The Sun.
London, England, 1853-09-01 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY' EVENING, SEPTEMBER 1,185 a

needy and impoverished landlord, or a griping and
avaricious agent, would not overlook such striking
testimony of the ability of the tenant to undergo
the " squeezing process," or of getting a person
who would at least promise a higher rental for the
desirable tenement. And the landlord was blinded
to his true interests by the vision of increased
rent, or a ready money "fine," while the agent
disregarded his employer's advantage in the pros-
pect of what was termed (hibernice) " a dowser" (!)
which he calculated on receiving on the new let-
ting. A good tenant, then, so far from being
rewarded for his prudence and industry, was per-
haps turned on the wide world without any com-
pensation for his toil.

It is unnecessary to detail the results of this
deplorable system. Estates that had been enjoyed
by successive generations, during a long series of
years, were gradually passing into the hands and
under the control of the worst possible landlords
—the Receivers of the Court of Chancery ; and
the legal expenses and delays, and the difficulties
of making out marketable titles, were completing
the ruin commenced through the other causes
above indicated. Such was the state of the case
when the " potato disease" broke out, entailing all
the horrors of "pestilence and famine" on the
doomed people. The less wealthy. classes perished
by thousands and tens of thousands. Myriads of
British subjects—inhabitants of an intelligent
portion of the wealthiest nation in the world—
were swept from the face of the earth for want of
the commonest necessaries of life, or sought safety
in flight, shaking the dust off their feet when de-
parting from the doomed territory. Those who
had once occupied a better position—who had
once enjoyed all the comforts and luxuries of life
—were but too happy if they could obtain the
commonest necessaries. The extra poor rates,
labour rates, and a variety of other rates, deprived
them of the means of subsistence, and they were
unable to provide even for their own urgent
wants, much less to appropriate anything, how-
ever trifling, to liquidate the demands of those
having charges or encumbrances affecting their
properties. The Court of Chancery, according to
the old rules, was clearly' inadequate to meet the
emergency, and the creation of a new tribunal
became essential to meet the crisis. The Encum-
bered Estates Court was then established, the re-
sults of the working whereof we shall consider on
an early opportunity.

LINCOLN RACES.

(THIS DAY.)

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
BROWNLOW STAKES.
Young England 1
Magic 2
Four ran.
ORDER OF RUNNING.
2. o—Brownlow.
2.4s—Granby.
3.3o—Handicap.
4.ls—Triennial.
5. 0— Hunters.
ENTRIES FOR THE QUEEN'S PLATE.—Lascelles, Ann
Eliza, Catharine Parr, Snowdon Dunhil, Criterion, Old
Soldier, Young England, Little Davie, Lord Lieutenant,
King David, Merry Bird, Musician.
ARRIVALS.—Hotchpot, Horatio, Incense, Apricot g,
Worthless, Smuggler Bill, Newport, Julius Caesar, Sir
R. Trenchard, Whalebone, Young England, King
David, Solyman, Beauclerc.
Augusta has left Bridgnorth.

COURT CIRCULAR.

DUBLIN, AUG. 30.

Her Majesty drove yesterday afternoon, with the
Prince of Wales and Prince Alfred, in an open carriage
and four, through Woodlands, the seat of Col. White,
and returned along the banks of the Liffey. Her Ex-
cellency Countess St. Germans and the Duchess of Wel-
lington were in attendance upon her Majesty. His
Royal Highness Prince Albert, with his Excellency the
Lord-Lieutenant and Earl Granville, accompanied her
Majesty on horseback.
The following had the honour of dining with her
Majesty last night :- -The Lord Primate, the Archbishop
of Dublin and Mrs. Whately, the Lord Chancellor and
Mrs. Brady, Earl Granville, the Marquis of Breadal-
bane, the Duchess of Wellington, the Duke and
Duchess of Leinster, the Marquis and Marchioness of
Waterford, the Marquis and Marchioness of Drogheda,
the Marquis and Marchioness of Headfort, the Earl and
Countess of Howth, Lord Eliot, and Lady Louisa Corn-
wallis.

