The Sun.
London, England, 1860-02-10 00:00:00

THE SUN,r'7I.ONDON, FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 10, 1860.

STRAND THEATRE.

Miss Swanborough produced last evening for the
first time a new and original comedietta, by Mr.
J. P. Wooler, entitled " Sisterly Service." The
piece, which is a mere trifle in one act, derives its
title from a sister doing a service to a brother, who
is an officer in the Musqueteers, by keeping guard
for him in the palace of the Dauphin ; and no little
merriment is occasioned by the contretemps which
ensue in consequence of the false position in which
the lady has placed herself. Mr. James Bland,
Mr. W. 11. Swanborough, Mr. Parselle, Mr. W.
Mowbray, Miss Maria Simpson, and Miss E. Turtle
sustained their respective parts in a manner which
left a gratifying impression on the audience. It is
but due to the manageress to say that she does
wonders with a very small stage, there being some-
thing surprising in the getting up, mechanically
and artistically, of a gorgeous set scene, represent-
ing a corridor in the palace of the Dauphin. The
dresses were also rich and costly. The piece went
off satisfactorily, and is likely to keep its position
for some short and convenient period.

IRELAND.

DUBLIN, THURSDAY EVENING.
THE IRISH JUDICIAL BENCH.

It is stated this evening that Mr. Justice Perrin
has sent in his resignation to the Government.
There is as yet nothing certain known as to his suc-
cessor in the Court of Queen's Bench, but there is a
rumour that the Attorney-General will accept the
appointment thus vacated.

CENTRAL ITALY.—When Count Cavour was
summoned by his Sovereign to resume the office
he relinquished last summer, we undertook to
affirm that the forms of constitutional govern-
ment would soon be restored in Piedmont. We
can now state that, in the absence of any unex-
pected cause of delay, the elections will take
place about the sth of March, and the Cham-
bers will assemble not later than the middle of the
same month. Expectation in Italy is strained to-
wards this meeting, which is likely to bring forth
great events. Judging of the tenor of letters from
Turin, Milan, Florence, and Bologna, the reported
refusal of Austria to acknowledge the right of Cen•
tral Italy to dispose of itself will cause there as
little regret as sup prise.— Daily News.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Orange and
the noblemen of his suite leave town on Tuesday next, on a
visit to the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort, at Badminton.

His Highness the Prince Emmanuel de Godoy
(Attache to the Spanish Embassy at Paris) has arrived at
the Brunswick Hotel, Jermyn-street. _ _

His Excellency the Austrian Minister and the
Countess Apponyi have returned to Chandos House, from
visiting the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort, at Badminton.
Madame Musurus has issuedcards for an assembly
on Wednesday neat.

Viscountess Palmerston has issued cards for as•
semblies on Saturdays the 11th and 18th inst.

Vis Count Emlyn, M.P., has returned to Golden
Grove, South Wales.

•
Lord and Lady Colchester entertained a select
circle at dinner last evening, at their residence, in Berkeley-
square.

_
Lord and Lady Chesham are entertaining a select
circle at Latimers, Bucks.

Lady Hamilton Seymour has issued invitations
for soirees on the 10th and 17th instant, at the family re-
sidence, in Grosvenor-crescent.

Lady Molesworth entertained at dinner last even-
ing, at her residence, in Eaton-place—Maria, Marchioness
of Ailesbury, the Countess of Kinnoul, Viscount and
Viscountess Torrington, Lord and Lady Colville, Lord
Methuen, Lady Francis Gordon, Viscount Castlerosse,
M.P., the Rev. Sir Hugh and Lady Molesworth, the Right
Hon. Colonel Forester, M.P., Mr. Baillie Cochrane, M.P.,
and Mr. and Mrs. Petre.

IMPORTS OF FOREIGN GRAIN AND FLOUR.-
Duty paid in Hull last week :—XI 10s., on 30 qrs. of wheat ;
£377 25., on 7,542 qrs. of barley; 125., on 1,132 qrs.
of beans ; 55., on 5 qrs. of peas ; and £1 75., on 72 cwt. of
wheat flour.

