The Sun.
London, England, 1863-06-18 00:00:00

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invites a trial from the most sceptical, that they may be con-
vinced of its infallible power. Price 3s. 6d., ss. 6d., 105. 6d.,
and 215. Forwarded on receipt of postage stamps.—Thomas
Elliott, hairgrower (first floor), 51, Fenchurch-street. T. E.'s
wigs. L 1 10s.

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gt
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Ind closeness that it cannot be detected, and may be worn
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ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT
INSTITUTION
(Incorporated by Royal Charter).
PATRONESS—Her Most Graeious Majesty the Queen.
FutsinENT—Vice-Admiral the Duke of Northumberland,
K.G., F.R.S.
PrIAJRMAN—Thos. Baring, Esq., F.R.S.F. , V
S.V.P.
DEPUTY-CHAIRMAN—Thomas Chapman, Esq., R.,

APPEAL.
,he beginning of the year 1880, the Royal. Na
The Committee of Management have to sttaitoenatlhLatil,
Lifeboat
Institution has expended £32,000 on various Lifeboat Estab-
lishments on the Coasts of England, Scotland, and Irelando .
f the
The number of lives saved by the Life-boats
800;
2 1
Society, and other means, since its formation, is -
for which services 82 Gold Medals, 718 Silver Medals, and
£16,480 in cash have been paid in rewards. The Institu-
lion has also expended £67,e00 on Life-boats, Life-boat
Transporting-can lag,es, and Boat-houses.
The Committee desire to express their grateful sense of
the generous support which they have received from the
British public during the past few years, a support which
has enabled them to establish their present magnificent fleet
of 123 Lifeboats on the shores of the United Kingdom.
Deeply sensible, however, of the great responsibility that
rests on them to maintain their fleet in a thoroughly efficient
state, and its Crews practised in the management of their
boats, whi h can only be effected by a large and permanent
annual income, they earnestly appeal to all classes of their
countrymen to aid them in upholding and perpetuating so
owledge the following con
m_ruiltyt
eneagtiroantae
gratefully
iwy oarekkn.
greatt'll te oCnnodsmt:

£
tier Majesty the Queen s. d
.. annual 50 0 0
Campbell, the Hon. Mrs. G. .. .. annual 5 0 0
Clerk, Colonel, R.A. • • • • .. .. annual 11 0
Coutts and Co. Messrs., Bankers .. annual 10 o o
Currie, Wm. 14q., • • . don. 10 10 0
4th don 10 0 0
Erle, Lord Chief .Justice ..
K.. .
ranshawe, Vice-Admix l Lir , .C.
at and . 2Trd dan-
on. 25 0 0
Fenwick, G. J., Esq., cost of a Lifeboat
.. .. 250 0 0
sporting Carriage • • • •
Harvey, Rev. G. G. and Mrs. don. 30 0
Martin, Sir Henry, Bart. 7dtohnd.on.
151
150 00
Moore, Rev. G. B. • • • • • • • •
Smith, Mrs. Georg,e, Greenwich .. 3 0 0
Stirling, CoL Sir Anthony, K.C.B. •• annual 2 0 0
ThLoamdylh,Lipady, W.e.ston-.s.uper.-are.,.collec..tedby..her
16
16 0
•
Willoughby d'Eresby, Lord .. .. annual 5 0 0
Donations and Annual Su',scriptions will be thankfully re-
eived by the Bankers of the Institution, Messrs. Willis,
Percival, and Co., 76, Lombard-street; Messrs. Coutts and
(p, 59, Strand; Messrs. Berries, Faronhar. and Co., 16, St.
Itailchlla4's-street, London ; by ail the Collectors of Customs
and a
r_dzers in the trnitedKinp,tom; and by the Secrete
ara Lewis, Esq., at the Office of th 6 I.ll6titUtioll,l4,
join-
""et MeiPIAL leXtdon.. Wet;,

