The Sun.
London, England, 1862-08-08 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON. FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 8, 1862.

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10Cr (Atlantic cis Sr Lawrencri all I 68 62
,i, c ,Bom.,Baroda&Cent Ind!
a" ( Gu. 5 per cent........ lOO ! 101 102 1011
206 (Buffalo and Lahe Huro all 5 54,1
Do. New .... ~,,. ....
10 Do. Preference
100 ( Buflalo,Brant,&Godricb 10,, 73 82
6 p. Ct. bds. Aug. 1, 1872
100 Do. do. July 1, 1873 100 76 79
100 Do. do. June 1, 18:4 100 76 79
st Clcutta.,tS.EastnaLi, ; 100 101 103
st Cape Town ~t Dock Seri) 10 1076 1084 1071
174 Demerara.
stock Eastn. Bengal go. 5p c 100 1031 104
;Lock East Indian, gu. sp. c. 100 104 lob IC4j
20 Do. do. G E'xt , all i ip
20 Do. do. II do.
Itock 'Grand rrunk of Canada 100 21 22 216 1
100 Do. 6 per cent. Pref all 62 64 6;j
100 Do. 2d Pref. 6 per ct all 54 66 65
100 Do. 6 per ct. Debentr. all 32 34 32
100 Do. 7 per cent. 1862
100 Do. do. 1867 all 30 33
100 Do. do. 1872
took Gt.lndiaPenin.gua.sp..c 100 102 103 3 103 21 1
20 Do. New vim. sp. c l2 1 # P
20 Do. January,
took Gt. South.of lndia(Lim 2 *
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guaranteed 5 per cent. 100 1011 1026
204 Gt. W. of Canada Share. all 12i 111 124
20* Do. New
100 IDo. 6 p.c. '73 with't opt. all 97 Wu
100 Do. 54 p. c. do. '77 c 0... all 80 91
100 Do. 1878. all 89 41
10 Indian Branch Limited 1 6 die par
:ock Madras <guar., sp.c. .. 10u 101 102 1011 2
ock Do. 441 p. a. Extensiot. 100 95 96
;ock Do. 4. do -- • • 100 91 93 1
,ock Melb.COrp. 6p. o. Bndr. 100
20 Newßrunswick et Cantlet
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A Short Trip in Bungary and Transylvania in the
Spring of 1862. By Professor D. T. Ansted,
M.A., RMS.. &-c. Allen and Co.
So little has Hungary hitherto been explored that
a work describing its natural features and produc-
tions, if seen only during a short trip, must possess
unusual interest, especially when proceeding from
the pen of so accurate an observer as Professor. An-
sted. Here he was upon comparatively new ground.
Of all parts of Europe Hungary has, perhaps, been
least frequented by tourists, and this, in great mea-
sure, owing to a prevalent idea of its inaccessibility
—an idea which Professor Ansted's volume will go
a great way to dispel. He shows that, upon the
whole, the difficulties of transit have been greatly
exaggerated. Railroads traverse the country. The
steamers on the Danube are excellent, and the hotel
accommodation seems to have been quite up to the
average. There is no reason, then, why some of the
swarm of tourists that England annually sends forth
to scatter gold broadcast over the Continent should
not direct their steps thither, inasmuch as for na-
tural scenery, mountain climbing, or sport, it is all
they could desire. Here the Alpine Club would find
a new field for their energies, and the pursuers of
game would, in the dense primeval forests, gratify
at once their love of adventure, and find ample em-
ployment for their organ of destructiveness. In
one respect, however, it does seem to be inferior to
most other nations of Europe—it has no medieval
antiquities—no works of art. The towns appear
to be essentially uninteresting, the villages are mere
assemblages of huts. Collections of Roman anti-
quities exist in some of the chief cities 'tie true,
inasmuch as the country was conquered by that
people in the time of the Dacians, and traces of its
occupation by them still exist. Still they are of
small account. " A few roads, the form of an old
amphitheatre near a few towns, and some other in-
dications, are all that can be made out." Never-
theless the soil itself is rich in antiquities, and col-
lectors would unquestionably find a trip remunera-
tive. In the words of the author, "Travelling in
Hungary is really now so easy and so pleasant that
there is no reason why the artist, the professional
man, and even the typical tourist, should not take
advantage of a district in Europe where it is possi-
ble to obtain new sensations, to visit scenes not
hackneyed, to study a people not yet spoiled by a
large influx of travellers, and to meet those mode-
rate difficulties and little hardships that are not
only perfectly endurable, but almost pleasurable by
their novelty. There are forests in Hungary, only
a very few days' journey from populous cities,where
the bear and the wolf are extremely abundant, and
are accompanied by the lynx, of which individuals
have been shot not much inferior in size to the lee.
pard. The rivers of Hungary abound with fish of
kinds seen in no other European waters. Birds
from Africa are frequent visitors, and establish
themselves in noble primeval forests of beech, such
as are not to be found elsewhere in the Western
world. Not far off are mountains whose snow➢
caps are rarely doffed, and which give rise to
streams and torrents, sometimes falling over lofty
precipices, sometimes forming in narrow, tortuous
channels, and sometimes rushing over golden sands,
or amongst broken but gigantic fragments of the
rocks they have undermined. Even reptiles of rare
forms and colours are not wanting ; and of the in-
sect world there are flights of locusts only rivalled
in Asia Minor, and a peculiarly troublesome fly, a
kind of tsetse of the Danube, also absolutely local.
The geologist will find in the beds of some of the
rivers and in the mountains rare and valuable mine-
rals. The palaeontologist may study the innumer-
able fossils obtained from the plains and bed of the
Theiss, one of the richest localities in the world for
gigantic bones. The antiquarian will follow with
interest the course of Roman conquest in one of
the most remarkable of the progresses made by
that singular peaple, and may enrich his museum
with rare coins and rarer and more interesting
household utensils, manufactured after classic mo-
dels of the fine gold of the country." Thus there
is something to r uit all tastes; and not the least
interesting part of the book is that which treats of
the different races found in the country, such as
" the Magyar, the Jew, and the Turk, the descen-
dant of the old Roman, the Dacian modified into
the modern Wallach, the Saxon, the Gypsey, and
sometimes other tribes, all settled harmoniously
for centuries, each acknowledging the other as a
fellow-countryman, and yet each as distinct as if be
never left his native soil." It is clear then, that the
country is one which affords a wide field for obser-
vation; and, now that Professor Ansted has shown
the way, it will, doubtless, not be long ere wesha
meet with more information concerning it.

