The Sun.
London, England, 1863-10-20 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 20, 1863.

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LONDON, TUESDAY, OCT. 20, 1863.
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There is a curious avoidance in the new number
of the Quarterly of any political
the Conservative
whatever.
The silence of the chief organ of
Conservative
cause, at this juncture, we take to be a
ominous of
the fury of the coming storm as that ed"lb
of " The
ex-
pectancy" in which the observant poet
Seasons" recognised the secret portent of theap..
reaching hurricane. To compare small
P things
with great, the conspicuously careless and yet
irri-
tatingly arrogant bearing of one or another among
the motley members of the present Administration,
in regard to matters of the most vital import, has
seemed to us quite as distinctly to foreshadow their
own proximate subversion, as that haughty disregard
of all pretence even of conciliation on the part of the
last GUIZOT Ministry in France, which immediately
preceded the crash of the Revolution in February.
'Than Earl RUSSELL'S flagrantly inexact assertion
that all England is Federal, when quite notoriously
the
sympathies of the vast majority in this coun-
try go heart and soul with the Confederates, what
possibly could be more irritating ?
• we were to Unless perchance
say the capping, e,
by the noble Earl
,himself, of that climax of political effrontery,lATiSPEpE h which
iM
has dubbed so very happily in four
Plain words, the '
it insolence of office"—namely,
when Lord RUSSELL immediately after-
wards, in
the
7se of that same portentous
speech of his at L course
nwrie, coolly recommended
those who might yet have a hankering wistailly
R after Reform to—,;t
atiae
133 Thankful! And then
as if the Foreign &cretar
Y6tsvo-edged sword of
a speech, had not done mischief
binding
in severing
some of the staunche3t bonds
uldi
the great
Liberal Party (even in their very
bop') to the Government of L31.3:1
phoping against
the Irish Secretary, with a discretionA worthy of
Ll"RsToN—
his antecedents, must needs bound forth into
thopoll•
tical arena—his tongue armed with
slang, his hand
with a thick stick, bearing (cfrizdally, of course,
a
peculiar rezemblance to a ehilelagh. A. more daring
outrage upon the freedom of election has not
within our remembrance been perpetrated any-
where within the three kingdoms, than the one ad-
ventured upon only the other day down at Ten:-
worth by tne Right lion, Sir ROBERT PEEL—that

is, by one of her MAJESTY'S Privy Councillors.
There, at least in the instance of Sir ROBERT PEEL,
it is, beyond the smallest doubt of it, " the inso-
lence of office." This Privy Councillor—this, in
one sense, subordinate, in another, insubotdinate,
member of the Administration—this inheritor of
a great historical name, a name honoured by all the
English race as that of " the greatest member 1
of Parliament who ever lived"—(ride, for which
noble phrase, Mr. DISRAELI'S biography of Lord
GEORGE BENTINCK)—this Sir ROBERT PEEL, the
third of the name and of the baronetcy, must
needs drag that name, in the very diuesett,iotuhereQruignhg
all the rowdyism of a vulgar e
thect turmoilua
skrimmage ! So recklessly—that in
he, the Right Hon. Sir ROBERT PEEL, y
with
his fist—getting soundly caned himself, /is
goes the length of knocking a man down
.
"
turn, however, so soon as the individual had re-
gamed his footing. Later on, there, at Tamworth,
upon the day of this unseemly exhibition on the
part of the Irish Secretary, he, the Right Hon.
Sir ROBERT PEEL, on being told of an elector
having voted for the opposing candidate,
elegantly bids the mob to " bonnet him !
—whereupon the mob bonnets the elector,
accordingly. The incident—disgraceful enough of
its kind not speedily to be lost altogether to our
recollection—is vividly recalled to mind at this
moment by the profound silents preserved upon
all home politics by the Quarterly Review—that
profound, and significant, and even ominous silence
• to which we have already referred. Michiny
nzalecho, as HAMLET says—it means mischief. Of
that we may be certain. Time was when the Great
Liberal Party laughed to scorn the so-called
Conservative reaction. Call the reason for the
change what we may, the change itself is unde-
niable. The reaction commands our recognition,
whithersoever we turn. Seat after seat is lost to
the Government, and is gained by the Opposition—
each of these seats making a difference of two
upon any great party division. The majority by
which Ministers come in, small enough in itself, has
long since melted away altogether, and has at
length dwindled down into a minority. All the
Opposition has wanted of late, has been a motion
upon which to divide the House. And we question
very much indeed whether that petulant destroyer
of Administrations, that malapropos upsetter of
political coaches, now the noble Earl at the head of
the Foreign Department, has not contrived once
more, with hie customary adroitness of perversity,
to prepare for the Opposition their long looked for
opportunity.

