The Sun.
London, England, 1870-02-01 00:00:00

THE THORNCLIFFE RIOTS.

As was feared the lull in riotous events for some days
was but the calm that betokened a storm. The precautions
taken by the authorities for the safe custody of the prisoners
it now appears wore really necessary, forbad it not been for
the presence of and the activity displayed by the military
there is not the slightest doubt but what an attempt would
have been made to rescue the prisoners on Friday,
the mob at one time numbering from 2.000 to 3,000 persona,
principally colliers, their chance of success was by no means
remote. The prisoners, on being conveyed to the rail-
way station, were placed in the centre of a large body of
police, with the infantry before and behind them. Several
stones were thrown, and the rear rank of the infantry turned
round and lowered their tines to charge, which caused the
faob to run away in all directions. On the witnesses from
Thorncliff making their appearance to proceed to the station,
escorted by the police and the soldiers, they were received
with groans, and one of them, Mrs. Eldershaw, a very de-
termined woman, was struck by a stone on the head, caus-
ing it to bleed rather freely. It was expected that the wit-
nesses would have proceeded to Westwood by way of
Wombwell, and on the line from the station to the level
crossing a distance of about IGO yards, a mob consisting
principally of colliers and women, had assembled with a
large supply of stones, so that bad the carriages gone
that way they would have been attacked and the occupants,
doubtless, much injured. The witnesses, however, were
sent by the more circuitous route, via Ponistone, to Westley,
whence they wore escorted to their homes. In addition to
the stones thrown at the military and police several windows
were broken and other damage done. Two or three appre-
hensions have been made of stone-throwers. A platelayer
named Richard Hubbard, who lives at Barugh, was
placed in custody on the charge of breaking a window
at the residence of Mr. F. Beardsall, colliery owner.
On Sunday the following proclamation was conspicuously
posted throughout the district, and it is to be hoped that it
will have a good effect : —" Whereas for some time past divers
riotous and tumultuous assemblies have taken place at Thorn-
cliffe and the neighbouring districts, to the terror and alarm
of the inhabitants, with great destruction to property,
and injury to the persons of her Majesty's subjects: I there-
fore warn and enjoin all persons to abstain from collecting
together or otherwise promoting such unlawful assemblies
and proceedings, and especially exhort them to remain in
their lawful homes as far as possible during the night--
Dated at Wentworth Woodhouse, this 28th day of January,
1870. FrrzwruaAm, Lord Lieutenant of th 3 West Riding of
Yorkshire."

AN INGENIOUS CALCULATION. A German paper
has made the following calculation: A train composed of
all the locomotives and railway carriages in Europe wo: •1
reach from St. Pctersbur, to Paris, and would contain
400,000 passenger carriages, and 500,000 luggage vans.
The railways of Europe are carried over 62,000 large and
small bridges, and go through thirty-four miles of
tunnel. 150,000,000 cwt. of iron has been used for the
rails, 80,000,000 cwt. of coals is required yearly to feed
the engines. The network of European railways includes
all states except Greece, Lippe-lletmold, NiTaldeck, and a
few other very small German States. It represents a
length of 70,718 miles; 18,000 locomotives are employed
on it; the distance these rush over during the year is
60,600,000 miles. If to this is added the distance passed
Dyer by passenger carriages and luggage vans, we get to
100,004,000 of miles. .

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HER MAJESTY.

OSBORNE, Jan. 31.
The Queen walked in the grounds this morn-
ing.

Their Royal Highnesses Princess Beatrice,
Princess Louise, and Prince Leopold also went
out.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

AMERICA.'
(Per French.Atlalitic Cable.)
NEW YORK, Jan. 31.
The North German Lloyd's steamer Deutschland
arrived here at 10 a.m. to-day.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
CLOSING PRICES.

Gold closed;at 121 f ; the highest quotation dur-
ing the day was 124 ; the lowest, 121 f.
Sterling Exchange on London lO9.
5-20 U. S. Bonds, 1882 llsf.

44 "
1885 ll5l.
It "
1867 1144.
10-40 66
Illinois l36f.
Eric 24.
Cotton—Mid. upland 2sf c.
Petroleum—Standard White 3lc.
Flour, extra state, $5.10c. to $5.70c. Corn, old
mixed, sl.6c.

FRANCE.

PARIS, Jan. 31, Evening.

In to-day's sitting of the Legislative Body, M.
Dupuy do Lome blamed the Ministerial decrees of
the 9th of January respecting the temporary ad-
mission of iron and cotton, and demanded their
suspension until the result of the investigation
into the working of the Commercial Treaties was
made known.

