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LONDON, TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 1865.

The House of Commons had last night a sad yet
a grateful task to fulfil in offering a tribute to the
memory of Mr. COBDEN. Lord PALMERSTON was
very felicitous in his expressions, and displayed much
of that genial feeling and cordial sentiment so ap-
propriate to such an occasion. The noble lord has
seen many of his competitors depart before him to

the silent land, and no survivor could possibly enter
more fully into the merits of the departed. In his
remarks last night Lord PALMERSTON commented
upon the loss which the country had sustained. As
he truly put it, Mr. COBDEN " occupied a prominent
position both as a member of the House and as a
member of the British nation." It is thus that his
death is certainly felt by all classes of the com-
munity and all shades of politicians. It is not until
a great man has departed from among us that we
can rightly estimate his importance or enter
into his merits, and thus it is with RICHARD
COBDEN. Doubtless his most intimate friends
and warmest admirers would hardly have
accorded him the high place which his
death has showed that he possessed in public
esteem and regard. Lord PALMERSTON remarked
upon the " honesty of purpose" which characterised
the departed, and in this expression also he received
the approving testimony of the House. Many
could not agree with with Mr. COBDEN'S extreme
views and particular tendencies, but all differences
are now forgotten, as Lord PALMERSTON admirably
explained it, when we think of the great and im-
portant services he rendered to our common
country. Mr. COBDEN, more than many distin-
guished men of the day, has impressed his character
upon his generation, and associated himself with
those important changes which will mark the pre-
sent epoch and make it conspicuous to future
times. Lord PALMERSTON spoke the simple truth
when, in summing up the epitome of his career,
he said that Mr. COBDEN had carried into
" practical application" the theories of many
distinguished minds, and aided their reception by
masterly efforts, and, nilnve all, by his " forcible
and Demosthenic eloquence." There were several
who were also instrumental in carrying these prin-
ciples into effect, among whom the late Sir ROBERT
PEEL is prominent, but it is greatly to be ques-
tioned if in this generation our country would have
witnessed the triumph of free-trade principles had
RICHARD COBDEN not come forward. It must be
borne in mind that he worked in the night, and
when the day at last dawned, others pressed round
to help him ; but there was a long struggle to go
through before success was reached. Having put
his hand to the plough, he did not look back, how-
ever, but rather glanced forward to the distant but
desired goal. Lord PALMERSTON alluded to the
honours which he offered to Mr. COBDEN after he
had been instrumental in framing the Treaty of
Commerce with France. A baronetcy and
the rank of a Privy Councillor did 'not, how-
ever, hold out any inducements to the
mind of the great Reformer, and he preferred to go
on in his unaided and independent course. Still it
is to the credit of the Minister who paid this com-
pliment to so distinguished a patriot. Finally,
the noble lord concluded amid the loud cheers of the
House, by declaring that Mr. COBDEN was " emble-
matical of our Constitution, since he rose to emi-
nence by his own exertions and the vigour of his
mind, and that while his name was for ever en-
graved on the most interesting pages of history,
not one in the House but would feel they had lost
one of its proudest ornaments, and the country had
been deprived of one of her most useful servants."
Mr. DISRAELI followed the noble lord in offering a
tribute of respect to the memory of the departed,
whom he lamented as having gone from among
them in " the ripeness of his manhood, and the
full vigour of his intellect." The right hon. gentle-
man never appears to greater advantage than when
he is alluding to the merits Or mourning the
loss of a political opponent. He takes a compre-
hensive view of the case, and soars far beyond the
petty limits of party feeling and the narrow bounds
of conventional prejudice. Mr. DISRAELI has truly
said in one of his works " a great man is one who
affects the mind of his generation," and judging
by that standard, Mr. COBDEN is assuredly great,
for none of the political celebrities have done more,
if so much, to influence and impress their country-
men. Mr. DISRAELI was enabled to pass a correct
opinion on the parliamentary career of the departed,
for he was in the house when Mr. COBDEN entered
it, and thus had had ample opportunities to follow
and mark his energetic efforts. The right hon.
gentleman made a rapid summary of the
chief characteristics of Mr. COBDEN'S style, and
laid great stress on his unrivalled powers as a
logician, and also his gifts as a debater. His
moderation he also adverted to which indeed was a
distinguishing trait in his character. The friends
and admirers of Mr. COBDEN must be pleased with
the earnest eloquence of Mr. DISRAELI'S speech to
his memory. He said that Mr. COBDEN had re-
ceived the consideration of the two leading countries
of the world. The right hon. gentleman alluded
to the many losses which the present Parliament
has sustained in the deaths of so many eminent
members, but, as he truly mentioned, they have the
consolation of knowing that their memory remains
and their " opinions will be quoted, their authority
appealed to, and their judgments attested." This
interesting speech was fittingly concluded by
the declaration that Mr. COBDEN was one
of those who are independent of dissolu-
tions, the caprice of constituencies, and
even of the course of time. " I believe," said
the right hon. gentleman, "that when the verdict of
posterity is recorded, on his life and conduct, it
will be said of him that, looking to all he said and
did, he was, without doubt, the greatest political
character the pure middle class of this country has
yet produced, an ornament to the House of Com-
mons and an honour to England." Mr. BRIGHT'S
few words were most significant ones, but the hon.
gentleman's deep emotion could hardly allow him
to address the House. He said that he must take a
future opportunity of testifying to the merits of his
friend Abut that "after 20 years of most intimate and
brotherly friendship, he little knew how much he
loved him until he found that he had lost him."
With such a sorrow as that experienced at the seve-
rance of such a tie all must sympathise, and Mr.
BRIGHT has the happiness of feeling that his friend
was appreciated, and his memory is honoured where-
ever his name is mentioned. It may be said of him
his mourners are two hosts, his friends and foes ;
and, furthermore, two countries unite to do him
homage. The French papers speak admiringly and
regretfully of the departed, and one of them appears
in mourning. Surely Mr: CoBbEN could not have
desired a better offering to his memory than that
which has been paid to him by all classes, and will-
ingly accorded by those among whom he held so
prominent a place during his distinguished career.
It may truly be said that the House of Commons
last night mourned him as a departed friend, and
that by common consent he 'received those tokens of
respect which, more than rank and title, are the best
trophies of the success of the living and the best
tribute to the memory of the dead.