There are few classes more to be pitied than
pauper children. The very name signifies the de-
privation of all that makes childhood the most
enjoyable period of life. It is, of course, impossible
to dissever many of the most painful attributes of
the case from the existence of these unfortunate
little ones ; but, at all events, some means should
be adopted to render their state as little irksome
and inconvenient as possible. The last accounts
that have appeared concerning these little outcasts
are not at all of a satisfactory nature. Ophthalmic
, disease has appeared among them to a great extent,
and sad and serious as this evil is originally, it is
of course increased tenfold by the circumstances
which attend it in the schools and places
where these poor children are congregated.
The parish of St. Pancras have been great
sufferers during late years, owing to the
practice that has prevailed of putting the children
out to various places, instead of keeping them at
home and training them in schools appertaining
t 3 the locality ; they seem to have run their heads
into storms, and to have imbibed the various ills
that were afloat in the many places of refuge to
which they were consigned. The report of Mr.
THOMAS WKARTON JONES is well worthy of con-
sideration. This gentleman is the ophthalmic sur-
geon to the University Hospital, and is therefore
well qualified to give his testimony regcrding the
peculiar nature of the malady referred to, and
also of the treatment that ought to ensue after
the evil has once become apparent. The rapidity
with which the disease spreads is alarming to
contemplate, and it requires the greatest care to
prevent the contagion from increasing to a fright-
ful extent. It is therefore most distressing to
find that there is not sufficient means adopted to
arrest the progress of the complaint. In this re.
port it is specially mentioned that the towels they
use are in common amongst them, which is a most
deleterious practice. Of course the uninitiated are
not to blame for failing to detect the earlier stages
of the disease, but more diligence should be used
in calling in efficient medical aid promptly.
Hardly anything can be more disastrous to these
poor children, who are all destined, if spared, to
earn their livelihood by toil, than to be
afflicted with this sad complaint. Its cure
and its prevention alike demand assiduous
care and prompt attention, and it is almost
impossible to expect that these can be
obtained in the crowded canfines and amid the
conflicting claims of such crowded establishments.
This is one of the many cases in which prevention
is better than cure, and precaution to begin with
outweighs the skill of science and the most devoted
efforts subsequently. Some mention of this sort
was made at the Board of Directors. it appears the
Anerley schools do not employ a doctor as a resi-
dent, but have occasional assistance and advice. Of
course, though this plan might answer in ordinary
cases, it stands to reason that it will not avail in
desperate and dangerous contingencies. Without
imputing blame to any special individual, or decry-
ing any particular plan, it seems obvious that there
Is imple room for improvement in the mechanism
and
children.ageeko
Notwithstanding f these
th e
vast f
a n do r
variouspau p e r
alterations and changes that have taken place for
the better in these institutions of late years, there
remains more to be done, and that with no niggard
nor sparing hand. In the first place there should
be some simple regulations there was a rule Prohibitingstrin
ns
difficult
d volrgta
tecahnenet stringently
infectiousdCr iaasrperiridieml dy i
ndonaui
ost t-er.
use of towels, &c., the spread
order like this could not take
conscistop. It would
,erfonaritttheede.to
inspeent
could its ravages be so
entieutnsness of this
:
o
appear as if there were
appointed
to
tinhegtmariendwseroof
riot
pe
e lava-
tories. Had they done so they might hav
important and necessary alter • e sug-
gestedations, that
would have materially affected the state of
the case
as regards the future management of the
place. Apart from the wellbeing that now
A
prevails,
is another point to be con-
sidered, there
if these children afflicted with blind-
nesswill •
be burdens for life on the parish. Even
in a mercenary point of view, it is therefore ineurn
bent upon thuse who have the charge of them to
protect their health as much as possible, and pre-
serve them as independent members of society. It
is idle to be deterred from making due inquiries
into the effair from the fear of giving offence and
raising awkward discussions. There is BO much
offence given unavoidably, and so much anger pro•
yoked intentionally, that it seems a slight thing to
increase their average by taking pains to arrive at
the knowledge and investigating the details with
accuracy, that concern the well-being and welfare
of hundreds of our little paupers. Their lot in lift

