The Sun.
London, England, 1865-03-15 00:00:00

The Edmunds Scandal.

The name of Lord Brougham has been connected
—first in whispers, and now in print—with the Ed-
munds scandal ; and there can be but one feeling of
surprise and pain at such a name being connected
with such a matter even for a day. But the utmost
confidence, we believe, may be entertained that it
will be only for a day, and in error, that that nomi-
nal connection will exist. The rumour is, in sub-
stance, that when Mr. Edmunds was appointed to
the office of Clerk of Patents, 30 years ago, he be-
came bound to pay over £3OO out of his £4OO a-
year salary to Mr. William Brougham. There is no
doubt, it seems, that between Mr. Wm. Brougham
and Mr. Edmunds there were pecuniary relations of
a complicated and more or less unsatisfactory cha-
racter ; but even on that point opinions should be
reserved till the facts are ascertained before the
committee of the House of Lords. At all events,
there should be no haste to condemn even Mr. Wm.
Brougham on the evidence merely of something
said, or rumoured to have been said, by Mr. Ed-
munds, who stands confessed of an offence with
which the alleged transgression of Mr. William
Brougham had no connection—the £3OO a year said to
have been paid over to Mr. Brougham, for what uses
does not yet appear, having been only about a tenth
part of Mr. Edmunds's total income from offices in
whose funds he is accused of having been deficient
to the amount of £17,500. But, however the case
may stand as between Mr. Edmunds and Mr. Wm.
Brougham, there is not one tittle either of evidence
or of accusation, or of probability, that any trans-
actions between these two had the assent or know-
ledge of Lord Brougham. The worst enemies of
Lord Brougham— and, man of strife from his
youth upwards, he has of necessity had many tem-
porary enemies—never charged him with either
need or avidity, much less with want of integrity in
pecuniary matters. His simple tastes and laborious
life have kept his spendings low, and in his gettings
his fault has not been selfishness, but indifference
The first intimation that would reach Lord
Brougham, if anything had been hinted against
bun m connection with this wretched affair, would,
it is supposed, be got from the newspapers reaching
him at Cannes ; and, of course, no communication
on the subject has yet been received from him in
any. quarter. But inquiries set on foot by friends
in London have already, we believe, educed facts
inspiring an entire confidence that Lord Brougham
will come out of the inquiry unstaiped and indeed
unaccused, and will be as well entitled to say at the
close as he was to say in the midst of his great career,
"These hands are clean."—Scotsman.

FIRING AT SHIPS IN THE STRAITS OF GIBRALTAR.
—The rule with the British and Spanish authorities
in garrison at Gibraltar, and the Spanish, fortress on the
opposite side of the Straits, to fire at any ship which might
approach within cannon-shot while sailing in those waters,
has been the subject of an official correspondence. The Bri-
tish and Spanish Governments considering that the original
causes which made these regulations a military necessity
have now passed away, and that a grave and acknowledged
inconvenience may be obviated, have concluded a conven-
tion, whereby these regulations are abolished as regards
English and Spanish vessels.
THE EXECUTION OF CAPT. JOHN Y. BEALE.-
The following letter, addressed by the condemned
to his brother, will be read with interest. It is indicative
of a tone so high and gentlemanly that one naturally won-
ders
him
bltbTh4arhe.ob—aul
eytagDnthlebetmwtaahorvyaenwes t,ead_earhrdhEi
sbuhroyfneafegv having
n:hrnmfliyu
I::
al committedrsiddteseaaoearyes:t_ commissionby ro,
unjustly.o, the excesses which
Fortgyh
you
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Lafayette,
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newspapers.
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lessi
asserted, and wrongwa
s i too
ignominious
overs;
but crime only can make dis-
honour. ' Vengeance is mine, saith the Lord, and I will
repay;' therefore do not now show unkindness to prisoners.
They are helpless. Remember me kindly to my friends.
Say to them that I am not aware of committing any crime
against society. I die for my country. No thirst for
blood or lucre animated me in my course ; for I had re-
fused when .solicited to engage in enterprises which I
deemed destructive, but illegitimate; and but a few months
ago 1 had but to have spoken, and I would have been red
with blood and rich with the plunder of the foe. But my
hands are clear of blood, unless it be spilt in conflict, and
not a cent enriches my pocket. Should you be spared
ateh.c. sEtnrifdeu,resttahye wb.iatrhdsmhoipstheorf andbthe z
ma
pcaoimfgnortaa toa
you can get plenty of clothes.
hthrerooulgdha
all, now and evermore, riy prayer and wish for you.—
Giveman. lomvyo trunk
milkotahnedr b°;
the girls too. May God bless you
x
Rea Y. BEALE."

