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London, England, 1856-05-13

BIRTIIS.

OP .A SON.
On the 12th inst., at 81, Westbourne-terraee, the 'wife
of P. C. Ralli, Esq.
•
Ou the 12th inst., at Turnbam-green, the wife of $
Leach, Esq.

OP A DAUGHTER.
On the 10th inst., at Dublin, the wife of Lieut..CoPnel
Pattle, 16th Lancers.
On the 12th inst., at 11, Claremont•row, Barnsber
road, the wife of Bristow Hunt, Esq.

MARRIED.,
On the 10th inst., at Elstead, Arthur, son of the Irk/
Rev. J. Griffin. rector of Bradley, Hants,. to Franc, 4i
Cornelia, youngest daughter of the late Lieutenant-Genets
Burr, and widow of Charles Bush°, Esq., of Elstead
Lodge, Surrey.
London, England, 1856-05-13

which we have endeavoured to give a slight idea ; and
though there were scarcely three consecutive minutes in
f which the piers at London Bridge were clear, yet by
the admirable foresight of the different companies, no
crowding of steam-boats or confusion whatever took
place, and the celerity with which the thousands of per-
sons were landed or embarked was not the least sur.
prising feature of the day. The Citizen and Iron Boats,
instead of starting from the Shades, went from the Old
Swan Pier, and thus avoided any collision with the
Greenwich and Woolwich boats. In addition to the
steam traffic, almost every other description of craft
was out for the nonce, and even the poor old for-
saken wherry-men came in for a share of the publi
p ttronage, and their little, boats dancing about in the
swell of the steamers fermed no unpicturesque objects,
and served admirably to fill in the details of the animated
picture presented to the eye of thespe,,tator. How many
thousands availed themselves of the holiday to take a
trip on the river we do rot know ; but this we do knew,
that it is worth anybody's while to step down to London-
bridge for a few minuets, and take a look at the river on
a fine Whit-Monday.
London, England, 1856-05-13

EXPORTS.

Cotton Woll.—The market has remained steady ; the
last advice s from home caused an advance in Broach,
Dhollera, Oomrawutty to 105 r., 10.0 r., and 101 r. ; since
then, however, they have declined.
Sheep's Wool is in very good demand ; Rhorassan
and Meckra❑ have advanced, but Marwar and Cutch
remain as last quoted. The latter is scarce.
Ilemp.—Rajapore and Ghattee for local consumption
are in gosd demand. There is no change in Calicut.
Pepper.—Bhutcole and Malabar are both in good de-
mand

Oil Seeds.—Linseed and rape are both dull. Teel is
in good demand, and Niger is scarce ; but there is no
change in prices.
Cochineal is somewhat difficult to be put off.
Saffron is very dull of sale, and in no inquiry at all.
Opium—Last accounts from China were so favourable
that prices have advanced, and we now quote for Mund-
leiseir 1,135 r. to 1,140 r., and for Indore 1,125 r. t01,130r.

EXCHANGE.
Advanced to 23 2d for ffrst-class paper on arrival of
the China Mail, and at that rate has continued steady,
although we heard of purchases of bank bills at 2s 10 ;
local credits were let off at 2s 2d to 2321 d ; and docu-
ments may be quoted to 2s 23d ; on Calcutta, 60 days'
sight, 99r. ; on China, 60 days' sight, 218 r.
FREIGHTS.
There is a backwardness to enter into fresh engage-
ments, particularly (for China, whither the rate is en-
tirely nominal, and none can be named. To Liverpool
and London tonnage may be obtained for immediate
shipment at 4/. ss. per ton, and for linseed at 4/. 10.,. ;
otherwise 41. 7s. 6d. per ton is the current rate.
London, England, 1856-05-13

ITALY.

In the Sardinian Chamber of Deputies, on the
7th iust., M. Boncompagni presiding,
M. Terenzio Mamiani said—The Conferences
just terminated at Paris have demonstrated the
certain and unexceptionable fact, that Russia has
been constrained by her losses to accept the con-
ditions of peace offered to her. Russia has dis-
covered her weakness,
and proved this flagrant
truth, that where all is drooping within but.
feeble resistance can be made without. She has
found also that half-civilisation is worse than com-
plete barbarism. The abasement of Russia has
broken the northern league, and the pact of the
Holy Alliance has been dissolved. Russia has lost
the supreme patronage which she exercised over
Germany, which in its turn will comprehend
the necessity of foregoing theory for practice—of
applying principles and suiting acts to sentiments.
The war just concluded has proved to Great Britain
that a nation which applies itself only to commerce
and industrial pursuits incurs the danger of losing
its vigour and ancient magnanimity ; and that no
people can live isolated in the world, or deprived
of sure and powerful alliances. The two greatest
countries of the world have concluded a fruitful
and durable alliance. Without unsettling her
E
alliance with France, England should hence-
forth seek new friends among the peoples ripe
for civil freedom, and prepared to obtain
their legitimate and natural rights in Italy
and Germany. To Germany it is not indepen-
dence which is wanting—it is life and national
representation. What fruitful policy can there be
for England, save that only which consists in
aiding other peoples to the acquisition of liberty ?
I believe that soon throughout civilised Europe,
not excluding therefrom Russia, there will not be
any despotic government save that of Austria.
This power, on account of the extreme heteroge-
neousness of its elements, can never pass to any
other regime. As for the pale satellites which
gravitate round this star—Naples, Florence, Parma,
Modena, Rome—they want even the excuse of
Austria, and we shall see how much longer their
government can be carried on arbitrarily and illibe.
London, England, 1856-05-13

