The Sun.
London, England, 1854-06-28 00:00:00

ANTI-ABERDEEN DEMONSTRATION.

What has come of the meeting to which we referred
the other day, as about to take place, for the purpose of
calling on the Queen to remove Lord Aberdeen from her
councils ? We are aware that a pressure was brought
to bear on its promoters, from Downing-street on Satur-
day last. They were asked to abstain from any further
movement in the matter, until they heard the Premier's
"explanations" on the subject. And in a spirit of obedi-
ence, which, in other circumstances, might have been
worthy of all commendation, they did as they were bid.
Well, those " explanations" have been given. Are the
promoters of the Anti-Aberdeen civic demonstration
satisfied with them ? If so, their minds must be very
differently constituted from those of the rest of their
countrymen. •

The speech of the Premier is confessed on all hands
to have been a decided failure. So far from bettering
the noble lord's position, it has had the contrary effect.
He is in a much worse position now than before he
made his speech of Monday. And yet we could learn
nothing yesterday of any further step being taken in
the City towards the contemplated demonstration. Mr.
Hall, who has been one of the most prominent movers
in the matter, owes some explanations to his fellow-
citizens, if it be true that the-idea has been abandoned.
In that case, a very great injury would have been done
to the cause of freedom and national honour. Had the
promoters of the demonstration been in the employ of
Russia they could not have rendered the Czar a more
essential service than to have set a requisition on foot
for an anti-Aberdeen demonstration, and then to ha►e
abandoned it. Such a course is calculated to give the
Premier a firmer hold than ever of that office which be
is so unfitted to fill. It must strengthen, too, the posi-
tion of the pro-Russian and weaken that of the anti-
Russian party in the Cabinet.—Morning Advertiser.

ENGLISH GLEE AND MADRIGAL UNION,

The third concert of the first series of these performances
took place on Monday last, at Willis' Rooms, and was well
attended. The chief performers were Mrs. Lockey, Mrs.
Endersohn, Mr. Lockey, Mr. Hobbs, and Mr. Phillips,
assisted by a chorus of sixteen, to give a full effect to the
madrigals. A passage from The Tempest, arranged by
Stevens, "The Cloud- capt Towers," received an unani-
mous encore. A similar compliment was paid to the well-
known air of " Under the Greenwood Tree," which was
charmingly sung by Mrs. Lockey, Mr. Lockey, Mr. Hobbs,
and Mr. Phillips. The last concert of this series takes
place next Monday. It is to be hoped that the success of
the present endeavour will induce the directors to com-
mence a second series.

"CAULD KAIL IN ABERDEEN."

(Front Punch.)
"There's cauld kail in Aberdeen,"
When blood runs quick in all besides;
The dilettante Scot serene

Shows his blank face, whate'er betides.
When Russian treason's dragged to bar,
Despite each diplotnatie screen,—
When England brands the lying Czar—
" There's cauld kail in Aberdeen."
"There's cauld kail in Aberdeen,"
When marching squadrons shake the strew
Nor drum, nor fife, nor bayonet's sheen,
Can move his pulse's even beat;
When our great navies, bound for war,
With iron mouths salute the Queen,
And England thrills from shore to shore—
" There's cauld kail in Aberdeen."
"There's cauld kail in Aberdeen,"
When news of gallant deeds is brought ;
Of Oltenitza's blood-stained green,
Citate's fight so stoutly fought ;
When from Silistria's leaguered hold,
The Russian turns with hang dog mien,
And England bids " God speed the bold !"
" There's cauld kail in Aberdeen."
"There's cauld kail in Aberdeen,"
Though universal England weeps,
When alter anguish, short but keen,
In Russian grave poor Giflard sleeps.
What is the Tiger's loss to him?
'Tie but one frigate less, I ween—
So while our eves with tears are dim,
" There's cauld kail in Aberdeen."
" Thefe's caulcl kail in Aberdeen,"
When Lyndhurst, with his load of years,
The same stout heart he still hath been,
Speaks out bold truths among his peers ;
What, though Russ lies to Europe's eyes
He bare and brand, with logic clean,
A joke—a sneer—will save replies—
" And cauld kail in Aberdeen."
Still "mild kail in Aberdeen;"
At lies and truth—at loss and gain—
But what are we—thus meek and mean,
To brook command of such a brain ?
Up—England—up ! and with a shout.
To startle e'eu that Stoic spleen—
In honest Saxon thunder out,
Down with "cauld kail" and Aberdeen !