LONDON AND NORTH-WESTERN RAILWAY.—
The directors of this company, at a meeting yesterday, re-
solved to recommend their proprietors to declare a dividend
at the half-yearly meeting to be held on the 17th inst., at
the rate of 51 per cent, per annum, carrying forward a bal-
ance of £10,870 7s. 2d.

A prospectus has been issued of the Oriental and
Colonial Cotton, Flax, and Fibre Company, with a capital
of £lOO,OOO in £25 shares. The object is to stimulate
native cultivation in India of some of ths products most
needed in Europe, by establishing agencies for bringing
them to our markets.

The report of the Bank of Egypt, preparatory to
their meeting ou the 2d of March, states the profits of the
half-year at £14,579, making, with a previous balance of
£6,101, an available total of £20,680. Out of this a dividend
of £1 15s. per share, or at the rate of 7 per cent. free of
income-tax, is recommended for the entire year (no distribu-
tion having been made at the last meeting), which wil
absorb £17,500.

THE CATTLE TRADE.—WAKEFIELD, Feb. 9.—
There was a good show of cattle to-day, namely, 1,200 fat
beasts, 7,000 sheep, and 680 pigs. There was a very fair
sale at the following prices :—Beef, 7s. to Bs. per stone of
14lb. ; mutton, 7d. to Bd. per lb. ; pork, 6s. 6d. to 7s. per
stone. There was a good supply of lean cattle, but the de-
mand was flat.

IRON TRAMWAYS IN PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES.
—The subject of laying down iron tramways in the most
crowded thoroughfares of Liverpool has been very much dis-
cussed of late, and the Health Committee of the Corporation
in that town, having had the question under consideration
yesterday (Thursday), appointed a deputation to confer
with the Watch Committee on the matter.

The Vocal Association will give their First Sub-
scription Concert for this season, on Wednesday evening
next, Feb. 15 at St. James's Hall. The perfcrmance will
consist of Mendelssohn's Psalm, " Hear my Prayer, 0
God I " and several new part songs, by Benedict, Berger,
and H. Smart, with choir of 200 voices. Madile. Parepa
and Madlle. Marie Wieck are engaged. M. Benedict is,
as before, the conductor.
FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT ON THE SOUTH WESTERN
RAILWAY.—This morning as an engine and fire box were
passing through Twickenham station at about five o'clock,
the signal man at that station was literally cut literally in
two. Mr. Court, the station master, was immediately
called up, and the mangled corpse was removed from the
line ; the poor fellow's heart and liver being exposed, and
lying on his coat. It is supposed that in attempting to Gros,
the rails being exceedingly slippery from the frost, he fell.
He leaves a wife and family to lament his untimely end.
His widow has only been confined about ten days; and up
to nine o'clock this morning no one had had the courage to
convey the sad intelligence to her.
GRAND RIFLE VOLUNTEER BALL.—On Wednes-
say, March 7, the officers of the various patriotic corps of
volunteers will have the opportunity of being presented to
her Majesty at a levee to be holden at St. James's Palace,
specially appointed for that purpose. On the evening of
the same day a grand volunteer ball, under the patronage
of her Majesty, will take place in the new Floral-hall in
Covent-garden, the great glass structure erected by Mr.
Gye (and now just completed), for the purpose of a" Marche
aux fleurs." No locale could be found so appropriate for a
ball such as that to be given to the volunteers. The build-
ing is 75ft. in width, 60ft. in height, and 228 ft. in length,
and, doubtless, will make the finest ball•room in Europe.
This ball will be given under the especial patronage of her
Majesty.
NEWSPAPERS FOR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEA-
LAND.—A desire having been expressed on behalf of the
Australian colonies that the Governments of those colonies
should pay the costs of transit throng Egypt of newspapers
sent to Australia via Southampton and Suez, instead of
such newspapers being subjected to a charge for this transit,
the additional penny bing levied on these newswapers since
the beginning of the present year will cease. The postage
of newspapers for Australia and New Zealand, sent via
Southampton and Suez, will henceforth therefore, as
formerly be ld. each; but the postage of newspapers by
this route to India, Ceylon, the Mauritius, China, and all
other places eastward of Suez will continue as at present—
viz. :—tipon a newspaper addressed to the East Indies, 2d.
when not exceeding 4 ounces in weight ; 3d. when above
4 ounces, and not exceeding 8 ounces in weight, ld. being
added for every additional :ounces or fraction of 4 ounces ;
upon newspapers addressed to any of the other countries or
places referred to, 2d. for each newspaper of whatever
weight—By command of the Postmaster-General, Row-
LAND HILL, Secretaiy. General Post-office, Feb. 9.