CFIELMSFI

The sale for wheat was bri
samples were worth from is t(
last week. Second-rate quail
per qr. Spring corn firm at
Wheat., white, old, per s. s.
qr. 52 77 1
new 52 75
red, old 51. 69

new 50 63
Barley 30 3S

Chevalier
33 42
Grinding 2B 36
Malt 71 75
Chevalier 73 77

COLCHESTER— MAY 10.
A fair supply of wheat; much higher prices were °.,,h
at the commencement than buyers were disposed to i 0
but the trade ruled firm at rather over last week's r#l
barley nominal, the malting season being over. in
or peas no material alteration in valve.
Prices to-daywere as follow :—Wheat, white, 68s 0 10;
,01
red, 6Gs to 70s; barley, 3r;s to 40s ; cats, 22s to 26s ;
Mazagan, 36s to 38s ; middle and small, 40s to 445; r
white, 40's to 42s ; grey, 40s to 425.

Official Statemen t of the Quantities of Corn, &c
in the port of London, from the following pi
the 4th to the 10th May, both inclusive.

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Harwich f 667 F 0; 25 --
Leigh 1334 36,, —— 19 S
l'zlaldon 1335) —) 201 ;185 143,%
------

KIRKCALDY—MIT 10.
Good supplies of wheat and oats, but trifling of Jorlel
Sales ready for all sorts at last week's prices.
Wheat. Barley. I Oats. I
First
Second
Third ti9s Od 39s Od I 26s Od

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London, England, 1856-05-13

ASTLEY'S AMPHITHEATRE.

Mr. W. Cooke has nobly redeemed the promise he
gave some time ago respecting his Whitsuntide novelty.
Last night he produced one of the most extraordinary
spectacles ever presented to the public, even in the re-
nowned "Temple of the Arts." The new romantic drama
is entitled " The Horse of the Cavern, or the Mounted
Brigands of the Abruzzi," in which all the resources of
Astley's are displayed in the most effective manner.
The plot is of a wild and interesting mature, introducing
scenes of bandit plunder and revelling, conflicts with
the Government troops, deeds of daring in escape and
rescue, and, in a word, all the chequered passages of
brigand life. The scenery is excellently c mtrived, so
as to give the most picturesque features of the rude
mountain retreats of the Abruzzi, and the situations are
adthirably combined. The Scenes in the Arena which
followed comprise several new feats of horsemanship, in
which great artistic skill is exhibited, showing the high
degree of training to which Mr. Cooke has brought his
beautiful stud.
London, England, 1856-05-13

CRYSTAL PALACE.

Yesterday the crystal structure at Sydenham proved
indeed the people's palace. All day long the rail-
way trains were running to and fro, and every quarter
of an hour, from nine o'clock until late in the afternoon,
landed in the Palace grounds some hundreds of persons,
who preferred the best shilling's worth of rational and in-
tellectual amusement in the world to Greenwich or
Wandsworth fairs, the overcrowded steam-boats, or those
various other attractions which at holiday times promise
for a consideration recreation and enjoyment to the toil-
worn artisans of the metropolis.

The Scutari Monument and Marochetti's Peace Trophy
as being the latest novelties, commanded the largest
amount of attention ; but in the latter case, if the audi-
ble criticisms expressed by the crowds who congregated
around it from time to time may be taken as a criterion,
that attention partook but little of the character of ap-
probation. There were the Company's band, the Royal
Artillery band, which relieved each other in the perform.
ance of some of the most popular pieces of our most
popular musical composers—and there were the flowers,
indigenous and exotic, whose charms of form, colour,
and scent—now, thanks to Sir Joseph Paxton's admir-
able gardening, almost in full perfection—more than
divided, with the arahitectural courts, the beautiful
specimens of decorative art, and the other wonders which
the interior of this gigantic glass case displays, the at-
tention of the artisan class who assembled in prodigious
numbers. There was but ono drawback to the comfort
of the visitors, and that was in the very inadequate ar-
rangements for ingress and egress from and to the trains
at the Palace station. It may be that the authorities
never contemplated the requirement 'of station room
for so many as had to be provided for yesterday ; but,
if not, the experience they have now acquired—profit-
able as it must have been—will, it is to be hoped, in-
duce them to make such alterations as will prevent the
boxing-up of eight or nine hundred individuals while
waiting for the return trains in a room insufficient to
accommodate half the number, and which, by the com-
bined operation of the crowd within and the heat•at-
tracting materials of which it is composed, is raised to
an atmosphere which we may presume is not very much
below that of the celebrated black•hole of Calcutta.
London, England, 1856-05-13

Coluiti7 llarketq.