Their Royal Highnesses the Princess Royal, the
Princess Alice, and the Princess Helena left Bucking.
ham Palace at 20 minutes past 8 o'clock yesterday morn-
ing, attended by the Master of the Household, for the
Euston-square of the London and North• Western
Railway, to proceed to Edinburgh, em route for Balmo-
ral, and reached Holyrood at 8 o'clock. They leave for
Aberdeen this day, and proceed to-morrow to Balmoral.

THE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL FAMILY.—Her Imperial
Highness the Grand Duchess Catherine of Russia, and
his Royal Highness Duke George of Mecklenburg and
suite, arrived at Torquay on Tuesday,. The illustrious
party came from the Isle of Wight, proceeded by rail
from Southampton to Dorchester, where they took post-
horses and joined the South Devon Railway at Exeter.
It is uncertain how long they may remain in Torquay.
It is not at all improbable that they will accompany
the Grand Duchess Maria, who intends to day to leave
for a tour in Scotland, taking the up-express, via Swin-
don and Cheltenhani.
VISIT OF THEIR MAJESTIES THE EMPEROR AND EM-
PRESS OF FRANCE TO BOULOGNE-SUR-MER.—Grand
fetes are preparing by the municipality and inhabitants
of Boulogne to receive the Emperor and Empress.
Among other things is a splendid ball, to be given in
the Theatre, to which an addition has been made of a
room 200 feet long ; with other rejoicings worthy of the
occasion. The troops from the camp at St. Omer are
expected on the 3d, and their Majesties on the 4th of
September.
MILITARY BREVET.—We believe that in consequence
of the Royal visit to Dublin, there will be a brevet
issued on a small scale, to the troops stationed in the
Irish metropolis.
NEW DUTY ON RACE-HORSES.---By the new Assessed
Taxes Act, which will take effect next month, the duty
on every race-horse is 3/. 17s. a year.
MAILS FOR NASSAU.—GENERAL POST-OFFICE, AU-
GUST, 1853.—The mails for Nassau (Bahamas) will in
future be made up in London, for transmission by the
West India contract packet leaving Southampton on
the 17th, instead of that leaving on the 2d of each
month, and the return mails from Nassau will be due
by the corresponding packet arriving at Southampton
in the middle of the month.

EXPORTATION OF SILVER.—The exportation of silver
by the next steamer for India and China will be ex•
tremely large, and the next Hull packet for St. Peters-
burg is expected to take away about 100,0001. in Rus-
sian Imperials. Heavy purchases of silver continue to
be made in Paris on English account, for which gold is
transmitted, and the pressure for coinage of the latter
metal is increasing, the Mint having now extended their
period for its delivery to 71 days. The amount of gold
estimated to be in their hands is little short of 2,900,0001.
IMPORTANT STAMP ACT INFORMATION.—In reply to a
communication, addressed to the Board of Inland Re-
venue, in reference to the operation of the new penny
receipt stamp, Mr. Keogh has stated that " If A serves
B with goods across the counter to the amount of
21. ls. 6d., for which, cash being paid, a memorandum
or account is given, the transaction, if it takes place sub-
sequently to the 10th of October next, will require a
receipt stamp." Merchants will require to keep a supply
beside them.

DEURY-LANE.—EXTRAORDINARY SCENE.—The pro-
mised performance of Norma drew an immense audience
here last night, but the promise was only in part ful-
filled, and a very mutilated and imperfect version of
,Bellini's opera was the result. At the commencement
of the evening an apology was offered for the absence of
Signor Luigi Mei, who was announced for Pollio ; and
the indulgence of the audience was also requested for
Madame Caradori, who was alleged to be suffering
from cold, which, however, was not discoverable
in the lady's singing. The gentleman who supplied
Signor Mei's place very soon gave painful evidence
of his utter incompetence. The grand aria in the
first act drew forth sibilations, which increased,
and ultimately ended in shouts of derisive laughter.
About one quarter only of the second act was com-
pleted, when down came the drop curtain, speedily fol-
lowed by that invariable sign of conclusion, the green
baize. This was the signal for a perfect storm of dis-
approbation, composed of an admixture of hisses, yells,
and outcries. After this had lasted for some time, and
repeated calls had been raised for Mr. Stammers, that
gentleman came forward, and with great difficulty ob-
tained a hearing, when he addressed the house in a
defiant and justificatory tone, which acted like oil
upon the flames. In order to allay the uproar,
Madame Caradori was brought forward ; and Mr.
Stammers, holding the lady by the hand, demanded
whether any apology were necessary on her behalf?
withdrew,-
orth
Now, as the lady had throughout the evening acquitted
herself like an accomplished artist, this extraordi-
naryan proceeding on the part of Mr. Stammers excited
indignant outcry from the audience, who demanded
that
stand
the lady should retire and Mr. Stammers should
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chaos of sounds,went on for some time amidst a
when Mr. Smith (the lessee)
expressed his re and, on obtaining a hearing,
have adopted regret
that Mr. Stammers should
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which he had pursued,
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as allowed to go on.

