The Sun.
London, England, 1862-02-12 00:00:00

tlitE SuN,= LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, rFEBRUARY 12, 11862.

* Emigration frcm the British Islands, considered with
regard to its bearing and influence upon the interests and
prosperity of Great Britain.

ETON COLLEGE, Feb. 11.—nis morning, shortly
before 10 o'clock, a messenger arrived at the residence of the
venerable the Vice-Provost, bearing the sanction of her
Majesty to the election to the Provostship, by the Vice-
Provost and Fellows of the College, of the Rev. Dr. Good.
ford, who has during (lie last nine years discharged the
duties of head-master, having succeeded the late Dr. Haw-
trey on his elevation to the Provostship.
THE ACCIDENT IN THE WATERLOO-ROAD.—Seve-
ral of the unfortunate people injured in the accident in the
Waterloo•road on Monday remain in a precarious state in
the hospitals. At St. Thomas's there are 14 men and boys
and five women and girls; at Guy's two boys; at Charing-
cross one young man, and atWestminster a boy, all more or
less suffering from the effects of their fall. Francis Cunning-
ham, the poor shoeblack, a boy of 14, is said to• be deplor-
ably crushed, and the two boys Reader and Townsend,
in Guy's Hospital, aged 11 and 12 respectively, lie in a
state of danger. So, too, does a boy in the Westminster
Hospital, named William Hutchinson, who had both his
arms broken, besides receiving other injuries. At St.
Thomas's the boy Clement Ridley and William Venus, the
police-constable, Sarah Harding, Mary and Elizabeth Gold-
smith, Rosa Mortlock, an Fanny Robinson are all in a
condition to excite apprehension. Two persons who had
been taken to Charing-cross Hospital were so comparatively
little hurt as to be able to ,lea's a on Monday night. During
the whole of yesterday crowds of people collected about the
scene of the accident. The gap in the street has been
securely railed round to prevent further disaster, and the
curiosity of people passing is also restrained by the police
on the spot,

SINGULAR AND FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Saturday
night, at about half-past 7 o'clock, a man, apparently about
30 years of age, took off his boots and socks, waded about
four yards into the Serpentine, and got on board a sailing
boat which was moored near the boat-houses, opposite the
Receiving-house of the Royal Humane Society. He then
cast the boat off, and the wind, which was blowing from
E.N.E, drifted her towards Kensington-gardens-bridge,
and over to the south shore of the lake. He removed the
sail-cover and cast off some of the stops of the mainsail,
no doubt with the view of making sail on the boat, but,
not understanding what he was about, did not succeed in
doing so. When about 25 yards from the south shore he
was observed by a man and woman who were passing
standing on the deck of the boat, apparently endeavouring
to push her towards the middle of the Serpentine, but sud-
denly fell overbo.rd into six feet of water. The man who
witnessed the accident and another person ran to the bridge
for the drag which is placed there by the Royal Humane
Society for public use, but in this case it was of no service,
the unfortunate man having sunk sotfar from the shore. On
the alarm being given at the Receiving-house the superin-
tendent immediately started off two boats, and a messenger
for Dr. Christian, principal medical officer of the society, and
after preparing a warm bath and the other necessaries re-
quired in such cases, went himself in a third boat to assist
the boatmen. The person who saw the accident having gone
away, there was no one to point Gut the spot where the poor
man disappeared, and therefore the men were directed to drag
some little distance to windward of the boat. but two bor.,.
elapsed before the body was found, it being half buried in
mud. When the clothes were taken off it was discovered
that one of the coat-tails was torn completely off and put
into the pocket, which still hung to the coat, and the other
tail was hanging on by a shred of cloth; the waistcoat was
split up the back to the collar. Dr. Christian examined the
body carefully, but there were no external marks of vio-
lence. Although the wind was very keen and the frost
sharp, he must have stood on the boat's deck, which was a
sheet of ice, on his bare feet, as his boots and socks were
found in the bottom of the boat. Half-a-sovereign and 3s.
were found in his pockets, but no marks or papers by which
he could be identified. He was 5 feet 7 inches high, had
long dark hair, dark eyes, moustache, and stubbly beard
about the chin, and wore a shirt with blue stripes, wide
apart, and a white Guernsey frock over it, a black silk hat
(maker's name J. Hall, Regent's-circus), black coat bound
with black riband, black waistcoat, dark mixed trousers,
new side-spring peggeu boots, and dark necktie with red
spots.

