The Sun.
London, England, 1856-11-07 00:00:00

THE AFRICAN MAIL.

PLYMOUTH, FRIDAY.
The Niger arrived here this morning with Afri-
can mails, 18 passengers, 2,000 ounces of gold, and
a full cargo. She left Fernando Po ou October 2d ;
Lagos, 7th ; Accra, 9th ; Cape Coast, 11th ; Mon-
rovia, 14th ; Sierra Leone, 21st ; Gambia, 24th ;
Goree, 25 ch ; Teneriffe, 29th ; and Madeira, 31st.
The coast generally was healthy. Affairs were
quiet ; trade was dull.

Teneriffe and Madeira were free from cholera.
The scourge, Prometheus, and Minx were at
Lagos. The lecla, Myrmidon, and Bloodhound
were at Sierra Leone. The Candace mail packet
and the Haspar were at Madeira.
A. serious collision occurred at Bonny on the 21st
of September among the natives, many of whom
on both sides were killed and wounded. The
affray was terminated by the interposition of the
traders. Since the removal of King Peppel the
chiefs have had frequent disputes, which are likely
to continue unless the King is restored.
The traders fired on the town of Cameroons on
the 25th of September, in order to frighten the
natives, who refused to pay their debts. No damage
was done.

The inhabitants of Lagos are fearful of an attack
from King Rosoko, who claims some slaTes there.

Y'sterday a scaffolding was erected in the vestibule of
the General Post-office, for the purpose of removing the
present roof. It is to be replaced by one of glass.
The Nuremberg Correspon-lent has a letter from Swit-
zerland, which says that enrolments for Naples on a
large scale are being carried on very actively in that
country, a high bounty and good pay being offered to
recruits.

DISCOVERY OP ANRER.-1 letter from Konigsberg
states in the province of Pru-sia, not far from the coasts
of the Baltic, a large layer of yellow amber has been
discovered. It is in Prussian Lithuania, near the vil-
lage of Proekuls.

A telegraphic despatch from Frankfort states that the
Committee of the Diet, composed of the representatives
of Austria, Prussia, Bavaria, Wurtemberg, Saxony,
Baden, and Hesse Darmstadt, has declared in favour of
Prussia as regards the affair of Neuchatel.
Prussia is, according to the Jou;iial des Debats,
likely to join the Russo-French all:lance, which the organ
of the Orleanists is anxious
44,0 see established, in the
interest of course of the
l'Aapoleon dynasty.
A journal of Nior.; (Deux-Sevres) says that for some
'
days past flights
birds have been seen in the neigh•
b,urhood p9O :ing; from the north to the south. This is
coneideree. an indication of an early and severe winter.
g Towx, Sept. 19.—The 80th Regiment
arri7fed here this morning, after a toilsome march from
the Bay. The band of the 6th marched out to welcome
them, and headed the column of about 300 strong in their
entry to the city.
DEATH OF LORD MIDDLETON, CAPTAIN R.N.—We
regret to announce the death of Captain the Right Hon,
Dighy Lord Middleton, which mournful event took
place on Wednesday, at Wollaton, Notts. Ha entered
the navy May 20, 1782, and obtained his first commis-
sion Jan. 10, 1794.

DEATH OF CAPTAIN DANlELL.—Retired Captain G.
Daniell died on the 2d inst., at his residence, Mount
Dillon, Dublin. Re entered the navy June 24,1810.
DEATH OF COMMANDER GLANVILL.—Retired Com-
mander G. Glanvill (order in council, 1816) died at
Southdown, Millbrook, recently, at the advanced age of
86. He entered the navy June 3, 1790.
DEATH OF PAUL DELAROCHE.—The French papers
announce the death of the celebrated Paul Delaroche.
He was only 59 years of age. He had the satisfacti en
before his death to see restored his great work, the finest
mural painting in France, which was feared to have
been irreparably damaged by the fire at the Ecole des
Beaux Arta about two years ago. In the course of the
morning of Tuesday last he was engaged in conversation
with M. Horace
_Vernet, his father-in-law, with M.
Goupil, and with bile of his medical attendants.
Death was out CA hie thoughts ; and it is even men-
tioned that he sent a message to a tailor respecting
the shape of a new Coat. Shortly afterwards,
while 'sitting in an arm chair—without betraying
P. any agitation a groan—his When m b.eavdernfeeltl
on his
and his friends reached his side he was a corpse. The
b reaaonrd utteringe was dead.
cause was disease of the heart.