HER MAJESTY'S VISIT TO
IRELAND.

On Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, as we have already stated,
her Majesty and Prince Albert visited the Exhibition in
semi-state. The unpropitious state of the weather,
though it spoilt the outside show, interfered in no de-
gree with the brilliancy of the spectacle within the build-
ing, and the people of Dublin generally, but especially
those immediately engaged in this undertaking, may
fairly be congratulated on the successful manner in which
the ceremonial passed off ; over the formal opening by
the Lord-Lieutenant it possessed all the advantages that
a reality must have over a sham. Yesterday it was the
Queen and her Irish subjects who met to celebrate the
success of the Exhibition in a simple, straightforward,
and genuine manner. The ceremonial adopted for this
purpose was highly appropriate, and without any exag-
geration on the one hand, or any want of effectiveness
on the other, to mar its real, satisfactory, and obvious
interest. An hour before the Queen arrived, the doors,
which had been open all the morning, were closed, and,
although no account was taken of the exact numbers, it
is estimated that from 16,000 to 17,000 persons had
assembled. They certainly presented an imposing and
brilliant appearance, spread in every direction as far as
the eye could reach, and filling all the vacant space, ex-
cept that marked off for the passage of the procession.
Gallantry had conceded the front seat and the best view
everywhere to the fairer sex, nor can it be denied that
the display of beauty and good taste in dress formed an
important element in the success of the ceremonial. The
members of the committee received her Majesty as she
alighted, and conducted her at once to a small and prettily
fitted-up apartment adjoining the main entrance. Thence,
after a moment's pause, and preceded by them, she en-
tered the central hall. From gallery and floor arose at
once the most hearty cheers, which, accompanied by the
music of the National Anthem and the waving of hats
and handkerchiefs, were prolonged as she advanced to
the upper end of the hall. His Royal Highness Prince
Albert and the young Princess accompanied her Ma-
jesty, who was attended by the Duchess of Wellington,
leaning on the arm of the Lord-Lieutenant, and the
Countess St. Germans on that of Earl Granville. The
committee, who, headed by their chairman, George Roe,
led the way, having reached the foot of the raised dais
on which the throne had been placed, formed a semi-
circle at its base—while the Queen and the other mem-
bers of the Royal family, ascending the steps, took their
places, her Majesty in the centre with the Prince of
Wales on her right hand, and Prince Albert and Prince
Arthur on her left. The spectacle which the hall now
presented was singularly imposing—in front, the vast
assemblage standing up and cheering loudly, behind, the
Court, in an attitude of respectful attendance, and be-
yond them, on the verge of the platform, a semicircle of
the Irish nobility. The Queen appeared touched by the
scene, which, probably, recalled to her memory another
of the same description, though still more splendid. His
Royal Highness Prince Albert seemed also affected, and
both gazed earnestly for some minutes over the great
area of the hall, to the aspect of which the enthusiasm
of loyalty added an indescribable charm. The deep
silence of expectation followed, as; at a signal from the
Lord Chamberlain, the Committee of the Exhibition
drew near, and their chairman, Mr. Roe, read the ad-
dress, which was published in The Sun yesterday.
In a clear firm voice her Majesty made the following
gracious reply :
" I receive with sincere pleasure your address, and I
thank you for the expression of your loyal and devoted
attachment. I willingly contributed to this collection of
arts and manufactures from most of the countries of
Europe, the object of which was to promote the industrial
and intellectual improvement of my people. and it has
added much to my gratification, in revisiting this portion of
my dominions, to see the complete succu:s of an enterprise
which has been carried on in a spirit of energy and self-
reliance, and with no pecuniary aid but that derived from
the patriotic munificence of one of my Irish subjects."
Lord Granville was handing a copy of this to Mr.
Roe, when an amusing incident occurred, which for a
moment or two drew the attention of the assemblage en-
tirely away from the ceremony and concentrated it upon
another part of the hall. A very elegant bronze foun-
tain, exhibited by Andre, and placed in the hall, had
tempted several of the spectators to cluster round it for
a better view of all that took place. Whether the royal
speech had exercised a mystic influence upon it, or the
moment was deemed propitious for a display of the kind,
or the Irishman's love of a joke overcame somebody who
had the power to give practical effect to what he wanted
to do, certain it is that this fountain began to play. The
dexterous application of a shower-bath undersuch circum-
stances was irresistible. When the laughter had subsided,
Mr. Roe, the chairman of the committee, was presented to
her Majesty, and had the honour of kissing hands. No one
more deserved a mark of Royal favour. While other
men have established for themselves a reputation founded
on political notoriety, this gentleman has been content
to rest his claims to consideration upon the basis of
Public services, apart from the strifes of party. His
good sense and moderation of character well qualified
him to take a leading part in the management of the
Exhibition, and he forms one of a small but increasing
and influential body of men in Dublin who are already
acting upon the belief that the welfare of Ireland rests
not upon acts of Parliament, but upon herself, and upon
those habits of self-reliance which lie at the foundation
of all material progress. Lord Talbot de Malahide and
the Hon. George Haudcock, who have also exerted
themselves most strenuously in the cause of the Exhibi-
tion, were permitted to have the honour of kissing hands
after Mr. Roe. Then that gentleman, approaching his
Royal Highness Prince Albert, read to him the address,
which the Prince Consort, with considerable emphasis,
made the following reply :
" Gentlemen —I thank you most sincerely for your very
kind and gratifying address.
"It is with more than ordinary satisfaction that I again
find myself in this city, at a time when the energy of the
Irish people—aided by the noble liberalty, which you so
justly commend, of a single person—has opened to the
world an Exhibition in which I rejoice to hear from you
articles of native produce, and of native art and industry
occupy so largo a space.
"Most cordially do I respond to the prayer with which
you concluded, that each succeeding visit of the Queen
may find Ireland advanced in art, in agriculture, and in
manufactures ; and, I would acid, in the comfort, happi-
ness, and prosperity of her people."

