The Sun.
London, England, 1862-07-17 00:00:00

COCHIN CHINA.

A private 2etter from Saigon, of the 31st of May,
published by n
a therd has
Moniteur de l' Armee, states that
Admiral B
serted in the Treaty of Peace
negotiated with the Env‘..'
v$ of the Emperor of
o
Annum some stipulations in faN.
lur of the Christian
religion. The Admiral has demanuled that all the
advantages conceded to France and the Roman
Catholic Church by the Emperor Gia-Laca.'s, from
1789 till 1802, and revoked by that Mona.re"
successors, shall be again recognised. The Adrn:-
ral reminded the Envoys that it was to an illus-
trious Frenchman, the Bishop d'Adran, and his
cowatriots, that Gia-Laong, the grandfather of the
reigning Emperor, owed the conquest of his States
when he had been driven from them by an usurper.
lie added that the concessions then made by this
Prince could not be considered as simple acts of
favour, but were the price of eminent services
rendered him.

SLAUGHTER OF 3,800 SHEEP AT ONE TIME.—It
may not be generally known that the "scab" is a disease
eminently contagious and destructive of sheep-life, and
that it rages with fearful virulence in Victoria. Diseased
sheep are, on no consideration, permitted to cross the border
into New South Wales ; and if the "scab" be discovered
to exist in a flock the drivers are by law compelled to de-
stroy them to prevent the spreading of a disease so fatal.
Some few weeks since a flock of sheep numbering nearly
3,800 were driven across the Murray, with the intentiono
taking them to some part of the new country lately
mhedisease;
dis-
covered in the direction of Cooper's Creek. At ttime it
Was suspected that they were not entirely freei allowed
to
pass.
but, as nothing could be proved, were
alaese broke out,
They had not proceeded far when the
and were at once condemned ; and, in isntockyard was
niently dispose of so large a number,
us disorder to conve-
niently in blaying
con-
structed on the spot. Some 30 p
101 teed in three hours; prepa-
which process occu-
the animals, which was completed. in
rations were then made to
.buhrts._
Letter from Melbourne.
piscl two whole days and nig
E. XFIIBITION —The clues-
holders to pay for the
at the entrance to the pic-
ture -ticket
ofE
the INTERN
liabilityAbTorfle ous :aasA:
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deposit of their um
been taken
out against the Commissioners in
ture galleries, will be legally decided on August 6, a sum
moos having
the Brom
County Court, by a gentleman whose ptum-
brella has boneen
detained for the third time, after having
been restored twice without payment—once in consequence
of a lawyer's letter, and once on his personal remonstrance
at the secretary's office,

HIS HIGHNESS THE VICEROY OF
EGYPT S FETE.

His Highness the Viceroy of Egypt, b order to
testi y his appreciation of the hospitality he had
received during his visit to London, more particu-
larly to those whose graceful favours he had received,
determined to receive them in Oriental style on
, board his fine steam yacht yesterday.
For several days many persons have been engaged
in preparations for the fete, and as far as thein-
structions of the Viceroy were concerned no expense
had been spared to make the entertainment worthy
of the giver and also the receivers.
Our readers will remember that the Viceroy's
steam yacht went to Liverpool to be lengthened,
and since may be said to be thoroughly transformed.
The well-known firm of George Forrester added 75
feet to her length, and after many additions to the
steam machinery, the state saloons were handsomely
decorated by papier macho and glass panels painted
11 landscapes. The roof of the state saloon, divided
into numerous compartments, with a gilt mould-
ing, has a rich and light aspect. The state saloon,
wherein the banquet was served, was carpeted by
a rich pile carpet, admirably suited to the orna-
mental accessories of the room. All the furniture,
excepting the chairs of the guests of his Highness,
was of the finest mahogany, covered with crimson
satin brocade, and each of the saloon windows had a
richly carved and gilt cornice, hung with curtains, of
crimson and white brocade. The very master .
piece of elegance and luxury was the Viceroy's bed-
room, en suite with the saloon. No European
potentate could have conceived a more elaborately-
furnished dormitory. The bedstead framework was
richly gilt, and the furniture covered by a beauti-
fully embroidered brocade. The spacious apart-
ment was adorned by rich buhi cabinets and chests
of drawers of the choicest woods. In the centre
was a table of ebony, bearing a candelabrum of
silver. At one end was the toilet table, the look-
ing-glass being framed in silver gilt. This WO.'
riously arranged room was on this occasion exclu-
sively appropriated to the Royal and distinguished
female visitors. Among the alterations made at
Woolwich, Messrs Forrester and Co., under the
Viceroy's own orders, have added two state rooms
on each of the paddle-boxes, which at a late hour
were used for smoking. Both rooms are lined with
crimson and satin damask, with curtains of light
blue figured damask, and blinds of marine blue silk.
The after deck was the prominent object of la-
terest. The path to the state cabin and saloon was
covered with scarlet cloth, and all around the deck
were terraces of the choicest varieties of flowers.
No less than 4,500 plants were supplied by Mr. T.
Brigden, of King William-street, City, and what
were particularly admired, natural grapes, black
and white, apples, and figs, in pots, placed at in-
tervals. The state saloon was beautifully deco-
rated by the rarest cut flowers. The banquetting
table was tastefully arranged, and covers were laid
for 50 persons. The ornamental plate was all of a
utilitarian description, for although the board was
profusely decorated with flowers, there was an air
sence of the customary vases. Beyond some exqui-
sitely.chased and sculptured stands containing bon•
bons, and the rare fruits clustered in bouquets, this
table was different from anything to be seen at
home. On elaborately-worked silver stands,work-
ing on a pivot,were placed seven descriptions of wines,
sherries, hock, claret, sauterne, and linel, port and
champagne being also supplied. Next to the
wines came a corresponding stand for raspberries,

