The Sun.
London, England, 1853-11-24 00:00:00

DRURY-LANE THEATRE.

Again another morning performance and another full
house. Verily, Mr. E. T. Smith is a most fortunate
lessee. The boxes, pit, and galleries were swarming
with youngsters of both sexes, for whom the entertain-
ments here are peculiarly adapted, being alternately
astonished by feats of daring and moved to laughter by
the comicalities with which they are relieved. Since
the theatre was last open at two o'clock, the scenes in
the circle have been re-arranged, and various novelties
have been added. Among the most prominent of these
are Mons. Desarais's troupe of highly-trained dogs and
monkeys, whose performances wottd almost lead one to
suppose they possessed the intelligence of rational
beings. We would recommend our juvenile friends
to pay them a visit, for they do almost every-
thing but talk, and are extremely amusing in such,
for instance, as the dinner, where the monkeys deport
themselves with a gentlemanly air as guests, and one
waits upon them, attired in the brilliant livery of a Bel-
gravian footman ; in the steeple-chasing, where the dogs
are the horses, and the monkeys act as jockeys ; and in
the other equestrian scenes, in which one of these two-
legged creatures admirably mimics one of the best riders
in the ring. These and the other amusements were
received with the loudest applause.

LA frr INTELLIGENCE-(THIS DAY.)

BAIL COURT.
(Before Mr. Justice Crompton.)

EX PARTE GARDNER-CRIMINAL INFORMATION.

Sir F. Thessiger applied for a rule to show cause why
a criminal information should not be filed against the
printer of the Morning Advertiser, for a libel published
in that journal, reflecting on the character and conduct
of a gentleman named Gardner, who was in the em-
ployment of the Customs as a collector. The alleged
libel was contained in an article which appeared in
the Morning Advertiser on the 28th of October
last, commenting somewhat severely on the Board
of Customs for having instituted prosecutions against
the London and other Dock Companys for cer-
tain infringements of the custom laws, and it con-
sisted of a statement, which the affidavits set out was
intended to apply to Mr. Gardner, that these prosecu-
tions were instigated by a collector of one of the
northern ports, whose only object was some pecuniary
gain, or his own advancement, it being insinuated that
he thought he might thus assist. the department of the
Customs which he knew was rotten to the core.

Mr. Gardner, in his affidavit, distinctly denied this,
and asserted that he had nothing whatever to do with
the proceedings, and had received no reward, either
directly or indirectly, in consequence of the actions
having been brought.
The Learned Judge, after looking, intimated that he
would grant a rule.
•
Rule granted.

COURT OF EXCHE UER.
(Sittings in Banco.)
HALL V. GREEN.
Mr. M. Chambers applied in this case, which was
tried before Mr. Baron Platt, yesterday, and in which
a verdict was found for the defendant, for a rule to
shew cause why the verdict should not be set aside,
and a new trial granted. The action was brought to
recover one penalty of 1001. for keeping a public•room
for music and other entertainment, against the provi-
sions of the 25th of George IL, chap. 36, sec 2, which
was entitled, an act for better preventing thefts and
robberies, for regulating places of public entertainment,
and for punishing persons for keeping disorderly
houses. No attempt was made to attack the character
of the witnesses who came to prove the plaintiff's case,
but everything they stated was in substance taken to be
true, so that the verdict of the jury was clearly not
founded on a disbelief of witnesses. The room in ques-
tion was at Evans's Grand Hotel in King-street, Covent-
garden. It was clearly proved that there was no license
for music or public entertainment in the room.
Mr. Baron Platt—The only question was, whether
the room was kept for music.
Mr. M. Chambers—Precisely so. It was proved that
on several occasions by witnesses who had gone there,
that the room was open from Half-past eight in the
evening until late at night, or early in the morning,
every day in the week, except Sunday. It held between
200 and 300. At the end there was a piano, with a gen-
tleman presiding at it. During the evening there were
songs, choruses, glees, and madrigals ; and sometimes
the party sang in character, and sometimes out of cha-
racter—the expression "in character," meaning dressed
up, and "out of character," that the vocalists ap-
peared simply as ladies and gentlemen in their
every-day attire. (Laughter.) There were tables
along the room at which the persons who frequented the
place were supplied with supper, brandy and water, or
any other liquor they might call for. No money was
taken at the doors, but any individual who had refresh-
ments could enter and listen to the songs and music,
and witness what was going on. Bills were laid on the
tables, containing the names of the performers, and de-
scribing the nature of the entertainments every evening.
Mr. Baron Alderson observed, that the question with
regard to the entertainments resolved itself into this, which
was the principal, which the accessory—the song or the
supper ? (Laughter.)
Mr. M. Chambers submitted that if the statute were
repealed that would be the question, but not otherwise.
The learned judge (Mr.
,Baron Platt) had left the case
to the jury in that way, but he contended that in doing
so he had committed a mistake. In the course
of the trial some curious questions were asked
—first, whether they were respectable people who
went to the room, to which the witnesses replied yes ;
next, whether the magistrates did not hold their meet-
ings at Evans's Hotel ? to which an affirmative answer
was given ; and it was thereupon insinuated that the
entertainments must be according to law, otherwise the
magistrates would not hold their meetings in a disorderly
r house.

