The Sun.
London, England, 1854-10-16 00:00:00

TBE SIEGE OF SEBASTOPOL,

The telegraphic despatches which reached us yester-
day are chiefly from Russian sources, communicated at
Vienna, and they do not add anything of importance to
what was already known. The positions ascribed to
the allied armies are precisely those which we have
already determined by inference, between the slope of
the mountains which skirt the port of Balaklava and the
coast immediately south of Sebastopol; and, we may
add, that the whole coast or undercliff from Balaklava
to Aloushta must be in our power ; for it is highly im-
probable that any Russian detachment should have
been left in that narrow tract of country between
the Yaila mountains and the sea, where it would be
separated from the main body of the army. Even
supposing that ten days have been consumed in
the construction of the siege batteries before
they open their fire on the place, that period is by no
means long. Two siege trains of heavy guns, said to
amount in all to 140 pieces, are to be landed from the
transports which brought them from Woolwich and
Toulon, conveyed for a distance of six or seven miles
over a chain of hills, and placed in position. The works
required for the erection of such batteries and for the
proteetion of the troops must be considerable, even if
the dry and rocky nature of the soil does not altogether
obstruct the excavation of regular approaches and
covered ways. In that case, which is the more pro-
bable alternative, the engineers will have to rely, as
they did at Bomarsund, on artificial materials,
such as sacks of earth, gabions, and fascincs, all
of which have to bo transported from the ships.
If our readers will recall to mind the number of
days spent at Bomarsund in these preliminary ope-
rations, and the amount of preparation required before
three small batteries of three or four guns each could
be opened on the forts there, although those operations
were conducted with great spirit and vigour, they will
readily perceive that such an enterprise as the siege and
bombardment of Sebastopol is not to be begun iu a
couple of days. There is, however, every reason to be-
lieve that these measures are proceeding rapidly and
successfully, and it deserves particular notice that we
have heard nothing of any attempt on tho part of the
enemy to interrupt them. One Russian column made
its appearance in the direction of General Cathcart's
division, but it retired without coming to blows ;
and it seems clear that the breaching batteries
may be so placed as to destroy the farts of the town
without being exposed to their fire in return. The fire
upon the Quarantine Battery, already reported to have
commenced en the 4th inst., is now stated to have been
from some of the steamers, and it will very likely turn
out to be no more than a trial of the range of some of
the new guns against that fort.
While the forces of the Western Powers by land and
by sea are concentrated on this most important under.
taking, we should learn with great satisfaction that
Omer Pasha had commenced the movement which
has been long talked of upon Bessarabia. The Tur-
IlLieh army of the Danube which conOts of nearly

80,000 men, under a leader in whom they have
justly the greatest confidence, has now remained
inactive since the combat at Giurgevo, except that a
gradual advance has been made along the whole line of
the Principalities. We know with certainty that the
Russian forces lately opposed to Omer Pasha,have; been
reduced, for some of them had arrived before the battle
of the Alma by forced marches in the Crimea ; and
more of these troops are probably hurrying to the assist-
ance of General Oaten-Sacken, who is said to have the
chief command in the northern portion of the Peninsula.
It therefore becomes of great moment to the armies
operating against Sebastopol that the Turkish forces
should attempt a diversion, in order to prevent the con-
centration of the Russian armies, and this may be
effected either by entering Bessarabia or by throwing
a Turkish expedition on some other part of the
coast. The former of these plans would be at
once the easiest and most effective, and it would
have the additional advantage of bringing matters
to a crisis between Austria and Russia, as well as
between Austria and the German States. In the pre-
sent position of those two empires, neither of them will
attack the other, but both of them are so very near the
brink of war that the slightest incident would probably
be followed by declared hostilities. Omer Pasha operating
on the frontier of Bessarabia would practically have the
Austrian army to support him, for Austria has declared
that she will in no case suffer Russian troops to re-cross
the Pruth, even to avenge an attack upon themselves.
He has, therefore, every inducement to advance with
confidence. No Turkish military commander or states-
man ever made war against Russia under circumstances
equally favourable, and the more extensive these com-
bined operations of the allies may become, the more cer-
tain will be their result.—Timcs.