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAM.)

SPAIN.

MADRID, MARCH 14.

In to-day's sitting of the Congress the Govern-
ment was questioned respecting the prosecution of
those present at the Progressist banquet on the sth
instant.

The Minister of the Interior replied that he had
executed the law upon public meetings, and upon
the question being put to the House the conduct of
the Government was approved by 166 against 70
♦otes.

BOMBAY AND MAURITIUS MAILS.
SOUTHAMPTON, MARCH 15.

The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steam-
ship Poonah, with the above mails, has arrived
here. She brings 50 passengers, £4,646 in specie,
jewellery value 2,061 rupees, and a general cargo,
including 792 bales of cotton. She experienced
strong westerly gales from Alexandria to Gibraltar,
west south west gales across the Bay of Biscay, and
up Channel easterly winds and a heavy sea.
On the 10th inst. she spoke the British ships
Relief and Conway.

GIBRALTAR, March 10.

The British ship T. A. Lee was dismasted in a
gale 200 milee north-east of Madeira on the 4th
ult. She was towed into this harbour by the
steamer Brazilian on the Ist inst.

Her Majesty's ships Procris, Liffey, and Racoon
were in the harbour.

Exchange on Londein, 90 days, 491 ; on Paris,
5.23 ; Madrid, 8 days, 1i dis.

FRANCE.

The Paris Savings Bank received, during the last
fortnight ending 13th inst., deposits amounting to
926,171 f., and reimbursed 752,728 f. The sums
paid into the Caisse de Retraites for the Aged dur-
ing the same period were 139,965 f.
M Felix, titulary canon of the cathedral of
Aix, aged 65, has just died in a tragical manner.
Feeling unwell, he rose from his seat to call for
assistance, when he was seized with giddiness
and fell striking his temple against the coroner of
the chimney-place, the blood flowing so profusely
that it could not be stopped, and which caused his
death soon afterwards.

BOURSE, March 14.—The market is heavy, and
prices have declined. Threes, for the Account, are
now at 67fr. Mobilier are lower, and have been
done at 855 fr. In Railway Shares there is no
change of importance. The market somewhat im-
proved towards the close. The following are the
last quotations :

41 per Cents 94 30
Do. end month -

3 per Cents.. 67 75

DO. end month 67 75
Credit Mobilier
Do. end month
Bank Shares 3525

Cr -

Roman

BAIL'

Italian Loan 64 70
Do. end month 64 75
Ditto Threes —
New Mexican
Russian 9O 50
Austrian
Spanish Threes
Home Debt —
Deferred -
VAYS.

Cash. Acct.
Orleans
Northern lOl5 1015
Lyons and Mediterranean 950 ... 950
Southern 577 50 ... 577 50
Western 541 25 ... 542 50

Eastern .

-- - --• . • 522 50
._..,

Sardinian
Austrian ..

siOi 75 ::: 303 75
437 50 ... 437 60

Lombard
545 ... 547 50
North of Spain 297 50 ... 297 50
Saragossa 368 75 ... 367 50
Ditto to Barcelona .. 165 ...

