The Sun.
London, England, 1862-07-12 00:00:00

THE "'SUN, "7LONDON,'SATITRDAY EVE KING, JULY 12, 1862.

in fault. General BENHAM is, indeed, it is said, to
be brought before a court-martial, but that will
not restore the legions of this modern VARUS.
Charleston will now be safe probably for a long
time to come. It was supposed that it was to be a
4th of July present to Mr. LINCOLN, and a topic for
the oratory of the day. The orators have had a
mournfully different story to tell of the city which
began th© rebellion.
But of Richmond the story was worse. The
Grand Army defeated, and huddled together be-
tween the little river Chickahominy and the large
river St. James, is the topic there. Further con-
sideration only confirms the views we briefly ex-
pressed on Thursday, on the first receipt of the
intelligence. We cannot perceive the slightest
evidence of the retreat of the right wing to the
back of the left wing for strategic purposes, except,
indeed, the strategy requisite to avoid utter rout
and destruction. JACKSON, who showed such
ability in the Valley of the Shenandoah, before his
opponents knew that he had left it,was at Richmond,
showing equal ability in the greatest battle of the war
there, and again proving himself victor even over
M'CLELLAN. Nothing can alter the facts :
First. That the right wing was pushed back
completely behind the left. Secondly. That in so
doing it had to abandon the Richmond and West
Point Railway, from which the army received its
supplies from the York River. Thirdly. That this
involved the abandonment of the White House, a
grand depot, quite a canvas town of military
stores, not far from West Point. Fourthly,
that :the whole army of M'CLELLAN, which had
been hoping to get into higher and healthier
ground, is now compelled to post itself between
two rivers; and, fifthly, that it has given up in-
vesting Richmond, and, according to all appear-
ances will have enough to do to resist Con-
federate attacks. Unless M'CLELLAN can
attack the city, which is improbable in-
deed, or can retreat with the disgrace of
being driven from the Confederate capital, he
will have to go into summer quarters in a very un-
healthy position. His loss of men from sickness is
described, even by friendly journals and writers, to
be something fearful.
What will be the effect of the Charleston and
Richmond victories on the North ? The first was,
of course, a comparatively small affair, and may be
set down to obvious incapacity of officers who had
the lives of brave men at their disposal. Still it
shows that Charleston is not to be taken any day.
But the Richmond affair will show that some one
is greatly at fault, or that the North is not strong
enough for its work. It is now plain that
M'CLELLAN'S demands for reinforcements were
not made without reason, unless, we suppose,
which is not likely, that his men were de-
ficent in courage. Mr. STANTON, the Secretary
for War, is always said to be his enemy,
and much blame may be cast on him. M'CLELLAN
appears to have aimed at a semi-investment of the
city, and he may not be strong enough for that.
But be the blame where it may, the superior ability
of Southern generals, and the superior fighting of
Southern soldiers has again been illustrated. There
were no gunboats to aid. the North here, and it does
not appear as if the Federal soldiers could easily
beat the Confederates without their help. Whether
or not the North be irritated and stung to greater
exertions, it is certain the South will be encouraged
and emboldened to fight with greater determina-
tion than ever. They will not easily surrender
the fruits of recent victories—the increased quan-
tity of provisions grown in the South this summer
will amply supply their necessary wants, and they
will now assuredly not, give in for want of luxu-
ries. Manchester may calculate now ou a long
and weary war, for we do not imagine that Northern
ambition is at all likely at present to succumb to
reason. As, therefore, the South is not to be con-
quered in a campaign, Manchester must arouse
itself to its primary duty.

The Prince and Princess of Hesse arrived at
Brussels on the afternoon bethre last, having landed at
Antwerp from the Victoria and Albert royal yacht, in the
morning. The Princess was dressed in mourning. The
Count de Flandre went to meet them at Antwerp, and
accompanied them to Brussels, where they were received
at the Northern Railway station by the Duke and Duchess
of Brabant, and conducted in State carriages to the Pa-
lace. The English and Prussian Ministers were present
at the station. The Prince and Princess were to leave the
next day for Germany.
A new comet was discovered on the 3d inst. at
Marseilles by M. Tempel, in the constellation of Cassiopeia.
It is rapidly journeying towards the polar star, and will
soon, it is believed, be visible to the naked eye.

