The Sun.
London, England, 1865-03-16 00:00:00

WEST INDIA AND PACIFIC MAILS,

SOUTHAMPTON, March 16

The Royal Mail Company's steamship Tasma-
nian, with the above mails, has arrived. She brings
76 passengers, $1,230,171 in specie, and 1,984 pack-
ages of cargo, chiefly cotton, cocoa, and indigo.

The Tasmanian left St. Thomas on March 1. She
experienced strong north-easterly winds and high
seas from the Western Islands.

On the 13th inst. she spoke the ship Mary Hardy,
outward bound.

The articles of the treaty between Spain and
Peru have been published at Lima. The bases of
arrangement do not differ from the advises sent by
last mail. The settlement met with much disap-
proval among the people, and the old angry feelings
against Spain were bitterly revived. On the sth a
party of officers and men landed at Callao from the
Spanish fleet. The Spaniards were badly treated in
the streets, and the officers having taken the train
to Lima the excitement then became formidable.
The mob was fired upon by the troops, many being
killed and wounded. Callao and Lima were three
days under martial law. A plot had since been
discovered for a revolution to overturn the present
Government. Ex-President Castilla and other in-
fluential persons were arrested.

It is reported that Admiral Pareja will insist
upon heavy damages for these outrages.
The British war vessels Leander and Shearwater
were at Callao.

From Chili the political news is unimportant.
The harvests have been very plenteous, and large
exports of wheat and flour will this season be
shipped to all parts of the world.

At Valparaiso exchange was quoted 46fd. per
dollar.

Her Majesty's ships Sutlej, Clio, and Alert were
at Valparaiso.

The Governments of Guatemala and Nicaragua
had issued decrees prohibiting intercourse, com-
merce, and relations with Costa Rica.

Honduras continued subject to revolutionary con-
vulsions, with the object of displacing President
Medina and of putting Vice-President Xatruch in
his stead. Martial law had been proclaimed. The
Congress opened in Nicaragua on Jan. 29. The
situation of the country was satisfactory. ' The
coffee crop at Costa Rica was good, and that of San
Salvador in advance of former years. The cotton
crop in the latter republic was abundant.
Two ships from the Clyde had arrived at Callao
with materials for constructing an ironfloatingdock.
Her Majesty's ship Duncan, Admiral Hope, ar-
rived at Demerara on the 15th ult., and met with
an enthusiastic reception from the inhabitants. The
drought at Demerara continued, and the young
canes suffered considerably.

Freights on London—For sugar, 21d. ; rum, 2; d.
The weather at Trinidad was more favourable.
Rain had fallen, and no serious injury to the young
crop was anticipated. The weather was fine at
Grenada. The sugar crop wasproceeding vigorously,
and an abundant harvest was anticipated. An
increase of 2,000 hogsheads of sugar in excess of
last year was anticipated. Cocoa and cotton both
promise a large excess over last year's production.
Considerable shipments had taken place, and trade
was steady. The weather at Barbadoes was
favourable for the crops. Sugar making was gene-
ral throughout the island. Provisions were dear
scarce. Exchange on London, 90 days, $4BO.
Severe drought prevailed at Jamaica, and was
greatly felt by stock of every kind. Fodder and
water were scarce. Trade was more brisk. Large
operations in rum at 57d. Coffee, 535. to 548. ;
ordinary, 565. to 60s. for mountain. Sugar, 15s. ;
ordinary, 18s. ; medium, 19s. to 21s. ; fair quality.
Exchange on London, 90 days' sight, 1i per cent.

THIRD EDITION.

SUN OFFICE, 7 O'CLOCK.

Bank of England Return.--This Evening,

An Account, pursuant to the Act 7th and Bth Victoria,
cap. 32, for the week ending Wednesday, March 15, 1865.

ISSUE DE PARTMEN T.

Notea lasued !......X28.740,275

£28,740,275

BANKING D
Croprietors' Capi-
tal £14.553,0001
Best
Public Deposits (in-
cluding Exche-
quer, Savings'
Banks, Commis-
mi esioners of Na-
tional Debt, and
Dividend Ao-

counts) 8.348.481
Other Deposits 13,75,825
Seven Day and
other Bills 449,973

March 16, 1866.

£40,99L362

Government Debt .C11,013,1(0
Other Securities .. 3.631,90 u
Gold Coin St Bullion 14, 91,L75
Silver

,EPARTMENT.

