The Sun.
London, England, 1862-06-17 00:00:00

THE IN7ERNATIONAL EXHIBITION.

Yesterday was but an average day at the Exhi-
bition ; indeed, considering that it was on Monday,
the returns did not come up to the standard. The
total admisssions were 41,436, of whom 37,755 paid
at the doors, and 3,681 were admitted by season
tickets.
The Prince of Wales, accomranied by the Princess
Alice, paid his first visit yesterday; and their Royal
Hignesses who were conducted by Sir Charles
Dilke, visited almost every part of the building.
They were, of course, recognised wherever they
passed, and if the crowd at times pressed rather
closely round tne party, it may be only fair to put
it down to a very excuseable interest in the
Prince's return from his recent travels rather than
to any mere vulgar curiosity. We must again urge
upon the Commissioners the necessity of providing
further precautions in some shape or other in the
machinery annexe. Sooner or later some dreadful
calamity will happen unless means are taken to pre-
vent people wandering at their will among all the
moving wheels and belts. It was only on Friday
last that a lady's dress was caught in one of the
machines, and but for the energetic interference of
the bystanders and the ready„ presence of mind
of the attendant, who instantly threw the machinery
out of gear„-the consequences might have been
serious accident.
The portion of the Exhibition which will excite
most interest, however, is the contributions from the
Cairo Museum. The Viceroy, among his other titles
to distinction, has the credit of being the first Mus-
sulman Sovereign who has formed a museum. In-
stead of destroying the monuments of antiquity he
has done all in his power to preserve them, and
under the care of the accomplished director, M.
Auguste Mariette,who acts as his chief commissioner
here, a collection is rapidly being formed at Cairo,
which, though now only two or three years old,
is in some respects already superior to any of the
European museums. In one of the cases in this
court is exhibited a collection of ancient Egyptian
jewellery of extraordinary rarity, all the results of
researches carried on by M. Mariette at Thebes,
and with one or two exceptions all forming part of
the funeral ornaments of Queen Aan-Hoteh, the
mother of Amosis, the first King of the 18th
dynasty. Without going deeper into the mysteries
of Egyptian chronology, we may say that her
Majesty lived about 1,900 8.8., or 500 years
before the time of Moses, which will bring her
somewhere about the time of Joseph. Visitors
should bear this in mind when they remark
the beautiful finish of the workmanship, and the
still brilliant colours of the stones with which
they are ornamented. The savans are sure to clus-
ter round this case and to examine every ornament
minutely, but for the general public it is sufficient
to specify some of the principal objects. In the
front of the case is a poinard, the blade of whisk
is elaborately chased with figures representing the
fight of a lion and a bull, and close by the hilt
is the catiouche, or private seal of King Amosis.
Behind is a diadem of massive gold, in the
front of which is a box, with the cartouche
graven on it, supported by two exquisitely carved
sphynxce. The posterior portion is set with
coloured stones, lapis lazuli, cornelian and tur-
quoise, and it has a peculiar tongue rising above
the head, which served to divide the hair of the
wearer. A hatchet—the symbol of divinity—has
on the blade a curious representation of Amosis
sacrificing a barbarian captive, and on the handle
a complete genealogy of his Majesty. A massive
gold chain, pretty nearly a yard long, suspended to
a scaralneus of marvellous workmanship, and near it
is a collar of equal beauty, with three large golden
bees suspended from it. The most curious article is
a golden boat mounted on four wheels, with 12 oars-
men in silver, and a figure in gold seated in the
midst, probably an effigy of the dead Queen. This
is supposed to symbolise the voyage of the soul
after death, and may be regarded as another proof
of the belief of the Egyptians in the immortality
of the soul. The most 'elaborate of all the orna-
ments is a pectoral, or brooch, which represents
King Amosls between two divinities, who are pour-
ing over him the water of purification. Both aides
of this ornament are beautifully finished—one side
in gold, the other in coloured stones. There are a
profusion of other ornaments—bracelets, rings,
necklaces—in gold of excellent quality, all of
which were found on her Majesty's person, and all
of them, it is conjectured, made specially for
her adornment in the coffin. The two great
earrings are of a later date, and bear the cartouche
of Rameses, of the 20th dynasty. On the other
side of the court is a case which contains a com-
plete Pantheon of the Egyptian deities, among
rarestwhich
mauotsitfulbefisugtuiu
rfel.of lAsissmisa,
Egyptian demon, about the size of one's little finger,
in blue enamel, is unique, and
a great price has
already been offered for it by the director of the
Museum of the Louvre. The figures of the hippo..
potamus and the little head below are remarkable
for the beautiful shade of blue—the real bleu
cr Egypte, which modern manufacturers have in vain
attempted to reproduce. It has generally
been be-
lieved that the Egyptians had no knowledge of the
art of enamelling ; but this theory
is destroyed by
these specimens, as well as by a votive vase found
in the tomb of Ameßo h. ,
p is (the Greek Memnon),
which is ornamented h wit small plaques of various
coloured enamels. The most curious object in the
case is a sort of model mummy case. By the side
of the body sits the soul, and on the side of the
coffin are inscribed prayers supposed to be addressed
to the body by the soul, beseeching it to remain

