The Sun.
London, England, 1856-02-11 00:00:00

THE sun, LONDON, MONDAY _EVENING, FEBRUARY 11, 1856.

The Right Ron. the Speaker of the House of Com-
moos gene: his first full-dress Parliamentary dinner, on
Saturday evening, at his temporary official residence, in
Eaton-square. The following were the guests of the
right. hon. gentleman :—The Rt. Hon. Viscount Palmer-
ston, G.C.8., Right Hon. Eld of Mulgrave) Right Hon.
Mr. T. Baines, Viscount Monck, Viscount Demean,
Right Hon. Lord E. Bruce, Right Hon. Sir G. Grey,
G.C.8., Right Hon. W. Cowper, Right Hon. Judge Ad-
vocate, Right Hon. Vernon Smith, Right Hon. Sir C.
Wood, Bart., Right Hon. W. G. Hayter, Right Hon.
Sir B. Hall, Bart., Right Hon. H. Fitzroy, the Chan-
cellor of the Exchequer, Admiral Right Hon. Sir
M. F. Berkeley, K.C.8., Hon. H. Brand, the Secretary
for Ireland, the Attorney-General for Ireland, the Soli-
citor-General for Ireland, Mr. G. Berkeley, Mr. Dt Sey-
mour, Mr. Peel, Mr. Massey, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Wil-
son. The Secretary and the Rev. Mr. Gamier were
present. The following members were prevented :
Viscount Drumlanrig, Rt. Hon. E.Bouverie, Right Hon.
H. Labonchere, Sir R. Peel, the Attorney-General and
Solicitor-General.
Yesterday morning his Grace the Lord Archbishop of
Canterbury preached a sermon at the Church of Saint
Mary Woolnorth, Lombard-street, in the presence of
the Lord Mayor, 'the sheriffs, the under-sheriffs, W.
Cubitt, Esq., the alderman of the ward, and a crowded
congregation, in aid of the funds of the ward schools.
His Grace selected for his text the following words :
"And they brought young children to him that he
should touch them," &c. The appeal was liberally re-
sponded to by those present.
The Emperor of Russia has ordered a mourning of
nine days in all the kingdom of Poland for Prince Pas-
kiewitcb.
Sir William Temple, her Majesty's Minister at Naples,
gave a grand ball, on the 28th ult., which was honoured
by the presence of his Sicilian Majesty, some members
of the Royal family, and most of the English travellers
now in Naples.
We believe that the Duke of Wellington has tendered
his resignation as Master of the Horse. It will have
been observed that his Grace voted in the majority
against Government upon Lord Lyndhurst's motion for
referring Lord Wensleydale's patent to a Committee of
Privileges. It is also said that the Lord Chancellor
tendered his resignation upon finding his opinion on the
same subject at, variance with those of several among his
colleagues.
THE CONFERENCES AT PARIS.—The Earl of Clarendon
will depart on his mission to the Peace Congress at
Paris most probably on Thursday next. The gentlemen
who will accompany Lord Clarendon to Paris are—the
Hon. Spencer l'onsonby (his lordship's private secre-
tary), Hon. Mr. Spring Rice, Mr. John Bidwell, Hon.
Mr. Vivian, and Mr. Villiers Lister. Lord Cowley's
staff will consist of the gentlemen of the Embassy, viz.,
Hon. Mr. Howard (chief secretary of legation), Mr.
Stewart, Mr. Petre Mr. Lytton, Mr. Earle; Mr. French,
Mr. Ford, and his lordship's private secretary, Mr.
Attie. Lord Cowley is expected to be in Paris again
about the 15th. It is not a-, all unlikely that the Con-
ferences may open on Monday next. It is also quite
possible, if a good disposition be shown on all bands,
that a preliminary treaty may be dispensed with, and
negotiations may at once be commenced upon a general
and definitive treaty of peace.
THE BUDGET.—THE WAR ESTIMATES--We are in-
formed—and have no reason to doubt the accuracy of
our information—that Ministers have thought it advi-
sable that no Budget should be brought forward until
the breaking up of the Paris Conferences. If these
Conferences should he protracted beyond the usual time,
which is early in April, for .renewing the Mutiny Bill,
it is. we understand, the intention of the Chancellor of
the Exchequer to ask for the necessary estimates for a
period of three months, instead of, as usual, for the
financial year.—Morning Advertiser.
DEATH OF GEORGE ARKWRIGHT, ESQ.' M.P.—lt is
with great regret that we record the death of Geo. Ark-
wright, Eel., eldest son of Robert Arkwright, Esq., of
Sutton-hall, in this county. Mr. Arkwright bad repre-
sented the borough of Leominster for many years, and
wa a consistent Conservative in politics. In the year
1837 Mr. Ark wright contested the representation of this
county against Mr. Evans and Mr. Gisborne, but with-
out success. The hon. gentleman expired at his resi-
denee in the Albany on Wednesday morning last.—
Derbyshire Courier.
On Saturday, at a meeting of the Royal Agricultural
Society of England, held at Hanover-square, his Impe-
rial Majesty the Emperor of the French was unani-
mously elected an honorary member of the association.
It was further resolved that a copy of the 16 volumes of
the journal of the society, appropriately bound, should
be f mwarded to his Imperial Majesty together with the
diploma of his appointment. His Majesty, it was stated,
had expressed his consent to the proposal which had
b ?en made to him to become an honorary member of the
society.
MR. WILSON OVEREND AND THE WEST RIDING
MAUSTRATES —At a numersus meeting of West Riding
