The Sun.
London, England, 1865-11-09 00:00:00

AMERICA.

(Per City of Baltimore.)
NEW YORK, Oct. 28, Noon.
The preliminaries of the trial of Mr. Jefferson
Davis are said to have been arranged. The Hon.
James Speed, the Hon. J. R. Clifford, the Hon.
%Ym. M. Evarts, and General Rousseau being re-
tained as counsel for the Government, and Charles
O'Conor and Ransom H. Gillette in behalf of Mr.
Davis.

The message of Provisional Governor Perry to
the Legislatare of South Carolina was read before
that body on the 26th inst. The Governor alluded
with pleasure to the rapid progress of the State to-
wards reconstruction, pronounced the new constitu-
tion popular, and calculated to inspire the people
with great zeal in developing the resources of the
State. Ile advised the people to turn their attention
to manufactures and agriculture, in order that they
might not continue dependent upon the Western
States for food, and the Eastern for manufactured
goods. Free labour should be in every way encou-
raged. Slavery being now at an end, all labour was
more dignified. The test oath he declared odious
and unnecessary. When regularly elected senators
from South Carolina presented their credentials be-
fore the national Congress they could not be ex-
cluded any more than senators from Massachusetts.
He opposed the repudiation of the State debts, and
recommended the encouragement of State Colleges.
He announced that the U.S. Secretary of State had
notified him that as soon as the civil government of
the State was thoroughly organised all Federal
troops would be withdrawn. Gen. Wade Hampton,
late of the Confederate army, has been elected Go-
vernor of South Carolina by a very large majority.
Governor Perry has authorished a commission of
State legislators to investigate the evidences of un-
warrantable seizure of cotton and other private
property by Government officers, and to bring the
same to the notice of President Johnson.
The election for Governor and member of Con-
gress in Georgia is take place on the 15th of No-
vember. The Legislature had appointed a commit-
tee of five members to memorialise the President in
behalf of Jefferson Davis and other prominent
State prisoners.
Throughout the Southern States the militia are
being reorganised rapidly ; and it is understood that,
excepting at a few garrisoned points, the Federal
force will soon be generally withdrawn.
New Orleans advices state that, in reply to a
communication from Governor Wills, of Louisiana,
in regard to a threatened negro insurrection, Gen.
Canby has announced that he will at once send ad-
ditional white troops to exposed points, and that
arrangements have been made to produce a better
feeling among the freedmen.
A protracted Cabinet meeting was held in Wash-
ington yesterday, and it is reported that the recent
correspondence between Earl Russell and Minister
Adams was the subject of most serious considera-
tion.

Considerable alarm is said to prevail in Canada
in consequence of the Fenian movements. The
Toronto Leader stated that a raid on the banks by
armed members of the order was considered pro-
bable, and that the rigid enforcement of a passport
system and the establishment of a patrol on the
frontier were strongly urged. Nothing further of
importance has transpired in relation to the opera-
tions of the " brotherhood" in this country.
It was recently rumoured that the Secretary of the
Navy had ordered all steam vessels of war to be put
in readiness for sea service. This is, however, gene-
rally believed to be a mere sensation canard. The
jury in the George N. Sanders kidnapping case have
not yet sent in their verdict.

