The Sun.
London, England, 1856-12-16 00:00:00

LIN DWI., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1856

as usual, a lengthy
The President's Message is,
document. There are no vague (generalittes.
enters into every point with the utmost partioa_
larity. There is no attempt at condensati.,„.
Indeed verbosity seems to be the charm chiefly
aimed at. It is; in fact, a prolix political
pamphlet, intended to advance the interests 01
the party with which the outgoing •Presi
dent has been pleased to connect himself. The
present Message, as we explained yestfyyday,
more than usually one-sided. The interests and
wishes of the slaveowners are solely regarded, and
a Pretty sharp lecture is read to all, 'these who, in
the exercise of their constitutieenal rights
privileges,
have dared to resist what Mr. PIERCE
clearly believes to be Vile 'planters' established
ascendancy. Their attempts to stand by the
terms of the Missouri atcompromise are character-
ised, as efforts of are volutionary tendency, while
ti pretending to only,
of the institution of 8
to prevent the spread
laver), into the present oil
future inchoate S rates of the Union—they are
really (credo PirxeE) Inflamed with a de.-ire to
change the doeiestic institutions of existing ;
-
"The only path to its aecom
States." * %
and ravaged
plighment is through burning ,cities,

fields, and slaughtered populations, and all that
is most terrible in foreign, complicated with
civil and servile war !"

These are but faint specimens of the amenities
resorted to by the gentle PIERCE, The iron has
manifestly entered deeply into his soul, and he
avenges the unqualified repudiation of his claims
to Southern confidence on those who raised the
agitation that compelled his adherents to select a
more judicious pilot to direct the helm of the
State. He does not, however, notwith-
standing that deplorable desertion, abandon
Ihe ungrateful party, but, " more in sorrow than
in anger," seems bent on showing them the value
of the "thick-and-thin" partisan whose services
they have forfeited. With this view he speaks of
the acts of the Freesoilers as leading "at once
and inevitably into mutual devastation and fratri-
cidal carnage, transforming the now peaceful and
felicitous brotherhood into a vast permanent camp
of armed men, like the rival monarchies of Europe
and of Asia." The Southerners, sweet innocents!
are driven by these atrocious onslaughts, but
merely in self-defence, into resistance. He tells
us that " extremes beget extremes ; violent at-
tack from the North finds its inevitable conse-
quence in the growth of a spirit of angry defiance
in the South." Ind thus any little escapades,
such as the wholesale murders and arsons
in Kansas, and the gentle remonstrances of PRES-
TON S. BRooKs, are softened down and explained
away. All the blame rests with the Northerns,
who wish to abide by the existing laws, and dare
to resist Southern aggressions. What right had
they even to hint at such a thing as the abolition
of the domestic institution ? How could any
specious philanthropist dare to afford assistance
to fugitive slaves? And why should any persons
endeavour to maintain the Missouri comprom6e
when the slaveowners had signified their will and
pleasure that it should be repealed, and issued
their sovereign ukase to that effect. If an Eng-
lish Minister had ventured on such an inflamma-
tory appeal his tenure of office would be brief
indeed—even those whom it was intended to help
would unequivocally repudiate such aid. Mr.
PIERCE may, however, unconsciously be ren-
dering important service to ourselves by
showing them the unhallowed nature of
the opposition they have to encounter, and the
absolute necessity for the most energetic and de-
termined efforts to achieve the great object they
have at heart, the removal of the foul blot of
slavery from the national escutcheon. -

Financial subjects are entered into at consider-
able length. We are told of the flourishing state
of the public exchequer, and a wholesome recom-
mendation is given to reduce the extravagant ad
valorem, duty on the importation of articles of
essential importance to the development of the
natural capabilities of the country. Thirty per
cent. on iron must operate as a great hindrance
to the construction of railways in a land where
they may be regarded as the forerunners of civi-
lisation, and where the promoters look rather to
the future than the existing traffic for remune-
ration.

On Foreign Affairs the Message is of the ordi-
nary character. If anything, it is perhaps milder
than might have been anticipated from the nature
of the electioneering dodges resorted to by Mr.
PIERCE. As we predicted, they impaired his
chances, and he is probably indebted thereto for
his rejection from the White House, and the
choice of the new tenant. The Sound duties
question he bequeaths as a legacy to his suc-
cessor—a comfortable bone for Mr. BUCAIINAN'S
private picking. Ha hopes that the Allied Powers
may be induced to conform to Mr. MARCY'S
amendment on the proposition for the abolition
of privateering ; while gentle castigation is
administered to other less enlightened Republics,
intended, possibly, to pave the way to future
annexation,

We give the Message in exlenso, as it is well
worthy the perusal of those who desire to see how
the affairs of the Union are administered in the
Model Republic. Englishmen will not find much
to regret in the knowledge that they are not
placed under a similar regime.