SHIPWRECKED MARINERS' SOClETY.—Although
the weather during the past month has not been of that
boisterous and stormy nature which usually characterises
the winter season, and causes so many wrecks and casual-
ties at sea, this society has:had heavy drains on its resources.
No less than 60 widows, 108 orphans, 26,parents, and 450
mariners and master mariners have been relieved, at a cost
of £1,040. A monthly expenditure like this is, perhaps,
the most convincing proof of the need which exists for cen-
tralising charitable contributions in a society, whose only
object is to relieve distress in its general and most compre-
hensive form. The ratriners themselves continue to take
a deep interest in the welfare of this society by contributing
to its support, but their contributions would be compara-
tively valueless without the co-operation and assistance of
the public at large. An interesting report was made at the
usual monthly meeting from Messrs. Ryan Brothers and
Co., honorary agents for Limerick, in allusion to the hu-
mane and noble conduct of Captain Fudge, of the llolyrood
steamer, in saving the lives of eight men whom he picked
up at sea in a gale of wind, and who must have perished
but for his assistance. He generously entertained them on
board, and landed them safely on the Skerries, from whence
they had been blown off in their little bark by the violence
of the storm and the waves.

THE DUKE OF BUCKINGHAM'S STRANGE DREAM.
—AB for myself, I am ashamed to say that I am more low
than I should dare confess to anyone, by a dream which
haunted me in my sleep with a degree of precision which is
really frightful. I was at Stowe, my dear and regretted
home. All was desolate—not a soul appeared to receive
me. My good dog met me, and licked my hand. Accom-
panied by him, I traversed all the apartments—all desolate
and solitary ; every room as I had left it. On my return
from the state bedroom I met my wife She told me all
my family were gone, and she was left desolato—that even
her little favourite dog, which had been her sole remaining
companion, had died a few days ago. We went out at the
north hall door together, and all was solitude and desertion,
I awoke with the distress of the moment, and slept no
more that night. Ido not like to confess how much effect
this has had upon me. I have not the slightest faith in
dreams, but this has strongly accorded with the feelings
and tone of my mind, and I cannot shake it off. Those
who will ever see this journal will, I am sure, not laugh
at my feelings.--hont the Duke of Buckingham's Private
Diary.

TUE WINDHAM CASE.—A correspondent writes:
t, Mr. and Mrs. W. Windham are now staying at Felbrigg
Hall, the family seat in Norfolk. Mr. Windham has been
down for about 10 days, having come into the country on
the conclusion of the extraordinary trial before Master
Warren ; but Mrs. Windham did not rejoin her husband
till Saturday evening, when she arrived at Norwich by the
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8.45 p.m. express, posting to Felbrigg the same evening, in
the course of last week Mr. Windham gave an audit dinner
to his tenantry. The entertainment was a, handsome one,
and Mr. Windham himself presided at it. After dinner he
proposed a number of toasts, showing an intelligent fami-
liarity with the leading public topics of the day. One of
his speeches extended over 20 minutes. As regards the
costs of the late inquiry, it is positively stated that Major-
General Windham and the other parties who signed the
petition on which the commission de lunatic° inquirendo
was granted do not intend to apply for their costs out of the
estate; and it is even affirmed—although this move will
probably not be successful—that the costs which Mr.
Windham has incurred in what may be styled his defence,
and which amount to some £15,000, will be attempted is
be saddled on the petitioners, Every effort is being made
to induce Mr. Windham to live more quietly for the future.
Ho was announced to patronise an entertainment at a circus,
and also at the Theatre Royal, Norwich, but he was pre-
vailed upon not to attend." We can scarcely reconcile the
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appeared, signed by Mr. Windham, to the effect that
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LATEST NEWS.

