The Sun.
London, England, 1871-01-24 00:00:00

THE NEW ZEALAND MAILS.

The New Zealand Government have entered into an
arrangement with an American steamship Company for the
conveyance of the mails from this country vid New York,
the Central Pacific Railroad and San Francisco. The
subsipy is to to be V 5,000 per annum.

MESSRS. WHITE AND IAWCETT AT

BRIGHTON.

(CENTRAL PRESS TELEGRAM.)

Last night Mr. White, M.P., and Professor Fawcett,
M.P., addressed their constituents at Brighton. The main
portion of Mr. White's speech was devoted to the con-
sideration of England's position, during the present war
and to a denunciation of this country's military system.
He approved of the Ministry and deprecated hasty,
action brought about by the pressure of such
panics as that in reference to increased military
expenditure through which England was now
passing. He believed that her maritime superiority, and
nsular position rendered England practically impregnable
He stron6ly advocated an immediate reform in military
organisation.

Professor Fawcett, in his speech, animadverted on some
of the principles of the Education Act, though he acknow-
ledged it had indirectly effected much good. He greatly
blamed Mr. Gladstone for opposing the disestablishment of
the State Church in Wales, and for endeavouring to pass
the Enclosure Bill. Explaining his views in reference to
Republicanism, Professor Fawcett said that though any
movement in that direction would now be extremely
mischievous, monarchy in England must in the future
depend upon monarchs themselves. He strongly de-
nounced the House of Lords, and anticipated the bright
future when Merit and not Birth should be its motto.
At the conclusion of the speeches of the hon. members
several questions were proposed by electors present. In '
replying to these Mr. White said he should vote for,
and Mr. Fawcett said he should vote against, any dowry
being granted to the Princess Louise on the occasion of
her marriage. Both members promised to vote for the
repeal of the Contagious Diseases Acts and for a good
Licensing Bill. The electors passed a vote of confidence
in both their representatives.

THE DEMONSTRATION IN TRAFALGAR
SQUARE.

A demonstration took place in Trafalgar-square last
night to protest against the bombardment of Paris.
Although the weather was wet and cold, between 3,000
and 4,000 persons, including a considerable proportion of
Frenchmen, were present. Shortly before eight o'clock a
long procession, bearing banners surmounted by caps of
liberty, came marching down from Hatton-garden, where
it had formed, headed by a band playing " The Mar-
seillaise." The procession comprised about 1,000 persons,
amongst whom were a few volunteers in uniform. Mr.
George Odger was then voted to the chair, by which time
probably about 2,000 persons were assembled. The Chair-
man, who was loudly cheered, said the English Foreign
Office had now been for some time presided over by a
representative of Germany, and they must tell Lord
Granville that if he desired to retain his
place he must become a representative of English
opinion. The Government turned a deaf ear to the
remonstrances of the people, and they had better take
warning ere it was too late. He and those with whom he
acted had no desire to plunge this country into war, but
they desired to see the Government take a more digni-
fied character. They called upon the Government to
demand from Prussia on what terms she was prepared
to make peace, and that the other neutral Powers
should be asked to join England in making this
demand. The meeting of the Conference was an excellent
opportunity for England and the neutral Powers to decide
on the course they ought to pursue. England ought to
take the initiative. In conclusion, he said there must be
no more mincing of matters, but the Government must be
made to understand that they must obey the almost
unanimous voice of the people, or give way to better and
more honest men.—After a few remarks from Mr. Fagan,
the following resolution was carried unanimously :—" That
this meeting views with indignation and horror the
cruel and relentless manner in which this lamentable war
is now being carried on in France by the despot King of
Prussia, who, appealing to the Deity, sets whole vil-
lages on fire, bombards and captures towns and cities,
robs the inhabitans of their food, clothing, and money,
and is completing his work of destruction by throwing
shot, shell, and liquid fire into Paris upon the heads of
two millions of men, women, and children ; and desires
to express its profound sympathy with that noble popu-
lace, who, in spite of famine and sickness, have for four
months defended their hearths and homes against a
most barbarous and ruthless war, of which we have no
parallel in history."—A resolution regretting the action of
the War;ioffice in relation to the Volunteers and the
Jules Favre demonstration, was also agreed to, and the
proceedings concluded with three cheers for France and
the French Republic.

A. Washington telegram says that on Thursday
Sir John Rose had an interview with Generals Schenk
and Butler and Mr. Sumner relative to the Fishery ques-
t:,._

St. Stephen's Church, in Pratt-street, Camden
Town, was damaged by a fire which broke out on Sunday
afternoon, owing to a defect in a flue. The gallery of the
church was injured.

The Very Rev. Alonsignore_ Vincent Eyre, of
Hampstead, a well-known Roman Catholic clergyman.
died on Sunday, after a few days' illness, from congestion
of the lungs. He was very popular among Protestants
and Catholics, both at Hampstead and also at Chelsea,
where he was formerly stationed.

On and after the Ist of February the Money Order
system of the General Post Office will be extended to
North Germany, Baden, Bavaria, Wurtemburg, and
Luxemburg. The commission chargeable will be three-
fold the commission on Inland Money Orders. No single
money order willibe,issued for a higher sum than £lO.

THE FIXTURES FOR THE NORTHERN CIRCUIT.-
The days for holding the Spring Assizes on the Northern
Circuits have been appointed as follows :—Appleby,
February 15; Carlisle, February 16 ; Newcastle-on-Tyne,
February 20 ; Durham, Febivary 25 ; Lancaster, March
2 ; Manchester, March 6 ; and Liverpool, March 18. Mr.
Baron Martin and Mr. Justice Willes are the judges.

a valley near the frontiers of Prussia lies,
half hidden by foliage and hills, one of the prettiest little towns
on the Continent; and although it only boasts of some five
thousand inhabitants, it is the gem of Belgium, and the fashion-
able resort of its notabilities; and not of them only, for when
the season is at its height, titled and distinguished visitors
crowd every avenue and every rendezvous. Not only Princes of
petty States, ex-Potentates, or the Counts and Barons which
crop up so plentifully on a foreign soil, but the men of mark in
society; the statesmen, warriors, and leaders of their respec-
tive countries. The great men of Great Britain are amongst the
number, for they gladly brace up their faculties and re invigorate
their systems at this health-restoring spot, after the fatigues of
Courts, Parliaments, and Sessions. The roulette-table has its
votaries, but the waters are more omnipotent still—strongly
impregnated with iron, that needful auxiliary in renovating
enfeebled constitutions; and those who esteem the waters too
nauseous are glad to meet with tbat delicious substitute—the
"Elixir de Spa." This holds high rank as 'a table liqueur,
possesses a delicate perfume and exquisite flavour, and being
distilled from the flowers and plants of the district, is at the
same time greatly prized for its tonic, digestive, and gently
stimulating qualities. The manufacture of this liqueur forms
the chief part of the staple trade of Spa, which may be said to
consist of the important Distillery of Messrs. Schaltin, Pierry,
and Cie, the inventors of the Elixir de Spa, and the manufac-
turers of ornaments in the pretty Spa wood. A " petit verre"
of the Elixir de Spa is the favourite prelude in Belgium to a
" d6jeftner I. la fourchette," in order to give zest to the appetite,
for which purpose it is equal in efficiency to the nauseous
absinthe ; and the burly Flemish burgomaster's admirable
dinners are usually capped with a wee glass of this invigorating
native cordial, which is universally pronounced to be the best.of
Table Liqueurs. It may be obtained through your wine mer-
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