magistrates, held at D mcaster, on Thursday, a vote of
confi lence in Mr. William Overend, respecting his
qualification to act as chairman of Quarter Sessions, was
unanimously adopted. It was uit mately agreed unani-
mously that tl is expression of feeling, in the form of a
letter, should be conveyed to Mr. Overend. The docu-
ment was drawn up, and it also contained the expres-
sioa of a hope that, at the ensuing quarter sessions, held
at Sheffield next month, he would accede to 6eirrequest
to continue as chairman, to which office they should re-
elect him. The document was signed by each magis-
trate present.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND.—From a return issued on
Saturday it appears that the amount, of Exchequer or
Treasury bills purchased by the Bank of England, or on
which any sums were lent for the public service daring
j the past year 1855, was 12,883,9501., all of which was
paid off or disc'. arged, with the exception of 997,4481.
The balance of sums remaining in the bank as unclaimed
dividends amounted, on the sth of January, 1856, to
136,3801. ; on the 9.h of October, 1855, to 96,5041. ; on
the sth of July, is 96,2861. ; and on the stn of April,
1855, to 162,3601. The remainder of the sum was ad-
vanced to Government. The sum total of unclaimed
dividends amounted, on the sth of January, to 991,5821.;
and on the sth of July last, to 1,008,5711. During the
year it appears that the Chancellor of the Exchequer
made several applications to the bank for advances on
Exchequer Bills, viz : On the 9th of March, for one of
1,000,000/. ; on the 26th of March. for one of 1,500,0001.;
on the 7th of April, for one of 1,000,000/. ; on the 12th
of July, for one of 1,000,000/. ; and on the 11th of Oc-
tober, for one of 1,000,0001.
THE MAILS. SOUTHAMPTON, Feb. 9.—The Royal
Mail Company's steam-ship Tay, Capt. Brydges, sailed
this afternoon with the Brazilian and River Plate mails,
80 passengers, 72,0001. in specie, 23,800/. value in jewel-
lery, and a full general cargo. The Avon, Capt. Reeett,
with the homeward portion of the Brazilian mails, is
expected about the 12th inst. The Magdalena, Captain
Abbott, with the West India and Pacific mails, is due at
Southampton on the 16th inst. The Plata, Captain G.
Wells, is preparing to convey the outward West India
and Pacific mails on the 17th inst. The Peninsular and
Oriental Company's steam-ship Pero, Captaie Soy, with
the heavy portion of the India, China, and Mediterranean
mails, is expected to-morrow. The Sultan will convey
the next outward mails to the Peninsular ports on the
17th inst. The Madrid, Captain Cook, with the next
homeward mails from these ports, is expected about the
14th inst. The United States' mail steam-ship Arago,
Captain Lines, sails on Wednesday next for New York,
and calls off Cowes, en route from Havre, for the Eng-
lish
passengers and mails.
NOVEL PROCESSION IN THE ClTY,—Considerable cu-
riosity was excited yesterday (Sunday) morning io the
immediate vicinity of the Mansion-house, in consequence
of the Right Hon.,the Lord Mayor, Alderman Kennedy
and Rose, the two Sheriffs, Mr. W. Cubitt, M.l' , and a
great number of gentlemen belonging to the Court of
Common Council, in their official robes of office, walk-
ing in precession from the Mansion-house to the church
of the united parishes of St. Mary Woolnoth and St.
Mary Woolchurch Haw, at the corner of Lombard-
street, where the civic functionaries met the Most Rev.
the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, who had undertaken
to preach a sermon on behalf of the Langbourn Ward
Charity Schools. The spacious church soon became
densely crowded, so much so that, shortly after the
commencement of divine service, it was found necessary
to close the outer gates of the sacred edifice. His grace
delivered a most eloquent and appropriate sermon, in
which he advocated the peculiar pressing claims which
the schools had upon all friends of Christian instruction.
At the close of the service a collection was made, which
was liberally responded to by the congregation.
THE SOH') TR AGEDY.—A large number of people
assembled on Saturday, in Poland-street, Wardour-
street, Portland-street, and the neighbouring thorough-
fares in Soho, in consequence of its being known that
the mortal remains of Mrs. Bousfield, and her three
poor murdered children, were about to be removed for
interment in the Brompton Cemetery. Some of the
streets were rendered altogether impervious to traffic,
notwithstanding the efforts of the police to keep them
clear. From about 12 o'clock till 2 it became known
that, in order to create as little confusion as possible, the
authorities at the workhouse where the bodies had been
lying since the occurrence of the dreadful tragedy, had
caused them to be removed by the back entrance, open-
ing from Dufour's-place, where comparatively few people
were assembled. There was, however, a large number
of persons there, and much sensation was created by the
appearance of the four coffins, gradually declining in size,
from that of the mother to the one containing the corpse
of her innocent babe. The hearse and mourning-coach,
containing the relatives of the deceased ,woman, were ac

