The Sun.
London, England, 1863-04-09 00:00:00

The Confederate Steamer Florida.

The declaration of Francis M. Hinkley, master ;
William F. Walker, mate; and John Paull, second
mate, of the ship Star of Peace, bound from Calcutta
with general cargo to Boston, captured by the Con-
federate steamer Florida.

" That in latitude 16 deg. north, and longitude
54 deg. west, on the morning of Friday, the 6th of
N.W. by N. half W
Marchwe es p leads ta, oursa
sail
on o courseur being
port
bow, apparently stand-
ing towards us. As soon as he appeared to us we
observed that he lowered sail, and from the increas-
ing smoke appeared to be firing for steam. He bore
up towards us under American colours. When
about three miles of us, he fired a shot ahead of us.
We then saw it was an American armed steamer,
and supposed it belonged to the United States
navy. We had begun to slacken sail before he
fired the shot ahead. He ran alongside of us, with
the American colours still flying. An officer hailed
us and inquired Where we were from, whither
bound, and what cargo.' We answered, from ' Cal-
cutta, bound to Boston, and laden with general
cargo.' He said he would send aboard. He sent
an armed crew of seven men with two officers. As
the boat bringing them approached the Federal flag
was hauled down and the Confederate flag hoisted.
Both officers came aboard. They informed us we
were a prize to the Confederate steamer Florida,
and ordered our captain to get into the boat and go
aboard the steamer. The principal of these officers
proved to be the second-lieutenant of the steamer,
named Howle. They called for our ship's
papers, manifest, &c., which were surrendered
to and retained by them. Our captain in-
quired if we wore permitted to take anything
with us. He answered that his captain had per-
mitted officers of vessels he bad captured to retain
their personal effects. Oar captain went to his
cabin to pack his effects up, and while so doing this
lieutenant ordered him to go aboard, and said be
would allow our steward to pack his things. Our
captain, first and second mates, and three or four
of our men, went aboard. When we reached the
steamer's deck no notice was taken of us. In ten
or fifteen minutes one of the doctors, of whom there
were two, one named Garrison and the other Graf-
ton, requested our captain to walk with him below.
He went, and in a conversation the doctor said they
captain said, we had
had lately taken the Jacob Bell,' and she had some
lady passengers that gave them some trouble, and he
was afraid we had seme. Our
not.' Presently a man came down, to whom be intro-
duced him as Capt. Maffitt. He talked about the
fortunes of war, was sorry they fell over our
captain, but wanted to take ships, &c. Afterwards
a parole was drawn out, and our captain was told if
he signed it he should have his personal liberty, and
that he must make himself at home on the ship, &c.
The captain signed the parole, as did all our crew,
being thereto required. Whilst these things were
going on their boats were passing between our ship
and the steamer, bringing from our ship the balance
of our crew that did not come aboard the steamer
when the captain did, and also what effects we were
permitted to take which consisted of clothing merely.
The chronometers, barometers, quadrants, and com-
passes, all of which belonged to the captain except
the compasses, were taken from us. They also took
all the ship's provisions and coal, of which we had
a large quantity, and also what rope they wanted.
Having thus robbed her of everything they
wanted, they set fire to the ship about sun-
down of the 6th of March. The ship was
well worth 50,000 dollars. The cargo was a
most valuable one, and worth not less than half-a-
million dollars. A. large portion of the cargo was
consigned to British owners. Our captain stated
this fact in the hope it might save his ship from de-
struction, but the captain of the Florida disregarded
it, and referred to a letter of Lord John Russell's
which he afterwards exhibited to our captain, to
the effect that if British subjects placed theirgoods
in American vessels, they were liable to capture,'
&c. As fast as our men came on board the steamer,
they were put in irons, some chained by the hands,
and some by the feet. The steamer after this drifted
about listlessly, the captain's purpose appearing to
be to cruise about in the same waters, being in the
track of the East India vessels homeward bound.
He kept up no steam, and after burning our
ship the steamer's crew was hoisted out
of the water. The first vessel the Florida en-
countered after we came aboard was a French sailing
vessel. A gun was fired across her bow, and she was
stopped and boarded. What then occurred we don't
know. We understood she was requested to take
us aboard, but refused. The next vessel we saw was
the English schooner Laura Jane. The Florida
fired a gun a-bow and brought her to and sent a
boat's crew aboard. Know nothing of what there
occurred, but understood she was requested to take
us aboard, but refused. Whilst the Florida was
detained with her, we saw another vessel steering
towards us. It proved to be the schooner Aldeba-
ron, belonging to Brook Haven, Now York, Capt.
Hand. About the time she came in sight the Florida
hauled down the Confederate colours and hoisted the
English. We lay precisely On the track of the Ade-
baron, and she came right to us. When near the
Florida sent out a boat, which hailed and boarded
her. Shortly after this, the Aldebaron's crew
came aboard, and were ironed, as our crew had
been. After bringing aboard a large number of
articles from the Aldebaron, she, too, was burnt.
The next vessel we saw was the brig Runnymede,
Capt. Prouse, of Greenock. Two shots were fired
across her bow, she hove to, and the master's mate
was sent to board. When the Runnymede came in
sight, the Florida hoisted the English colours. The
As
thesh approachedeßunny
Runnymede
e didt e
Runnymede did the same.
Florida drew down this flap;,,
so too, but raised up the British ensign and kept it

