The Sun.
London, England, 1865-12-23 00:00:00

The Croatian Diet.

A Vienna letter in the Union has the following
—" The Croatian Diet has been very well satisfied
with the nomination of Cardinal Haulik to replace
the Ban, and specially charged by the Sovereign to
bring about a reconciliation between the national
party and that of the fusion with Hungary. The
sittings, which had been suspended, have recom-
menced. The Cardinal was saluted with loud
acclamations. Bishop Strassmayer took his place
at the head of the national party. At Prague
a solemn debate preceded the vote of the
Address, and the telegraph, in announcing
that the document had no particular colour,
committed one of its usual mistakes. A portion
of Bohemia is Germanised, and centralisa-
tion therefore found at Prague some eloquent
defenders, appointed by the Left of the Diet. These
were Prince Carlos Auersperg, who regretted the
suspension of the Reichsrath ; Dr. Hasner, who
found that the free way of the Imperial Manifesto
was lined at every mile by a stone with the inscrip-
tion ' Siste viator ;' Drs. Brinz and Herbst, brilliant
advocates of Liberalism ; and Count d'Hartig. But
the principle of self-government was defended with
superior talent by eminent speakers. Rieger said
—' Conciliation leads to vital forms when respect is
paid to historical right. That is the best course for
Austria to take. What can be more honourable
than to give an equal right to each people ? No
Sovereign ever said anything wiser. No Monarch
ever showed more confidence in putting his fate in
the hands of his own people. The German ' cen -
tralism' of M. de Schmerling prefers the ruin of the
Empire to its restoration on a new basis. A con-
stitutizn which satisfies all the peoples demands
fewer soldiers and fewer functionaries of all
sorts; for the fidelity of the nations is the best
defence of the Empire.' Count Clam said, ' The
Diploma of October rests on the Pragmatic Sanc-
tions ; the manifesto of September takes its stand
on the October Diploma. The patent of Feb-
ruary, full of contradictions, did not lead to the
same end. It became necessary to breathe re-
sistance of the populations or act by means of
the Manifesto of September. If we were to de-
spair of the latter, we should have to despair of
ourselves.' Count Nastir, marshal of the coun-
try, then observed, If the Reichsrath were im-
mediately re-established, all trace of conciliation
with Hungary would disappear. The object must
be attained, for Austria must exist.' The vote of
the majority confirmed the Address, which, in
conformity with the September Manifesto, de-
mands a new force and a development analogous to
that of the Pragmatic Sanction, the symbol of
which would be the • crowning of the King of
Bohemia at Prague. Whilst the Magyar and
Sclavonic countries adopt the views of the
Government, the Germans maintain a sorrowful
attitude and loudly testify their dissatisfaction. In
the German provinces the discontent is general.
They are angry with the Sovereign, their natural
chief. If the Hungarians may be compared to the
prodigal son returning home, the Germans resemble
the elder brother, who hears the sound of music, and
complains of the reception given to the younger by
the father of the family. Let the Germans take
care what they are about ; jealousy is a bad feeling ;
envy may perhaps hurry them on farther than they
think ; just as it brought about the downfall of the
Jewish people to whom the parable was addressed."

Chappuis' registered whist-marker, for long or
short, is now ready. Fancy card, ls. the pair ; leather,
3s. 6d.; fancy wood, ss. 6d. Wholesale and retail of P.
E. Chappuis, the registree, 69, Fleet-street, and of all
wholesale and retail booksellers, stationers, and fancy
dealers. N.B.—lt is pronounced the best marker out.
A meeting of the Jews of Paris has just
been held at the Hotel de Ville for the purpose of appoint-
ing two delegates, who, with those from the other towns
of France, will shortly proceed to the election of a :new
Grand Rabbi, in the place of M. Uhlmann, deceased. There
were about 1,800 persons present, and their choice fell
unanimously on Baron Gustave do Rothschild and M.
Cohen, banker.
PARLIAMENTARY REFORM.—It is intended to hold
a meeting on the subject of Parliamentary Reform in Nor-
wich early in January. A. large demonstration is antici-
pated,

4'3' o—Y-
diffirri ig-surt Ll,lLaritat

HER MAJESTY.

._ _--~_¢

OSBORNE, Dec. 22.

