The Sun.
London, England, 1865-11-07 00:00:00

rHE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 7, IEU.

LONDON, TUESDAY, NOV. 7, 1865.

The late meeting in South Devon, on the occa-
sion of the ploughing match of the Woodbury
Association, was distinguished for unusual excel-
lenco in the speeches delivered, more especially that
of Sir LAWRENCE WALK. Mr. KEKEWICH, the
chairman, remarked that agricultural meetings were
increasing in the numbers who joined them, and
prospering over all the country. In France, like-
wise, this custom has obtained of late, and it is
satisfactory to find that the Archbishop who pre-
sided on the occasion directed his remarks to the
destruction of small birds which is now going on in
France at such a great rate, and very properly de-
nounced the cruel and mischievous course there
pursued. His Eminence pointed the moral of his
talc by informing his audience that for the last
three or four years he had no vegetables on account
of the caterpillars. It seems very strange that
People will persist in this practice, notwithstanding
that they have been repeatedly told of the injury
they occasion by their destructive course. The
Chairman also adverted to the loss which the
country had sustained, and said that he should
greatly miss the lace of the noble lord who had sat
opposite to him, and declared that he could not
remember any differences that had existed between
them now that his death bad occurred. Mr. KEKE-
wicir does not despair of the future of the country,
much as we may all miss its leading man.
On the contrary, he thinks that there are
Cr so Conservatives,
and good men among the
on;:ratsiovmes;
and that those now in office may keep
time yet. There are many who can govern the
country and render useful services if they have not
all " the brilliant eloquence of Lord DERBY, the
powerful language and financial head of Mr. GLAD-
STONE, the ready wit and elegance of Mr. DISRAELI,
Or the head-pounding Saxon tongue of Mr. BRIGHT."
Mr. BELMONT declared that a Reform Bill was not
wanted, and he does not consider that the present
Premier will be wise in disturbing the end of his
days, which he has said he wishes to spend in rest
and thankfulness, by such a hazardous proceecling

as a new Reform Bill. At any rate, this
is an honest declaration, and shows to
advantage by the side of those who persist in
going on as if they wanted a measure of Reform,
and really militate against its progress. Mr. KEKE-
wicH created great amusement by assuring his
hearers that, if the prophecy of some was realised,
and they were again to be shortly dissolved, he
would present himself to them again on the hust-
ings, and trust to obtain their support. Sir LAW-
RENCE PALK'S speech was the grand one of the
occasion. He, also, appeared to be confident of
success, should the chances of parliamentary war
again bring him before his constituents. Sir L. PALE
is a much more liberal politician than his friend and
colleague, and expressed himself with equal frankness
concerning public affairs. Nowadays :it is really
not of much material consequence which side of
the House a man sits on provided he is ready to
admit the necessity of change. Immense differences
of opinion may exist in various quarters, but the
majority will never agree to any startling change,
whatever may be the views entertained by extreme
politicians. Sir LAWRENCE PALE also testified to
the excellence of the man they had just lost, and
declared that it was greater than most men can at
present appreciate, on account of his peculiar posi-
tion in regard to both parties. The hon. baronet
defended agricultural meetings, which he declared
were made the subject of abuse by the various
journals which did not approve of them, and
he added that he wondered why they noticed
them at all if their abilities were so small and their
gatherings so insignificant as they sought to make
out, and Sir LAWRENCE alluded to Lord RUSSELL'S
general course in public life, and came to a conclu-
sion not very flattering to the new Premier. His
meddling and muddling has become proverbial, and
his hectoring despatches to foreign countries have
been productive of most mischievous consequences.
He did not agree with his friend Mr. KEKEWICII on
the subject of Reform, but ho properly considers
that many men of education and intelligence are at
present shut out from the representation. He inti-
mated what his answer would be to those who in-
quired his opinion. "I think a Reform Bill
is demanded, and ought to be entertained,
and that that Reform Bill ought to be one which
will give the elective franchise to every one who is
properly educated, and can show that he has a pro-
per stake in the country to enable him to give a free
and honourable vote." As for Lord DERBY'S Re-
form Bill, Sir L. PALK rightly declares that it was
defeated by a combination alike un-English and
unfair, and ought to have received more attention
and consideration.