Lightfoot), and followed by the Archbishops of York and
Armagh, the Bishops of London, Oxford, Winchester,
Lincoln, and Chichester, and by Doctors too numerous to
mention. The newly made D.C.L.'s of yesterday were
conspicuous, but without their Royal Master and Mistress.
In a few minutes the Chancellor left his seat and, with the
Vice-Chancellor, proceeded to the entrance, quickly return-
ing, followed by the Prince and Princess, whose appearance
was greeted with cheering of the loudest and longest-con-
tinued character, while the National Anthem resounded

from the organ. But even the skilful band of Sir Frederick
Ouseley could not hide the fact that this instrument is very
unworthy of its position. A hearty round of cheers for the
Queen, followed by another for the Princess, which was
acknowledged with the sweetest of smiles, Lord Derby rose
and proposed the following list of names for the degree of
D. C. L. :

The Right Hon. Earl Granville, K.G., Lord President
of the Council.

His Grace the Duke of Newcastle, K.G., Secretary o.
State for the Colonies.

His Excellency M. Torben do Bille, Minister Plenipo

tentiary from the King of Denmark.
The Right Hon. Edward Cardwell, M.A., Balliol
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, M.P. for the City of
Oxford.

The Right Hon. James Whiteside, Q.C., M.P. for the
University of Dublin,
Sir Stafford Henry Northcote, Bart., M.A., Balliol, MP.
for Stamford.

Sir Hugh M'Calmont Cairns, Q.C., M.P. for Belfast.

William Robert Seymour Yes*, Fitzgerald, Esq., M.A„
Oriel, M.P. for Horsham.
He was now and then interrupted with cries of " Where's
Kingsley ?" to which it is needless to add that no reply
was given. Dr. Twiss, who then introduced the new
Doctors, was "inaudible in the gallery," a circumstance
which provoked the undergraduates to cries of " Speak
up." But there was plenty to look at for those who
could not hear the learned professor. The Princess and
the ladies around her were a sight sufficient. The Uni-

versity ought to be gratified by the pretty attention with
which the Princers watched these abstruse proceedings.
Lord Granville's name was well received, and the Duke of
Newcastle was loudly cheered. A hearty welcome was given
to the Danish Minister, the cause of which will be readily
divined. Mr. Whiteside, who wore his red rob over a court
dress, was subjected to a fire of laughter from the gallery,
directed at " the thing on his back"—an impertinent allu-
sion to his "queue." Sir H. Cairns, the future Lord Chan-
cellor, as he was called from the gallery, was much cheered.
The conclusion of this ceremony was celebrated with cries of
" Kingsley," which continued until the Chancellor lifted
his golden-tasseled cap to the Public Orator, and he com-
menced the Crewian Oration. But neither the eloquence of
Mr. Mitchell nor the elegance of his composition could gain
for him a fair hearing. He had to struggle through what
seemed to many a dumb show, which he did with the most
imperturbable perseverance, amid derisive shouts, applied
impartially to his *ration and his person. It must be said
that some of the remarks made by the undergraduates would
have been better suited to the road to Epsom than to the
Sheldonian. Theatre. But possibly the undergraduates don't
think that their " founders and benefactors" have done

