The Sun.
London, England, 1851-03-05 00:00:00

DENMARK.

Denmark proposes to enter into the Austrian Cus-
toms Union, abolish the constitution of 111-af:l3,
1848, and adopt a representative system of estates.
In return, Denmark receives a guarantee for all her
provinces.

In the case of an extinction of the male line of the
royal house, the crown will revert to the Duke of
OLDENBURG.

DEPARTURE OF THE DUKE OF BRUNSWICK BY

" THE NASSAU BALLOOINI"idt6I46.Y.
Yesterday, one of the most peculiar feats in aerostation
took place from the gardens of " The Royal Property"'
Vauxhall, by the departure of his Highness the Duke of
Brunswick, accompanied by Mr. Charles Green, the well-
known aeronaut, in his balloon. Preparations being made on
the Waterloo-ground, on Sunday evening a number of men
were employed, under the direction of Mr. Lumm, the prin-
cipal engineer of the London Gas Company, iu laying down
a 9-inch pipe from the works to inflate the machine, and at
seven o'clock yesterday morning everything was in readi-
ness for the inflation, and by eleven o'clock the balloon was in
a fit state for the ascent. The Duke of Brunswick, accom-
panied by a few friends, arrived on the ground with a large
quantity of provisions and viands necessary for a lengthened
voyage, consisting of hams, fowls, pheasants, partridges,
breadstuffs, chocolate, coffee, &c., with Soyer's apparatus fir
cooking. The ascent being strictly private, the event was a
surprise to the inhabitants of the vicinity. Thirteen tried
carrier pigeons belonging to Mr. Henry Evans, of Kenning-
ton-lane, were placed in the car for the purpose of commu-
nicating with those interested in the feat; and precisely at
twelve o'clock his Highness, accompanied by Mr. Charles
Green, stepped into the car. Mr. Green pulled the liberat-
ing-iron, and the machine arose. At the time of the ascent
the wind was blowing from \. W. by W. The ballast car-
ried was 13 cwt., with air vessels, water-drags, and gutta
percha lines. The balloon, on arriving at a sufficient alti-
tude, took a south-easterly direction, passing over the coun-
ties of Surrey and Kent in the direction of the Continent.
There were many ladies and gentlemen present on the occa-
sion, amongst whom we recognised the Hon. Member for
Finsbury, Thomas S. Duncomue, Esq. [Latest Particulars.]
—We have just received information that the balloon, with
its voyagers, descended safely at Gravesend about two hours
after leaving Vauxhall-gardens, the Royal Duke having
found the wind suddenly become adverse to the particular
course which, in his aerial journey, he meant to take. He
is, however, still determ'ned to carry out his intention, and
will ascend again as soon as the wind becomes favourable.]

BETTING AT MANCHESTER—TUESDAY.
CHESTER CUP.-12 to 1 agst Rhesus (0-20 to 1
agst Haricot (t)-20 to 1 agst Italian-25 to 1 agst
Flying Gout-25 to 1 agst Wallflower-27 to 1 agst
Lady Evelyn-35 to 1 agst Seaman (t)-50 to 1 agst
Lady Eden (taken to 601.)
DERBY.—The prices the same as at Tattersall's on
Monday.

CABINET COUNCIL (THIS DAY).—A Cabinet
Council, the first since the recall or reconstruction of the
Cabinet, was held at the Foreign-office this afternoon at one
o'clock. There were present, the Marquis of Lansdowne,
Lord John Russell, the Lord Chancellor, the Marquis of
Clanricarde, the Earl of Carlisle, Earl Grey, Viscount Pal-
merston, Sir George Grey, Lord Broughton de Gyfford, the
Earl of pinto, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Francis
T. Baring, the Rigbt Hon. H. Labouchere, and the Right
Hon. Fox Manic. The Ministers were expected to hold a
protracted sitting.

DEATH OF LORD DE LISLE AND DIIDLEY.—We
have received intelligence of the premature demise of this
nobleman. His Lordship expired yesterday afternoon, at
his family seat, Penshurst, near Tunbridge, after an attack
of bilious fever of some
-days' duration. Lord de L'lsle was
the only son of the late Sir John Shelley• Sydney of Pens-
hurst-place, Bart. He was born in 1800, and married, in
1825, Lady Sophia Fitzclarence, eldest and favourite daughter
of King William IV. by Mrs. Jordan. Her Ladyship died
in 1837, leaving two sons and two daughters. The eldest
son, now Lord do L'lsle and Dudley, married last year
Miss Foulis, only daughter and heiress of the late Sir
William Foulis, Bart., whose name he assumed. The de-
ceased peer was surveyor-general of the Duchy of Cornwall,
G.C.H. and D.C.L. In political life, Lord de L'lsle was
distinguished for honourabla and undeviating consistency,
and an unflinching supporter of the Conservative party in the
state. His loss will be deplored by many to whom, in pri-
vate society, he was endeared by those sterling qualities
which add lustre to the highest rank.
NOBLE PANEGYRIC ON A SOLDIER.—In the fare-
well speech addressed to the officers of the Bombay army by
Sir Charles Napier, the illustrious veteran pronounced the
following noble and beautiful eulogium on a soldier who had
risen from the ranks by his merit :—" I am seventy years of
age, and I am, perhaps, growing a little prosy—(So, no)—
but I must say in this Bombay Presidency, that you are a
little too much inclined to high birth and such things. There
is among you now a brave man, a glorious soldier—(l am
among the breakers, but I am a pilot, and will steer clear
out again)—there is a brave and glorious soldier at this
table, who rose from the ranks by his own good merit; and
I love that man—(Cheering)—yes, I do love him, because
he was the man who first planted the colours of his nation on
the breach at Moultan.—(Cheers.) But regulation—
that curse of honourabla nut honest feeling, which should
be broken when found inconsistent—prohibies that glorious
soldier from partaking, with his brother officers, of the bene-
fits of that fund which, if he were to die, would give his wi-
dow and children the support due to the husband's and
father's rank and standing. If he die to-morrow his widow
and children would lose everything due to the rank and
station to which his valour and bravery raised him. I know
I am speaking to your feelings, and I know that your feel-
ings respond too. This regulation should be broken in
Bombay. That glorious soldier led to the breach—to vic-
tory, and he is a brave and good man, and deserves all that
can be heaped upon him, although he did rise from the
ranks—and a glorious foundation, too, for a man to come
from.—(Cheers.)"
During the past year 163 gold, 1,295 silver, and
2,037 copper coins, making a total of 3,525, were added to
the collection in the British Museum, partly by gift and partly
by purchase.

