The Sun.
London, England, 1853-07-19 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 19, 1853.

totally inaccurate, but that it was utterly impos-
sible that the/ e could be the slightest foundation,
in fact, for the pretext, put forward, that the occu-
pation of the Principalities was in any degree
ascribable to the position of the combined fleets
in the vicinity of the Dardanelles. A simple
comparison of dates removes the veil from this
flimsy pretext, which, even if true, would by no
means justify the movement of the Russian troops
across the Pruth, and the deliberate violation of
the treaties into which the CZAR had previously
entered with the other great Powers. It was on
the 31st of May, eighteen days before the resolu-
tion of the Western Powers to send their fleets to
Besika Bay, was known at St. Petersburgh, that
the 'ultimatum of the EMPEROR of Russia was
dispatched in the form of a note to RESCHID
PASHA, containing a very clearly expressed inti-
mation of the approaching occupation of the
Danubian Provinces. This resolution was an-
nounced to all the European Powers by the mani-
festo of the 11th of June, at which time the
French fleet was at Salamis and the English fleet
at Malta. Here, then, is the Power so chary of
its honour and dignity that will not brook the
slightest interference with its arrogant assump-
tions convicted, on the most conclusive and un-
answerable testimony, of wilful and deliberate
mendacity, such as would banish a private indi-
vidual from society—of putting forward as an
exciting cause of action that which did not, and
could not, in any way have influenced the ques-
tion one way or other. It will be difficult for the
Russian diplomatist to extricate himself from the
difficulty in which he is involved by his own want
of caution, and to which he has been so firmly
held by the French Minister.

But, were it otherwise—had the combined
fleets indeed taken up the position which they
now occupy—what justification would that have
afforded for the step taken by Russia ? There was
the difference of objects of the two forces. The
military force was in the neighbourhood of the
Turkish dominions, without the consent of the
Porte, as a hostile demonstration for the purpose
of aggression—the naval 'one, at its request, or,

at all events, with its full concurrence, for the
purpose of protection if any occasion should un-
fortunately arise for their interference. The
Russians deliberately disregarded existing treaties,
the French and English respected those very
treaties ; in fact, to their presence outside the
Dardanelles, no objection could be offered by the
most zealous opponent. From the moment
of the passage of the Pruth, without the sha-
dow of a justification, except, indeed, the right of
war—"a war derived front a new principle, fraught
with disastrous consequences-7-a principle leading
to nothing less than the oppression in time of
peace of weak States by their powerful neigh-
bours"—the Allied Fleets were justified—on the
invitation of the SULTAN—on entering the Dar-
danelles and the Bosphorus—of being, as Count
NESSELRODE manifestly supposed them to be at
the time when he penned his specious missive
" within sight of the Turkish Capital." Russia
cannot, then, by any means shake the responsibi-
lity of having taken the initiative in proceedings
which led to very dangerous consequences, and
may possibly produce the most calamitous results
to herself as well as to the rest of Europe.

STAMFORD RACES.

(THIS DAY.)

ORDER OF RUNNING.
Sweepstakes-2.45.
St. Leger-3.15. .
Burghley Stakes-4.0,
Handicap Plate-4.30.
ARRIVALS.-Sister to Ring of Troy and Nelly,

BANKRUPTCY COURT.-(THIS DAY.

(Before Mr. Commissioner Holroyd.)

IN RE GIIRR.

FAILURE Or A GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR.—This
bankrupt was described as of Chatham, carcase butcher,
&c., &c. To-day was appointed for consideration of his
certificate.

The balance-sheet, prepared by Messrs. Robinson and
Knowles, Basinghall-street, commences Jan. 7, 1852,
with a deficiency of 1071., the bankrupt having been a
loser on Government contracts. The bankrupt had made
purchases to the extent of nearly 15,0001. between
January and December, and had lost 7161. The present
debts amount to 1,0341. 35. ld. ; and to creditors, fully
secured 1,876/. 4s. 6d. The assets are small.
There was no opposition. His Honour granted a
certificate of the second class.