AMERICA.

(PER NORTH AMERICAN, BY TELEGRAPH TO PORT-
LAND AND FROM LONDONDERRY.)
NEW YORK, JAN. 31 (Morning.)

The New York limes refers to Mr. Seward's
despatch of Nov. 30, to Mr. Adams, not having been
public in England, and sees in this fact a deter-
mination on the part of the English Ministry to put
England on a war footing. The New York ?Imes
adds, that " with such evidences of ill faith and
undisguised hostility we may put a proper con-
struction upon the amicable tone of Earl Rus-
sell's despatches and arm ourselves for the worst
contingencies."
The Federals are concentrating their forces at
Lebanon, 40 miles from Springfield, for another
chase after General Price.

Six vessels have been sunk in Moffatt's Channel,
Charleston. Eight more will be sunk immediately.
Mr. Cox has said in Congress that the attacks on
General M'Clellan arose because the General would
not make the war an abolition war. " Happily,"
said Mr. Cox, " I can announce that no abolition or
confiscation measure can pass the present Congress."
Rumours are current of the resignation of the
Secretary of the Navy.

The New York Herald publishes despatches from
Southern journals, stating that the Federal fleet
occupy the south end of Wilmington Island, thus
cutting off the communication between Fort Palaski
and Savannah. Fort Palaski has, however, six
months' provisions. A Richmond despatch endea-
vours to prove that the occupation of this point does
not cut off the communication.

NEW YORK, FEB. 1 (Morning.)
The New York press take an unfavourable view
of the rumoured European intervention in American
affairs.

The Neu; iock. Herald considers that an inter-
vention would cause strife to extend all over Europe,
as well as in America.

The New York Times justifies the sinking of ves-
sels at Charleston,and says that the harbour is not
destroyed, as new channels will form themselves
with the shifting sands. "In any case the Euro-
pean Powers have no business to protest."
The same journal further states that the opinion
is, commercially, that an attempt by the European
Powers for a friendly intervention, though scarcely
practicable, in the present state of the rebellion,
would not necessarily produce financial mischief.
The iTournal of Commerce says :—"Federal mili-
tary movements will shortly display such force as
will surpass anything that the European Powers
have an idea of. European criticism will then
change, and the strength of the Federal Govern-
ment will be acknowledged."
General Beauregard, with 15,000 men, has left for
Kentucky. President Jefferson Davis will com-
mand at Manassas.

Four Federal steamers and three sailing vessels
are on the look-out for the Sumter.

The New York Tinges says that if the Nashville
has been purchased in England her Northern own-
ers still have claims against her.
A Richmond despatch affirms that England will
yet acknowledge the South and break the blockade.
'I he Anglo-Saxon, Africa, and Bavaria, have ar-
rived out.

Exchange nominal, but tending downwards.
Bankers' bills, 113.

Gold 3 to 4 per cent. premium.

Fears of European intervention in American
affairs caused great excitement in the Stock mar-
ket tiiis morning, and a general fall of at least 2
per cent.

New York Centrals are quoted 821 ; Erie, 33;
Illinois, GO.

FEB. 1, 2 P.M.
The first stock board closed slightly firmer ; Erie,
33 I; New York Central, 821.

THE BOMBAY MAILS.

SOUTHAMPTON, FEB, 12.

The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steam
ship Ellora, with the heavy portion of the above
mails, has arrived here.

She brings 62 passengers, 2,475 packages of
cargo, including 517 bales of silk, valued at £45,000.
On the Bth instant, the Ellora spoke the Indus,
steering south ; and on the 9th, off Cape Finis-
terre, the Alhambra, with the homeward Penin-
sular mails.