South Devon has been lucky in escaping hitherto
the fearful infliction of the "rinderpest," and the
hon. member made some very sensible remarks on
this subject. He recalled to recollection that at the
time of the cotton famine all classes and interests
combined to render assistance to those who
suffered so greatly. The agricultural interest
was true to the commercial interest in the time of
trouble, and now it is very appropriately asked,
"Is the agricultural interest to bear the loss ?" in
this new calamity that has occurred. All the
country should combine now, as heretofore, to
indemnify those who arc menaced by ruin. There
is also truth in what was said as to the harshness
of an edict of the Government ordering the destruc-
tion of all cattle supposed to be infected, and yet to
insist upon the losses to be borne by the owners
alone.

As for education, Sir LAWRENCE PALK spoke
out boldly, and declared that it was the duty of the
State to provide a proper elementary education for
each child, and to see that all are instructed in
and arithmetic ; but it is not fair
that from the public funds " one class of the com-
munity should receive an education that is in itself
capital and wealth, and that even an elementary
education is withheld from another part of it." In
concluding his admirable speech, the hon. baronet
declared that he was Conservative in most things,
but he was Reformer enough earnestly to desire that
every man, whether the son of a ploughman or of
the highest duke, should receive the fair award of
his services, and alluded to the treatment of masters
in the navy, who never receive proper recognition
for their services, be they ever so great. This speech
was throughout animated by a thorough English
spirit, and was deservedly well received.

Arrangements are being made for a campaign in
Bhootan, and it is to be hoped that the long-pend-
ing dispute will be finally and effectually settled.
There has been some alteration in the disposition of
the troops, and the presence of scurvy in the force
on the Bhootan frontier has given convincing evi-
dence of the unhealthy situation selected for the
military positions taken up in the Dooars. It is
rumoured that the DEB RAJAH has given orders for
all his subordinates to furnish their contingents,
and that the TONGS° PEULOW has declined, saying
he means to act for himself both as to war and
peace. The division of councils and authority in
Bhootan, while it certainly weakens the power for
mischief, has also an injurious effect in retarding
the chances of peace, since if the one party is paci-
fically inclined, it is ten to one that the rival power
takes up the idea of warfare with fresh energy. The
whole arrangements of our dealings with Bhootan
have been very defective and unsatisfactory. It is
earnestly to be hoped that this season may see the
end of it, and put our relations with the Bhootanese
on a new and firm footing.
Military and commercial topics are dividing
public attention in India. The question of the
native army is being actively discussed. Some
persons consider both the native and European
armies too large, others think that they are hardly
large enough for the immense extent of our posses-
sions, the amount of the population, and the pecu-
liar influences at work. There are 68,000 European
soldiers and 135,000 natives, besides the consta-
bulary force of 154,000 sepoys. These, though
trained to the use of arms, are not kept under
arms, and ought not to bo reckoned in the mili-
tary establishment any more than our sober blue-
coated policemen. Several attempts have been
made at reorganising and reducing the army, but
they have not worked well. At present there is great
dissatisfaction and anxiety felt in Madras owing to
the preference now given to the irregular over the
regular system. It is a difficult matter to deal
with, for it is necessary
.to consider not only what
is most advantageous to the national Exchequer
and best calculated to attain the desired ends, but
also what is due from the State to its public ser-
vants, which may reasonably be expected by those
who for many years laboured faithfully in the dis-
charge of their duties. There is always great diffi-
culty in effecting a change of system so as to
combine practical with theoretical advantages. r
For instance, it is undoubtedly very desirable
that officers in India should know some-
thing of the language of the people with
whom they are associating, and whom they are
sometimes to command. At the same time, it is a
great grievance that a middle-aged man, who has
been many years in the army, and has proved a
good and able officer, should suddenly find his posi-
tion affected by his want of acquaintance with an
elaborate tongue which he was never told to study in
his early days. While the influence of routine and a

