The Sun.
London, England, 1865-08-30 00:00:00

of the aristocracy ; and, likewise, it is well known
that accounts of the existence led by the lowerand
humbler ranks are welcomed by the upper ten
thousand. This is as it should be, for it is a great
mistake to suppose that a community can really
flourish and attain to the standard of effi-
ciency if its several component parts are not
on terms of amity and intimacy. Lord LYTTEL-
TON quoted those words of Scripture eminently
suited for the occasion, "To every man
his work;" and such exhibitions as this at Birming-
ham is peculiarly calculated to encourage this feel-
ing, and promote the object which divine precept
and human experience declared the wisest and best,
the most likely training for here and hereafter. As
Lord LYTTELTON said, "Why should it not be en-
couraging to the artisan to see his works admired?"
on the same principle that men of the better classes
appreciated the National Gallery and collections of
sculpture, and as Mr. DICKENS might feel when the
" labouring people of this country literally devour
his writings." It is a great point gained for mutual
appreciation of each other's excellencies to prevail
among separate classes. Jealousies and prejudices
are sure to predominate to a certain extent and a
great degree, but these may be counteracted by
judicious efforts. Birmingham, as the noble lord
said, is a very appropriate place for such an exhibi-
tion, on account of its great variety of " trades."
There seems no reason to fear that these exhibitions
should not proceed and prosper, and that they may
do so will be the earnest aspiration and heartfelt
wish of all who appreciate their importance, as pro-
moting intercourse between classes, and furthering
the general advance of intelligence and enterprise
among the community.

Loss OF THE SCREW STEAMER GLASGOW.-The
Board of Trade inquiry into the loss of the Glasgow
was resumed yesterday, when the statement of Captain
Manning was taken. He said that he had been in the
Inman service about three years, and had been appointed
master in July, 1864. The cargo was stowed by stevedores,
under the superintendence of the officers of the ship. The
ship was well found and in good condition. Witness had
inspected the cotton in the steerage after the ship sailed.
It was built up with rolls of leather, outside which were
tires of boxes. From the outside of the boxes to the cotton
the distance was about six feet. He described the means
adopted for extinguishing the fire, and said that everything
that it was possible to do had been done to save the ship.
With reference to the saving of the passengers, he spoke
very highly of the conduct of the captain of the Resolute,
who, he said, threw overboard 50 or GO tons of coal to ac-
commodate the people from the Glasgow. There was
plenty of hose on board. Captain Harris observed that
there was no doubt that the loss of the ship had been caused
by an accident, but the result showed that it was very in-
judicious to carry cotton in the steerage. In this case it
had no doubt led to the destruction of the vessel. Lights
had been taken amongst the cotton contrary to the com-
pany's regulations. It was stated by Mr. Bardswell, solicitor
for the owners, that the vessel was insured for £15,000,
but that the freight and passage menu were uninsured.
Ho believed the vessel was worth about £25,000. The
Glasgow was, he believed, the fourth ocean-going iron
'crew steamer ever built, and one of the oldest in exist-
ence. The assessors stated that they would forward their
report to the Board' Of Trade. The captain's certificate
was then returned to him.

GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.—The
81st half yearly meeting of the shareholders in the
General Steam Navigation Company was held yesterday at
their offices, 71, Lombard-street--Mr. John .Wilkin in the
chair. The report of the directors and a statement of the
accounts for the half-year to the 30th June last were read to
the meeting and unanimously adopted. The customary
dividend of 14s. per share, being at the rate of 10 per cent.
per annum, was declared ; and the cordial thanks of the
proprietors were voted to the chairman and directors for
their continued exertions in the management of the com-
pany's affairs. . .
MR. POTTER AND TRADES' DELEGATES. Mr.
Potter has been censured by his fellow-workmen.
The report presented at the annual delegate meeting of the
trades of Loudon on Monday night contained a passage in
which the council said they could not refrain from stating
their conviction that the terms for arbitration in the Staf-
fordshire strike offered by the Earl of Lichfield and ac-
cepted by the masters had been rejected by the men in
consequence of the 'glowing promises of support hold out
to them night after night at the irresponsible meetings
convened by Mr. Potter. An amendment was moved and
seconded that this portion of the report should be struck
out, and a noisy discussion took place, but in the end the
report was adopted entire.