undisturbed until the day of resurrection, when the
two will be found together again. We have men-
tioned these articles because, though they are per-
haps not altogether within the scope of the Exhibi-
tion, they are unique of their kind, and are certain
to excite great interest among all persons who take
an interest in these subjects. Over this very com-
plete illustration of ancient and modern Egypt is
fitly placed a fine portrait of Alehemet
energetic founder of the modern prosperity of the
country.

"ESSAYS AND REVIEWS."—Judgment will be
given in the cases of the Bishop of Salisbury v. Williatus,
and Fendall v. Wilson," in the Arches Court, sitting in 1,14
RollsCcart) Westmiwiter, oa Wednesday uezt,

MONEY MARKET.

CITY NEWS-YESTERDAY.

The arrangements are advertised in connection
with the payment of the half-yearly interest on the
shares of the Madras and East India Irrigation
Companies.
. The guaranteed interest on Zealand Railway
shares is announced by Messrs. C. J. Ilambro and
Son.

The half-yearly dividend is advertised on Portu-
guese Three per Cents., also on Peruvian Uribarren
and Arica and Tacna Bonds, and on New South
Wales Government Debentures.

With regard to the over-issue of Indiana State
Stock, the circular of Messrs. Cammann and Co.,
dated New York the 3d inst., has the following :
The total amount of the over-issue of Indiana stock
is not as yet ascertained; and, pending the investi-
gation, the 5 per cent. loan i:3 not quoted at the Stock
Board. It is, however, "understood that all the stock
which has been transferred to the names of the
buyers on the boijks of the state is valid.
The Admir,alty will receive tenders on the 23d
instant for the supply of 50,000 gallons of rum,
15,000 gallons of vinegar, 5 tons of pepper, and 600
quartets of split peas.
_ _

The Royal Mail steamer Tasmania, for the West
Indies, takes out £21,150 in gold.
The advices from Paris state that the Lyons Rail-
way Company have announced an issue of 340,000
new 3 per cent. obligations of £2O each, at the price
of £l2. The sum thus required will be £4,080,000.

Vienna letters mention that the Austrian Govern-
ment have sold to private capitalists £7,300,000 of
the 5 per cent. loan of 1860, lately held as security
for advances by the National Bank.
The £5OO and £l,OOO Bonds of the New Turkish
loan are now in course of delivery, in exchange
for the paid-up scrip.
An instalment of 30 per cent. fell due to-day on
the Lausanne nd Fribourg Railway Six per Cent.
Loa% for £300,000 stock.

About £5,000 in gold was bonght by the Bank
to-day. The Pera, from Alexandria, has brought
£76,058 in Australian gold.
_ _ _

Owing partly to the unsettled weather, English
wheat was quoted to-day 2s. per qr. 44,gher than on
last Monday.

The price of cotton is still, rising. The quota-
tions at Liverpool to-day were id. per lb. above
those of Friday. The sales were extensive, reach-
ing 18,000 bales.

Another str.:amer has been captured by the
Federal fleejc—the Nassau, off Charleston.
The following telegram, dated St. Petersburg
this day (Monday), eleven o'clock, is to the follow-
ing effect :—" We have had no more fires. Every-
thing is quiet, and the people are becoming more
composed." This very late telegram consequently
casts strong doubt upon the accuracy of a rumour
which prevailed this day, according to which an
insurrection had broken out in Russia.

The half-yearly meeting of the Rhymney Iron
Company is called for the 2d of July.

CITY NEWS---THIS DAY.

CITY, TWELVE O'CLOCK.

Daring the past few days business in the Foreign
and Color:Lai Produce Markets has been less active.
Sugars have barely sustained former prices. Coffee
htvd brought steady rates, while rice, tea, fruit, and
spices have remained without material variation.
Saltpetre has continued dull, but a slight advance
48 been exhibited in tallow owing to the recent
advices from Russia announcing incendiary move-
ments in the interior, which it is thought are likely
to interfere with the supply.

Two O'CLOCK.

There is not the slightest alteration of import-
ance in the discount market to-day. The inquiries
continue moderate and the quotations indicate
easiness. First-class bills having only a short
period to run can be negotiated without the
slightest difficulty at 28 per cent., and 3 per cent.
is the general charge for three months paper.
In the Stock Exchange money is plentiful, and
temporary advances are obtainable on exceedingly
easy terms.