It will be observed that the Prince significantly ex-
presses his joy at hearing from the committee that
articles of native produce and of native art and
industry "occupy so large a space in the Exhi-
bition," but when he examines it more minutely
than he could do yesterday, his anticipations of
pleasure in this respect will hardly be realised.
The tribute to Dargan's "patriotic munificence," not
only by the Prince, but by the Queen, will probably in-
duce the reader to feel some curiosity as to the share
which he was taking in these proceedings. Once or
twice, before her Majesty's arrival, he was seen moving
about in the vacant space reserved for her reception,
and instantly a kindly cheer arose from all parts of the
building. Then he disappeared and attracted no notice
until after the Princes reply, when the Lord Chamber-
lain :beckoned him forward to the foot of the throne.
He emerged from the most retired position in the whole
circle of the committeemen, and, kneeling down, kissed
the Queen's hand, while the great assembly who saw
her thus honour him testified their approbation by a
loud and enthusiastic cheer.

After this presentation a procession was formed, in
which the committee and chief officials of the Exhibition
took the lead, and the Lord Mayor and Corporation fol-
lowed ; then came the Queen and Prince Albert, the
two the Royal suite, the Lord-Lieu-
tenant,yo uLnag Princes,dySt.rmans, and the principal members
of the Viceregal household. The procession was not
one of strict state and ceremony, for the Lord-Chamber-
lain walked like ordinary human beings instead of back-
wards, and her Majesty, instead of a diadem, wore a
very pretty pink bonnet. Prince Albert was rather
more formally arrayed in a Field Marshal's uniform,
but the Prince of Wales and Prince Alfred were simply
and neatly dressed in white trousers and waistcoats,
with emerald green jackets.
Mount Anville is about three miles from town, in the
direction of Donnybrook. The Royal party included
the Prince of Wales and Prince Alfred, the Lord-Lieu-
tenant and the Countess St. Germans, the Duchess of
Wellington, and the Hon. Miss Bulteel, the ladies in
waiting on her Majesty ; Earl Granville, the Hon.
Colonel Grey, the Hon. Colonel Gordon, the Hon. Colo-
nel Phipps, and the Hon. Captain Burke. The cortege
consisted of two carriages and four with outriders, and
passed through Dublin shortly after five o'clock.
The cortege proceeded up the splendid avenue of
this noble residence at a slow pace. The carriages
having been drawn up in front of the principal en-
trance, the Royal party alighted, and her Majesty,
Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales, and Prince
Alfred were received by Mr. and Mrs. Dargan.
The manner of her Majesty was exceedingly gracious
and courteous, and that of Prince Albert most
polite and cordial. Mrs. Dargan having been pre-
sented to her Majesty and Prince Albert, by whom she
was warmly and graciously received, the Royal party
were after a time conducted through the mansion to the
lofty tower adjoining, from which they obtained a view
not to be surpassed for grandeur, beauty, and variety
in the United Kingdom—commanding, as it does,
views of Kingstown harbour and the Wicklow moun-
tains, Howth, and the bay of Dublin, the city, and the
luxuriant valley of the Liffey, forming, when viewed
from the several Cascades of the tower, so many distinct
pictures, each vieing with the other in beauty and per-
fection.

Her Majesty and his Royal Highness expressed their
warmest admiration of the scenery.
After paying a visit of more than half an hour's dura-
tion, her Majesty, the Prince, the Royal children, and
