biglam/hmd_newspapers huggingface dataset:
The Sun.
London, England, 1849-01-11

GERMANY

AND

THE NORTHERN STATES.

AUSTRIA.

The following note has been transmitted by the
Austrian Prime Minister to the Plenipotentiary at the
Central Government at Frankfort :

" Without entering into a deep discussion of the pro-
gramme presented by the Minister, M. de Gagern, to the
German National Assembly, which we reserve for ano-
ther period, I think it my duty at once to call the atten-
tion of the Minister to the following points. Mention is
made in this programme of a supposition that Austria
is unwilling to form part of the future federal state;
that is to say, that she intends to exclude herself from it.
Nevertheless, in the exposition of the policy of the Aus-
trian Cabinet, made on November 27, at Kremsier, it is
expressly said that the settlement of Germany shall
be the object of ulterior negotiations, and nothing is said
of any views similar to those attributed to us
in the programme of M. de Gagern. From this
it results, that, as we do not admit the premises, ittis
impossible for us to admit the consequences. Austria
is still one of the federal powers of Germany. This po-
sition, which results from the natural development of re-
lations which have existed for a thousand years, she has
no thought of renouncing. If, as we sincerely desire,
the interest of the different parts of Germany become
more intimately assimilated, if the work of the Constitu-
tion, in which Austria concurs, be brought to a good
end, Austria will know how to hold her place in it.
The authorisation for opening diplomatic relations with
the Austrian empire, which M. de Gagern has solicited
from the National Assembly, is a consequence of this
supposition which we have repudiated. We have, like
all the other federal states of Germany, a plenipoten-
tiary:to the Central Government. That will be sufficient as
for the past to keep up relations of affairs with the Mi-
nistry. I consequently invite you to communicate with
M. de Gagern to induce him, for the reasons above set
forth, to abandon his project of having diplomatic rela-
tions with Austria. What we desire is a satisfactory
solution of the great question. Attempts shall be made
to obtain it, as the Minister may be assured, by means
of an arrangement and understanding with the German
Governments, among which that of Austria occupies the
fiart place. e are well disposed to extend him the:hand
to assist him in his difficult task ; but we hope also, as
we have reason -to believe from his rare statesmanlike
qualities, that he will know how to appreciate exactly
all the circumstances, as also that accommodating spirit
which alone can bring about a satisfactory result."
The Diet was to re-assemble at Kremsier on the 7th.
London, England, 1849-01-11

PREMIUMS TO ASSURE £lOO. WHOLE TERM.
Age. One Year. Seven Years. With Profits. Without Profits,
20 £0 17 8 £0 19 1 £1 15 10 £1 11 10
30118127 2 5 5 2 0 7
40 1 5 0 1 6 9 3 0 7 2 14 10
50 1 14 1 1 19 10 4 6 8 4 0 11
60 3 2 4 3 17 0 6 12 9 6 0 10

One-half of the " Whole Term" Premium may remain on credit
fer seven years, or one-third of the Premium may remain for life as a
debt upon the policy at 5 per cent., or may be paid off at any time
'Without notice.
Claims paid in one month after proofs have been approved.
E. BATES, Resident Director.
London, England, 1849-01-11

AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, JAN. s.—lntelligence has just been re-
ceived by the General in command, that the Imperial
army under Prince Windischgratz, the out-posts of
which arrived yesterday at Szolinas and St. Ivany,
entered Pesth on the morning of the 3d without
striking a blow..

We are expecting the army bulletin every moment.
A slight skirmish, it is stated, took place at Dotis,
which lies between Raab and Ofen. Prince Win-
dischgratz was received with enthusiasm.

On the sth instant General Welden published a
bulletin, containing news of the movement of the Im-
perial army in Hungary.
The head-quarters of Prince Windisehgratz were,
on the 3d. inst., at Bieske, and on the 4th at Bia,
about twelve miles from Ofen.

On the 3d instant the Hungarian Parliament sent
a deputation to_the Prince's head-quarters at Bieske.
The Prince refused receiving them, and gave orders
they should be inade to understand nothing short of
unconditional surrender would stop the effusion of
blood on either side.

After the battle of Moor, Baron Jellachich has
brought his corps forward to Lovas Bereney. Ofen
is consequently surrounded by the Austrian outposts
on the right bank of the Danube. Baron Jellachich's
movement to Lovas Bereney was made with the in-
tention of intercepting the retreat to Ofen of
the Hungarian General Perczel, who, after the battle
of Moor, had fallen back upon Stuhlweissenburg,
where he looked for the Hungarian Colonel Sekulich's
party to join him.
The Generals Nugent and Dablen marched on the
4th by Szalba-Egerzegg, in the direction of Manisa,
garrisons having been left in Lendra to keep open
the communication with Warasdin, and at Kormond
to protect the route to Styria. The Comitats of
Oedenburg and Eisenburg are being swept by the
Colonnes Mobiles of Lieutenant-Colonel Count
Althaun. General Count Schlick has drawn his corps
upon Miskolz, with a view to back the Prince's ope-
rations against Ofen and Pesth.
Some brigades were consequently advanced from
Kaschau to Hidas-Nemethy, and from thence to
Forro, where they fell in with part of the Hunga-
rian army, viz., with the Polish Legion and a few
hundred Hussars, who did not, however, accept battle,
but retired upon the advance of the Austrian troops.
On the 28th of December last General Count
Schlick, who had, meanwhile, found out that con-
siderable force was opposed to him, continued his
advance upon Mikolz by evading the Hungarian
positions at Szikszo on his onward march, and
then threatening their left flank and their rear,
while another part of the Austrian army attacked
them in front. In consequence of this manoeuvre
half a company of the Hungarian Regiment Honved
was surrounded and captured by the Austrian
Light Horse. The insurgents developed mean-
while a great strength on the heights of Szikszo.
They were attacked by the Austrian cavalry and a
battery of six-pounders, and after some smart firing
they retired from the fight. The bulletin asserts that
nothing but the setting in of night saved the Hun-
garians from being completely defeated. The Impe-
rialists had five men killed, and captured 85 men.
London, England, 1849-01-11

Clifidilfi ':;111t

LONDON, THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1849.