RAIN IN ENGLAND.—As a matter of fact, Eng-
land, though a rainy country, is far surpassed by Norway
and even by a part of Spain. Except in such an abnormal
year as 1860, sunny weather during six months at least may
be reasonably expected as the rule and not the exception.
Yet the misty ideas of the Roman historian still float in
people's minds. Even if dispossessed of the notion that
England as a country is remarkable for rain and clouds,
every one transfers the notion to his own county or to some
other county where his summer holyday was once spoilt, so
as to suit his particular grievance. Devon and Westmore-
land are special victims to this, but Lincolnshire is the gene-
ral scapegoat for atmospheric sins. It is but quite recently
that railroads have informed people that its inhabitants are
not web-footed, and do not keep boats instead of carriages.
It is supposed to be the home of fogs, mists, and anguish
miasmata. Only those who are deeply read can discrimi-
nate between the fens, wolds, and marsh into which it is
physically divided, and the leaping-poles, still to be seen in
a few districts, serve to keep in a state of credulous vitality
the fabulous notions which have been mentioned. Yet,
notwithstanding its evil odour, statistics disclose to us that
Lincolnshire is among the driest counties of England.—
Once a Week.

THE CORONERSHTP OF THE WESTERN DIS •
TRICT.--Yesterday, at 12 o'clock, a special County Court
was held at the Town-hall, Brentford, before the Sheriffs of
London and Middlesex, assisted by Mr. James Burchell
and the Under-Sheriffs, for the election of a Coroner for
the Western District of Middlesex. Only two candidates
offered themselves—Mr, Frederick Charsley and Mr. Jas.
Bird—both attorneys. Mr. Tootell proposed, and Mr.
Wools seconded, the nomination of Mr. Charsley. Mr.
Parnell proposed, and Mr. J. H. Walker seconded the
nomination of Mr. Bird. Mr. Charsley said he had come
forward as a candidate unshackled by party feeling. Ho
was not there to represent the brewing, licensing, or sport-
ing interest, but as an independent man having some expe-
rience as to the duties of the office. If he resided a few yards
out of the county, was that a circumstance to separate him
from soliciting their suffrages ? It had been stated against
him that he held several offices. He was the coroner of
South Buckinghamshire, and knew something of the duties
4.-4 the office. He was willing, if elected, to give up all his
appointments. Mr. Bird on coming forward, said he had
been long connected with the county. His opponent had
come from a neighbouring county, and had told them he
would resign his appointments if he was elected, but he
would very likely find it impossible to do so. It had been
circulated that it he was appointed he would discharge the
duties of coronership by deputy. lie could assure them he
should do nothing of the kind while in health. The
Sheriffs asked it any freeholder had to propose any other
candidate, and no one coming forward a show of hands was
taken, and declard to be in favour of Mr. Bird. A poll
was then demanded on the part of Mr. Charsley, and the
special County Court was then adjourned to Monday next.
The poll will be open one day, from 8 to 4 o'clock.
The " Havelocks," or 48th Middlesex Rifle Volu-
nteers, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel George
Cruikshank, assembled at the Wellington Barracks, St.
James's Park, on Monday evening, for the purpose of in-
spection by Lieutenant-Colonel C. Morris, C. 8., when the
corps were put through various movements by their colonel
and also by the Mak& and the adjutant. After the inspec-
tion Colonel Morris addressed the men, and expressed him-
self satisfied with their state of discipline, considering the
short time the corps had been embodied. The corps there
marched, with their brass and drum and fife bands, back to
their head-quarters, Cook's-court, Lincoln's-inn-fields,
GOING TO LAW.--In the superior courts of com-
mon law, 114,850 writs were issued for the commencement
of action in the year 1861; in the county courts, 903,957
plaints were entered ; in the sheriff's court of London and
the borough courts, 30,507; making, in all, 1,049,314. The
entire adult population of England and Wales, both men
and, women, is not more than ten times the number.

Viee-Admiral Sir Alexander Milne's time as
Commander-in-Chief in the West Indies and North
America expires in January next, and rumour has already
assigned Rear-Admiral Erskine as his successor.—A7my
and Navy Gazette.