is sad enough, their heritage seems to include almost
all the ills that can afflict humanity. It is not, then,
endeavouringts
have
effected
e t to
benefit e d
too much to expect that the enlightened and Chris-
tian philanthropists,
all
and
who
whose
ghooseaboutr
so much in various phases of society, should turn
classes,
their attention to the pauper children. There can
hardly be a more helpless and unprotected branch
of sufferers to watch over, and the consequences of
their efforts will be not only present gain, but
benefits to themselves and society at large. Too
much may be made of these affairs, is the opinion
of some ; but such views are short-sighted, and
these notions are most erroneous, for nothing can
in the long run so militate against the well-doing
of a State as the lamentable occurrence of the seeds
of disease taking root and spreading their baneful
influence and casting their withering blight among
the rising generation.

The office of a Cabinet Minister at a complimen-
tary banquet is an easy and pleasant one. He has
not to fear the awkward inquiries that greet him
when he sits in state behind the red boxes ; he
need not anticipate the sharp retort, or the keen
analysis that proves fatal to his plausible statements
or his impressive perorations. He is generally the
hero of the occasion, and has only to receive and
acknowledge compliments and courtesies; while
his office as an orator consists not in annihilating an
opponent, or carrying a forlorn hope, but in recount •
ing the achievements of his Government, and dilat-
ing on their vast superiority to their adversaries.
The good they have done swells into dignified pro-
portions, while the evil which belongs to them, if
not "interred with their bones," is at least left in
convenient temporary oblivion. The public dinner
given by the Mayor of Ripon last week to the mem-
bers of his Town Council assumed something of a
political character, from the presence of Earl DE
GREY and RIPON among the invited guests. The
noble earl, in acknowledging the toast of her
MAJESTY'S Ministers, was naturally led into some
observations on the foreign policy of the Cabinet of
which he is a member. The post of Secretary for
War is in reality almost a sinecure, since Earl
RUSSELL holds the seals of the Foreign-office. That
valiant statesman takes especial pains to inform
every Power with whom he has dealings that on ne
consideration will he commence hostilities ; and,
indeed, in some instances his conciliatory spirit has
carried him so far as to awake doubts in the cynical
as to whether he would fight if attacked. The office
of War Minister, however, as Earl DE GREY re-
minded his hearers, is one which he has held but
for a very brief period. The lamented and pre-
mature death of his distinguished chief called
him to the additional dignities and responsibilities
! of the position which he now occupies, and the
tribute which he paid to the memory of Sir GEORGE
CORNEWALL LEWIS was worthy of both. The rare
and remarkable faculty, which made the
departed
statesman seek the recreation of his leisure hours in
severe and abstruse study, was particularly referred
to by Earl DE GREY as one who had unusual oppor-
tunities for observing Sir G. LEWIS'S assiduous ap-
plication to his Ministerial duties. Independently
of the old rule, mortius nil nisi bonum," the late
War Secretary left behind him a name which all
parties have united to honour, and a reputation for
industry, moderation, and scientific acquirement
which even his adversaries agree to respect. Passing
from such topics to the more stirring and engross-
ing questions of the day, Earl DE GREY declared
that he accepted the warm reception given him by
his friends and neighbours as an expression of ap-
proval of the Ministerial policy. Whether such
were the fact may very fairly be doubted, the ruling
political powers not being sufficiently popular to
eclipse the recognition readily accorded to a re-
spected and influential neighbour. The noble lord
took some credit to the Government for having
been able to maintain peace amid the storms and
disorders around them. That the task had been
one of no ordinary difficulty is an unquestionable
fact ; the point at issue is whether the Ministerial
policy has been the best adapted to the time. "If
we have accomplished the task,"
said Earl DE
GREY, " it has been by adhering to distinct and in-
telligible principles—principles which have com-
mended themselves to the approval of the country,
because they were founded in justice and fair deal-
ing." When we recall the inconsistent and vacil-
latin g policy of our Government during the progress
of the American war, the merit of acting upon dis •
tinct and intelligible principles is one of the very
last we should accord to them. Is it a distinct
and intelligible principle which permits the em-
barkation of arms and ammunition unchecked for
the Northern States, and forbids the departure of
vessels supplied with neither one nor the other for
the South ? Is it a consistent and comprehensible
policy which defends the departure of the Alabama,
and puts the broad arrow on the El Toussein ? Is
it a policy founded in justice and fair dealing which
patiently takes insulting orders and directions from
the Federals, while holding no communication with
the Southern authorities ;
which recognises the
South as a belligerent, and yet will not receive its
representative; which suffers English vessels trad-
ing to neutral ports to be seized and confiscated
with but feeble remonstrance,
while the Washing-
ton Cabinet is allowed to have its spies in our pri-
vate dockyards, and to supply the English Govern-
ment with information as to the proceedings of
independent English firms ? The partiality which
the Federals accuse us of showing for the South
has in truth been exhibited towards themselves,
but as spoiled children are always hardest to please,
so the North professes to believe itself the Mused
party. Amex ican 'cuteness must long ago have
discovered that a blustering tone of defiance and
professed injury would extract concessions to any
extent from the British Government. The abuse
levelled at this country by both sides is accepted by
the Government and their partisans as testimony
to their impartiality. They forget that a strict
neutrality would at least have commanded respect,
even if it excited anger, but a weak and vacil-
lating policy is certain to irritate, while
it never impresses. The favour shown to
the North has been too palpable to leave
room for doubt, while the last act of the
Government in seizing the rams at Birkenhead has
yet to be proved legal. It is even rumoured that it
is the intention of the Cabinet to introduce a bill for
the extension of the Foreign Enlistment Act next
session, but it may be very much doubted whether
such a bill would ever get further than the intro-
duction. Earl DE GREY censured the intemperate
and extravagant language of Mr. SUMNER, justly
observing that it would have been absurd to ac-
knowledge as belligerents " those who were every
daybwgerents, and belli proving in the clearest manner that they were
gerents of the most formidable
character."
The American statesman may certainly
learn a lesson
his junior infrom the English Minister, so much
official experience, for however we
may differ from
able and temperate exposition of
Earl De GREY'S
party, such as they are,
foreign policy, his
the views of his
his powers as a
speaker and his sense of the responsibilties of a
prove
statesman.