TILE KING OF DENMARK AND HIS ,
• MINISTERS. . •

The struggle .s'sween the King of Denmark and his
people has reached an artsi.oue csisis. The King has
refused to recognise the constitutional veto of the repre-
sentatives of te people upon his aPpointment of bad
ministers ; and the representatives of the people have
resolved to impeach the Ministers who have instigated
their Sovereign to such an unconstitutional resolve, and
have been his instruments in carrying it into effect. At
their last sitting, they voted by a majority of 80 to 6 the
appointment of a committee of 'nine to draw up the
articles of impeachment. The Daises are naturally
loyal ; under many provocations they have up to the last
moment confined their attacks to Ministers ; not a whis-
per was heard against the King. His unwise conduct,
however, appears to be'producing a change in this respect.
Within the last week or two unpleasant ebullitions of
popular feeling, directed against the King personally,
have been witnessed. Nothing, however,, of this has
yet found its way into the Representative Assembly.
Every step taken there has been characterised by irre-
proachable legality and decorum.
It is well for the Danes that this contest has been post-
poned until the mad ambition of the Czar brought France
and England into the field in arms. Their present dy-
nasty is regarded by the Czar as part of his own family ;
their country as an inheritance which must one day fall
to him or his successors. It is not probable that he
would have ventured upon an armed interference be-
tween them and their King, even had he not been other-
wise engaged. But had the season of negociations and
protocols not been passed, he would assuredly have
set the whole of European diplomacy upon them, which
might have been still more detrimental. Again, the
Prussian Government has been taken with the crotchet
of making itself a maritime power, and might have
grasped at an opportunity of resuscitating discord be-
tween the Danish and German populations of Denmark.
As affairs now stand, the Danes have a prospect of being
left to settle their domestic controversies without foreign
interference.
The whole civilised world has an interest in the
preservation of the independence of Denmark. The
Danes wish to be governed by a Dane, and it would
therefore be the height of injustice to allow them to
be absorbed into any German state. Again, the amal-
gamation of all the Scandinavian states into one mon-
archy, which some have dreamed of, might have an un-
favourable influence on the free navigation of the
Baltic. It is nut desirable that both sides of the nar-
row entrance into that sea should be in the possession
of the same Power. But the preservation of the inde-
pendence of Denmark is incompatible with any foreign
interference in its domestic affairs. If the great Powers
of Europe were to take upon them to dictate to Den-
mark by what institutions it is to be governed, they
would find the exercise of this wardship the source of
innumerable jealousies and broils among themselves,
and might be tempted to wink at the extinction of the
state, in order to remove the apple of discord from
amongst them.
Whichever party conquer in the present intestine
strife—whether the people succeed in asserting their
freedom, or the monarch in trampling it down—there is
one question with which the new Government must be
prepared to grapple—that of the Sound Dues. The ex-
action of a tribute imposel in a state of society which
has long ceased to exist will not be much longer en-
dured by other nations.—Daily Ness.

OPENING OF TRADE WITH JAPAN:

(From the Washington Union of Sept. 23.)

The followieg interesting information has been received
from Commodore M. C. Perry, commanding the United
States' naval forces in the East India, China, and Japan
seas, dated—

" United States steam-frigate Powhattan, Harbour
of Hakodadi, Island of Jesso, Japan, May 30.
" I have examined the ports of Simoda and Hakodadi,
which are to be oponed to the vessels of the United States,
and ana happy to inform the department that with respect
to geographical position, convenience of ingress and egress
and commodiousness for all the purposes required, they can-
not be surpassed. This is ono of the safest and most con-
venient harbours I have ever seen for vessels of all classes,
and it is sufficiently capacious to hold half the navies of
the world.