The public schools of England have always been
one of our national boasts. Endowed with a libe-
rality that does honour to our ancestors and re-
markable for the number of distinguished men
which they have produced, our public schools have
always been regarded with honest pride by the
body of the public, while those who have passed
their own youthful days under their shadow natu-
rally look upon them with a kindly interest. As a
great part of our legislators and leading men in

every profession have been brought up under the
auspices of one or other of our public schools, it is
not surprising that any interference' with their
management, any trenching on their privileges
should be regarded with some jealousy, indepen-
dently of the close scrutiny with which every
attempt at innovation or reform is generally
watched. It is not surprising, therefore, that the
Public Schools Commission Bill, which was last
night under discussion in the House of Lords,
should meet with considerable opposition. At the
same time, it must be admitted that the question is
one which demands grave deliberation. There is
much to be said on both sides. The Government
supporters urge the advantages to be derived by the
infusion of a new spirit into the direction of the
schools, and by the addition of distinguished men to
their governing bodies. Their opponents, on the
other hand, declare that such additions will leave
room for the appointment of Government nominees,
will neutraliae the efforts of the Head-Master, who
is the most interested in the wellbeing of the school,
and complain that while hampering the manage-
ment of the school, the bill provides no particular
reform in the mode of instruction. If scientific
men who have attained distinction in any especial
study are to form part of this directing body, they
will, it is said, desire to bring their own favourite
science into too great prominence. There are
counter arguments brought forward against these,
and it may be said with reference to the interference
with the rights of the head master, that if a wise
and benevolent despotism has its advantages, con-
stitutional government is safer in the long run.
Dr. ARNOLD or Dr. VAUGHAN might be wiser than
their councillors, but every head master of a public
school is not an ARNOLD or a VAUGHAN ; and if
the general results of our public education have
been creditable and satisfactory, it must be candidly
admitted that there are many points in which the
system needs reform. Perhaps no system so ancient
could fail to have some imperfections, however
admirable in the main, even as our political consti-
tution, excellent as it undoubtedly is, has needed
from time to time additions or removals. It is very
necessary, however, to proceed cautiously in any
movement of the kind, the more so as in strict
legality the wishes of the founders deserve to be
borne in mind. Some of the objectors consider that
the present bill will only result in leaving things as
they are, while others dread excessive interference.
There can be no doubt that it is a question of very
great difficulty ; and after the most careful legisla-
tion the good conduct and efficiency of a school
must depend to a great measure on the individual
character of the head master. If the new measure
so limits the power and interferes with the position
of the master as to disgust really eminent and
capable men with the post, it will be a very great
evil, and one which no body of governors will be
able to counteract. Under all circumstances, Lord
DERBY'S suggestion of a select committee seems to
have been the wisest ; and although it was indig-
nantly rejected-by the mover of the bill, it is pro-
bable that such may be its ultimate destination if
the question is to be fairly and impartially settled.

