The Sun.
London, England, 1863-11-07 00:00:00

TfIE SUN, LONDON, SATU ROAM EVEN G, NOVE:iii-j.'2,a 7, 1863.

into them. The damp walls and ceilings, the bad
condition of the drainage, and numerous other evils,
continue to render these abodes about as deleterious
to health, comfort, and even life, as could well be im-
agined. No wonder a poor infant died of the effects
of the impure air in ono of these wretched tene-
ments. Dr. PEARCE has reeoinmended the most
extensive attention in the way of cleansing and
renovating the places, and it is to be hoped that all
these wise measures will be at once adopted, and
the greatest care exercised for the future to prevent
the recurrence of these fearful calamities. Five
children and their parents crowded into a small
room in hot weather, with the little air that pene-
trated into the apartment laden with impurities, is
an awful thing t 3 contemplate. It is only surpris-
ing that more victims did not swell the ranks of
the little sufferer; but it is astonishing how much
the human frame can endure. Yet if fatal results
did not ensue in many cases, the bad seed was
germinating, and in a short time its deadly influ-
ence would be seen. The weak would go forth from
that spot to drag out a wretched existence, and
shortly pine away and perish. Those who were
strong enough to shake off the recent overpowering
effects of the blighting atmosphere will still be far
from uncontaminated. The outbreak of disease will
have been avoided perhaps, but the pernicious effects
will be deeply implanted in the system, and harm
will have been done by the sojourn in these sad
localities, and other similar ones, that long years may
not eradicate. Thus, from generation to generation
the curse descends, aud, to a great extent, the
chances of health for the future are sadly impaired.
To think this to happen through carelessness is
dreadful, but it becomes of graver moment to notice
indifference supervenes when action, spontaneous
and decided, is so urgently called for and so impera-
tively needed. In the acceunt given some time
back of the miseries endured by some dwellers in
these loathsome abodes, it was equally painful and
provoking to hear of the shuffling and unwilling-
ness of the responsible parties. Whatever was
wanted something else must be attended to, and
the urgent entreaties and indignant remonstrances
of the parties concerned produced no effect, and
gained no favourable response. Besides the want of
drainage and the faulty state of all sanitary arrange •
ments, additional nuisances were obtruded upon the
lodgers. A rag shop, where eight pigs are kept,
and a copper employed to melt fat, are very un-
called-for applications. An order is required for
their removal, and, of course, such things are diffi-
cult to attain, and there aro few who can or will
find time and exercise patience to procure them.
In some of the back rooms a pony and donkey have
been kept. No wonder that those who inspected
them have declared that they are not fit for human
habitation. It is really scandalous that such
abuses should exist at all, but that they should go
on from day to day, and yet no notice be taken by
the proper authorities, is almost incredible. Even
if some alterations for the better are made, it can-
not be forgotten that it was only compulsion that
has made any one attend to this urgent distress.
Until life was miserably sacrificed in the midst of
most wretched inflictions, no representations could
induce any authority to mitigate the evils that
pressed upon the poor, the sick, and the children
with a severity that strong men could not have
endured. It must be feasible to make such emen-
dations or alterations in the present system as shall
ensure the non-recurrence of fatal grievous casual-
ties. No respectable or humane person but will re-
joice at the assistance afforded him to inspect or
receive a report of the state of the dwellings of the
poor, who are crowded into places that more closely
resemble holes than habitations. A writer on the
dwellings of the poor in London very truly put the
case in its signifieent bearings before the reader, by
euggesting, that to understand the position of the
dwellers in the wretched tenements they should be
visited and examined. Then a true opinion could
be formed of the discomforts, and it is argued if a
passing glimpse so disgusts and dispirits one,
" should we not pity the fate of those who are des-
tined to have no other homes than these till they
are called upon to enter the common home of our
race." Some such considerations as these would do
much good among the class well calculated to
render essential service to the cause of improve-
ment. The bulk of the work and the onus of the
responsibility rest with those who are actually or
actively concerned in the affair. Common justice
demands the rectifying of the practice that bids
twelve shillings a week be charged for places that are
not fit to go into, much less to live in. Solemn
warnings have been given, and surely it is not too
much to expect attention to be paid to them before
they are reminded of their duty by the terrific
visitations of—

" The painful family of death,
Moro hideous than their Queen !"

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

[REUTER'S TELEGRAM.]

THE BANK OF FRANCE.
PARIS, Nov. 7, 10.20 A.M.
The 'Bank of France has raised its rate of dis-
count from 5 to 6 per cent.

CAPE OP GOOD HOPE.

FALMOUTH, Nov. 7.

The Union Company's steamer Cambrian left
this port at five o'clock this morning with the
mails for the Cape of Good Hope. She takes out
127 sacks of mails, 90 passengers, and £50,000
sterling in specie.

The Prince Consort arrived this morning from

Kingston.

FRANCE.

PARIS, Nov. 7.

The .11Ionileur of this morning says the Govern-
ment does not intend to abolish the tax upon

horses and carriages.

Marshal Forey's farewell to the Mexicans and
the French army has been published. It concludes
by saying, " If the chances of war should place you
again under my orders when you return to France
I shall be happy to find myself at the head of
the valiant soldiers of Mexico."

The Constitutionnel publishes an article, signed
by M. Limazrac, saying he is convinced that
governments nations
have suffered too long
fromastatn
e ofaaffdairsnolonger corresponding to
new wants and desires, to reject the idea of a
Congress. The result of this step will be argument
succeeding antagonism, true peace, and not that
factitious condition always Within a hair's breadth
of war.

