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

THE SUN, LONDON,

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His Royal Highness continues—" All political 1
parties are preoccupied with the bad state of
Spain. Except among the men in authority,
the necessity of a change is in the conscience of
every Spaniard Any system would be preferable
to the present one ; and if the reforms which the
country requires are not made by the means of a
legitimately constituted Government, they will,
sooner or later, be brought about after a period of
anarchy and through torrents of blood." And
his Royal Highness adds, in a tone with which
not a rational Constitutionalist, Moderado, or
Progressisto in Spain can well quarrel:—" My
ambition is limited to the desire of contribu-

ting to the welfare of my country. For me the
Crown possesses no other attraction. In my in-
fancy I was judged and expelled from my country;
against the decrees of every tribunal there is an
appeal ; I do not promote revolution, I appeal t•
the Spanish people. If they, after hearing me, re-
ject me, my future privacy will not be less cheerful
from the consciousness of having performed my
duty." Finally, it is especially and peculiarly de-
serving of notice, in regard to Prince JOHN, that
the closing sentence in this last document, advanc-
ing his claims to the Crown of Spain, is the depre-
cation of any intention, on his part, of ever enforc
ing those claims by promoting a civil war among
kis countrymen.

Lady Mary Craven was confined with a son on
Sunday last at the family residence in Hertford-street,
Mayfair. We are happy to add her ladyship and infant
are both progressing favourably.

The Bishop of Lincoln has collated the Rev. John
Twells, .M.A., Rector of Gamston, to the Honorary Pre-
bend of Sanctaa Crude in Lincoln Cathedral, previously
held by the late Rev. T. F. Henney, Examining Chaplain
to the Bishop. The new Prebendiary was installed by the
Dean on Saturday last, Sept. 29, and read in on Sunday.
An excellent and impressive sermon was preached on the
morning of Sunday by the Bishop.—Derbyshire Courier.
DEATH OF A CHILD FROM FALLING ON A
TOBACCO PIPE. —Mr. Hertford held an inquest yesterday
on view of the body of a little boy, three years old, son of
Daniel Longden, brewer, of 18, Bedford-street, Hulme,
who came to his dea th in a somewhat remarkable manner.
The child was playing with a little companion on the flags
near his father's house en Sunday evening, when both fell ;
unfortunately the deceased's playfellow had a part of a
tobacco-pipe in Xs hand, and a portion of it ran into the
neck of the deceased. He was carried at once to the sur-
gery of Mr. Wilde, City-road, but died in a few minutes.
A verdiet of " Accidental Death" was recorded.—Man-
chester Examiner.

WRECK OFF PORTMADOC.—PORTMADOC, Tues-
day.—The schooner Henry Tanner, of Pwllheli, was totally
wrecked off Portmadoc, Carnarvonshire, on Friday last,
during a heavy gale of wind. As soon as the perilous
position of the vessel was observed, early on that day, the
Portmadoc lifeboat, belonging to the National Lifeboat
Institution, was immediately manned by 14 men and
launched. She afterwards proceeded off about two miles
distant with all speed to the scene of the disaster. A gale
blew from W. by S., and a very heavy sea was running at
the time. Much difficulty was consequently experienced
in getting the boat to the wind before her sail could be set.
When the vessel was reached she was found dismasted and
her hull broken to pieces. To the great dismay of the
lifeboat's crew not a soul was found on board, the crew
having abandoned the wreck during the night. After the
lifeboat's return to the shore her crew were gratified to
learn that the shipwrecked men, five in number, had for-
' tunately succeeded in safely reaching land in their own
boat. The expense of the lifeboat on this occasion was
about £B.

A VERY SLEEPY INDITIDUAL.—In Taunton,
Massachusetts, on Monday night, a man named Soward
intimated to his family that he probably would not be
seen again in this world. In the course of the night he
provided himself with a clothes' line, and went into his
wood-house, where he was afterwards found in a sitting
position, with the cord around his neck, and the other
end attached to a beam overhead, he being fast asleep.—
American Paper.
ANOTHER FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE MIDLAND
RAILWAY.—A frightful accident, resulting in the death of
a man named John Cotham, occurred at the Midland goods
station, Nottingham, yesterday. The deceased was an
engine driver in the employ of the company, and had charge
of the goods train running between Nottingham and Mans-
field. About five o'clock yesterday morning he went into
the goods yard, and hearing there was a "break" loose, he
got off the engine for the purpose of fastening it. He was
net seen alive after this, and about five minutes afterwards
his body was found cut to pieces. The poor fellow has
left a wife and family. This is the second fatal accident
that has occurred in this station in the last three weeks.