CEIELSISP

The sale for wheat was bri
samples were worth from is ti
last week. Second-rate quali
per qr. Spriug corn firm at
Wheat, white, old, per s. a.
qr. 52 77

new
red, old 51 69
new,...50 68
Barley 30 38
Chevalier 33 42
Grinding 2B 26
Malt 71 75
Chevalier 73 77
London, England, 1856-05-13

MALTA.

A despatch, dated May g:says—For three days
past there have been serious collisions between
parties of the Italian Legion and the police, the
English troops, and the inhabitants. The inspector
of police has been killed, and an officer of the ma-
rines wounded. General Pennefather has arrested
a number of Italians and Maltese. On the Bth the
revolted Legionaries entrenched themselves in a
fort. The general marched his troops, and brought
artillery to bear upon the buildings. A speedy
submission was expected.
London, England, 1856-05-13

IRD-MAT 9.

isker to-day, and the better
;0 Ls per qr. more money than
Ales sold at an advance of is
last week's rates.

s. 0.
Oats, per qr 22 28
Peas, Partridge 3B CI
White 40 41
Boiling 4l 45
Dun 37 3!
Beans, Tick ........ . 35 „1
Harrow ticks 37 3„,
Mazagan 34 "7
Ditto, new 33 31

COLCHESTER— MAT 10.
A fair supply of wheat ; much higher prices were asked
at the commencement than buyers were disposed to give'
but the Wade ruledt firm at rather over last week's rates ;
barley nominal, the malting seas-n being over. In beans
or peas no material alteration in valve.
Prices to-day were as follow :—Wbeat white, 68s to Os;
red, 66s to 70s; barley, 36s to 40s ; oats, 22s to 26s ; besot'
Mazagan, 36s to 38s ; middle and small, 40s to 445; Pe"
white, 40s to 42s ; grey, 40s to 425.

Official Statement of the Quantities of Corn, &c., receive°
in the port of London, from the following ports, fr°'ll
the 4th to the 10th May, both inclusive.

ig A A
240 - . 930,
067 0,
354 36
1.335

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ra 31
0 (A

Colchester ,
Harwich
Leigh
Vlaldon

KIRK

201

:CALDY-Mix 10.

52
25
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Good supplies of wheat and oats, but trifling of barley'
Sales ready for all sorts at last week's prices.
Wheat. Barley. I Oats. f Bean%
First 72s Od I 43s Od r. 30s Od I es
Second IOd
Third s9s Od I 39s Od 1 26s Od I Os v

IT.—MAT 12.
the close of the market.
I Wallsend, &c.

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London, England, 1856-05-13

WOODIN'S ENTERTAINMENT.

Last night, in order to gratify the holiday makers,
Mr. Woodin introduee'd several new features in his
popular Olio of Oddities. These are grouped under the
comprehensive title of " Off by the Train ;" and here we
are presented with a graphic sketch of the interior of a
railway station, with passengers arriving in rapid succes-
sion. and demanding tickets with more or less of ern-
pressement. These are each personified, the changes
taking place with the utmost rapidity, and the peculiari-
ties of each being hit off with inimitable effect. Not the
least amusing character is the elderly lady who, at the
end of the journey, is in great perplexity at the loss of
her ticket, and at length discovers it in her glove !
Amongst his greatest efforts must be classed his full-
length portrait of Mrs. W. J. Florence, in the- part of
the Yankee Housekeeper„ It was a perfect daguerreo
type of this talented artist?, and the applause of the
audience could scarcely be sufficiently repressed to allow
Mr. Woodin the opportunity of singing her song of
"Bobbing Around." Of course an enthusiastic encore
followed, which ilr. Woodin goodnaturedly comp ted
with, but substituted another of her Yankee melodies,
which was as vehemently a7plauded. We beg leave to
recommend a visit to Mr, Woodin, feeling assured that
all who go there will confess, at the conclusion of the
entertainment, that- Mr. Woodin is a host in himself,
and that his entertainment is, like himself, inimitable.
London, England, 1856-05-13

OLYMPIC THEATRE:

A romantic drama, in fire acts, entitled "Retribu-
tion," was produced here last night for the first time.
If not from a French drama direct, it is fiunded on a
decided French plot, and is said to be the handy-work
of Mr. Torn Taylor.

The main beam of the story is the avenEenaent that
one man takes upon another for the seiuction of his
wife.

The acting of this piece was excellent throughout.
The scenery and furniture were in the inost excellent
taste, and altogether the framework was worthy of a
better piece. The audience were divided in their ver-
dict. It, however, is so elegantly put on the stave, has
so many minute points of interest and is so well acted,
that it probably will, for a while, keep its place on this
stage.