the rest of the distinguished party, prepared to return ;
and while the carriages were being brought round, the
Queen and Prirce Albert again entered into familiar
conversation with Mr. and Mrs. Dargan, of whom they
took leave most graciously on departing for the Vice-
regal Lodge. In returning, the Royal party pro-
ceeded at a quick pace by the route leading through
Kilmainham to the Park, and arrived at the Lodge
shortly after seven o'clock.
After the Royal party had passed through the
building, they resumed their former positions on
the raised dais. In awful pomp the civic digni-
taries of Dublin now approached the throne. As
they ascended the steps of the platform all the
weight and responsibility of office fluttered in their
scarlet robes, and bent itself in their dutiful
obeisances. With an imposing rattle, the City Mar-
shal deposited his ponderous keys at the foot of the So-
vereign, and the mace-bearer similarly resigned his
badge of authority. Not content with standing at the
modest distance of the committee, the aldermen and cor-
vpioerwatioofnwdhraetw tooks o ne
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tators. The following address was read by the Re-
corder, and presented by the Lord Mayor :
"May it please.your Majesty,—We, the Lord Mayor,

,Idormen, and burgesses of the city of Dublin, approach
your Dlaj, sty to tender our congratulations on your safe
arri val in this ciJuntry, and our assun,nce,s of devoted
loyaJty and attachment to your Majesty's throne and
person.
NYE) recognise in your Majesty's gracious visit to the
Temple of Industry and Art, dedicated by munificent pa-
triotism to the service and instruction of Ireland, an addi-
tional proof of yotir Majesty's solicitude to promote the
interests and prosperity of your Irish subjects.
"To encourage the industry, to foster the energies, to
inspirit the enterprise of a people, are among the most ex-
alted duties and the dearest prerogatives of a constitutional
Sovereign.

" History will record, as we are gratefully reminded to-
day, that these have been the proud characteristics of your
Majesty's peaceful and glorious reign.
" It is not, may it please your Majesty, to the evidences
of triumphant genius by which you are surrounded that
we desire especially to entreat your Majesty's attention.
These are but the emblems of the new era which they are
here to inaugurate, and of the new spirit which has hap-
pily been evoked in Ireland.
It will be more grateful to your Majesty to be assured
that our countrymen, of every class, at length appreciate
the truth that energy, perseverance, and self-reliance are
the best foundations of individual and national prosperity;
while, with humble gratitude, we rejoice to add, that the
same All-wise Disposer of human events who, but a few
years since, visited this island with unprecedented cala.-
mity, now deigns to smile on the industrial struggles of our
people, and that in every quarter of the land can be seen
indications of steadily progressive improvement. That im-
provement, under the continued favour of Divine Provi-
dence, will best be promoted by the most extended com-
munication between the two portions of the United King-
dom, and we venture to entreat your Majesty's patronage
and support for every practical effort to achieve this great
national object.
" Permit us, most gracious Sovereign, to express an ar-
dent hope that every increased facility of communication
between the two islands will the better enable your Ma-
jesty to gratify the affections and promote the material
welfare of your Irish subjects by frequent visits to our
shores.