DIOCESS OF LINCOLN.—The Bishop of Lincoln
has offered the vicarage of Holbeach, vacant by the
death of the Rev. Prebendary Morton, to the Rev. George
Beatson Blenkin, M.A., of Corpus Christi College, vicar of
Boston. His lordship has instituted the Rev. J. H. Cheales,
M.A., of Brasenose College, Oxford, to the vicarage of
Skendleby, near Spilsby, Lincolnshire, on the nomination
of Lord Willoughby D'Eresby ; the Rev. Wm. H. Cantrell,
M.A., of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, vicar of Atten-
borough with Bramcote, Nottinghamshire, to the rectory
of Bulwell, in
.the room of the Rev. John W. Armitage,
M.A., and has licensed the Rev. J. L. Gurney, M.A., to the
curacy of Riseholme, on the nomination of the Ven. Arch-
deacon Kaye. •
RUSSIAN TRADE WITH EUROPE.—Some interest-
ing particulars have just been published at St.
Petersburg respecting the trade of Russia with Europe in
1864. According to these data exports in that year ex-
ceeded those in 1863 by over 30 millions, amounting to 171
against 140. Of these 164 millions were sent to Europe,
and 6 millions to }'inland. The exports of grain (54 mil-
lions) showed an increase of 10 millions ; wool (19 mil-
lions) exceeded the previous year by 4 millions, and lin-
seed by 6 millions (18 against 11). The exports of flax
and tallow, on the other hand, each diminished by 700,000
roubles, the former, in 1864, being 15 millions, the latter 9•
The chief remaining articles of export were hemp and
wood (5 millions each), bristles and tow (2 millions each),
cattle, potashes, various unworked metals, hempen thread,
oil, seeds, rope, butter, and undressed leather, 1 million
each; hemp and flax fabrics, raw silk, linseed and hemp
seed, oil, furs, gallnuts, fish oil, horses, rags, candles, and
caviare, half a million each. In the total exports raw pro-
duce is represented by upwards of 150 million roubles, and
from 15 to 20 millions only remain for manufactured goods.
In 1863 the export of bullion amounted to 59 millions, in
1864 to 21 millions. It will be remembered that in 1863
the Bank of Russia exchanged its notes for coin up to the
sth November. Imports in 1864 showed an increase of
17 millions over the previous year, amounting altogether
to 144 millions, 3 millions of which wore derived from Fin-
land. Goods not subject to duty imported by Government
and companies from abroad are not included in these
figures, but will be comprised in future accounts, as it is
evident no proper commercial balance can otherwise be
struck. The chief place among articles of import is occu-
pied by cotton, in value 22 millions against 9 millions in
the preceding year ; tea follows with 8 millions against
previous 10 millions. This latter reduction is due to the
increase of duty upon imports taking place across the
European land frontier. A diminution was also observed
in sugars (8 millions against 10 millions), wine (7 mil-
lions against 8 millions), metals, fish, silks, and drugs.
Increase, after cotton, was perceptible, in the import of
machinery and models (7 millions to 5 millions), coals (in-
crease, 1 million), wool (1 million), chemical products
(1 million), salt (2 millions), worked linens (1 million),
woollen and hempen fabrics, ecc.'

gLENFIELD STARCH.—AS an article of domestic
use starch is of great importance, because by its
aid the beauties of the female costume can only be tho-
roughly developed. Foremost among the producers of
that necessary and all-important article stand the Messrs.
Wotherspoon ; because, not content with manufacturing
it in the old conventional manner, they have devoted
both time and money to the improvement and production
of an article of commerce which has secured to them the
patronage of royalty, and which has become one, we
might almost say, of universal use. From the Royal
laundry down to the humblest establishment of the same
description Glenfield Starch is in daily use, and, did
space permit us to give the statistics of the amount pro-
duced, consumed, and exported, the figures would asto-
nish the most careless observer. That the article is one
of superior quality the shirt front and turn-down collar
of every man of taste bears unmistakeable evidence, be-
cause none but an article of first-rate quality would im-
part that unimpeachable gloss and smoothness which now
so greatly distinguishes tho linen of " young England."
The manufacturing establishment of the Messrs. Wother-
spoon must be ono of great extent, because not only do
they produce starch in enormous quantities, but they pro-
vide the public with confections and biscuit to an extent
almost incalculable. The purity of the articles is un-
doubted, because in each of tho Great Exhibitions of Eng-
land, France, and America, in 1851-3-5, and '65, they
reooived prize medals for their contributions.

MADAME TusSALTD's.—We have much pleasure
in calling the special attention of visitors to the metro-
polis to Madame Tussaud's instructive and highly-interest]
ing exhibition in Baker-street where innumerable relies,
once the property of the Great Napoleon and other dis-
tinguished personages, everywhere meet the eye. Life-
size models of the monarchs of Eilkland, from William the
Conqueror to that of her present Majesty, all being attired
in the gorgeous costumes of the respective periods, may
likewise be seen ; and in the chamber of physiognomy are
effigiers of the late notorious criminals. •