The Sun.
London, England, 1863-06-02 00:00:00

to the obligation of the episcopate, and as an
excess of clerical power against the State.
The Minister says in conclusion—" The Govern-
ment is firmly determined henceforth to prohibit
the publication in the newspapers of any dis-
cussion which may have taken place among
bishops assembled without legal authorisation."

THE POLISH INSURRECTION.

CRACOW, JUNE 2.

The Russians are concentrating troops at
Kaliskie, in the districts of Lodzia and
Lenczyka, where Col. Sterpski commands the in-

surgent forces.
The news of the victory gained by Orinkski at
Janow, on the 28th, is confirmed.
On the 21st of May Albertryski defeated the
Russians under Szuwatow at Labanory, in Lithu-

THE BRAZILIAN MAIL.

OPENING OF THE CHAMBERS.
Rio DE JANEIRO, May 9.

The Brazilian Chambers were opened on the 3d
inst., when his Majesty delivered the following

speech :

" AUGUST AND MOST WORTHY REPRESENTA-
TIVES OF THE NATION,-
_

" The day of meeting of the General Legislative
Assembly is always a day of pleasure for me and of
hope for Brazil. It is with heartfelt satisfaction
that I inform you that the tranquillity of the States,
as in past years, has not been disturbed in any of
the provinces, and that, through God's mercy, no
scarcity of provisions has been felt.
" The state of the public health, though satisfac-
tory in most of the provinces, has, nevertheless,
been afflicting in several districts of Rio Grande del
Norte, Parahyba, Pernambuco, Alagoas, and Ser-
gipe, and in nearly the whole of the provinces of
Ceara, where cholera has been making ravages.
The Government continues to afford assistance to
the victims of this scourge.

" Although it is gratifying to inform you that
the political relations between the Empire and
foreign Powers continue on a friendly footing, still
I regret to have to allude to the deplorable dispute
with her Britannic Majesty's Legation.
" The circumstances of this question are well
known, as is also the decision arrived at here. Its
complete solution, however, still depends on the
arbitramentof his Majesty the King of the Belgians,
and on the satisfaction and compensation we claim
from the British Government. I must here express

the pride I justly felt at the creditable efforts made
by every Brazilian to maintain the dignity and
sovereignty of the nation.
" At Para a misunderstanding also arose between
the officer commanding two Peruvian steamers and
the authorities of that province. _ _

" Government, accepting the proposals made by

•
the Legation of Peru at this Court, came to an
understanding with Peru for the maintenance of
the friendly relations between the two Powers.
"Our Minister Plenipotentiary in Paris has en-
tered into an agreement with the Minister for
Foreign Affairs of his Majesty the Emperor of
the French which will avoid all conflicts of juris-
diction on the contested territory of Amapa.
"The ratifications of the consular conventions
between the empire, the Swiss Confederacy, and
the kingdom of Italy have been exchanged.
" The public revenue has decreased during the
first half of the current year. There are, however,
reasons to hope that they will increase in the latter
half of this and during the forthcoming year. Go-
vernment will not deviate from the rules of a well-
ordained economy.
"The development of the means of communica-
tion, the immigration of free labourers, and the
turning to better advantage the labourers that we
possess, call for your serious attention. The ex-
pense attending these profitable improvements is
undoubtedly great ; but as, sooner or later, they
will certainly bring a compensation in the rapid in-
crease of public wealth, we may make the sacrifice
to carry them out.
" I must appeal to your zeal for the public wel-
fare for the alterations required in the law of Dec.
3, 1841, in the law of the national guard, and in
the law of recruits. I also call your attention to
the legislation affecting the army, the navy, the
mortgage system, and the provincial and municipal
administration.

August and most worthy representatives of the

nation,—l confide in your patriotism and enlighten-
ment to make every effort to endow our country
with the laws necessary to its advancement.
" The session is opened."

A Poem by " Stonewall" Jackson.

MY WIFE AND CHILD.

The Liverpool Post gives the following lines as written
by the late General " Stonewall" Jackson when serving in
the Mexican war. They will be read with a melancholy
interest now that he is no more
" The tattoo beats, the lights are gone,
. lhe camp around in slumber lies,
The night with solemn pace moves on,
The shadows thicken o'er the skies;
But sleep my weary eyes hath flown,
And sad uneasy thoughts arise.

I think of thee, oh dearest one,
Whose love my early life hath blest,
Of thee and him, our baby son,
Who slumbers on thy gentle breast;
God of the tender, frail, and lone,
Oh guard the gentle sleepers' rest.
And hover, gently hover, near
To her whose watchful eye is wet,—
The mother, wife the doubly dear,
In whose young heart have freshly met,
Two streams of love so deep and clear,
And cheer her drooping spirits yet.

Now while she kneels before Thy throne,
Oh teach her, Ruler of the skies,
That while by Thy behest alone
Earth's mightiest powers can fall or rise,
No tear is wept to Thee unknown,
No hair is lost, no sparrow dies,—

That Thou canst stay the ruthless hand
Of dark disease, and soothe its pain;
That only by Thy stern command
The battle's lost, the soldier's slain ;
That from the distant sea or land
Thou bring'st the warrior home again.

And when upon her pillow lone
Her tear-wet cheek is sadly pressed,
May happier visions beam upon
The brightening current of her breast,
Nor frowning look nor angry tone
Disturb the Sabbath of her rest.

Whatever fate those forms may show,
Loved with a passion almost wild,
By day, by night, in joy or woe,
By fears oppressed or hopes beguiled,
From every danger, every foe,
Oh God I protect my wife and child I"

THE SHAKSPERE TERCENTENARY.—It happens
conveniently that a committee has been gathered
together, for a special purpose, in connection with the
Shakspere Fund, established in 1861 for the preservation of
objects illustrative of the Life and Works of Shakspere at
Stratford-on-Avon. A public reading of Shakspere, by
Mr. and Mrs. Kean, is about to take place in St. James's
Hallfor the benefit of that fund; and a committee of noblemen
and gentlemen connected with Shaksperian literature has
been named to aid in that object. At present this commit-
tee consists of the Duke of Newcastle (president), Sir C. H.
R. Boughton, Bart., C. H. Bracebridge, Lord Justice
Knight Bruce, B. Bond Cabbell, the Earl of Carlisle, J.
P. Collier, F. W. Cosens, W. Hepworth Dixon, James
Dugdale, the Earl of Dunraven, the Rev. A. Dyce, E. F.
Flower (Mayor of Stratford-on-Avon), Earl Granville, F.
Haines. Sir R. Hamilton, Bart„ the Rev. W. Harness, R.
S. Holford, Earl Howe, H. Johnson, Lord Lindsay, Lord
Londesborough, the Lord Mayor of London, Sir E. Bulwer
Lytton, Bart,, D. Maclise, W. C. Macready, Lord John
Manners, Herman Merivale, R. Monckton Mimes, C. N.
Newdegate, Sir C. Nicholson, Bart., Sir James Prior, Gen.
Sabin© (President of the Royal Society), H. B. Sheridan,
William Tite, S. H. Walpole, B, Webster, J. Wilkinson,
T. Wright, Lord Vernon, with J. 0. Halliwell as the hon,
secretary. If these noblemen and gentlemen, says the
Athenceum, while aiding to complete the Shakspere Fund,
should think proper to undertake the arrangements for a
national celebration in April next year, the thing might be
done, and well done.

Full benefit of reduced duty obtained by pur-
chasing Horniman's pure Tea; very choice at 3s 4d. and
4s. " High Standard "at 4s. 4d. (formerly 4s. Bd.), is the
strongest and most delicious imported. Agents in every
town supply it in packets.