Government Seca-

£28,74;275

ritiea (including
Dead Weight A-
nnuity) £11,023.211
Other Securities 20,084,483
Notes
Gold and Silver 721983
Coin ,

.C 4 ,9)4,362
r. MILLER, Chief Cashier.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT

HOUSE OF LORDS—Tits EVENING.
The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack a
the usual hour.

PRIVATE BUSINESS.

The Dublin Trunk Connecting Railway (City Exten
sion) Bill was read a second time.
COURTS OF JUSTICE BILL.

The LORD CHANCELLOR presented two petitions in
favour of the Carey-street site of the new law courts.

FELONY AND MISDEMEANOUR EVIDENCE AND
PRACTICE BILL.

Lord CHELMSFORD moved the seoond reading of this
bill, the object of which he stated was to introduce into
criminal trials the same practice as regarded the addresses
of counse which prevailed in civil suits. When the sub-
ject came before their lordships previously his noble and
learned friend (Lord Wensleydale) proposed an amend-
ment to the effect that the judge should decide re-
specting the course the counsel for a prisoner should take
in case he censidered the evidence did not warrant a sum-
ming up, a course which he felt bound to condemn.
Lord CRANWORTH said he considered that, in allow-
ing the prisoners' counsel to have the right of making two
speeches, thero would, in many cases, be a great waste of
the public time.
The LORD CHANCELLOR expressed himself in
favour of the assimilation of the procedure in criminal and
civil cases, and he did not apprehend that, generally
speaking, any inconvenience would arise to the public
from the adoption of that course.
The Bill was then read a second time.
BANKRUPTCY AND
_INSOLVENCY (IRELAND)

ACT AMENDMENT BILL.
The committee on this bill was appointed.
- BRITISH SAFFRARIA BILL
This bill was read a third time and passed.
INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION BILL.

This bill was read a second time.
JOINT BOUNDARY OF TURKEY AND PERSIA.
Lord STRATFORD DE REDCLIFFE inquired of her
Majesty's Government respecting the joint boundary of
Turkey and Persia, and moved for papers relating to the
construction of the official map of that frontier. He said
that her Majesty's Government had endeavoured, from
time to time, as far as in their power, to prevent hostilities
between the two Powers. In 1857 negotiations were en-

tered into with the view of preventing an effusion of blood,
but difficulties of no common character interposed to pre-
vent the object of the friendly mediation of this country
being carried out. It was then determined between the
Persian and British commissioners to place the mat-
ter on scientific grounds, by the construction of a
map of the boundary in dispute. The had to con-
tend with the difficulties arising from the making of a
map embracing territory from Mount Ararat to the Persian
Gulf, inhabited by barbarous and nomadic tribes. At
length, the British and Persian Commissioners, acting
under the instructions of their respective Governments,
and attended by engineers appointed by tho Ottoman Go-
vernment, commenced their operations, which were sus-
pended by the breaking out of the Crimean war. An attempt
had been made to induce the Russian Government on
scientific grounds to allow the work to proceed, but with-
out success. He understood, however, that a portion of
the map had been finished, and was very satisfactory.
306.1 I LEFT SPEAKING.

HOUSE OF COMMONS—Tuts EVENING.
The SPEAKER took the chair at 4 o'clock.
SIGNATURE TO PETITIONS.

A report was brought up from the select committee on
public petitions, stating that there was reason to believe
that a number of the signatures attached to petitions in
favour of the motion of Azeem Jah were forgeries.
Mr. C. FORSTER vindicated himself from the charges
which had been made against b,im by Mr. Hennessy on
Tuesday evening, of having taken an unusual and partisan
course in bringing the matter specially before the house at
that particular time.
.. . .

Mr. COX said he had presented petitions on the subject,
believing that all the signatures were genuine. He should
like to know what course members were to take to test

the genuineness of signatures to the petitions they pre
sented.

Mr. HENNESSY said he had not the slightest inten-
tion of making any personal reflection on the hon. mem-
ber for Walsall (Mr. Forster) in the observations ho ad-
dressed to the house on Tuesday. He was of opinion then
that if the matter was mentioned at the particular moment
it was it would prejudice the debate. He was of that
opinion still, but he hoped the hon. gentleman opposite
would acquit him of any intention of imputing personal
motives to him. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. J. SHELLEY thought that some decisive steps
should be taken in the matter in order to prevent the right
of petitions being tampered with.
The report was then ordered to lie on the table.
PETITIONS.