The inhabitants of Manchester have ever assumed
a prominent position when abuses were to be reme-
died, or the nation restored to rights that had been
unjustly invaded. In the present instance they are
not unworthy of their ancient reputation. They
have assumed a prominent position in the great
struggle that has already commenced. They have
joined their brethren of Liverpool and Edinburgh in
a temperate but firm demand for financial reform,
and have expressed their determination " to'cooperate
with the Liverpool Association and other similar
bodies in their efforts to reduce the public expenditure
to at least the standard of 1835, and to secure a more
equitable and economical system of taxation." And
the men of Manchester will accomplish what they
have thus undertaken. The magnificent .
ineeting
held last night in the Free-Trade
the
vast
numbers by which the doors of that spacious edifice
were besieged, and its area and galleries crowded to
excess long before the hour appointed for the cora•
xnencement of the"proceedingsofforded the most corn.
plete and satisfactory evidence of the strength of
purpose, the unflinching resolution by which they
were actuated.

It was, indeed, a cheering spectacle to behold the
champions of free trade assembled together, in the
scene of their former labours, and their former
triumphs—to witness GEORGE WILSON, the respected
and indefatigable chairman of the Anti-Corn-law
League, again presiding over all assemblage of many
thousands of his fellow-citizens, and RICHARD
COBDEN, and JOHN BRIGHT, and THOMAS MILNER
Cansole, and ALEXANDER HENRY, again addressing the
people in fervent and eloquent language, and again
teaching their associates the manner in which political ,

8 *-1
4-i!a- •
, ,o 4 :44rt't
~- • .
nix • 4,4 r •
London, England, 1849-01-11

PROMOTIONS.

Commanders—Adolphus Slade (1841), an accom-
plished officer and seaman, who last commanded the
iron 12 •gun sloop Recruit, and upon whose appoint-
ment to which by Lord Ellenborough we gave a short
sketch of his services, has been promoted to the rank of
a captain.

Commander William Peel, seniority June 27, 1846,
promoted to the rank of lieutenant on passing a first-rate
examination, as reported by Sir Thomas Hastings, the
Captain of the Excellent, gunnery-ship, at Portsmouth,
who then served for short periods in the America, Thalia
and Cormorant, in the Pacific, and in fitting out the
Devastation steam-sloop at Woolwich, and then the
Constance, 50, at Devonport, and, shortly after being
promoted to the rank of commander, was appointed to
succeed Commander Matson in the Daring, 12, in the
West Indies, and paid oft• that sloop at Sheerness a few
months since, has also been promoted to the rank of
captain. This gallant officer being perfectly eligible for
captain's rank by service, his near relationship to the
ex•Preraior (being the second son of Sir Robert Peel)
has secured fur him his promotion.
These 'promotions may be looked upon as the
rt alization of the intentions of the late Lord Auckland
had he survived the number of vacancies requisite
to entitle him to exercise the patronage vested in
the First Lord. Viewing them in the light of " haul
down " promotions, we exempt them from professional
criticism.

Lieutenant Edward P. B. Von Donop (1838), who is
acting-commander of the President, 50, flag-ship, on the
Cape station, and was appointed to that position from
being first lieutenant on the promotion of Captain Ful-
ford, has been most deservedly promoted to the rank of
commander.

Another gallant, energetic, and long-standing officer
has been promoted to the rank of commander, namely,
Lieut. T. H. Lysaght (1841), son of Admiral Lysaght
(we believe), now in command of the Grappler, steam-
vessel, on the coast of Africa, which vessel ho has com-
manded since November, 1846, and during two years has
captured eleven slavers.
London, England, 1849-01-11

FRANKFORT.

The Committee on the Austrian question did not
receive the Austrian documents until the evening of
the sth.
GAGERN has sent in a spirited address to the
Austrian Committee, ably justifying himself and his
interpretation of the Krenasier programme, and de-
nouncing any and every attempt of the reactionary
party to restore anything like the old Diet of Confe-
deration, as certain to be both a failure and a disgrace.
He speaks very nobly, and finally modifies his former
motion so far as to request permission to commence
negotiations with Austria, in the name of the Central
Power, for the adjustment of the relations of Austria
and Germany, without insisting on the instrumen-
tality of ambassadors. The debate was to commence
on Monday.
London, England, 1849-01-11

EVENING, JAN ITARY 11, 1849,

of those provinces ; and that he was astonished to see
Russia place herself on an equal footing with the
SULTAN in regard to the rights which he exercised in
the province. This reply did not calm, nor, indeed,
is it calculated to calm the which reigns be-
tween the Porte and the Russian mission ; but this
reserve in favour of the rights of the SULTAN was
necessary.
London, England, 1849-01-11

SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN.

The Borsenhalle of the 6th says, the evacuation of
Schleswig seems to be confirmed. A native of
Altona also, who has just returned from Schleswig,
says, that it was spoken of at the head-quarters as an
undoubted fact.

