The Sun.
London, England, 1856-08-29 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON FRIDAY EVENING; AUGUST 29, 1866

STAINES AND WOKENHAM AND
WOKING RAILWAY.

LAW INTELLIGENCE.—(This Day.)

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. CJlntriissioner Fane.)
IN RE WEBSTER.

HALF-YEARLY MEETING. -(THIS DAY.

The seventh balf.yearly meeting of the proprietors in
this undertaking was held this day, at twe o'clock, at
the London Tavern.

This bankrupt was described as of Snow•hill, tavern-
keeper, and to-day came up to pass his last examination
on accounts prepared by Messrs. Thomas and Copley.
The balance-sheet shows—Dr. to creditcr4, 7931. 2s. lid.
Assets—property, 201. ; do. in the hands of creditors,
101.

The chair was filled by J. Garrard, Esq.
The CHAIRMAN moved the adoption of the report.

The report stated that that part of the line between
Staines and Ascot was opened for passenger traffic on
the 4th of June, and the remaining portion from Ascot
to Wokingham on the 9th July. The stations would
be ready for gooda and coal traffic, early next month.
The passenger traffic for a newly-opened line was satis-
factory ; and that, as the line came into use, and as the
goods traffio became developed, considerable increase in
receipts might bo expected.
Temporary arrangements had been entered into Kith
the London and South-Western Railway Company for
working the line.
No agreement had yet been made with the South-
Eastern Railway Company as to running over their line
from Wokingham to Reading ; but the directors had the
satisfaction of stating that they run their trains to Read-
ing, and that they had every prospect of a friendly rela-
tionship with the South-Eastern Company.
The capital account stated that the receipts by calls,
&c., amounted to 332,242 f. 190. 21 _

llis Honour expressed his surprise that a man could
carry on business as a tavern-keeper and become bank-
rupt with nothing for his creditors.
It was stated that the lease had been sold, but the
greater portion of the amount had been p lid away to
creditors.
Mr. Wyatt, for the assignees, did not oppose, and
bankrupt passed.

The motion was put to the meeting, and carried
unanimously.

The proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to
the Chairman.

SCOTTISH AUSTRALIAN INVEST-
-IVIENT SOCIETY.

ANNUAL MEETING.-(THIS DAY.)

The annual meeting of the shareholders of this society
was held at the London Tavern. The chair was taken
by IL Dickenson, Esq. The business of the meeting
was confined to the making alterations in the rules of
the company, the purport of which were that two
meetings of the company instead of one should take
place yearly, and that the directors' qualification should
be increased to 5001.

THE LATE POLTSH LEGION.

GENERAL COUNT LADISLAS ZAMOTSI&S ORDER OF THE

DAY ON TUE DISBANDMENT OF THE DIVISION OF QOS•

SACKS OF THE SULTAN.
Ilead-Quarters, Scutari, July 31, 1856.

This day the Polish Division is disbanded. The
Allied Powers establishel to bend the, till then, inflexi-
ble obstinacy of Russia; they are unable to keep it up
now that Russia, seeing the impending danger, has has-
tened to conclude peace. We, who know Russia better,
do not believe that the peace will prove durable,
Therefore, in bidding you farewell, officers, non-com-
missioned officers, and soldiers, it is pleasing to me to
remember how, on every occasion, and even when
the disbandment of our Division was certain, you all
assured me to a man, that whenever you may be
called to fight for Poland you will each and
all hasten with enthusiasm once more to sacrifice every-
thing for your beloved coantry.
The English General Commanding-in-Chief admired,
but yesterday, your martial bearing, ou your last appear-
ance in arms before him. Preserve all these martial
virtues for a future, and, I trust, not a far-distant occa-
sion 1 Above all, preserve your love of order and labour ;
your confidence in, and obedimce to, your superiors ;
your cordial and brotherly sentiments for each other !
virtues which, even among strangers, will earn you re-
spect and friendship.
My endeavours to procure for you, immediately after
the disbandment of the division, various occupa-
tions and engagements—for everywhere, and at all
times, an honest roan must labour—have, as yet, pro-
duced promises only, The uncertainty of these hopes
rendered any further delay in your disbandment impos-
sible. But should any one wish to hear further of the
success of my endeavours, and to make use of my ad-
vice and assistance, he may apply to Lieutenant Colo-
nel Wiernski, who, with a disinterestedness and self-
denial peculiarly his own, has offered to remain for
some time as agent for the Polish Division in Constan-