' work recently published by M. Gasparin. And
the concluding article treats of" The Slave Power."
The philosophic Marcus Aurelius is chosen by " Sir
Nathaniel" for his biographical sketch; a prince
who is compared by M. Guizot, for conscientiou,-
ness, with St. Louis, and of whom Addison said, that
he found in Italy " as many figures of that excellent
Emperor Marcus Aurelius as of all the rest together ;
because the Romans had so great a veneration for
his memory.that it grew into a part of their religion
to preserve a statue of him in almost every private
family." His philosophy was that of Stoicism.
r And "Adam Smith refers to the meditations of
Marcus Aurelius as contributing more to the gene-
ral admiration of his character than all the dif-
ferent transactions of his just, merciful, and benefi-
cent reign"—but in analysing the Emperor's prac-
tical philosophy, which teaches that a man's being
occupied in contemplating the mere sublime can
never be an excuse for neglecting the more humble
department, the shrewd Scotch economist perti-
nently remarks, " and he must not expose himself
to the charge which Avidius Cassius is said to have
brought, perhaps unj u3tly, again stMarcusAntonin us
that while he employed himself in philosophical
speculations, and contemplated the propriety of the
universe, he neglected that of the Roman Empire."
The most sublime speculations of the contemplative
philosopher can scarce, urges Father Adam—father
of political economy—compensate the neglect of
the smallest active duty." "The Shadow
of Ashlydyat" and " Granville de Vigne," are con-
tinued, and the " Private of the 38th Middlesex"
contributes the second part of the account of his
ascent of Montßlanc.

Newton's Journal of Arts and Sciences.—The
articles on the contents of the International Exhi-
bition here given, contain an account of that pecu-
liar seaweed of Southern Africa, which serves for
walking.sticks, whip handles, &c., and discusses
Military Engineering and Appliances. The de-
scription of recent patents is complete as usual,
and at the beginning of the number are two plates
of recent inventions.

Bally's Monthly Magazine of Sports and Pastimes.
—A portrait and biography of the Marquis of
Anglesey are given ; an account of the horseflesh
at Battersea follows. The tale of Charlie Thorn-
hill is continued, and the usual sporting topics of
the past month complete the number.

Kingston's Magazine for Boys.—" Marmadnke
Marry" is continued—a narrative of travel across
the Rocky Mountains into British Columbia is in
progress, and the International Exhibition is
noticed.

Modern Metre.—This " medium for the poets of
;he day" now appears in a new and neat form.

BERTON'S PUBLICATIONS.—The Englishwoman's
Domestic Magazine contains an oriental design
,in
Berlin wool work, together with a plate of fashions
a sheet of patterns for ornamental and useful needle-
work, together with tales and essays. Book of
Garden Management treats of gathering and
storing fruit, gives a monthly calendar, and has a
chapter " On Harvesting' Soils and Composts.'
Boy's Own Magazine.--!' Peter the Carpenter
King," and " How I won my spurs," are the prin.
cipal tales in progress. Boy's Own Library.—
"Phaulcon ; or, the Ship Boy who became a Prime
Minister," is now concluded. 'Home pets, squirrels,
guinea pigs, and tortoises, are described in this I
part.

Barrington. By Charles Lever. —Poor Tom
Dill breaks down in this number, and enlists as a
private soldier, whilst old Peter Barrington, with
his sister, goes to France to meet his grandelild
Josephine.