DECIMAL CURRENCY.

TO THE EDITOR OE THE BUN.

Snz,—With reference to some remarks upon a decimal
currency in your money article of yesterday, I beg to
remind your correspondent that the object of a coinage
is not to express with exactness any arbitrarily given
fraction ; but rather, to express fractions sufficiently
small for the convenient transaction of the monetary
concerns of life. This condition would be fulfilled by
some such scheme as the following, for instance :—Let
the present two shilling piece be the unit, composed of
twenty (not twenty-four pence), each such penny to con-
sist of five farthings. To suit such a plan, no alteration
in our existing coinage would be needed, excepting in the
copper coins, while the derangement in existing mone-
tary contracts would be infinitesimally small.
I say nothing, of course, upon the general question of
the merits of any decimal system, as compared with our
present one ; because upon this point no man who has
ever thought five minutes on the subject can entertain a
doubt.—l am, Sir, your obedient servant,

H. W. MEAbE KING,
Liverpool, 16th July, 1853.

LOLA MONlES.—Letters from San Francisco state
that Lola Mentes had arrived in California, and had
appeared on the stage there, in her favourite character
in Lola Ilfontes en Baviere. Her success is described as
immense.
THE YELLOW FEVER,—SOUTHAMPTON, July 18.—The
total number of cases of yellow fever on board the
Orinoco, which arrived from the West Indies on Sunday
evening, was 48, of which 14 proved fatal. The first
case made its appearance on the day after the ship ar-
rived at St. Thomas, in the person of a seaman, and
during the remainder of her stay, while waiting for the
intercolonial steamers, no less than 33 cases occurred.
These were confined to the seamen and stokers, with the
exception of a midshipman, Mr. Hey, and three engi-
neers. After leaving St. Thomas there were 15 fresh
cases, among whom was the servant of a French gentle-
man. The fore peak of the steamer was fitted up and
used as an hospital during the time the ship was in har-
bour at St. Thomas ; but on her leaving, the heat being
excessive from the closing of the porta, the medical
officer of the ship, Dr. Finlay, suggested the removal of
the sick on deck, and Captain Hast immediately ordered
a double awning to be spread on the fore part of the
spar deck, where, after their removal, the sufferers soon
felt the benefit of the change, which was attended by a
diminution of the sickness. The passengers and ship's
company, feeling that they were greatly indebted to Dr.
Finlay for his kindness and humanity, presented that
gentleman with a very flattering address. It appears
that Dr. Finlay performed not only the immediate duties
of his office, but also those of nurse and constant attend-
ant on the sick, night and day, during the awful ravages
of the scourge. The Rev. John Freeman, of British
Guiana (a passenger by the Orinoco), was most assiduous
in affording spiritual consolation to the sick and dying,
and performing the last sad offices of committing the re-
mains of the departed to the deep. He also suggested,
after his sermon on Sunday, July 10, that a collection
should be made for the relief of the widows and families
of those who had died of the fever. The sum of 471.
Is. 6d. was accordingly subscribed, and placed in the
hands of Captain Hest for distribution among the sur-
vivors.
AMSTERDAM AND ROTTERDAM PRODUCE MARKETS.--
The weekly reviews from the Amsterdam and Rotter-
dam produce markets state, that no material change had
occurred in business. Coffee was steady, but the trans-
actions had been limited ; and sugar, raw and refined,
was in greater demand, with a tendency to improve-
ment. Indigo was maintained at firm prices ; dried
fruits were well supported; and the transactions in rice
had been more animated.
ROUEN.—The letters from Rouen speak of dullness in
the market for manufactures, the unfavourable state of
the weather having generally checked business.
GREAT LUXEMBOURG COMPANY.—The seventh annual
report of this company, which is to hold its meeting in
Brussels, on the 22d inst., and in London on the 20th,
states that all difficulties have been surmounted and
nothing hinders the conclusion of the undertaking within
the time stipulated in the last convention made with the
Belgian Government. The whole of the land required
for the line from Brussels to Namur has been purchased
at fair prices. The men employed on the line are work-
ing in double brigades, and the works are pronounced
to be well executed. The directors make it appear that
they have saved the company 36,0001. in the purchasing
of rails, comparing the price with the present market
rates. A new trace from Namur to Arlon has been de-
termined on in conjunction with the authorities ; the
distance is now reduced to 84 miles without a single
tunnel. Upon this trace the contractors are now at
work. The directors propose making another call of
1/. in the course of the year, upon the 101. six per cent.
guaranteed new shares.
CROMER PHILANTHROPIC SOCIETY.—The tenth anni-