The Schleswig-Holstein Gazette publishes a long
address of the ladies of Haden;leben to her Majesty
Queen VICTORIA, in which they entreat her to inter-
fere and prevent the intended partition of Schleswig
from Germany. The address is signed by 614 per-
sons in Hadersleben, 580 in Apenrade, Gravensheim,
and Lygurnkloster ; 518 in Tondern and Leek, and
500 in Flensburg. All these signatures are those of
ladies of the higher ranks of society. A similar
address has been sent to the German Central Go-
vernment, and to the Provisional Government of the
Duchies.

WALLACHIA AND MOLDAVIA.
In Wallachia no change of importance has taken
place. The reports of the removal of the Russian
troops are anything but confirmed, and the Imperial
Commissioners begin to lord it more and more over
the Turkish officials. They hare appointed a com-
mission to inquire into the causes of the Wallachian
revolution, and the report of that commission will
necessarily involve fresh rigour. The relation be-
tween the Divan and Russia is, therefore, becoming
weaker. _ . _

The Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs had
written a note on the subject to the Russian Minister
at Constantinople, complaining of the conduct of the
Russian Commissioners at Bucharest, interfering in
its polity; and in the internal administration ;
making arrests ; issuing decrees—in fine, acting the
superior in everything, without even consulting the
local authorities, or concerting ?with the Commis-
sioners of the Porte.
The Russian Alinister replied, in a very high tone,
that there was no need of consulting any person
about arresting and punishing anarchists and revolu-
tionists ; that besides, since his arrival at Bucharest,
the Turkish Commissioner acted just as he thought
proper, ss ithout consulting any person, and that he,
the Russian Minister, had adopted the same course.
The Porte did not reply to the second note, but the
Minister replied verbally, with a good deal of spirit,
that at Bucharest the Commissioners of the Porte
were at home; that the SULTAN was sovereign prince

of those provinces ; and that he was astonished to see
Russia place herself on an equal footing with the
SULTAN in regard to the rights which he exercised in
the province. This reply did not calm, nor, indeed,
is it calculated to calm the which reigns be-
tween the Porte and the Russian mission ; but this
reserve in favour of the rights of the SULTAN was
necessary.
London, England, 1849-01-11

THE ROYAL POLYTECHNIC
.INSTITUTION, REGENT-STREET.
Lectures on the Cultivation of the Voice, and on the Art of Sing-
ing, by G. Clifford, Esq., with various Illustrations, on Tuesday,
Thursday, and Saturday, at Two o'clock, and on the alternate Eve-
/lints, at Eight.—On the Electric Light, by Dr. Rachhoffner on Tues-
day, Thursday, and Saturday Evcaings.—On Chemistry, ay Dr.
Ityan, with brilliant Experiments, daily, and on the alternate Eve-
nings.—Childe's Phantasmagoria, with curious new effects, Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday, at Two, and on the alternate Evenings.—New
Series of Dissolving Views.—New Chromatrope.—Microscope.—
Diver and Divine-bell.—Working Models explained.—The Music is
directed by Dr. Wallis.

Open daily from Eleven to Five , and in the Evenings (including
Saturday) from Seven till. Ralf-past Ten.
Admission, Is.—Schools, Half-price.—The New Catalogue, Is.
London, England, 1849-01-11

REVIEW OF THE WORK,

La'Mert on the Infirmities of Youth and Maturity.--" There are
scenes in the drama of life which are acted with no spectator but
Conscience ; and of these the result is ever disastrous. Happy the
mortal who meets with a timely mentor to snatch him from the gulf
into which such scenes must plunge him ! In the book before us
such a monitor is to be found, calculated to warn and instruct the
erring, without impairing one idea that can vitiate a mind not al-
ready tutored by the vices of which it treats. It is written in a style
of masterly precision and lucidity, blending the profoundest truths of
philosophy arid physics with the loftiest precepts of morality. It is a
production calculated to confer a vital benefit, physically and morally,
upon all who are tempted from the rigid path of abstemioasitess and
Propriety. A. father may trust it in the hands of his boy. By un
taught innocence the book is not, of course, needed; but wherever
_aptY has prevailed, the tender yet awful voice breathing in these
P 'tea is likely to prove as strikingly beneficial as the admonitions of
a homily
Lmayblended with the practical advice of a writer on medicine
ted .'.' —Uni gdn,
the Magazine. • • -
be had price 2s. 6d., ot Kent an Richards, 52,
Paternoster-rowreen t
street, Raa , Hannay, 63, Orford-street ; Starie, Tichborne-
F:eet-st arket ; Gordon, 146, Leadenhall-street ; Mansell, 115,
; or, free by post, for forty-two stamps, from the author's
residenceyletter,,daywho,
frommay
be consulted on these disorders personally, or
Tett to Two, or from Five toEigbt.
al. BEDFORD-NI:TARA, LONDOX.
London, England, 1849-01-11

- -
experience of the world. Ireland has 50,000 armed
men; but it has almost no industry, pays no direct taxes,
and is sacrificed to the privileges of the land and to the
supremacy of the Church. In Great Britain we have
periodical insurrection, showing a wide-spread discon-
tent. To all this Government can apply no remedy.
Constituted as it now is, it is powerless to grapple with
these evils. It is almost wholly aristocratic, and there-
fore it cannot remedy evils which arise chiefly from aris-
tocratic predominance and privileges. The House of
Lords is not a representative body; the House of Com-
mons is really so only to a small extent; the Cabinet is
selected from one class, and dare not act against that
class. Government is at a dead-lock. It can lock on,
but cannot act. The democratic element must be called
in to save the Government and the country. It has
effected past reforms, and future reforms must come
from it. The question then arises, how is this new
power to be brought in? There is opinion in the coun-
try, bat it requires to be concentrated and directed. The
constitution offers a mode of doing this: the register
and the 40s. freehold qualification are the pathway to
further reforms. By this mode of working, boroughs
may be secured to the Liberal party, and counties may
be gained; and then, by legitimate and moral means, a
steady advance may be made towards honest and good
government. He concluded by moving the resolution.
Mr. A. KAY seconded it.
The resolution was carried nem. con.