The Angel of Peace seems determined to insist
on his so-called rights in respect to Neuchatel.
He is throwing out vague hints of sanguinary
results, hoping to fright the Swiss Confederation
from its propriety, and induce them to abstain
from trying the political prisoners, which would
be a tacit admission of the disputed claims. It
is formally announced that Prussia considers that
the time is come when negotiation has shown it-
self to be fruitless, and that she is, therefore,
absolved from the obligation of not resorting to
other measures for the vindication of her rights (
The other Cabinets to whom this decision has been
communicated are not informed as to the nature
or extent of these " other" measures. There is a
grave reserve maintained, which savours of im-
pending hostilities, containing as much meaning as
one of the Burleigh nods in the Critic. The royal
Clicquot manifestly hopes much from this affectation
ofmystery, which is the more suitable, as it allows
ample room for escaping the consequences of more
explicit threats. He seems to count on the
assistance, or at least the neutrality, of England.
Why should he otherwise deign to confer so much
honour on our sixteen-year-old Princess Royal
as to sanction a Prussian alliance ? Surely, every
Englishman should appreciate the extent of such
unparalleled condescension, and not do anything
to impair the glories of her future sceptre. The
assistance of Russia has also been Auly paid for,
not merely by past important services, but
also by what has far greater weight with his
autocratic nephew, " a lively sense of favours to
come ;" and. something may be done to bring
round Louis NAPOLEON, and even FRANCIS
JOSEPH, their opposition to Prussia being neu-
tralise,d by their rooted objection to anything
approaching to free governments and the hated
n ame of Republic.

We do not, however, think that the Federal
Government will yield a single inch. The
Swiss, in defence of their own independence,
have caused their names to be respected
from the time of CHARLES THE BOLD. Even the,
very mercenaries would abandon their foreign
`migagernents to fight to the last in defence of
their much-loved mountains. With all his 'land-
wehr,
FREDERICK WILLIAM would have but little
hope of succeeding in his new illustration of
" kicking against the pricks." Nor do we
believe that he has any serious notion
lead to very seriouasn. cominpvlaicsti-totinons, tahnaat
of attempting
disturb the peace gruleautlyt
and tranquillity of Europe.
That he may sympathise •
with the neisguided men,
whose Quixotic attempt to elevate the Prussian
standard was so promptly and
decisively
put
down, is very possible, and he may desire
to rescue then from their impending fate.
But the mode adopted is the very worst that
could be devised. If the Federal Govern-
ment recognised the plea to their jurisdiction
there would be an immediate end to their autho-
rity. When once a trial has taken place they
may exhibit a graceful act of clemency, and re-
lease the prisoners. But that will not answer

the purpose of FREDERICK WILLIAM. He has
a pressing motive for alerting the disclosures
that may be made during the stringent in-
vestigations, end, with the usual selfishness of
Princes, hazards the lives of those who so reck-
lessly and foolishly took up arms in his name
and on his behalf.

It obviously could not be tolerated by any de
facto Government, that every idle person should 11
be allowed to set the law at defiance, and disturb
the tranquillity of the State while asserting the ob-
solete claims of some pretender to the Sovereignty.
The claim of Prussia is, therefore, clearly inadmis-
sible, and cannot be supported by the Allied
Powers. Should FREDERIOK WILLIAM, however,
persevere he will be boldly met. We do not,
however, as already stated, apprehend that he at
all contemplates such extremities—if a little
" bunkerin," as the Yankees term it, can accom-
plish his object there will be plenty of bluster and
swagger; but, if not, he will think twice before he
brings such a nest of hornets about his ears as
Swiss soldiers fighting in defence of the honour
and independence of their fatherland.

His Royal Highness the Dike of Cambridge leaves
town, this morning, for the Camp at Aldershot, to re-
view the troops at present stationed there. The troops
are ordered to march out a little after breakfast.
His Highness Maharajah Dhuleep Singh, Prince of
Lahore, accompanied by Sir John Login, has arrived
at Claridge's Hotel, from a visit to her Majesty, at
Osborne.

The Duke and Duchess of Richmond and Lady
Cecilia Gordon Lennox, and the Princess Edward of
Saxe-Weimar, leave town, to-morrow, for Goodwood,
for Christmas. His Serene Highness Prince Edward
of Saxe-Weimar, who is at Aldershot, will join the
family circle next week.

The Earl of Cardigan is entertaining a succession of
visitors at Deane Park, near Kettering.
Viscount and Viscountess Palmerston left town,
yesterday, for Broadlands, Hants.
Lady Howard de Walden and the Hon. Misses Ellis
arrived in town, at the close of last week, from visiting
the Earl and ountess of Jersey, at Middleton Park,
near Bicester, and have since gone to rejoin his lord-
ship at the British Legation at Brussels.
The Right Hon. Sir Chas. Wood has left his official
residence at the Admiralty, for his seat, Hickieton
Hall, Yorkshire.

