The Sun.
London, England, 1870-08-22 00:00:00

THE. clasp IN FRANCE.

The Manchester Examiner and Times thinks that every,
thing points to PaOs as the most important scene Of
conflict, for the ramparts of Paris seem the only thing
strong enough to turn the tide of invasion which still flows
on with ever increasing volume, but, so far as
can be judged from present indications, no
political differences will be suffered to stand in the way
of a complete and hearty union in the fulfilment of a
patriotic duty. Such an attitude not only commands
the respect of neutrals, but it ought to inspire
caution on the part of enemies. It may be
inevitable that the quarrel should be fought
out to the bitter end, but if such a consummation can be
avoided, generosity and farsighted policy would alike sug-
gest, even to a victorious foe, that in the long run more
will be lost than gained by inflicting the last extremity of
humiliation and disgrace upon the great French nation—
once let Paris be besieged, and most of us may bid fare-
well to any hope of assured peace during Or lifetime

111 r. Ciladstone will leqvq town for Walmer Castle
to-day,

CRIST4I4 PALACE. Admissions on Saturday
(half-a-crown day), by season tickets, 3,947; on payment,
995 ; total visitors, 4,942.

A telegram from the Hague says that a new elec-
toral law, on a very liberal basis, extending the suffrage
to some classes hitherto excluded as voters, has just
been laid before the Chambers by the Minister of the
•
Interior.

AUSTRALIAN DISCOVERY.--Some fine country is
reported to have been discovered to the north-west of
Mount Margaret, in South Australia. There are two
rivers abounding in fish, and a large extent of first-class
pasture land, which is well watered.

ARMY RESERVE.—On Saturday bills were poßted
throughout the metropolis inviting men not exceeding 34
years of age, Who. have been' discharged from the army
with goed characters and not lesathan three years' ser-
vice, to enter the ReierVe Army Corim- Applicatioxi to
be made to Captain Bruce Albany-street Barracks.
NEw TRAINING. amp Fo PALMER BOYS.—MT.
GOSChpri, the President of the Poor Law Board, has
caused to be addressed to the guardians of the parishes
and unions in the metropolis a letter, stating that he
viewed with favour a proposition to provide for the
benefit of the pauper boys of the metropolis, where they
might be fitted to enter the sea service.
THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE BOARD OF EDINA"
TION.—We have reasonto believe that Mr. Torrens, M.P.
for Finsbury, has been invited by many persons of influence
to become a candidate for the Chairmanship of the Metro-
politan Board of Education. There would be a peculiar
appropriateness in Mr. Torrens' election to the office, as
it was he who proposed the institution of the Board, his
proposal being accepted by Mr. Forster, and incorporated
in the Act.—Tinies.
A MONTH IN FRANCE DURING THE WAR.—The
gentleman who has contributed a series of interesting
letters from• the seat of war, under the signature of
'` Azamat Battik," -announces a lecture, on the above sub-
ject, to be delivered at St. Georgete Hall, Longhorn-place,
next Thursday evening at eight O'clOOk. The inoceeds of
the lecture are to be devoted to the relief " of the poor
families of Lorraine and Alsace who have been driven
away from their homes, and who are dying of starvation
on the high roads and in the woods of France."