Mr. Baron Platt said the question which he put to
the jury was one of fact—viz., for what purpose the
room was used ? Whether it was kept for public music
or singing, or simply as a refreshment room, or whether
it was kept for both objects?
Mr. M. Chambers—Your lordship did not say that.
Mr. Baron Platt—l distinctly left the case in that
way to the jury ?
Mr. M. Chambers—l beg pardon, but I must ccn-
tradict your lordship. If your lordship had so left it
there must have been a failure on the part of the jury.
Mr. Baron Platt--I assure you, Mr. Chambers, Iso
put the question, and the jury found that the room
was kept for the supply of public refreshment—the ordi-
nary business of a hotel-keeper—and not for music ?
Mr. M. Chambers—The vice of your lordship's sum-
ming up, if I may be allowed to use the expression, was
asking the jury to consider which was the principal and
which the accessory, for I conceive that misled them in
deliberating upon their verdict.
Mr. Baron Martin believed that the practice of having
music in rooms frequented by the public, and making no
charge at the doors, the proprietors simply paying them-
selves out of the sum paid for refreshments, was almost
universal.

Mr. M. Chambers considered it was a violation of the
law.

Mr. Baron Martin said there was no objection to the
plaintiff bringing another action.
Mr. M. Chambers wished, however, to press this case
particularly on the attention of the court, because if so
loose a construction of the act was sanctioned the neces-
sity of applying for a license to the magistrates,
as required by the statute, would be altogether
avoided ; and he was satisfied if the law was laid
down properly by the judge, the plaintiff would
get a verdict, notwithstanding the prejudice which
existed in the minds of most persons against common
informers suing for penalties.
Mr. Baron Martin doubted very much whether the
plaintiff would get a verdict in his favour even if the
case was submitted to another jury.
The Court was satisfied there ought to be no rule. It
had been the practice for many years not to grant new
trials in penal cases, or on the ground of the verdict
being against evidence, and it saw no reason to depart
from it now. The court thought that the learned judge
had properly left the case to the jury, and, therefore, a
rule could not be given for misdirection.
Rule refused.

A. LAMP FOR INDIA, to burn the oil used in that cli-
mate, has recently been patented by Messrs. Sedgwick
and Dawson, of Piccadilly. An ingenious contrivance
on the top of the shade prevents any effect upon the
flame by the action of the punkah, and the air by
which the flame is fed is equally protected from inter-
ruption ; the most perfect combustion, and consequently
all absence of smoke, is the result. This invention, so
long needed for the Oriental dominions, appears in every
respect worthy of this extensive firm, the ability of which
to impart great brilliancy and effect of light to the salons
of the regal and wealthy aristocracy, without dazzling, or
a too great obtrusiveness of the means employed, has
long been recognised. The discovery some while since
of the diaphanous principle of reflection, and its applica-
tion to lamps, is due to these gentlemen, and widely at-
tested to by the journals devoted to matters of science.—
Observer.

LATEST FOREIG_N NEWS.'

RUSSIA AND TURKEY.

A telegraphic despatch dated Vienna, yesterday,
states that up to the 14th no English or French
ships of war had gone into the Black Sea. On the
10th, 11th, and 12th, there were heavy storms.