too rigid observance of the old system is bad, it is
also very undesirable to disgust faithful and
intelligent officers with the service of the State.
A gradual change is in most cases the

best, as, for instance, making the knowledge of the
native languages imperative on the younger officers,
but making an exception in favour of older and more
experienced men who are past the age when the
effort of acquiring a foreign tongue may be reason-
ably expected.
In commercial matters the intelligence is cheering,
and shows the wonderful progress made by India,
in the years which have elapsed since the mutiny,
in plain and indisputable figures. According
to the returns, the seaborne trade of India,
in the year ending last April, amounted
to more than 118 millions sterling, being
nearly a fourth of that of Great Britain. The
annual report of the Bombay Chamber of Commerce
contains some interesting observations on the re-
markable vicissitudes of the past year, -which will,
says the report, be noticeable in the history of
Bombay as hitherto unparalleled in its commercial
annals for the reckless spirit of gambling specula-
tion which possessed a great portion of the commu-
nity. The unexpected wealth which flowed into
Bombay owing to the American war, and the con-
sequent demand for cotton was most unprofitably
used. Wisely laid out, it might have permanently
enriched the community, instead of leaving
behind an inevitable collapse, and plunging
numbers into utter ruin. The report observes
that the poverty of invention displayed in the
form which the various speculations assumed was as
remarkable as the folly which frequently charac-
terised them." These speculative manias never last
very long, and are invariably followed by a terrible
reaction, but the crisis in Bombay was abruptly
brought on when the excitement was at its height.
The news of the unexpected termination of the
American war, which was a surprise to Europe,
created unmitigated consternation in Bombay.
"Gambling speculations suddenly collapsed, and in-
solvency and bankruptcy followed on a scale of
magnitude unknown in any other crisis of modern
share speculation." The consequence has been
that " the high position which Bombay
previously bore among the commercial cities
of the world has been lowered by these gambling
transactions," but the report assures the Chamber
that the trade of the place is really thoroughly
sound, dependent upon no adventitious circum-
stances for its prosperity. 'Why, indeed, should it
be, considering the enormous capacities of Western
India, the ever-growing wants of its population, and
the splendid opportunities which lie before Bombay.
The brief fever is over, and we need not doubt that
returning health will bring more moderation and
prudence for the future. The really solid and ad-
vantageous schemes have passed through a severe
test of their merits and solvency, while the fact that
the commerce of Bombay has so quickly weathered
the storm must give added confidence in its future
instead of in auy way depreciating its character or
importance.

VISIT OF HER MAJESTY TO THE EX-QUEEN OF THE

FRENCH AT CLAREMONT.—Yesterday afternoon the
Queen, accompanied by their Royal Highnesses Prince and
Princess Louis of Hesse and Princesses Helena and Louise,
attended by Lady Ely, Col. Ponsonby, &c., left Windsor
Castle on a visit to Queen Marie Amelia at Claremont,
near Esher. The royal party drove to the Windsor station
of the London and South-Western Railway, where a special
train with the state saloon in the centre was drawn up at
the platform. The train proceeded to Teddington by way
of Twickenham and Kingston, and from Teddington the
Queen and royal party continued the journey to Claremont
in open carriages. The Queen returned to Windsor in the
evening by the same route, reaching the royal borough
about half-past four o'clock.
TESTIMONIAL TO MRS. GLADSTONE.--WO twat,

n n +l, of r-n-t;.a.rZ;r„_).;~3Club have in con-
templation the getting up of a subscription to present a
memorial to Mrs. W. E. Gladstone, as a testimony of their
appreciation of the boon conferred on the public by Mr.
Gladstone's reduction of the taxes which most affect the
working classes. It is also proposed to make the subscrip-
tion ono penny each, so that all may have an opportunity
of giving something, however small.—North British Mail.