The distribution of prizes to the successful com-
petitors in an exhibition is usually rather a matter
14 course, but the ceremony which took place last
Saturday at the Lambeth Baths was somewhat
exceptional in its character. The exhibition which
it concerned was in some measure peculiar, belong-
ing to that new order of industrial exhibitions
wkiich reflects so much credit on our artisans and
mgchanics. The fact of Lord PALMERSTON, the
zenerable statesman who occupies the foremost
place among the subjects of the QUEEN, coming to
,present to these working men the tokens of success
was also very significant. It showed the progress
of that sympathy between classes, that kindly
interest which those at the top of the ladder
take in those beginning • the ascent, which
are among the most gratifying features of our time.
Lord PALMERSTON, himself a working man during
his whole life, and still a working man at a period
when most men cease from their labours, was a
most fitting president for such an occasion, and his
straightforward words of encouragement to those
he addressed must have impressed them the more,
from the well-known character and position of the
speaker. He bade them remember that the highest
posts in the land were open to honest industry ; but
while they might not reach the Cabinet or the
Woolsack, he would have them also remember
that such application and ingenuity as they had
displayed would benefit themselves and their coun-
try in any grade. Such are the true sentiments
which should govern those exhibitions—not the
petty desire to eclipse one's fellows, but the honest
endeavour to produce something really good, and
to cultivate and refine the taste. The ridiculous
individuals who tried to distinguish themselves, by
an ebullition of bad temper and a display of bad
mannerswere no specimens of the English work-
ing classes, and the audience expressed their opinions
pretty clearly. The address of Lord PALMERSTON
was worthy of himself and of his hearers, and his
presence on the occasion will add to his popularity
in Lambeth.

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF LONDON
AND THE POLICE FORCE.—The Police Committee of
the Corporation of the City of London, after careful consi-
deration of the claims of the several grades of officers con-
nected with the City Police Force, have agreed to recom-
mend for the sanction of the Court of Common Council a
new scale of wages, embracing the whole of the classes of
constables, sergeants, and inspectors. We are in possession
of the several progressive amounts, and the actual detail in
relation to each class ; but until the report is ratified we
can merely state that the constables are hereafter to be
divided into three classes ; no one appointed to the lowest
to receive less than 21s. per week ; the highest of the three
classesto have 275. 6d. ; the sergeants, a corresponding ad-
vance ; and the maximum, or inspectors' class,_ to reach 10s.
beyond their present amount of weekly wages. It is
understood that upon a special day, at an early date, the
report will be brought up for the final decision of the
Court.

CURIOUS AND COSTLY HISTORY OF THE CAMEL.
—One of the first publications of Messrs. Day and
Son, under their new management as a limited company,
is " The Camel ; its Anatomy, Proportions, and Paces,"
by Elijah Walton, in large folio. The work was under-
taken by the author " to afford to artists, who love to illus-
trate the fascinating scenes and incidents of Eastern travel,
the means of representing the noblest animal of the East
with truth and accuracy." The means taken by the author
to produce a really valuable book are most extraordinary.
He first purchased,a camel, engaging two Bedouins to assist
him. The following series of studies was then proceeded
with :-1. A number of smoothed spaces having been made
on the sand, the camel was driven over them at all the
different paces, the spaces between the footprints were
accurately measured, and drawings of the footprints in each
case carefully made to scale. 2. The author next executed
a number of drawings of the camel in all its different atti-
tudes, comprising front, back, and side views. 3. The
animal was then killed, and drawings made of the muscles
and the tendons, 'and, finally, the bones ; these com-
pletely illustrating its anatomical structure. Contrary to
custom, the council of the Royal Society subscribed for a
copy previous to its publication.