Thanks having been ♦oted to the gentlemen who ad-
dressed the meeting, and to the Chairman, the proceed-
inp terminated at near midnight, when the vast assem-
blage quietly separated.
London, England, 1849-01-11

THIS EVENING,

?he curtain will rise at Seyen o'clock precisely to the magnificent
Spectacle of the

WARS OF THE JEWS ; or, The Fall of Jerusalem.
After which, Herr Hengler on the Tight-rope.
To be followed by an inimitable display of SCENES IN THE
CIRCLE, supported by the first Equestrian talent of the day.
To conclude with a new Equestrian Pantomime, entitled BOLD
ROBIN HOOD ; or, The Pretty White Herse and Enchanted Prin-
cess of Sherwood Forest.
The Celebrated ARABS will appear.
Box-office open from Eleven till Five.
Stare Manarer, Mr. W. West.
♦ GRAND JUVENILE NIGHT THIS EVENING.

TO CORRESPONDE:siTS.
No communication can be attended to unless authenti-
cated by the name and address of the writer.
tlciected communications cannot be returned.

THE WEATHER—SUN OFFICE, JANUARY 11.
THERMOSIETER, Lowest, 36; Highest, 47; Noon, 38.
BAROMETER, 29.48.—The mercury went down up-
wards of an inch since Sunday;
and has risen nearly half an inch since yesterday.
WIND N.N.W.; stormy dark weather, with heavy squalls,
London, England, 1849-01-11

TH CT RS DAY

called on to tender its resignation. The Honourable M.
de Malleville was of opinion that he ought to persist in
that step. In accepting the joint responsibility of his ,
resignation, I obeyed the suggestions of my conscience,
and have not to give here any explanation on the
matter. My Honourable Colleagues thought other-
wise : they yielded to feelings which cannot be
too much applauded, and the generous motive v., hich
actuated them has been looked on with honour by the
country. As for myself, permit me to assure you that
I resume my place as representative without the
slightest feeling of annoyance, and my support is certain
to be given to the honourable men whose devotedness
and patriotism I can appreciate better than any one
else.—(Loud approbation.)
M. 0. Barrot, the President of the Council—The Hon.
Gentleman, in considering himself obliged to ascend the
tribune to repel a miserable calumny, did not sufficiently
calculate on the strength of public opinion; that
calumny could not possibly affect him.—(Hear, hear.)
As to us, in the retirement of M. Bixio, we saw only
one thing—an honourable sentiment, carried perhaps to
excess.—Vlear, hear.)
The incident then terminated.

On Tuesday evening there was a numerous party
at the palace, at which all the members of the BONA-
PARTE family were present, as well as the President,
Vice-President, and Secretaries of the Assembly, and
the Cabinet Ministers. On this occasion the ladies of
the Ministers were presented, the Princess MATHILDE
DEMIDOFT doing the honours.
General Duroun, Commander-in-Chief of the
federal troops of Switzerland, has arrived in Paris,
and has paid a visit to the PRESIDENT of the Republic.
It may be remembered that M. Louis NAPOLEON
BONAPARTE served under General DUFOUR, and re•
ceived from him instructions in what concerns the
military art.
On Monday evening the first Ministerial receptions
were given at the Ministries on the right bank of the
Seine. That which took place at the Ministry of
Justice in the Place Vendome, was by far the most
brilliant re-union which has been witnessed in Paris
since the revolution. Every eminent man of every
political party, the members of the Mountain alone
excepted, was present at one time or other in the
course of the evening, besides a considerable number
of ladies.
BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT THE
LONDON STOCK-EXCHANGE, J. 10.

Luxembourg (10/.), 2 L/4 —l.tunur and Liege, 6
Northern of Frame, B—Orleans and Bordeaux, 2 Li, —Paris
and Lyons (11/.), 514—Paris and Rouen, 17— Rouen and
Havre, Ph—Sambre and Meuse, 3%.
London, England, 1849-01-11

VALLEY OF THE SACRAMENTO.

The northern half of the Talley of Alta California
is watered by the Sacramento, which runs down
south into the Bay of San Francisco, while the San
Joaquin comes into it from the southern extremity,
flowing westward, and meeting the Sacramento in
the bay, which is nearly in the middle of the valley.
The valley of the Sacramento is divided into upper
and lower—the lower two hundred miles long, the
upper about one hundred; and the latter not merely
entitled to the distinction of upper, as being higher
up on the river, but also as having a superior eleva-
tion of some thousands of feet above it. The division
is strongly and geographically marked. The Shasti
peak stands at the head of the lower valley, in the
forks of the river, rising from a base of about 1,000
feet, out of a forest of heavy timber. It ascends like
an immense column upwards of 14,000 feet
(nearly the height of Mont Blanc), the summit
glistening with snow, and visible, from favourable
points of view, at a distance of 140 miles down the
valley. The river here, in descending from the
upper valley, plunges down through a canon, falling
2,000 feet in twenty miles. This upper valley is 100
miles long, heavily timbered, the climate and produc-
tions modified by its altitude, its more northern
position, and the proximity and elevation of the neigh-
bouring mountains covered with snow. It contains
valleys of arable land, and is deemed capable of
settlement.
London, England, 1849-01-11

GERMANY

AND

THE NORTHERN STATES,

AUSTRIA.

