The Sun.
London, England, 1865-05-27 00:00:00

Banquet at the Mansion House.

Last evening the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress enter-
tained at a splendid banquet, in the Egyptian Hall, her
Majesty's judges and several members of the bar, most of
whom were accompanied by their ladies. Covers were laid
for 280 guestS, and among those who accepted invitations
werlothe Right Hon. Lord Wensleydale, the Right Hon. the
Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, the Right Hon.
Vice-Chancellor Kindersley, the Hon. Vice-Chancellor
Stuart, the Hon. Vice-Chancellor Page Wood, the Hon. Mr.
Baron Bramwell, the Hon. Mr. Baron Channell, the Hon.
Mr. Justice Keating, the Hon. Mr. Justice Mellor, the Hon.
Mr. Justice Shoe, Gen. Sir George Pollock, G.C.8., 8.5.1.,
Admiral Robinson, the Comptroller-General of the Navy,
Admiral Sir Edward Belcher, C. 8., the Right Hon. Spencer
Walpole, Q.C., M.P., the Right Hon. the Lord Advocate,
M.P., the Queen's Advocate-General, Sir Christopher Raw-
linson (late Chief Judge Madras), the Solicitor-General
M.P., Sir Fitzroy Kelly, Q. 0.; M.P., General Lawrence,'
Colonel French, M.P., Colonel Mark Wood (Coldstream
Guards), Rev. Canonßlakesley, Master of theMercers' Com-
pany, the Prime Warden of the Fishmongers' Company,
the Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths' Company, the
Master of the Skinners' Company, the Master of the
Tronmongers' Company, the Master of the Clothworkers'
Company, Mr. Malins, Q.C., M.P., Mr. Bliss, Q.C., Mr.
Samuel Warren, Q.C., Mr. Bovill, Q.C., M.P., Mr. Sergeant
Parry, Mr. Lush, Q.C., Mr. J. Locke, Q.C., M.P., Mr. Rod-
well, Q.C., the Hon. George Denman, Q.C., M.P., Mr.
Dugmore, Q.C., Mr. Weber, Q.C., Mr. Giffard, Q.C.,
Mr. Sergeant Gaselee, Mr. Sergeant Burke, Mr. Sergeant
Pulling Mr. Sergeant Robinson, Mr. Manockjee Cursetjee,
Mr. Pownall, chairman Middlesex magistrates ; Mr. A. J.
Beresford Hope, Alderman Sir James Duke, M.P., Alderman
Sidney, M.P., Sir F. G. Moon, Mr. Alderman Salomons,
M.P., Mr. Alderman Finnis, Sir R. W. Carden, Aldermen
Carter, Lawrence, Phillips, Gabriel, Mechi, Lawrence
(M.P.), Gibbons, and Waterlow ; Alderman and Sheriff
Dakin ; Alderman and Sheriff Begley ; Mr. T. Chambers,
Q.C. (Common Sergeant), the Comptroller, the Remem-
brancer, the City Solicit(%) the Secondary, Mr. Avory. The
following stipendiary magistrates, viz.: Messrs. Arnold,
Selfe, D'Eyncourt, Cooke, Ellison, lion. G. Norton, Bur-
chain, Partridge, and Paget. The following members of
the bar: Messrs. Hannon, Brewer, Sleigh, Metcalfe, Wood-
roffe, Sharpe, Besley, Jos. Payne, Phillipps, Poland, Row-
den, and Burke. The following solicitors: Messrs. J.
Tatham, Wontner, C. K. Freshfield, H. Freshfield, Hard-
wick, Wainewright, Sturmy, Futvoye, Humphreys, Val-
iance, Mackenzie, Carroll, Deputy Jones, Dean, Deputy
Farrar, Parker, Layden, Digby, Hoppe, Deputy Lloyd,
Burkett, Eagleton, R. Ellis, Deputy Gammon, and Blake.
Colonel Cooke, J. Filcher, Travers, Wire, Dr. Ramskill,
Dr. Radcliffe, Captain Porter, Denny, R. J. Chaplin, G.
Sims, Turnley, Tanner (of Exeter), Cawston, Whiteside,
M'George, Johnson, Frinneby, J. Waterlow, Nind, Fig-
gins, J. Cotterell, T. Burrowes, J. B. Humphreys, Thorn-
ton, lat. Mayor of Sydney, ecc.
The loving cup having been sent round in accordance
with time-honoured custom, the usual loyal and patriotic
toasts were gracefully introduced by the Lord Mayor, Gen.
Sir G. Pollock responding for "The Army," Admiral Sir
E. Belcher for " The Navy," and the Hon. G. Denman,
M.P., for " The Volunteers."
The Lon)) MAYoR proposed the toast of "The House of
Lords," eulogising that branch of the constitution for the
part which it had taken in managing the affairs of the
country, and connecting it with the name of Lord Wensley-
dale, who had so signally distinguished himself when one
of the judges of the land in the administration of justice.
Lord WENSLEYDALE responded. He had never willingly
been absent from those civic festivals. It was more than
half a century since he first served the City as one of its
legal advisers. It was forty years since he had attended
as one of the judges at the Old Bailey, and his attachment
to the City had never ceased. At the end of a long period
of active service it was a great satisfaction to him to return
thanks, as a peer of the realm, for the toast so kindly given,
but he could assure those whom he addressed that in the
many positions he had occupied he endeavoured to uphold
the law, and as long as life was spared him he should con-
tinue to do so. (Cheers.)
The LORD MAyon. next proposed " The Health of her
Majesty's Judges." For centuries the Lord Mayor had in-
vited the judges to this hall, and on the present occasion
he was honoured by the attendance of the Chief Justice of
the Common Pleas. The law in this country was admi-
nistered for the benefit of those who had to appeal to it,
and it gave him the greatest pleasure to find so many of
her Majesty's judges around him on this occasion, espe-
cially Lord Chief Erle and Vice-Chancellor Sir Page
Wood, who in early life were identified with the City. In
connexion with the toast, he begged to associate the name
of Lord Chief Justice Erle. (Applause.)
Lord Chief Justice ERLE, in responding, said that whilst
they appreciated the honour done the public judges, they
must guard against the danger of public approval ; but he
felt it a gratification to be present once more to receive the
friendly welcome of the Lord Mayor, a repetition of that
acknowledgment of the administration of the law which
had characterised the City for centuries past. (Cheers.)
Mr. SPENCER WALPOLE, M.P., responded for the House of
Commons, expressing a belief that the present house had
fairly represented the views of the country.
Tho "Health of the Lord Mayor" was proposed in eulo-
gistic terms by Lord Chief Justice Erlo. The Solicitor-
General spoke to the toast of the "Bar of England," Sir
Thos. Henry responded for " The Stipendiary Magistrates,"
Mr. Alderman Sidney for "The City Magistrates," and Sir
W. Page Wood gave the health of the " Lady Mayoress,"
to which the Lord Mayor replied.
The dinner was admirably served by
Messrs. Ring and
Brymor, and there was a choice selection of glees and duets,
under the direction of Mr. Hatton, by the Misses Wells and
Mr. Chaplin Henry.

