The Sun.
London, England, 1856-04-05 00:00:00

of their misconduct. 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 BOULOGNE.—Tho E operor 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 1.4,u-d John Russell's special
mission to Vienna," was 2,3321. 168. 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.
--On Thursday Robert Coorobes, 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. Coorobes won and retained the
champion belt on seve-.-al occasions, but was subsequently
beaten and deprived of his laurels by Cole, after a
fiereely-cont ested race.
ATTEMPTED MURDER.—Yesterday, Elizabeth Pyne
was charged at the South wark Police-court, with at-
tempting to murder her sister in-law. The magistra`e
remanded her for a week. As she was being taken away
from the dock, she dec'ared 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. Tee
Russian naval stores of the Black Sea are to be removed
to the Baltic.

THE NEW PORT ADMIRAL AT QUEENSTOWIL.-7 -On
Tnesday the new Port Admiral, Sir Henry D. Math:,
K.C.8., Rear-Admiral of the White, which rank ha at,
twined on Jan. 12, 1854, immediately pra Anus to. which
period he bad been engag,d in superintending the gun:
7 ery practice of the expe!irnental squadron, hoisted
flag on board her Majesty's ship Conway, at Queens,:
town.

FIINER XL OF THE RIGHT HON. SIR HENRY W. W,
WYNN, K.C.8., G.C.ll.—Yeeterday the funeral of this
veteran dip!onlatist took place at Mahon, Denl ig.hshire.
The funeral was of a F trict ly private character, being only
attended by relatives and tenantry on the IVynnstay
estate.

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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 cross-cut north in the 50. At Basset
meeting, a diidend f 121. 10s. per share was declared
the new discovery here is looking well, and shares bare
been done at 410, ex div. South Frances is also looking
better, and shares sought after at 335 to 340 ; -Th,von
Consols, 400 buyers ; South Caractoo, 295 to 300; West
Caradon, 140 to 1424 ; Mary Ann shares have a lvanced
to 26, 27, and in good request ; Trelawnys remain
quiet.—Mining Journal of this day.
THE 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 Ernpress,Nwth
a certificate atte,ting its authenticity. was idly J3aid
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. did
Departement des Protocols' exhibited. great sangfroid' vd
the trying occasion. It was also rumoured that be had
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 °pima
spolia, and his cautious though determined tactics cone,
pletely outgeneralled the eagle. M. Feuillet de Conches
has been, promoted in the Legion of Honour for his
services.

OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS.—A foot-race of 100' yards
took place on Thursday at Lord's Cricket-ground,: be-
tween Mr. A. Hayter (4on of the Right Hon. NV. !Gl:
Hayter) and Serjeant Newton, of the Grenadier Guards.
Both bad won several races before, but the 'sergeant,
who was backed by Captain Blthurst, was the favourite
at 3 t )1. At half past three they appeared stripped,
Mr. Hayter wearing the Eton bltr% After two false
starts they got away together, Mr. Ilayter taking -the
lead. About the middle, the serjeant, encouraged bY-
his friends, made a desperate effort, but never'quite-got"
up, and after a splendid race Mr. Hayter brea.ted thA
handkerchief first by about half a yard, amid loud obeers
A good deal of money changed hands at the unexpected
result, Mr. Hayter himself winning a good stake. Capt.
the Hon.H. Monck, of the Coldstiearu Guards, officiated
as umpire.

NEW LINE OF STEAMERS FROM LIVERPOOL—LA
company, under the title of the Leaden Auxiliary Screw
Company (limited liability), with a capital of 200,0001.,
in 10,000 shares of 201. each, is about to establish a line
of steamers between Liverpool and the eastern shores of
the Mediterranean. The first vessel, the Aleppo, built
by Messrs. Richardson and Co., of Stockton upon-Tees,
will sail to-day. The Aleppo is a vessel of 183 feet .in
length and 333 registered tonnage. Another and larger
vessel, the Beyrout, will shortly be launched and placed
on the station. Several Greek merchants, both in.
Liverpool, Manchester, and London; are largely intel
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 SERVlCE.—Colonial Department : The Office of
Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief of the colony of
the Victoria (late Port Philip) has become vacant by the.
death of Sir Charles Hotham, K.C.8.; salary, 5,00-OV.
The Foreign Department : The office o Vice:consul- at
by the
RllePaumbipiea'n has been vacated
Dutton. •• Woods and.
dCeuaxthha Cuxhaven, ,Mr. Hanseatic
Henry
Forests ; A vacancy has been caused in the office of
superintendent of Hampton Court Palace Gardens,-- by:
the death of Mr. James Neil. War•Departrnent : A:
vacancy has been caused in the offide Of SeCond-class-
clerk in the Gun Wharf, Ordnance Storekeepers' DePart-:
wento Portsmouth, by the removal of Mr.:G. J. Charlier.-
Sir Harry D. Jones has been appointed GoVertor
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 sat
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 Past-ciffiCe
Mr. J. B. Ellen surveyor's Clerk of the second class,:
has been promoted to first class. Customs—The (ivut,y4,,
chairmanship of the Board of Customs has become vacant,
by 'the death of the Right Hon. George R. -Daweon.:
Mr. Isaac William Glenny has been appointed. as 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 Mont:house.
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 Lunatio Asyltimss.
office, Dublin Castle, has been caused by the appoint,
meet of Mr. John M'Kenna to the Chief Secretary's-:
office. Cape of Good Hope—Mr. John Carophell
been appointed justice of the peace for the district oaf
Bathurst. Mr. John Rainier has been appointed civil
commissioner and resident magistrate for the diVislon
and distric; of Maltnesbury. Serpice Gazette.
REMOVAL OF THE BLOCKADE,—The announcement by
Lord Palmerston last night of the removal of the block-
ade both in the Baltic and the Black Sea created eo4Bc-
tint ye,terday in the city, especially as ne'vs was sininli
taneously received by telegraph that the RuiSian Govern-
ment have rescinded the prohibition against the expert
of wheat from Russian ports. As regards the trade of ;the
Baltic, the withdrawal of the blockade can havenotliing
more thin 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 tura=.
ber of .vessels already congregated there, it Will' be
great importance. At the a.-lart tick it fa seen ,
unless Rnsiiia reciprocates the courtesy of the allies;
by fdrthwith admitting their vessels into her porta,' 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 Eoglish, French, and Sardinian. vessela'
will take the risk of enuring. Up -to the present mo
went no instractions appear to have been received at our
Castom-honses .to &!ow vessels .to clear for Rtusiarr
ports ; but an immediate intimation to that effo•ct' is
looked for. In relation to the prospects _of the trade bee-
tween the two countries, the St. Petersburg advises cone,
tinue to describe the most active preparations for its res.
stitinptior, while on this side manufacturers and. iron.
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masters are matifesting that tendency to look for new
and extraordinary results which in former instances of
political changes have led to overtradingand bankruptcy..
Nutneraus agents have already been despatched tp,
Petersburg and elsewhere, and a number of unfounded
rumours regarding contracts for railways and - 60er,
public works are already in .cireuration,--=a oirCurostanne
wliicb, perhaps, has partly arisen -frJm the :fact that a
very large quantity of rail way iron intended _for.the
Moscatv line just before the breaking put of the.war wilL
now speedily be shipped, the contract being still in
force,