The following note has been transmitted by the
Austrian Prime Minister to the Plenipotentiary at the
Central Government at Frankfort t

" Without entering into a deep discussion of the pro-
gramme presented by the Minister, M. de Gagern, to the
German National Assembly, which we reserve for ano-
ther period, I think it my duty at once to call the atten-
tion of the Minister to the following points. Mention is
made in this programme of a supposition that Austria
is unwilling to form part of the future federal state;
that is to say, that she intends to exclude herself from it.
Nevertheless, in the exposition of the policy of the Aus-
trian Cabinet, made on November 27, at Kremsier, it is
expressly said that the settlement of Germany shall
be the object of ulterior negotiations, and nothing is said
of any views similar to those attributed to us
in the programme of M. de Gagern. From this
it results, that, as we do not admit the premises, itlis
impossible for us to admit the consequences. Austria
is still one of the federal powers of Germany. This po-
sition, which results from the natural development of re-
lations which have existed for a thousand years, she has
no thought of renouncing. If, as we sincerely desire,
the interest of the different parts of Germany become
more intimately assimilated, if the work of the Constitu-
tion, in which Austria concur; be brought tto a good
end, Austria will know how to hold her place in it.
The authorisation for opening diplomatic relations with
the Austrian empire, which M. de Gageru has solicited
from the National Assembly, is a consequence of this
supposition which we have repudiated. We have, like
all the other federal states of Germany, a plenipotel3-
tiary to the Central Government. That will be sufficient as
for the past to keep up relations of affairs with the Mi-
nistry. I consequently invite you to communicate with
M. de Gagern to induce him, for the reasons above set
forth, to abandon his project of having diplomatic rela-
tions with Austria. What we desire is a satisfactory
solution of the great question. Attempts shall be made
to obtain it, as the Minister may be assured, by means
of an arrangement and understanding with the German
Governments, among which that of Austria occupies the
fisrt place. We are well disposed to extend him the hand
to assist him in his difficult task ; but we hope also, as
we have reason to believe from his rare statesmanlike
qualities, that he will know how to appreciate exactly
all the circumstances, as also that accommodating spirit
which alone can bring about a satisfactory result."
The Diet was to re-assemble at Kremsier on the 7th.
London, England, 1849-01-11

SPAIN.

Madrid journals of the 4th have been received.
On the preceding day, during the course of the
debate on the Address, Senor CORTINA directed
the attention of the Cortes to the state of the relations
between Spain and England. He unhesitatingly
condemned the conduct the Spanish Government had
pursued towards Sir HENRY BULWER, declared that
the Ministers had brought forward no sufficient evi-
dence to prove the charges which they had brought
against hill* ridiculed the idea that the life of Sir
HENRY BULWER could have been in danger in Ma-
drid, and hinted that the resignation of IN ARYAEz
might facilttate the arrangement of the differences
subsisting between Spain and her old ally.
Senor PIDAL, in reply, adverted to the great dis-
advantage in which the Government was placed
in speaking on the subject. He insisted that no
offence had been intended to the English nation,
and alluded to the special mission of the Count
of MIRASOL in proof of it. He said it was more
a personal question than one of Cabinet to
Cabinet, that Senor CORTINA. had admitted the
right that every Government had to take such a step
when it had well-founded reasons for it, regretted
that he had not seen the present case under that
point of ♦iew, but declined going into the merits of
the case as desired by Senor CORTINA, who asked
where were the foundations of the conduct pursued.
Into that question he declined to enter.
MADRID BOLSA, JAN. 4.—The Three per Cents. are
quoted 19j buyers, sellers; Five per Cents. were done
at 94 cash, and were 94 buyers after the close; Coupons,
6 sellers; Passive Debt, 9t buyers, 1 sellers; Bank
Shares are quoted at 58 buyers, 60 sellers; and the dis-
count on notes at to 1 per cent., but 14 to 2 per cent.
are asked at the discount shops. The premium on gold
has fallen to 2 per cent. An issue of four-dollar pieces
has recently taken place.
London, England, 1849-01-11

ILIVIEW OF THE WORE,

La'Mert on the Infirmities of Youth and Maturity.—" There are
scenes in the drama of life which are acted with no spectator but
Conscience ; and of these the result is ever disastrous. Happy the
mortal who meets with a timely mentor to snatch him from the gulf
into which such, scenes must plunge him I In the hook before us
such a monitor is to be found, calculated to warn and instruct the
erring, without impairing one idea that can vitiate a mind not al-
ready tutored by the vices of which it treats. It is written in a style
of, masterly precision and lucidity, blending the profoundest truths of
philosophy and physics with the loftiest precepts of morality. It is a
production calculated to confer a yital benefit, physically and morally,
upon all who are tempted from the rigid path of abstemiousness and
propriety. A father may trust it is the hands of his boy. By un
taught innocence the book is not, of course, needed; but wherever
laxity has prevailed, the tender yet awful voice breatking in these
pages is likely to prove as strikingly beneficial as the admonitions of
a homily blended with the practical advice of a writer on medicine."
—United Kingdoms Magazine.
The work may be had price 2s. 6d., of Kent and Richards, 52,
Paternoster-row ; Hannay, 63, Oxford-street ; Starie, Tichborne-
atreet, ilaYmarket ; Gordon, 146, Leadenhall-street ; Mansell, 115,
Feet-street; or, free by pest, for forty-two stamps, from the author's
residence, who may be consulted on these disorders personally, or
b; letter, daily, from Ten to Two, or from Five toEight.
37. BEDFORD-SQUARE, LONDON.
London, England, 1849-01-11

SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN.

