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

THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 7, IEEF.

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,
iu 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 any 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 Queon 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 tho 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.—We under-
stand that the Partick Working Men's Club 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 one 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 dies suddenly, that "time is near,' and invok-
ing the mercy of the Almighty upon his soul. The letter
is anonymous and without date.
DEATII OF MR. DEPUTY LORKIN, THE "FATHER"
OF THE CORPORATION.—Mr. John Lorkin, deputy
of tho ward of Aldersgate, 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 the 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 bo thrown open for public in-
spection in the course of a few days.
THE QUESTION OF REFORM.—M. John Lemoinne,
referring in yesterday's Debate 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 wo shall be 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."
ROMSEY 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,—We, the Romsey tenantry of the late Lord
Viscount Palmerston, desire to express our heartfelt
sorrow at his lordship's deoply-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 age, 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 re-
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 us.—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
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 longbeen
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. Itis also resolved
that the town clerk be requested to send a copy of this re-
solution to the Right Son. W. Cowper, for presentation to
Lady Palmerston,"

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 c3nfidence in their officers. Tho 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 3ledicale 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 Afoniteur 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
hare gained lf. 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 :-
4i per Conte 96 75
Do. end month —

3 per Cents.
Do. end month 6B 25
Credit Mobilier 875

Ditto Threos —
Roman 73
Mexican Loan 4Bl
Do. Bonds 323 75
Russian
Austrian
Spanish Threes
Home Debt
Deferred

Do. end month ..: 877 50
Bank Shares 3660
Credit Foncier 1320 TT

talian Loan 64 80
- -

Do. end month 64 95

ItAILN

WAYS. 9
Cash. Acut.
... 829
, ... 1095 -
- 843 75
503 75

Orleans
Northern

Lyons and Mediterranean.

SOuthorn .

Western
Eastern
Sardinian
Austrian
Lombard
North of Spain
Saragossa
Ditto to Barcelona

- - 536 25
- - 217 50
- - ... 406 25

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

Roman

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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 publshcd.