"Your Majesty may be assured that throughout your
wide dominion there are none more dut;ful, more loyal to
their Sovereign—none more devotedly attached to your
Majesty."

Her Majesty replied,—

"I accept with sincere pleasure your congratulations on
my safe arrival in this country, and I receive with the
greatest satisfaction your assurance of devoted loyalty and
attachment.

" It is my anxious desire to encourage the industry of
my Irish subjects, and to promote the full development of
the great national resources of Ireland ; and I share with
you the confident belief that the striking display of beau-
tiful productions of art and of industry by which I am
surrounded is to be appreciated, not only as an evidence of
successful genius, but as a happy manifestation of that per-
severing energy which, under the blessing of Divine Provi-
dence, is an unfailing source of national prosperity."
The Lord Mayor then presented the following address
to his Royal Higness Prince Albert :
" May it please your Royal Highness,—We, the Lord
Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the city of Dublin,
approach your Royal Highness on your arrival in this
country to offer the assurances of our profound .respect.
" We rejoice to be afforded the opportunity of testify-
ing, in this hall, those sentiments which we participate
in with every class of our fellow-countrymen.
" Emanating directly from a patriotism unparalleled in
the history of our country, this great Exhibition is still
the result of the wisdom and genius which have marked
your Royal Highness's distinguished career.
" To you belongs the grand idea of arousing the intel-
ligence of the world in a generous competition to promote
the arts of industry and peace ; and we congratulate your
Royal Highness on the glorious scene around you, which
presents a practical proof that your teaching and example
have not been in vain.

" We devoutly pray that your Royal Highness may long
be spared to foster and support the new spirit which you
have called into existence, and to promote the fats of civi-
lisation and peace among all classes of the people of these
realms."

His Royal Highness replied,—
"My Lord Mayor and Gentlemen,—your cordial and
flattering reception demands my warmest acknowledg-
ments.

"It is with peculiar satisfaction that I have received
the gratifying expression of your kind feelings towards
me, under the roof of a building dedicated to the promo-
tion of the arts of civilisation and peace among all classes
of the people of these kingdoms and of the world ' • and I
truly rejoice to think that, in promoting such objects, you
take the surest method of advancing that which I, in com-
mon with yourselves, have deeply at heart—l mean the
prosperity of Ireland."
The Lord Mayor and the mover and seconder of the
address had the honour of kissing hands.
The ceremonial of the Royal visit was now over, and,
having stood for a minute to take a last look at the
brilliant spectacle before her, the Queen gave the signal
to depart. Amid loud and enthusiastic cheers she was
conducted down the central hall to the entrance,
whence she proceeded at once to the Viceregal Lodge—
the music of the National Anthem accompanying her
exit, as it had her arrival.

The satisfaction which this visit has given is unquali-
fied in Dublin. Greater formality might have made it
more splendid as a pageant, but would have detracted
from its reality and value. It may therefore be re-
garded as a renewed proof of the good sense and feeling
which influence and are perceptible in all her Majesty's
public acts. _ _

In the afternoon the Queen and Prince Consort paid
the highly flattering 'visit to Mr. Dargan, at his resi-
dence at Mount Anville, which had been postponed on
Monday from the state of the weather.

Her Majesty and the royal party paid a private visit
to the Great Exhibition at half-past 9 o'clock yesterday
morning. _ _ _

Her Majesty remained in the building for two hours
and a-half. A great portion of the time was devoted to
an inspection of the Fine Arts Hall. Her Majesty ex-
pressed her unqualified admiration of all she had seen
in the Exhibition.

It is her Majesty's intention to pay another private
visit to the Exhibition at 9 o'clock this morning (Thurs-
day).
The review in the park on Tuesday was to have taken
place at 3 o'clock, but, contrary to general expectation,
it was, late in the afternoon, postponed until half-past 4
o'clock on Wednesday evening, at which hour her Ma-
jesty arrived on the ground in an open carriage. Just
as the review commenced the rain came down heavily.
The review, nevertheless, proceeded. Prince Albert was
on horseback.