SURREY THEATRE.
The talented lessees of this popular place of amuse-
ment have entered into an engagement with Mr. and
Mrs. Keeley for a limited number of nights, and last
evening those clever artistes male their first appearance.
The drama selected for the occasion was "Jack Shep-
pard," in which Mrs. Keeley sustained her original
character of the hero, Jack. The performance of the
part by Mrs. Keeley is so well known and appreciated
that it would be a work of supererogation to make the
slightest remark on the subject ; suffice it, therefore, to
say that last night she was in capital spirits, and played
the part with her accustomed ability. Judging from
the appearance of the theatre last night the engagement
of the clever pair will prove a prize for the management
—a prize they most richly deserve for the ability with
which they conduct the affairs of this very popular
theatre.
London, England, 1856-05-13

DIED.

On the 12th inst. Mrs. Harriott Watkins, relict of 061
late Ur. Benjamin Watkins, of 11, Alfred-place, Bedford'
square.
On the 11th inst., John Bradnoy Rippon, Esq., of
Shaeklewell-green, aged GB.
On the 11th inst., suddenly, Mr. John C. A. Duv3-
11
of 3, Northumberland-street, Strand, aged 59.
On the 10th inst., at Charlton-grove Cottage, Charltol3'
near Woolwich, John Eaton Ralfe, Esq.
On the 7th inst., at 4, Holloway-place, Holloway, °I..
Thomas Cotching, grocer, aged 30.
On the 4th inst., at 24, High-street, Marylebone,
John Parkes, aged 59.
On the 6th inst., at Hastings, the Rev. Henry rhillP
Francis, youngest son of Benjamin Francis, Esq., of v
ford, Norfolk, aged 26.
On the 9th inst., at 26, Orsett-terrace, Hyde-park, 8611:
Meliora, wife of Commander-W. Gore Jones, of 11,10.
gun vessel Assurance, aged D.

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LONDON: Printed and Published by MURDO YOT-735.
of No. 112, Strand, Printer, at The Sun Office, No-112'
Strand, in the Precinct of the Savoy, in the want/. °
taidtiletiez, Tuesday, May 13, 1856.,
London, England, 1856-05-13

A.D. 1720.

110YAL EXCHANGE ASSIJRANCE
CORPORATION,
(Established by Charter of his Majesty George the First),
For SEA, FIRE, LIFE, and ANNUITIES.
OFFICES—ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.
BRANCH OFFICE-29 PALL-MALL.
Octavius Wigram, Esq., Governor.
Esq., *)-Governor.
George William
rearkelllubabrocicak, yT,
Sir John Bart..oas. Deputy-Governor.
henry Bainbridge, Esq. Charles John Manning, Egg.
:dmond S. P. Calvert, Esq. Hon. John T. Leslie Melville.
ohn Garrett Cattley, Esq. Henry Nelson, Esq.
Alexander Colvin, Esq. Edward How*, Palmer, Esq.
A WilliamEW i
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Riveredale Wm. Girabeaegbnsetfohrentll,,,E,EEEsqmssq.q... Charles Robinson, Esq.
William Soltau, Esq. •
Thomas Tooke, Esq.
William Wallace, Esq.
Lancelot Holland, Esq. Charles Baring Young, Esq.
Mgoicar, REFEREE.—SamueI Solly, Esq., F.R.S.
Notice.—The usual fifteen days allowed for payment of Fire Pre.
'niurns falling due at Lady-day will expire on the 9th April.
FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected with this Cor-
oration ore advantageous terms.
In the Life Department, assurances are granted with participation
in profits, or, at lower Premiums, without such participation.
The following table shows the large BO STUSES de^lared tip to the
31st December, 1855, on British Participating Policies of fourteen
Sears' standing, for the sum of'l,oool. each.

DISE,
London, England, 1856-05-13

PROTESTANT ALLIANCE.

The annual meeting of this society was held yester-
day, in the Freemasons' Hall—the Earl of Shaftesbury
in the chair.