much for them, or that they are not much indebted to their
departed worthies. However this may be, it is certain that
the conclusion was best received. Perhaps the Public Ora-
tor found sufficient consolation in the attention which his
speech received from the " sweet trustful eyes" of the Prin-
cess, to borrow an expression from the congratulatory ode of
yesterday. Mr. Papillon's Latin verse was tolerated rather
than listened to. It was well delivered and well cheered,
The English essay was probably very good, but its subject,
"Renaissance," was not in the highest degree interesting.
This, however, was of less importance, inasmuch as Mr.
Symonds could not be heard except by those near to his
rostrum. Mr. Nettleship's essay was also subject to this re-
mark. Mr. Thomas's English poem (the Newdegate) was far
superior to the average of prize poems. The subject,
" Coal Mines," afforded an opportunity for pathetic allusion
to the Hartley accident. He was several times interrupted
by cheering. The poem was recited with considerable force
and spirit, and well deserved the cheers which were without
dissent accorded to Mr. Thomas.
The proceedings now became rather wearisome, or rather
they would have become so, had not the Arnold and Geis-
ford Prize competition been cut very short. These being
concluded, Lord Derby rose and dissolved the convocation.
The organ struck up the Danish National Anthem, which
was the signal for rounds of cheers for the Princess and
everything Danish, including the King of Greece and M.
de Bille. The procession then left the theatre in the same
order as at the entry.
For this day at least, All Souls relaxes its exclusiveness,
and opens hospitable doors to many who have not the qua-
lifications usually demanded for admission to the good
things of this close college. The royal table was laid in the
library, the Warden having the Princess on his right, and
the Prince on his left hand, Lord and Lady Derby sitting
next to them, the Archbishop coming next. Through the
open doorway a sight of the royal party can be obtained by
the main body of the guests of All Souls, who, to the num-
ber of some 400 or 500, refresh themselves alternately with
the collation, and with glances in the direction of the lit rary.
All that flags can do to decorate that magnificent room and
the very spacious marquee in the triangle is done with the
most excellent taste and skill. Fortunately for Ail Souls,
the sun shines gaily, and the band of the University corps
makes pleasant music, with a good rattling accompaniment
played on the college knives and forks.
And now all Oxford—that is, the gaily dressed crowd of
lords and ladies, bishops and doctors, masters and bachelors,
and their friends, betake themselves to the fete at Worcester
Gardens. Surely no one who has read this report will be
surprised to learn that this musical fete was not honoured
by the presence of the Prince and Princess. The fete was,
I however, a great success, thanks to the weather. The gar-
den itself isi something like perfection ; and the company, the
' music, and the nfrotituento, hardly fall abort Or this,

The LORD MAYOR said—The first toast I have
the honour to submit to this company is the health
of our beloved Sovereign. Gentlemen, in this we
are proud at having at the head of our glorious con-
stution a lady who has so conducted herself in every
position of life as to be an ornament to the country
and an example to the world,
The toast was drunk with every sentiment of loyal
affection, and was followed by the National Anthem.
The LORD MAYOR, in proposing the " Health of
their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales, the
Princess of Wales, and other members of the Royal
Family," said it was a circumstance of congratula-
tion to the country that the marriage of the Prince
of Wales had been surrounded with,so many auspi-
cious circumstances, and that the Princess of Wales
should be so beautiful a lady was a matter on which
they should all congratulate themselves.

The toast was drunk with all the honours.

The LORD MAYOR next proposed the "Navy and
Army," and coupled with these two services " The
Volunteers." The navy of this country had, within
the memory of the youngest present, to undergo
two or three transitions in its construction from
sailing ships to steam-ships, from steam-
ships to large frigates, and from large frigates
to iron-clad ships, and it must be a satisfac-
tion to the country to see that the last ship which
had been tried had proved a perfect success; and
they might hope that, by the transition of their
navy, the position they had hitherto occupied in the
sea would be maintained in efficiency as far as ships
were concerned, and, as for the sailors, he might
say that, whatever the ships might be, whether of
wood or iron, they would always be found worthy
to man them. The British army had obtained re-
nown second to none in the world, and the country
had at all times acknowledged with pleasure its
distinguished services. (Hear.) It was also asub-
ject of congratulation that in a commercial country
like this, where time was money, there should have
grown up from the ranks of the people a patriotic
force for its defence. He believed that as an auxi-
liary force the volunteers would be found of the
utmost value. (Cheers.)
The toast was drunk with enthusiasm.