We are glad to be enabled to announce the
safety of Her Majesty's sloop Mutine, which by the last
accounts from the Pacific was reported to have been
wrecked. The Mutine was at Panama on the 13th of
June.—Army and Navy Gazette.
_ _

The Second Chamber of Holland is continuing
the debate on the bill for abolishing slavery in the East
Indies. Art. 3, fixing the surveillance of the State at ten
years, was adopted by 42 to 46. Art. 4, declaring that the
State should direct and encourage the immigration of free
labourers, was passed with amendments on the details.
The debate on Art. 5, concerning indemnities to slave-
holders, is not yet determined.

EMIGRATION TO BRITISH COLUMBIA.—The Silis-
tria, belonging to Messrs. H. T. Wilson and Chamber's
White Star line of packet clippers, sailed yesterday for
Victoria, Vancouver's Island. This is the first ship sent
out by this firm to Vancouver's Island. Besides a full
cargo, the Silistria also took out 250 passengers, of whom
30 were in the poop.

A letter from Alexandria, of the 29th June, in
the Progres of Lyons, says :—" The rise of the Nile has
commenced, and the Government, in view of the inunda-
tion, is adopting precautionary measures. The heat is
excessive here. The works on the Isthmus of Suez are
being urged on most energetically. There are upwards of
25,000 men at present employed in cutting the canal. The
news from the Lebanon are not satisfactory, as it is said
that the Druses of the Haram testify some intention of
again rising against the Christians."
CAMBRIDGE, July 11.—A large salver, and other
elegant pieces of silver plate, were yesterday presented to
Mr. Romilly, the late Registrary of the University, in tes-
timony of the unvarying and obliging courtesy with which
for 30 years he had discharged the duties of his office, and
as a mark of the great esteem and regard in which he has
ever been held by all who know him. The testimonial was
presented by the Master of Emmanuel College, in the name
of the subscribers, and in the presence of those who were in
Cambridge.

The exertions of Lord Ranelagh to develope the
volunteer movement are deserving of praise, but the mode
in which his lordship has sometimes desired to assert his
individuality has not always been equally fortunate. No
one who knows Col. Morris will imagine that he is likely
to exaggerate the importanoe of his duties, but when he was
sent upon duty by the War-office to inspect a gathering of
volunteers, it certainly argues an indifference to the first
principles of military discipline on the part of the senior
officer to say to the inspector that " he disallows his right
to interfere." Col. Morris has, we believe, made a repre-
sentation of the facts, which has led to a strong letter from
the War Department to Lord Ranelagh ; and we are very
much gratified to learn that his lordship has not adhered to
his original languaga.—Army and Navy Gazette.

THE KIRKCALDY BURGHS.—A vacancy in the
representation of these burghs is, we learn, about to take
place through the resignation of Col. Ferguson, owing to
continued bad health. Though it may be some days before
the necessary preliminaries are completed, Col. Ferguson is
understood to have already applied for the stewardship of
the Chiltern Hundreds, or some other nominal office, the
acceptance of which vacates the seat. From what we hear
there is likely to be a perplexing abundance of Liberal can-
didates.—Scotsman.

ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.—We under-
stand that the Minister of War of France has, at the re-
quest of the council of this society, kindly permitted the
bands of the Zouaves and of the Gendarmes of the Imperial
Guard to prolong their stay in London until after Wednes-
day next, for the purpose of performing in the gardens of
the society each day until then. Without this permission
they were to have left London on the 13th (Sunday).

CHILD MURDER.—Yesterday morning a great
deal of excitement was caused in the vicinity of Newington-
causeway, owing to the body of a male child having been
found with its throat cut in a frightful manner at Bridge-
house-place wrapped in brown paper. It awaits an inquest.
DEATH OF AN INFANT FROM REPLETlON.—Yes-
terday Mr. 11. Raffles Walthew, the deputy coroner for
East Middlesex, resumed an adjourned inquiry at the Wil-
liam the Fourth, West-street, Mild-end Old Town, on view
of the body of Emma Wood, aged one year and 9 months,
who died from eating a large quantity of beefsteak pudding,
under the following circumstances :—lt appeared from the
evidence that the mother, about ten days since, gave the
deceased some beefsteak pudding for breakfast, although
of such tender age, and shortly afterwards she was
seized with illness. The • medical gentleman called in
found the deceased in great pain The stomach was dis •
tended and death soon took place. He had since made a
post mortem examination of the body, and had found in the
stomach about Boz. of beefsteak pudding. He had mea-
sured some of the pieces of meat, and found them one inch
and a half in length. The meat was in an undigested condi-
tion, and had, in his opinion, produced death through in-
flammation of the stomach. The deceased was in a weakly
condition, and such a quantity of meat and pudding was not
fit, oven for anadult person, at breakfast. The jury returned
a verdict in accordance with the opinion of the medical
gentleman.