Franks and Son's Monthly Circular, Feb. 9th,
says :—" The expectation that the new year would bring
activity and improvement in the tea market has been fully
realised since our last. A large business has been done in
nearly all descriptions, the trade have bought very freely,
and holders being disinclined to sell unless at advaneed
rates, a considerable rise is shown on last month's quota-
tions. The advice's from China begin to show decreased
shipments, and. the opinion gains ground that the total
shipments for the season will not be excessive; and from
the present state of our stock, there is no chance at present
of an overburdened market. The budget, which is promised
for to-morrow, is looked for with much anxiety, some being
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vanced to Is. sd. and Is. dtd ; red leaf kinds, from ls. 6d.
to Is. Bd., show an advance of lid. to 2d. per lb. ; medium
Kysows under 2s. are scarce and wanted ; medium black
loaf kinds scarce, any parcels offering from Is. 7d. to is; Bd.
are readily taken; better qualities from Is. 10(1. to 2s. are
relatively cheap : fine Kysows are very scarce, recent arri-
vals have given a good supply of medium and fine Monings
varying from ls. Ild. to 2s 3d. ; the trade have bought
freely of these kinds. Oolong, Souchong, and flowery
Pekoe very firm. Green Toa—A good business has been
done in medium and good Gunpowder and Young Ilysons
from recent arrivali, varying- from is. 6d. to 28. Gd. Ilysons
arc very scarce, and cannot be bought under hi. to 2d.
vanect; Inwer descriptions have been inure looked efts'.
Canton Youtics• ilyson cannot be bought undor Old. to 10..
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good quality and well made, have
Is. 4d. to ls. 64_, low qualities continua quite
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neglected. Scented Tea—Good and line qualities are tirrr,
but business lit fbgio has been limited ; common scented
Caper from Is. 2d. to is. 4d. has been in demand. Public
Sales—On the 14th ult. 14,529 pkgs• were offered, about
one-third of *4:4 wore sold. Or the 17th, of 16,518 pkgy.
offered, about 3,600 found layers. On the tid 23,600
pkgs. were offered, of which about 14,600 changed hands;
and on the 7th inst. 1,2.50 pkgs. were sold, out of 7,815
offered. The sale included 1,790 pkgs. of Assam tea,
which realised veri full rates.

LATEST NEWS.

The following telegrams have been received at
Mr. Reuter's office :

PARIS, FRIDAY.

The Constitutionnel, in an article signed by M.
Grandguillot, declares that the signs announced
from all parts of France concerning the deplorable
effects which had been produced by the letter of the
Bishop of Orleans (Monseigneur Dupanloup), which
the Siecle insists should be brought before the tri-
bunal, imposes on it the duty of not aggravating
the existing excitement by such a polemic, and
therefore M. Grandguillot says he does not intend
publishing the said letter in his principal edition
for Paris.

PARIS, FEB. 10.

I ;The Moniteur of to-day publishes the usual
monthly return of the Bank of France, which show
the following results as compared with the previous
return :

INCREASE
Cash in hand 5l millions.

Current accounts 7 It
DECREASE
Bills discounted not yet
due
Advances

Bank notes
Treasury balance 29 If
The Moniteur does not publish the treaty of com-
merce with England.

TURIN, FEB. 9.
- Count Arese left last night for Paris, charged
with an official mission.
The Marquis d'Azeglio will go to Milan next
Saturday.

COPENHAGEN, FEB. 9.
The two Presidents of the Diet hare been sum-
moned by the King.

The present Ministry is provisonally carrying on
public business, M. Blizen being President of the
Council, M. Westenholz, Minister for Holstein
and M. Gessen for Justice. The Faderlandet,
announces that M. Madwig has been summoned by
the King.