The report presented to the meeting stated that seve-
ral additional centres of action had been called forth in
the provinces, though it was to be acknowledged that
many were far from exhibiting the activity acquired in
these days, and that to stimulate the attention of young
men to the controversy with Rome a few prizes of books
had been offered for members of the principal young
men's societies who shalt answer best, at an examination
on the errors of Romanism, and that the proposal had
been met with great spirit by those whom it was intended
to benefit. Eight Protestant meetings for the working
classes in London had been held during the last three
months, and besides these and other meetings, as well
as lectures, in London, there bad been many crowded
Protestant assemblies in the country. The report then
alluded to the society's endeavours to speed the progress
of Protestantism all over the world ; it had released
from prison Cecchetti, in Tuscany; Borginzki, in Aus-
tria ; had taken an active part in the cases of Pianori,
in London ; Euschis Massei, in Austria ; Lezule, at
Prague; Chottin, in France ; and Gomez, in Spain ;
and, during the visit of the Emperor of the French to
London, had caused freedom of worship to be granted
to Protestants in France. The financial statement sho wed
a balance in favour of the society's general fund of 171.
ls. 7id., and of the Martyrs' Memorial Fund of 721. 7s.
7d. ; though, by the failure of Strahan's bank, the sum
of 1261. 193. 6d. was lost from the Martyrs.' Memorial
Fund, and 741. Hs. 2d. to the general fund. The noble
chairman, in his opening address, spoke earnestly of the
steady and rapid progress of Protestantism in Ruman
Catholic countries, and eulogised the people of Sardinia
for resisting the assumptions of Popery. A statement
which he made in the course of the proceedings was re-
ceived with loud cheering—that Lord Palmerston, in
deference to the religious feelings of the people, had given
orders for the discontinuance of the playing of the bands
in the parks on Sundays.
London, England, 1856-05-13

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LLOYD'S SHIPPING.--(This Day.)

LONDON, May 13.—Wind this day at noon, W., light
breeze and dull hazy weather.
FALMOUTH, May 12.—Wind N., freA. —Arrived—
Miles, from Buenos Ayres. Off the port—Argo, from
Bahia, and sailed for Amsterdam ; Tell, Laguna, for Bre-
men. _ _ _

MARGATE, May 12.—A head-board, marked "Kin-
drackel" a brig's lower-mast, and a cargo-book of the
Charlotte Maria, of Fowey, Glanville, master, have been
picked up here.
COWES, May 12.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—Crispin, from
Melbourne ; Alwina, Africa, for Hamburg.
NEWHAVEN, May 12.—The Augusta, from Constanti-
nople to Stavanger, put in yesterday with cargo much
heated, and will discharge.

(PER ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
SOUTHAMPTON, Tuesday Morning.
Arrived- Hope and John Glaiseer, from Newport ; Na-
tive, Llanelly ; John Daniel, Cardiff; Le Poule and Le
Coq, Cherbourg ; Samuel, Swansea.
Sailed—Mary Pops and Ann, far Newport.
LIVERPOOL, Tuesday Morning.
Wind N.
Arrived —Maria, from Antigua ; Exodus, Callao ; Gene-
ral Wiltshire, Charlestown.
Sailed—Margaret (s.), for Havre ; Lord Althorp, Val-
paraiso; Meander, Alexandria ; Callao, Lima ; Lady Mil-
ton, Point de Galle ; Emma, Quebec.
QUEENSTOWN, May 11.
•
Wind N.N.E.
Arrived—Earl of Elgin, from Callao.
Off —Brisies, for Akyab.
KINGSTOWN, May 12.
Wind N.W.
Arrived—Agenora, from Barbadoes.

(BY SUBMARINE AHD BRITISH TELEGRAPH.)
GRAVESEND, Tuesday, 10.10 a.m.
Wind westerly; tide, 21 hours' ebb ; cloudy.
Arrived—Alma, from Thisted ; Prosperity, Brussels;
Hurricane, Calcutta • Ernst, Odense; Commerce, Ham-
burg.' • Merida, St. Vincent.
Sailed—Alipore, for the Cape of Good Hope.
DEAL, Tuesday, 9.42 a.m.

Win. 1 S.S.S., light. _
Passt Id by -Tasmania, Sappho, Antipodes, Statesman,
and Do Iphin, with the whole of the homeward-bound ves-
sels sup posed to leeward yesterday.
Passe. I—Wooloomooloo, from Sydney ; Swanley, Ja-
maica; Alpha, Alexandria; Orwell, Bombay; Sorata,
Callao ; Wilberforce, Mauritius; UM, Antigua—all for
London. -
London, England, 1856-05-13

BELGIUM.

The Moniteur Beige publishes a communicated
article distinguishing between what the Minister
Count Wain really said last Wednesday in the
Chamber and what has been loosely interpreted as
his meaning. The Al sniteur Beige says:—
" The Minister of Foreign Affairs has declared
that the Cabinet of which h is a member will never
propo-e any change in the constitution. He was
not further questioned, and therefore was not called
upon to declare the intentions of Ministers respect-
ing the laws that regulate the press. Had such
questions been put, the Government would have
had only one answer to make, which is that it
meant to reserve to itself, within the pale of the
constituency, its full liberty of action, so as to be
able to submit to the Chambers, when it should
deem that the proper time had arrived, such modi-
fications as might seem to it proper to be introduced
into the laws concerning the press."
London, England, 1856-05-13

2.3o—Fine sunshiny mild weather.