versary of this society was celebrated yesterday, when
upwards of 30 gentlemen sat down to dinner, at the
New Inn, Gravesend ; Mr. John Moore in the chair.
It appears that since the last report was published 1141.
has been distributed among a number of deserving per-
sons, many of whom have thus been saved the humilia-
tion of appealing to the parish for relief. The fund is
raised by means of small weekly contributions from the
members, who hold periodical meetings at the Boot,
which, in " Barnaby Rudge" (1775), is described as "a
lone house of public entertainment in the fields at the
back of the Foundling Hospital."
SOCIETY FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF VICE.—At the
annual meeting of this society held at the offices, No.
57, Lincoln's-inn-fields, Lord Robert Grosvenor in the
chair, the report of the committee, detailing the opera-
tions of the society for the past year, was read by the
secretary, Mr. Pritchard. It commenced by a state-
ment of the efforts made to obtain the introduction of a
bill for the suppression of betting-offices, a subject which
engaged the attention of the committee at the begin-
ning of the year. Several interviews took place with
Mr. Walpole and Lord Palmerston, with a view to
promote this object, and it was with great satisfaction
that the committee now saw the subject taken up by the
Government, and a bill brought in to suppress the
nuisance. During the past year there have been seven
prosecutions of persons for selling obscene and licen-
tious books, and several seizures have been made on
the premises of parties trading in these infamous pub-
lications. In proof of the good results of the society's
exertions, it may be mentioned that since the year
1838, seizures of immoral works to the following extent
have been made, viz. :-117,509 obscene prints and pic-
tures, 12,919 books filled with abominable engravings,
five tons of letterpress of the same character, besides a
quantity of blasphemous publications ; 4,594 sheets of
obscene songs and handbills; 3,398 cards, snuff-boxes,
and other articles ; 816 copper plates, 80 wood blocks,
11 printing presses, with type and stereotype. The re-
port further stated that the periodical inspections, from
which so much good has resulted, have been continued,
and all the shops believed to engage in the traffic are
now under the notice of the society ; these are not more
than 21 in number, although nearly 300 have been under
the surveillance of the society since 1833. The receipts
for the year from donations and subscriptions, and in-
cluding a legacy of 5451., have been 1,0031. 4s. 3d. ; and
deducting the expenditure for the same period, there re-
mains a balance in hand of 351. 13s. 9d. Much satis-
faction was expressed at the tenour of the report, which
was unanimously adopted. The officers for the year
were then re-elected, and, after some routine business,
the proceedings terminated.
COUNTY OF 'THE TOWN OF DROGHEDA.—The sub-
joined notice of motion has been given in the House of
Commons by the member for Drogheda. Through a
non-repres
memberentationof in the wliBs3h2, es
ito was
ftahse
considered
stbfaotr
an additional
the commercial, manufacturing, and maritime interests
of the populous borough were unjustly overlooked. In
consequence, petitions emanating from late meetings of
the corporation and the inhabitants at large have been
presented to Parliament. It would, however, we con-
ceive, be expedient for the hon. member to defer this
question until next session, when the introduction of a
new Reform Bill will afford a fair opportunity for a con-
sideration of the claims of Drogheda, as it is not pro-
bable that any local arrangements with regard to seats
will be made during the present session :—" That one
of the existing vacancies in the Imperial Representation
be given to the county of the town of Drogheda, so that
it may exercise the privilege of returning an additional
member, and thereby obtain a more adequate and just
representation of its increased trade and commerce."
A REFORMED CONVICT.--A few days since, a young
statedwm a woman
that p.
excellent advice and instruction which she ractived
essehnetewdishbeerdseltfo attbatnhke Etbireeteerbacpitlyaignaofle,r and
stated that she wished to thank the chaplain for the
from him when incarcerated there. It appears that the
young woman was transported eight years ago fi
em
Exeter, and that upon her arrival in Australia, sho was
allowed to enter, under certain restrictions, the family
of a clergyman, as a servant, where she conducted her-
self so well, that, on the expiration of her time of trans-
portation, he procured her, at her desire, a free passage
to England. She brought with her a letter from the
clergyman in whose family she had lived, confirmatory
of her statement, and testifying to her excellent con-
duct whilst in his servicce, and which letter the chaplain
read. She had saved out of her earnings 43 guineas,
which the chaplain recommended her to place in the
savings bank, and which has subsequently, we believe,
been done.—Pcvon Courier,

LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.

FRAN CE.

1 The Emperor on Sunday received iu private audience
Count de Hatzfeldt, Envoy-Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipotentiary of the King of Prussia, who presented
a letter from his sovereign notifying. the marriage of
H.R.H. the Princess Maria Anne Frederica of Prussia
with H.H. the Prince Frederick William George Adol-
phus of Hesse. The Emperor also received Baron de
Seebach Envoy-Extraordinary and Minister-Plenipoten-
tiary of H.M. the King of Saxony, who presented a let-
ter from his Saxon Majesty announcing the marriage of
his nephew H.R.H. the Prince Frederick Augustus
Albert, Duke of Saxony, with H.H. the Princess Caro-
line Frederica Frances Stephanie Amelia Cecilia daughter
of H.H. the Prince Gustavus Wasa.
The Emperor and Empress on Sunday paid a visit to
Queen Christina at Malmaison.
The Minister of Marine and Colonies arrived on Saturday
at Nantes, after having visited the establishments of St.
Nazaire, Paimbceuf, and Indret. The whole population
was on the quays, and they greeted him with enthusi-
astic cries of " Vive l'Empereur I" In the evening he
was entertained at a grand banquet, and he delivered a
speech, in reply to the mayor, which excited great en-
thusiasm, and repeated cries of "Vive l'Empereur !"
On Sunday morning his Excellency passed the troops in
review, and they raised the same cry. At midday the
Minister left for St. Nazaire, where he was to embark
on board the Roland for Rochefort.
The Moniteur has the following on the Cherif Sidi
Abd Esselam, whose arrival at Marseilles has been
announced :