LYCEUM THEATRE.—The season at this theatre
will close this evening, when Mr. Fechter will take his
benefit. He will appear in two of his favourite characters.
DEATH OF SAM COLLINS.—The death of this
popular comic singer took place on Thursday, after
somo days' suffering from rheumatic fever. The music-
hall attached to his house at Islington-green was opened
as usual—a benefit being announced, and many having
taken their seats; but such was the critical state of the
proprietor that it was deemed prudent to inquire whether
the entertainments should be proceeded with. The reply
given by the unfortunate man was "Go on," but ten
minutes afterwards his death was announced, when the
place was, of course, cleared and the doors closed. The
deceased was in his 89th year.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

FRANCE,

Letter of the Emperor to Prince Napoleon,
PARIS, MAY 27.
The Emperor has addressed the following letter
to Prince Napoleon :
" I cannot refrain from mentioning to you the
painful impression produced upon me by reading
your speech at Ajaccio. By leaving you during my
absence near the Empress and my son, as Vice-
President of the Council of State, I wished to give
you a proof of friendship and confidence, hoping that
your presence, conduct, and discourse would testify
to the union reigning among our family. But the
political programme which you place under the
aegis of the Emperor can only be useful to the
enemies of my Government, as furnishing grounds
for judgments that we cannot admit.
" You express sentiments of hatred and rancour
which are no longer of our day. To be able to
apply to the present time the ideas of the Emperor,
it is necessary to have passed through the severe
trials and the responsibility of power. Can we
moreover, pigmies as we are, really essimate at its
true value the great historical figure of Napoleon ?
Standing before a colossal statue we are powerless
to take in the whole at a glance—we never see but
the side which strikes our view ; but that which is
clear to all the world is, that to prevent anarchy,
that formidable. enemy of true liberty, the Emperor
had to establish—first in his family, and then in his
Government—that severe discipline admitting but
one will and one action. I cannot henceforth de-
viate from the same rule of conduct."

SPAIN.
MADRID, MAY 26 (Morning).

In the Congress, to-day, a proposal for electoral
reform was brought forward, with the object of
terminating the present withdrawal of the Progres-
sists from political action.
The Government opposed the proposition, which
was subsequently rejected by 160 against 105 votes.

THE BOMBAY MAIL.
SUEZ, MAv 27, 6.20 A.M.
The Banda, with the above mail, reached Suez
at 1 a.m. to-day.

