The Sun.
London, England, 1870-12-07 00:00:00

The general meeting of the members of the above club
Was held yesterday at the Agricultural Hall, Lord Powis
in the ,chair. There was a large ;attendance of members
from all parts of England. The report stated that
Lord Powis had given a prize of £2O for
the best instrument for slaughtering animals. which
should efficiently supersede the poleaxe by dividing
the spinal marrow. Entries could be made up
to the lst October next, and the exhibitors would be re-
quired to shew their inventions, in practical work, to the
appointed judges, The Council had determined to
abandon the annual dinner, as it was so scantily
attended, and had also decided not to publish
a report ,a the animals exhibited, as it
was found impossible in the limited time to obtain suffi-
cient materials for .the compilation of a report which
Should have any permanent value. The Privy Council
had again given special permission for removing the
animals exhibited at the show beyond the Me-
tropolitan district. The only regulation to be
enforced was that a certificate should be received from
one of the veterinary inspectors of the Club prior to any
animal being removed. The statement of accounts was
of a very satisfactory character, and, in conclusion,
the council congratulated the members on the
continued prosperity of the Club. The report
having been adopted,
.the various champion prizes
and cups were presented by the ' noble chair-
man. Mr. Palver, who carried off the champion
prize for stock, said it was twenty years since he first ex-
hibited at Smithfield, and then he was unsuccessful,
though his animal was commended. His friends then toll
him it was useless to shew in the same classes as nobleman
and gentlemen, as the length of their purses would be more
than a match for his skill and perseverance. He deter-
mined to persevere, however, and he had gained a number
of prizes, this last being the honour he had coveted. He
might assert that his ox had gained more money than any
ox ever before had. It had taken 23 first prizes, two
seconds, and one third, the aggregate value being £368 ss.
He was now going to Leeds, and, if lucky, should get
£5l 10s. more, and after that he thought the animal
would bring him £lOO. (Cheers.) Lord Walsingham,
who took the leading prize for sheep, said his great aim
had been to obtain good mutton, and he believed that aim
was best answered by promoting the improvement of the
Southdowns.—The Right Hon. Lord Penrhyn was elected
president of the club for the year 1872, and the other
officers having been elected the proceedings closed with
a vote of thanks to the noble chairman.

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales paid a visit
yesterday morning to the Smithfield Club Cattle Show
now being held at the Agricultural Hall, Islinglton. The
visit was a strictly private one, but it had been rumoured
that the. Prince was expected, and the result was that
large numbers of persons assembled to give
him a welcome. His Royal Highness arrived
at the Barford-street entrance to the Hall
about eleven o'clock, and was met by the
President, the Earl of Powis, Lord Bridport, Lord
Walsingham, Lord Tredegar, the Stewards of the Show,
several members of the Council, Mr. Brandeth Gibbs, the
honorary secretary, &c. His Royal Highness, who is an
exhibiter and prize winner, was conducted through the
building, and conversed freely with those who accom-
panied him upon the merits of the animals exhibited.
The visit extended over an hour, and the Prince, before
leaving, expressed his delight at the excellence of the
show, and his gratification at the success which has
attended the Smithfield Club.

THE NEW ARCHDEACON OF LONDON.
It is reported that the Archdeaconry of London
has been accepted by the Right Rev. Piers Calverley
Claughton, D.D , who has been Bishop of Colombo
since 1362. He will also act as suffragan to the
Bishop of London. Both of them were educated
at Oxford about the same time. By Act of
Parliament the Archdeacrn of London has a stall
in St. Paul's Cathedral, value £650 ; he has also a share
of the patronage in the gift of the Chapter. With respect
to the post rendered vacant by the death of Dr. Hale
—the mastership of the Charter House, which is re-
ported to be worth £BOO per annum, besides many col-
lateral advantages—thereis much speculation. According
to custom the appointment would be given to the preacher,
Dr. Currie.

DESPATCHES OF PRINCE GORTSCHAKOFF.
Prince Gortschakoff's circular of October 31, was ac-
Companied by despatches to the different Russian repre-
sentatives abroad. That addressed to Baron Brunnow at
London has been published already. That addressed to
the Minister at Vienna dwells strongly upon the fact that
Count Beust himself in 1867 suggested a revision of the
Paris Treaty. The despatch to the Minister at
Florence urges that Italy has no interest whatever in pre-
serving the situation created by the Treaty of 1856. In
addressing the Charge d'Affaires at Tours, Prince Gorts-
chakoff says he thinks it right that the present Govern-
ment of France should be made immediately acquainted
with the decision of Russia. " The war of 1854 and
the Treaty of 1856 mark the first steps of a meddling
policy which has unhinged all Europe, and led
to such disastrous consequences. Whatever Go-
verment may be ultimately established in France,
it will have to consider it its task to heal
the ' Wounds inflicted by so pernicious a system."
Finally, to the representatives of Russia, at the Turkish
Court, the Muscovite Minister says :—" Spare no effort,
to convince the Grand Vizier that the step which necessity
and the duty of vindicating the dignity and security of
his Empire have compelled his Majesty to take, does not
imply any hostile or unfriendly intentions towards
the Porte, I need not dwell upon this, as it is a
point which has been treated at length in so many of our
previous communications to you. However, I will add
one observation. The unnatural state of things established
by the Treaty of 1856 not only mars the existing relations
between Russia and Turkey, but alio gives direct en-
couragement to those who hope for or reckon upon a
rupture between these two Powers."