The Duke of SOMERSET—My Lord Mayor, ladies
and gentlemen, I rise to thank you for the tribute
of respect which, according to ancient custom and
usage in every English society, you have paid to
the British navy. I need not assure you that her
Majesty's Government have at heart the welfare of
that navy, and an earnest desire to promote its effi-
ciency. I need not, lam sure, say more upon that
subject, because every Englishman has that feeling,
and there is no party feeling involved in the ques-
tion. It is true that of late years there has been
great changes in our system of naval construction
and I believe most of this company will be wel
aware that there has been considerable expense
consequent upon these changes. I may assure you,
however, that upon the whole these changes have
been satisfactory. As to one vessel, named the
Royal Oak—a curious name, seeing that there was
not a bit of British oak in it—that was a
very beautiful vessel, although we have been told
that it was a very ugly object on the water, and
ugly also. I may
privatelythat oth e others we
tell
t hhoasvee
wb
hu
oi 1 ti
na
tr
ee
nvde rtyo y
a visit to our
coasts that we are building and about to launch

some that are still more ugly. The shipbuilding of
the British navy is not of the ornamental character,
but I believe the forms of our vessels will be admired
when they are wanted. I can assure you that, after
the Sovereign, the British navy stands next in the
minds of our countrymen. (Hear.)
Earl DE GItEY and RIPON, in returning thanks

for the army, said obedience was the first duty of
every one connected with the army, and therefore
he rose, at Ahe call of the Lord Mayor, to return
thanks for that gallant service. They had been told
that great changes had taken place in the navy.
Similar changes were taking place in the materiel
of war; but there was one thing which remained
unchanged, and that was the spirit of the English
soldier. (Cheers.) Of late years, greater attention
had been paid to all that was connected with the
soldier's welfare, his education, and the improve-
ment of his condition. But all those steps were at-
tended with good, because they had not changed the
fundamental character of the British army, but only
improved the condition of the British soldier. And
• he believed that, great and distinguished as had been
the services of the British army in times past, their
was an equal readiness in the present day to respond
to the call of duty. He would not poach upon his
noble friend's manor, but as the volunteer force bad
this great auxiliary force which had risen up within
few years, was not a rival of the regulp.rforees
been mentioned, he might be
the last Permitted to say that
but supplennittql to thew, and prepared to follow