LARGE PRIZE FOR A PICKPOCKET.—A gentleman
from New Orleans was robbed in West George-street, Glas-
gow, on Thursday, of a pocketbook containing a cheque for
£3lO, a bill for £4OO, a promissory note for 2,500 dols., a
bill of exchange for 3,000 dole, a bill for 115 dols., a bill for
£6O or £7O, and nine £1 bank notes. The theft was com-
mitted by a woman, who accosted the gentleman in the
street. As usual in such cases, the booty was handed to
an accomplice. The cheques and bills, however, will be of
no use to the thieves.

LATE HOURS COURTSHIP.—A public meeting of
the young men of Dollar was held on Wednesday evening.
A resolution, nearly in the following terms, was unani-
mously adopted by the meeting :—" That the young men
comprising this meeting, conscious of the great evils result-
ing from meetings at late hours with the opposite sex, re-
solve that henceforth they will observe elders' hours' in
the visitation of their sweethearts and female acquaint-
ances."—.Edinburgh Courant.

THE BRITISH LEGION IN ITALY.—Captain De
Rohan left London on the 7th for Naples, accredited by
the G aribaldian Special Fund Committee to the General.
The Melazzo has reported herself as arriving safe at her
destination. The Emperor has been heard of, far on her
way to join the Melazzo. Captain De Rohan will summon
both vessels to Naples, or will himself go on Saturday to
conduct the British Legion to General Garibaldi.
RESIGNATION OF THE BISHOP OF COLOMBO.--The
Right Rev. Dr. James Chapman has intimated to the
authorities at home his intention to resign the Bishopric of
Colombo, to which he was appointed in 1845, on account of
failing health, and will only remain in the diocese until his
successor is appointed. The see, which comprises the island
of Ceylon is worth £2,000 a year, which is paid out of the
colonial bishoprics fund. Dr. Chapman was educated at
Eton, and graduated at King's College, Cambridge, in 1828.
He was for some time an assistant-master at Eton, and
from 1834 to 1845 rector of Dunton Waylett, near Brent-
wood.

CHILD MURDER IN SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE.—
On Sunday, another murder was brought to light in South
Staffordshire—the third within a few weeks. A youth,
named Westwood, and some companions were out hunting
rats in a ditch running through a wheat field, at Summer-
hill, near Coseley, when they found the body of a female
child, about three months old, partially hid in the sedges
and mud of the ditch. A napkin, folded into a triangular
shape, was placed over the child's mouth and face, and the
two ends, after being carried behind the head, were brought
round to the throat and firmly fastened under the chin. The
child would thus seem to have been suffocated. The police
are investigating the matter.
THE WEATHER AND THE HARVEST.—Since Thurs-
day the weather has been fine and bright in the eastern
counties, and yesterday presented autumn in her most lovely
guise. Tie barley which has been go long lying about has
been now to a great extent gathered in, but much of it is
sadly discoloured, some again has sprouted, and, taken alto-
gether, a large portion of the crop will be unfit for malting
purposes. On some farms, where the circumstances have
been more favourable, a pretty good crop has been secured,
but there will be great variation in quality and prices.
THE GALE AT LlVERPOOL—Yesterday morning
a very severe gale, accompanied with showers of hail and
rain, swept over Liverpool, and continued during the entire
day. The gale blew nearly due north, until ;bout seven
o'clock in the morning, when it veered round to the north-
west with unabated fury. The river, which, fortunately,
was rather clear of shipping, presented a very animated
appearance, and one or two vessels, which wore riding at
one anchor at Seacombe, dragged their moorings, but were
ultimately "brought up" by the steam tugs. The City of
Washington (s.s.), outward bound for New York, was
obliged to ride with two anchors ; and the Jura (s.s.), which
arrived at 6.30 a.m., experienced a severe portion of the
storm on coming up the Channel.
SUICIDE OF A GENTLEMAN AT ROCHDALE.—On
Monday much excitement was produced at Townhead,
Rochdale, by the report that a gentleman, named Byron
Bamford, had shot himself. Inquiry at his residence con-
firmed the rumour, but failed to elicit any positive cause for
the act. Deceased was aged about 40, and was possessed of
ample means, which enabled him to keep two hunters, and to
indulge freely in his favourite pursuit, hunting. Rumour,
as usual, has been busy, and has assigned in its own way a
motive. It is said that deceased was secretly married, and
that this has been the occasion of much contention with his
sister, who resided with him. The inquest will probably
settle that point.