SPORTING NOTES.

LIKINGS FOR LINCOLN,

The first important legitimate events of the year will
be contested at Lincoln on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The meeting is likely to prove attractive enough, al-
though the promise of sport is not very abundant. In
framing the conditions of the Handicap Hurdle Race, the
officials have committed the great blunder of omitting
to fix any penalty for winning horses ; thus Tom Gur-
ney, Stamford, and General Evans will not have any
extra weight to carry for their recent successes. The
result of the flat races will materially depend upon the re-
lative degrees of condition in which the competitors may
be sent to the post. Nine horses are nominated for the
Trial Stakes ; amongst them figures the name of Fisher-
man. Should this horse go to the post I shall expect his
owner, Mr. T. Parr, to commence the season with suc-
cess. In his absence Cardsharper may do the trick. Of
the youngsters likely to contest the Two-year-old Stake=,,
I know nothing. It is much too early in the year to
judge of the capability of the " baby" horses. The Cutty
Queen, however, has been mentioned to me with favour.
Should Eulogist and Prince Plausible start for the Spring
Handicap they shall represent my interest. According
to recent running the foremost places for the Handicap
Hurdle Race ought to he filled by General Evans,
Stamford, and Tom Gurney.
A report is current that Fordham, the celebrated
light weight, has already been specially engaged to ride
for Mr. Howard for the Chester Cup.
A sporting weekly paper has devoted nearly a column
and a half to reminiscences of the late Frank Butler.
They are told with much gossipping facility, but the
wr►ter has allowed his fancy and imagination to run
riot. He gravely states that poor Frank was originally
intended for the Church, and that, unlike dross country
jockeys, he was for the steeple, but not to ride a race
only to get there. This ridiculous statement is, toe, I
find, made also in an illustrated paper.
Feb. 11. A FRESH MAN.

February.

companied by a crowd of people in the district, and
were met at Bronipton by another crowd, assembled to
witness the interment, and many an eye shedding tears
as the four bodies were lowered into one grave.
PARADIATTA RAILWAY.—The Sydney correspon-
dent of the Melbourne Argus writes as under :—" The
great success which has attended the Paramatta Railway
has confirmed the spirit of liberality in which the house
are disposed to meet the very comprehensive views of Sir
Wm. Denison in connection with this subject. Every-
thing that has been asked has been voted, with the ex.
ception of the 100,0001. modestly demanded for survey
and experiments, which has been reduced to 50,0001.
But this latter sum is surely quite sufficient for all legi-
timate purposes for one year. Without a word of objec-
tion, the necessary funds have been voted for completing
the branch line to Liverpool, and for rendering the
Ilunte:r River line complete from the wharf at Newcastle
(a nest one to be constructed for the purpose), to the
town of Maitland, with a branch to Hexham. There is
an evident disposition, too, to favour the raising of a
large sum by loan for the purpose of at once extending
the network of railways' to all the principal towns
within a convenient distance from the capital. It is most
probable that all measures of this larger kind will be left
for the new Ministry and the new Parliament to deal
with. But as the general foaling of the country is quite
in unison with the present feeling of the house, the elec.
tions and the advent of responsible Government' will
be scarcely likely to make any chomp is this Zaatter."

LATEST NEWS.

THE INDIAN MAIL.

TRIESTE, SUNDAY, FEB. 10.