DUNSTEIL—A HORSE FRIGHTENED TO DEATH.—
As James Wake, a carrier, was returning from Exeter on
the 19th inst., the noise of the whistle at the starting of the
train from the railway station so terrified the horse in his
van that it started, ran a few yards, and fell down dead.—
Somerset County Gazette.
CITY COURT OF SEwEns.--Yesterday the mem-
bers assembled numerously at Guildhall. It was the first
meeting under the new commission. Mr. Deputy Peacock
was elected chairman ; Mr. Simon was elected medical
officer of health, and the other officers were duly appointed.
There was no business of the least public interest transacted.
PLYMOUTH, MARCH 3.—Letters have been re-
ceived here stating that the Pandora (6), Commander Drury,
which left this port on the 20th ult. for the Cape of Good
Hope and Sydney, nearly arrived at Madeira, w hen she en-
countered very severe weather, in which she lost her rudder,
wheel, jibbooln, and mainsail, and, in fact, nearly all her
rigging. The signalman and a boy were drowned. They
were driven back to Queen's Town, where they are now lying.
and are expected to sail again in a few days.
THE BURGLARY AND ATTEMPT TO MURDER AT
"WINDSOR.—The prisoner Ash, one of the parties charged
with the burglary and murderous assault upon Mr. Tucker
and Mrs. Whittaker, was examined yesterday before the
magistrates, at the residence of Mr. Tucker in Clarence-
street. Both Mr. Tucker and Mrs. Whittaker were exa-
mined, and they repeated their descriptions of the attack
upon them. At the close of the evidence the prisoner denied
all knowledge of the outrage, end said that during the time
it was committed he was with a woman of the town. He
was fully committed to the county gaol at Reading, to take
his trial on the charge of burglary and attempt to murder.
The supposed accomplice, for whose apprehension a reward of
701. has been offered, has not yet been taken. It has been
ascertained that he was an itinerant tinker, and it is very pro-
bable that he may be found among the gipsies.
THAMES TUNNEL COMPANY.—The annual general
court of the directors and proprietors in this undertaking was
held yesterday morning at Radley's Hotel, Bridge-street,
Blackfriars. Mr. Benjamin Hall, sen., in the chair. The
report, which was read by the secretary,
showed a progres-
sive increase in the amount of tolls received. The tolls in
1848 were 3,7961.85. 3d. ; in 1849, they were 3,4801. 125.3 d. ;
and in 1850, they amounted to 3,962/. 193. 4d. ; showing
that the receipts of the past year had exceeded those of 1848
by 166/. lls. ld. ; and those of 1849 by 482/. Gs. 2d. The
amount paid to the Government, in 1849, in respect of their
debt, was 6511. Os. 3d. ; and, in 1850, 1,227/. 11 s. lld., giving
a payment nearly double that of the year preceding. This
was caused not only by the increase of tolls, but by a more
economical management of the gas, and other matters. In
1847, the tunnel had only 129 burners, which consumed
69,000 cubic feet per week ; while, in 1850, the number was
never less than 148, with a consumption of only 51,000 cubic
feet, a little more than two feet per hour. The lighting of
the tunnel was also greatly improved. The cost of the un-
dertaking, up to 1813, was 443,427/. 6s. 6d., and the capital
due to the Government was 323,000/. The average number
of passengers amounted to 18,000 per week. The total re-
ceipts for year amounted to 5,502/. 14s. 10., of which
4121. 2a. Bd. was derived from the rent of archways in the
tunnel, and 5101.85. 90. from houses belonging to the com-
pany. After the payment of expenses hitherto, there re-
mained a balance of 532/. 14s. 2d. This report was agreed
to; and having given a vote of thanks to the directors and

chairman, the meeting separated.
THE FAST or LENT.—A document, issued by
Cardinal Wiseman, was read on Sunday in all the Roman
Catholic churches and chapels in the kingdom, directing the
due observance of the fast of Lent, which commences this
day (Ash-Wednesday), and continues until Easter-Sunday.
The reguiations are, as usual, very strict and exacting in
their character, and allow of no reserve excepting by special
permission from the immediate clergy, on the ground of ill-
health, or other sufficient reason, in which case is enjoined an
extra amount of religious exercises and devotions, and above
all, alms to the poor to the lull extent of the individuals'
ability and means, in lieu of the fast. Contemporaneously
with this document is issued another, detailing a full account

of the sermons, retreats, benedictions, and othei•religious cele-
brations, which are to be held at the several Roman Catholic
churches and chapels throughout the season of Lent. The
Cardinal is announced to preach every Sunday after the ves-
pers' service, during Lent, at the church in St. George's-
road, Southwark.

MACKEREL.—Large quantities of this description
of fish have been taken off this coast during the past week,
in the course of which about 70 tons have been forwarded by
rail to the metropolitan and other markets. —Deronport In-
dependent.