The Sun.
London, England, 1860-11-21 00:00:00

HUD_DERSFIE,

REPORT OF THE DEPUT A.TION TO PARIS,

A special meeting of the Huddersfield Chamber
of Commerce was held on Monda v—Mr. T. Malin-
son, president, in the chair—to receive the report
of Mr. Charles Weiss, who represented the Cham-
ber before the Commission appointed to arrange
the details of the Commercial Treaty. The follow-

ing is an abstract of the report :--
" It is at present generally accepted as a fact, that the
duties to be imposed by the new French tariff on all union
and woollen goods of English origir., will be 15 per cent.
ad valorem until 1864, and after:: that date, 10 per
cent. At a meeting of the United Councils of the
Huddersfield, Leeds, and Batley Chambers of Commerce,
resolutions were passed recommending a 12± per
cent, ad -valorem duty as the only arrangement which would
give British goods a chance of admission into France.
These resolutions were communicated to Mr. Cobden; and
it fell to my duty to explain verbally to him the reasons
which guided us in the adoption of these resolutions." The
report goes on to say that a Mr. Cobden, who had thoroughly
mastered the subject, informed Mr. Weiss that ho would

lay the matter before the council in a very palpable form ;
adding, that he believed the French Commissioners would
see the justice of the claim for ad valorem duty. From that
moment Mr. Weiss never doubted that this point would be
carried, whatever the per- centage of the duty might be. After
referring to the steps taken by the united deputations to se-
eure unanimity among themselves, the report proceeds to
state that the deputations came to a resolution to try and ob •
fain a duty of not more than 10 per cent. ad valorem ; but
when the counter proposals of the French Government were
made known to them a difference of opinion arose, and Mr.
Weiss found it better to operate on his own understanding
of the case. He adhered throughout the negotiations which

followed to his first representations, trying to strengthen
his case by new illustrations, and encouraged by Mr. Cob-
den, who, from the first, recognised his claims to be reason-
able and just. The different classifications proposed by the
French Government had been abandoned one after another ;
and on the day before Mr. Weiss's departure from Paris, he
was given to understand that the ad valorem principle had
won the day. The last French proposal was-10 per cent.
ad valorem for all woollen goods ; 15 per cent ad valorem
for union fabrics. This proposal was accepted by the
Leeds and Scotch deputations ; but Mr. Weiss thought it
his duty to protest strongly against it, for these reasons :
Having had many opportunities of seeing French
woollen goods, and of comparing the same with our Eng-
lish fabrics, and the process thereof, Mr. "Weiss had c .n-
-vinced himself that the woollen industry of France, more
especially in the better class of textiles, is in no way behind
ours as far as cheapness is concerned; and as for quality
and finish, as well as taste, French manufacturers are, to
say the least, on a par with the English. The trade in all
woollen goods with France will therefore be a 'baited one
as long as any duty is charged on the importation of Eng-
lish fabrics, and fow our staple woollen goods will command
a large sale even without any duty at all. Goods that are not
made in France, new styles and designs, and at times some
plain goods, will probably form the chief proportion of our
exports in all woollen goods to France; but the lower union
fabrics, made of cotton weft and wool or mohair weft or
mixed wool and cotton articles, are not yet made in large
quantities in France ; and where they are made, they do
not equal those manufactured in Yorkshire. It is in these
useful and cheap goods, suitable for the million, where a
large trade may be expected. After referring to the differ-
ences of opinion between Mr. Weiss and the other deputa-
tions on these points, the report proceeds to say :—Fortu-
nately the final settlement of the duty on the part of
England was left to a firm and just negotiator, who had
heard patiently all that the different interests had to say
for themselves, and who had honestly tried, and most for-
tunately su.:ceeded, in striking a good bargain for his
country. It was true that they had not succeeded in get-
ting the duties on union goods reduced below 15 per
cent. ; but the fact that in 1864 these goods will be ad-
mitted at 10 per cent. was ample compensation, and gave
them the guarantee of a large future trade with
France. All the different deputations who had been over
to France looked upon the treaty as the first step of Louis
Napoleon's anti-Protectionist policy. Already a move-
ment was set on foot to bring the new tariff into force at an
earlier period than what is stipulated for the treaty, and

should the French Government decide to make any altera-
tion in the original stipulation of the treaty, the publica-
tion of the new tariff might possibly be delayed. A strik-
ing feature of this treaty was, that those whose interest it
most deeply concerned had been consulted beforehand as to
what they thought of it. He believed it was the first treaty
of commerce between two great nations where the advice
of the public had been sought, and where the details had
nearly been based on the information obtained by such
public consultation. As to Mr. Cobden's labour, it was be-
yond all praise; and when the nation came to a full under-
standing of this treaty, the great apostle of free trade would
be acknowledged a second time as the benefactor of his
country. _ _

The report was adopted, and, at the close of the
meeting, cordial totes of thanks were accorded to
Mr. Cobden and Mr. Welbe

T.H.18 DAY'S SIiIP.EING.