"The authorities and people of the two towns and their
vicinities leave manifested much kindness and attention.
The ships have been promptly supplied, at reasonable prices,
with wood, water, and such other articles as the country
could furnish. The singularabstemiousness of the Japanese
from animal food has never made it necessary for them to
rear and fatten animals for the market, and hence the
scarcity of that aliment so necessary to the people of the
western nations. It is quite probable, however, that they
will hereafter be better prepared to meet the demands of
the vessels visiting the two ports. Poultry and fish, and,
at the proper seasons, fruit and vegetables, may be obtained
in reasonable quantities, and one or two ships could always
be provided with a sufficiency for their wants.
" At both places the officers and those of the crews who
have been permitted to leave the ships go freely about in
town and country, and on fishing and shooting excursions,
visiting the shops, the temples, and other places of interest,
without the slightest hindrance or molestation, and aro
everywhere treated with kindness and respect, and espe-
cially by the country people. But ono instance has oc-
curred of annoyance to any one, and-this was at Simoda;
and, on its being represented to me, I demanded and re-
ceived an apology from the prefect, who disavowed the
acts of the officers who committed the offence.
" According to arrangement, I am to meet one or more
of the Imperial Commissioners at Simoda on the 15th of
next month (June), to settle various matters connected
with a proper understanding of the treaty ; after this is
accomplished, I shall return to Hong Kong by way of Oho
Sims Loo Choo, and the ports of Ningpo, Foochow, and
Amoy, iu China. The officers of my command have con-
structed several valuable charts of the harbours and coasts
of Japan, and our collections of specimens of natural his-
tory and of drawings, sketches, &c. is rapidly increasing.
" One of the vessels in the squadron is now engaged in
making a reconnaissance of Volcano Bay, a convenient
anchorage, about 70 miles from this pert.
" Until this time I have not had it in my power to in-
stitute in a thorough wanner the researches and inquiries
which the Department has ordered in its instructions of
October 26, 1852, May 16, 1853, and June 11, 1854, with
respect to the fate of our fellow-countrymen, supposed
either to have been lost at sea or to be still alive and held
in captivity in Formosa or the islands of Japan.
" The authorities here have furnished answers to my
several inquiries upon the subject, herewith enclosed, and
I propose to send the Macedonian, accompanied by the
Southampton, to Formosa, there to prosecute every pos.
Bible resoareh, and at the same time to examine the coal
region of that island.

As evidence of the good understanding subsisting, as
well at this place as at Kanagawa and Simoda, I may
remark that the prefect, governor, mayor, and other per-
sons of rank visited this ship by invitation last evening,
and were entertained by me at a formal supper.
" With great respect, I have the honour to be, Sir, your
obedient servant,

"31. C. PERRY.
" Commander. in-Chief, -United States' Naval Forces,
East India, China, and Japan seas.
"Hon. J. C. Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy, Washington."