Another despatch of the same date says :—Re-
ports from Orsova of the 16th say that the Turks
are withdrawing from Kalafat, in obedience to
superior orders from Constantinople. The advance
of the Russians front Krajova on Kalafat is con-
firmed. M. Muchiu, the Russian Consul, arrived
at Semlin on the 18th, having been compelled to
quit Belgrade with his consulate.
Omer Pasha has received orders to continue the
war with energy.
The whole of the Russian troops have left Jassy.
Osten-Sacken's corps is not expected before the
10th of December. The Russians have levied re-
cruits from the inhabitants of the town and its en-
virons. They captured and pressed into their ser-
vice a number of Jews, who offered money for
their discharge, and who were consequently re-
leased.

Accounts from Bucharest, Nor. 14, state that it
is asserted that Prince Gortschakoff intends attack-
ing the Turks, since he has lately been instructed
by his Government to conduct tho war with energy
and perseverance.
It is also said that the son of Prince Vogorides
has been arrested and sent in chains to St. Peters-
burg for having carried on a correspondence with
Omer Pasha, and for having informed the Turkish
General of the movements of the Russian army.
Six Boyards are said to have been sent to Siberia.
They were found guilty of the same crime. The
Wallachian Militia have been incorporated with

the Russian regiments.
A telegraphic despatch from Hermannstadt states
that the bulk of the Russian troops are marching
into Lesser Wallachia.

On the 15th inst., a Turkish corps attempted a
surprise at Turnul. The Russians were on their
guard, and the Turks were driven back upon
Kalafat. Their outposts are at the distance of a
league from that village, where they have thrown
up strong intrenchments.
In the Russian camp there are frequent execu-
tions of would-be deserters.

The news of the nomination of General Budberg,
as Governor of the Principalities, appears to be
confirmed. The Russian troops occupy all the
roads in Moldavia. The Wallachian soldiers are
incorporated by companies in the Russian army.
Strong columns are in march towards Kalaradsch
and Giurgevo. Every day there are slight skir-
mishes and combats of advanced posts ; but with
the exception of what has taken place at Kala-
radsch, Oltenitza, and Giurgevo, nothing impor-
tant has occurred. The reason why the Turks
have evacuated the position near Oltenitza, was
that Ali Pacha did not succeed in crossing the
Danube near Kalaradsch. The number of sick at
Bucharest is 3,000, and amongst them are a great
many wounded. In the late affairs several of the
Staff were killed. Cholera, fevers, and pleurisies
prevail, and sick are constantly arriving at
Bucharest. No Turkish prisoners have reached
that place. The Turks are still occupying the
Files of the Danube in the neighbourhood of Giur-
vo. It is feared that the Turks may attempt to
' force a passage at Braila, to intercept the commu-
nications of the Russians with Wallachia, and to
penetrate into Bessarabia.
The Prom of Vienna, under date of Constan-
tinople, 7th, states that the engineers have been
sent to Adrianople to make preparations for the
reception of the Sultan, with an army of 60,000
men, which will be concentrated in that city under
the orders of Ruschti Pacha, General of the Impe-
rial Guard.
The Wanderer of Vienna quotes a letter from
Bucharest of the 10th, stating that the son of
Prince Vogoridds, residing at Bucharest, has been
sent to St. Petersburgh in chains, Prince Gorts-
chakoff having intercepted letters from him to
Oiner Pacha, containing particulars concerning the
movements of the Russian troops. It is said that
six Boyards have been transported to Siberia for
having had secret correspondence with the Turks.
The Ost Deutsche Post of Vienna states, from the
frontiers of Servia, 14th, that the Pacha of Bel-
grade has made strong representations to the Ser-
vian Government, in order to induce it to send

away the Russian Consul-General ; but that hitherto
the Servian Government has maintained strict neu-
trality. It is said the French Consul at Belgrade
supports the demands of the Pacha.
The latest accounts from the banks of the
„Danube state that the Turks still occupy the island
of Mokanon, opposite Giurgevo, and that they
were fortifying it. The Russians, after having in-
vested Giurgevo, were not , sufficiently strong to
attack Mokanog..~•