LORD MAYOR'S DAY.—Last night the lighting
np of the Guildhall, preparatory to Lord Mayor's Day,
took place as usual, and the ancient hall was visited by
several hundreds of the citizens and their wives, who were
admitted by ticket. The hall, with its splendid new roof
and other restorations, presented a magnificent appearance.
In the course of the evening the Lord Mayor elect, Mr.
Alderman Phillips, with Mr. Deputy Reed, the chairman,
Mr. Kildos, the secretary, and the members of the Enter-
tainment Committee, attended the hall, and inspected the
arrangements, which appear to be going on most satisfac-
torily.

A communication has been received by the Lord
Mayor Hale at the Mansion-house, warning him in
effect that his life is in jeopardy, that any day the fate of
President Lincoln may be his, that many a better man than
he has had to die suddenly, that " time is near,' and invok-
ing the mercy of the Almighty upon his soul. The letter
is anonymous and without date.

DEATH OF MR. DEPUTY LORKIN, THE "FATHER"
OF TIIE CORPORATION.—Mr. John Lorrain, deputy
of the ward of Aldersgato, and the "father " or oldest
member of the Corporation of London, died at his resi-
dence in Aldersgate-street on Sunday last. The deceased
gentleman had reached tho ripe old age of 85 years, and
had for nearly 50 years represented the ward of Aldersgate
in the Court of Common Couneil.

THE CHRYSANTHEMUMS IN THE TEMPLE GARDENS,

—There appears to be every probability that there
will be a finer display of chrysanthemums in the gardens
both of the Middle and Inner Temple this year than on
any previous occasion, inasmuch as the cultivation of the
flower is gradually becoming more thoroughly understood.
The Temple Gardens will be thrown open for public in-
spection in the course of a few days.
THE QUESTION OF REFORM.—M. John Lemoinne,
referring in yesterday's Debats to the Ministry as reorga-
nised by Earl Russell, says :—" It is certain that there is
a question which will take precedence of all others, viz.,
that of electoral reform. Upon that question the Govern-
ment will stand or fall. It is useless to say that the Eng-
lish people are indifferent to it; ere many months it will be
seen that no water is worse than stagnant water. The
great promoter of stagnation is no longer there. He had
time before dying to get a Parliament elected under his
neutralising influence ; but we are convinced that the truce
is finished, that the agitation will soon assume proportions
in England which do not appear to be generally expected,
and we shall bo very much surprised if, after having in-
effectually tried two or three Ministries, the new chamber
is not itself soon forced to go to the country."

ROJISEY AND THE LATE PREMIER.—The following
address of condolence from the tenants of the late
Premier to Lady Palmerston has been forwarded to the
Right Hon. W. Cowper for presentation to her ladyship :
"To the Right Hon. the Viscountess Palmerston.—
Madam,—Wo, the Romsoy tenantry of the late Lord
Viscount Palmerston, desire to express our heartfelt
sorrow at his lordship's deeply-lamented death, and our
most sincere sympathy with your ladyship and your
family in the grief under which you are now suffering.
By this sad stroke the nation has to mourn—and we in
unison with the nation—the removal of the most expe-
rienced and most famous statesman of the ago, the ster-
ling Englishman of whom his countrymen were most
proud; but to us is added the greater and more special
grief at having lost a generous and considerate friend—one
whom we could at all times approach with confidence
in his goodwill towards us, and whose uniform courtesy and
kindness attached us thoroughly to his person. All our ro-
cellections of him tend to endear his lordship's memory to
us, and we humbly trust that it may soothe your ladyship's
sorrow to be assured of our true and honest attachment to
the noble and good friend we have lost, and also to your
ladyship, whose kind-heartedness is so well known to all
of 1-I.—We have the honour to be, madam, your ladyship's
obedient and faithful servants." (This address is signed by
the whole of the tenants.) The corporation of Romsey have
r unanimously passed the following resolution :—" That this
council, while deploring in common with the whole nation
the death of the Right Hon. Lord Viscount Palmerston as
the great statesman whose sagacity and integrity have,
through a long life, promoted the best interests and upheld
the honour of the country, desires especially to record its
deep sense of the affliction which has befallen this town
and neighbourhood by the loss of one who has so long been
the liberal patron of its local institutions, the good landlord,
the large-hearted and general friend, and the generous and
judicious benefactor of the poor; and also to express to
Lady Palmerston its heartfelt sympathy with her in the
irreparable loss which she has sustained. It is also resolved
that the town clerk be requested to send a copy of this re-
solution to the Right Hon. W. Cowper, for presentation to
Lady Palmerston,"