SIR JOHN DEAN PAUL, BART.—The Hertford-
shire Express says that the late banker, Sir John Dean
Paul, Bait, is now residing at Gustard Wood, Wheat-
hampstoad, about eight miles from St. Albans, and has
commenced the business of a wine and spirit merchant.
On Tuesday his tender was accepted by the St. Albans
board of guardians for the supply of spirits to the unien
workhouse.

KNARESBOROUGH.—A member of the legal pro-
fession and of a family long resident in the town is under-
stood to bo privately canvassing the electors with a view
to offer himself as a candidate in the Liberal interest at the
forthcoming election. The preponderating strength, how-
ever, of the Conservative party, renders this attempt upon
the independence of the borough and the seat of the present
members, Mr. Woodd and Mr. Collins, hopeloo.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

AMERICA.
ARRIVAL OF THE PERUVIAN.
(Via Greencastle.)
The following are the heads of the news brought
by the Peruvian :

NEW YORK, MARCH 25.

Johnstone reports that he had attacked and de-
feated Sherman near Pentonville, capturing three
guns. Sherman rallied and remained entrenched in
Johnstone's front.

Southern papers report that Hardee had gained
a victory on the 16th at Averysboro' : the Federal
loss was 3,000, that of the Confederates small.

It is reported that Sherman had occupied Golds-
boro' and the Confederates Mobile. Gold, 1561.
The Richmond Despatch states that Sherman has
made no further advance, and that no more fighting
has occurred since Johnstone repulsed Sherman on
the 19th. It also states that Hardee gained a very
important victory on the 16th at Averysboro' on
the Cape Fear River, half way between Raleigh
and Fayetteville.
Johnstone telegraphs that the Federals lost in
that engagement 3,300 men, and the Confederates
450.

The Raleigh papers describe the battle of the
16th as having taken place near the junction of the
Black and South rivers, on the Fayetteville and
Goldsboro' Road, 15 miles below Pentonville.
Sherman attacked Hardee in his intrenched position
and made three desperate charges, and was each time
repulsed with great slaughter. Some accounts state
that in this engagement Bragg's troops were drawn
back, compelling Hardee likewise to retire to pre-
vent his being flanked, and that Hardee, in with-
drawing, abandoned two guns for want of transpor-
tation. Other papers say that Hardee abandoned
nothing, and that the Federals were fairly and com-
pletely beaten. In the engagement of the 19th
both main armies are stated to have been present.
Sherman was advancing towards Raleigh in two
columns, one moving due north from Fayetteville,
the other north-west from Newbern.

NEW YORK, MARCH 25 P.m.

General Schofield is said to have moved up from
Kinston and joined General Sherman, forming the
right -wing of the latter's army.

Hardee fought the former and Johnstone the
latter.

Richmond papers of the 23d state that Goldsboro'
had been evacuated, but was not occupied by
Sherman.

Northern papers report that Sherman occupied
Goldsboro' on the 19th, and regard the successes
claimed by Johnstone asunimportant. They think
the result will prove favcurable to the Federals. A
report reached Memphis yesterday from Hollyspring
that Mobile had been evacuated, and that the city,
with an immense quantity of war material, was in
possession of the Federals.
The 4th army corps was marching from Knox-
ville to join the Western Virginia campaign.
Stoneman's cavalry, 6,000 strong, have left
Knoxville, and are moving towards Western Vir-
ginia. 10,000 Federal cavalry have left Eastport,
Mississippi, to destroy the remaining railroads in
Alabama and Mississippi.
Two- negro companies have paraded at Rich-
mond, and the impression was that they would
make good soldiers.

The Confederates claim successes in Florida and

Louisiana.

Mr. Lincoln's visit to Grant has caused the
renewal of peace rumourt

The Montreal Gazette reiterates the statement
that Federal agents are ascertaining the views of
the Canadians on the annexation of Canada to the
United States, and that Robert Y. Waller had
visited Canada with that object.
The steamer Matilda has been captured.
The Hansa takes out $135,000 in specie.
NEW YORK, MARcH 25 (Evening).