A private letter from Vienna of the 19th inst.
states that Prince Michel Obrenovitch was about
to proceed to Constantinople to assert his right to
the government of the Servian Principality. He has
been induced to take this step by the vacillating
con duct of the Servian Government towards Tur-
key since the Minister Garaschinin had been com-
pelled to resign office by Russian intrigue. It was
believed that the claims of the Prince will be taken
into consideration by the Turkish Government.
In whatever way the retrograde movement of
Omer Pasha be explained, it is the opinion of some
persons that no hostilities of any serious kind will
be undertaken for the present—at least, that such is

the intention and wish of the Turkish 'Government
acting under the advice of the present Ambassadors
at Constantinople. The inference is that diplomatic
agency is again at work, and that, during the brief
interval of peace, one more attempt will be made to
arrange matters. The mission of Fuad Effendi is said
to form part of this plan, and it is expected that
the Imperial Commissioner to the army of the
Danube will succeed in restraining the military
ardour of its General. It is not forgotten that the
order sent to Omer Pasha not to commence hostili-
ties unless they had already begun was disregarded
by him, and the explanation given was too flimsy to
be credited by any one. To prevent the recurrence
of inattention to the wishes of the Government, and
which, under the circumstances, is perhaps but too
excusable, is said to be the principal object of the
mission. The exercise of such vigilance is felt to be
the more necessary, as Omer Pasha had already ob-
tained advantages which though not decisive might
well make him proud ; and if he was sure of reply-
ing to censures for disobedience by the announce-
ment of fresh victories, the result of his disobedi-
ence might be the best excuse. The young General
Bonaparte's bulletins of his Italian campaigns were
sufficient replies to the orders and counter-orders
of the Directory ; but Oltenitza is not Lodi, now
Arcola ; and Omer Pasha, though indisputably a
clever man, has not yet given evidence of his
being a Bonaparte. The particulars of the retreat
behind the Danube, and of the real causes that led
to it, we shall no doubt become acquainted with
before long ; as also whether Omer Pasha intends
to maintain his occupation of Lesser Wallachia.
The allied Powers may lose not a day in trying to
effect an arrangement, but they will not for that
reason advise the Porte to relax in her preparations
for defence. They will in this respect imitate the
Emperor of Russia, who, while taking into consi-
deration the various projects of notes, did not
cease for a moment his vast preparations for war.
The notice of a contract for the supply of provisions
for the fleets in the Black Sea would, among other
indications, show that such is the case. The in-
clemency of the season may arrest hostilities in the
Danubian provinces ; but it is not likely that the
preparations for defence will be discontinued.
The Turkish official bulletin of the events of the
war in Asia informs us that on the 28th, as on the
day on which a division of the European army
passed the Danube triumphantly at Kalafat, the
troops of the Sultan's Asiatic army gained an im-
portant advantage over the Russian force in that
quarter (Asia), of which the Sublime Porte re-
ceived the intelligence on the 2d inst., the correct
particulars of the affair being as follows
" On the night of the 27th ult, a small detachment,
consisting of irregular soldiers and of a battalion of the
Turkish Imperial Guard, and composing a part of the
corps d'armie encamped at Tschuruk-sou, moved down
to attack the Russian fort of Tschekvetil (or St. Nicolas)
which was defended by two battalions of infantry, three
companies of Cossacks, and one company of artillery,
and is situated on the coast of the Black Sea. The Sul-
tan's troops arrived before this fort at daybreak on the
28th, and attacked it unawares, with so much courage
and determination that they carried it by assault,
after a struggle of several hours, and despite the most
1 obstinate resistance. As some Russian troops from
a neighbouring fort came up during the con-
flict to the assistance of their comrades, the
battalion of the Sultan's Imperial guard rushed on them,
poured a volley into them, and then charged with the
bayonet. The defeat of the Russians was equally corn
plete and immediate. In this affair they have lost the
fort of Tschekvetil, 2,000 muskets, of which 1,500 are
of the best quality, 4 cannon, and 1,000 men. The
struggle lasted four hours. The loss of life on the Turk-
ish side was inconsiderable. The Sultan's troops have
made about 100 prisoners, amongst whom is the son of
Prince George Guriel, and of whom four have already
reached Constantinople, on board the Turkish steamer
Schlehper. The rest have been embarked on board the
Taif, which is expected on the 4th or sth. Seim Pasha,
issued
the of the army of Batoum, has
the requisite orders for putting the fort of Tschekvetil in
the most efficient state of defence possible. The corps
crarmie at Tschuruk-sou consists of 8,000 regulars, 6,000
redifs, and 10,000 irregulars. The news of the passage
of the Danube, and of the capture of Tschekvetil by the
Sultan's troops,' has been hailed in Constantinople (as
the official journal states), both by the Europeans resi-

dent there, and the native pc 'pulation, with the most
lively enthusiasm."