A quiet tone has pervaded the Market for Public
Securities to-day, and the few transactions entered
into have not led to any variation in prices, Consols
being 9l a for transfer, and 911 92 for the account.
The New Threes and the Reduced have improved to
91 2 ; Exchequer Bills remain at 3s. to 6s. prem. ;
Bank Stock is 235 ; and India 5 per Cent. Loan,
1071 a.

Foreign Securities have shown increased buoy-
ancy, and rather more business has taken place.
Turkish 6 per Cents. have advanced to 83; ditto
1858, to 74 ; ditto New Loan, to 3-a- prem.;
Mexican are fiat, at 301 1; Egyptian Scrip has
risen to 21 prem. ; Brazilian 5 per Cents. to 1001;
and Venezuelan 3 per Cents. to 231; Spanish Cer-
tificates are steady, at 81- _ .

In the Railway Share Market business has
again been exceedingly limited ; in a few instances,
however, prices have slightly advanced. South
Easterns,,Brightons,and Lancashire and Yorkshire
improved 55., and London, Chatham, and Dover
105.. Great Westerns declined ss.
The Foreign and Colonial lines continued de-
pressed. Great Luxembourg have receded to 131;
Sambre and Meuse to 101; and East Indian to
1061 Great Indian Peninsula remain steady at
1041.

Joint Stock Bank and Miscellaneous Shares are,
in some instanees, at slightly higher rates. Otto-
man Bank have advanced to 24/. New South
Wales realise 40/ 401; Bank of Egypt 22f, 1 ; Lon-
don and Brazilian Alliance of London and
Liverpool 3;7,-. Australian Agricultural have im-
proved to 241 ; and Red Sea Telegraph remain
steady at 19i.

BRITISH FUNDS--ONE O'CLOCK.
Bank Stock
3 per Cent. Reduced Ar.,euities 9ll 1 1
3 per Cent. Consols
New 3 per Cer' Annuities Annuities
Annuities
nit* .60;;s, expire sth Jan., 1880 —
I . 0 for 30 yrs, expire sth April, 1885 l5 5-16
'luia- Stock
Ditto 5 per Cent. lO7/ I I
Ditto Enfacednlaper, 4 per Cent —'Ditto 5 per C
1031
Ditto Debentures, 4 per Cent., Oct., 1863
Ditto
Ditto dtito April, 1864 99/
ditto
Ditto Bonds £l,OOO Aug. 1864 or 66 991
Consols for Account, July 10 2O
Exchequer Bills £l,OOO, 3 per Ceut 9ll
Ditto Small
................ 3
FOREIGN FUNDS—ONE O'CLOCK:
Brazilian, 5 per Cent.
9'701
Ditto 41 per Cent., 1852-58-60
Egyptian, 7 per Cent
Ditto Paid-up Scrip .. 81i I i
Italian 5 per Cent. (M.aremmana Railway)
Ditto Scrip ................. ...... •••• 11
Mexican, 3 per Cent .................. 7-0 i t
Ditto Account ................
Portuguese 3 per Cent., 1853.
Ditto Account
Russian 5 per Cent 1822 L St
Ditto, 5 per Cent., 1862. Scrip
967,,
Ditto, Paid up Scrip ........... ~ .....
Spanish 3 per Cent
Ditto New Deferred .
Ditto Account
Ditto Passive..
Spanish Cert. of Coup. not funded
Turkish 6 per Cent. 1854 - —
Ditto Account
Ditto 6 per Cent. 1858 ..
Ditto Account •
70k 1
Ditto 1862 (Scrip)
Ditto, Paid up Scrip 7ll 1
Venezuela, 3 per Cent —
Ditto Account.
Dividends on the above payable in London.
Belgian, 41 per Cent., Ex. 25f . .. 971
TWO O'CLOCK
Consols, Money
Ditto Account

May a man be called poverty-stricken when
knocked down by a beggar ?
telegramA was received by the members of Lord
noune:laiß_g etrs family on Saturday from the Continent, an..
W tl?,e serious illness of his lordship.
" understand that Sir Joseph Paxton is about
to construct at pFrench, a new Crystal alsy,
near Paris, for the Emperor of the
Sydenham would
Palace of such dimensions that ours
at
it_fia,deners, acirosniiilki into insignificance if placed beside
THE GREAT 13111;1. STEAMSMT.—This noble
vessel, one of the Liverpool
thand Australian Navigation
Company's fleet, sailed fro Mersey yesterday morning
for Melbourne. She took out
about 560 passengers, and
carries a valuable cargo.
Lord Arthur Hay has left town for
Paris, to join
Lady Emily Peel, whose health is still such as to prevent
her immediate return to England,