Funeral of M. de Morny,

The funeral of M. de Morny took place on Tues-
day, at the hour and in the form previously an-
nounced in the Moniteur. The body, which since
Friday morning had lain in the room in which he
expired, with priests holding their vigil and praying
by it, was removed on Sunday night to the large
saloon of the Legislative Chamber (where a chapelle
ardente had been prepared to receive it), to which
access is had by the steps of the Palace facing the
Pont de la Concorde. The front of the building
was draped in black, and on the pillars were the
words " Pro Patrid et Imperatore." The space be-
tween the Palace and the Quay D'Orsay and the
Pont de la Concorde was lined with troops. Pur-
suant to a decree, dated as far back as the 24th
Messidor (Year XII., July, 1803-4), salutes were
fired at seven o'clock in the morning, and repeated
every hour until the cortege left the official residence,
which is an annexe of the Chamber. Two salutes
of 15 guns each were also fired—the first when the
cortege began to move, and the second when the re-
mains were laid in the ground. The parish church
of the deceased is St. Clotilde, close to the Legisla-
tive Chamber; but the space before it, and the
streets leading to it, were considered too narrow for
so large a concourse, and the Madeleine, with its
open ground, to which the procession could advance
in a straight line by the Place de la Concorde and
the Rue Royale—all which the Madeleine com-
mands—was preferred. The authorities and high
functionaries summoned for the occasion were
ordered to present themselves in suitable costume
at the Legislative Chamber punctually at eleven
o'clock ; and those specially invited were requested
to take the seats reserved for them in church before
twelve.

The front of the Madeleine was veiled in black
drapery, fringed with silver, and displayed shields
surmounted with coronets. The interior was clothed
in the same sombre dress, with similar ornaments ;
and a lofty bier, richly decorated, and surrounded
with rows of flaming tapers, rising above each other,
and lamps emitting a green light, rose from the
middle of the choir. The cortege reached the church
at about half-past 12, and the remains were received
by the Abbe Duguery, cure of the parish. The
Mass, which was in music, was celebrated by M.
Duguery ; and the absolution at the close of this
solemn service was pronounced by the Archbishop
of Paris, who attended M. de Morny in his last
moments and administered to him the sacraments.
The church was crowded to excess, and many who
had received invitations were obliged, for want of
room, to remain outside.
The day was fine, but a little cold ; and as it was
known that the funeral was a public one, and would
therefore be an imposing spectacle, crowds began to
cover, before 11 o'clock, the quays on both sides of
the river from which the Legislative Chamber is
visible, the Place de la Concorde, the terraces of
the Tuileries-gardens, the entrance to the avenue of
the Champs Elysees, the Rue Royale, and the ap-
proaches to the Boulevard of the Madeleine. As it
was known that the place of interment was the
cemetery of Pere la Chaise, and that the cortege
would proceed along the old Boulevards, the old
familiar positions were taken up ; and long before
the religious service was over the side ways were
occupied, and many of the windows and balconies
along the line of march filled with spectators. Be-
tween the Rue de la Paix and the Madeleine the
way was kept clear, and order maintained by a de-
tachment of mounted Gardes de Paris and squads of
Sergens de Vile.

The procession began to move from the church of
the Madeleine at half-past 1 o'clock. It was opened
by a squadron of the Gardes de Paris, followed by
one of mounted Chasseurs, with their full band.
Marshal Magnan, as Commander-in-Chief of the
Army of Paris, appeared at the head of the troops.
He was in full uniform, mild rode a splendid charger
covered with rich housings, and was attended by a
numerous Staff. A regiment of foot Chasseurs,
with its band, followed. Then came general officers
of the brigades of the Army of Paris, followed by
another battalion of foot Chasseurs, two regiments
of the Line, with band, the Grenadiers of the Im-
perial Guard, and the Voltigeurs of the same corps.
Two carriages with priests immediately preceded the
hearse, which was gorgeously decorated. It was
drawn by six black horses, covered with trappings of
black and silver, with lofty black plumes, and sur-
mounted by a ducal coronet, veiled with black crape.
The coffin was completely concealed by a pall of silver
cloth, so ample that the fringes reached nearly to the
ground. The hearse was followed by attendants
bearing on a cushion the deceased's decorations ; the
officials of the Legislative Chamber and the Presi-
dency, and a number of persons on foot. Two of
the Emperor's State carriages, and one of Prince
Napoleon's, or of Princess Mathilde's, and 14 mourn-
ing coaches followed. Then came a considerable
number of carriages with senators, councillors of
State, deputies, deputations of the magistracy in
their robes red or black, State functionaries of vari-
ous orders, members of the diplomatic body, and
officers of the army. The long line of vehicles was
followed by a battalion of the Imperial Guard, two
batteries of artillery, a squadron of mounted Chas-
seurs, and a battalion of the Gardes de Paris. It was
closed by a strong detachment of sergens de vile.
The chief mourners were Count Flahaut, M. de
Lavalette, the Prefect of Police, and M. Marpont—
an intimate friend of the deceased. The pall-bearers
were MM. Rouher (Minister of State), Schneider
(Vice-President of the Legislative Chamber), De-
langle (Vice-President of the Senate), and M. de
Persigny, as member of the Privy Council. The Em-
peror was represented by the Duke of Bassano
(Chamberlain) and General Fleury ; the Empress by
M. Cossi-Brissac, and Prince Napoleon by one of his
aides-de-camp. It was past 3 o'clock when the cor-
tege reached the cemetery of Pere la Chaise. When
the coffin was laid in the vault speeches were deli-
vered by M. Rouher and M. Schneider.
M. Schneider, Vice-President of the Legislative
Body, spoke as follows, in the midst of deep
silence :

