The Sun.
London, England, 1836-10-14 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1836.

an air of ridicule. The same persons who justify want
of principle in home affairs, by saying that to attend
to principles is unstatesmanlike, and that Statesmen
should look to facts—these same persons, when the
disgraceful state of foreign affairs must be noticed,
will not condescend to so common-place a thing as
investigation of vulgar facts. They like better to try
to ridicule the men who have published those facts to
the world. They would have us believe that it is
quite absurd to speak of the immense military power of
Russia, and that all we have heard is to be ascribed
to the puffs of Count Von Bismarck and M. Von
Tietz, or other " Russian hirelings." This is rather
a harsh epithet for all who dwell upon the military
greatness of Russia, against which we ought to be so
watchful. Did Lord Palmerston's employ 6 when he
used such terms, not remember that a person, rather in
his Lordship's good graces, we suppose—namely, one
Lieutenant-Colonel e Lacy Evans, has written and
published a book on the military power and resources
of Russia, which goes quite as far as Von Bismarck or
Von Tietz ? If what they say be mere " puffing,"
what becomes of the veracity of the illustrious leader
of the " auxiliary legion ?" Really the certain power,
and probable designs of Russia, are not things which
should be treated with the flippant sneers of Lord
Palmerston's underlings. They may become serious
matter for us before long, and the sooner we are pre-
pared for them the better.—Morning Herald.
In the discussions which are now going on, whether
in the shape of pamphlets or articles of the daily press,
respecting Russia, we think there is one fallacy which
pervades them all, namely—the idea that the ambition
of that Great Power seeks to extend its dominion more
in Europe than in Asia. Now, we meet that opinion
with a direct contradiction ; and, with the exception of
a communication with the Mediterranean, to which
her designs on Turkey are limited, we believe that the
plan traced in the archives of St. Petersburgh settles
the European boundary as it is, while it contemplates
the possession of the eastern and southern coasts of
the Black Sea, the whole of Asia Minos, the more re-
mote though equally desired conquest of Persia, with
visionary longings after Hindostan. It is only by
the admission of such a principle as this that the
European policy of Russia can be understood for
the last ten years. We have seen her, in direct
violation of her supposed despotic attachments,
quietly suffer every revolution to run its course,
convinced that within her frontier the constitutional
malady could not reach. The overthrow of Charles
the Tenth, in 1830—the breach of the Treaty of
Vienna and the separation of Belgium from Holland,
in 1831—the dethronement of Don Miguel in Por-
tugal, in 1833—and the establishment of the Queen
Regent in Madrid, in 1831—have all, though con-
trary to the leading policy of the empire, been acqui-
esced in, as matters unworthy of a serious thought.
If anything could have moved the temper of the Czar
surely it must have been the banishment of that fa-
mily for whom the Russian eagle was twice planted on
the heights of Montmartre. If anything could have
worked upon his affection the spoliation from the fu-
true kingdom of his sister of one half its territory, and
the insult offered to all Europe by the march of a
French army against Antwerp, must have touched
his heart. And if any subject could carry mor-
tification with it, it must have been the violation of
all national law by England and France in the Yellin-
sula, and the overthrow of the institutions similar
to those on which his own empire stands. But
experience has shown that the Emperor of Russia is
alike indifferent to all that passes in the West of
Europe—or, rather, he is glad to see it agitated in
such a manner as may occupy the time of the other
Powers, and keep their attention from the enlargement
of his colossal dominion in the East. What chance
can Russia have of conquest in Europe ? One word
from Austria, the kingdom, though deeply leagued
with Russia in the preservation of 'Conservative prin-
ciples, the most jealous at the extension of her views,
and which watches with the utmost care the most mi-
nute tendency towards its enlargement on this side—
one word from Austria, and Poland starts into exist-
ence, a mighty barrier, against which the whole weight
of the Russian empire will be exerted in vain, provided
that the new Power is sustained by the rest of
Europe, and can calculate on the support of
Austria and Prussia. There, in a word, is the
limit of Russian aggression. " Thus far shalt thou
go, and no farther," has Austria more than once
pronounced. Prussia has a similar interest ; and,
if Nesselrode be an adept in diplomatic intrigue,
he has A ncillon to the North and Metternich to the
south, equally wise and provident, clearly understand-
ing the respective position of the three States, and de-
termined to suffer no encroachment from the giant of
the north. With these, as well as with the west of
Europe, the integrity of the Turkish empire is an ob-
ject of the first consideration; and it is with great pain
that they see the authority of the Porte daily falling
into decay ; and if England and France were wise they
would gladly seek an understanding with these nations
on the means which are still left of preserving that
defence against the designs of Russia on the whole of
Asia Minor. It must be remarked that the personal
character of the reigning Sovereign affects but in a
remote degree the policy of the Russian empire. A
more honourable and amiable character does not
exist than the Emperor Nicholas. His ambition is
erratified to its full extent ; but he is a party nzalgr
'lid to the plan which is traced for the future destinies
of the country ; and whether desirous of further con-
quests or not, he must play the part that has been de-
signed him in the grand programme, which is laid
down on principles we might say almost unerring, so
admirably have they been put into operation up to the
present hour. A good understanding with Austria
is all that is required to insure the west of Europe
from any demonstration on the part of that mighty
Power which, like, a thunder-cloud in the heavens,
fills the beholders with dread. But we must keep an
untiring watch over its progress in Asia; and there-
the possession of the whole eastern coast of the Black
Sea, the conquest of Circassia, and the probable occu-
pation one day of Asia Minor, with the demonstration
on the Persian frontier, are enough to fill us with the
most lively apprehensions for the future.—Morn. Post.