In connection with the battle near Batoum, of
which the Turkish bulletin is here given, the
Triester Zeitung adds :

"We understand that the el •ew of the Turkish
steamer Schlehper, consisting prii icipaily of Austrians,
and commanded by a late captain of the Lloyd's Com-
pany, as soon as it transpired at a w landing at Batoum
that their vessel was destined fit • the transport of the
Russian prisoners of war, threw up their service, and
went ashore. In consequence of this the crew was
ohaiaged, but all the prisoners 'were taken on board,
with the exception of four, who ,were sent by the Taif.
On their arrival in Constantinople they were not, as
formerly, thrown into prison, but. were brought under
escort to the official residence of Ihe Minister of War,
where they are being very kindly ti rested."
The Allgenteine Zeitung has • letters from the
Polish frontiers, which say :
" In Warsaw several generals l Ave arrived during the
last few days, from various places, and others again have
i
been despatched on special m ssions. The master-
general of all the artillery park s, Lazareff Stanicheff,
has received orders to hasten to the Danube, and has
already left Warsaw for that p arpose with the entire
artillery and parks under his ( )rders. The Lieutenant-
Generals Strogonoff, Iwin, and Offenberg, have re-
turned from abroad."

FRAN C]

The following distinguiehedi persons left Paris
yesterday on invitations to 'ontainebleau :—His
Excellency Lord Cowley and. Lady Cowley, the
Minister of Sweden and the 'Countess of Dewen-
hielm, the Ministers of Greer se and Sardinia, the
Minister of War, General Tol 'edo, the Duke and
Duchess de Rivona, the P rince and Princess
d'Esclafani, the Duke de Padc ale, the Marquis de
Lawcestine and his family, the Count de Morny,
the Count de Galve, &c.
The Moniteur publishes an Imperial decree,
opening to the Minister of P nblic Worship an ex-
traordinary credit on the e stimates of 1854, of
250,000 fr. by way of increase on the grants set
down in the above estimates for the expenses of
primary instruction ; and an extraordinary credit
of 250,000 fr. by way of increase to the grants for
assistance to communes for their churches and
presbyteries.
The decree of the Emperor, dated the 22d, open
to the Minister of the Interior on the budget of
1853 a credit of 500,000 f., and on the budget of
1854 a credit of 3,500, 000 f. for grants to communes
for public works, and, in particular, to making and
repairing of roads with a view to provide occupa-
tion for the working classes.
Accounts have been received from Martinique
and Guadeloupe to the :13th ult. They state that
the two colonies were in a healthy state, notwith-
standing the diluvian rains that had taken place,
and the intense heat which had succeeded them.
It is said that several Mignelites have already
left France with the object of getting into Portugal.
Few believe that there is any clunice whatever of
success in the event of such an attempt being made.
The following decree, respecting the reduced
duties on iron and coal imported /into France, ap-
pears in the Moniteur of yes terda:7 :
" Napoleon, by the grace of God and the will of the
nation, Emperor of the French,, to all present and to
come, our greeting.
" On the report of our Miinister the Secretary of
State for the Department of Agriculture, Commerce,
and Public Works ;
" With refn-ence to the law of: the 17th of December,
1819 (Art. 34.) ;
" And after taking the advice of our Superior Coun-
cil of Commerce, Agriculture, ai id Industry, we have
decreed and decree as follows :

" Art. 1. The duties to be levired on the importation
of foreign coal and iron are fixed ac follows :
" COAL PER 100 KIJ;OGRAMMES.

" Coal by Sea.—From Sabi( d'Olonne, exclusively,
to Dunkirk, inclusively, in French vessels, 30c. ; in
foreign vessels, 80c. ; by all otiner ports, in French ves-
sels, 15c. ; in foreign vessels, 65c.
" Coal, by Land.—From the sea to Halluin, exclu-
sively, 30e. ; by all other ports, the existing duties.
" Coke.—One-half above the duties on coal.
" Coal ashes.—The existing duties.
" IRON PER 100 KILO GRAMMES.