Mr. KnaLlbull-Hugessen, M.P., on the

Death of Lord Palmerston•

On Tuesday evening the prizes awarded to the
successful candidates at the recent local Oxford
examination were distributed by Mr. Knatchbull-
Hugessen, M.P., at a meeting held at Faversham
Institute.
In the course of his observations, the hon. gentle-
man said he deplored the event which had been the
cause of the postponement of the distribution of
these prizes and certificates, which was announced
to take place on October 25—viz., the death of
Lord Palmerston. Their grief at the loss of the
noble Premier, who was president of the Kent Asso-
ciation of Institutes, was shared in by that national
sorrow which had followed him to the grave. If those
who only knew him by reputation felt that grief,
surely those who, like himself, were honoured with
his personal acquaintance and friendship, and fought
side by side with him, might naturally be supposed
to feel that grief the more deeply. This was not
the occasion, nor was it the place, to pass a eulogy
on Lord Palmerston ; and were he to attempt to do
so he could only repeat what they had already heard
and read during the last few weeks. It might be
said that during the whole of his public career he
laboured not for himself, but for his country. He
might be allowed to say a few words regarding the
deceased statesman as being the president of this
institution, and to give his testimony to his readi-
ness on all occasions to advance the interests of
literature and education. It was justifiable and wise
for him to point out how bright an example his
whole career afforded to those who were just enter-
ing on the battle of life. His whole existence was li
one of continued laborious work. It was true he
was born of high rank, but it was not his rank which
ennobled him, but his well-earned reputation that
added to his rank. Honour and renown were not
laid at his feet without a struggle. He worked his
way in life by perseverance and diligence. For
many years he occupied subordinate offices in the
State, in which he laboured to fit himself for those
positions of greater importance to which he subse-
quently attained. He had read that success in life
was generally attained by unity of purpose, and he
should say that Lord Palmerston's success in life
was principally owing to the fact that, whatever his
hand found to do, he did it with all his might. He
had gone to his rest, and had left to us in his example
a glorious legacy. Of course we could not all expect
to be Lord Palmerstons, but there was something
in his character that was worthy of imitation by
all. It was a mistake, however, into which too
many writers and speakers had fallen, to suppose
that his position and character were unattain-
able by mortals—that all that was great and good
was buried in his grave—and that, now he was
gone, nothing was left behind. Much had been
said of him ; but the same was said of Pitt, Fox,
and other men, when the country was deprived of
their services. But we in the present day should
take a different view of the matter, inasmuch as the
defence of the country never was, and never would
be, dependent upon any single individual. When
the body of one who had rendered so much service
to the country as the late Premier was carried to

the grave it might be said that in his very deaCh
he
served his country, because his works left a mark
on the mind of his age, and showed that a great gap
had been caused in their ranks, inspiring his sur-
vivors to follow in the same steps, and to pursue the
same career. We might depend upon it that where-
ever we looked, whether it be in commercial, agri-
cultural, or political life, whatever might be a man's
party, wherever they found a man looking neither
to the right nor to the left, but diligently and per-
severingly doing to the best of his ability the every-
day work which was before him, there would they
have the material of which such mcn as Lord Pal-
merston was created ; and, so long as England was
England, such men would never be wanting in her
—men who would be ready to devote their lives to
her service, and who would develope her resources
and maintain inviolable the might, honour, and
majesty of their country. (Cheers.)

LEICESTER, Nov. B.—There is not much altera-
tion in the hoisiery trade. Business in some depart-
ments is less active, but this is usually the case at
this time of the year. Manufacturers are, however,
tolerably employed in the warehouses. In the rural
districts business is on the whole healthy, and the
workpeople fairly employed. Worsted yarns are
unchanged in value, and spinners are well engaged.
Cotton yarns are quiet. Wools are without material
change, the market being quiet, and the business
done is for immediate consumption.

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HER MAJESTY•

WINDSOR CASTLE, Nov. 8.
The Queen, accompanied by their Royal LBO-
nesses Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold, drove in
the grounds this morning.
Her Royal Highness Princess Helena, attended
by Lady Caroline Barrington, also drove out.
His Royal Highness Prince Louis of
'Jesse,
attended by Baron de Rabenau and Colonel the
Hon. Sir C. Phipps, went out shooting.
Their Royal Highnesses Princess llelena, princess
Louise, and Prince Arthur, with their suite in
attendance, arrived at the Castle last evening,
shortly after seven o'clock, from Bishop's Waltham.