" Gentlemen,—No words can have the eloquence
of the deep shock felt by the Legislative Body when
death struck the Duke de Morny, and yet, in the
name of the Deputies of France, I must pay a
tribute of respect, of affection, and of gratitude to
the man who, placed at our head for more than 10
years, has so nobly fulfilled his important mission
—to him whose memory will live in our hearts, as
well as in the remembrance of the country and in
the pages of history. When the Presidency of the
Legislative Body was conferred upon the Duke de
Morny the choice of the Emperor was hailed by all
with sympathy and confidence, and by us with
marked satisfaction. Since then we have beheld in
him a statesman of the ideas of order and progress,
firm in his principles, wise in his judgments, prompt
in conception, skilful in execution ; finally, we have
known him as one of the energetic supports of the
Throne in which our political faithis embodied. Such
he never ceased to be in the fulfilment of his high
office ; such have we beheld him rising daily in
public esteem and the affection of his colleagues.
In this chair he asserted the authority of the Presi-
dent by the most eminent qualities—urbanity and
impartiality, delicacy of mind in maintaining a cor-
rect view of a question, calmness and energy of
character. He allowed everything to be discussed ;
he caused men and institutions to be respected. In
the private relations of life, courtesy and self-confi-
dence, the impulses of a generous heart, spread
around him an irresistible attraction, and which made
all of us his friends, wao now share the grief of his
unhappy Duchess and her children. • A courageous
and devoted friend of the ruling Power in difficult
times, the Duke de Morny understood that progress
is a law which sways the world. He was always
the counsellor of liberal ideas, of intelligent reforms,
and of all improvements of a nature to develope the
moral interests and welfare of a people. We have
seen him rejoice with us at the noble initiative taken

by the Emperor, extending the prerogatives of the
Chambers, thereby proving his confidence in the
wisdom of the nation. That confidence has been
justified, gentlemen, and in placing upon this tomb
the glorious palms which our courtesy decrees to our
_ _

illustrious and beloved President, in addressing our prayers
for him to Divine Providence, I may say to the Emperor,—
Silo,—ln the name of him for whom wo weep, and who so

well personified the harmony which exists between the
Sovereign and the great bodies of the btate, we promise you

to remain united and firm in our devotion to strengthen th e
work which you have founded, and to assure the happiness
of France under the shadow of your dynasty.'"

