The Sun.
London, England, 1851-05-12 00:00:00

PERSIA.

A letter from Bagdad of March 2, in the Journal
de Constantinople, says :—" Tne English Commis-
sioner charged with regulating the boundaries be-
tween Turkey and Persia, having proceeded to Shus-
ter, the ancient Suza, the winter residence of the
Kings of Persia, caused excavations to be made
there, and came on some columns sixty feet in
length and six in diameter. He also discovered a
tomb and the mummy of a woman with a bracelet on
the arm, and a curnelian and agate necklace round
the neck."

A weekly newspaper in the Persian language is
now regularly published at Teheran. It is the first
periodical ever published in the Persian empire.

TURKEY.
The cessation of the blockade of Samos has been
officially announced by the Porte. CHEKIE EFFENDI
has been nominated Commissioner to the Danubian
Provinces. One hundred and twenty Greek families
have sought refuge in the Turkish territory from the
tyranny of the Greek Government.

ITALY.
The Queen of NAPLES was safely delivered of a
Prince on the 27th ult.
The Risorgimento of the 6th states that the military
league between Rome, Tuscany, Modena, and Parma,
will probably be concluded very shortly. According
to this plan 20,000 Neapolitan troops are to occupy
the Tuscan and Pontifical States, in order not to
leave the French an excuse for a prolonged stay at
Rome.

Constituzionale of Florence announces from Rome,
that on the 27th ult. Signor BALDASSERONI and Car-
dinal ANTONELLI came to an agreement about the
continuation of the Bologna railroad to Pistoia.
Nothing has been decided as yet concerning the
railway from Siena to Rome.

REMOVAL Or THE COURT TO OSEORNE.—It is ex-
pected that her Majesty the Queen and Prince Albert, with
the Court, will remove to Osborne about the 21st instant.
The Royal yachts, the Fairy and Elfin, are both ready for
service; and the Victoria and Albert will also be ready for
service in a few days.
COALING AT ST. HELENA.—Arrangements hay
been made for coaling steam-vessels at St. Helena, at the rat
of 153 tons a day.
It may be well to state, for the information of
parties interested in the renewal of the Commission for the
sale of Irish encumbered estates, and in the proposed legis-
lation with respect to the advance of loans on the security of
landed property in Ireland, that the Master of the Rolls only
waits a favourable opportunity for applying for leave to in-
troduce two distinct Bills on those subjects. It was origi-
nally intended to embody both objects in one Bill, but upon
a more mature consideration of the distinctions which exist
between the two cases, separate legislation for each has been
decided upon as more advisable.
THE ENCROACHMENT ON KENSINGTON-GARDENS.—
At the meeting of the Marylebone vestry, held on Saturday,
it was resolved to appoint a deputation to wait upon Lord
John Russell, and endeavour to avert the serious misfortune
threatened to the public by the introduction of a carriage
drive into Kensington-gardens. The subject, it was stated,
will be brought before the House of Commons this evening
by Mr. Hume, and the deputation, accompanied by several
gentlemen from Kensington, will wait upon the Premier in
the course of to-day.
AS LIGHT AS A FEATHER.--The largest quill of
the golden eagle weighs only 65 grains, and seven such
quills do not weigh more than a copper penny-piece. The
feathers of a common fowl weighing 37 ounces, weigh only 3
ounces; and the entire plumage of an owl weighs only one
ounce and a half.
THE REPRESENTATION OP THE COUNTY OP CAM-
BRIDGE.— On Saturday next the requisition to Mr. G. F.
Young to come forward as a candidate for the representation
of the county of Cambridge will be . presented to that gen-
tleman, at the Lion Hotel. We rejoice exceedingly to be
able to make this announcement. The period of uncertainty
is now over, and we have a candidate for the third county
seat who is wholly and heartily with us on the great ques-
tion of protection to the cause of native industry. Mr.
Young will address the electors assembled upon the occasion
of the presentation of the requisition; and as nothing can be
well done amongst Englishmen without a dinner, there will
be an entertainment afterwards, at which we expect a very
large company will attend.—Cambridge Chronicle.
FEMALE SERVANTS' llomu.—The anniversary
meeting of th Ss institution took place on Friday. In the
report it was stated that the receipts of the society were,
during the past year, 472/. 18s. 6d. ; and after the expendi-
ture of the association, there was a balance in hand of
261. 13s. 2d. Several resolutions were proposed and agreed
to, in support of the objects of the society. The meeting
then broke up

SUMMER AMUSEMENTS AT LEAMINGTON.—The
popular recreations already announced for the summer
months afford ample evidence of the spirited liberality of
their promoters, and the sanguine expectations which they
entertain of a successful and remunerative season. In the
latter respect we are inclined to think that Leamington
from its proximity to Stratford-on-Avon, Kenilworth and
Warwick Castles, and other places of universal interest to
Continental tourists, will experience a 1 arge influx of com-
pany. The preparations already made for their amusement
are of a varied and continuous character; the daily prome-
nade concerts, for which the German band has been re-
engaged, with additional strength from Cologne, will com-
mence on the 19th instant, when a Pyrotechnical Fête will
form an agreeable conclusion to the musical attractions of
the evening. The first Horticultural Exhibition, announced
for the 28th instant, is one of those permanent sources of
public gaiety which are regarded by the fashionable circles
of this and adjoining counties as entitled to a large measure
of support, from the liberal encouragement which the sche-
dule of prizes affords to practical growers, and the increased
inducement which energetic competition holds out to
amateur florists. A brilliant gathering is anticipated on
the forthcoming occasion. The members of Archery
Societies established in all parts of England, Scotland, and
Ireland, are busily engaged in making the necessary ar-
rargements for an attendance at the Grand National Archery
Meeting, which will take place here on the 26th and 27th of
June, and form the leading event of the ensuing season.—
Leamington Courier.

WIDENING OP PARK• Commissioners
of Woods and Forests have decided upon widening Park-
lane from Oxford-street to Grosveuor-gate, to the extent
of eight feet. This desirable step has been taken on the
petition of the inhabitants, who have been required by the
Commissioners to pay half the expense incurred.
DEATH or TUE REV. SIR R. AFELECK.—We have
to record the demise of this venerable Baronet, who died on
the 7th instant, at his seat, Dalham Hall, Newmarket, aged
87. The deceased gentleman was son of the Rev. James
Affleck, vicar of Finedon. The baronetcy was originally con-
ferred upon Edmund Affleck, for his distinguished conduct at
the engagement between Admiral Rodney and the French
squadron under Count de Grasse, on the 12th of April, 1782.
He also received the thanks of Parliament. The deceased is
succeeded by his son Gilbert.

r It is reported that, at the general election, the pre-
sent independent representative of a constituency in the
south of Leinster will be requested to retire, and that the
constituency will invite Sir James Graham to offer himself
for the representation.—Herald.
REAR-ADMIRAL THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBER•
LAND AND LIFE-BOATS. —The Duke of Northumberland, on
accepting the (Alice of president to the Royal National Insti-
tution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck, has not
only generously contributed 100 guineas to its funds, but
has also, with his usual benevolence and munificence, fur-
ther guaranteed to complete the coast of Northumberland
from Berwick•on-Tweed to Tynemouth with life-boats,
rocket apparatus, and every, means necessary for the preser
vation of life from shipwrecii, at his own expense, a4d
eX-
elusive of the funds of the above institution,