" The city of Marseilles has just had a rare and in-
teresting spectacle, that of the most illustrious Cherif of
the Empire of Morocco, going in pilgrimage to Mecca,
with a numerous and brilliant suite. The prestige of
the Cherifs in Museulman countries is well known. In
Morocco they have been able to found veritable reli-
gious orders, and the whole population of the empire is
at present divided amongst them. All the members of
an order are bound to assist each other, and blindly to
obey their chief. The latter represents the founder of the
order, and enjoys almost unbounded power, based on the
most absolute respect. Of all these orders the most power-
ful and the most revered is that of Moulai Faleb, the foun-
dation of which dates from the year 1500. Its present
chief, Sidi Abd Esselam, is universally considered a
saint. From all parts of the empire large presents are
daily sent to him, and the Emperor himself kisses his
hand with respect when the saint honours him with a
visit. If any doubts had been felt as to the veneration
with which he is regarded in Morocco, they would
have been dispelled by the striking ovations of which
he was the object from his departure from hiS re-
sidence at Ouezzan to Tangiers. The populations
from all parts assembled on his passage in the hope of
seeing him and receiving his blessing. They pro-
strated themselves at the feet of his horse, and spread
their burnous before him, and offered him presents in
proportion to their resources. No sooner was his ap-
proaching arrival known at Tangiers, than the Pacha,
the authorities, and most of the inhabitants of the town
went to meet him on horseback, and when they saw him,
all alighted and prostrated themselves before • him. In
the first visit which M. Cotelle, acting Consul of
France at Tangiers, paid to the Cherif, most friendly
relations became established between them. Abd
Esselam thankfully accepted a passage in a French
packet-boat which was offered him by M. Cottelle • and
he arrived on the 13th at Marseilles, on board' the
Marocain. The Minister of Marine had confided to the
steam-frigate the Albatros, the mission of conducting
the Cherif to Alexandria, from whence the arnica' solici-
tude of the consul-general of France in Egypt will
follow him to the sacred cities. During his stay at
Marseilles, the local authorities, in conformity with
the intentions of the Government, gave him a sum-
mary view of our civilisation and our power ; and it
was with lively and grave interest that he appreciated
the spectacle so new for him. On the 14th, he west
to Arles to visit the curiosities of the town. The
journey was effected in an express train on the
Montpellier railway. The practical explanation of
the power of our locomotives, the exhibition several times
repeated of different trains of travellers and merchandise,
the passage through the fine tunnel near Marseilles, and
on his return a display of fireworks from the Chateau des
Fleurs, the Venetian illumination of the fine gardens of
the Prado, and promenades in the town, in the midst of
an immense population—all these novelties interested
Abd-Esselam in the highest degree. The 15th com-
menced by a review of the troops, which was fol-
lowed by a visit to the finest manufactures of Mar-
seilles, and it terminated-by a visit to the theatre. The
interest of the Cherif manifestly increased every mo-
ment ; and his suite, younger and more impressionable,
were in a state of perpetual ravishment. He did not
embark for Alexandria without expressing sentiments of
gratituie for the flattering reception given to him ; and
his travelling companions did the same. They desire
that the testimony of their respect for the Emperor
should be conveyed by telegraph. They wished his
Majesty to know before their departure how grateful
they were for the reception they had received in con-
formity with his orders—adding that they would keep
in their hearts the souvenir of his generosity, the senti-
ment of his power, and the conviction of the grandeur
of the French nation."

At the Bourse yesterday there has been considerable
activity in business, combined with a further general
advance in the prices of all descriptions of stock. The
rise was most considerable in the Three per Cents., being
lf. 20c. for the end of the month, and 85c. for money ;
whilst there was an improvement of 50c. in the Four-
and-a-Half per Cents. for cash, and of 65c. in the same
description of stock for the account. Bank of France
shares advanced 10f. The final quotations were : for
cash—Three per Cents. 78f. 30c. ; Four-and-a-Half per
Cents. ditto, 102 f. 60c. ; for the account--Three per
Cents., 78f. 55c. ; Fonr-and-a-Half per Cents., 102 f.
70c. Bank Stock, 2670 f. No change occurred in
shares of the Mortgage Bank, which still remain at
665 f. ; there was a rise, however, of 32f. in those of the
Socidt6 Mobilibre, which closed at 792 f. The Railway
Share Market was also active, and shares in the principal
lines experienced a -considerable improvement in prices.
Paris and Lyons shares rose 20f. ; Paris and Orleans,
15f. ; and Paris and Strasbourg, 17f. Closing prices :
Northern, 957 f. ; Paris and Strasbourg, 927 f. ; Paris
and Lyons, 930 f.

TURKEY AND RUSSIA.