The Utica (United States) Herald has been furnished
with the following copy of the letter of the Japanese
authorities to Commodore Perry on his return to the
islands last winter :
" The return of your Excellency as ambassador from
the United States to this empire has been expected, accord-
ing to the letter of his Majesty the President, which, letter
your Excellency delivered last year to his Majesty the
Emperor of Japan. It is quite impossible to give satis-
factory answers at once to all the proposals of your Go-
vernment, since these points are most positively forbidden
by the laws of our Imperial House • bet for us to con-
tinue bigotedly attached to the ancient laws seems to mis-
understand the spirit of the age, and we wish rather to
conform to what necessity requites. At the visit of your
eamretihlu the
Excellency last year his Majesty the former Emperor was
sick and is now dead.
" Since his Majesty the present Emperoarnmidioatrshheeaeosrvceeern7dhenidos
the throne the many occupations demandinonithtoishtee
throne,
teo-,
consequence thereof are not yet finished,
time to settle the other business thoroughly ;
plirtisitaye
st
thee
tnhoevrE Princesm per earn,
dat h
ihrgihs aocfaceesesriso
observe the laws. It is therefore evident that he cannot
now bring about any alteration in the ancient laws. Last
was requested to in-
toAt
autumn, at the departure of the Dutch
ftoornmdeynetuorf
GtheeveDrnumtcehottradethinis Japan
event, and a reply in writ-
ship, the superin-
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vernment;would be given tothat place, because no answer
any nation
similar wishes. iloweve that might communicate
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We have been favoured with the following report of a
meeting of the Sparkenhoe
Farmers'l)oisterou Club.and ti
Afterxcin exciting meeting
close of the meetings, a
dinner was held, to which the wives' and daughters of
e
the farmers were invited, and a number of other ladies
attended. In proposing a toast--" The Ladies," the
hon. gentleman committed a flagrant breach of gal-
lantry, by snaking a most unprovoked attack upon the
ladies, which was warmly resented, and for which even
an apology—was inadequate to wipe away the stain.
Our readers shall judge for themselves whether the dis-
approbation exhibited was not well merited ;," Sed nemo
inortalium omnibus koris sapit."
The members of this the most prosperous agricultural
society in the county have this week held their annual
exhibition at Ashby•de-la•Zouch, the ladies and gentle-
men dining together. Among those present were the
Duke and Duchess of Beaufort, the Earl and Countess
Howe, Lady Emily Curzon, C. R. Colville, Esq., M.P.,
and Mrs. Colville, the Hon. Miss Russell, the Earl of
Chesterfield, Admiral and Mrs. Arbuthnot, Major and
Mrs. Wollaston, &c., &c.
After the Chairman had, in an appropriate speech
proposed the usual loyal toasts, he referred in the most
enthusiastic manner to the glorious achievements of the
British and French. The Duke of Beaufort responded
on behalf of the army, and Admiral Arbuthnot for the
Navy. Earl Howe and several other gentilel'sriohea'- ,7
addressed the meeting,, in responding to various toasts. •
: .4
The CnAriattor next proposed the health of a constant, 1
able, honest, and warm supporter of the agricultural in-
terest, Mr. Colvile, the member for South Derhyrshire.
He had not given the toast earlier in the evening, owing •4
to Mr. Colvile's own modesty, he wishing him not to
introduce the toast at. all. (Three times three, and one
more for the harriers.)
Mr. CorviLE said he returned them his most sincere
thanks. The Chairman had attributed to him a good
quality, which he never knew till to-day that he pos-
sessed, namely, extreme modesty. (A laugh.)
Mr. COLVILE rose and said—A toast has been en-
trusted to my feeble hands, which I consider—and I '
have no doubt you will, when you hear it—by far the
most important one that will be offered to your notice
this evening. It is no less than the heall of the ladies
—(loud cheering)—and especially those ladies who have
honoured us with their presence to-day. (Renewed
cheering.) Heartily agreeing with the remarks that
have fallen from some of the previous speakers, I also
join with them in saying how extremely delighted
lam in swing them here present. It is certainly a new
feature in agricultural meetings, and one which, I trust,
as it has answered so successfully, will be persevered in.
If you will allow me to say, I think thar one of the
greatest failings of our age, in relation to agricultural
affairs, is this—that the farmers' wives are too proud for
their business. (No, no, hisses, and commotion.)
The CHAIRMAN—Fair play, gentlemen, fair play.
Mr. CoLvILE—It always gives me pleasure—(cries of
" No, no,".clown, down")—it always give me pleasure,
when I see so many gallant bachelors, with their future
wives, taking part in these meetings. Of this lam sure,
that everything I may say to-night will, from their
mouths, meet with due correction. It is, therefore, that
I have observed, with the greatest pleasure; so many
fair faces around me, and see them taking an interest
in agricultural affairs ; for, depend upon it,' if you in-
tend to make a good dairy of cheese, you have not much
time to play on the pianoforte. (This sentence was the
signal for an outburst of groans, hisses, and other
marks of disapprobation, mingled with cries of "Down,"
" We. won't hear you," " Shame," "Enough," &e.The disturbance was only quelled by a farmer getting
up and calling upon them as farmers and Englishmen,
who loved fair play, to hear every man out.)