THREATENING NOTICE.—Some excitement has
taken place at the Royal ArsGnal, Woolwich, in consequence
of Mr. Nathaniel Norman, assistant constructor at the car-
riage department, having received a letter containing a
rough tracing of a coffin, and threats of assassination. The
following is a correct copy of the document, which is badly
written :—" 9th July, 1862.—Mr. Norman,—This is to
corshorn you against your coming fate—prepare yourself
for i will take your Life befoi e a weak from this you are the
workmans enemy in this place and your Life i will take be•
fore you see next month--you d— coundrel and to h yoy
will go." The police are now engaged in an investigation
of the matter, and it is believed the writer of the document
will be discovered.

DINGWALL.—A MAN KILLED BY A BULL.—A
melancholy accident, which has since unfortunately proved
fatal, occurred near Dingwall, on Monday last. It appears
that Mr. William Macdonald, brewer and innkeeper, left
town on the day in question with a cow, which he was to
leave at the farm of Pitglassie, in this neighbourhood. On
arriving at his destination, he drove the animal into an en-
closed park wherein were two bulls, and then rashly at-
tempted to drive one of the two, a young beast, out by the
park gate. The infuriated bull at once rushed at him and
dashed him to the ground, and then backing for a short
distance, and lowering its head, prepared for another as-
sault, when assistance opportunely arrived, and the animal
was driven off. On examination, it was found that Mr.
Macdonald had been so severely injured that he had to be
at once removed to town, and placed under the care of Dr.
Robertson, who found that almost all the ribs on the left
side had been fractured by the force of the blow. Mr. Mac-
donald lingered in great agony until Tuesday evening, when
he expired.—Ross-shire Independent.

RETURN OF THE BISHOP OF MALTA.--A. letter
from Valetta, dated the 4th inst., states that the Maltese
have not yet got over the excitement caused by the return
from Rome of Monsignors Pace Forno, the Roman Catho-
lic Bishop. His progress from the landing-place to his
palace in Valetta presented a scene of frantic enthusiasm.
The demonstration, however, was chiefly confined to the
lower classes. They took the horses out of his carriage
and pulled it into the town amid the most vehement shouts
of " Viva Papa Re I" and the waving of innumerable yel-
low flags. In the evening a partial public illumination
took place. The bishop was bearer of a letter from the
Pope, thanking the Maltese population for their address of
condolence and bestowing upon them his Apostolic bene-
diction. The Pope has conferred upon Captain Cal-
verfique, who commands the French packet which con-
veyed the bishop to Civita Vecchia, the decoration of
the Cross of St. Gregory. The Governor, Sir Gaspard Le
Marchant, paid a State visit on the 26th ult. to Monsignors
Pace Forno, in return for a farewell paid him previous to
his departure for Romo.
THE WEATHER AND CROPS IN SCOTLAND.—The
wheat and barley harvest in Stirlingshire will be some
weeks later than in previous years. Owing to the excess
of moisture, the crops have made but little progress during
the past month ; but although it is anticipated that on
many farms there may be a deficiency in the yield, a few
weeks of warm and genial weather would go a great way
in rendering the harvest abundant. Oats in low grounds
have been all but swamped by the superabundant moisture;
but on the high grounds they have a much better appear-
ance, though, taken as a whole, they appear thin. Pota-
toes look well, and from what we have seen of the esculent
the quality is good and free from disease. The yield of
hay is abundant, although thin, and there has been a defi-
ciency of clover. Beans are all in bloom, and in a very
forward state. Turnips, which were late in being sown
owing to the adverse weather, are, of course, especially in
the low-lying grounds, in a backward state. The gardens
also suffered greatly from the rains and high winds, but in
all probability there will nevertheless be considerably above
an average of the apple and pear crop.—Edinburgh
Courant.
A statement just published of the exports
of Colonial Produce to France during the eight
months ending the 30th of April last shows that,
with the exception of coffee, the increase of general
trade between England and France since the date
of the complete operation of the treaty has not had
much influence in stimulating activity in the ship-
ments from this country to France of those articles
of colonial produce of which this country is the en-
trepot. The value, however, of the coffee exported
hence to France has increased from £8,313 in the
eight months ending April, 1860, and £82,014 in
1861, to -0168,881 in 1862; of indigo, the amount
was 1'30,754 in 1860, X 187,599 in 1861, and
1144,859 in 1862 ; of rice, £33,121 in 1860,
£148,658 in 1861, and £59,976 in 1862 ; of cotton,
£222,318 in 1860, £219,633 in 1861, and £293,_
.988
in 1862; of silk, £971,509 in 1860, £2,627,660
1861, and £2,250,658 in 1862 ; and of wool,
£367,709 in 1860, £595,762 in 11861, and
£510.190 in 1862.