After these words, M. Rouher advanced to the
edge of the grave, and, in a voice broken by emo-
tion, spoke as follows :
" Gentlemen,—l have been called upon to say a few
words over the grave of the friend whom we deplore. It
has been a difficult task for me to collect my remembrance
and formulate my ideas. You will forgive me ; my heart
continually rises, and I am overcome by the heartrending
spectacle which I have witnessed during the last few hours
—from the moment when science declared itself powerless
until the fatal dissolution came. I have been the witness
of those silent struggles, of those sombre and mute solemn
moments which precede death. I beheld De Morny on his
couch, calm, patient, resigned, stoical, without a murmur
upon his lips against so cruel and premature an end,
loosing one by ono all the affections which bound him to
this earth, as if to enter more freely into the bosom of his
God. Ho addressed to the Emperor, who was much moved,
the most touching farewell of a devoted friend ; with
his hands he gave a blessing to that poor young woman
who was in an agony of grief and tears, to those four little
children, beloved angels, whose tender age relieved them
from the sorrows of separation. Successively he called to
his bed-side his devoted friends, to give them his last advice.
He then asked the pious Archbishop of Paris to crown his
life by a Christian's death, and for a time conquered the
sufferings of agony to receive the sublime consolations
administered by the priest in the name of the Divine
principle of immortality. What passing fragility is there
not inthe laborious edifice of human life ! What vanity in
our efforts and in our works were it not for the sanction of
that mysterious future which each of us looks forward to
in his anxious and submissive soul, and which is in the
hands of the supreme judgment of God ! God will have
been clement, he will have judged with his infinite good-
ness this life, so short and yet so rich in services rendered
to the head of the State and to the country. De Moray,
scarcely 22 years of age, left the Staff College, went
through the campaign of Constantine, risked his life, and
by his bravery earned the highest grade in the Legion of
Honour—that one which perhaps gave the greatest satis-
faction to his heart. But military life was only an inci-
dent in his career. The predilections of his mind, the
keen penetration of his intellect, that sound judgment
which was never deterred either by the gravity or sudden-
ness of events, led him naturally into the arena of political
life. The chances of garrison life led him into Auvergne.
He resolved to make that province the, establishment of
his political career. At first his friends looked upon his
intention as chimerical, and had not faith in it; but soon
the irresistible charm of his person, his elegance without
frivolity, those aristocratic manners which were only dis-
played to be effaced by his courteous affability, the attrac-
tion of his gifted mind, the wonderful tact which he dis-
played in furthering the general interests of that province,
dissipated mistrust, obviated obstacles, procured him de-
voted friends, and in 1842 he was triumphantly elected as
member. Since then he has been the benefactor of his
adopted country, and Auvergne deplores his loss to-day as
a mother weeps for her dearest child. History, to which
his name belongs, will examine into all the phases of the
political career of M. do Morny. It will be struck by the
unity of the doctrines, by the solidity of the views, by the
persistence of the convictions respecting the fundamental
conditions of the Government of men which animated that
great mind, be it whether when still young he only exercised
a secondary influence upon the affairs of his country, or when
a:consummate statesman he was enabled usefully to work in
the application of his principles. In 1843 and in 1847, at
the eve of the revolution of Feb., in his writings, in his first
and happy attempts in the Tribune, as since 1854 in his
speeches, imbued with striking originality, animated by
that persuasive eloquence which emanates from the austere
simplicity of language, from the enlightened justice of a
clear appreciation, from the sincere expansion of ideas, M.
de Moray always showed himself the resolute partisan of a
serious authority, firm and not fictitious, the declared enemy
of Oppositions which undermine and overthrow, but deeply
convinced that the interests of power cannot without danger
be separated from those of liberty and of progress. In
January, 1848, he writes—' Order is the only road which
leads to lasting liberty. . . Moderate concessions, intel-
ligent reforms, a conscientious study of financial and social
questions, the zeal of the wealthy classes towards the poorer
classes, at the same time an energetic resistance to factions,
will prevent the evils which threaten us.' Since the Em-
pire he has said, In France the struggle against the great
public powers has produced revolutions, but they have not
definitively turned to the advantage of a durable liberty.
Liberty can only be established peacefully by a sincere
accord between a liberal Sovereign and a moderate Assem-
bly.' Those ideas and those convictions explain and justify
M. de Moray's participation in the coup d'etat of the 2d of
December and his political conduct during his presidency
of the Legislative Body. The present security and great-
ness of France have made many men forget those days of
feverish anxiety. This nation undergoes at times the
turbulent impatience of prosperity. Before the 2d of
December, divided by dissensions, anxious about the mor-
row, ruined, it felt nothing but lassitude and discourage-
ment, and almost reproached the Prince Napoleon for not
opening for it a, path of safety. The chances of recon-
ciliation had been exhausted in vain. The Emperor made
up his mind. M. de Morny was charged with carrying his
plan out. Fully aware of the importance of the social ser-
vice in which he was aiding, he accepted that formidable
responsibility with a sort of gaiety and courageous eager-
ness. We all know with what coolness and with what mode-
ration, and with what calm firmness he fulfilled his memor-
able and dangerous mission. The same man who had to dis-
perse an assembly powerless for doing good, torn by oppos-
ing passions, worn out by sterile discussions, disinherited
of the confidence of the country, became the President, the
inspirer, the soul, the honour of that other assembly which
daily consolidates the work of the 2d December, and which
has had constantly to oppose by the wisdom of its delibera-
tions hasty or captious outbursts. M. de Morny has often
alluded to the difficult duties of his Presidency. 'As for
me,' he said to his colleagues,' I do not consider myself as
the interpreter of the wishes of the Chamber. I hope it
will appreciate the sentiments which actuated me. Since
the day upon which I was called to the honours of the
Presidency the constant object of my efforts has been to
increase its interests and considerations by imposing upon
myself as a rule the most conscientious justice and scrupu-
lous impartiality." The anxiety, the consternation, the
grief displayed by the Legislative Body testify well enough
that he has nobly achieved the object of his efforts. The
confidence placed in his high guidance, in his delicate tact
and in his political experience has been unanimous and ab-
solute. He did not like to exercise his authority, and he
preferred stopping a mistake by a kind word or a gentle
irony. His firmness could be tolerating, his impartiality
reach the extremest limit ; he had no difficult times to fear
—all were aware of his unshaken courage and indomitable
energy. Alas ! at the moment his beloved voice was again
to be heard it died out for ever. Let us bow in humility.
Let us weep all the tears of our heart ! Let us pray to God