M. Buffet, the Minister of Finance, defended the
decrees, and repelled the accusation of desiring to
encroach upon the rights of the House. The
decrees, he said, could not have the effect of impe-
rilling the principle of temporary admissions, but
were only intended to suppress abuse and fraud.

The Minister explained that by the system of
Custom-house permits illicit profits were made by
certain large manufacturers, and proceeded :—" If
you blame the suppression of this fraud, then blame
me, for it is I who have suppressed them." The
Minister further muounced the intention of the
Government to propose the abrogation of clause 7
of the law of 1836, and to introduce shortly ano-
ther bill to regulate the temporary admissions for
the future. In conclusion, the Minister said :--
"The Government inclines to the opinion that all
contracts bearing an earlier date than the decrees
referred to should be allowed to hold good."
The speech of M. Buffet was well received, and
frequently applauded by the House.

After some remarks from M. Geuton and M.
Jules Favre the debate closed, and the House
passed to the simple order of theday by 191 against
six votes.

BOURSE, Jan. 31.—Three: o'clock—The marktt
closed as follows :

4} per Cont.
3 per Cent
End of month 73 90
Credit Mobilier
Transatlantic 205
Credit Foncier 1797 50
Paris Gas 1670
Suez Canal 341 25
RAILWA'

Bank Shares 2900
It&Fan Fives 55 10
Austrian Fives
Ottoman Loan 320
Do. Debt 4l 40
Spanish Threes
B.ome Debt 22 50
Deferred
Ye,

Cash_
Orleans
Western
Northern
Strasburg
Lyons and Mediterranean
Southern..... 6lO
Sardinian
Austrian
Lombard
North of Spain
Saragossa
Roman.....

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NEW MUSIC.

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We have before had to speak favourably of the
songs of Mr. Alfred S. Gatty. We have now a
very pretty ballad, " the Northern Star," and an
excellent comic song " I'm so Sleepy," by the same
author, each of which, although widely different in
style, show that the composer is making rapid
strides towards perfect excellence. The first ballad
is admirably suited to a mezzo-soprano. The
" Smile of those we Love," by W. F. Taylor, is a
perfect gem of melody. Each of the above are
published by Robert Cocks and Co., New Burling-
ton-street.

Messrs. Schott, of Regent-street, have just pub-
lished a work by Gottschalk, entitled 4, The Cry
of Deliverance," which is perhaps one of the most
effective pieces ever composed for the pianoforte.
Some performers may prefer " Trovatore," by the
same celebrated author, but the two are really so
excellent that we recommend them both as being
two of the most brilliant compositions lately pub-
lished. Pauer's " Cascade" is a delicious bit of
melody, but, although differing materially from
the other pieces named, it forms one of the finest
studies imaginable for the proficient on the piano-
forte.

Messrs. Brewer, of Biehopsgate-street, have pro-
duced a series of selections from the most celebrated
operas, in such an admirable form that they each
become a very attractive piece for the pianoforte.
The " Barber of Seville," by Cramer, and " Trove-
tore," by Beyer, are excellently done, and so, in-
deed, is the whole series ; and, therefore, to those
desiring a pretty and taking piece we commend one
or other of these very dashing yet artistic arrange-
ments.

" Irish Diamonds" is the name of Willie Pape's
last new compositions for the pianoforte, and a more
melodious and brilliant arrangement of the gems of
Irish melody we have never heard. They are pieces
of exceeding brilliancy, and to the advance 3 player
they are just the thing required, as they display the
ability of the performer to the very utmost. They
are published by Mr. Jefferys, of Berners-street.
Messrs. Metzler, of Great Marlborough-street,
have published four of the sweetest ballads ever
composed. They are as follows The Friends
we had at School," by Wrighton ; " What do the
Angels Dream of, Mother ?" by Gounod ; "1 stood
once more by the Old Church Stile," and "Maijories
Almanack," by Madame Santos-Dolby. We com-
mend each of these to every lady of taste, as they
will prove an important addition to their repertoire
of ballad music.

" A Dream of Spring" is a short, pretty, and easy
solo for the pianoforte, by J. L. Ellerton ; and "Ye
that in waters glide," by the same author, is a per-
fect vocal gem. Both are published by C. Lousdale,
of Old Bond-street.

6, Arise, sweet, arise," by W. Alfred Gibbs, is a
melodious composition, and one that shows the
author of both words and music has true taste, and
great ability. It is published by Hutchings and
Romer, Conduit-street.

The very extensive Distillery now being erected
at Belfast, with all recent improvements for the manufacture of
Irish whisky, by 3lessis. DUN VILLE & Co., who have gained
a world-wide celebrity for their fine old Irish whisky, is to be
called " The Royal Irish Distillery."