The Borsenballe of the 6th says, the evacuation of
Schleswig seems to be confirmed. A native of
Altona also, who has just returned from Schleswig,
says, that it was spoken of at the head-quarters as an
undoubted fact.
The Schleswig - Holstein Gazette publishes a long
address of the ladies of Hadersleben to her Majesty
Queen VICTORIA, in which they entreat her to inter-
fere and prevent the intended partition of Schleswig
from Germany. The address is signed by 614 per-
sons in Hadersleben, 580 in Apenrade, Gravensheim,
and Lygumkloster ; 518 in Tondern and Leek, and
500 in Flensburg. All these signatures are those of
ladies of the higher ranks of society. A similar
address has been sent to the German Central Go-
vernment, and to the Provisional Government of the
Duchies.

WALLACHIA AND MOLDAVIA.
111
In Wallachia no change of importance has taken
place. The reports of the removal of the Russian
troops are anything but confirmed, and the Imperial
Commissioners begin to lord it more and more over
the Turkssh officials. They have appointed a com-
mission to inquire into the causes of the Wallachian
revolution, and the report of that commission will
necessarily involve fresh rigour. The relation be-
tween the Divan and Russia is, therefore, becoming
weaker.
The Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs had
written a note on the subject to the Russian Minister
at Constantinople, complaining of the conduct of the
Russian Commissioners at Bucharest, interfering in
its polity; and in the internal administration;
making arrests ; issuing decrees—in fine, acting the
superior in everything, without even consulting the
local authorities, or concerting iwith the Commis-
sioners of the Porte.
The Russian Minister replied, in a very high tone,
that there was no need of consulting any person
about arresting and punishing anarchists and revolu-
tionists ; that besides, since his arrival at Bucharest,
the Turkish Commissioner acted just as he thought
proper, without consulting any person, and that he,
the Russian Minister, had adopted the same course.
The Porte did not reply to the second note, but the
Minister replied verbally, with a good deal of spirit,
that at Bucharest the Commissioners of the Porte
werefit hon,le; that the SvLTert was sovereign prince
London, England, 1849-01-11

THIS EVENING,

Will be performed a new Ballad Opera, entitled ROBIN GOOD-
FELLOW. Characters by Messrs. Charles Braham, Weiss, Honey,
C. Fisher; Miss Poole, Miss G. Smithson, Miss Keaworthy, Mrs.
Weiss, and Miss E. Stanley.
To conclude with a new grand Pantomime, entitled BLUFF
KING HAL ; or, Harlequin aid the Charmed Arrow. Harlequin,
Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ; Clown, Mr. Flexmore ; Sprite,
Mr. De Barr; Columbine, Miss Fawcett.

ASTLEY'S ROTAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Undor the Patronage of her Majesty the Queen, his Royal Highasso
Prince Albert, &c.
Enormous success of the Holiday Novelties, the most astounding la
the Metropolis.--A gorgeous Spectacle.—Herr Hengler, the most
extraordinary Rope-dancer in Europe.—Brilliant Scenes of the
Arena.—The Arabs in their wondrous Perforniances.—A new
comic Pantomime.
London, England, 1849-01-11

_L

THE SUN, _LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, JAN UARY 11, 1849,

called on to tender its resignation. The Honourable M.
de Malleville was of opinion that he ought to persist in
that step. In accepting the joint responsibility of his
resignation, I obeyed the suggestions of my conscience,
and have not to give here any explanation on the
matter. My Honourable Colleagues thought other-
wise : they yielded to feelings which cannot be
too much applauded, and the generous motive which
actuated them has been looked on with honour by the
country. As for myself, permit me to assure you that
I resume my place as representative without the
slightest feeling of annoyance, and my support is certain
to be given to the honourable men whose devotedness
and patriotism I can appreciate better than any one
else.—(Loud approbation.)
M. 0. Barrot, the President of the Council—The Hon.
Gentleman, in considering himself obliged to ascend the
tribune to repel a miserable calumny, did not sufficiently
calculate on the strength of public opinion; that
calumny could not possibly affect him.—(Hear, hear.)
As to us, in the retirement of M. Bixio, we saw only
one thing—an honourable sentiment, carried perhaps to
excess.— (Hear, hear.)
The incident then terminated.

On Tuesday evening there was a numerous party
at the palace, at which all the members of the BONA-
PARTE family were present, as well as the President,
Vice-President, and Secretaries of the Assembly, and
the Cabinet Ministers. On this occasion the ladies of
the Ministers were presented, the Princess MATHILDE
DEMIDOPY doing the honours.
General Duroua, Commander-in-Chief of the
federal troops of Switzerland, has arrived in Paris,
and has paid a visit to the PRESIDENT of the Republic.
It may be remembered that M. Louis NAPOLEON
BONAPARTE served under General Durouß, and re •
ceived from him instructions in what concerns the
military art.
On Monday evening the first Ministerial receptions
were given at the Ministries on the right bank of the
Seine. That which took place at the Ministry of
Justice in the Place Vendome, was by far the most
brilliant re-union which has been witnessed in Paris
since the revolution. Every eminent man of every
political party, the members of the Mountain alone
excepted, was present at one time or other in the
course of the evening, besides a considerable number
of ladies.
BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT THE
LONDON STOCK-EXCHANGE, JAN, 10.