flying. The Florida hoisted no other colours. The
Runnymede was asked if she would take any pas-
sengers prisoners of war on board. Captain asked
' how many ?' and was answered about 30.' The
captain said he would take the officers and two or
three men, making some seven or eight in all, if
they would send a barrel of flour, two bags of
bread, and some tobacco with them, which was
agreed to, but the Florida sent officers in the first
boat, and sailors enough in the second to make 11,
and the captain of the Runnymede told them to
bring no more. Instead of sending flour and to-
bacco, they sent two barrels of bread and a chest of
tea, of which Capt. Prouse complained. This was
on the 18th of March. Capt. Prouse received us
with hospitality and kindness, and treated us with
the same during our passage in his ship to Greenock,
for which we desire to return him and his crew our
grateful acknowledgments. Our captain lost a
quantity of clothing and personal effects, embracing
many pleasant and valuable mementoes he had
gathered in India. All of us had stolen from us
most of our clothing and other articles, and reached
shore, we may say, destitute of everything. When
we were placed on board the Runnymede, the cap-
tain of the Florida, although he had robbed and im-
prisoned us and destroyed our ship, told the captain
of the Runnymede to call on the United States
Consul for payment of our passage to the port at
which he should land us, and he paid not a cent.
The captain of the Florida said she was 700 tons
register, and we believe this to be true. She has
three broadside rifled 32-pounder cannon on each
side, and two 110-pound pivot guns, one forward,
the other aft. She has 120 me❑ aboard, and a full
supply of cutlasses, rifles, and revolvers, the latter
having ten barrels, nine for ball and one for buck-
shot. We learned that in smooth water she will
steam 12 knots, and with a favourable wind, and
with all sail set, she will run 15 knots an hour. She
is a wooden vessel and no iron plates. All her
machinery is below the water-line. We arrived at
Glasgow on the 2d of April, it being the first con-
sular port we touched, and were immediately re-
ported, and protested the foregoing facts before the
United States Consul at Glasgow.
(Signed) " W. L. UNDERWOOD,
" United States Consul, Glasgow."

THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE.

(From a Correspondent of the Times.)
CONSTANTINOPLE, March 25.