Lord BURY briefly responded for the volunteers.
The next toast proposed was that of " The
Foreign Ministers," for which his Excellency M.
Musultus replied.
The LORD MAYOR said—The next toast is the
toast of the evening, because it is the privilege of
the chief magistrate to entertain in this hall " Her
Majesty's Ministers." I have great satisfaction and
honour inibeing surrounded by this body, by my
Lord Palmerston, the head of her Majesty's Go-
vernment—(cheers)—and the other Ministers who
form part of his Cabinet ; and in proposing this toast
I cannot help alluding to the vast experience of the
noble loid at the head of the Goverrment, and to the
very honourable and high position he has through a
long series of years maintained in the world.
(Cheers.) And I believe you will support me in
saying that to be her Majesty's Ministers, and to
conduct efficiently the important trusts and engage-
ments which devolves upon them, reluires an
amount of sagacity, of consideration, of honest in-
tention, which, if successfully carried out, entitle
them to be ranked in history. I therefore give you
the " Health of her Majesty's Ministers," and with
that toast Viscount Palmerston. (Cheers.)
The toast was drunk with acclamation.
Viscount PALMERSTON—My Lord Mayor, Lady
mayoress, My Lords and Gentlemen—l beg for my-
self and for my colleagues to return to you our best
thanks for the honour you have done us in thus
proposing, and so kindly receiving the toast
which you, my Lord Mayor, have given, I can
assure you that at all times it affards to
those who are charged with the responsible
conduct of public affairs the most sincere
pleasure and gratification to be allowed
to assist at those hospitable meetings which take
place in the City of London. It is needless to say
that in the first place it is most gratifying person-
ally to us to experience that cordial reception which
those holding our position are sure to receive from
the distinguished body who form the centre of the
metropolis of this great country ; but there are
higher considerations also, which mingle themselves
with our feelings in such matters, for these meet-
ing are typical of the constitution of the country to
which we have the happiness to belong. In this coun
try all classes, all interests, all occupations, all pro-
fessions, are so intimately interwoven with each
other that you cannot draw a line of separation be-
tween them, you cannot divide the one from the
other, without imperil' ing the body aggregate; and
at these meetings we feel that there is on the one
hand a body representing the administrative execu-
tive of the country, and on the other a body who
represent the great commercial development and
commercial interests of the country. In coming here
we do homage to commerce ; and commerce, in in-
viting us, pays a compliment to the executive.
(Cheers.) In addressing you as the representatives
of this great commercial capital of the world—for I
may, without disparagement to any other, say that
in extent of trade and wealth, and all that consti-
tutes commercial eminence, London may fairly claim
to be the head of all other cities—in addressing you
in that capacity I may congratulate you upon the
honourable and prosperous condition in which the
commercial interests of this country now stand. In
human affairs there are difficulties which appear
greater at a distance than when they are boldly
faced and we approach nearer to meet them. For
many years it was supposed that if any event, poli-
tical or fiscal, should deprive this country of the
great staple of its industry—cotton—ruin and
desolation would be the inevitable consequence.
That difficulty has come—that calamity has fallen
upon us—but we have survived it ; and although I
do not mean to deny that there are parts of the coun-
try—many of them districts of commercial industry
—in which distress exists, yet, taking the nation at
large, we are happy to find that our general in-
dustry and commerce have sustained scarcely any
diminution, and that, in spite of that calamity the
country has been in so prosperous and healthy a con-
dition as to enable the Government to propose a
great reduction of taxation. (Hear, hear.) Well,
gentlemen, prosperity—national prosperity and
commercial prosperity—depends greatly upon con-
tinued peace ; and although there may be questions
pending which are of a grave character, yet I trust
we may flatter ourselves that those questions are sus-
ceptible of a friendly, a satisfactory, and a peaceable
solution by friendly negotiations, instead of an
appeal to arms. (Cheers.) This country may boast
of her relations with all the other nations of Europe,
and I will say of America too, in spite of a little out-
pouring of sentiment not quite friendly. (Laughter.)
I am proud to say that our relations with the Go-
vernments of the world are friendly ; and as re-
gards the two Powers upon whose friendship or
difference depends the question of peace or disturb
ance in Europe—l mean, England and France—l
am happy to state that upon all the great questions
Qf peace or war, whether in the far West or in the
distant East, there exists between the Governments
of the two countries the most honourable arid
friendly concert. (Cheers.) The great interests of
these two countries must be identical, and the Go-
vernments of both are sufficiently enlightened
to know that their interests lie in the
same direction. If any pledge were required
of the friendly disposition which animates
the Emperor of the French, I might point
to my hon. and distinguished friend on my
left, Baron de Gros--(cheers)--a friend of the Em-
peror—a man who has had much intercourse with
British diplomatists in many parts of the world,
and whose intercourse has always been of the most
courteous character, honourable to his country, and
friendly to its allies. (Cheers.) I hold, my lords
and gentlemen, that the presence of Baron de Gros,
representing the Emperor of the French in London,
is a pledge of the sincerity of the alliance between
the two countries_ (Cheers.) Well, I trust there
are no clouds in the horizon which may not vanish
and melt away into thin air. I trust that whatever
questions may be pending—and I do not disguise
from you that there are questions of great impor-
tance pending—yet I trust that negotiations, con-
ducted on the principles of justice and of right, may
lead those questions to an honourable solution. I
hope sincerely that nothing may occur to retard
that progress of civilisation in the arts and in intel-
ligence, in which I trust the nations of Europe are
destined uninterruptedly to follow. (Cheers.) My
lords, and ladies, and gentlemen, I beg to return
you my most sincere thanks for the honour you have
this evening done me. (Loud cheers.)
The LORD MAYOR next proposed "The House of
Lords," coupled with the Duke of Argyll.
The Duke of ARGYLL returned thanks, and said
that the House of Lords was in one sense a repre-
sentative body ; and in looking back to distant
periods, they could discover, here and there, men
who might be regarded as standard-bearers—
heralds of new ideas—harbingers of new reforms.
They might also find that the protests left in the
records of the house had borne fruit in later times;
and he might, in illustration of the fact, point to
the illustrious nobleman near him (Lord Russell),
who, after spending a long life in the service of his
country, took his seat in the House
Cheers.) of Peers, where
‘
they were proud to sit with him•
The LORD MAYOR next proposed ''The House of
Commons," and coupled with the toast the name of
Mr. Milner Gibson.
Mr. GIBSON briefly acknowledged the toast.
Viscount PALMERSTON proposed, in appropriate
terms, the health of the Lord Mayor, and called upon
the ampany to think the toast upstanding.
The LORD MAYOR returned thanks, and proposed
in oucceesien " The City Magistrates and *ir James

