The Sun.
London, England, 1856-05-08 00:00:00

ROYAL CREHORIVE GARDENS.

Although this popular resort has been open to the
public since Easter, yet the amusements have necessarily
been on a very limited scale, as the lessee always reserves
his grand coup for the Whitsun holidays, when, in addi-
tion to the minor attractions, a grand vocal and instru-
, mental concert will be given, under the conductorship of
Mons. Bosisio, who, during the recess, has devoted his
talent to the production of several new musical pieces,
and who will be supported by a very powerful band. A
new ballet will be presented, from the pen of R. K.
Philp, Esq., possessing very high claims to public ap-
probation on account of its comic incident, its great
scenic effect, and choreographic display. Its title is
" The Island of Roses ; or, War, Peace, and Plenty,"
and is to be worked out by performers of known merit.
In the circus, the Ducrow family will appear, whose
names are a sufficient guarantee for their excellence. I❑
the grounds will be found many important alterations,
improvements, and additions, which will be recognised as
dictated by good judgment, and calculateei to increase
the enjoyment of the visitor. The panoramic represen-
tation of Berne, by Jones, and the re-embellishment of
the Triumphal Arch of last year, give proof of this. The
former possesses considerable merit, both for its truthful
portrayal and its illusive effects. A substantial Swiss
building, to be used as refreshment room, and occupying
a portion of the base of the foreground, is so admirably
worked up by the artist, as, at the first glance, com-
pletely to deceive the eye. The arch is now intended
as an illustration of the advantages of peace rather than
of the triumphs to be secured by war, We made allu-
sion some time since to the commencement of a large
pavilion in the adjoining Ashburnbam grounds, intended
for special fetes connected with charitable and educa-
tional associations. It is now finished, and will for the
present be occupied as an American flower garden of
great extent and beauty. The measurement of this build-
ing is 350 by 100 feet; it is capable of holding 25,000
persons ; and has 160 beautifully decorated windows ;
and, after the removal of the flowers, will be made avail-
able for special galas.

THE CRYSTAL PALACE-GRAND PEACE

FETE.

Her Majesty will be accompanied to-morrow by his
Royal Highness Prince Albert, the Princess Iloyai, the
Prince of Wales, the Dachess of Kent, the Duke of
Cambridge, and other members of the Royal family,
and will be attended by a numerous suite, who will be
in military uniform.
M. De Persiguy, the French Ambassador, and Baron
Brunnow, Russian Plenipotentiary at the late Con•
gress, with many other distinguished members of the
corps diplomatique, will be present in the Ambassadors'
Gallery.
The Crimean soldiers who will form her Majesty's
guard of honour have been selected from the various
regiments who have returned from the war, and will
form a body of not less than 500 strong. Among them
are some of the most distinguished heroes of Inkerman
and Balaklava.

On Saturday the usual rule will be departed from,
and the admission will be ls. ; notwithstanding which,
the preparations made for her Majesty will remain, the
fountains will play, and the band of the Royal Artillery
will be in attendance.

CANTERBURY MUSIC HALL.—This highly attractive
concert and refreshment room continues to attract mime-
' roue and respectable audiences, not only from the inha-
bitants of the vicinity, but from all parts of the city.
Mr. Morton, the enterprising proprietor, spares no
trouble or expense to obtain the highest amount of talent
available ; aisd that his liberality is fully appreciattel is
testified by the crowded appearance of the Hall, one
of the handsomest and best-arranged in the metro-
polis, every evening. Amongst the performers may be
mentioned the inimitable comic singer Sam Cowell,
Herr Jongmane Mr. S. Jones, and many other celebri-
ties. The concerts are under the effective management
of Mr. Caulfield ; and Mr. Harrowby very ably presides
at the pianoforte. The refreshments are of a very supe-
rior quality, so that the best proviaiou is made for the
gratification of every sense. We earnestly recommend
those who have not already visited this agreeable place
of amusement to repair their negligence at the first
opportunity, and assure them that teey will not regret
adopting our suggestion.
MADAM TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION.—This establishment
has been lately completely renovated in the decoratve
department, preparatory to the coming holidays, which
shows the praiseworthy and good judgment of the
Messrs. Tussaud iu their endeavours to gratify their
numerous visitors. Many objects of interest are in
preparation, and will shortly be ready for public inspec-
tion ' • among them, we understand, is a portrait model
of Marshal Pelissier. The musical department will also
receive additions, both in the performers and new music,
adapted for the occasion; in fact, the best means will
be adapted to render this popular establishment as per-
fect as possible in every respect.
CASE OF ARCHDEACON DENISON.—In consequence of
the recent decision in the Court of Queen's 13,nch, a
peremptory mandamus has issued compelling the Arch-
bishop of Canterbury to proceed against Archdeacon
Denison, whose case is to be heard in the Court of Arches
on the 27th inst. Considering what the archbishop had
already done, it was impossible that the decision could
be otherwise. But the friends of the Church cannot but
regret that a question of so much solemnity as that in-
volved in this case should be brought into court under
such circumstances. The archbishop, it is well known,
is averse to the proceedings; but he has only him.
self to thank for the inconvenience arising out of
them. Had he followed the jedicious example of the
Bishop of Bath and Wells, and refused to reopen a ques-
tion already settled, the controversy would ere this have
been at an end ; but having unwisely allowed himself to
be entrapped by party manceavre into issuing the preli-
minary commission, he is very properly compelled to act
upon its report. There is nothing now to prevent the
case from being carried through all the tedious and ex-
pensive process from the Court of Arcbes to the Judicial
Committee of Privy Council. Em n then the decision
will be worth nothing in the matter of doctrine. 1,. will
only have gratified the Rev. John Ditcher, embarrassed
the archbiShop, and perhaps ruined the archdeacon, un-
less he is well supported by the Churchmen who usually
think with hien on theological subjects.