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LONDON, TUESDAY, MAY 13, 1856,

In addition to the Note of the 16th of April
on the general condition of Italy, presented by the
Sardinian Plenipotentiaries to the Governments of
France and England, and on which we commented
in our leading columns yesterday, there was an-
other document of great importance exclusively
relating to the Papal States, which also appeared
in The Sun. This letter was personally delivered
by COMA C-A.VOUP. on the 27th of March, before
the anal signature of " The Precious Treaty." It
gives a deplorable, but, unfortunately, au " ower-
true" account of the condition of the provinces
under the nominal Government of the Holy See
for nearly, seven years past. If that which has
now become the normal state of Italy, with the
single exception of Piedmont, is to be earnestly
deprecated, it is, f possible, even more objec-
tionable in the States of the Church. The Sovereign
Pontiff has been maintained on his temporal throne
solely by foreign intervention. He reigns not in
the hearts of his subjects, but merely by the
force and terror of Austrian bayonets; and
there is but too much reason to fear that
the' occupation may be rendered permanent,
and that Rome will virtually be annexed to the
Empire of FRANOLS JOSEPH, unless some energetic
+torts be forthwith made to introduce a wiser and
re equitable system.
Since 1849 the L
by Austrian troops! egations have been occupied
The state of siege, and of
martial law, have since that time, been in vigour
without interruption. The citizens have forfeited
even the slightest appearance of liberty, for they
are bound, not by the laws of their
country, but
by the regulations of military despotism. An Aus-
trian
General exercises the functions of civil and
military governor, and his will has been substi-
tuted for that which was formerly the law of the
land. Nor is there Any reasonable
ground for
hoping that this 4ntowarcl state of affairs wil,
be brought to a speedy termination. The Cabinet
of Vienna is but too well pleased to have a large
leOdy of troops living at free quarters, and pre-
paring the public mind for even the more tolerable
civil rule of Austria. The PONTIFF dares not pro-
test against this usurpation, inasmuch as he feels
that, if loft to his own resources, he is incapable of
preserving order, and that the departure of the
invading (for practically they are "invading")
troops would b 3 the signal for the sceptre being
wrenched from his impotent grasp. He there-
fore procrastinates—endeavours to delay the evil
hour to the last moment, and will continue to do
so until the coarse of events renders a persistence
in the impolitic course absolutely impossible.
The experience of byegone years, as well as
the, events of the day, prove that sacerdotal domi-
nation is inconsistent with the welfare of the
London, England, 1856-05-13

PROTESTANT ALLIANCE.

The annual meeting of this society was held yester-
day, in the Freemasons' Hall—the Kul of Shaftesbury
in the chair.

The report presented to the meeting stated that seve-
ral additional centres of action had been called forth in
the provinces, though it was to be acknowledged that
many were far from exhibiting the activity acquired in
these days, and that to stimulate the attention of young
men to the controversy with Rome a few prizes of books
had been offered for members of the principal young
men's societies who shall answer best, at an examination
on the errors of Romanism, and that the proprisal had
been met with great spirit by those whom it was intended
to benefit. Eight Protestant meetings for the working
classes in London had been held during the last three
months, and besides these and other meetings, as well
as lectures, in London, there had been many crowded
Protestant assemblies in the country. The report then
alluded to the society's endeavours to speed the progress
of Protestantism all over the world ; it bad released
from prison Cecchetti, in Tuscany ; Borginzki, in Aus-
tria ; had taken an active part in the cases of Pianori,
in London ; Euschis Massei, in Austria ; Lezule, at
Prague; Chottin, in France ; and Gomez, in Spain ;
and, during the visit of the Emperor of the French to
London, bad caused freedom of worship to be granted
to Protestants in France. The financial statement showed
a balance in favour of the society's general fund of 171.
ls. 71d., and of the Martyrs' Memorial Fund of 721. 7s.
7d. ; though, by the failure of Strahan's bank, the sum
of 1261. 19s. 6d. was lost from the Martyrs' Memorial
Fund, and 741. Ils. 2d. to the general fund. The noble
chairman, in his opening address, spoke earnestly of the
steady and rapid progress of Protestantism in Roman
Catholic countries, and eulogised the people of Sardinia
for resisting the assumptions of Popery. A statement
which he made in the course of the proceedings was re-
ceived with loud cheering—that Lord Palmerston, in
deference to the religious feelings of the people, had given
orders for the discontinuance of the playing of the bands
in the parks on Sundays.
London, England, 1856-05-13

Last night, in order to gratify the holiday makers,
Mr. Woodin introduced several new features in hi'
popular Olio of Oddities. These are grouped under the
comprehensive title of " Off by the Train ;" and here we
are presented with a graphic sketch of the interior of a
railway station, with passengers arriving in rapid succes-
sion, and demanding tickets with more or less of on-
pressement. These are each personified, the changes
taking place with the utmost rapidity, and the peculiari•
ties of each being hit off with inimitable effect. Not the
least amusing character is the elderly lady who, at the
end of the journey, is in great perplexity at the loss of
her ticket, and at length discovers it in her glove !
Amongst his greatest efforts mast be classed his full-
length portrait of Mrs. W. J. Florence, in the part of
the Yankee Housekeeper. It was a perfect daguerrel-
type of this talented artiste, and the applause of the
audience could scarcely be sufficiently repressed to allow
Mr. Woodin the opportunity of singing her song of
"Bobbing Around." Of course an enthusiastic encore
followed, which Mr. Woodin goodnaturedly comp led
with, but substituted another of her Yankee melodies,
which was as vehemently applauded. We beg leave to
recommend a visit to Mr. Woodin; feeling assured that
all who go there will confess, at the conclusion of the
entertainment, that Mr. Woodin is a host in himself,
and that his entertainment is, like himself, inimitable.
London, England, 1856-05-13