Capture of Jefferson Davies.

War Department, Washington, May 13.

Major-General Dix.—The following despatch,
just received from Gen. Wilson, announces the sur-
prise and capture of Jefferson Davis and his staff
by Col. Pritchard and the Michigan cavalry, on the
morning of the 10th inst., at Irwinsville, in Irwin
County, Georgia.
E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War.

Macon, Ga., May 12, 11 a.m.

Lieut.-General U. S. Grant and Hon. Secretary
of War, Washington, D.C.—I have the honour to
report that at daylight of the 10th inst., Colonel
Pritchard, commanding Fourth Michigan Cavalry,
captured Jeff Davis and family, with Reagan,
Postmaster-General; Col. Harrison, Private Secre-
tary; Col. Johnston, A.D.C. ; Col. Morris, Col.
Lubbic, Lieut. Hathaway, and others. Col. Prit-
chard surprised their camp at Irwinsville, in Irwin
County, Ga., 75 miles south-east of this place.
They will be here to-morrow night, and will be for-
warded under a strong guard without delay. I will
send further particulars at once.
J. H. WILSON, Brevet Major-General.

From Secretary Stanton to General Dix.

War Department, Washington, May 14, 1865.
Major-Gen. John A. Dix,—The following details
of the capture of Jefferson Davis, while attempting
to make his escape in his wife's clothes, have been
received from Major-Gen. Wilson.

EDWIN M. STANTON.
Macon, Ga., May 12, 1865, 11 A.M.

Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War,—The
following despatch, announcing the capture of Jeff.
Davis, has just been handed me by Col. Minty,
commanding Second Division :
Headquarters Fourth Michigan Cavalry,
Cumberlandville, Ga., May 11.

To Capt. T. W. Scott, A. G., Second Division.--
Sir,—l have the honour to report that at daylight
yesterday, at Irwinsville, I surprised and captured
Jeff. Davis and family, together with his wife,
sisters and brother, his Postmaster- General, Reagan ;
his private Secretary, Col. Harrison ; Col. Johnston,
Aid-de-Camp on Davis' staff ; Col. Morris Lubbick
and Lieut. Hathaway ; also, several important
names, and a train of five waggons and three ambu-
lances, making a most perfect success.
Had not a most painful mistake occurred, by
which the Fourth Michigan and First Wisconsin
came in conflict, we should have done better.
This mistake cost us two killed and Lieutenant
Boutle wounded through the arm, in the Fourth
Michigan, and four men wounded in the First
Wisconsin. This occurred just at daylight, after
we had captured the camp. By the advance of the
First Wisconsin they were mistaken for the enemy.
I returned to this point last night, and shall move
right on to Macon, without waiting orders from you,
as directed, feeling that the whole object of the ex-
pedition is accomplished.
It will take us at least three days to reach Macon,
as we are at least 75 miles out, and our stock much
exhausted. I hope to reach Hawkinsville to-night.
—I have the honour, &c.,
B. D. PRITCHARD,
Lieut.-Col. Fourth Michigan Cavalry.

The First Wisconsin belongs to Lagrange's bri-
gade of M'Cook's division, and had been sent due
east by Gen. Craxton, via Dublin.
_ __ _

Col. Minty had distributed his command all along
the south bank of the Ocmulgee and Altamaha.
This accounts for the collision between parts of
the first and second divisions, and shows the zeal of
the command in the pursuit.
I have directed increased vigilance on the part of
the command, in the hope .of capturing the other

assassins.
Our dispositions of men are good, and so far none
of the rebel chiefs have been able to get through.
Breckenridge's son was captured the night before
last, 11 miles south of here.
We will send further details as soon as possible.
J. H. WILSON, Brevet Major-General.

MAC ox, Ga., 9.30 a.m., May 13.
Hon. E. Stanton, Secretary of War.
Lieut.-Col Harden, commanding the First Wis-
consin, has just arrived from Irwinsville. He struck
the trail of Davis at Dublin, Laurens County, on
the evening of the 7th, and followed him closely
night and day through the pine wilderness of Alli-
gator Creek and Green Swamps, via Cumberlands-
ville to Irwinsville.

At Cumberlandsville Col. Harden met Col. Prit-
chard, with 150 picked men and horses of the
Fourth Michigan.
Harden followed the trail directly south, while
Pritchard, having fresher horses, pushed down the
Ocmulgee toward Hopewell, and thence by House
Creek to Irwinsville, arriving there at midnight of
the 9th. Jeff. Davis had not arrived.

From a citizen Pritchard learned that his party
were encamped two miles out of the town. He
made dispositions of his men and surrounded the
camp before day.
Harden had camped at 9 p.m., within two miles,
as he afterwards learned, from Davis.