PARIS, Nov. 6.

The bulletin of this morning's Moniteur pub-
lishes an account of the opening of the French
Chambers, concluding as follows :

"The Emperor's speech was interrupted by the

most vehement acclamations, and terminated amidst

repeated shouts of Vivo l'Empereur.' The speech
will not fail to re-echo loudly throughout France
and the whole of Europe."
The Senate and Corps Legislatif will meet to-day
to receive a communication from the Government
to the Corps Legislatif.
The Patric of this evening contains an article in
praise of the Emperor's speech, and ending thus—
" The dilemma of peace or war is stated. It is
a cry which modern Europe utters to the ancient
coalescing Courts—a cry which re-echoes at Berlin,
at Vienna, at Rome, and at Venice. It is a cry
which Poland accompanies with her sobs. It is a
warning giving by imperial France while boldly
hoisting the flag of liberty.
" Let us not attempt to predict the reply of the
Europe of 1815. Our part is to wait. Let us be
proud of finding in the language of the Emperor
the thought of a great people. We feel that the
future constantly belongs to sovereigns faithful to
their origin, and if ourpatriotism is able to exclaim
loudly, The treaties of 1815 have ceased to exist !'
our generosity is able to add—' Poland will soon
have ceased to suffer !' "
In the Opinion Nationale of this evening, M
Guerolt speaks in similar terms.

The Presse publishes an article by M. de Girardin,
declaring that the imperial speech desires the peace
of the world, but affirms that many people consider
it as the announcement of war. The P, esse never-
theless continues to consider the speech as of a

pacific tendency.
The IVord thinks the Emperor's speech the most
considerable and significant fact in favour of peace
which has transpired for a year.
In the Siecle, M. Havin believes there is a possi
bility of war expressed in the speech, if the kings of
Europe do not give just satisfaction to their sub-
jects.

La France of this evening says :—" We are in a
position to announce that the declarations con-
tained i❑ the imperial speech will immediately be
followed by diplomatic overtures. The Emperor
Napoleon will address a letter to the Sovereigns
who are friends and allies of France, to submit a
project of European arbitration for their approval.
An European congress may be considered as being
convoked. We shall know in a few days whether
the pr3posal is accepted or rejected. The Polish
dispute is now merged in the European question."

The official yellow book will not be distributed
among the senators and deputies until Monday.
In to-day's sitting of the Corps Legislatif M. de
Morny commented upon the address of the Emperor.
He said that nobody appreciated this admirable and
liberal speech more than himself, because he had
been brought up to admire English society, where
individual and absolute liberty inspire the people
with a feeling of dignity and independence—where
liberty of associations develops personal initiative
—whore the most extended political liberty is
moderated by religious respect for the law, and by
public sound judgment. England, however, has
taken years to realise these benefits.

Revolutions in France have never been turned to
the advantage of durable liberty, Freedom can only
be established peacefully by a good understanding
between a liberal Sovereign and an Assembly of
moderate views. He would endeavour to maintai❑
this good understanding.
M. de Morny, in conclusion, said that he had seen
with satisfaction that popular suffrage had elected
former parliamentary celebrities. Their adhesion
was a homage rendered to the present form of go-
vernment. He esteemed them too much to doubt
the loyalty of their intentions.

A. public sitting will take place to-morrow to
verify the elections of the members.
TEE BOURSE, Nov. G.—The arrival of the Eng-
lish funds with an advance had a slight effect for a
time, and prices improved. They have since, how-
ever, again receded, Threes being now at 66f. 95c,
Railway Shares heavy, and many of the lines lower.
The market closed as follows
per Cents .. 95 10
Do. end month....

Italian Loan 73
Do. end month 72 80
New ditto
Do. end month.... --
Russian
Austrian

3 per Cents - 66 85
Do. end month CG 90

Credit Mobilier.... 1072 50
Do. end m0nth....1075

Spanish Threes .0. ,
[Tome Debt ..
Deferred
RAILWAYS.

Bank Shares - - - 3375

Credit Fonder —1260
Roman

Cash. Account.
Orleans 972 50 .. 975
Northern .... 982 50 .. 975
New ditto
Lyons and Mediturraneun
New ditto
Geneva
Southern
Western
Eastern ...,
Sardinian
Austrian
Lon. bard
North of Spain
Saragossa..
Ditto to Barcelona

970 .. va n-
-9 50
905

497 50 .. - -
680 - . . 687 50

515 - --
480 - 490 --
405 - 405 -
407 50 .. 407 50
530 - .. 533 75
535 - 537 50
625 - 617 50

THE SUSPECTED MURDER AND ROBBERY IN
SHOREDITCH.—Yesterday morning Mr. Humphreys
resumed, for the fourth time, the inquiry, at the Princess
Royal Tavern, Paul-street, Shoreditch, relative to the
mysterious death of Edward Vial, aged 37 years, the Ger-
man sausage dealer who died from violence inflicted on him
on the night of the 21st of September, while on his way
home. No evidence, it appeared, could be obtained posi-
tively showing how the injuries were inflicted which led to
his death. The coroner, consequently, thought it was use-
less adjourning the inquiry again, it was clear that the
man hadibeen attacked as ho was on his way home, and
robbed of the meney that he had gained by his sales for the
evening. The jury accordingly returned a verdict of" Wil-
ful murder" against tome person yr persons unknown:

LITERATURE,