.
The CHAIRMAN--Fair play, gentlemen, is the charac-
teristic of the British subject ; and you can answer any-
thing that may be said,

.N r. COLVILE—I have no intention to say anything
to hurt your feelings. (X. Voice—" Retract what you
have said, then, like a man.") I was going to say—
(groans)—it gave me great pleasure to see so excellent
a show—(oh, oh)—of poultry here to-day. (Here one
of the fanners imitated the cackling of a goose.) When
I look down the list, I see that a majority of those pens
were exhibited by ladies, and I am sure that is a symp- .
tom of the very deep interest they take in agriculture. I
only hope that all of you, when you go home, will allow
the ladies to enjoy those prizes they have so justly won
here to-day. (A cry of "Down! what do you think of
that for a tnemberot Parliament ?" &e.) But, gentlemen,
I think, having invited the ladies to join us at this meet-
ing, we are doing little to amuse them while we exhibit
but cows and pigs for their edification. How much you
wou:d improve yourshow if you would add one thing more.
I find a prize is given to the labourer who has the great-
est number of children ; how much better it would be if
these babies could be exhibited ! (Hisses and groans.)
How different is the condition of the farmers now to what

it was ! Their greatest difficulty now is to find places
in which to put the corn they have grown. (Cry of
" Down.") I think that there is no amusement and no
employment in which Englishmen can be engaged which
affords a.greater variety of pleasure than that of agricul-
ture. Having made these few remarks, I will now give
the health of the "Ladies," and join with it the wife of
our excellent president, Major Wollaston. (Mingled
cheers for the ladies and groans for the speaker.)
Mr. CemrioN, of Sharnford, a tenant farmer, and one
of the committee, rose and said—Our excellent chairman
said if we would! hear the last speaker out, he would
give us a chance of replying. Before we drink the health '
of the ladies, allow me to say a few words. (Great con-
fusion took place, caused by the conflict of opinion as to
whether the company should at once drink to the ladies;
or, before doing so, hear remarks in answer to Mr. Col-
vile. The toast was drunk ; and during thu confusion
that prevailed, the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort, and
nearly all the ladies present, with many of the gentle-
men, left the tent.)

Mr. CAMPION resumed—We have been told by such
men as the last speaker, that one of the best things the
farmer can do, to improve themselves and the landlords,
is to educate themselves; and I do think the farmers'
wives are capable of attending to the duties of their sta-
tion, and that they are not the less likely to attend to
their duties if they are educated. (Cheers.) I regret ex-
ceedingly that a sarcasm and a slur should be thrown on
the education which they receive. (Cheers, and a voice,
" A tenant farmer's wife has as much right to play on a
piano as Mrs. Colvile has.)
Mr. SWINNERTON said—Before any further proceed-
ings take place, it is the wish of the committee to call
into consideration the language used by a certain gen-
tleman this evening, and I move that one be summoned.
(Hear, hear, and No.)
Mr. J. M. BAKER—I beg to second the motion.
A gentleman, whose name did not reach us, said he
dare say Mr. Colvile did not intend to say anything that
could be in the least insulting, but lie only spoke play-
fully. (A. Voice. "It won't do;" and another,
" Three cheers fur the farmer's wives ;" which was re-
sponded to most enthusiastically.)
The CISAIItMAN—It is in the power of the committee
to do anything they please, but let me ask them to stop
it before they come to any decision. lam convinced in
my own mind that Mr. Colvile did not mean to insult
any one. He may have said two or three foolish things,
and I admit he did wrong—(cheers) - but do reflect over
it, gentlemen, and do not come to any decision until to-
morrow morning.
Lord iIOWE said— Will you pardon your old president
_• . _