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The Third Edition. Just Published, twice 55., by post, free, ss. 6d.
N TRUE ft FALSE SPERMATOR itHt E
with the View of distinguishing the Imaginary from the
Real Sufferers under this disease, and Correcting of wide-spread
Errors in relation to their Treatment and Care.
Translated from •he Herman of Dr. PICKFORD.

" Dr. Plcitiord ,s known to English readers by his treqnent practi-
fal contributions to German medical literature. This is the first
+tine, he informs us, that he has addressed himself to the non-moll-
sal reader. We trust this may not be the last, if he shall latest In,
other equally flagrant evil which it may he in hie p >vier to cor-
rect."—London Medical Gazette. " The tr, be of ' Quiet Sympathisers,'
and 'Medical Friends,' are mercilessly imposed : and if this book
could find its w.).3, into the hands of those who seffQr from the com-
plaint of which it treats, we are satisfied that many hundreds would
be saved mite% needless suffering of body and mind, and what is of
leas importance, the,u,zh it is that which the quacks most prize—
much money ......This volume is welt qualified to put an end to the
empirical system of treating Spermatorrhcen, and to place the treat-
ment upon a more rational and nhysiological basis. It is, therefore,
likely to do much good."—Medical Circu'ar.
onion s Ti. lienip.re. 215. Itegent-street.

BE PARTICULAR to address at full length
BENJAMIN EDGINGTON,
2, Duke-stract, Southwark.
MARQUEES, TEN N, and RICK CLOTHS.

RIMEAN TENTS.—A large quantity, suit-
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SOUTHGAT E and BARtIETT, at their Rooms. 22, Fleet-street,
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London, England, 1856-05-13

EXCHANGE.

Advanced to 23 2d Vrfrst-elass paper on arrival of
the China Mail, and at that rate has continued steady,
although we heard of purchases of bank bills at 2s IYd ;
local credits were let off at 23 2id to 2321 d ; and docu-
ments way be quoted to 23 23d ; on Calcutta, GO days'
sight, 99r.; on China, 60 days' sight, 21Er.
FREIGHTS.
There is a backwardness to enter into fresh engage-
ments, particularly (for China, whither the rate is en-
tirely nominal, and none can be named. To Liverpool
and London tonnage may be obtained for immediate
shipment at V. ss. per ton, and for linseed at 4/. 103. ;
otherwise 4/. 7s. 63. per ton is the current rate.

MALTA.
A despatch, dated May 8, says—For three days
past there have been serious collisions between
parties of the Italian Legion and the police, the
English troops, and the inhabitants. The inspector
of police has been killed, and an officer of the ma-
rines wounded. General Pennefather has arrested
a number of Italians and Maltese. On the Bth the
revolted Legionaries entrenched themselves in a
fort. The general marched his troops, and brought
artillery to -bear upon the buildings. A speedy
submission was expected.

THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.
Cape of Good Hope papers to the 22d March in-
clusive have come to hand. On the 13th his Ex-
cellency the Governor, Sir G. Grey, opened the
third session of the first Parliament of that colony,
with the usual formalities. Peace and prosperity
prevailed. The Kafir chiefs expressed a strong
desire to continue friendly relations with the Bri-
tish Government, and though every dependence
was placed upon their word, his Excellency de-
clared that the executive Government would not
be lulled into any unwise security on that account,
but at all times be prepared for any outbreak that
might be made, though at present not at all ex-
pected. The exports of colonial produce had risen
in value in one year from 666,0001. to 970,000.
The sheep's wool alone had increased during that
period 446,0001. to 634.0001.
London, England, 1856-05-13

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t Christmas, 1359, will be allowed to share in the Profits.
At the five divisions of Profits made by this Company, the total
reversionary Bonuses added to the Policies have exceeded 913,000,

At Christmas, 1854, the Assurances in force amounted to upwards
of 4,240,0001.; the Income from the Life Branch in 1854 was more
'hen 200,000/. ; and the Life Assurance Fund (independent of the
Guarantee Capital) exceeded 1,700,0001.
FOREIGN RlStS.—The Extra Premiums required for the East
And West Indies, tho Mritish Colonies, and the northern parts of the
United States of America, have been materially reduced.
INVALID LlVES.—Persons who are not in such sound health as
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may have their Lives insured at Extra Premfums.
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Attained in each case a value not under 501.
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London, England, 1856-05-13

son—the market for cotton piece goods having assumed
a dull appearance, and the prices last quoted being now
obtained with difficulty for grey goods ; grey shirtings
of 40 and 45 inches have declined ; Madapollains';and T
cloth are in fair request, at a slight decline ; long cloths
and domestics of all descriptions are dull of sale.
Bleached Goods--Shirting, low to middling, in good
demand, but fine rather dull—the same remark ap-
plies to Madapollams. Satin spots are in fair request
at a slight decline.