THE MILITARY BOARD OF INQUIRY.
(This Day.)

THE CONTINUED ILLNESS OF COLONEL

TULLOCH.

The Board re-assembled at the usual hour:
The Judge-Advocate•General asked Gen. Airey what
course he intended to pursue with regard to his case;
if be intended to call witnesses ?
Gen. Airey asked if he was to understand that the
Commissioners would not attend the inquiry ?
The Judge-Advocate•General said that Dr. Balfour,
Col. Tulloch's medical advisor, was present, and was
prepared to state to the Board that, certainly, for the
❑ext ten days, Col. Tulloch would not be able to leave
his room, and that a long periA must elapse after that
before he would be able to appear before the Board. He
asked Dr. Balfour if he had beard from Sir J. 111'Neil ?
Dr. Balfour said that before answering that question
he wished to make a statement to the Board.
The Judge-Advocate-General said he believed Dr. Bal-
four wished to refer to a published report of a statement
made by him (the J edge-Advocate-General) on Tuesday,
that the suggestion to write to Sir J. M'Neil emanated
from Dr. Balfour, when it was he (the Judge-Advocate-
General) who suggested it.

Dr. Balfour said that he wrote the same night to Sir
John M'Neil informing him of Col. Tulloch's illness, but
he had received no answer.
Alter'some further, discussion,
Dr. Balfour said he had the authority of Sir James
Clarke and Dr. Martin to state, that after Col. Tulloch
could leave his bed it would be at least two or three
months before he could attend to any business.
The President to Gen. Airey—Under these circum-
stances do you object to proceed at present ?
Gen. Airey—Yes ; certainly. But before he gave big
reasons for adopting that course he wished to know if he
might expect the attendance of the Commissioners ?
Sir G. Berkeley—Tnat's very doubtful.
General Airey said—l deeply regret to learn that the
Board cannot for the present have the advantage of pur-
suing the inquiry in the presence of either of the Cost-
missioners. Her Majesty's Warrant recounts that the
conduct of some of the officers on the general staff of
her army had been animadverted upon in the report by
Sir John M'Neil and Col. Tulloch. I am one of the
officers on the general staff thus referred to in her Ma-
jesty's Warrant. The Judge•Advocate•General, addres-
sing me on Tuesday last, said it was the opinion of the
Board that, in the absence of either or both of the Com-
missioners, I ought not to impugn the credit of the re-
port. In that view I entirely concurred. It waa to
impugn the credit of the report, so far as it animadverted
upon me, that I appeared before the Board, and since
the general officers whom I have the honour to address
are most justly of opinion that I ought not to con•
tinue the performance of this painful duty in the
absence of the Commissioners, I should have rejoiced
if the nature of Colonel Tulloch's illness had been
such as to justify the hope that an adjournment
for a moderate time might give the Board the advantage
of his presence in this hall, I have stated that it vine
for the very purpose of impugning the credit of the re-
port, so far as it tended to animadvert upon me, that I
appeared before the Board ; but the general officers
whom I address will bear me witness, and the short-
hand writer's notes will confirm my assertion, that in
performing this duty I have never for an instant de'
parted from that tone of courtesy which I deem it ap-
propriate to maintain in the conduct of this discussion
and I can say now that, it I could find words which will
do simple justice to myself as an officer, without giving
the slightest pain or vexation to the friends of Sir J•
M'Neil and Col. Tulloch, those words, and those only,
would I use. But can I find such words ? I declare
the subject of description is such that every sentence
coming to my lips would be checked by the thought that
neither of the Commissioners is present to hear me, and
to combat my conclusion. I desired a full and fair in•
vestigation in the presence of Colonel Tulloch and
his colleague, and I was most anxious also to ex-
amine Colonel Tulloch, under the firm impression that
there were matters on which he could throw more light
than any other man. It is not only of as important wit-
ness that Col. Tulloch's illness deprives me, fur this de•
plorable event deprives me also, I will not say of an op•
portunity, but of one who wouid endeavour to sustain
the allegations contained in the report ; and I do really
feel that as his presence is not to be replaced by that of
Sir J. M'Neil, I cannot bring myself to go on without
explanation and evidence which might by possibility
give pain to an absent man. Therefore, deferring re-
spectfully to the view of the Board, which calla upon
me either to continue my explanations or to leave the
case as it stands as far as Col. Tulloch is concerned,
I have come to the conclusion that the latter of those
two courses is the one which, if not the more wise
and the more prudent, is at all events the one
best consorting with my feelings. All who
have duly attended t i the purposes of this
discussion on Monday and Tuesday last will see that
there is much indeed which I should wish to say if
could persuade myself to complete any explanation by'
summing up the evidence already given before the
)Bard ; but if there is much that I should like to add
to toy address, there is, happily, nothing in it which I
wish to withdraw or qualify; and now, disarmed as
am, by the illness and the absence of Colonel Tullocht
all I will venture to ask of the Board is this, that in
considering their decision they will lendly revert to the
evidence which has been given in the progress of this
inquiry. The Board, however, will permit me to con•
tinue my part in this discussion upon what was con-
nected with the organisation of the army,which does not
tend to bring me into any kind of antagonism with Cols
Tulloch.