Orley Farm. By Anthony Trollope.—The trial
is almost over; the number concluding with Mr.
Furnival's speech for the defence.

GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY OF CANADA

MEETING—(T HIS DAY.)
A. special general meeting of the bond and shareholders
of this company was held this day at the London Tavern.
T. Baring, Esq., M.P., presided.
The meeting was called for the following purposes :-
Ist. For the purpose of congihring " The Grand
Trunk Arrangements Act,1862," pasSed at the last session
of the Parliament of the Province of Canala.
2d. For the purpose of accepting the said Act in the
manner and as provided in the 39th section of the same
Act.

The CHAIRMAN, in opening the proceedings, said the
shareholders had all received the accounts of the company,
and, comparing them with those for the corresponding
period of 1860, he thought they, would all agree that
they were highly encouraging. As far as could be
estimated, from the information received from Canada, a
similar increase for the present year was certain, but they
had a serious drawback in the unfortunate civil war that
had been raging in America. That deplorable circum-
stance had led to a diminution of their traffic. They all
knew that one-fifth of their line was in the United States,
and to that circumstance was to be attributed the falling
off ;n the passenger traffic, and that loss must continue
until there was a cessation of hostilities in that part of the
world. Until that circumstance took place they could not
properly develop their traffic. He thought the meeting would
agree with him in thinking that the exertions and zeal of
Mr. Watkin were worthy of the highest praise. By his
exertions a system of economy had been matured which had
placed their account in the present satisfactory state With
regard to the Act of the Legisla, ure they were called upon to
give their assent, it was ca culated by wise cone scions
to the shareholders in Canada that a most satisfactory future
for the company would be secured. It was no new matter
they were called upon to consider. The arrangements of
the act had been solemnly argued on a former occasion.
The chairman then entered into a statement of the proceed-
ings that had taken place in ( 'anada, and the course that
had been adopted by the Government of Canada, and
notwithstanding all that bad been said, ne did not but be-
lieve thet the Government of Canada would Eaten to their
claims. They were able by this act to say to the Govern-
ment of Canada, we have done all we can to assure regu
larity, honesty, and security for the company in Canada,
and we therefore call upon you, the Government, to do
your part and admit our claims by adopting a fair orbit ration
to protect our interests, and then their postal arrangements ,
would be safe and complete. By the arrangements pro-
posed by the act, when carried out, the shareholders would
secure their dividends. Whether they w, uld be enabled
to make arrangements with the Government of Canada to
prevent any seizure of their property, or whether they
should have to return to the state of things that existed 12
months ago, and again involved in litigation was u/ certain,
but he be ieved the arrangements proposed in the act I
would have the effect of preventing it. They had succeeded
in increasing link presentatives at the Board in Canada,
and he looked forward with confidence to the future for the
success of the company.

Mr. CRAWFORD, M.P., explained to the meeting the
origin of the act, which arose with a committee of bond-
holders who had deputed Mr. Watkin to proceed
to Canada, and by whose exertions the ar,
rangements had been catried out. He concluded
by moving a formal resolution, accepting the Grand Trunk
Arrangement Act, 1862, passed at last se•sion of the Par-
liament of the province of Canada.
Mr. MORRIS urged the meeting to agree to the proposi-
tion. It would only stultify all that had been previously
done if any other course was to be adopted.
Mr. M OGO, of Bristol, read a protest against the proceed-
ings of the committee and the adoption of the act of arrange •
ment. The protest, he said, was very numerously signed.
A PROPRIETOR asked the number of signatures to the
document.

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Mr. MOOO replied 20, but he himself did not object telt.
Mr. MERCER was in favour of the adoption of the
arrangement.
Mr. WAINWRIGHT said the act of arrangement was only
based on the act of 1854, and he thought that the bond-
holders had no legal right to preference over the share-
holders. It would only be showing a little concession if
the preerence bondholders were to place themselves in the
same position as the other shareholders. (Confusi ,n.)
Mr. CONYBEARE thought the bondholders had not been
sufficiently consulted, and he proposed the adjournment of
the
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theyyhnae chairman, in
order that different interests might duly consider their pre-
sent position.
the propositions which are to be carried out by greed to
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arrangement. If the meeting did not adoptn
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parties
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be guilty of a breach of faith. He
of carrying prime ministers and i fi
line for nothing. Such a course was
country. The Cabinet in this country, When they traveled
eidier to Balmoral or Win
P oper charges. (Hear, hear ) ft not object to pay the
any exception in Canada Then why should there be
Mr. IsTEWIEARSIA said he hoped,
the Grand Trunk Railway
went hack to Canada, they
would tell their compatriots that
be imposed upon any lon had determined not to
their hands on this get. They had got the stick ir.
side of the water, and they were deter-
mined to use it if necessary.xtAxMAli Mr. e Company when certain parties
contended the act proposed for the Banc-