SUPPOSED SUICTDE.—SOUTHAMPTON, Tuesday.
—Mr. Richard Pordage, a highly respectable tradesman of
this town, carrying on. the business of a draper in the
High-street, met with his death at an early hour this morn-
ing under the following lamentable circumstances : —About
4 o'clock eorne of the neighbours living on the opposite side
of the sti eet were awoke by violent scre.aniings, and on
looking out were horror-stricken at seeing two persons ap-
parently struggling with each other at an open window on
the second floor of Mr. Pordage's house. One of the per-
sons, who subsequently proved to be the unfortunate de-
ceased, was standing on the narrow window sill, and before
assistance could reach them from within or without he
either fell or precipitated himself on to the pavement below.
The screams of his unhappy partner during the brief con-
flict were of the most heartrending character. "While this
harrowing scene was going on, two or three policemen who
had arrived were endeavouring- to force an entrance into the
premises, and had just succeeded when the deceased fell on
the pavement. The neighbours, who had by this time
reached the spot, rendered every assistance, some hurry.
ing off for medical men, and others aiding the policemen
in removing tho body into the house. The deceased had
apparently fallen upon his head, whichwas much wounded,
and blood was flowing copiously from the wound, as well as
from the eyes and nose. He lived a very short time after
the fall. Deceased has been in a depressed and desponding
state of mind of late, caused by disappointment in regard to
a business speculation in which he had recently engaged.
He had taken sonic large premises in another part of the
High-street, which he intended opening as a cafe, or club,
on a very extensive scale, but for some reason or other the
affair went off at the last moment, after he had invested a
considerable sum of money in furnishing, &c. The circum-
stance doubtless preyed upon his mind, and, it is presumed,
led to his untimely death. The inquiry before the borough
coroner opens this evening. Deceased has left a widow and
five or six children, one of them only a few months old.
The lamentable event has caused great excitement in the
town, Mr, Pordage being generally known and respected.

WEDENSDAY ';EVENING,

LATEST NEWS.

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

TURIN, OCTOBER 10.

In yesterday's sitting of the Chamber of Depu-
ties the discussion on the law of annexation was

continued.

Signor Chiaves spoke in favour of the annexa-
tion, which he said had brought things to a normal
and not to an abnormal state. He stigmatised the
Republican political agitators, and demonstrated
that Sardinia had upheld the Italian flag during
twelve years without imposing any condition upon
the nation. Signor Chiaves recommended the
Ministry to oppose the Republicans.
Dr. Bertani gave a formal denial to all the
calumnies which had been propagated against
him, and promised to defend himself by means of
the public press. He declared that he had been
faithful to his oath, and devoted to Italy and King
Victor Emmanuel. He desired only that sufficient
guarantees might be given that the interests of the
inhabitants of southern Italy should not suffer.

ROME, OCT. 8.

A courier from St. Petersburg has arrived at the
Russian Legation. He is the bearer of despatches
from his Government advising the Pope not to quit
Rome, nor to pronounce any excommunication, but
for the present to confine himself to protesting
against the invasion of Sardinia.

PARIS, OcT. 9.

The Patric says It is asserted that a grand
fete will be given by the Prince Regent at Coblentz
on the 12th inst., in honour of her Majesty the
Queen of England, to which the greater part of the
German Sovereigns have been invited."
The same journal also contains the following,
"under reserve" :—" Three great Powers are said
to have pretested against the entry of the Sardi-
nians into Neapolitan territory."
In view of the considerable concentration •f
Austrian troops in`Venetia, the Sardinian army
will, it is said, take up positions in the Romagna
and the Duchies, while the strong places will be
confided to the National Guard.

MARSEILLES, OCT. 9.

Letters have been received from Naples to the
6th and from Gaeta to the 3d inst., containing de-
tailed particulars respecting the late battle, which,
they state, lasted nearly two days.
General Sirtori, being in great danger, sent a
telegram to the Marquis de Villamarina, who de-
spatched to his assistance 1,800 Sardinian riflemen,
by whom the victory was decided.
Some gunners on leave of the English steamer
Renown co-operated with the Garibaldians.
The Marquis de Pallavicino, in his quality of
pro-Dictator, having requested Mazzini to leave
Naples, the latter had taken his departure from
the city.
It was confirmed that the concession of all the
Neapolitan railways had been granted by Garibaldi
to the firm Adami, of Leghorn.
Advises have also been received from Rome
stating that General Goyon was about to occupy
Velletri and Frosinone, on the Neapolitan frontier.
A Sardinian regiment was at Viterbo. It was
about to quit the town, which would be reoccupied
by the French.