DEATH OF MR. A. BRETTLE..—A few days since an I
ordinary announcement in the advertising columns of
Cfalignani's Messenger stated that Mr. Alfred Brettlo
had died of epilepsy at his residence, 91, Champs El
sees. It has been since stated in some London journal
that the deceased gentleman, being at the Chantilly
races, gave up his seat inside his carriage to a friend,
and getting upon the top seat he fell off (having drunk
too much champagne), and died of the injuries received.
FREN
Some of Mr. Brettle's friends, not being satisfied as to
the cause of his death, have applied to the Procureur-
Imperial to postpone the funeral, and order a post
modem examination, which is expected to take place
to-day.CH COINAGE.—By a ministerial decision, for
every million of francs struck off in five franc pieces there
are 50,000 f. produced in smaller coins—viz., 10,0001. in
2f., 25,000 f. in lf., 12,500 f. in 50c., and 2,5001. in 20c.
The million of gold is divided as follows :-850,000f. in
20f., 100,000 f. in 10f., and 50,000 f. in sf. pieces.
Letters from St. Petersburg state that Prince Gort-
schakoff, the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, has
had a long conferedce with Baron de Werther, the Prus-
sian ambassador, on the subject of Neuchatel, and that
the Cour s of Prussia and Russia are in accord as to the
st2ps to be taken in this affair. The journals of Vienna,
on their side, state that Austria also shares the views
of Prussia on the subject.
ANOTHER DEATH IFROaI INJURIES RECEIVED AT THE
SURREY GARDENS.—Lait evening Mr. W. Carter, coro•
ner for East Surrey, held an inquest at Stamford Rooms,
Stsmford•street, Blackfriars-road, relative to the death
of Mr. James Clare, who was one of the parties injured
at the Surrey Gardaas, on Sunday, the 19th ult. The
Coroner intimated that after the recent lengthened in-
quiry he did not coneider it necessary to put the coun-
try be the expense of examining the numerous witnesses.
Toe jury accordingly returned au open verdict.
IMPORTANT To SHIPOWNERS AND UNDERWRITERS.—
LIVERPOOL, Thursday.--The committee of the !Aiverpool
Underwriters' Association have received a communica-
don from New York, announcing that the insurance
offices in that city have agreed to limit the loading of
American built ships engaged in the carriage of grain to
three•fourths of their registered tonnage.
MADAME Tues Ann's FAUIDITION.—SeveraI additions
have lately been made in the orchestra by a clever adap•
Wien of drums, cymbals, bells, &c. ; they are chiefly at-
tached to other instruments, and thereby greatly in-
crease the power and effect of the musical department,
which is one of the charms and graces of attraction to
this popular establishment. Many novelties are, we un-
derstand, in progress to amuse and instruct the visitors
dui ing the time of the Cattle Sho e in Baker-.greet.
The Toronto Colonist says :—" We undc sand that
tha Government have just completed a survey and plans
to build two fortifications and two towers at St. Lain
bert, South Montreal. Ono of the fortifications we un-
derstand, and one of the towers, is to be erected above
the Victoria-bridge ; the others just below the works of
the Champlain and St. Lawrence Railway Company."
A. letter from Lille says Nothing is talked of here
but nn affair which, if carried out, will completely change
the face of the town. It is in contemplation to demolish
thee ramparts and fortifications, and carry the line of de-
ff mce beyond the adjoining commune of Wazerrunee nod
'oven E quermes. Lille, sedlich has now n population of
from 75,000 to 80,000 souls, heaped as it were one on
another in courts and garrets, will then be able to breathe
freely, and have plenty of accommodation."
THE LATE ATTEMPTED Ass ASSINATION IN SPITAL-
FIUDS.—YostonIay morning the police-constable War-
ner, 53 ft, and the oun man Moore, who were stabbed
g
by the German en Sunday morning last in Spitalfields,
were reported by the house surgeon of the London Hos-
y
pital to be in a very dangerous position. The condition
of Moore has not improved since Tuesday, and of the
twee he appears to be in the more critical state.
A letter front Berlin, of the 3d, says :—" The
Russian Aide-de-camp Ald.ebinski, who arrived here
last week from St. Petenburg, has left for Paris.
His journey is connected. with the more intimate
relations now taki:
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pJa. plAce between France a nd