Johnstone reports on the 20th, that on the even-
ing of the previous day he attacked and defeated
the enemy near Pentonville, capturing three guns.
The enemy rallied on fresh troops a mile in the rear,
but was forced slowly back until 6 p.m., when re-
ceiving reinforcements he apparently assumed the
offensive, which was resisted without difficulty until
dusk. This morning the enemy entrenched himself.
Our loss is small. The troops behaved admirably,
but a dense thicket prevented active operations.
The Northern journals regard the engagement
merely as a repulse of Sherman's advanced guard.

Schofield has advanced from Kinston.
Deserters report General Hoke to have been
killed.

Bragg had 40,000 men before Kinston, with
which he attacked Schofield outside that town. He
intended to march into Newbern.

A thousand refugees were on their way to Wil-
mington.

The wharves on the landing between Fayetteville
and Wilmington are piled with rosin, turpentine,
and cotton, valued at several millions.

Deserters report that there was an organised
army of deserters in the western portion of North
Carolina.

Lee and Grant's armies are reported ready to

move.

The Confederates have erected a battery for firing
on the railway trains running from City Point to
Hatcher's Run ; the shells, however, fall short.
Lincoln is visiting Grant at City Point. It is
said for the benefit of his health.

Sheridan is preparing another movement, for the
purpose, it is supposed of intercepting Johnston's
retreat.

The Confederate force appeared at White House
yesterday, manifesting great activity.
Richmond papers say that Sheridan had not da-
maged the Orange and Alexandria Railroad so much
as was anticipated.
A combined land and naval attack was expected
to be made on Mobile on the 22d.

The despatch boat Laura made a reconnaissance
on the Bth within four miles of Mobile, drawing a
heavy fire from the Confederate batteries lining the
harbour.

The Confederate Congress has replied to Presi-
dent Davis's Message, stating that they will defend
their action on all legislative questions. They blame
Davis for want of promptitude in making known
the wants of the country, and censure the admoni-
tions contained in his Message as being calculated
to create discord and dissension. President Davis,
replying to the notification of the adjournment of
Congress, says that, so far as Congress had not
acquiesced in the opinions expressed in his recent
Message, he hoped it would prove he was mistaken,
and that he purposed to defend and protect the
country to the full extent of his powers and re-
sources.

The Confederate Congress has issued an encou-
raging address to the people, declaring that the
conquest of the Confederacy is geographically im-
possible. A confidenceis expressed for the achieve-
ment of their independence and maintenance as a
separate nation. A bill was also passed authorising
the Secretary of the Treasury to borrow three mil-
lions in coin for the army supplies, If so much

cannot be borrowed in gold and silver coin, gold
dust and foreign bullion will be taxed 25 per cent.
It is reported that two British subjects, named
Pratt and Green, were arrested in New York on
their arrival from Nassau, and incarcerated in
Fort Lafayette, charged with aiding the equipment
of the ram Stonewall. A military commission will
try them.

Advices received here from New Orleans state
that General Wallace had left on a special mission
to Matamoros to make arrangements for the sur-
render of the refugees.
It is denied that Catinas had abandoned the
Imperial cause.
The Tribune says the semi-official Mexican
papers contradict the cession of Sonora to France.
It is reported from Halifax that the Nova Scotian
Government, abandoning the hope of an early union
of the provinces, will submit the Federation scheme
to the maritime provinces only.
The 7 oronto Globe thinks this will compel the
Canadian Government to adopt a new policy on
the whole subject.
The Australian has arrived out.

NEW YORK, MARCH 25, P.M.

Money easy. Gold 157. Exchange on London,
1621. Stocks slightly firmer. New York Centrals,
91; Illinois, 931 ; Erie, 56 ; 5-20 United States
Bonds, 1051. Cotton dull ; middling upland, 40.
Flour dull. Wheat good inquiry. Corn quiet.
Provisions slightly firmer. Coffee heavy. Sugar
and molasses dull. Petroleum quiet. Crude, 33 ;
refined, 53.

Stocks and the markets generally have slightly
rallied from the late extreme depression.

THE CALCUTTA AND CHINA MAILS.
SOUTHAMPTON, APRIL 4.