LATEST NEWS.

PARIS, JULY 12.

The Moniteur of this morning announces that the
Emperor arrived yesterday at Vichy, and that the
Empress is staying at St. Cloud.
The 3loniteur also says :—" The news from
Mexico of the 15th ult., published in the Madrid
papers, has not yet been confirmed,"

TURIN, JULY 11.
To-day, in the Chamber of Deputies, Signor Rat-
tazzi sad

" The Chamber knows what our foreign relations
have been for the last two years. Having no re-
presentative at St. Petersburg, it has been impos-
sible for the Government to open direct negotiations
with the Government of the Czar; but the Empe-
ror of the French, ever having the welfare of Italy in
view, interposed his good offices on her behalf, and
his efforts have been crowned with success. The
Czar has declared himself disposed to receive an
Extraordinary Italian Mission, after which regular
diplomatic relations will be reestablished between
the two countries. As there has been no rupture
with Prussia, we have been able to enter into direct
negotiations with the Government of that country.
A despatch from our representative at Berlin an-
nounces today the recognition of the Kingdcm of
Italy by Prussia. The diplomatic documents rela-
tive to Russia will be laid on the table, and I hope
in a few days to be able to do the same with those
relating to Prussia."
Signor Rattazzi then announced the betrothal of
the Princess Pia to the King of Portugal. The
Minister added :

" Italy takes her place among the Powers of the
first rank in Europe. She will be able to fulfil the
expectations universally formed of her, and will be
a powerful instrument in extending liberty and
civilisation."

The Minister of Finance then presented a Bill
granting the sum of 500,000 lire for the dowry of
the Princess, the urgency for the discussion of
which was agreed to by the Chamber.
A committee was appointed to congratulate the
King.

PARIS, JULY 11.

The news received from Madrid of a Provisional
Government having been established in the city of
Mexico is considered doubtful.

The Moniteur of to-day gives an account of the
reception of the Emperor at Bourges.
His Majesty, in reply to the address of the
Mayor, said that he intended to create a great
military establishment at Bourges, which, on ac-
count of its central position, would increase the
defensive forces of France.

In reply to the Archbishop of Bourges, the Em-
peror thanked him for his proofs of devotion, and
added that, in the presence of injustice and ex-
citement, he would remain immovable in the line
of policy which he had followed, and, while main-
taining intact sovereign rights, he would seize every
occasion for expressing his respect for religion.

PARIS, JULY 11.

The Petrie of this evening says ;
" We have every reason to believe that the nego-
tiations between France and Russia have brought
about a general understanding. The two Govern-
ments are said to have agreed on the mode of ex-
amining and solving the questions relative to the
Christians in the East. They have by mutual con-
cessions arrived at a complete harmony of views on
these questions, as well as an identical appreciation
of Italian affairs, admitting the recognition of
existing facts. The two Governments have agreed
upon the course which it is desirable for the
Cabinet of Turin to pursue in questions yet un-
settled, in order to avoid acts productive of compli-
cations. This understanding between France and
Russia extends also to a solution of the Schleswig
question."

THE PENINSULAR MAILS.
SOUTHAMPTON, JULY 12.

The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steam-
ship Tagus, with the Peninsular mails. from Lisbon
on the 7th inst., arrived off Hurst Castle telegraph
station at 8.15 a.m. to-day.