KING GEORGE OF GREECE is dark, and promises
oe
neatly,
ya,eaffable,
robust man,an db alreadywithout
pretension. th,ll lie epeaks English
:

LATEST INTELLIGENCE,

HOSTILITIES IN JAPAN.

FOREIGN-OFFICE, OCT. 20.

Tho following telegram, dated Cairo, Oct. 19,
340 p.m., has been received from her Majesty's
Agent and Consul-General in Egypt.

MOOLTAN, Saturday, Aug. 15.

All hope of negotiations being at an end the fleet
took up a position opposite Kayosima, and prepared
for action; two share batteries opened fire on the
fleet, which returned it. By dusk the town was in
flames in several places, Three forts silenced. Our
loss is 11 killed and 39 wounded. Captains Gosling
and Wilmott, of the Earyalus, were killed by some
shot. Nine p.m.—The whole town is in flames.
Sunday, 16th.

The fleet stood out, engaging the whole of the
batteries. The city is one mass of ruins—palace,
factories, arsenal, &c. Three steamers of Satsuma
were completely destroyed. The shore batteries
were reported well served,

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.]
DENMARK,
COPENHAGEN, Ocr. 19.
Prince Oscar of Sweden has returned to Malmo,
having been present at the festivities at Glucksburg
on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the birth
of the King of Denmark. His Highness was ac-
companied by Count Hamilton.
The King, who arrived here on the 16th to pre-
side over a Council of Ministers, has returned to
Glucksburg.

POLAND.

BRESLAU, OCT. 20.

The Breslauer Zeitung of to-day states that ithe
archives of the Hotel de Ville of Warsaw were de-
stroyed by the late fire.

M. Kretkowski, Director of the Polish Credit
Foncier, has been arrested in pursuance of orders
from St. Petersburg, and transported to Siberia.

SPAIN.

CADIZ, OCT. 19.

The French mail steamer running between Vera
Cruz and St. Nazine was four days late on her
passage to Cuba. The State of affairs in Mexico
continued favourable to the French.

CALCUTTA, CHINA, AND AUSTRALIAN
MAILS.
SourtiAMPFON, OCT. 20.