" J. M. MtisoN.

" Monoure D. Conway, Esq."

" Aubrey-house, Notting-hill, V ~ June 16.

" Sir,—Your note of the 11th has been received,

" I could easily give you the evidence that I re-
present the views of the leading Abolitionists of
America, but with r9gard to the special offer which
I have made I have concluded that it was best to
write out to America and obtain the evidence of my
right to make it in a form which will preclude any
doubt as to its sufficiency.

"I shall then address you again on the subjee
" I am, &c.,
" MONCURE D. CONWAY.

" J. M. Mason, Esq."

" 24, Upper Seymour-street, Portman-square,
June 17, 1863.

" Sir,—l have received your note of yesterday.

" You need not write to America to ' obtain the
evidence' of your right to treat on the matter it
imports. Our correspondence closes with this
reply. It was your pleasure to commence it, it is
trine to terminate it.

" I desired to know who they were who were re
sponsible for your mission to England, as you
present it; and who were to confirm the treaty you
proposed to make for arresting the war in Ame-
rica, on the basis of a separation of the States,
with or without the sanction of their Government.
But such information is of the less value now, as
I find from an advertisement in the journals of
the day that you have brought to England
letters of sufficient credit from those who sent you
to invite a public meeting in London, under the
sanction of a member of Parliament, who was
to preside, to hear an address from you on the sub-
ject of your mission, with the promise of a like ad-
dress from him.

" This correspondence shall go to the public, and
will find its way to the country, a class of the citi-

zens of which you claim to represent. It will, per-
haps, interest the Government and the soi-disant
' loyal men' there to know, under the sanction of
your name, that the leading Anti-slavery men in
America' are prepared to negotiate with the autho-
rities of the Confederate States for a 'restoration
of peace and the independence of the South on a
pledge that the Abolitionists and Anti-slavery
leaders of the Northern States shall immediately
oppose the further prosecution of the war on the
part of the United States Government, and since
they hold the balance of power will certainly cause
the war to cease by the immediate withdrawal of
every kind of support from it:
" As some reward, however, for this interesting
disclosure, your inquiry whether the Confederate
States will consent to emancipation on the terms
stated shall not go wholly unanswered. You may
be assured, then, and perhaps it may be of value to
your constituents to assure them, that the Northern
States will never be in relations to put this question b
to the South, nor will the Southern States ever
e
in a position requiring them to give an answer.
" I am, Sir, your obedient servant,
J. M. MASON.
" Moncure D. Conway, Esq.