In mentioning the rumour that was spread about
of the intention of the Sultan, to visit Egypt and
other parts of his dominions, I was so far from be-
lieving that that intention would be carried out
that I abstained from entering into the political con-
siderations which would render such a determina-
tion very unwise and objectionable. Later, when
the rumour assumed some consistency, and prepara-
tions for the intended journey were being made, I
contented myself with recording the fact, retaining
the belief, however, that the counsels of the Sultan's
Ministers and of such members of the diplomatic
body as are favourable to the interests of the coun-
try would have prevented, or at least retarded the
execution of a scheme which might be productive of
very grave results. There is now, however, very
little doubt on the subject. The preparations for
departure progress with great activity. His Minis-
ters dare not remonstrate with him, and the advice
of the foreign representatives has been disregarded.
I am informed the British Ambassador has pointed
out to the Sultan, urgently and impressively, the
evil consequences that might result from this voyage,
and he strongly advised its postponement. His
representations were received in a courteous and
friendly spirit, but failed to shake the Sultan's de-
termination; and so late as three days ago the Sul-
tan sent a message to Sir H. Bulwer thanking him
for his advice, but stating that it was his intention to
leave the capital immediately. I now learn that
peremptory orders have been issued to hold every-
thing in readiness for immediate departure. Apart
from the political objections which I will point out
presently, the enormous expenditure which this
journey will involve should have been, seeing the
exhausted state of the Treasury, a sufficient consi-
deration and a very weighty argument against this
scheme. It is given out that a sum of 50,000,000
piastres—nearly £soo,ooo—will be required, and it
is not unreasonable to suppose, considering the pomp
and splendour which will attend this military
pageant—for it cannot be looked upon in any
other light—that even that estimate may be con-
siderably surpassed. The Ministers are at their
wit's end to procure this money, and every thing
else is suspended in the arrangements which are
being made to invest the occasion with becoming
magnificence. The civil employes have not been paid
for two or three months, the army is in considerable
arrears, the various departments are in the last de-
gree of pecuniary destitution, pressing and long out-
standing claims are set aside, but every ingenious
contrivance and device is employed to complete the
sum, which is required for an object the only
result of which will be an abortive attempt to pa-
rade before the world the greatness and power of
the sovereign ruler of the Ottoman dominions. I
have mentioned before that a naval squadron would
attend the Sultan throughout the voyage. It now
turns out that ten steam frigates are now under
orders to escort him. A military escort also, con-
sisting of 3,000 men, is to form part of the expedi-
tion, as also a great portion of his extensive este_
blishment, all the gorgeous paraphernalia employed
in the state visits to mosques, and in one word it
will comprise all the attributes which contribute to
set off the dignity of an Oriental Prince.
Suspicious, as all Oriental despots, of his next o
kin, the Sultan has determined to remove from thef
capita], by attaching them to his suite, his three
nephews, the sons of the late Abdul Medjid, the
eldest of whom is the heir to the throne, to the
exclusion, according to the provisions of the law of
succession, of the offspring of the ruling Sovereign
It must be said, to the credit of the Sultan, that he
treats these Princes with more consideration than
generally falls to the lot of those who are similarly
situated, or than he himself experienced at the
hands of his late brother. The constant mortifica-
tions, petty tyranny, seclusion, and restraint to
which he was subjected have contributed, there is
no doubt, to develops those outbursts of bitterness,
ill-temper and gloom to which he occasionally gives
way, and also to that peremptory assertion of his
sovereign rights which brooks no interference, con-
tradiction, or advice. While allowing his nephews,
however, a certain amount of freedom, he is not
above taking the necessary precautions in their re-
gard to prevent the possibility of any conspiracy or
agitation in his absence which might endanger his
own tenure of power. The removal of the Princes,
therefore, with a portion of their establishments,
will entail additional expense, and it is difficult to
say what amount of money will be required to meet
the enormous outlay of this expedition.
It is no less ill-judged and inconsiderate 117;
gards the interests of the Pasha of
well known that the late Viceroy leftf
Ismail
of Egypt in a fearful state of
is exerting EsitoghnY.Pfit; ances
Pasha, his successor, chrmself to the ut-
most to introduce some order and economy, and
finds it most difficult to provide the means whereby
which are daily springing up,
to satisfy the claims
consequent upon the extravagance and prodigality
of his predecessor. He has had no time, moreover,
to consolidate his own power and position, and it
requires great tact and a long course of improved
administration to enable him to extricate himself
and the country from the great burdens which
weigh upon them. It is not a moment like
this, therefore, that the Sultan should have,
chosen for a visit to his dependant, the effect of'
which will be crushing to the dignity and prestige
of the latter, and, by the enormous expenditure
which it must necessarily entail upon him, will add
considerably to his already overwhelming embar-
rassments. Whatever good feeling may prevail