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Her Majesty Queen Emma of the Sandwich
Islands, attended by the Rev. William and Mrs. Iloapilli
and Major Hopkins, have returned to Claridge's
from visiting the Earl of Devon, at Powder Castle,
Devonshire.
Field-Marshal his Highness Prince BariatinskY
and the Princess Bariatinsky have left Claridge's jjotol
for
Coblentz.
The Duke of Somerset left his official residence
at the Admiralty yesterday, for Bulstrode Park, Bucks'
where the Duchess and the Earl St. Maur are staying.
We understand that a paragraph which has al);
peared in several of the papers, stating that the Duke
.d
Duchess of Manchester had been among the guests /MTh",
to meet the Prince and Princess of Wales at Knowsley,
without foundation.
The Earl de Grey is expected in town on MendSl
next from Nocton Park, Lincolnshire. and
The Right Hon. Chichester Fortescue, t
the Countess Frances Waldegrave are expected to arrice:
their residence in Carlton-gardens on Saturday from CI

ton Park, Somersetshire. -
Lady Rivers and Mr. Cobb have arrived at the
St. George's Hotel.
Lady Clarges and the lion. Misses South-011113're
arrived at Brown's Hotel, Dover-street.
The Right Hon. the Chancellor of the Exchequer
arrived in town yesterday from Liverpool.
rend
EGYPTIAN HALL.—His Excellency the
tr;Ambassador, the Prince de la Tour d'Auvergne, bt
quis Tamisier, and M. Vielle honoured Colonel Stc'"-
with their presence at his entertainment last eironing.

Naval and Military Intelligence.
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The Bristol, 39, steam frigate, 3,027 tons;
horse power, Captain Somerset, which has beeuireat
ting in Sheerness dockyard for service on the /1' v.
Coast of Africa, as flagship of Commodore rr'o3o
Hornby, was taken on Tuesday morning
trial
o
measured line off Maplin Sands for the final „0.
her engines previous to leaving for her destination'
The vessel was in charge of Capt. G. G. Eaud°l4;
commander of the Sheerness Steam Reserve. t
W. W. Williamson, inspector of machinery allt)tal;
and Mr. G. George Blaxland, chief engineer of as
steam factory, were present, and the machinery Mtge
in charge of Mr. J. Coade, the chief engineer of
e,
ship. She made six runs on the measured w'..3
with the following results :—First run, 7 to
sec. ; revolutions of engines, 57.25 ; speed
time, 8.511. Second run, 4 min. 41 sec. ; rev 4i,
tions of engines, 58 ; speed due to time, 12n.vsg,
Third run, 7 min. 13 sec. ; revolutions of eagno.
56 ; speed due to time, 8-314. Fourth run, 4 'to
43 sec. ; revolutions of engines, 58 ; speed clueniii-
time, 12.721. Fifth run, 6 min. 58 sec. ; rel 34
tions of engines, 56 ; speed due to time, 1.2 ,;-'d.
Her true mean speed was 10.596. Two runs
eao
also made at half-boiler power, giving a true 11/ so
speed of 8.054. The draught of water forward W
21ft. 2in. ; aft, 24ft. tin. The load on the safetc
valve was 201 b. The state of the sea was relit;
a
and the wind was blowing from N.N.E.,
force of 5 to 6. The vessel was fully rigged, ha ,0
all her stores on board and 404 tons of coals. ..`t.es
engine and boilers performed their respective da
eu
very satisfactorily, and had the weather be
favourable a greater speed would have been obtanie j,
o
At the end of the trial the ship was anchored at ot
Little Nore, where at low water yesterday she 10
aground. She floated again as the tide came
and will this day leave for Portsmouth, en route fee
the West Coast of Africa, where she will relieV
the Rattlesnake, the flagship of Commodore Arthur
P. E. Wilmot, C.B.
The screw steam frigate Constance, 39, Cap E;
K. Barnard, which, after leaving Madeira for Berl;
muda and the West Indies, put back to Plyreout„,;
~
was hauled into the basin at Keyham steam yard
v
Wednesday morning, and placed under the shee,..„°'
It is understood that the completion of the recie
of her engines and of her topsides, and the possilay
necessity for new decks, will involve so much de
,i to
that the Lords of the Admiralty have deterniirle'oif
transfer her officers and crew to the Doris, 30, 11 di
in Hamoaze, and then this frigate will be got re
with all despatch to proceed to Jamaica. Fier top'
masts were fidded on Tuesday. need
The Topaze, 31, also in Hamoaze, will be ado- ioa
to the first division of the Steam Reserve, in
of the Doris.
of a"
The lighter Tortoise, Hoskings master, left D°
port on Tuesday with stores for Pembroke. cwt.
The paddlewheel steam frigate Gladiator, 67
Py
Elphinstone D'O. D'A. Aplin, was expected 11.°"-0..
in Plymouth on Wednesday to embark supernili3l
raries for the squadron on the coast of Ireland' ara
It is reported at Devonport that the screw*
frigate Liffey, 39, which recently completed her °re-
mission on the North American station, Will b°