The question of peace or war seems now to be defi-
nitively settled by the public, of course in favour of the
former. It may, perhaps, be going too far to assert
that the matter is definitively settled, but it is certain
that it is in a fair way of being so ; and there is a fixed
conviction that, whatever be the exact nature of the
propositions submitted by England and France collec-
tively, or by the other Powers, the peace/of Europe
will not be disturbed. Of course each individual has
his own version as to the note which will be accepted
by Turkey, acting on the advice" of the Powers, but
there is nothing new in any of them. The propo-
sitions agreed on by the English and French Govern-
ments were sent for approval to Constantinople, returned
to Paris approved, and then transmitted to St. Peters-
burg. They are agreed to by Austria and Prussia, and
though we cannot yet know whether Russia bas assented,
little or no doubt is entertained on that point. Indeed
it was rumoured in Paris yesterday that a telegraphic
despatch had been received in London announcing the
assent of the Emperor of Russia, but though that an-
nouncement be premature, it is anticipated as certain,
solmuch so, that the question is now beginning to be
discussed as to whether the Russian troops will quit the
Danubian provinces first, or the fleets Besika Bay.
This question will probably give rise to further negotia-
tion, but fortunately the more important one will have
been first settled.
Private letters from Constantinople, of the sth, have
been received. The steamer from Odessa had arrived
on the evening of the 4th, with the official intelligence
that the Russian troops were to ..enter-' the Principalities
the same day. The occupation was to be effected by
the 4th corps, composed of 55,000 men, commanded by
General Dannenberg. It was thought that some regi-
ments only of the Luders division would pass the Pruth.
As soon as the fact became known at Constantinople,
the Ministers met in council, and a most animated discus-
sion followed, but no resolution was adopted at the first
sitting. Ministers met a second time the same day at
the residence of the Seraskier, while, in the meantime,
the Divan consulted the representatives of the Powers
who signed the Treaty of 1841. The opinion of the
latter was, that the invasion of the Principalities
should not be considered as a casus belli, and the Council
so decided. Considerable agitation existed at Constanti-
nople when the courier left, but public tranquillity had
not been disturbed. Moreover, the Government had taken
everyprecaution against disturbances. The Turks, never-
theless, continued to act as if war was certain to be the re-
sult, and preparations were going on on every side ; the
redifs were arriving from every part of the empire, and
were successively incorporated in regiments, and drilled.
The heights of Scutari were covered with tents. The
redifs manifested much ardour; and many of them whose
10 years' service had expired demanded to be again re-
ceived in the ranks of their comrades. The English and
French fleets maintained the same position as before in
Besika Bay. The former had been reinforced by the screw
ship the Sanspareil, of 84 guns and 350-horse power.
A telegraphic despatch from Constantinople of the 9th
states that a Ministerial crisis, occasioned by the entry,
of the Russians in the Danubian Principalities, was for-
tunately preuented. The general opinion there as else-
where was that a pacific solution was certain. Neverthe-
less the military preparations were still going on. The
Governor of the forts of the Dardanelles had received orders
to allow the French and English steamers to pass night or
day.. Negotiations were going on relative to the affair
of the Hungarian refugee Kossta. The same despatch
adds that the Commander of the American frigate having
given to the Captain of the Austrian brig only a delay
of four hours to deliver up his prisoner, this last decided
on handing him over to the French Consul until the de
cision of the Austrian and American Ministers at Con•
stantinople was made known.
A private letter from Syra of the Bth mentions a fact
which, if true, would be important. It is to the effect
that letters from Constantinople state that the American
Legation in that capital had addressed a note to the
Porte to inform it that the Government of the United
States associated itself with the other great Powers,
with the object of enforcing respect.for the integrity and
independence of the Ottoman Porte ; and also of giving
notice that it intended, in future, taking an active part
in the important affairs of Europe.
A gentleman, who has just arrived in Parii from
Moldavia, states that lie left Bucharest on the Bth inst.,
and that up to that date the Russians had not arrived
at that place. He 'says that the Russians have suc-
ceeded in gaining over, by cajolery or intimidation, the
l3oyards, who pretend now to be quite as Russian as
the subjects of the Czar themselves; that they feted tla