or one moment--(loud Cheers)—if he does entreat you
that this matter may be allowed to pass over ? It has
occurred most unfortunately, and I would have given
2001. myself if I could have prevented it taking place.
Nobody knows Mr. Colvile more than I do, and I assure
you a more kind-hearted, cordial, well-meaning fellow
never existed. (Hear, hear.) He has made a mistake
and a most unfortunate one, I have no doubt ; but I do
makewo
ua y
haves
marred by anything like that proposed. You may say I
am an impertinent fellow ; but,
tafhnorinamkpyotiohsgaakyte.t,hperahyigghievset
I have know
up your ideas of holding a committee meeting on the
subject.
ylta smoo
cmouaarooenmw masterr
oegna riyrviel kete spny's °:::(fuftE rot
tmrthel: aeal
yaar htg'
than the
0 no u
farmers'
a ro n
If te hr i s,
onhunednadmrs.)allayndyeaasras.br
half the things
momArarlV.
ccooiocuierav--;;Te:iestn,aildwe_thhelni mayl
ong at once
have
said
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joke.you
I say ot brother farmer;all o f
you,
and
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--that there is no class
I have got one myself, and thata. wives of England, for
any-
thing I should say disparagingly
is my wife ; so that I
Lave
say disparagingly
wives
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therefore, 1 of them (the farmers'
wife.
onlyy
lavdeiddonneotwr
estima-
tion, I can
intendo ng in t
hyoure
slightest e ns tfi m m
ay-
offence ; but what I said I
of you seem to have taken illtetaont hearas a joke. But somet. If any of you
will tell me in two words
will
tell
you
what
what I have said wrongly, P
the I meant.(A. voice "
wrong, and that Say you were in
exces-
sively you are sorry for it.") lam sorry that I have caused the least unkindly feeling
to arise in this meeting. Nothing in the world was farther
frn" y
intention ; and I am quite sure, when I leave
this
room, there is not a person present who will not
shake my hand. (Here about half-a-dozen of the com-
pany shook hands with the honourable member.) lam
sure the shortest reckonings make the longest friends ;
so we had better make it up, and shake hands.
Three cheers were then given for the ladies; three
more for the farmers' wives ; three for Mrs. .Colvile ,•
three for Mrs. Wollaston ; and then the chairman left
the meeting.
After the chairman had left, the farmers who remained
behind commented very freely on the remarks made by
Mr. Colvile ; and amongst the sentiments proposed was
the following —" Here's to the wife of a jolly good
farmer, who can make a jolly good cheese, and play a
I jolly good tune on a jolly good piano, to a jolly good
tangly." - -

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THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET. . " 'of the season and the approaching winter rendered
er the management of Mr. Buckstone. ! the greatest expedition absolutely indispensable.
Und
THIS EVEMING, Ocr. 16, 1 Wstill believe
priseipm cha. e
Win be performed the comedy of PAUL PRY. li
endale, Mr. W. Farrell, 11` be obvious that these are mere speculations as to
asters by 3fr. Wright, Mr. Chipp
Poynter, and MISS E. Chaplin.
Principal character by Mr. G.
Followed by HIS LAST LEGS.
V. Brooks.
Te conclude with A 1C135 'or THE DARK.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. Cluaiss Sian.
THIS ENEMY(, Om. 16.
WM be perforated (Seventh time) a comedietta, entitled LIVING
TOO FAST.
After which, A HEART OF GOLD. Principal characters by
Messrs. Meadows, Addison, Ryder, D. Fisher, Cathcart, awl Baker ;
Misses Heath and Murray, and Mrs. Daly.
To cAnaclude with THE HALT OF THE BILLET.

THEATRE ROYAL ADEL•
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Threctress, Madame Celege.
THIS EVENING, Ocr. 16,
lifr. M. BARNETT'S FAREWELL BENEFIT.
Will be perforrne 1 THE OLD GUARD. Characters by Messrs.
C. SOby, rarseile, G. Lee, M. Barnett; Mrs. L. Murray, and Mks
Woo r.
After v►h'.ch, THE CAMP AT CEOBHAM.
Follow.td by ISIONSIEUR JACQWER.
Alta which, A MOVING TALE.
To conclude with the screaming Burlesque of NORMA.

BOYAL OLYMPIC THEL TILL
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.
THIS ETENING, OCT. 16,
iglu be performed A MATCH IN THE D.RH. Principal cha-
racters by Mr. A. Wigan, and Miss Fitzpatrick,
To be followed by a Farce, called A BLIGPITED BEING, in
which Mr. Robson will appear.
To concicde with TO OBLIGE BENSON.