EPHEMERA.—We noticed last week that this town
had been visited by myriads of small flies. A scientific
writer says they belonged to the class Hemiptera and to
the genius Aphis, commonly known by the name of " plant
louse," and familiar to all, on the rose trees, as those small
wingless insects, which cluster together on the stems, usu-
ally just beneath the bud or the flowers, and on the larch,
apple, and many other fruit trees, as the downy, soft,
clammy mites, which abound more or less, according to
the prevailing character of the season. There are about
one hundred known genera of this pestiferous breed, of
which about fifty, we are sorry to say, have found a legi-
timate place, as indigenous or naturalised (for some of the
worst have been imported from America or elsewhere) in
Great Britain. Of all classes of insects that of the Aphis
presents the most singular and peculiar properties.—Hull
Observer.
A Mechanics' Institution is about to be established
at Woburn, under the patronage of his Grace the Duke of
Bedford.

On Saturday last, as a fine boy named Williams,
about eight years of age, was flying a kite in a field near
Peckham, Surrey, and while he was attentively fixed on the
subject of his amusement, he ran against a horse that was
grazing, which kicked him so violently in the breast, that he
languished till Wednesday morning, when he expired in ap-
parently great agony.
EMPLOYMENT OF NATIVES IN INDIA.—The
appointment of the adopted son of the Rammohun Roy
to a writershipis an event in the history of the civil service
which may lead to important consequences. We have no
means of estimating the fitness of this individual for such an
employment, though he is stated to have conducted himself
so well whilst in the Board of Controul as to have secured
the favourable notice of Sir John Hobhouse. Suppose this
gentleman, in the course of his service, should fill a high
judicial office, what a contrast his position and emoluments
would afford to those of the next native officer of the same
Court. How will he be received by the service ? Will
his seniors expect him to come into their presence unshod,
or will he be voted while from the date of his appointment ?
It is singular that at the very moment our Legislators arc
handing us over to Sudder Ameens and Moonsiff, the
Board of Controul should point out the fitness of natives
for the highest judicial situations. We congratulate the
young gentlemen of the Hindoo College on the prospect
opened to their ambition ; let them finish their education
in England, and some of us may live to see a Sudder
Adawlut that cannot be reproached with ignorance of the
language of the country by the most outrageous Calcutta
petitioners.—Bengal Hurkaru, May 18.

WESTMINSTER GENERAL QUAR-

TER SESSIONS.-THURSDAY.

Lieut. Tracey, Governor of the Prison, reported the in-
mates 360 in number, and six children, generally healthy
and orderly. There are 26 prisoners for trial.
Thomas Williams and John Mace were acquitted on a
charge of stealing a coat, value 205., the property of Daniel
Bromage.
Margaret Dooley, aged 43, and Elizabeth Barry, aged
38, were acquitted (from want of evidence, there being no
moral doubt of their guilt), upon an indictment for stealing
four quart pots, value 45., the property of John Attwood.
John Coleman, aged 40, was convicted of stealing a pint
pewter pot, value 10d., from the tap-room of Mr. William
Redkison.

The COURT sentenced the prisoner to three months' im-
prisonment.
Daniel Macpherson was indicted for stealing a waistcoat,
value 55., the property of James Daniel Field, and others.
From the evidence of the prosecutor, one of the firm of
Reddish and Co, outfitters and haberdashers, of Sidney's-
alley, Leicester-square, it appeared that on Saturday last
the prisoner entered their shop, and requested to be served
with a waistcoat, of a pattern similar to an old one pro-
duced. He was very particular in his choice, and was a
troublesome customer. Witness left him for an instant to
attend another customer, and then saw him put the waist-
coat in question in his pocket. He was instantly charged
with the theft, but denied it, but on being searched the
garment was found in his coat pocket, and he was placed in
custody.

Mr. ADOLPHUS rose to reply on the case (the first under
the Prisoners' Counsel Bill).—The Learned Counsel, as
leader at the bar, made some few preliminary remarks on
the importance of allowing prisoners' counsel to address
the Jury, and the necessity of some rules to restrain gen-
tlemen at the bar, in reply and cross-examination. Upon
the case before the jury, he had to submit the prisoner,
who had been in the service of Major Jasper Hall, of
Bromley, had taken the waistcoat in mistake.
Two witnesses gave the prisoner a good character.
Verdict—Guilty, with a strong recommendation to mercy.

The CHAIRMAN concurred in the preliminary observa-
tions of Mr. Adolphus. He considered the Prisoners'
Counsel Bill a great blessing.
The Court sentenced the prisoner to three months' im-
prisonment.
John Williams, aged 18, was indicted for stealing from
the person of William Sandford, a handkerchief, his pro-
perty. Verdict—Guilty, but recommended to mercy on
account of his youth.
CHAIRMAN—It is an age at which crime is vety pre-
valent.

Lieutenant Tracey, the Governor of the gaol, said the
prisoner had hitherto borne a good character, and his fa-
mily connections were very respectable.
The brother of the prisoner said it was his first offence
he believed. He had been apprenticed for four years to
the Captain of the Hercules, a large ship lying off Ply-
mouth,%nd the Captain wished to have him back.

Lieutenant Tracey said that was the fact ; he had re-
ceived four applications on the subject.
DISTRESS.—Edward Redden, 66, was indicted for steal-
ing nine pounds of beef from the butcher's shop of Thomas
Easdon.
The prisoner pleaded age, infirmity, and utter destitution
in extenuation of the offence.

Lieut. Tracey said, the prisoner had been well-behaved,
and of much use in the prison. He had been 39 days in
confinement. Verdict—Not Guilty.
The Grand Jury returned a true bill against John Wallis
for a nuisance, in keeping a common gaming-house.