currents, and the most approved fruits of the
season. Then came a similar silver stand and
crystal dishes of pickles, so numerous in variety as
to surpass the writer's vocabulary. The only
drawback to the Viceroy's princdly entertainment,
and one that really is to be regretted, is the want
of the bill of fare. We were informed that it was
not usual with the Egyptians to supply that
edium of information, consequently we are un-
able to gratify onr readers. Suffice to say the
banqnb t was purely in the eastern style, the wines
being per.mitted only by the enlarged and liberal
views of the Viceroy.
The Hon. Charles A. Murray, selected by the
Queen to attend Qn the Viceroy, and Mr. Larking,
the courteous diplumatic representative of his
Royal Highness, were in attendance shortly after
two o'clock, to superintend the preliminary arrange-
ments.

Just before the company congregated a severe
storm passed over Woolwich, and it is feared would
mar the fete. The Duke and Duchess of Somerset,
Viscount and Viscountess Pal merston ,Earl Granville,
Earl and Ccuntess Russell, however, were among
the early arrivals.
Their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Cam'
bridge, the Princess Mary, and Prince William of
Denmark arrived at ten minutes to five o'clock.
Lady Geraldine Somerset and Lady Marian Alford
accompanied the Royal party.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge and
her Royal Highness the Grand Duchess of Mecklen-
burg Strelitz, attended by Lady Caroline Oust
and Colonel Tyrwhitt, came shortly afterwards.
The Viceroy's band, on the arrival of the Royal
family, played the National Anthem.

The banquet passed off without the slightest hitch.
Gunter's experienced waiters were at a loss at times,
owing to the courses being what they considered
not a la mode. However, the Royal and other
guests seemed thoroughly to appreciate the extra-
ordinary affair. Nothing Imperial or Royal could
surpass the choice fruit or the magnificence of the
banquet. Some of the dishes of Sevres china cost
100 guineas each. It is as well to observe that the
Viceroy drank only water, that from the Nile, dur—
ing the banquet.
Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess
of Cambridge, the Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg
S(relitz, and the Grand Duke of Saxe Weinaur took
their departure shortly after nine o'clock.
The Duke and Duchess of Somerset, Viscount
and Viscountess Palmerston, &c., left for London
soon afterwards.

The Earl and Counteo Russell departed for
Richmond Park.

All who had the honour to pavtake of the hospi-
tality of his highness retired highly gratified by the
cordiality and magnificence of the entertainment.

ARRIVAL OF PRINCE AND PRINCESS

LOUIS AT DARMSTADT.

On Saturday last, at half past five o'clock in the after..
noon, their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess
Louis of Hesse made their entry into Darmstadt. The
Grand Duke, the Prince and Princess Charles William
Louis (parents of Prince Louis), the Prince and Princes&
Alexander, and other relatives of their Royal Highnesses,
had met them previous to reaching Darmstadt, and accom-
panied them for the remainder of the journey.
ao e t on
their arrival bypoetical
The railway station, as well as the whole town, was hand-
some)' decorated, decorated, and at the former place a guard of honour
of the' st Regiment of Cavalry, with their band, were
stationed.
..;heir Royal Highnesses w e
congratulatedn
t chief
authorities of the city and by the
izens,d a
pl
commander of an hcnorary guard of ci
em by a party of young girls
address was handed to .th
Their Royal Highnesse:s,
though not unmoved at the
warmth of their reception,
returned their acknowledgments
for the cheers which met them o, all sides, and then took
carriage drawn y six horses, and were
conveyed to
their places in a
Prince Charles's Palace a., a walking pace, pre-
ceded and followed by thu mounted guard
Reis and Wilheimmen Strause, throng-1:i which the pro-
cession passed, were gaily decorated,
rand were lined on
either side by the guilds and choral societies, the scholars of
the town schools, with their flags and banners: ; while be-
hind them were thousands of people of all classes, many of
whom had travelled some distance in order to be present.
It was an exceedingly animated sight as their Royal
Highnesses passed through the city, amid the joyful
ejaculations of the masses of people, the sounds of the
welcoming bells, and the fluttering of the thousands
of flags and banners waving on all sides. All eyes were
naturally turned on the young Princess, beaming with.
grace and beauty, of WllOB2 excellent qualities so much had
been heard, snd who was now greeted by the inhabitants as
their own. Ali
" elcorne I" a thousand times repeated greeted
her Royal Highness on all sides, and flowers were showered
on her in profusion. A kindly look of gratitude from the
Royal pair and repeated inclinations of the head testified to
the pleasure they felt at their cordial reception.
Notwithstanding the rainy weather, thousands of people
continued to remain in front of the Palace, and most
heartily did rhv join in the cheers raised from time to
tirue during the evening. The whole of the Grand Ducal
fam, with the Princes and Princesses, appeared at the
windilyows and graciously acknowledged this demonstration.
Their Royal Highnesses travelled from Bingen to Ma-
Yellee by railway, and proceeded up the Rhine by steam-
boat, reaching Darmstadt by train. Throughout the whole
journey from Bingen they were most heartily greeted at all
places where a halt watt made, and an earnest was given of
the demonstration awaiting them on reaching their desti-
nation.