The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steam-
ship Massillia has arrived here with the heavy por-
tion of the above mails, 124 passengers, £7,046 in
specie, 430 packages of general cargo, and 1,148
bales of raw silk, £90,000. On the 26th ult. she
spoke the steamer Aleppo steering east, on the 30th
the steamer Scotia working to windward under
steam and sail, with a heavy northerly gale, and on
the Ist inst. the steamer Sunderland steering south.
The British war-ships Revenge, Enterprise,
Psyche, Magicienne, and Firefly were at Malta, and
the Caradoc at Alexandria.

GIBRALTAR, MARCH 29.

The war-ships Racoon and Procris are in harbour.
The British vessels Margaret, Caithness, Modera-
tion, Victor, Atlas, John Rosser, and Arianna
passed the rock to the eastward ; on the 27th the
British bark Maritzburg, from Newcastle, arrived
here on the 25th. Exchanges unaltered.

BOMBAY AND MAURITIUS MAILS.
MARSEILLES, APRIL 4.
The amine, with the above mails, arrived here at
10.30 p.m. yesterday.

The mails leave for London at 11.30 a.m. to-day.

RUSSIA.

ST. PETERSBURG, APRIL 3.

The proprietoi and printer of the newspaper
Vietz (Dispatch) and Count Orloff Davidoff, who
were sentenced by a tribunal of first instance to
two months' imprisonment for having published the
Moscow address, have, at the instance of the
Minister of the Interior, been put on their trial be-
fore the Criminal Court of St. Petersburg, which
will revise the sentence.

FR ANCE.
DEATH OF MR. COBDEN.
PARIS, APRIL 4.

The Moniteur of this morning publishes an article
on the late Mr. Cobden, which concludes as
follows :

" Cobden on his death-bed had the happiness to
see the politico-economical work so grandly under-
stood by Napoleon 111., shedding its rays over the
whole of Europe under the direction of a man of
the French Empire. In this France was faithful to
her initiatory mission. Cobden was able to under-
stand France, and he loved her. She will never
forget him."

The same paper announces in its bulletin that
Joseph Karam has given his submission to Daoul
Pacha in consequence of an understanding between
the latter and the Patriarch of Syria.
BOURSE, April 3.—The aspect of the market
remains about the same as on Saturday, with little
business doing. The following securities have been
quoted with the coupons detached :-70f. Orleans,
13f. Privileged Roman, 12f. Gaz de Marseille, 55f.
Cail. Threes, for the Account, are firm at 67f. 82c.
Railway shares alone show any signs of activity,
and quotations are most well sustained. The fol-
lowing are the last quota
41 per Cents _ 95 60

;ions :

Do. end month

Italian Loan 65 40
Do. end month 65 55
Ditto Threes —
New Mexican
Russian —
Austrian
Spanish Threes
Home Debt 43
Deferred
'AYS.

3 per Cents. 67 65
Do. end month 67 75
Credit Mobilier
Do. end month 815
Bank Shares 3520

Crsdit Fonclei, 1290
Roman

RAIL'

Cash. Acct.
Orleans - ... 860
Northern 1052 50 ... 1055
Lyons and Mediterranean 985 ... 982 50
Southern 592 50 ... 590
Western 555 ... 550
Eastern
Sardinian 302 50 ... 301 25
Austrian
Lombard
_550 76 552
North of Spain 297 50 ... 297 50

Saragossa - 3 Bu 3Bu ... 880
Ditto to Barcelona -- ~•

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AMATEUR CONCERT. —A very excellent musical
entertainment was given last night in the school-
room of St. George's Presbyterian Church, Southwark, in
aid of the Sunday School fund. The concert was divided
into two parts, sacred and secular, the opening piece being
Handel's grand march from " Judas Maccabnus." Dal-
glish's quartette and chorus "Sleepers, wake," was very
effectively rendered, and " Pro peccatis," from Rossini's
Stabat Mater, sung by Mr. Cathie, elicited very general
applause. In the second part there were several excellent
glees and solos; but the most noticeable amongst
the latter was the beautiful song " I wandered by
the brook," with vocal accompaniment, was sung
by Miss Cathie with great taste and feeling, and
elicited a rapturous encore. Thomas's "Evangeline,"
very tastefully sung by Mr. M'Glashan, was also re-
demanded. Dr. Hariington's catch " Poor Thomas Day,''
by Messrs. Courtnay, Bunker, and Cathie, produced uni-
versal laughter and applause, and the National Anthem
concluded the entertainment. The choruses, under the
direction of Mr. Cathie, were delivered with great steadi-
ness and precision. Mr. J. R. Harris presided at the piano-
forte, and executed the difficult instrumental pieces with
the true taste of a musician. The concert was very fully
attended.