between the Suhen and the Viceroy, and however
cordial their intercourse in private may be, there is
no doubt that the attitude of the Pasha towards his
Suzerain in public, and in the presence of his sub-
jects, must be one of abject deference and humility
on his part, rendered more palpable by a corres-
ponding self-assertion and preponderance on the
part of the Sultan which can hardly tend—espe-
cially in the eyes of Orientals, sensitive and obser-
vant of the least gradation of such imposed etiquette
—to set forth and strengthen in the eyes of the
Egyptians the power and greatness of the Viceroy•
It would seem that the foregoing considerations
would have been enough to deter the Sultan from
undertaking the voyage. There are others, how-
ever, far more important, far more grave, touching
more closely upon the interests of the Sultan him-
self and of the country, which have been urged upon
him without avail. The rejection of them confirms
the public belief that, in the tenacious and obsti-
nate assertion of his own ideas and his own will,
he sacrifices all prudential considerations of the
interests of the country, and would bravo the dan-
gers which encompass it. Whatever may be said to
the contrary, in whatever brilliant colours the tran-
quillity of the country may be painted by a host
of sycophants, it is notorious that there is a good
deal of fermentation and disquiet prevailing, espe-
cially in the European provinces. That this is the
consequence of Turkish misrule I do not believe.
I have on a previous occasion pointed out that
the authority of the Porte, particularly in relation
to the semi-dependent provinces, is impotent
for evil as it is for good. But still there is an agita-
tion going on, and no one can shut his eyes to the
fact. It is true that the beginning of spring in
every year is the signal for dark rumours and pre-
dictions of a general rising in the provinces, which
generally come to nothing at all; but this year
these rumours have assumed a consistency which, if
it does not point to an early rupture of peace, is an
indication of a persistent and organised system of
agitation gradually gaining ground, and which might
break out where least expected. This movement
has ramifications in the provinces, and is repre-
sented by numerous agents and disciples in the
capital itself, whose mission it is to propagate dis-
satisfaction, to provoke resistance on the part of the
Christians by pointing out to them their real or
imaginary wrongs. One form which this propa-
gandism has assumed lately has been to show that
the Sultan is ill-disposed towards his Christian sub-
jects, and that it is his determination to remove
them from the offices of the State. In giving you
an account of the proposed reforms, and the reduc-
tion in the staff of employes at the different depart-
ments, I mentioned that the dismissal from office of
some of them would be a cruel blow, but that the
majority had managed to make a comfortable pro-
vision for themselves which would place them be-
yond want. Now, it seems that among those who
were so dismissed there was a certain proportion of
Christians. The proportion, however, was very
small, and, as far as I can ascertain, there is no
ground for an accusation of partiality. But the cry
was immediately raised that the movement was got
up in order to get rid of the Christians, and com-
mented upon accordingly. Anyone who will give
himself the trouble to inquire will ascertain that at
this moment some of the most honourable and most
lucrative employments are held by Christians. In
European capitals nearly all the representatived of
the Porte are Christians, and their embassies are
peopled with a host of useless attaches,also professing
the Christian faith. In the capital some of the must
valuable sinecures are held by Christians, and many
of them more than suspected of Russian sympathies
and Russian intrigues. Others are comfortably pen-
sioned, and are allowed, undisturbed, to undermine
by their active and unscrupulous intrigues the coun-
try and Government which gives them not only
bread, but the means of amassing wealth. There
is no ground, therefore, for an accusation of intoler-
ance on the part of the Turks. However fanatical
the Sultan may be, there is no reason to fear that
his Mussulman tendencies will interfere with the
rights and privileges, such as they are, of his Chris-
tian eubjects. In getting up a cry of this nature, the
obvious object is to take advantage of any pretext
by which resistance and opposition on the part of
the Christians may be encouraged. lam assured
on the best authority—the fact has, moreover, been
confirmed to me in various ways—that this move-
ment has assumed very lately a great consistency;
that the existence even of organised secret societies
in the provinces and the capital has sprung up. As
ever, Russian influence and Russian protection
favour these revolutionary designs, On this point I
should not venture to be so positive, were it not that
the information which I possess, acquired after long
and patient investigation, from undoubted sources,
leaves no doubt whatever on my mind that Russian
agency, while appearing at times to subside, is ever
busily and actively engaged to promote dissatisfac-
tion and resistance, and by these means to provoke a
crisis. I have reason to believe that the existence of
this element of disquiet was used as the most press-
ing argument in endeavouring to induce the Sultan
to postpone his intended voyage. His presence in
the capital acts as a wholesale check upon any
agitation of the kind I have mentioned.
Whatever his fault may be, he is known to
be bold and determined ; he is idolised by his
troops, in whose position he has effected such a great
change; and he is, there is no doubt, feared by his
enemies. His absence might be the signal for open
dissatisfaction. What more easy than to spread a
rumour of his being ill—of cutting the wires to
prevent the transmission of news; and in the con-
sequent uncertainty and confusion to inaugurate
disorder and revolution. These are the suggestions
of prudence. The journey may, and will be, it is to
be hoped, accomplished without such a calamity;
but they present important and grave considerations
which should not have been disregarded.