tinople.
In bidding you farewell, my fellow-labourers in the
sacred cause of our country, I cannot here pass over
in silence the services rendered to the Division by
Major-General Breanski, who has often taken my place
in the chief command—by the commanders of the bri-
gades of cavalry and infantry, Lieutenant-Colonels
Count Poninski and Dobrowolskt—and by all those who
eminently displayed their zeal or knowledge in the ser-
vice, among whom some were overtaken whilst in our
ranks by illness or death. Among the latter let us
bear testimony to the patriotism of the late Major
Piedzicki, who, although he had been in command
of a battalion in 1831, did not hesitate, on the first
formation of the 23 Regiment of Polish Cossacks, to ask
me for the command of a squadron of horse rather than
remain inactive. Honour be to such acts ; by such alone
Poland will be raised to new life. Lieutenant-Colonel
Slubicki, although he had hitherto served in the infantry,
being of the 4th Regiment of the line, yet succeeded, by
his knowledge of the military profession. and his truly
Polish devotion, in organising our cavalry in the midst
of the greatest difficulties. The first formation of in-
fantry was effected amidst similar obstacles, and with no
less merit, by Major Wiernski. Still more uncertain
were the prospects of our artillery ; but Captain Ordon
has brought it to a state of perfect organisation and
exemplary order. There are many more whom space
will not allow me here to mention ; but I may give
thanks to all in the name of our country. Our acknow-
ledgments are also due to the rev. the chaplains of the
division, the medical officers, and Maj er Jacks wski, the
chief paymaster.

And now, one word more before I conclude. Major-
General Breanski has informed me, in your name, that
you have united to offer me a very dear memorial, and
that I am to receive a sword presented to me by you.
Nor is this all ; you also wish to present my wife with a
ring to testify how highly you value her Polish and
Christian heart. Receive the most cordial thanks both
of myself and my wife.

May God grant that I may once more serve my coon•
try with that sword ! May my sons in free Poland have
one of you for their leader, who may say to them, " My
commander was your father I"

(Signed) L. ZIMOYSKI,
General Commanding the Division.

lIER MAJESTY'S DEPARTURE FOR
SCOTLAND.

YORK, TILIIRSDAY EVENING.
The royal train arrived hero, en route for, her Majesty's
ilighland`residence, at 12.50 p.m.
Her Majesty, Prince Albert, the Princess Royal
and the Princess Louisa, occupied the Royal saloon in
the centre of the train ; and on their alighting, the pub-
lic, who had been admitted to the station to the number
of about 8,000 people, raised a loud and hearty cheer,
and the band of the 7th Hussars struck up the National
Anthem.
Her Majesty, on alighting, was received by General
Arbuthnot, Gen. Sir H. Smith, the Lord Mayor of York,
H. S. Thompson, Esq., chairman of the North-E ',stern
Railway, and others. Her Majesty and the Royal Con-
sort, followed by the Royal children, proceeded along the
down platform to the Royal Station Hotel, amidst the
loud plaudits of the spectators, and when about half-
way down the platform, her Majesty, espying Lady
Healey among the spectators, stepped aside, and shook
hands with her in the most gracious manner, Lady
Healey kneeling to receive this mark of the royal favour
and distinction. Her Majesty, who looked exceedingly
well, wore a white silk bonnet and a violet•coloured silk
mantle, trimmed with black lace.
The railway station was profusely decorated with the
flags of the allies, and a large collection of plants from
the greenhouses of Lord Londesborougb, his Grace the
Archbishop of York, Messrs. Rackhouse and Son, and
the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. The down plat-
form was covered with rich tapestry carpeting, 1,000
yards in length, manufactured for the occasion.
After her Majesty had entered the Royal Hotel, the
band of the Hussars took up a position at the entrance,
and while the royal party was at luncheon performed a
selection of the most fashionable music.
The viands and wines composing the luncheon were of
the most recherche character. The time occupied by the
luncheon did not exceed that which had been prescribed
in the royal time table, and at eighteen minutes past one
o'clock her Majesty and suite left the Station Hotel and
took their seats in the carriage. As the Queen and
Prince Albert walked along the platform with their chil-
dren renewed cheers greeted them, and before stepping
into the carriage the Queen and Prince Albert shook
bands with Generals Sir Harry Smith and Arbuthnot.
The band of the Hussars played the National Anthem,
and in a few moments the train slowly moved out of the

station.
H. S. Thompson, Esq., the chairman, and several
other directors of the North-Eastern Company, accom-
panied her Majesty from York to Berwick. Captain
O'Brien, the secretary and general manager of the com-
pany, took charge of the train, and Mr. Fletcher, one of
the engineers, superintended the driving of the engine
from York.

ARRIVAL OF HER MAJESTY IN EDINBURGH.
The royal party arrived at St. Margaret's station,
Edinburgh, at 6.35—five minutes befure the appointed
time—and on alighting there drove in open carriages
through the park to Holyrood. The way from the sta-
tion to the palace was lined by the sth Dragoon Guards,
the 34th Regiment, and the Royal Artillery. There
was a considerable assemblage of people at the station
and along the route to Holyrood. It had rained until
near 6 o'clock, when the weather cleared.