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.

Fechter as Leone in The Watch Cry.

! Another season was inauguratad last evening at
the Lyceum Theatre, by the same company as hereto-
fore under Mr. Fechter's sole management. And—
in common, we doubt not, with the vast majority of
London playgoers—we heartily trust it may turn
out before its close to have been upon the whole as
brilliantly successful a season as the happiest of its
predecessors. In everything but the intrinsic value
and excellence of the principal drama repre-
sented last evening, it was inaugurated under
circumstances quite as auspicious as the very
happiest among those predecessors. Again the house
was crowded from floor to ceiling. Again the
audience compromised, conspicuously, amongst the
occupants of the boxes and stalls, the leading
cultivators and promoters of art in all its
varied departments. Again, too, the greet-
ing accorded by that considerable and cultivated
assembly to one of the most popular Actors and
Managers, to one of the most rarely gifted and ac-
complished Artists of his time, was worthy in its
cordiality, at once, of Charles Fechter and of them-
selves. Added to this—although to the frequenters
of the Lyceum it it almost superfluous that we
should add it—the principal piece performed was
put upon the stage magnificently. Yet, having
said all this, it is only right to couple with
the enumeration of such mere matters of fact
in regard to last evening's entertainment at the
Lyceum, the mention of another matter of fact, quite
as incontrovertible in its way, as it appears to us, as
any one of those but just now mentioned—that the
play itself, as a theme, is in many respects unsatis-
factory. It is in no way worthy as a medium for
the manifesation of Mr. Fechter's Genius as
an Actor, or of his Munificence as a Manager.
" The Watch Cry" is the title of this three act
drama ! It being an adaptation from the old and all
but forgotten melodrama, once in vogue, about a quar-
ter of a century since, among theatre-loving Pari-
sians, under the name of Lazcre le Padre. In sub-
ject it is partly historical, partly imaginary. The
various characters introduced upon the scene hover,
so to speak, all through the three acts, around
the central figure of Cosmo de Medici. To
attempt anything like an unravellment of the plot,
would be about as adventurous an undertaking as
it would be to give a verbal direction—of a suffi-
ciently lucid kind to guide a novice at the thrid-
din g of labyrinths—through all the complex windings
and involutions of the Maze at Hampton Court.
Sufficient will it be to reelark, here, that the hero
of the play is one of the five brothers
Salviati, who so chivalrously devoted their
lives to the salvation of that of their patron and
more than father, Cosmo di Medici, the then Chief
or Merchant-Prince of the Republic of Florence.
Leone Salviati is the character represented by Mr.
Fechter—and, so far as the part in any way admits
of it, it is exquisitely represented by him. When he
enters upon the scene for the first time in
the disguise of an improvisatore he fairly cap-
tivates the eye by the picturesqueness of his
appearance. Miss Elsworthy is the heroine
of the piece—Leone's wife Bianca, daughter of
Cosmo's bitterest enemy, the Duke d'Albizzi. Their
son Silvio, a child in the first act, a stripling in the
second and third, is (under his appearance as a strip-
ling) represented by Mr. Fitzpatrick. In the middle
of the play it is that its title is justified—The Watch
Cry ! given unexpectedly from the palace windows,
by Leone, who thereby saves from assassination the
imperilled life of his and Bianca's son, the youth Silvio.
As a serio comic sort of mediaeval jester Mr. Widdi-
comb won the house last evening, according to his
wont, whatever he does, to frequent bursts of laughter.
As the villian of the plot, the purely apocryphal
Judael de Medici, Mr. Emery evidenced, once more,
from first to last, his wonderful powers of facial ex-
pression. The dresses were marvels of picturesque
beauty and, here and there even, of magnificence. The
scenery was elaborate and effective. The coup de
Watre at the close of the piece resembles more the
transformation wrought by the flicker of the lithe
wand of a Harlequin than anything else we ever
remember to have witnessed, save in the grand
transformni-:^.. -Z Any
mere verbal description of it would be inadequate.
It must be seen to be comprehended. Remembering
what has here been said in regard to the " Watch-
Cry," it is only reasonable that we should add in
Mr. Fechter's interests and in the interests of his
Theatre—speaking, moreover, avowedly, as among
the number of his heartiest admirers—that we
earnestly hope the new Play, after a reasonable
interval has enabled the town in some measure to
satisfy its curiosity in respect to it, may be suc-
ceeded by some other Drama, worthier in all
essential particulars of the Lyceum Company, and
of the refined artist who is its chiefest star as well
as its manager.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.