LONDON, Nov. 21. Wind this day at noon, S.E. to S.;
moderate breeze, and hazy.
GLo CES TER., Nov. 20.—Arrived—Frere Vieendia, from
Now York.

HOLYHEAD, Nov. 20.—Wind S., blowing strong.—
Arrived.—Royal William, from Quebec.
COWES, Nov. 20.—Wind S.S.W.—Arrived—Maria
Lucie, from Rio Janeiro ; Uneas, ditto ; Anna Catherine,
from Fignera, for Elsinore, with crew sick and sails split.
CLTDE, Nov. 19.—Put back—Camden, for Now York—
leaky.
DOVER, Nov. 20.—The Jackson, of Shields, foundered
about 14 miles off the South Foreland last night. Crew
landed here.
SHOREHAM, Nov. 20.—The Jane 'Toward was in con-
tact with tho Clio, whilst coming into the harbour this
afternoon, and had her stern completely knocked away.
She also stuck on the rocks at the foot of the pier.
SOUTHAMPTON, Nov. 20.—The Dublin, steamer, from
London to Bordeaux, has put in here to-day with damage,
and is making a little water, having struck on something,
supposed to be a wreck, off St. liatharine'a last night. She
will discharge and go into dry dock.

BY ELECTRIC TELEORATIT.
SOUTHAMPTON, Wednesday Morning.
Wind S.S.W.; strong, with rain.
Arrived, Nov. 20—Edward and Mary, from Paimpol ;
Hero, from Seaham ; Cores, steamer, from Dublin; ♦lli-
ance, steamer, from Havre ; Lady Constance, from Sun-
derland ; Bandon, from Kinsale ; Dublin, from London ;
Saltram, from Cardiff.
Sailed.—Jessie, for Aberdeen ; Pera, steamer, for Alex-
andria ; Ceres, steamer, for London ; Charlotte, for
Guernsey ; Courier, steamer, for Jersey; Main, for Perth ;
Havre, steamer, for Sunderland.
Arrived, Nov. 21.—Atalanta, steamer, from Havre.

(BY SUBMARINIS AND MAGNETIC TELEGRAPM.)
GRAVESEND, Wednesday Morning.

Wind southerly, light, and fine.
Arrived, Nov. 20.—Prerogative, from New York ; Refuge,
from Berdianski ; Albion. steamer, from Boulogne ; Balder,
from:Quebec ; Toula, steamer, from Cronstadt.
Arrived, Nov. 21.—Planter, Mermaid, and Iris—all from
Guernsey ; Holland, steamer, from Ostend.
Sailed, Nov. 20.—Montague, steamer, for Lisbon.
Sailed, Nov. 21.—Charles Brooks, for St. Vincent ;
Matchless, for Antigua.

DEAL, 'Wednesday Morning.

Wind S.S.W. ; fine.
Passed—Wellington, from Minatitlan, for London; Ve-
ronica, from Whampoa, for London; Mintage, steamer,
from London, for Cardiff.
It appears that the American ship Flora Macdonald,
Capt. Fuller, from London, for Mobile, has been in col-
lision with the French brig Sauveur, Capt. Gufon. Part
of the crew of the brig got on board the ship and landed
here, and the fate of the brig and remainder of crew is at
present unknown.

THE MAILS.

COMMERCB. r LETTER OF DOIV RUGGIERO SETTI.IIO TO
COUNT CAVOUR.