STRAND THEATRE.
8)1e Lessee Mr. F. W. Allcrott.
THIS EVENING, Oar. 16,
Rill be performed SWEETHEARTS AND WIVES;
Atter /TWO, THE NEW WAGS OF WINDSOR.
Followed by FAUST AND MRGUERITE. Mephistopheles,
Mr. Ilalford; Faust, Miss G. Hodson; Marguerite, Miss H. Gordon.
Stalls, 45.; Boxes, 2s. 6d.; Pit, U.; Gallery, 6d.; Private Boxes
XI Is., co be had of Mr. Alicroft. 15, New Bond-strset.

eartzra ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. William Cooks.
Shortly will be produced. a GRAND MILITARY SPECTACLE,
cosnimemontive of present British Prowess. Four hundred auxiliaries
aro engaged, and both the Stage and the Ring will simultaneously be
employed in the representation of this Great National Hippodrame.
THIS EVENING,
THE WOODMAN'S HORSE ; or, TliE FALSE KNIGHT.
After 'which, a variety of graphic and brilliant SCENES in the
ARENA.
To conclude with a GRAND EMELEMATICAL ENTREE of
England and France, with a number of Lord and Patriotic Stage
Tableaux.
B3z-ol3ee open from Eleven till Four. Stare Manager, Mr. W.
We3t. Acting
Cooke, Ma gnaer, Mr. W. H. Cooke. Equestrian Director,
3iy. Wm. jun.

probabilities, and that we do not venture on any
positive assertions)—that the bombardment com-
menced before the Bth instant ; and with the pre-
cedent of Bomarsurad fresh in our recollection,
we have the strongest reasons for supposing that
long ere this the Union Jack and Tricolour are wavin g
over the captured city and the dismantled fortifi-
Ications. We lately pointed out the difference
11)etween the assailants and defenders—the one
ea:ulting in the prestige of recent success, feeling
themselves irresistible—the other disheartened by
unlooked-for defeat—a defeat so unlooked for
that invitations were issued to• the chief inhabi-
tants of Sebastopol, even tho ladies (!), to witness
the overthrow of the audacious invaders and the
execution of IVIENSCHIKOFF'S vaunting promise
that he would drive the barbarians into the
sea(!) In addition to the demoralisation naturally
following so serious a disappointment, we can-
not forget that there is much disaffection in
the Russian ranks. The Muscovites poor
ignorant serfs—may blindly obey the ukases of
the AUTOCRAT, but it has ever been the policy of
NICHOLAS to recruit his army with men torn from
their native homes, who would gladly proclaim
" war to the knife" against the oppressor—who,
in place of being actuated by unreasoning fana-
ticism or ridiculous superstition, think on their
outraged nationalities, and would sacrifice oven
like itself to be avenged on the tyrant. We
have seen the attempt to " incorporate" the
Moldavian militia with the invading army, and
to make them fight against their SOVEREIGN.
The records of the Court-martial that
sentenced their gallant commander to Siberian
exile for repudiating the iniquitous order of one
to whom he owed no allegiance, and who had no
right whatsoever to demand his services against
his real Sovereign, are too recent to require more
than a bare allusion. The Poles, who are placed
with arms in their hands side by side with their
tyrants, are surely as likely to turn those arms
against the Russians as against those whom they
would hail as liberators, who would rescue them
from forced servitude, and restore them to free-
dom. The quarrels between the Finnish and
the Russian prisoners of war—the total absence
of friendly intercourse, and the intense animosity
by which they are actuated towards each other,
prove, beyond the possibility of doubt, the differ-
ence of feeling between the pure Muscovites and the
inhabitants of the territories that have been
usurped. We know no more appropriate name for
the annexations since the policy of the First PETER
became developed. We may then feel assured
that we have many friends within the walls of
Sebastopol, who will take any suitable opportunity
of exhibiting their true feelings, and who will not
sacrifice themselves to gratify the vanity of the
CZAR by a desperate resistance. We feel, then,
that there are many reasons to hope that the next
communications, which cannot long be deferred,
may tell us not only of the auspicious commence-
ment and gratifying progress, but even of the
triumphant termination, of the siege, that Sebas-
topol is captured, and the object of the campaign
virtually accomplished.

gnu WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tors DAY —Morning 18 rnin.after 9 Evening 3 nin.sft. 10
To Mossow - Morning 46 seawater 10 I Evening 20 rain.aft. 11

THE WEATHER.-Sum Oincse, Ocr. 15.
THramoturralt, ne TEN SHADN.
$6- highest since noon on Saturday.
53 -lowest this morning and during the night.
53- - this day, at noon.
BAROMETER, 30'22.9
WIND, variable, S. to S.S.E.-Light, with dull hazy
weather and some heavy rain in the morning early.
OCTOBER 16.
59 -highest since noon yesterday.
47 -lowest this morning and during the night:
t 2 -this day at noon.
Bxsournut, 30'05-falling.
W'yoD.-N.N.W.-Light, with fine cold weather.