even when His hand weighs heavily upon us ! But before
we leave this spot of sorrow let us say a manly farewell to
that noble spirit. Moray, our friend, if you have preceded
us to the tomb, the void which your absence leaves in our
ranks could not diminish our confidence, and has only given
nerve to our courage. We are the jealous inheritors of your
devotion, of your will, and your strength ; resolute work-
men under the authority of that prince the initiator of great
things and great ideas, we shall continue our daily labour.
The edifice is founded, and despite lamentable passions it
will remain the sacred depository of public liberty and of the
dynasty dear to the country. The Emperor has displayed
towards you the most tender affection. His son, that
young Prince whom in the name of the Legislative Body
you welcomed as a pledge of security for the future,'
will be, on the throne, the protector and friend of your
children."

The names of several persons are spoken of for
the chairmanship of the Legislative Body. It is a
post likely to be eagerly sought after. To a man of
some tact and experience the work is not difficult.
There is an official residence and a staff of attend-
ants. Among the reported candidates are MM.
Delangle, Vuitry, Baroche, Walewski, Lavalette,
and the Duke of Albufera, son of Marshal Suchet.
None of them, however, except the last, is a member
of the Legislative Body, and the 43d article of the
Constitution of 1852 specifies that " the President
and Vice-President of the Legislative Body are
named by the President of the Republic for one
year, and are chosen, from among the deputies."
This article, however, may be evaded. M. Wa-
lewski, for instance, may resign his functions as
senator, and be elected to one of the vacant seats in
the Legislative Chamber, which would qualify him
for the post. Whether he is competent in other re-
spects is another question. He has never been what
is called a Parliamentary man. In this respect his
predecessor had the advantage of him, for M. de
Morny sat in the Chamber of Deputies some years
under the Orleans Government, to which he was
greatly devoted, and was for two or three years a
member of the Republican Assembly, in the disper-
sion of which he took so leading a part in 1852. M.
Baroche has, it is said, been offered the place, but,
it is also said, declined it. He, also, had been long
accustomed to Parliamentary warfare, and would
make a fair President; but he is not popular in the
Chamber. The name of M. Drouyn de Lhuys,
Minister of Foreign Affairs, has been put forward.
He, too, was a member of the Chamber under
Louis Philippe, very Parliamentary, and a repre-
sentative in the National Assembly under the Re-
public. He should begin, however, by resigning
his functions as Minister and as senator. It is
pretty certain that the Emperor will not make his
choice known until the last moment.

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