The trail being too indistinct to follow, he pushed
on at 3 a.m., and had gone but little more than one
mile, when his advance was fired upon by men of
the Fourth Michigan.
A fight ensued, both parties exhibiting the
greatest determination. Fifteen minutes elapsed
before the mistake was discovered. _

The firing in this skirmish was the first warning
that Davis received.

The captors report that he hastily put On one of

his wife's dresses and started for the woods, closely
followed by our men, who at first thought him a
woman, but seeing his boots while he was running,
they suspected his sex at once.
The race was a short one, and the rebel President
was soon brought to bay. He brandished a bowie-
knife and showed signs of battle, but yielded
promptly to the persuasions of Colt's revolvers,
without compelling the men to fire.
He expressed great indignation at the energy
with which he was pursued, saying that he had
believed our Government were too magnanimous to
hunt down women and children.

Mrs. Davis remarked to Col. Harden, after the
excitement was over, that the men had better not
provoke the President, or "he might hurt some

of 'em."

Reagan behaves himself with dignity and resig-
nation.

The party, evidently, were making for the coast.
J. H. WILSON, Brevet Major-General.

BANK OF FRANCE.

PARIS, MAY 25.

The following is the return of the Bank of France
for the week ending to-day, together with the cor-
responding figures of the previous account :

DEBTOR.

May 25. May 18.
fr. c. fr. c.
Capital of the Bank 182,500,000 182,500,000
Profits in addition to
capital (Art. 8, Law,
June 9, 1857) 7,043,871 81 7,043,871 81
Reserve of the Bank
and its branches 22,105,750 14 22,105,750 14
Reserve in landed pro-
perty 4,000,000 4,000,000
Notes in circulation .
Banknotes to order and
' receipts payable at
sight 7,146,273 85 7,174,109 56
Treasury account cur-
rent creditor
Current accounts, Paris 154,049,411 77 147,165,994 37
Do. branch banks
Dividends payable 726,144 75 786,530 75
Discounts and sundry
interests
Rediscounted the last
six months 2,789,411 05 2,789,444 05
Sundries

Total 1,324,160,213 80 1,323,823,787 24
CREDITOR.
May 25. May 18.
Cash in hand and in fr. c. fr. c.

Branch Tanks
Commercial bills over-
due
Commercial bills dis-

counted, not Stet duo 231,423,054 23 239,181,626 36
Do. branch banks - 255,680,645 265,388,412
Advances on deposit of
bullion 36,686,096 35 31,727,696 35
Do. branch banks 8,296,08q 7,036,786
Do. on French Public . _

Securities 14,803,800 14,707,700
Do. by branch banks 9,843,750 9,987,450
Do. on railway shares
and debentures
D. branch banks 19,062,850 18,936,740
Do. on Credit Foncier
Bonds
Do. branches 408,600 888,900
Do. to the State (Con-
vention, June 10,
1857) 60,000,000 60,000,000
Government Stock re-
serve 12,980,750 14 12,980,750 14
Do. disposable
Rentes Immobalis6es

(Law, June 2, 1857) 100,000,000 100,000,000
Hotel and furniture of
the Bank and landed
property branches 8,497,892 -- 8,500,265
Expenses of manage-
ment 1,467,080 94 1,464,186 99
Sundries

Total 1,324,160,213 80 1,323,823,787 24
Certified by the Senator Governor of the Bank of France.
RoULAND.

The Austrian Treaty.

The following has been received by the Birming-
ham Chamber of Commerce :

Board of Trade, Whitehall, May 24.

Sir,—Referring to my letter of the 19th inst., enclosing
certain extracts from the programme of the Austrian Tariff
Commission, I am directed to state to you for the informa-
tion of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce that my
Lords have received a communication from the Right Hon.
Mr. Hutt, of which an abstract is annexed, with reference
to the attendance at Vienna of delegates representing the
various British industries.

I am at the same time to request you to represent to the
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce the great necessity that
there should be as far as practicable a thorough concert
and organisation among the representatives of the various
industries who may be designated by the respective cham-
bers to proceed to Vienna.

I am further to state that the classification of the tariff
alluded to in the annexed as being in preparation will,when
received, be forwarded to you without delay, and that any
further information with which it may be desirable your
chamber should be acquainted will be communicated as
early as possible.
I have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant,
J. EMERSON TENNENT.

The Secretary to the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce.

The following is an extract from a letter from the
Right. Hon. Mr. Hutt to the President of the Board
of Trade :

Vienna, May 18, 1865.
The International Commission has decided on delegating
to committees composed of members of their body the task
of examining and reporting the operation of the Austrian
Tariff upon the principal industries of the United Kingdom
and of Austria, and a committee so constituted has already
commenced this inquiry in connexion with metals andmetal