The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamer
Poonah, with the heavy portion of the above mails,
has arrived here. She brings 90 passengers and
2,000 pacaages of cargo, including raw silk to the
value of £170,000 sterling.

The Spanish journals state that the Government
had decided on sending 6,000 to 8,000 troops and
1,500,000 dole. to Havana, to provide against future
contingencies in San Domingo.
At Gibraltar exchanges and freights were un-
altered.

FRANCE.

MARSEILLES, OCT. 20.

The Bishop of Nimes has published a mandate,
ordering prayers to be offered in favour of Poland
for three consecutive Sundays.

PARIS, OCT. 20.
M. Delangle has been appointed first Vice Pre-
sident of the Senate.
M.M. Rouland, Forcade, and Chaix d'Estange
have taken the oaths of fidelity to the Emperor.
His Majesty has thanked them for having consented
to resign the functions of Senator in order to accept
more active political positions.

The Emperor will hold a grand review of the Im-
perial Guard in the Bois de Boulogne on Wed-
nesday.

M.
Troplong, President of the Senate, who has
been dangerously ill, is reported to be going on
favourably.
Mr. Charles Mathews took his farewell benefit on
Saturday night at the Varietes. One of the pieces
was "Un Aaglais Timide," in which he has been
playing for some time at the ..,atne holm. The en-
tertainment was varied by tnorceaux from some of
the favourite operas, in which the celebrated singer
Roger arid other eminent artistes took part. At the
Close of the " Anglais Timide" several of the old
favourites of the Parisian public made their entry
on the stage, and were most cordially received.
Nothing could exceed the enthusiasm at the sight
of Bouffe, who appeared in the costume of one of
his old parts. Bouffe himself seemed much affected
by his reception. Mr. Mathews must be greatly
delighted with his success before a Parisian audi-
ence, and the announcement that he meant to re-
turn next year was received with a burst of applause.
The house was crowded to the very top, though
the prices were doubled.
Advices received here state that the King of
Denmark has given a magnificent fete at his Castle
of Lyksborg, in Schleswig, to celebrate his 55th
birthday,

Prince Oscar of Sweden, brother of King
Charles XV., who was present, drank to the health
of his illustrious host, and stated that the treaty
Sweden had contracted with Denmark for their
common defence rendered the two countries invin-
cible, and secured the safety of all the Scandinavian
States.

BOURSE, Oct. 19.—The nominations given in the
Moniteur have produced a good effect on the mar.
ket, which has been buoyant, and the business done
shows an advance. Threes, for the Account, are
now at 67f. 40c. Railway Shares firm. Mobilier
have also improved. Tne market closed as fol-
lows :

4t per Cents .. D 6
Do. end month....
3 per Cents
Do. end month 67 40
Credit Mobilier 1155
Do. end montb 1150
Bank Shares 3360
Credit f oneier l3;is
Italian Loan 73 55

Do. end month.... 73 5h
Ne w ditto ....... . 73 20
Do. end month.... 73 30
Russian ........

Austrian —.-
SPanieli Threes
Home Debt s2k
Deferred
Roman ......... , 48 25

RAILWA.Itg.

-- --
Cash. Account.
Orleans
Northern .. • •
Lyons and. Mediterranean 1025 • •
New. ditto 067 50 .. 067 50
Geneva .;•
Southern 697 50 .. 698 75
......
Western
........
Eastern
Sardinian ........ 422 50 .. 420
Austrian
........ 422 5O .. 425
Lowbard ...... 566 25 .. 565
546 25 .. 545
North of Spain
• .......
Saragossa 638 75 .. 640
Ditto to Barcelona .• • • 347 50
..
350

THE EGYPTIAN HALL.—Mr. Lord's very interest-
ing, pleasing, and instructive entertainment, " At
Home is the Wilderness,' has now enjoyed an uninter-
rupted run of 140 nights, and may now be said to be one of
the established sig'uts of the metropolis. Judging from the
crowded state of the halt night after night, we may safely
predict, now that the seaside has assumed its wintry aspect,
that the hall will during this season present even a more
crowded appearance; certain it is, however, that the clainu,
of Mr. Lord's lecture, panorama, and songs merit all the
patronage that can, or will be, accorded to him. The
novelty introduced last night, which we fear was necessi-
tated by Mr. Lord's ova-exertion for so long a period, was
a fellow-traveller on the journey through the wilderness,
who sings several of Mr. Lord's songs on the way, The
artist is Mr. 11. Regaldi, a tenor, we believe known favour-
ably to the musical public, and who, when a little more
accustomed to the perils and vicissitudes of a trapper's life,
will be a welcome companion to Mr. Lord and the public.
VICTOR HUGO'S DAUGHTER has been well re-
ceived in her newly-adopted country, and great has
been the regret at Hautevillo House caused by her depar-
ture for Halifax, where her husband is at present stationed.
Victor Hugo's genius has shown itself in his daughter in
another form than his own, she b.ing a wonderful
musician,

THE CAPE MAILS.