The Opinion of Turin in announcing that King
Victor Emmanuel has conferred the Collar of the
Order of the Annunciada on Don Ruggiero Settimo,
publishes the following letter from the noble vete-
ran to Count Cavour

" Malta, Nov. 3.
" Excellency—ln these moments of supreme im-
portance, both to Italy and humanity, you have been
so kind as to remember me, and invite me, in the name
of the Kin g's governmen t to return to my native coun-
try. I cannot find words sufficient to express my gra-
titude for so flattering a remembrance of me. As a citi-
zen of Italy, I feel for the King and his Government,
the devotion of one who sees her redeemed by their
efforts. As to an Italian born in Sicily, I owe you
still greater gratitude for your just estimation of
the feelings of nationality whiehlhas inspired my
fellow-citizens; for you have justly recognised, in
the policy followed by the Provisional Government
of Sicily in 184 S, a tendency towards Italian na-
tionality under the dynasty of Savoy, although
manifested under the form which the political con-
ditions of that period required. Personally, I feel
myself too much honoured by the esteem you express
for me in regard to my political life. Having wit-
nessed, and acted a part in the struggle which,
since the end of the last century, has been going
on in order to free the human race from despotism,
I have long been convinced that the liberty and
prosperity of a State depends upon its complete
independence, a wise constitution, and internal
order. All these things Italy can only obtain
under that King who has unflinchingly upheld the
banner of independence and liberty. All the
various countries of Italy have understood this,
and hence their noble impatience to sacrifice
municipalism on the altar of the country. Sicily
would not be the last, and her enthusiastic vote for
annexation proves it. Under the regular and wise
Government of the King she will find that repose
she so much wants. Although I feel that I can give
but little aid in this work, still I acknowledge it to
be the duty of every honest citizen devoted to Italy
to contribute thereto as far as is in his power.
Hence, and in compliance with the honourable invi-
tation with which you have honoured me, I shall
feel it my duty to return to Sicily as soon as the
illness,which has latterly tried me more severely than
usual, shall render it possible. I also wish to
return, in order to see my country again and my
fellow-citizens, to whom I feel grateful for their
tender affection towards me. Should this wish of
mine be denied me—should I be destined to end my
long life in the hospitable land of my exile, I shall
feel secure as to the future of Italy and Sicily under
an honest King and so wise a Government. Be
assured of my devotion to the King, and my r.espeet-
ful esteem of your Excellency, while I remain, with
sentiments of the highest consideration,
" RUGGIERO SETTIMO."

THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE

UNITED STATES.

The following account of Mr. Abraham Lincoln,
ust elected President of the United States, is given
n a letter from New York :

" He was born in the county of Hardem, in Ken-
tucky, the 12th Teb., 1809. His grandfather, who
emigrated from Virginia into that State in 1781,
was killed by the Indians whilst he was engaged in
clearing his lands. His son, who like himself, was
very poor, also died prematurely, and left a widow
and some children, one of them being Abraham,
then aged six years. The widow with her chil-
dren, after a while, took up her residence in the
south of Indiana, and there Abraham in course
of time reached man's estate. In stature he is
almost, gigantic, being Oft sin. His mother was
able to give him but little education ; in fact,
he passed only six or eight months at school.
He was in succession a farm labourer, a woodcutter,
and a boatman on the Wabash and the Mississippi.
In 1830 he went to the State of Illinois, and earned
his living for a year by working as a labourer in
the fields ; then he got a place as a shopman, and
afterwards enlisted as a volunteer in a company
which was raised at New Salem to take part in the
war in Florida against the Indian tribes, headed by
the chief called the Black Hawk. He served with
credit, and was promoted to the grade of captain.
On his return to Illinois, he took up his residence
near Springfield, the capital, and has ever since
resided there. In 1852 he was a candidate for
a seat in the Legislature of the State, but failed.
The year after, however, he was elected, and he sat
during four sessions. During this time he studied
law, and, having become an advocato, practised
with great success at the bar of Springfield. In
politics, to which, whilst following his profession,
he paid great attention, he joined the Whig party,
and was a warm supporter of Henry Clay. In 1846
he was elected to Congress, and confirmed to belong
to it till 1)449. He was a strong Abolitionist, and
repeatedly expressed his sentiments on the subject of
slavery. In the stormy debates which took place on
the Wilmot proviso he bore an active part, and
voted not fewer than 42 times for that measure
He opposed the war with Mexico as unconstitutional.
From 1849 to 1854 he kept aloof from the political
arena, devoting himself exclusively to the exercise
of his profession. In 1854 he was the candidate of
the Whigs for the digrity of Senator for his State,
but was defeated. In 1856 his name was at the
head of the list of the electors of Illinois, who voted
for Fremont, in opposition to Buchanan. In 1858
he was unanimously designated by the Republican
Convention of the State to succeed Mr. Douglas
as Senator, and a warm contest took place be-
tween him and that gentleman. Both visited
every part of the State to harangue the popula-
tions ; Mr. Lincoln boldly declaring for the abo-
lition of slavery, and Mr. Douglas standing by
what is called squatter sovereignty. Fortune was
then adverse to Mr. Lincoln, his opponent having
been elected."