Having expressed his determination to go, it is
hardly likely that the Sultan will be deterred from
his object. There is however one hope, and that is
in the weather, which at this moment is against
such a journey. Should it remain unfavourable for
a few days wiser counsels may in that time prevail.
Under any circumstances, I should not be surprised
if the Sultan gave up his idea of visiting EgPt,
and contented himself with making an exoursion
among the islands of the Turkish Aieraevhiupge/att
Having asserted his independence by
df e
his deter-
which the advice
capital, it is possible that he may cnionod
which has been given to him and y
mination accordingly.

SCOTLAND FOR POLAND.

(From the North British Daily Mail.)

On Monday night M. Karl Blind, at the request of the
Polish Committee, delivered a lecture in the City Hall on
" Poland and Germany." The attendance was very small,
the hall not being more than half filled. The chair was oc-
cupied by W. P. Paton, Esq., in the absence of W. Bu-
chanan, Esq., M.P,, and the illustrious lecturer was aceom-
, panied to the platform by, amongst others, the Rev. Mr,
Cuppage, Messrs. William Burns, John M'Adam, William
M'Adam, Robert M'Tear, Matthew Cullen, &c.
The CHAIRMAN stated that he appeared there on that
platform to show his sympathy for that noble people the
Poles: He was happy to say that notwithstanding the fear-
ful odds with which the Polish nation has to contend, the
struggle did not at present seem altogether desperate. He
hoped from the countenance given to these gallant men by
Britain, France, and other nations that they would be suc-
cessful in the struggle which they had now so well com-
menced. He also trusted that the sympathies of Continental
and British Governments for the Poles weuld lead the Czar
to reconsider his mode of ruling the Poles, and cause him
to break the bonds which at present bound them. (Ap-
plause.) The Chairman introduced
M. KARL BLIND, who was received with loud applause.
He commenced by remarking that a few months ago it
seemed quite an impossibility that a national insurrection of
thai noble people, the Poles, could ever be accomplished, yet
even now they were combating successfully with the legions
of the Czar. Though that brave leader Langiewicz had been
captured, the end of Poland has not yet come. Nations did
not die through the defeat of their leaders—they only died
if they despaired themselves. (Applause.) The Polish
nation was still on the field. " Poland," as the patriot
song had it," is not yet lost." (Applause.) Perhaps they
might be beaten, but even their defeat would be a moral
victory. So far, however, the undisciplined hosts of the
insurgents have kept at bay whole legions of the Czar, and
if despair there was, it was not amongst the Poles, it was
in the heart of the Muscovite Autocrat whose humane
qualities it had been the fashion of late to extol, but
whose acts against the Poles had been characterised by
a ferocity which was nearly allied to cowardice. Much
debate had been going on as to whether the present
outbreak was prepared beforehand, or whether it broke
out in consequence of that act of conscription by the
Czar, by which it was intended to carry away all
the best energies and the best lives of the Polish nation.
Well, to some extent the rising had been planned before-
hand, and how could it be otherwise, when for years past
there had been the most cold-blooded butcheries of grey-
haired men and innocent women and children, whose blood
cried out for vengeance ? (Applause.) The rising was
planned beforehand, though the preparations had scarcely
began ; but it was also true that the outbreak of the insur-
rection was materially hastened by the notorious conscrip-
tion of the Czar. That conscription was an act unparalleled
even in the history of despotism—the taking away of every
ac
ltoi zveen fora
of
freedom
so d eory wa ho was
love
offatherland.
Thee rt entertaining nwi ne eithergme women
of
Poland, the lecturer was happy to say, played their part
well in this heroic crisis. In no nation in the whole world
did the flame of love of liberty burn more brightly than in
the hearts of the women of the Polish nation—(applause)—
and it was fortunate that it was so, for it was the enthu-
siasm of the women of Poland which had given strength of
resistance to the comparatively small number of insurgents
against the large armies of the Czar. M, Blind then went
on at some length to narrate many of the atrocities of which
the Government of the Czar had been guilty towards the
Poles. These are matters of history—the illegal conscrip-
tions, the arbitrary closing at schools, the suppression of
Universities, the abolition of the Polish language in all offi-
cial intercourse, the kidnapping of children, and the trans-
portation of thousands to remote parts of the empire and to
labour in the mines. The aggressive and aggrandising cha-
racter of Russian policy was next dwelt upon, and illus-
trated by historical facts, recent and more remote. A great
feature of the present Polish movement was that the chief
part was taken by the middle and lower classes. It had been
said that this showed that the middle class were tinged with
republican principles, but, so far as he knew, it was not
correct to say that republican theories were adopted in Po-
land at the present moment. But even if that was so, what
harm could come of it ? (Applause.) Was not Britain at
this moment in most harmonious intercourse with the Swiss
nation, whose Government he looked upon as quite a model P
Moreover, Poland had been a republic before, and what
recognise
adt
naathtie
harm could possibly come if she were to become so again ?
But this was not a question for the present time. The work
to be done in this country just now wag to have large meet-
ings in favour of the independence of Poland, to acknow-
ledge the right of the Poles to carry on the war, furnish-
ing them with pecuniary means in aid of their sacred cause
—(applause)--and who knew, if all that were done, and the
insurrection continued to spread, but the weight of Great
Britain might at last be employed to turn the balance
The lecturer concluded by making a brief reference to Ger-
man matters generally.
Mr. WILKINSON then proposed the first resolution: 7--
wbehmiegherewnast
unrigahmt.a..
" That Russia, by the flagrant violation of her engafgein!!ga
to Europe on behalf of Poland, has forfeited riganht_toootnn-0
ethix:elaPeeoloefs
possession of that country; that by the despotism
t•
fflict.pf
• intercourse with,
potation under whichethndeangPoelergefitieosl°tPlis
m°3fursi.Yee:gzitAgedze: therefore the duty
the following
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of the gallant and
Mr. JAMESON seconded the resolution,
effort/30f the Poles to conquer the " That this
meeting
freedom with such.
slender means against the immense
records its unqualified approvalpower of Russia ; that it
the German of the attitude assumed by
people against t
the King of Prussia withthe unconstitutional measures of
regard to Poland, and trusts that
the struggle may eventuate in freedom, and unity to both
nations. That the following
heroic
aigtenthlemen be appointed as
committee, with power to ot eir number, for the col-
lection of subscritions in aid of the Polish cause."
This resolution, having been seconded by Mr. R. Tear,
was likewise unanimously adopted.
Mr. Wm . BURNS next proposed—" That in order to give
effect to the previous resolutions, a petition based on them
be presented to both Houses of Parliament." The petition,
which was read, asked the House of Commons to present a
humble address to her Majesty, praying her to recognise
the belligerent rights of Poland, and to suspend all diplo-
matic intercourse with Russia until the national and ponti-
fical rights of the Poles are secured.
Mr. RODGER seconded the resolution, whicih was carried
without a dissentient voice.