Luxembourg (10/.), 2is —Namur and Liege, 6
Northern of Franee, B—Orleans and Bordeaux, 214—Paris
and Lyons (11/.), 5 —Paris and Rouen, 17—Rouen and
Havre, 94—Sambre and Meuse, 31/x.
London, England, 1849-01-11

THE GOLD REGIOII.-THE CLIMATE.

The gold region of California is in the Sacramento
and its tributaries. The climate of the country has
no winter in the valley, but the rainy season and
the dry. The rainy season begins in November,
and continues to the end of February or the begin-
ning of March. The rest of the year is without
ain ; but the streams from the Sierra Nevada afford
all the facilities for irrigation in the heats of July
and August. The whole valley abounds in wild
cattle, wild horses, elks, deer, antelopes, grizzly bears,
partridges, water fowls, salmon, &c., &c. All the
products of the United States, from apples to oranges,
from potatoes to sugar cane, may be produced in the
valley of the San Joaquin and Sacramento. The
climate is remarkably healthy.
Such is the California on the Pacific—the richest,
most picturesque and beautiful region, for its extent,
upon the face of the earth. Such is the El Dorado of
the gold mines; such is the great acquisition of the
late war with Memico.
London, England, 1849-01-11

FRAN KFORT.

The Committee on the Austrian question did not
receive the Austrian documents until the evening of
the sth.

GAGERN has sent in a spirited address to the
Austrian Committee, ably justifying himself and his
interpretation of the liramsier programme, and de-
nouncing any and every attempt of the reactionary
party to restore anything like the old Diet of Confe-
deration, as certain to be both a failure and a disgrace.
He speaks very nobly, and finally modifies his former
motion so far as to request permission to commence
negotiations with Austria, in the name of the Central
Fower, for the adjustment of the relations of Austria
and Germany, without insisting on the instrumen-
tality of ambassadors. The debate was to commence
on Monday.
London, England, 1849-01-11

FRANCE.

The Committee of Justice was occupied on Tues •
day with the examination of a proposition of M.
Jouin, relative to the law of banishment affecting the
two branches of the house of Bourbon. The Minister
of the Interior, who was invited to attend the Com-
mittee, stated that, in his opinion, the moment was
not yet arrived for abrogating the existing law. The
Committee resolved to reject the proposition.
The Attorney-General of the Republic is actively
engaged in prosecuting the most violent of the Club
orators. M. Barnabe Chauvelet, President of the
Club of the Reine Blanche, was convicted, by default,
on Tuesday last of having insulted the Commissary of
Police appointed to watch the proceeding of the club.
He was sentenced to imprisonment for one month,
and to pay a fine of I,ooof. M. Barnabe Chauvelet
has fled from justice.
M. Bernard, one of the most notorious of the
Socialist orators, was likewise convicted on the same
day for having, in a speech delivered in the Club of
the Rue de Chabrol, made a libellous attack on Gen.
Lamoriciere. He was sentenced to imprisonment for
one month and to pay a fine of 1001.
The trials by court-martial of the insurgents of
June have recommenced in Paris. Two shoemakers,
notorious for the violence of their political opinions,
have been acquitted, the evidence having been insuffi-
cient to convict them of the fact of their having taken
up arms during the insurrection.
London, England, 1849-10-08

ITALY.

Monseignor GAribaldi, Nuncio of the Holy See al
the Court of Naples, is nominated Nuncio at Paris.

The Riforma. of Lucca states from Rome, 26th
ult., that MM. Mercier and Galli had returned to
Rome. The latter had not been able to obtain from
the Pope the authorisation to sell the ecclesiastical
lands already mortgaged by the Pope. The deficit
was stated at 3,000,000 francs per month ; moreover
the non-payment of the interest of the debt and of the
Treasury bills become due, is not likely to:inspire
capitalists with confidence for the conclusion of a
loan.

The Duke of Parma has published a decree,
authorising the President of Grace, Justice, and.
Police to concede, in the name of the Duke, dispensa-
tions of impediments to matrimony.
The Milan Gazette publishes a notification by
Count Montecuccoli, dated Milan, 28th ult., an-
nouncing that the convention concluded between
Austria and Piedmont on the 4th of Decem-
ber, 1834, and ratified on the 16th of March,
1835, for the repression of smuggling on the
waters of the Lago Maggiore, the Po, and the Ticino,
shall commence to be again enforced from the Ist of
October, 1849, on the condition expressed by Art. 24
of the said convention, namely, that it shall be under-
stood to continua for successive periods of two years,
until either of the Governments shall give three
months' notice of its cessation. The masters of laden
boats entering the waters of the Po and the Ticino are,
therefore, directed to declare their cargoes to the first
custom-house on their way, on pain of being treated
as smugglers.
General Gorzkowski, Civil and Militar" Governor
of Venice, has issued a notification, dated the 26th
ult., directing that the jurisdiction of the Tribunal
of Appeal, and that of the Criminal Tribunal of
Venice, shall, from the let of October, extend over all
the Venetian provinces, as was the case before March,
1848. The sections of appeal of Verona, Padua, and
Treviso, as also the criminal jurisdiction provisionally
attributed to the tribunals of Udine, Treviso, and
itovigo, are to cease on the 30th of September. By
another notification of the 25th, any resistance
offered
to the revenue officers shall be judged and punished
by martial law.
London, England, 1849-10-08

PRUSSIA.