PLYMOUTH, OCt. 19 (Evening).

The Union Company's mail steamship Saxon,
with the above mails, arrived here this evening,
after an unprecedented passage of 29 days and 6
hours.

She left the Cape of Good Hope on the 20th, St.
Helena on the 27th, and Ascension on the 30th ult.
The Saxon brings 42 passengers.

At the Cape of Good Hope, the Governor having
declined acceding to the prayer of the Cape Town
memorial, that he would reconsider this decision to
convene the next Parliament of Grahamstown, and
postpone any action upon it until that and some
other branches of general policy may have the ma-
ture consideration of the Parliament, a second meet-
ing had been held at Cape Town, at which it was
resolved to petition her Majesty to direct that the
next session of Parliament be held in Cape Town.
This petition, largely signed, has been brought
home by the Saxon for presentation. On the other
hand, in the eastern province, addresses expressive
of confidence in the Governor, and approving of his
policy, were adopted.
The Cape Town people allege that his excellency
has been frightened into this measure by the
Easterns threatening to obstruct hie Government,
while the Easterns declare such a measure absolutely
necessary from the vast increase of the colony east-
ward. Both parties exhibit strong feeling on the
question.

The elections for the House of Assembly will
take place in November.
Parliament has been further prorogued to 21st
December.

The Alabama, Georgia, and Tusealooza continue
cruising on the coast. Thv Federal war steamer
Vanderbilt has arrived at the Cape in pursuit of
them. Captain Semmes has sold his prize, the
Sea Bride, and the wool taken in the Tuscalooza,
alias Conrad, but had not made any further cap-
tures.

The Alabama was in Simon's Bay repairing when
the Saxon left.

The Calcutta arrived out on August 28.
The Penguin and Valorous were in Simon's Bay.
The Himalaya arrived out on August 28, and
left for Ceylon.
The Esk arrived from Rio on Sept. 4, and left for
Australia.

The Narcissus was about to leave for Saldanha
Bay.

The weather continued fine and cool.
The harvest prospects were most promising, and
provisions plentiful and cheap.
Trade continued dull, but was improving, and
insolvencies had been few and inconsiderable.

All was quiet on the frontier, but cattle thefts
continued.

THE PENINSULAR MAIL.

SOUTHAMPTON, OCt. 20.

The steamship Tartar, with the Peninsular mails,
13 passengers, £1,650 in specie, and a general cargo
of merchandise, has arrived.

LISBON, Oct. 15.
Her Majesty the Queen and the infant prince are
progressing favourably.
The baptism has been fixed for the 19th instant,
Great preparations are being made for the cere-
mony, which is to take place at the Church of San
Domingo.
The Italian fleet, under command of Vice-Admi-
ral Sabbioni, has arrived. The Italian admiral has
asked leave to land part of his sailors and marines,
to the number of 2,500 men, to form in the baptis-
mal procession.

The Minister of Finance has contracted with
Messrs. Stein Brothers, of London, for another loan
of £2,000,000.
A Portuguese company intends running steamers
between London and Lisbon, under the Portuguese
flag, to carry cargo subject to a differential duty.

A committee of medical men has been formed to
consider the reform the Government purposes mak-
ing in the quarantine regulations, which are a:
present vexatious and unreasonable.
The American corvette St. Louis is in the Tagus.
The French vessel Berthe has been wrecked off
Cape Espichel.
The weather lately has been wet and stormy.
Trade is very dull, especially in Manchester
goods.

Rentes, 4914 ; Coupons, 491 ; Bank of Portugal
Shares, 555; do. Oporto do., 259. Exchange on
London, 53-1- ; do. Paris, 5 28 ; do. Amsterdam, 421;
do. Hamburg, 48.