The Queen drove out with Princess Helena and
Princess Louise yesterday morning ; and in the
afternoon Princess Louise rode on horseback, at-
tended by Lady Churchill.
His Majesty the King of Portugal and his
Royal Highness the Prince of Wales arrived from
London last night on a visit to the Queen, and dined
with her Majesty and the royal family.
The King was attended by the Marquis de Ficaiho
and Viscount de Paiva.

Lieutenant-Colonel Keppel attended the Prince
of Wales.

The King and the Prince of Wales crossed over
from Southampton in the royal yacht Alberta, Cap-
tain his Serene Highness Prince Leiningen, and
re-embarked this morning from Portsmouth, from
whence the King proceeds to Dover on his return
to Paris.

The Prince of Wales accompanied his Majesty to
Dover.

The Hon. Harriett Phipps has succeeded the Hon.
Mary Lascelles as Maid of Honour in Waiting.

DEPARTURE OF THE KING OF PORTUGAL.
His Majesty the King of Portugal, accompanied
by his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, and at-
tended by their respective suites, crossed over from
Osborne yesterday morning (after a short visit to
the Queen), in the royal yacht Alberta, Captain his
Serene Highness the Prince of Leiningen. On
rounding the Spit royal salutes were fired from the
flagship Victory and other ships in commission, as
well as from the saluting battery and other stations
in the garrison. The royal party disembarked at
the new landing place in the dockyard, and were
received by Admiral Sir M. Seymour, G. C. 8., Major-
Gen. Sir C. Buller, K.C.8., Rear-Admiral Welles-
ley, Captain Superintendent Shadwell,
&c. A guard
of honour from the 52d Light Infantry were at the
jetty, under the command of Major Synge, with
Captain Murphy, Lieut .Mickleburgh, and Ensign
Blackwood carrying the colours. The guard presented
anns and the band played the National Anthem as
the King and the Prince of Wales proceeded to the
admiral's carriage, which conveyed them to the
Landport Station, where a special train was in
readiness.

The royal train left the Portsmouth Station at
half-past twelve, and arrived at Hastings at 2.45
p.m. It then entered on the South-Eastern line,
ana, travelling via Ashford, arrived on the Admi-
ralty Pier at Dover at about 4 p.m. The Prince do
Joinville travelled with the train as far as Hastings,
and there took leave of the royal party.
On the arrival of the train on the pier at Dover
the King of Portugal and the Prince of Wales were
received by Captain Bruce, R.N., Admiralty super-
intendent, the commandant of the garrison, and a
guard of honour from the 60th Rifles, with the
band of that regiment. The royal party immedi-
ately proceeded on board her Majesty's paddle-
steamer Vivid, Commander Sullivan, and, after the
Prince of Wales had bidden an affectionate adieu to
the King, the vessel left the pier for Calais, from
which place his Majesty would proceed to Paris.
The Marquis de Ficalho, Vicomte de Paiva, and
the Chevalier dos Santos, Secretary of the Portu-
guese Embassy in London, attended his Majesty
from Osborne to Dover.
The arrangements for the reception of the train
at Dover were carried out by Mr. Way, the station
superintendent.
After the departure of the King the Prince of
Wales, attended by Colonel Keppel and suite, pro-
ceeded for a short time to Bermingham's Lord
Warden Hotel, and subsequently left by special
train for London at 4.50 p.m., arriving at the
Charing-cross Station at 7 p.m.
The royal train from Portsmouth to Dover was
in charge of Mr. J. P. Knight, Mr. Cudworth, and
Mr. Walker, of tFe South-Eastern Company, and
Mr. Turner, of the South Coast Railway ; and
from Dover to Charing-cross the train was also in
the care of Mr. Knight.
On arrival at Charing-cross the Prince of Wales
proceeded to Marlborough House, and to-day his
royal highness will, we understand, return to San-
dringham for the Christmas holidays.