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completed, and the time nowfixed
for journey
departureare being
isT
Tuesday or Wednesday next: The
British' Amba
ssador is to have private •
a audience of
him to-day, in reference, I believe, to this ' journey.
I am informed that the representative of
France, far
from opposing this scheme, is encouraging it on the
ground that it will be an opportunity for the Sultan
to establish and confirm his suzerainty. A strange
and unexpected argument, certainly, to be used by - --
THE EFFECTS OF PYROLIGNOI7B ACID UPON
a French official,
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bobny tasteless, and indigestible, and wholly destroys
moment when the presence of an energetic and able
it eminent fibrine and tissue forming properties. The peat
Minister is most required in the capital, that Fu ad process, on the contrary, while imparting parting the greatest pos-
Pasha should be removed from it. There is a gees- Bible flavour and suoo
ulenandt°gives tone; agrees with the,
tion also of Kiamil Pasha forming part of the most morbidf constitution,
voi
-caTe knowledge of the latter
strength to the
suite, but it seems that he is not in favour just now. organscove
discovery
theof
mr.
Osborne, of Ludgate-hill, atter mode, the
Indeed, lam told very positively that his removal di
German chemists to institute inquiries Pm hasv induced the
from the Grand Vizierate has been decided by the mine the effects of certain fumes upon various meats, and.
Sultan, and that either before the projected voyage we may hope to receive shortly some important ni
'll a subject which has hi facts npo
or immediately on the return of the Sultan he wi therto been but an inductive thew
Pasha,Faad. with Our own physicianf.
be dismissed, and succeeded by Aali

A resolution, approving of the cmduct of the Hon.
Arthur Kinnaird in bringing up the Polish question in the
House of Commons, and promising him support in any
effort he may make on re-assembling of Parliament, was
also cordially agreel to.
Votes of thanks to M. Blind and the Chairman were then
awarded, after which the meeting separated.