Mr. MUNDY presented a petition in favour of the re-
peal of the malt tax.
Mr. BAZLEY presented a petition in favour of the aboli-
tion of duty on fire insurances.
Mr. CoLLiNs presented a petition from Yorkshire in
favour of the repeal of the malt tax.
Colonel SYKES presented petitions from certain Indian
officers praying for a redress of their grievances.
Mr. officers'
presented a petition in favour of the
repeal of the malt tax.
Mr. HADFIELD, from the Chamber of Commerce of Shef-
field, praying for an amendment in the law of partnership.
Mr. Alderman SALordoxs presented a petition, praying
for a repeal of the duty on fire insurance.
Mr. LOCKE presented a petition from the Board of Works
of St. Olaves, Southwark, in favour of a repeal of the duty
on fire insurance.

Mr. S. FITZGERALD presented a petition in favour of an
amendment of the laws relating to coal mines.
OATHS OR DECLARATIONS.

Mr. COLLINS moved an address that there be added to
the return relative to oaths, addressed for on the 13th
March, a return of each declaration now required to be
taken by any of her Majesty's subjects in the United King-
dom, stating by what classes each such declaration is re-
quired to be taken, and of all declarations that have been
abolished or altered since the Ist January, 1829.
The motion was agreed to.
THE PATENT-OFFICE.
_ _

Mr. HODGSON gave notice that on an early day ho
should ask whether the Government would lay on the
table of the house the report of Mr. Hindmarsh with re-
spect to the Patent-office. In tho event of refusal, he
should take an opportunity of bringing the whole subject
under the consideration of the house.
DOCKYARD ARTIFICERS.
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Mr. FERRAND asked theSeCretaryTOthe Admiralty
why the men in Devonport Dockyard were not paid in
money for the extra hours they worked instead of getting
holiday time in lieu thereof ; and what number of hours'
extra time the men worked last year, and what holidays
they were compelled to take in lieu thereof
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ARMSTRONG AND WHITWORTH GUNS.
Mr. 11. BAILLIE asked the Under-Secretary of State for
War whether, in the competition which had been carried
on" between rmstrong and Whitworth guns, they have
been tested by oblique firing.
The Marquis of HARTINGTON said arrangements for
firing were left to the committee reporting upon the matter.
The experiment to which the hon. member had referred
had not yet been tried, but he believe it was about to be
made by those in charge of the subject.
RECRUITING FOR THE ARMY.
Mr. O'REILLY asked the Under-Secretary of State for
War whether, since the year 1829, any orders or instruc-
tions had been given by the military authorities to office'
charged with the duty of recruiting, not to take Irish or
Roman Catholic recruits for either the Guards, Artillery,
Cavalry, or any other branch of her Majesty's military
service ?

The Marquis of HARTINGTON said no such orders
had been issued either from the Horse Guards or the War-
office.

PATENTS (IRELAND).

Mr. LONGFIELD asked the Chief SeCretary for Ireland
t Mr. Morrin had been empowered, in accordance with
the recommendation of the report of Messrs. Brewer and
Hardy, to continue the publication of the Patent and Close
Rolls of Ireland up to and including those of the reign of
James the First.
Sir R. PEEL said the hon. gentleman must address the
question to the Treasury.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN IRELAND.
Mr. D. GRIFFITH asked the Chief Secretary for Ire-
land whether the attention of the Government has been
drawn to a statement made by Mr. Justice Monahan, at
the County Down Assizes, on Friday, 10th March, that,
of certain persons engaged in a party riot on the
10th Februaiy, only the Catholics had been prosecuted,
and the Protestants allowed to go free ; and whether the
Government would take measures to insure in future that
all persons transgressing the law in Ireland, or whatever
religious denomination or party, should bo rendered
amenable to the impartial administration of justice.
Sir R. Peel and Chief Justice Monaghan had not yet made
any report on the matter to the Government. He had made
inquiries in the matter, and the committee whohaddecided
the matter was composed of an equal number of Roman
Catholics, Protestants, and Protestants. They were of
opinion that there was a case against the Roman
Catholics, but not against the Protestants. He
did not, at present, think that Chief Justice Monaghan was
justified in saying that was any partial administration of
justioe. (Loud cries
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commission, and they were taking evidence on the sub
ject generally, and until they had made their report, hon-
gentlemen must be content to wait.
Capt. DlXON—Supposing the committee do not report
for the next two years ?
Mr. M. GIBSON said ho must decline to speculate.
The commissioners would make a full inquiry, and for that
purpose they would take proper time.