CABINET COUNCIL.— A Cabinet Council was held at
,he Foreign-office, Downing-street, yesterday afternoon.
It was attended by the Earl of Aberdeen, Lord John
Russell, the Marquis of Lansdowne, the Lord Chancel-
lor, Viscount Palmerston, the Earl of Clarendon, Sir
George Grey, the Duke of Newcastle, the Chancellor of
the Exchequer, Sir James Graham, Sir Charles Wood,
the Right Hon. Sidney Herbert, Sir William Moles-
worth, and Earl Granville. The Council sat two hours.
ANNIVERSARY OF HER MAJESTY'S CORONATION.—
INSPECTION OF THE HOUSEHOLD TROOPS.—To day being
the anniversary of her Majesty's coronation, the House-
hold Troops were inspected on the parade in St. James's-
park ; and, although somewhat thinned in number by
the absence of their loyal comrades who yesterday lett
the ranks as volunteers for service in the East, presented
a martial and formidable appearance, with a bold front
which would rather intimidate an enemy. The various
evolutions were gone through, and the Palace guard was
accompanied by several hundred persons to the court-
yard at St. James's Palace, where the colours were dis-
played, the b tad playing the National Anthem. The
bells of the different metropolitan churches ushered in
the day with merry peals, the vessels on the river were
gaily decorated, and the Royal standard was hoisted on
all the Government offices and the churches of the Royal
parishes.
CELEBRATION OF HER MAJESTY'S CORONATION BY
THE HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMFANY.—This day,
being the anniversary of her Majesty's coronation, was
observed with all due honours by the Honourable Ar-
tillery corps, of which the Prince Consort is colonel.
The corps marched about ten o'clock on the Artillery-
ground, Finsbury. His Royal Highness was not pre-
sent on the occasion, but the parade was graced by a
great number of ladies of rank and fashion. The corps
Laving been paraded went through the various and
interesting evolutions of a field day, 'and fired a double
royal salute. The, band of the corps played some
brilliant pieces from the most eminent composers. . The
Museum, which is unique, was thrown' open to th
visitors.
AWFUL SUICIDE OF THE EDITOR OF THE "JEWISH
CHRONlCLE."—Yesterday Mr. Win. Payne held an in-
quest at the Box-tree Tavern, Grave!-lane, Houndsditch,
on the body of Mr. Joseph Mitchell, the editor of the
Jewish. Chronicle. From the evidence, it appeared that
deceased had been low in spirits for some time, but no-
thing serious was apprehended by his friends. On Mon-
day night, about six o'clock, Mr. Raphael Abendona,
an intimate friend, called to see him. The wife went to
inform deceased,. and,- as she was going to his room, a
report of a pistol was heard, and on entering the count-
ing-house it was found that the unfortunate deceased
had fired the pistol, and the slugs had entered his side.
He was put to bed, and Dr. C..:s ;hall was sent for, but he
died in less than three hours. The only cause that in-
duced the unfortunate man ,to commit suicide, it was
supposed, was,-thai he fancied himself in embarrassed
circumstances., The Jury returned a verdict of "Tempo-
rary insanity."
HOSPITAL FOR CONSUMPTION, 'BROMPTON.—Yesterday,
by 'peeiiiNsion of her Majesty's commissioners, a bazaar
for the sale of ladies' fancy work, &c., took place in the
beautiful grounds of Gore House; Kensington, and of
Grove House, adjoining. in aid of the funds of this insti-
tution. Notwithstanding the indication of unfavourable
weather the afternoon was bright and fine, and the at-
tendance • very numerous, consisting of a considerable
portien of the rank and fashion of the metropolis.- The
bands of the Royal Horse Guards and 2d Life Guards
were in attendance, and enlivened the scene by their ad-
mirable performance of several popular airs and over-
tures. The numerous and gaily-decorated stalls were
presided over by the Duchess of Sutherland, Marchioness
of Aylesbury, Ladies Combermere, Jersey, Southampton,
and several other membereof the aristocracy. The stalls
were placed beneath a series of marquees, which, like
the awnings, &c., at the entrance, were surmounted
with elegant flags and banners, the principal of which
was a splendid pavilion tent, 90 feet in diameter. The
object of this Fancy Bazaar was to raise funds for the
opening of the now wing; and, from the large receipts
and contributions of the day, it is inferred that should
to-day prove equally fine, the funds of the hospital will
be most considerably augmented.
PRICE OF GOLD. —The quotation of gold at Paris is
about 4 per mine discount (according to the last tariff),
which at the English Mint price of 31. 100. per oz.
for standard gold, gives an exchange of 25x7 ; and, the
exchange at Paris on London at shori being 25.00, it
follows that gold is about 0.28 percent. dearer in Paris
than in London. By advices from Hamburg the price
of gold is 422 i per mark, which at the English Mint
price of 31. 17s. 104 d. per oz for standard gold, gives an
exchange of 13.3 k; and, the exchange. at Hamburg on.
London at short being 13.24, it follows that gold is 0.42
per cent. dearer in Hamburg than in London. The
course of exchange at New York on London for bills at
GO days' sight is 1091 per cent., and, the par of exchange
between England and America being 109 23.40 per
cent., it follows that the exchange is nominally 0.17 per
cent, in favour of England% and, after making allowance
for charges of transport and difference of interest, the
present rate leaves a small profit on the importation
of gold from the United States.