.A75:11
lining left to the adtnintstration of the -Vvi-ar-omee-,.
' where it would seem that, while increaSNg titter
than diminishing the efficiency of the military de-
partments and the army, he has already succeeded
in effecting some useful reforms and in establishing
a considerable reduction of expenditure. If Aaii
should be appointed Grand Vizier before the depar-
ture of the Sultan, it is likely that he also will ac-
company the expedition ; and in that case there will
not be left in the Admiuistratiou at Constantinople
one man with sufficient ability or experience to cope
with any difficulty that may present itself. While
giving credit to Aali for the posiession of the quali-
ties of a statesman—such as judgment, foresight, a
knowledge of European
palicy and institutions, and
it is said administrative morality, I am disposed to
think that his elevation to the Grand V,zierate, to
the exclusion of Fuad, is a mistake. He is vacillating
and uncertain, and lacks that energy and decision
which have characterised Fuad in serious emergen-
cies. His speciolite, moreover, lies in the adminis-
tration of Foreign Affairs, and in case of his removal
from that department it will be difficult, if not im-
possible, to find a respectable substitute for him.
The diplomatic body here loses one of its most
popular and distinguished theurbers by the depar-
ture this day of the Spanish Minister, Don Juan
Coinyn. M, Comyn is promoted to the more ex-
altered position of Minister Plenipotentiary to Lon-
don, where he has resided for some years as Secre-
tary of Legation, and for some time as Charge
d'Affaires. He subsequently filled for five years the
office of Under Secretary for Foreign Affeirs at
Madrid, from which he was appointed Minister at
Constantinople. His field of action here was neces-
sarily limited, but he will now have an opportunity
in a high and responsible position of utilising the
eminent qualities of which he is possessed.

THE EXHIBITION of ALUMINIUM and
ALUMINIUM BRONZE.'
2,000 SPECIMENS, illustrating the appli-
cation (Ornamental and Useful) of these in-
teresting Metals, ARE NOW ON VIEW

at
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Admission by Card.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.-
Mr. SIAPLESON has the honour to announce to the
nubility and gentry, his subscribers, and the public, that the
Opera Season of 1883 will commence on SATURDAY neat,
April 11.
On which occasion will be performed Verdi's favourite
Opera,

IL TROVATORE,
With the following unparalleled cast :-

Manrico, Signor Ginglint ; Il Conte di Luna, Mr. Santley ;
Ferrando, Signor 13ossi ; Ruiz, Signor Soidi ; Un Zingaro,
Sig-nor Casaboni ; Azncena. Madame Alboni (her first ap-
pearance then 1 two years); Inez, Madame Taccani ; and
Leonora, Mdlle. Titiens.
Director of the Music and Conductor, Signor ARDITI.

After which, a New Serenata, dedicated by special per-
mission to their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess
of Wales. The Music composed expressly for the occasion
by Mr. Cusins. The Words by John Oxenford.
In the course of the evening the National Anthem, " God
save the Queen," will be sung by the full strengith of the
Company.
Doors open at half-past Seven. The Opera will commence
at Eight o'clock precisely.
Prices :—Stalls. One Guinea ; Reserved Box Seats, Hall-a-
il uinea ; Pit Tickets, Bs. 6d. ; Gallery Stalls, 53. am! is- ;
G.llery, 2s. 6d. ; Private Boxes, in the Gallery Circle, to
admit three persons, 21s.
Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets may be had, as also the Pros-
pectus of' the season, with full particulars, h Hay-
at the -Box-
office of the Theatre (under the Colonnadein t e
mark et,, which is open daily, under the superintendence of
Mr. Nugent, from Ten till Six ;
Libraries and Musicsellers. and at all the principal

THE ATR E-R OYA L, DRURY-LANE.-
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Edmund Falconer.
THIS EVENING, April 0, for the 35th time in London,
PEEP O'DAY. Mes'rs. Henry Lorraine, Walter Lacy, C.
Verner, Addison, J. Graham. G. Sppicer, T. Neville, Jm ;
Misses Cleveland, Clara Weston, M. Hudson, &c.
To conclude with MAGIC TOYS. Valentine, Miss Lydia
Thompson.