THAMES EMBANKMENT.
Mr. J. WHITE moved for copies of the correspondence
between the Board of Trade and the Metropolitan Board of
Works relative to the material used for filling in the
Thames Embankment ; and also of the. report of Messrs.
Goode and Rawlinson thereon to the Board of Trade.
Agreed to.

(LEFT •SITTING.)

AMERICA.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAM.)
ARRIVAL OF THE NOVA SCOTIAN.
(Via Greencastle.)
The following are the heads of the news brought
by the Nova Scotian :

NEW YORE, March 4, 8 p.m.

In President Lincoln's inaugural there is no in-
dication of any change of policy, nor is there any
mention made of foreign relations.
Nothing authentic has been received from Sher-
man, and here are rumours of a battle, and also of
Sherman and Schfield having been checked.
The junction of Sherman and Schofield is un-
confirmed.

. Preparations for a movement by Grant are re-
ported.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Gold, 1991. Exchange on London, 217. 5-20
United States Bonds, 111. Illinois, 118. Cotton,
82c.

NEW YORK, MARCH 3, Evening.ll
The correspondent of the New York World is in-
formed that a battle was fought on the 24th ult.,
near Salisbury Plain, between Generals Sherman
and Johnston. Sherman divided his army into two
columns, one marching on Salisbury and the other
on Raleigh. Johnston attacked the first column
between Salisbury and Tadkin river. An indecisive
engagement ensued. At first the advantage was with
the Confederates, but Sherman succeeded in join-
ing his two columns and repelled Johnston's
attacks. Johnston then crossed the Tadkin, effected
a junction with his main force, and awaited Sher-
man crossing the river.

Johnston's forces are larger than Sherman's. If
the latter marched towards Salisbury, it was sup-
posed that Johnston would recross the Tadkin and
attack him.

If Sherman intends meeting Schofield at Raleigh,
he would also cross the Tadkin, and an engagement
would ensue.

Johnston is believed to have between 60,000 and
80,000 men in addition to the reinforcements he has
probably received from Lee.

The Richmond papers censure Johnston, and
assert that Sherman and Schofield have formed a
junction near Goldsborough. They express a
fear that Hood and Hardee are cut off from joining
Johnson.

The Daily News has a report that Sherman is
marching towards Florence. It ridicules the re-
ported junction of Schofield and Sherman, and con-
sider the position of the latter as precarious.

TAT TERSALL'S—This Evening,

CHESTER CUP.
100 to 8 agst Ackworth (taken)
100 to 6 agst Grinder (taken)
50 to 1 agst Merry Hart (taken)

TWO THOUSAND.
sto 2 agst Liddington (taken freely)
Bto 1 agst Breadalbane (taken freely)
10 to 1 agst Chattanooga (offered)
100 to 6 agst Bedminster (offered, take 20 to 1)
20 to 1 agst Broomielaw (offered)
25 to 1 agst Joker (taken)
DERBY.

11 to 2 agst Liddington (offered)
13 to 2 agst Breadalbane (taken and wanted)
22 to 1 agst Chattanooga (offered, take 25 to 1) #
33 to 1 agst Rifle (offered)

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE—This Day.

CHERTSEY RACES-THIS DAY.
(Br ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
WOBURN PARK PLATE.
Sir Bobby
Ballycasey

Six ran.

MARKETS--This Day.

MARK-LANE.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE.

About an average supply of beasts was on sale here, to-
day, in but middling condition. Most breeds moved off
slowly, at Monday's currency. The general top figure was
55 2d per 81bs. The show of sheep was only moderate.
Downs and half-breds were in good request, at full prices.
Otherwise, the mutton trade was inactive, at late rates.
The highest quotation was 6s 6d per 81bs. Lambs sold
heavily, at from 6s to 6s 8d per 81bs. There was a fair
inquiry for calves, at extreme rates, viz., from 4s 8d to 5s
8d per 81bs. Pigs sold at full prices, but milch cows were
very dull.