The President—Do you intend to proceed, General
Airey, or not ?
General Airey—No.
Judge-Advocate.General—Will you state more diS•
tiactly your reasons for not proceeding
General Airey—l wish the Board to adjourn tempo'
rarity till one of the Commissioners can attend.
General Peel—Cannot you show the inaccuracies of
which you complain in the report without the attend•
ance of Col. Tulloch ?

General Airey—lt is impossible for me to do so with-
out imp•agning the credit of the report.
General Peel, to Mr. Commissary-General Filder --
Are you prepared to go on with your case !
Mr. Filder—No, I am in the same predicament as
General Airey. I appear to impugn the correctness of
the report.
General Peel, to General Airey—lf Colonel Tulloch
had never appeared, would you have raised the same ob-
jection you have now ?
General Airey Colonel Tulloch had never aban•
doned his original position as a Commissioner, and cocas
here and examined witnesses, and animadverted on my
statements, I could have gone on without him.
Mr. Commissary-General Filder said that he should
he able, to-morrow, to state the course he would pursue
i❑ his case.

The Board were about to retire, to consider what
should be done in this emergency, when
General Airey said he left his case in their hand 9,
and did not decline to go on if they wished him.
The Board then retired, and after a lengthened ab•
sence returned into Court, when
The Judgf—Advocate-General raid that the Board
regretted the necessity of adjournment, but as it was
necessary, they adjourned the Court till Wednesday
next.

Some discussion took place relative to Sir J. M'Neil
being summoned as a witness, but the Judge• Advocate•
General said, as he was a civilian, the Board could not
compel his attendance. He should, however, be in
formed of General Airey's request.
The Court then adjourned at one o'clock, till Wednea
day next.

COLONEL TIILLOCH.—The following, is a copy of the
cer,ificate of Sir James Clark and Mr. Martin as to
Colonel Tulloch's state of health 1—

"Eaton-square, May 6.
"We certify that we were called to Cul. Tulloch yes-
terday afternoon, and have visited him again this morn-
ing. We find him labouring under such a degree of
bodily and mental exhaustion, arising from long-con-
tinued mental exertion and anxiety, as to render him
totally unfit to attend to any business. We are further
of opinicn that complete bodily and mental repose is
necessary for the recovery of his health._

" JAMES CLARK, M.D.
" J, R. MARTIN."
The gallant colonel has been thoroughly exhausted—an
exhaustion as complete as that of the overworked men
and horses in the Crimea in the performance of a task
too arduous for any one man's strength.
CHELTENHAM ELECTION.—The nomination took place
se,terday. Frederick Munro, Esq., proposed Captain
Francis William Fitzbardinge Berkeley as ,a fit and pro-
per personage to represent the borough of Cheltenham-la
Parliament. Mr. Downing seconded the nomination.
Captain Francis W. F. Berkeley then addressed the
e'eetor4. The hon. gentleman went through his political
faith, stating that he should vote for the ballot and other
I,beral measures. Sir Alexander Ramsay proposed Ed.
G. Hallowell, Esq. The nomination was seconded by
Mr. George Parnage. A show of hands was then taken,
which the returning officer, J. P. Bell, Esq., declared to
b> in favour of Captain Berkeley. A poll was demanded
in behalf cf E. Hallowell, Esq., which was fixed to com-
mence thiq day (Thursday), at eight o'clock, and cloy
a f,ur.