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London, England, 1856-04-05 00:00:00

of their mißeonduct. If Captain BROWN, Lieu-
tenant JONES, or Ensign ROBINSON had been im-

peached, we should" not see such extraordinary
anxiety to vindicate their characters, although
all their prospects in life were involved in the
result. They would be suffered to remain under
the odium they had incurred, and would be very
energetically snubbed if they dared to put for-
ward any application for redress.

The end and object of the new inquiry is but
too palpable. Let the Commissioners, however,
fairly and impartially discharge the arduous and
important duties confided to their charge. Let
them strive to the best and utmost of their re-
spective abilities to elicit " the truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth," and a true
verdict give according to the evidence, without
fear, prejudice, favour, or affection, and we shall
not regret the additional, albeit the unprecedented
investigation bestowed on the interesting subject,
which must in such cases be energetically followed
up to its legitimate consequences.

CAMP AT BOITLOGNE.—The Euperor of the French,
we hear, intends to form a camp of military instruction
at Boulogne during the summer of this year. It is ex-
pected that nearly 60,000 soldiers will be collected.
LORD JOHN RUSSELL'S SPECIAL MISSION TO VIENNA.
—Yesterday a parliamentary paper was printed, from
which it appears that the amount issued last year "on
account of the expenses of Lord John Russell's special
mission to Vienna," was 2,3321. 16s. 4d.
GREAT ARRIVAL OF HERRINGS AT BILLINGSGATE-
MARKET.—Yesterday morning several tons of fresh her-
rings arrived at Billingsgate-market, and so plentiful
was the supply, that in various parts at the East-end of
London, good sized fish were sold for five and six a
penny. They were eagerly purchased by the poorer
class of persons.
DEATH OF COOMBES, THE EX CHAMPION OF THE THAMES,
—Ori.Thursilay 'Robert Coombes, for many years con-
nected with the River Thames, and patronised by the
various aquatic clubs, expired at his residence, Putney,
after a short illness. Coombes won and retained the
champion belt on several occasions, but was subsequently
beaten and deprived of his laurels by Cole, after a
fiercely-contested race.

ATTEMPTED MllRDER.—Yesterday, Elizabeth Pyne
%vas charged at the Southwark Police-court, with at-
tempting to murder her sister-in-law. The magistrate
remanded her for a week. As she was being taken away
from the dock, she declared she intended to " do for"
her spiteful relative. Doubts are entertained as to her
sanity.

A ukase, just published at St. Petersburg, provides
places for certain officers who belonged to "the depart-
ment of construction" of the fleets of the Black Sea.
They are to hold office in the Ministry of Marine. The
Russian naval stores of the Black Sea are to be removed
to the Baltic.

THE NEW PORT ADMIRAL AT QUEENSTOWN.--On
Tuesday the new Port Admiral, Sir .Elenry D. Chade,
K.C.8., Rear-Admiral of the White, which rank he at-
tained on Jan. 12, 1854, immediately previous to which
period he had been engaged in superintending the gun-
, ery practice of the experimental squadron, hoisted his
flag on board her Majesty's ship Conway, at Queens.
town.

FUNERAL OF THE RIGHT HON. SIR HENRY W. W.
WYNN, K.C.8,, G.C.H.—Yesterday the funeral of this
veteran diplomatist took place at Ruabon, Denbighshire.
The funeral was of a I,trictlyorivate character, being only
attended by relative 3 and tenantry on the Wynnstay
estate.

MINING INTELLIGENCE.—In some of the heavier divi-
dend stocks a good business has been doing this week.
Buller advanced to 575, owing to the discovery of anew
lode in driving the cress-cut north in the 50. At Basset
meeting, a dividend of 121. 10s. per share was declared ;
the new discovery here is looking well, and shares have
been done at 410, ex div. South Frances is also looking
better, and shares sought after at 335 to 340 ; Devon
Consols, 400 buyers ; South Caradon, 295 to 300; West
Caradon, 140 to 1424 ; Mary Ann shares have advanced
to 26, 27, and in good request ; Trelawnys remain
quiet.—Mining Journal of this day.
DIE PEACE PEN.—The eagle's quill with which the
treaty of peace has been signed was plucked from the
wing of the Imperial eagle in the Jardin des Plantes by
M. Feuillet de Conches, and after having done its duty
was presented, in a handsome case, to the Empress, with
a certificate attesting its authenticity. It was idly said
that M. Feuillet de Conches had to encounter a smart
struggle with the Imperial bird before he consented to
be deplumed, but it was admitted that the able chef du
Departement des Protocols exhibited great sangfroid on
the trying occasion. It was also rumoured that he bad
suffered some slight injury from the beak and talons of
the noble bird. This is incorrect. M. de Conches suf-
fered no personal injury in the acquisition of the opima
spolia, and his cautious though determined tactics com-
pletely outgeneralled the eagle. M. Feuillet de Conches
has been promoted in the Legion of Honour or his
services.

OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS.—A foot-race of 100 yards
took place on Thursday at, Lord's Cricket•groun'l,
bo-
tween Mr. A. Hayter (son of the Right Hon. W. G.
flayi,er•) and Serjeant Newton, of the Gren idier Guards.
Both had won several races before, but the sergeant,
who wag backed by Captain Bathurst, was the favourite
at 3to 1. At half past three they appeared stripped,
Mr. Hayter wearing the Eton blu'. After two false
starts they got away together, Mr. Hayter taking the
lead. About the middle, the serjeant, encouraged by
his friends, made a desperate effort, but never quite got
op, and after a splendid raiie Mr. Flayter breasted the
handkerchief first by about half a yard, amid loud cheers.
A good deal of money changed hands at the unexpected
result, Mr. Hayter himself winning a good stake. Capt.
the lIon.H. Monck, of the Coldstream Guards, officiated
as umpire.

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rested in the new undertaking. Should the speculation
be successful other steam lines are likely to be carried
out by the same company.
VACANCIES, APPOINTMENTS, AND PROMOTIONS IN THE
CIVIL SERVICE.—C. lonia, Department : The °dice of
Captain-General and Goverver-in-Chief of the colony of
the Victoria (late Port Philip) Las become vacant by the
death of Sir Charles Hetham, K.C.8.• salary, 5,000/
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Cuxhaven' Hanseatic Republic, has been vacated by the
death of Mr. Henry Hempen Dutton. Woods and
Forests : A vacancy has been caused in the office of
superintendent of Hampton Court PalaceeGardene, by
the death of Mr. James Neil. War Department : A
vacancy has been caused in the office of second-class
clerk in the Gun Wharf, Ordnance Storekeepers' Depart-
ment, Portsmouth, by the removal of Mr. G. J. Charlier.
Sir Harry D. Jones has been appointed Governor of
Sandhurst Military College. Mr. H. Potter, of the War
Department, Woolwich, has been appointed a clerk of
the third class in the Storekeeper's Department at
Dublin. University of London : A vacancy has been
created in the office of registrar of the University
of London, Burlington-house, by the death of Mr.
Richard Wellesley Rothman. General Post-office :
Mr. J. B. Ellen, surveyor's clerk of the second class,
has been promoted to first class. Customs—The deputy
chairmanship of the Board of Customs has become vacant
by the death of the Right Hon. George R, Dawson.
Mr. Isaac William Glenny has been appointed a clerk
for general business in London. Mr. William G.
Flewker has been promoted from second to first' class.
clerk in the Long-room at Liverpool. Mr. Joseph
Pyke has been promoted from third to second class, clerk
in the Long-room at Liverpool. Mr. James.Monkhouse
has been promoted from fourth to third class clerk in the
Long-room at Liverpool. Ireland—A vacancy in the
post of second clerk in the Inspector of Lunatic Asylums-
office, Dublin Castle, has been caused by the appoint-
ment ef Mr. John M'Kenna to the Chief Secretary's-
office. Cape of God Hope—Mr. John Campbell has
been appointed justice of the peace for the district ef
Bathurst. Mr. John Rainier has been appointed civil
commissioner and resident magistrate for the division
and district of Malmesbury.—Civil Service Gazette.
REMOVAL OF THE BLOCSADE.—The announcement by
Lord Palmerston last night of the removal of the block-
ade both in the Baltic and the Black Sea created satisfac-
tion yesterday in the city, especially as news was simul-
taneously received by telegraph that the Russian Govern-
ment have rescinded the prohibition against the export
of wheat from Russian ports. As regards the trade of the
Baltic, the withdrawal of the blockade can have nothing '
more than a nominal effect, since the opening of• the na- '
vigation by the breakiug up of the ice does not take place
till some time between the end of April and the middle
of May ; but in the Black Sea, owing to the vast num-
ber of vessels already congregated there, it will be of
great importance. At the cause time it is seen that,
unless Russia reciprocates the courtesy of the allies,
by forthwith admitting their vessels into her ports, the
measure will have an injurious operation, because it will
enable neutral ships to carry off all the business: No
doubt, however, is entertained on this head, and the
presumption is that even in the absence of any notice
on the subject English, French, and Sardinian vessels
will take the risk of entering. Up to the present mo
went no instructions appear to have been received at our
Custom-houses to allow vessels to clear for Russian
ports ; but an immediate intiination- to that effect is
looked for. In relation to the prospects of the trade be-
tween the two countries, the St. Petersburg ad vices con-
tinue t 3 describe the most active preparations for its re-
sumptioe, while on this side manufacturers and iron-
masters are manifesting that tendency to look for new
and extraordinary results which in former instances of
political changes have led to overtrading and bankruptcy.
Numerous agents have already been despatched to St.
Petersburg and elsewhere, and a number of unfounded
rumours regarding contracts for railways and other
public works are already in circulation—a circumstance
which, perhaps, has partly arisen from the fact that a
very large quantity of railway iron intended for the
Moscow line just before the breaking out of the war will
now speedily be shipped, the contract being still in
force,