THIS DAY'S MARKETS.

CORN EXCHANGE.

Although only a limited quantity of English wheat was
on offer in to-day's market, the demand for all kinds ruled
heavy at Monday's decline in the quotations. The general
condition of the samples was inferior.
Nearly 27,000 quarters of foreign wheat having come
fresh to hand, the trade was depressed, and to have forced
sales, is to 2s per quarter less money must have been sub-
mitted to. In floating cargoes very little was doing on
rather lower terms.

We have here to report a dull sale for all kinds of barley
M barely stationary prices.

There was a fair inquiry for both old and now malt on
Former terms. _

The oat trade was inactive ; nevertheless, prices were
supported.
Beaus commanded full quotations, but peas were rather
cheaper.
Flour was very dill, and its value had a drooping ten
dency.

AARIYALS THIB
Wheat. Barley. Malt. Oath. Flour.
330 2,010 I 150 120 1,420
Irish - 1,850
24,710 5,400 7,720 f 4,5957 0 brlso sack 3

BOROUGH HOP.
Good and fine hops move off steadily at full quotations
In other kinds very little is doing at into rates.

WHITECHAPEL.
The supplies of meat are tolerably extensive, and the
trade generally is heavy, as follows :—Beef, 2s 8d to 4' d;
mutton, 3s 4d to 4s 4d ; veal, 3s 3d to 4s 2d; pork, 3s 6cl
to 5s 2d per Sibs. by the carcase.

A St. Petersburg letter says :—" The average
number of persons exiled to Siberia yearly is about 9,500,
exclusive of the women and children that accompany them.
To get to the station of Tobolsk they have to travel from
927 to 4,500 versta (the verste is 1,066 metres), according
to the district they start from. From Tobolsk to Tunsen
is a journey of 85 days, to Krasnojork 115 days, and to
made by the criminals
Irkutsk 177 days. Most of the exiles go through Irkutsk
to Merchinsk. This long journey,
promiscuously with the women and children, has a lamen•
table effect on their morals.
y persons in Totnes were creditors, and in
Man
most instances to larg? amounts, of the Baron de Arabet,
who some 25 years since kept a large establishment at
Gatcombe, about two miles from Totnes, and who at that
time drove some dashing equipages into the town. The
Baron became insolvent in 1838, and this insolvency has
exhibition
,
slumbered until last week, when the creditors received
a
notice that they eau receive a dividend of sd, in the
of art,
p pound
of
—Western Tisnos.
THE FEMALE SCHOOL OF ART.—An
aintings, drawl'ags, sculpture, and other worts
Queen, is
under the special patronage of her Majesty the
the proceeds of the ex-
-I.'o be opened early in June, 1861 ;
hiNtion and sale of pictures to be appropriated to the fund
pTTiieanent establishment
raising for a building for the
now
of " 'l'.he Female School of Art." exhibition will ter-
for *which contributions are solicited.
ter-
minate ..-ith a bazaar,
Communic3tions and contributions should be sent to the
superintendeVt of the Female School of Art, 43, Queen-
square, W.C.
WATER COLOVR DRAWINGS.—An auction took
place on Monday, at Messrs. Foster in Pall mal
choice collection of drawings, which resa'lisedpeat-dy £l4o.ofoa,
1 many of the examples selling' at prices varying from 30 to
t 80 guineas ; two small drawings, almost vignettes, by
Turner, sold at 72 and 80 guineas ; and an early work by
the same
ld f master—" View of London, from Battersea"—
senart or 130
oo guineas. The set of crayon drawings from the
\
ns of Raffaelle, made by Holloway for the engravings,
sold for 105 guineas.
One of the most difficult operations ever per-
formed by a diver has recently been accomplished in re-
covering the remainder of the treasure sunk in the Malabar
at Galle. This consisted in cutting away the large iron
rog
n
plates from the mail room, half an inch thick, and workin
through 9 feet of sand. Heinke's diving apparatus was
employed, as on the previous occasions, and £16,000 was
thus got out in one day. The whole of the specie on board
this vessel, upwards of £300,000, has now been saved.