The number's in the park exceeded those present on
the similar occasion in 1849.

LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.

RUSSIA AND TURKEY.
THE ULTIMATUM.
The subjoined is a translation of the N ote ap-
proved by the Powers represented at the Vienna
Conference, and proposed simultaneously for the
acceptance of Russia and Turkey :
" H. M. the Sultan, having nothing more at heart
than to re-establish between his Majesty and the Em-
peror of Russia the relations of good neighbourship and
perfect harmony (entente), which have been unhappily
disturbed by recent and painful complications, has care-
fully undertaken the task to find the means to efface the
traces of those different points.
" A supreme irade, in date of - ' having made
known to him the imperial decision, the Sublime Porte,
&c., congratulates itself at being able to communicate it
to Count de Nesselrode. If at all times the Emperors of
Russia have shown their active solicitude (1) for the
maintenance of the immunities and privileges of the
orthodox Greek Church in the Ottoman Empire, the
Sultans never refused to confirm them anew by solemn
acts which attested their ancient and constant benevo-
lence towards their Christian subjects.
"H. M: the Sultan Abdul Medjid, now reigning,
animated by the same dispositions, and being desirous
to give to H. M. the Emperor of Russia a personsal
proof of his most sincere friendship, only listened to his
unbounded confidence in the eminent qualities of his
august friend and ally, and has deigned to take into
serious consideration the representations (2) of which.
H. E. Prince Menschikoff rendered himself the inter-
preter to the Sublime Porte.
" The undersigned has consequently received the
order to declare by the present that the Government of
H. M. the Sultan will remain fa' ful to the letter and
the spirit of the stipulations of the treaties of Auscuijki
(3) Kainardji and of Adrianople, relative to the protec-
tion of the Christian worship (4), and that H. M. regards
it as a point of honour with him to cause to be pre-
served for ever from all attacks either at present or in
future, the enjoyment of the spiritual privileges which
have been accorded by the august ancestors of H. M.
to the orthodox Church in the East, and which are
maintained and confirmed by him ; and, moreover, to
allow the Greek worship to participate in a spirit of
high justice in the advantages conceded (5) to other
Christians by convention or special agreement.
" Moreover, as the Imperial firman which has re-
cently been given to the Greek patriarchate and clergy,
and which contains the confirmation of their spiritual
privileges, must be regarded as a new proof of those noble
sentiments ; and as, moreover, the proclamation of that
firman, which gives every security, must dispel for ever
every anxiety as regards the worship which is the reli-
gion of his Majesty the Emperor of Russia, I am
happy to•be charged with the duty of making the pre-
sent notification. As regards the guarantee, that in
future nothing shall be changed at the place of visita-
tion at Jerusalem, it results from the firman provided
with the Hatti Houmayon of the 15th of the Moon of
Rebbi Ulakir, 1268 (February, 1852), explained and
corroborated by the firmans of -; and it is the formal
intention of his Majesty the Sultan to cause his sove-
reign decisions to be executed without any alteration.
" The Sublime Porte, moreover, officially promises
that no modification shall be made in the state of things
which has just been regulated, without a previous agree-
ment with the Government of Russia and France, and
without prejudice whatever to the different Christian
communities.
"In case the Imperial Court of Russia should demand
it, a suitable locality shall be assigned in the city of
Jerusalem, or in the vicinity, for the construction of a
church consecrated for the performance of divine service
by Russian ecclesiastics, and of an hospital for indigent
or sick pilgrims of the same nation.
"The Sublime Porte engages itself even now to sub-
scribe in this respect a solemn act, which would place
those pious foundations under the special surveillance of
the consulate-general of Russia in Syria and Palestine.
" The undersigned, &c., &c., &c.
" [PROPOSED ALTERA TIONS.}
" (1) For the worship of the orthodox Greek Church,
the Sultans have never ceased to watch over the mainte-
nance of the immunities and privileges of that worship
and of that Church in the Ottoman Empire, and to con-
firm them anew by solemn acts which attest, &c.
" (2) The communications.
" (3) Of Kouschouk-Kainarji, confirmed by that of
Adrianople, relative to the protection by the Porte of
the Christian worship.
" (4) And to make known that H. M. the Sultan, &e.
" (5) The advantages accorded, and which may be
accorded, to other Christian communities, Ottoman
subjects."
Letters from Odessa of the 20th of August state