The Prince of Wales, after accompanying the
King of Portugal from Osborne to Dover, returned to
Marlborough House last evening.
The Earl and Countess of Dudley will entertain
a large party at Witley Court, Worcestershire, during the
ensuing week.
Count and Countess Gurowski de Wezele have
left town for Birdsall, Yorkshire.
The Hon. Colonel and Mrs. Lindsay and family
have left Maurigy's Hotel for Nice.
The Right Hon. Sir William G. Hylton Jolliffe,
Bart., M.P., and Miss Jolliffe, have left Marabout for the
Heath House, Petersfield.
Sir Edwyn F. Scudarnore Stanhope, Bart., has
left Maurigy's Hotel for Holme Lacy, Hereford.

THE JAPANESE AMBASSADOR.—His Excellency
Hubata Hiougaro Kami, commissioner of the Japa-
nese Government, attended by his secretary and suite, and
accompanied by Major Brine, R.E., appointed especially by
Lord Clarendon to attend on his excellency, arrived at
Portsmouth dockyard yesterday afternoon, and, after call-
ing at the admiral-superintendent's office, visited and
minutely inspected the Royal Alfred iron-clad ship ; after
which, in consequence of the lateness of the hour of their
arrival, his excellency was compelled to leave for the Pier
Hotel, postponing the further inspection of the ships and
dockyard until this morning.
THE JAMAICA COMMISSION.—We have reason for
believing that Mr. Russell Gurney, M.P., Recorder
of London, will be one of the Commissioners about to
proceed to Jamaica to assist Sir Henry Storks, the newly-
appointed Governor, in the approaching investigation of
the circumstances attending the recent insurrection. In
that event the Corporation of London, it is understood,
will be convened for the purpose of granting Mr. Guru*
who is their chief ministerial officer, and in his judicial
capacity has very arduous and responsible duties to dis-
charge, the necessary leave of absence. Mr. Gurney's or
pointment is understood to have afforded great satisfaction
to the magistrates of the City, by whom the Recorder is
held in the greatest esteem. It is also regarded asap addi-
tional proof of the desire on the part of the Government to
have the forthcoming inquiry conducted in the mostimPar-
tial manner.
WRECK OF A. STEAMER AND Loss OF LIFE.—CORIC,
Thursday.—The screw steamer Ibis, which left
London on Monday for Cork, having been disabled by the
breaking of the crank of her engine on Wednesday, lay at
anchor off Ballicroneen during the night in a tremendous
gale. Two tugs were despatched to her assistance, but
they failed to succour her, and in a short time the vessel,
which was reported to be one of the best in the service,
parted in two, and became a total wreck. On the arrival
of the tug boat Lord Clyde on the scene she found each
half a mile distant from the other. Twenty-one passengers
were rescued, but as many more are reported to /201
perished. Fourteen got on a raft, but were all, WO"
three, swept off by a heavy sea. It is supposed that the
captain and two men contrived to save themselves
In
boat.
THE NEW WORKS AT BLACKFRIARS-BRIDGS.'""
The committee of the Bridge-house Estates have wade
an official inspection of the works of the new Blackfriars-
bridge, and the first-stone of the river piers was laid by
Hawtrey, the chairman. The piers of the new bridge 4'.,„
being put in by means of wrought-iron caissons, six to ea c'
t 13
pier ; four are rectangular, 36 feet in length by 18 fee,
width, set side by side. These receive the foundation of
that portion of the pier which carries the roadway.
triangular caissons, one at each end, will carry the cu
and
waters or pointed ends of the piers, which project bey
en.
the width of the roadway. The caissons are 46ft. in depth'
and consist of 18ft. of ironwork, riveted together, s'ire
into the bed of the river and permanently left there, . :b.
upper 28ft. being merely used as a temporary darn, wht),
will be removed as the work proceeds, in such a 111112....
as to allow of the masonry of the pier being built ee0"0
tinuously in one solid mass throughout. The The
are sunk well into the solid bed of the London clay.
Portland
first 10ft. is filled with concrete made withbrie
cement, the next Bft. with brickwork. Upon this
bre;_it
work, 18ft. above the real foundation, and 24ft.
1) n'
Trinity high watermark, the stone was laid.
novo
ASSASSINATION AT WARSAW.—A piece - tor
which makes a great sensation at Warsaw is that
se
u `vas
lieutenant of the regiment of Grenadiers of King
William 111., forming part of the Imperial Guadborg,
lately found strangled in his apartment. Count,. the
lieutenant of the kingdom, has been much moved Pitaloa
occurrence, and the most active measures have been
to discover the assassins,