paired and got ready again for active service. to
Capt. Wright, of 70th Regiment, has joille".
depot at Colchester from the service comp der
New Zealand. Lieut. Stuart, of the 97th, is ujjecii..
orders to join the depot, he being at present nicer
cally unfit for service in India. A Board of 03°-`;1,
has assembled at a new gymnasium erected at
to
chester for the purpose of reporting as to its fits
to be handed over for use.

THE
SHENANDOAH.-LIVERPOOL, WedllCSCl"ci
Night.-- Capt. Paynter, of the Donegal, to-night parolh't
Capt. Waddell and the crew of the Shenandoah, by era
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of the Government.
THE REGISTRATION APPEALS FROM THE BEVIS'.
BARRISTERS. Yesterday the appeals from ro
revising barristers' decisions in the recent registration Wero
exhibited. There are 13 included in the list, and dill' f
to be taken in the order entered, viz., one from the 151:,
Ely, one from Northumberland, eight from the borolig' °
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THE KINGSLAND OMNIBUSES AND TUB a04
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Extension Line from Dalston to Broad-street, City, tibe
it has been productive of much activity and trafgo °11.1,40
railway itself, has had the contrary effect on the °l9foteo
traffic, the trains running up to town in about five 19'130i"
instead of 20 minutes, about the time taken by the ° to,
buses. Consequent on the sudden and serious loss of
sengers, a considerable number of the omnibuses 101°
ready been taken off the road.
ANOTIIER SUPPOSED CASE OF INFANTICIP".
Mr. William Carter, the coroner for the easa.etoo
division of Surrey, held an inquest at the NeWitate
Workhouse, Walworth, on the body of an illegit-Titer
female child, the offspring of Mary Ann Wright, a u°"4o9
tic servant. Mr. Michael Alexander Goff said that he 01
one of the medical officers of Newington WorkhollSe, ori
on Friday morning last he was sent for to see Mail
he
Wright, at No. 42, Lorrimore-road, Walworth, wr•gal
understood, had been recently confined. -Upon his ar: fel
at the house in question he saw a female lying °II
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who appeared very ill, and in a fainting ; fa
tion, and, after some difficulty' he aucceedeu
her telling her name, which she said was Marl i
kli
sa
Wright. lle asked her, after a caution, whether isitc:olr.
given birth to a child, and she replied she had, andii! also
place after breakfast on Friday morning last. S'Are
added that, feeling unwell, she went into her 1-)c
lie
and soon afterwards the child fell upon the tic°. thet
asked her what she had done with it, and she rePlie,dA that
she had concealed it in her clothes box. She also thought
when when the child dropped, not hearing it scream, she th, 00'
it dead. It further appeared from the post w°rte."-ssure
mination that there was a large superficial e' it of
on the neck, which, there was little doubt, was the res:s a
pressure. The internal examination showed erg The
asphixia, caused, in all probability, by pressure. ob.
learned coroner said that it was necessary, in order Wchiici
tame the exact cause of death, that the head of the lit to
should be opened, and that the female should be press
airy
hoar the evidence ; he therefore suggested that the /IA; ac'
should be adjourned for these two objects, and, the jut./
acquiescing, the further inquiry was postponed.