General Goyon was present at the funeral of
General Pimodan.

Preparations for departure were being ostensibly
made at the Vatican, but the decision upon this
step had been adjourned.

The official journal had published an article
claiming payment of the Peter's pence from all
the faithful, but textually declaring that the Pope
would accept no subsidy from any terrestrial Power.

FRANCE.

PARIS, OCT. 9.

BoußsE, Oct. 9.—The market continues without
much animation, and the English funds having
arrived with a decline, prices are slightly lower.
Threes, which opened at 68f 90c, are now at 68f
824 c ; Mobilier, 697 f 50c ; Orleans, 1,362 f 50c;
Northern, 972 f 50c; Mediterranean, 913 f 75c;
Austrian, 483 f 75c ; Lombard, 483 f 75c. The
following are the last quotations :

4f per per Cents 95 50
Do. end month 95 50
3 per Cents
Do. end month 6B 80

Credit Fonder 895
Belgian 99 50
Piedmontese Fives 79 76
Roman ....

Bank Shares 2840
Credit Mobilier 695
Do. Account 695

Austrian .. . 76 50
Spanish Threes.... 48: 25
Homo Debt . 47 75

RAILWAYS.

Cash. Account.
Orleans 1362 50 1362 50
Northern
New ditto
Lyons and Mediterranean 915 .. 916 25
Geneva — .. 360
Southern 505 .. 505
Western
Eastern
Sardinian 390 .. 385
Austrian
Lombard 4 4Bl 25 482 50

THE BATTLE OF VOLTURNO.
The following is the official despatch of Nino
Bixio, which has been published in the Genoese
journals :

" Oct. 2, 5 45 p.m.
" Yesterday I telegraphed to you that we had driven
back the enemy. To-day wa have made an end of it.
Seven thousand prisoners are in our hands ; their General
is one of the number. We have had great good fortune in
all our movements.

" On the first news from the camp there was great dis-
may in Naples, and fears were entertained for the safety of
the town. Our (Piedmontese) infantry, the Bersaglieri,
and the disposable artillery were instantly marched to
Caserta.

" This reinforcement was not unavailing, and had full
leisure to distinguish itself. The Garibaldians raised
shouts of joy on seeing their brethern of Northern Italy,
and the Neapolitans were frightened at the sight of those
regular uniforms.

" The Piedmontese artillery wrought wonders. It fired
grape shot at the rate of five shots in two minutes, aid the
result was frightful. The Bersaglieri vied with the Gari-
baldians, and these latter with the former ; they vied as to
which of them should sooner take possession of the most
dangerous positions.
" The first result of the battle was this :—The Royal
troops forced their way into our quarters, but they were
driven back with very heavy loss. Some thousands of them
have by this time reached Naples, but unarmed, and under
good escort. A General is among them ; many officers also,
of course.

"The second result is that after so terrible a defeat the
Royal troops will not again have the whim of taking the
offensive—nay, they will have great trouble in keeping on
the defensive.

" The third result I need not tell you. At the moment
I write it is perhaps accomplished by an army among whom
the weariness and languor of a siege have been followed
by the ardour of a recent victory.

" The dead and wounded on our side were not few, as
may be expected from the severity of the action.

‘: Of our Genoese we have no very serious losses to de-

plore.

- " Gnecce, Gagliardi, Fontana, and one of the Uzielli
were wounded, all slightly.
" The same is reported of General Garibaldi.
" Never believe anything of what they write to you about
the numerous forces the Dictator may have at his disposal.
His army, far from increasing, is greatly thinned. It is
therefore impossible to expect great deeds from him before
Gaeta.

" Certainly, if all the red shirts which I see strutting
proudly about the Toledo, with ponderous broad swords
dangling after them, were, instead of at Naples, at the
camp before Capua, we should only have some delay, and
some loss to complaiu of ; as the number of these worthies is
so great, that they could rout the royal troops by mere fisti-
cuffs. •

".The Dictator has now issued a peremptory decree bid-
ding all these people to join their respective corps. We
shall see."

I am also tempted to subjoin Garibaldi's order
of the day of the same date :

" Caserta, Oct 2.
" To fight and to conquer is ate watchword of the brave