that an extraordinary activity reigns in the grain
market. The stores were not sufficiently large for
the quantities of corn brought to the place, and it
had been fund necessary to establish dep6ts in the
open air.
The Trieste Gazette says --" M. de Fock, the
Russian Consul-General in Egypt, has - received
orders, it is said, from his Government to quit
that country, in consequence of the participation
of the Viceroy in the Turco-Russian difference."
By electric telegraph we learn that Colonel Ruff
left Constantinople on the 21st instant for Vienna,
with an autograph letter from the Sultan for the
Emperor of Austria, to whom his Highness ex-
presses in the warmest terms his thanks for the
efforts his Austrian Majesty has made for the pre-
servation of peace.
A letter from Constantinople of the 18th instant
says :—" The grand council convoked for the 16th
was put off to the 20th, when on the 18th, at seven
in the evening, the news was circulated that it
would be advanced some hours and would be held
that same evening, at the demand of the ambassa-
dors, who insisted on an immediate reply. It is
known, in fact, that the couriers who left on the
J 9th brought the decision of the Divan. A fact which
caused a general astonishment was that the patriarchs
were, for the first time, called on to be present
at the extraordinary council. The news from the
army continued to be excellent, both as to health
and as to the spirit which animated it. An Im-
perial order of the 16th decreed the immediate
levy of the 80,000 men remaining of the redif ; but
the act was, no doubt, connected with the idea of
resistance which had caused the reply to the last
communication of the conference of Vienna to be
delayed. At present that the note so proposed
has been accepted, with some trifling modifications,
the levy loses its signification."
The newspapers in the Danubian Principalities
have been expressly forbidden to make mention of
the movements of troops, and the merchants have
been informed that they must not, in their com-
mercial correspondence, make any mention of
military matters.
60,000 quintals of merchandise and grain passed
the Sulina mouth in the month of July.
The following is from Constantinople, date Aug.
21. By the last steamer from Galatz we learn that
more Russian troops, with cavalry and artillery,
had entered Moldavia, and that the Prince
Stirbey was on the point of leaving Bucharest
to visit a German watering-place. It is said,
though on no very reliable authority, that the
Russians intend to impose a quarantine of 14 days
at Galatz in consequence of the arrival of the
Egyptian troops. These latter have passed their
quarantine, and are now encamped at Beycos, on
the Bosphorus. During all these negotiations
Turkey and Russia have not for a moment ceased
their warlike preparations. From time to time
fresh relays of troops are seen passing up the Bos-
phorus in transports towed by Government steamers.
About 60,000 men have been already forwarded to
Varna, most of whom are sent to different posts od
the frontier. The Turkish fortifications on the
Danube continue to be pushed forward with activity.
In the Dobrodja, in the environs of Shumla, and
especially in the defiles of the Balkan, redoubts
are being constructed, it is said to the number of
200. Perfect tranquillity continues in Constanti-
nople, though a strong and bitter feeling has lat-
terly arisen against what is termed the faithlessness
of the allies of Turkey. An autograph letter from
the Emperor of Austria has just been received by
the Sultan, in which his Majesty the Emperor
prays his friend and brother to accept the last pro-
ject of a note, stating that if rejected he the Em-
peror will retire altogether from the question.
The Paris correspondent of the Times, under
date of yesterday, says :—" No intelligence has
been received at the French Foreign-office since
Tuesday with reference to the Turkish question,
but I am assured that the Russian and Aus-
trian Ambassadors have never expressed them-
selves more positively than at the present
moment as to its pacific and immediate solu-
tion. The latter, in particular, is understood to
declare that the question is terminated, and that
the modifications of the Porte are merely verbal,
and of no importance whatever—that the Emperor
of Russia will not fail to accept them—and that of
the evacuation of the Principalities there can be no
doubt. lam bolind to give the fact of such an
opinion being expressed in the quarters referred to,
notwithstandin that it is scarcely borne out by
the news mentioned on Tuesday as received from
Marseilles, but these assertions can only be the
result of opinion, seeing that it is impossible to
know as yet the manner in which the modifications,
unimportant as they are described, may be received
at St. Petersburg. It is nevertheless the expressed
opinion of these diplomatic agents that the Turkish
question is settled.