The French war steamer Fontenoy, having on
board 1,123 Z ouaves, for Mexico, came into collision
with the British steamer Pactolus, bound for Malta,
in the Straits of Gibraltar, on the 2d inst.

The Pactolus sustained considerable damage, and
was lashed to the Fontenoy and taken into Gibraltar
for repair.

The British ship Queen, bound from St. John's,
for Cuba, sprung a leak, and was abandoned on the
6th ult. in long. 6.30, lat. 37 N.

Exchange on London at Gibraltar was quoted
at 491 to 491 for 90 days' sight ; on Paris, 5.25 ; on
Marseilles, 5,26 ; on Madrid, at par ; on Cadiz,
discount.
Freights unaltered.

PARIS, FEB. 12.

The Notaiteur of to-day announces that the
Committee on the Artistie Copyright Question has
appointed a Sub-Committee to prepare a bill based
upon the principle of perpetuity.

CONSTANTINOPLE, FEB. 11.

Although the Sultan, upon his accession to the
throne, considerably reduced his civil list, and has
since devoted to the service of the State large sums
from the savings of his private purse, his Imperial
Majesty sent yesterday, of his own accord,
20,000,000 piastres to discharge the arrears due to
officials and to the army.

MADRID, FEB. 10.

It is asserted that the decree for the settlement
of the debt of 1823 has received the Royal signa-
ture.

The Minister of Finance is actively engaged in
the settlement of the redeemable debt.

M. Mon has accepted the Presidency of the
Congress.

FEBRUARY 11.

It is said that France consents to fix the amoun
of the Spanish debt of 182$ at the sum o
20,000,000 f.

PARIS, FEB. 11.

The Meniteur of to-day announces that the
Marquis D'Audiffret will to-day read in the Senate
his report on the bill for the conversion of the
Four and a Half per Cent. Rentes.

EVENING.

The Senate at to.day's sitting unanimously de-
clared that it did not oppose the promulgation of
the law for the conversion of the Four and a Half
per Cent. Rentes.

CIRCULAR OF BARON RICASOLI.
TURIN, FEB. 11, EVENING.

The Corresponclance ltalienne of to-day publishes
a circular of Baron Ricasoli addressed to the Pro.
facts, in which he observes :

" The Government still pursues the execution of
the national wishes, and has formally stated by
what means and ways it intends to proceed to

Rome. The Ministry alone will decide upon these
means, and the opportunity of employing them.
The dignity and the interests of the nation alike
will not permit of its allowing itself to be preceded
or hurried away. It is especially important in the
Roman question to obtain a great moral triumph, in
which the consciences of sincere rlathor of the
civilised world, and of Italy ar
all others. The Government

satisfied with the success it has obtainc,

Church and the free State togother will inaugurait,
a new order of things, of which the Italians may
become the originators. In carrying out the pro-
gramme of effecting a reconciliation between Italy
and the Papacy, the Government desires that its
labours may not be impeded by inconsiderate acts
of enthusiasm and clamorous manifestations. The
Prefects should enlighten public opinion, and make
use of their authority in order to prevent these
popular manifestations taking place."

TURIN, FEB. 11,

Popular demonstrations have taken place in
several other Italian towns, the people every where
shouting, " Rome the capital of Italy !"

In Naples, where a similar demonstration took
place, many priests joined the people.
The brigands infesting the neighbourhood of
Ricigliano have nearly all been made p:

loners.

VIENNA, FEB. 11.

In to-day's sitting of the Upper House of the
Reichsrath, Count Hartig read a question ad-
dressed to the Minister of State, and signed by
himself and some other members, among whom
was the brother of the Prince-Archbishop of
Oimutz, inquiring whether the patrons of benefices
are, as stipulated by the Concordat, to surrender
the administration of ecclesiastical property to the
clergy.