" Pig iron, weighing 15 kilogrammes or more, by sea,
in French vessels, sf. ; in foreign vessels, sf. 50c. ; do.,
by land, from Blanc Misseron inclusively to Montge-
nevre exclusively, from the adjacent countries, 4f. ; from
all other places, sf.
" In bars (dire) without regard to the mode of fabri-
cation, in French vessels and by land, flat bars of 458
millimetres and more, the length multiplied by the
thickness, 12f. ; 218 millimetres inclusive to 458 milli-
metres exclusive, 14f. ; less than 213 millimetres, same
thickness ditto, 16f. In square bars of 22 millimetres
and more on each side, 12f. ; 15 millimetres inclusive to
22 millimetres exclusive, ditto, 14f. ; less than 15 milli-
metres, ditto, 16f. In round bars of 15 millimetres and
more in diameter, 14f. ; less than 15 millimetres, ditto,
16f. By foreign vessels, the .above duties and one-tenth
more.

" In Rails.—Same duties as tho se on bar iron, ac-
cording to their dimensions.
" In plates, or lamine-noir-tole.— -In French vessels,
25f. ; in foreign vessels and by land, 27f. 50c.
" Steel in Bars, cast or wrought.— -In French vessels,
40f. ; in foreign vessels and by land, 44f.
"Art. 2.—From the Ist of Jane ary, 1855, the duty
on iron shall be levied accordini; to the following
table :

" Raw pigs, weighing 15 kilogram ales and more, per
100 kilogrammes, by sea, in Fren oh vessels, 4f. ; in
foreign vessels, 4f. 40c. ; ditto, by hind, 4f.
"Bars, without regard to the mode of fabrication,
in French vessels, and by land, in flat bars of 458
millimetres and more, the length multiplied by the
thickness, 10f. ; 213 millimetres inclusively to 458 milli-
metres exclusively, 12f. ; less than 213 millimetres,
ditto, 14f. In square bars of 22 millimetres and more
on each side, 10f. ; 15 millimetres inclusively to 22
millimetres exclusively, 12f. ; less than 15 millimetres,
ditto, 14f. In round bars of 15 millimetres and more
in diameter, 12f. ; less than 15 millimetres, ditto, 14f.
".The same by foreign vessels—the above duties and
one-tenth more.
" Iron in Rails—the same duties as on bar iron, ac-
cording to their dimensions.
"Iron Plates.—ln French vessels, 20f. ; in foreign
vessels and by land, 22f.
" Steel in Bars, cast or wrought.—ln French vessels,
30f. ; in foreign vessels and by land, 33f.
"Art. 3. The laws, decrees, and ordinances which
are not opposed to the present decree remain in full

force. - -
" Art. 4. Our Minister of Agriculture, of Commerce,
and Public Works, and our Minister of Finance, in their
respective departments, are intrusted with the execution
of this decree.
" Done at the Palace of Fontainebleau on the 22d of
November, 1850.

" NAPOLEON.
"Countersigned by the Minister Secretary of State for
the Department of Agriculture, Commerce, and Pub-
lic Works,

" P. MAGNE.

The Bourse was heavy yesterday, without any
cause assigned, except that Consols had declined in
London. The Three per Cents. opened at 74f. 5c.,
fell to 73f. 90c., and closed at 73f. 95c. for the end
of the month. The Four-and-a-Half per Cents.
closed at 99f. 85c., ; Orleans Railway Shares,
1,160 f. ; Rouen, 1,037 f. 50c. ; Havre, 492 f. 50c. ;
Great Northern, 860 f. ; Paris and Strasburg, 816 f.
25c. ; Paris and Lyons, 901 f. 25c. ; Lyons to the
Mediterranean, 745 f. ; Western of France, 690 f. ;
Bordeaux and Cette, 587 f. 50e. ; Great Central,
510 f. ; Lyons to Geneva, 507 f. 50c. ; Shares of the
Bank of Credit Mobilier, 605 i.

SPAIN.

The Madrid Journals of the 18th have arrived.

The Gazette announces that the baptism of the
infant of the Duke and Duchess de Alba had taken
place, and that the Emperor of the French, repre-
sented by the Marquis Turgot, had stood god-
father.

M. Reija, responsible editor of the Espanol, had
been arrested for the publication of a seditious
article.

The two Chambers had, as usual, held a pre-
paratory sitting.
A letter says :—" M. Martinez de la Rosa, after
a conference with the President of the Council,
had accepted the ministerial candidateship for the
presidency of the Chamber of Deputies. He will
be elected almost unanimously."
There was to be no royal levee on the 19th, the
day of the opening of the session, on account of
the Queen's interesting position.
The Three per Cents, were done at 42-i ; the
New Three per Cents, at 22i ; the Debt of the first
class at Bi, and that of the second at 4-i.