PLYMOUTH, Nov. 7.

By the arrival of H. M. S. Tamar, from Simon's
Bay, news has been received from the Cape of Good
Hope to the 23d ult., being eleven days later than
that brought by the mail.

The Basuto war was not settled. The Boers
were, however, tired of their campaign, and some
of them were talking of retiring to their farms, and
divisions had taken place among them through want
of c Dnfidence in their officers. The second Whit-
worth cannon had burst.

President Braund had been sent for to negotiate
with Moshesh.

George Moshesh was at Aliwal North with
despatches for the Governor. He acknowledged
that the Basutos were beaten, but said they would
not give over their country to the Boers, although
they would to the English. He remained awaiting
the Governor's reply.

A scheme was afloat in the Eastern Province for
colonising Basuto with English settlers. The specu-
lation was expected to turn out very profitable.
Parliament was to be prorogued on Oct. 5.
Business continues dull. Merchants were, how-
ever, looking hopefully towards the wool season,
but unless there was an increase in price a thorough
revival of trade was scarcely expected.

SPAIN.
MADRID, Nov. 6 (Evening).

Several journals have decided to make no further
allusion to the cholera, on account of the insignifi-
cant extent to which the epidemic now prevails.
Yesterday there were only three cases.

FRANCE.
PARIS, Nov. 7.

The Moniteur of this morning says :—" On ac-
count of the prevalent opinion in England that the
cattle plague was imported into that country from
Russia, the Russian Government ordered an investi-
gation to be made on the subject, whence it results
that the cattle plague has not appeared in Russia
since 1859."
The Union Medicate announces that cholera is
steadily decreasing in Paris. The total number of
fatal cases last Thursday was 80 ; on Friday, 75 ;
on Saturday, 70.
The Moniteur states that these figures are entirely
correct.