The steamer Australian arrived here this
morning, at nine o'clock, in 113 hours from
Alexandria, which place she left on the sth of

The Indian mail left Alexandria on the sth of
February, with dates from Calcutta of the Bth of
January, and Bombay of the 16th•of January.

The Sonthal rebellion is over.
A great fire took place at Rangoon on the 19th
of December, with a loss of 200,000/.
The Bank of Bengal has declared a dividend of
20 per cent.

Trade is dull, and prices low.

The money-market is tight.
Public securities have further declined.
Exchange at Calcutta, 23.

ALEXANDRIA, FEB. 5.

An insurrection has broken out at Damanhoor,
near Cairo, among the Bedouins on the subject of
some recent enrolments of the Militia.

Troops have been despatched to put down this
movement, which appears serious.

THE ARMISTICE.

A letter from Vienna of the stb, in the German
Journal of Frankfort, says :—" We learn from
good authority that the armistice to be concluded
at Paris will be for three mouths, with a notice of
15 days for its cessation. The belligerent parties
will have the power, during the armistice, of rein-
forcing their present positions by sending troops
and stores. The Allied fleets will consequently
reappear in the Baltic in April. One of the great
difficulties expected to arise in the Congress will
be the occupation of some points of the Turkish
territory after the conclusion of peace. The re-
forms which are now in preparation injure the
interests of the Turkish and even of the Greek
clergy. Disturbances may arise in the execution
of those reforms, and consequently it has been
proposed to leave in the Principalities Austrian
and Western troops, until the new order of things
shall have been completely established. A body of
10,000 men belonging to each Power will be left in
the Principalities. It is possible therefore that
Russia will not evacuate Kars and Bajazid until
the allied troops shall have completely left those
provinces."

FRANCE.
PARIS, SUNDAY.

The Moniteur contains an imperial decree by
which the Senate and the Legislative Corps of
France are convoked for March 3, 1856.
By another decree General Bosquet is raised to
the dignity of a Senator.
The Dcbcets of Saturday says :—" Some accounts
have reached us relative to the contents of Count
Nesselrode's last despatch. M. Nesselrode insists,
however, upon the gravity of the conditions ad-
mitted by the Emperor. He insinuates that the
Emperor cannot go any further; that it must not
be attempted to take advantage of the reserves
contained in the Fifth Article to demand of Russia
the abandonment of any other territories than that
which results from the rectification of the fron-
tiers separating Moldavia from Bessarabia ; nor to
demand of Russia an indemnity for the expenses
of the war. The despatch having been communi-
cated to M. de Buol by Prince Gortschakoff, the
Austrian Minister asked if the declaration of M.
Nesselrode were to be understood in the sense that
Russia peremptorily refused to engage not to for-
tify the Aland Isles nor to rebuild the fortifica-
tions of Bomarsund. To this Prince Gortschakoff
:replied that, not wishing to run th© risk of going
beyond the Emperor's intentions, he would refer
back on the subject to M. Nesselrode. The ex-
change of these observations presented no obstacle
to th signature of the protocol."
The French papers of to-clay publish the fol-
lowing telegraphic despatches :
MARSEILLES, Feb. 9..--The Carmel has arrived
with accounts from Constantinople to the 31st of
January. The Russians still remain quiet in their
positions, and continue to fire with even more
warmth from the northern forts. The Presse
d' 0 rient, which announced that the Czar had ordered
a suspension of hostilities, was therefore badly in-
formed. Prussia has not been represented at the
conferences relative to the rayah,s, nor has she
claimed to be so. The conferences were closed by
a grand diplomatic banquet. The question of the
Principalities will be resumed as soon as Lord Strat-
ford de Redeliffe shall have received his instrue..
tions. The Porte admits in principle for Euro-
peans the right of property, but wishes that the
Christians should be liable to taxation, to the con-
scription, and to all other charges which weigh on
the Mussulmans.

MARSEILLES, Saturday.—The army of Anatolia
has received the provisions_ which have been sent
out for it. The disorders of the Bashi-Bazeuks at
Sebumla, have been repressed. The news from
Asia states that the Bashi-Bur:mks have committed
disorders al Sinope.

BOURSE, Feb. '9.—The market was rather steady
at the close, when prices were as follows :

Cash. fr. e. End of Month.
4i per Cents l6 —l. —c.
3 per Cents 72 40 72 85
New Loan 73

Bank Shares 3,495 Roman
Credit Mobilier 1,550 Austrian
Belgian Five 5......., 961 Spanish Threes
Piedniontes€ (5), - Home Debt 38i