LARGE FALL OF RAIN. Observations taken at
Clifton show that rain has fallen there on every day
d b
since the 4th Jun!, anndothleestsottahlaanm3o.3u6n6t
ifnocrhthese. 10Tdhaisysis
quite unusual, being fall
ill be better understood by the consideration that it is at
the rate of about 123 inches in a year, our average fall
being 31 inches.
IRON SUIPBUILDING ON THE THAMES. —The
launch of the London and South-Western Railway
Company's new iron paddlewheel steamship Normandy took
place yesterday at Messrs. James Ash and Co.'s yard, in the
Isle of Dogs. The ceremony of christening was perfurmcd
by Miss Amy Dutton, daughter of the Hon. Ralph Dutton,
chairman of the company. The launch was highly success-
ful, When it was over the vessel was taken in tow, and
brought round into Mr. J. Stewart's yard, to be fitted
with her machinery of 225-horse power. The engines
will be supplied with improved surface condensers, ar-
ranged with separate cylinders, so that a vacuum can
be maintained without the assistance of the main
engines, which are solely employed to propel the vessel.
The boilers are of large size, fitted with brass tubes, the
whole of which are of the feathering description, fitted
with wood bushes, and also with the peculiar link motion
applied to work the slide valves, so as to enable one man
to start or stop the engines without difficulty. The principal
dimensions of the Normandy are :—Length between pe!—
pendiculars, 210 ft. ; breadth for tonnage, 24ft. ; depth "n
hold, 14ft. The Normandy is the third iron vessel launched
Within a few months from the same Yard,

from diplomatic negotiation the private claims of the sub-
jects of either Government as against the other. The ad-
vantage of such a tribunal was manifest, and the appoint-
ment of a Mixed Commission appeared the beat means of
relieving the two Governments from prolonged and embar-
rassing discussion. It was therefore with great regret that
her Majesty's Government found that a conflicting inter-
pretation of the terms of the convention by which the com-
mission was constitul ed became an insuperable bar to the
further labours of the commission, which subsequently
lapsed according to the terms of the convention.
Her Majesty's Government could but regret this un-
expected result. But the interpretation which the Bra-
zilian Government attached to the convention was
wholly inconsistent with the well-known policy of Groat
Britain, and was one which could not have been ad_mittcsl.
Ly her Majesty's-Erovernment without a practical reveriits/
of decisions alretidy made known by them to the Brazilian
Government.

But what course was adopted by her Majesty's Govern-
ment under these circumstances ? In Mr. Christie's note of
the 14th April, 1862, the Brazilian Government were in-
formed that her Majesty's Government were willing to con-
clude a convention for the establishment of a new commis-
sion empowered to discuss all claims except those which
occasioned the difficulties which proved fatal to the late
commission; and the proposal thus made by her Majesty's
Government was in strict conformity with the line which,
both with a view to mutual advantage and to the preserva-
tion of friendly relations, they had hitherto pursued in this
matter.

Her Majesty's Government under these circumstances
are fully justified in complaining that up to this time they
are still left without a reply to the proposals conveyed in
Mr. Christie's note of the 14th April, 1862, and that no
steps appear to have been taken for the just settlement of
varieus British claims, some of them of long standing and
of very considerable amount.
Her Majesty's Government therefore hope that the Go-
♦ernment of Brazil will in its future intercourse with Great
Britain, through whatever channel that intercourse may be
carried on, act with that courtesy which is usual between
Governments ; and also that the Brazilian Government will
without further delay frankly enter into the communication
of their views as to the means by which a settlement of the
long-pending claims may best be arrived at.
You will send a copy of this despatch to the Marquis
d'Abrantes, at the same time that you demand your pass-
ports, expressing the regret of her Majesty's Government at
this temporary suspension of diplomatic ir♦terconrse.—l
am, &c., RussELL.

• M. Moreira, May 5; to M. Moreira, May 19; M. Moreira,
May 25 ; to M. Moreira, May 28. See " Correspondence
with the Minister of Brazil regarding the satisfaction de-
manded by the Brazilian Government for the late reprisals,"
recently laid before Parliament.