BOURSE, Nov. 6.—Two o'Clock.—Rente and
Credit Mobiliers have improved in their quotations,
while Railway Shares show a decline. The market
is not encouraged by the English funds, which come
with a decline of . Threes, for the Account, have
advanced 10c., and are doing at 68f. 20c. Credit
Mobilier Shares are quoted 871 f. 25c., showing an
improvement of 3f. 75c. ; and Spanish Mobiliers
have gained if. 25c., being quoted at 481 f. 25c.
Lyons Railway Shares are done at 841 f. 25c.—a
decline of 2f. 50c. ; and Lombard at 426 f. 25c.—a
fall of sf. Austrian Shares have receded 2f. 50c.
North of Spain have advanced 2f. 50c. Credit In-
dustriel Shares have recovered 10f., and are done at
695 f. Mexican are in great demand, and have ad-
vanced to 50. New City Bonds, 485 f. Three
o'Clock.—With the exception of Three per Cents.
which Stock is well sustained, with a further ad
vance, the market is weaker, and closes on the fol
lowing quotations :-
4-} por Cents 9G 75
Do. and month —

3 per Cents. 6B 25
Do. end month 6B 25
Credit Mobilier 875
Do. end month
Bank Shares 3660
Credit Foncier 1320
Italian Lm n 64 80

Do. and month 64 95

Ditto Threes —
Roman 73
Mexican Loan 4B/
Do. Bonds 323 75
Russian —
Austrian
Spanish Threes
Home Debt
Daarred

VAYS.
Cash. Acct.
... ... 829
... 1095
••• ~. 843 75
••• ... 563 75

Orleans
Northern
Lyons and Mediterranean
Southern
Western
Eastern
Sardinian
Austrian
Lombard
North of Spain
Saragossa
Ditto to Barcelona
•••
Roman •• •
165

536 25
217 50

- - ... 406 25
- - ... 420 -
- - ... 188 75
- - ... 246 25

BRUSSELS, Nov. 7th.

It is asserted that a private letter from the Empe-
ror Napoleon to King Victor Emmanuel concerning
the Roman question will shortly be publshed.

AMERICA.

ARRIVAL OF THE NOVA SCOTIA.N.
( Via Greencastle.)

NEW YORK, Oct. 27 (Evening).

The correspondence between Earl Russell and
Mr. Adams on the subject of the Alabama's depre-
dations attracts much attention.

The New York Times says that if Earl Russell
expresses the fixed and final purpose of the British
Government, it is impossible that friendly relations
can continue to exist between England and the
United States.

The South Carolina Legislature assembled last
Wednesday. The Governor's message congratulates
the members upon the benefits which will result
from the abolition of slavery, and eulogised Presi-
dent Johnson's policy towards the South. It also
opposes any act tending to the repudiation of the
State debt.

General Wade Hampton has been elected Governor
of South Carolina.
General Howard has announced at Charleston
that the Freedmen's Bureau will continue to exer-
cise its authority until South Carolina allows negro
testimony in the courts.

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 (Morning).

The Georgia State Convention has repealed the
secession ordinance, and appointed a committee to
memorialise President Johnson to release Mr. Davis
and other Confederate prisoners.
The City of New York has arrived out.
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 26.

Cotton is quoted 54 to 56. The day's sales
amount to 3,200 bales; three days' sales, 8,200;
and stock on hand 117,000 bales.
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 (Evening).

President Johnson has appointed the first Thurs-
day in November as a day of national thanksgiving.
The Secretary of the Treasury has announced that
the subscription to the fifty-million funding loan is
full.

Considerable excitement exists at Toronto on
account of apprehensions of a Fenian raid on the
banks.

The Borussia and City of Baltimore take out
$900,000 in specie.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 (Evening).
Money tight—Gold, 1451. Exchange on Lon-
don, 158 ; do. on Paris, 357 k. Stocks advancing :
New York Centrals, 971 ; Illinois, 137 ; Erie, 92 ;
Five-Twenty Bonds, 102. Cotton dull: Mid-
dling Upland, 58. Flour declining. Sugar and
molasses steady. -Wheat quiet. Corn and provi-
sions steady. Coffee quiet. Petroleum dull:
Crude, 36 ; refined 58.

LIVERPOOL, Nov. 6.
The extra Cunard screw-steamer Hula, Captain
Macaulay, from. New York on the 25th October,
arrived here this morning,
Her news has been anticipated.