THE "COMING" CAPTURE

In our impression of Thursday we gave a brief
account of the total loss of the Arctic, steam-
ship, one of the COLLINS' line of United States
mail steamers. This melancholy event, which led
to the loss of a large amount of property and a
far more deplorable sacrifice of human -life, oc-
curred at noon on the 27th ultimo, in conse-
quence of a collision with the French merchant
screw-steamer Vesta, on the coast of Newfound-
land, about 65 miles distant from Cape Race.
The ill-fated vessel had left Liverpool on the 20th
of September, the day of the sanguinary battle of
Alma. Nothing could be more auspicious than
the commencement of the journey. There were
embarked 185 first-class, and 75 second-class,
cAin passengers ; in addition to these, the officers,
crew, and regular employees of the vessel amounted
to no less than 130 more, making up a total of
390 persons. Within a week of their departure
they were steaming at a rapid rate along the
banks of Newfoundland. The passengers were
lunching in the cabin, heedless of their impending
fate. A dense fog covered the ocean, but, despite
the danger, the good ship proceeded with
unabated speed, while the passengers were
enjoying themselves in the highest degree.
It does not appear that there was any extra look-
out, or additional precautions, adopted in conse-
quence of the haziness of the weather. Many
previous voyages had excited confidence. The
Captain was as indifferent to the latent dangers
arising from the fog as we ourselves were until
lately to the vile smells from open cess-pools, or
the bone-boiling nuisances, still permitted to pol-
lute the atmosphere in many parts of the metro-
polis. The old school copies say that " familiarity
breeds contempt ;" and so it was in the present
unfortunate instance. At the very moment when
they were enjoying the collation, an awful crash
was heard and felt. It was the first intimation
of their perilous condition; and the alarm thereby
excited was speedily converted into despair, when
they learned their almost inevitable doom. It was
soon known that there had been a collision with
another steam vessel, although one of inferior tonnage
and, for a brief space, it was supposed that she
was the chief sufferer. In the graphic account
of the fatal accident given by Mr. BAAHLAM, the
second officer of the Arctic, it is stated that
" the French steamer seemed to be sinking bow
foremost." The first impulse of Captain LUCE,
the American Commander, was to order assistance
to those whom he imagined to be in a worse plight
than himself. He " immediately gave orders to
clear away the quarter boats, which was done, and
Mr. GOURLAY, chief officer, left the ship in
charge of the starboard boats." While lowering
the port boat, the Captain exclaimed to the
second officer, whose account we have received,
" Hoist up that boat, Mr. Baaitiam," and
beckoned him to come over. During that brief
interval he had perceived the imminent peril of
the good ship which he commanded, and of
the lives of the passengers entrusted to his charge.
He found that his earliest efforts were required at
home. He therefore endeavoured to ascertain
the nature of the injuries which he had himself
sustained. On examination, it was found that
" the blow had taken effect on the starboard bow,
about 60 feet abaft the cut-water, which had made
three large holes in the ship, two of them below
water, one of which was about five and; half feet
in length, and one or one and a half in depth,
leaving, the whole cut-water and stem of the iron
steamer clean through the Arctic's side ! " This
fearful state of affairs required the utmost promp-
titude on the part of the commander, and he
forthwith gave orders to have the ship's head
kept for land, in the vain hope of saving a large
proportion of its living freight.
A few minutes added another dreadful accident.
They had not been on their course more than four
or five minutes when they ran over a boat and
crew belonging to the other vessel. All save one
perished, and he escaped, for a time; by clinging
to a rope hanging over the bow of the Arctic.