The overbearing conduct of Russia has excited
the most intense indignation in Berlin. In a note
relative to the affairs of Switzerland, M. DE NESSEL•
RODE introduces the following expression :—" The
European action of Prussia depends entirely on her
good understanding with Austria." Now, seeing
that Austria is herself under the thumb of Russia,
this sentence actually amounted to a threat of so
obvious a kind as to need no illustration. The reply
of the Prussian Minister was as bold and spirited as
if it had been dictated by the great FREDERICK
himself.
London, England, 1849-10-08

THEATRE ROYAL lIAYMARKET.
Mr. B. Webster, Sele Lessee and Manager, Old Brompton.
THIS EVENING,
Mr. MACREADY will make his first appearance in London since
his return from America, and commence his first series of his Fare-
well Performances previous to his retirement from the stage at the
end of June next,
When will be performed MACBETH. Macbeth, Mr. Macready ;
Maciuff, Mr. Wallack ; Lady Macbeth, Mrs. Warner.
After which the highly successful and laughable Farce, called an
ALARMING SACRIFICE. Bob Ticket, Mr. I3uckstone ; Susan
Sweetapple, Mrs. Fitzwilliam.
To conclude with the Farcz. of SEPARATE MAINTENANCE.
Mr. Pennipother. Mr. Keeley ; Mrs. Pennipother, Mrs. Keeley ; Jane
Briggs, Miss P. Horton.
Due notice will be given of the appearanceof Mr. and Mrs. KEAN.
The Box-office will be oxen on Thursday, under the direction of
Mr. I. T. Archer. _
London, England, 1849-10-08

lONIAN ISLANDS.

The Oesereatore Triestine has advices from Corfu
up to the 25th ult. On the preceding day the
British fleet, of three three-deckers, three two-
deckers, a first-rate frigate, a steam frigate, and
another steamer, cast anchor there. Soon after the
steam frigate weighed anchor, and proceeded in the
direction of Trieste. The other steamer and the
lonian one set out at the same time, with his Excel-
lency on board, for Cephalonia, where new distur-
bances, it was said, had broken out. Vessels from the
lonian Isles have been subjected in Greece to 15 days'
luarantine.
London, England, 1849-10-08

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction of Madame Celesta.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER. The
Mysterious Stranger, Madame Celeste.
After which a new Farce, entitled A BIRD OF PASSAGE. Mr.
Carry Chick, Mr. Wright; Mr. Chaunt Ginger, Mr. Paul Bedford ;
Mr. Charles Pusher, Mr. Boyce; Ernest Hopeful, Mr. Worrell; Mrs.
Waters Rummer, Mrs. Frank Matthews.
To conclude with SWEETHERRTS AND WIVES.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestal.
Sole Lessee. Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed the Musical Drama, entitled THE SENTLNEL.
After which, THE FOLLIES OF A NIGHT.
To be followed by AN APPEAL TO TFIK PUBLIC.
To conclude with THE AFFAIR OF HONOUR.
Dress Boxei, ss. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, Zs. ; Gallery, is
No
iar-nrice to any part of the house.
All applications for Private Boxes must be made to Mr. Allcroft, 15,
New Bond-street.

rIII,,IGESa'6
Mr. J. M. Maddox, Sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed the celebrated Opera of DON GIOVANNI.
After which, a new Extravaganza, entitled THE FIRST
NIGHT.
To conclude with THE SPITALFIELDS WEA VEIL
London, England, 1849-10-08

CANADA.

A conflagration broke (jilt in Quebec, whereby 25
hous,s have been burned, and 25,0001. worth of
property destroyed.
We have no advices of further rioting later than
those received on Saturday per the Washington.
The election for Chambly,in the room of Dr. Beau-
bien, who has received a medical appointment, was to
be held on the 25th ult. If two candidates were no-
minated, the poll would not be opened till the 2d of
October. _ _ _

The mercantile and commercial interest of Upper
Canada is said to be in a most healthy state. Tho
agricultural produce of both the provinces bad shown
a marked increase during the past year.
The district councils in Canada West, for the pur-
pose of completing preliminary arrangements respect-
ing the township councils, are to be held on the 2d of
October nest. _ _ _

Frost was said to be doing harm to the crops in
some localities in the neighbourhood of Quebec.
Fires are still reported from the woods in New
Brunswick, &c.

THE TUBULAR BRIDGE.—The process of raising
the Britannia• bridge proceeds most successfully. The
tube is lifted six feet at each and every morning, and
during the day it is srcured in its new position by brick-
work in cement built up beneath it, the timber which is
piled beneath it daring the actual process of lifting being
removed for that purpose. There is now a clear height
of 55 feet beneath the tube at high water, so that small
vessels begin to pass under it, and in eight days it will,
in all probability, be at its permanent level, which is
100 feet above high water. The operation is under
the superintendence of Mr. Edwin Clark, the resident
engineer.
ANOTHER WALTER RALEIGIL—MT. Fisk, a young
artist, a nephew of Mr. Fisk, a clergyman, of St. John's
Wood, was sketching in the neighbourhood of Balmoral,
and went to the church on a very fine Sunday morning.
At the end of the service the rain came down in tor-
rents, and neither umbrella nor shelter was at band.
The Queen had to approach her carriage through a mass
of waters. Mr. Fisk, with great propriety, took the
plaid from his shoulders. and spread it on the ground;
the Queen walked thereon, Rad thus roaohed her ear-
0114PN