EXPORTS.
Cotton Wolf.—The market has remained steady ; the
last advice s from home caused an advance in Broach,
Dhollera, Oomrawutty to 105 r., 100 r., and 101 r. ; since
then, however, they have declined.
Sheep's Wool is in very good demand ; Khorassan
and Meckran have advanced, but Marwar and Cutch
remain as last quoted. The latter is scarce.
Hemp.—Rajapore and Ghattee for local consumption
are in goad demand. There is no change in Calicut.
Pepper.—Bhutcole and Malabar are both in good de-
mand

Oil Seeds.—Linseed and rape are both dull. Teel is
in good demand, and Niger is 'once ; but there is no
change in prices.
Cochineal is somewhat, difficult to be put off.
Saffron is very dull of sale, and in no inquiry at all.
Opium—Last accounts from China were so favourable
that prices have advanced, and we now quote for Mund-
leiseir 1,135 r. to 1,140 r., and for Indore 1,125 r. to 1,130 r.
London, England, 1856-05-13

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0 N TRUE .3; FALSE SPERMATORRH tEp ,
with the View of distinguishing the. Imaginary from the
Fintrerers under this disease, and C-,rreeting of wide-spread
Errors in relation to their Treatment and Cure.
Translated from the German of Dr. PICKFORD.

" Dr. Pickiorcl is known to English readers by his frequent practi-
cal contributions to. erman medical literature. This is the first
time, he informs us, that he has addressed himself to the non-medi-
cal reader. We trust this may not be the last, if he shall detect any
other equally flagrant evil which it may be in his p)tvor to cor-
rect."—London Medical Gazette. " The tribe of ' Quiet Sympathisers,'
and 'Medical Friends,' are mercilessly exposed; and if this boot
'=.lld find its way into the hands of those who stiffer from the corn-
olalnt of which It treats, we are satisfied that many hundreds would
be saved much needless suffering of body and mind, and what is of
les% importance, though it is that which the quacks most prize—
much money ......This volume is welt qualified to put an end to the
empirical system of treating Spermatorrheea, and to place the treat-
ment upon a more rational anal physiological basis. It is, therefore,
likely to do much good."—Medical Circular.

r•Orteiffil: H. RsMere. '219. Kezellt-streot.
London, England, 1856-05-13

CRYSTAL PALACE.

Yesterday the crystat structure at Sydenham proved
indeed the people's palace. All day long the rail-
way trains were running to and fr,), and every quarter
of an hour, from nine o'clock until late in the afternoon,
landed in the Palace grounds some hundreds of persons,
who preferred the best shilling's worts of rational and in-
tellectual amusement in the world to Greenwich or
Wandsworth fairs, the overcrowded steam-boats, or those
•arious other attractions which at holiday tines promise
for a consideration recreation and enjoyment to the toil-
worn artisans of the metropolis.

The Scutari Monument and Marochetti's Peace Trophy
as being the latest novelties, commanded the largest
amount of attention ; but in the latter case, if the audi-
ble criticisms expressed by the crowds who congregated
around it from time to time may be taken as a criterion,
that attention partook but little of the character of ap-
probation. There were the Company's band, the Royal
Artillery band, which relieved each other in the perform-
ance of some of the most popular pieces of our most
popular musical composers—and there were the flowers,
indigenous and exotic, whose charms of form, colour,
and scent—now, thanks to Sir Joseph Paxton's admir-
able gardening, almost in full perfection—more than
divided, with the arahitectural courts, the beautiful
specimens of decorative art, and the other wonders which
the interior of this gigantic glass case displays, the at-
tention of the artisan class who assembled in prodigious
numbers. There w.:ts but one drawback to the comfort
of the visitors, and that was in the very inadequate ar-
rangements for ingress and egress from and to the trains
at the Palace station. It may be that the authorities
never contemplated the requirement of station room
for so many as had to be provided for yesterday ; but,
if not, the experience they have now acquired—profit-
able as it must have been—will, it is to be hoped, in-
duce them to make such alterations as will prevent the
boxing-up of eight or nine hundred individuals while
waiting for the return trams in a room insufficient to
accommodate half the number, and which, by the com-
bined operation of the crowd within and the heat-at-
tracting materials of which it is composed, is raised to
an atmosphere which we may presume is not very much
below that of the celebrated black-hole of Calcutta.