The Firing on the Niagara and Sacramento.

(REUTER'S EXPRESS.)
LISBON, MARCH 28.

The Confederate ram Stonewall arrived here on
Sunday afternoon, and cast anchor in front of the
Old Packet Stairs. Shortly after the Portuguese
authorities went on board, and notified Captain
Page, her commander, that the vessel could only
be allowed to remain in port 24 hours, a period
sufficient for coaling purposes. At the same
time companies of artillerymen were sent to the
Bugio Forts, to St. Julian, and to Belem Tower.
The Portuguese war vessels were put in a state of
readiness, and swivel guns were sent on board two
of them ; the steamers Mindello and Tagus being
appointed to see that the law was observed. During
Sunday and Monday crowds of people visited the
Confederate vessel, all of whom were treated with
great courtesy by the officers and crew. The
Stonewall is a vessel of 600-horse power, iron-
plated, carrying only three guns, Armstrongs,
these are of very heavy calibre, and are called
baby-makers by the officers in a spirit of irony. Her
crew numbers only 86 men. At her bows she has
a very large ram. The officers of the Stonewall
state that she went into Ferrol a few days ago, and
found there the Sacramento and Niagara. She was
ordered by the Spanish authorities to sail, leav-
ing within twenty -four hours, and did so,
after being coaled and provisioned. The day
after she again went into Ferrol, and left
again after being twenty-four, hours in port, not
wishing to compromise the Spanish authorities.
She did not again return to Ferrol, but remained
outside the bar for 16 hours making signals day
and night, but the other vessels did not come out.
The Spanish papers also give this information. It
must, however, be taken with reserve.

On Monday afternoon the Niagara and Sacra-
mento Federal corvettes were signalled off Lisbon
bar, and it is said the Stonewall hoisted her
blue peter about the same time. The two
corvettes came up and cast anchor near the Belem
Tower, and were officially warned that they could
not sail until 24 hours had elapsed after the
leaving of the Stonewall. The Mindello and
Jaques war steamers were appointed to watch
the proceedings of the Federalg ships, which
kept steam up and did not then ascend the
river. The feeling of the Portuguese authorities
was a determination to see the law fully observed.
On shore, much excitement was displayed, and the
relative merits of the vessels were freely canvassed.
Admiral Sartorius, who is now here, is said to have
declared that the Stonewall, with her iron sides and
heavy cupola guns, would prove quite a match for
the two Federal corvettes in the event of a conflict.

The Stonewall sailed about noon- to-day (Tues-
day), leaving the Niagara and Sacramento anchored
to the west of Belem Tower, nearly iu front of the
Quay and Jerommite Convent. Some four hours
afterwards the Niagara and Sacramento weighed
anchor and moved towards the bar. The
Commander of Belem Tower, who had re-
ceived instructions, observing this, called the
artillerymen to the guns, and fired a twelve-
pound shot at the Niagara which sailed in front.
She did not, however, stop, and six more shots were
fired from the tower. At the seventh shot the
Niagara turned round, came back towards Lisbon,
' and cast anchor in front of the Old Packet Stairs.
The Sacramento followed and brought up near to
her. It appears that three of the seven balls struck
the Niagara, somewhat damaging her poop.
The Federal captains allege that they had no
intention of following the Stonewall, but were about
to turn round and take up other anchorage ground.
The Governor of Belem Tower appears to have had
instructions to act as he did in case such pro-
ceedings were taken by the -Federal ships, but the
instructions given to the commander of the guard-
ship were not the same, because the fort is under
the War-office, the ship under the Marine depart-
ment, and unfortunately circumlocution prevails
here as in England. This affair is now affording
matter for diplomatic correspondence, but the gene-
ral feeling is, that the Portuguese Government
acted with great spirit, and their conduct will be
endorsed by the public opinion of Europe.

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