Lieut.• General Sir Stephen Lakeman was married on
the 1-1 iost , at Bucharest, to the Princess Marie de
Philipesco.
The Royal family of Oude visited the Princess's
Theatre on Friday night, to witness the performance of
the " Midsummer Night's Dream."
The Eastern Steam Navigation Company are inviting
seeders for the contract of launching their great ship at
Millwall.

ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, GRAY'S INN-ROAD.—The
number of patients relieved at this hospital during the
week ending the 13th December, 1856, is 2,144, of
which 604 were rew cases.

LIE BOLTON-ON-DE ARNE MURDERS.—The murder o
Mr. Luke White and Elizabeth his wife, at Bolton-on
Dearne, is still shrouded in mystery. The perpetrator
of the crime is still undiscovered.

MISS CATHERINE HAYES.—We regret to announce
that our great and gifted townswoman is suffering from
an indisposition which prevents her appearance in Dub-
lin, as had been arranged.—Limerick Chronicle.

ANOTHER GREAT RAILWAY ROBBERY. - Last night
(Monday) information was received at Bow-street of
anothtr most mysterious robbery of a leather box, on
the Coleraine and Londonderry Railway, containing
2,014 gold and silver watches, amounting to upwards of
1,0001. A handsome reward is offered for the apprehen-
sion of the thieves.

DEATH OF R. R. MAN., EsQ.—We have to announce
the decease of this gentleman, formerly so well known
as a delineator of Scotch characters on the stage. Hie
"Dougal creature," in Rob Roy," was altogether un-
rivalled. A long and very severe illness, extending over
the last two or three years of his life, has at length ter
minated in death. Mr. M'lan expired on Saturday
moving, at Heath Mount. Hampstead.
FIRE AND Loss OF LIFE AT LivEßrooL.—A very
melancholy occurrence took place on Sunday morning at
Liverpool—the destruction of a dwelling house and loss,
of two lives, a man named Mienlloch, and his wife, by
fire. The unfortunate event occurred in a place called
Raglan Street, at the north end of the town.
A Court of Common Council was he d yesterday, at
which it was agreed that the salary of the new Recorder
should continue at 3,0001. per annum. The report of
the committee appointed to carry into execution the
formation of New Cannon-street was brought np. It
recommended that the committee should be empowered
to prepare a plan for the appropriation of the "vacant
space" near St. Paul's. The report was agreed to
unanimously, and the Court adjourned.
THE NEIN METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.—Yes-
terclay the Lord Mayor, accompanied by Aldermen Sa-
lomona, Challis, and Lawrence, and Mr. H. L. Taylor
(the chairman of the Markets Improvemets Committee),
Mr. De Jersey, Mr. Holt, and other members of
the Common Council proceeded upon a visit of inspec-
tion to the New Metropolitan Cattle Market, upon the
occasion of the Grand Christmas Cattle Show. His
lordship expressed his approbation of the improvements
which had been recently made, and of all the arrange-
ments which had been completed for the comfort and
accommodation of the buyers and sellers.
THE RAILWAY PASS CASE AT LPrERPOOL,—With re-
ference to the report of Monday, the attorney (Mr.
Godfrey) for the defendant requests us to state that the
defendant did not " describe himself as a reporter for
newspapers," which he never was. That at first, as at
last, it was treated as a case of " fare," and the decision
was based on that, the defendant having travelled from
Crewe with a genuine unused, but old and altered (in
time, &c.,) free ticket, which he contended he was
just.fied in using, under his correspondence, and he
refused to pay the fare. The correspondence not being
forthcoming, and being ignored, although it has since
been found, and comprises his statement, the adjudica-
tion to pay the fare, &0., followed ; but legal opinion
is that the correspondence justifies ulterior steps, and it
has been submitted to the authorities.
CONCERT AT (GRAVESEND.—Mrs. Pyne Galton gave
an excellent operatic and 'miscellaneous concert last
evening at 'dhe Assembly-rooms, Harmer-street, Graves.
and, to 24 very crowded audience, comprising a large por-
tion of the elite of the town. The first part consisted
of selections from "Il Trovatore," the principal charac-
ters in this romantic and interesting opera being sus-
tamed by Mrs. Galton, Mrs.Rosenthal,tl.e fine baritone,
and Mr. Manley, the well-known tenor, each of whom
not only sang with spirit and feeling, but acted well, and
were warmly applauded. Miss Emma Harrison, a fair
debutante, made a favourable impression in the difficult
but, effective song of " Fierce flames are ragicg." At
toe conclusion of the operatic entertainments, Mr. Chas.
Lingwood created some sensation by his performances
ala Picco upon a common tin pipe or whistle. The
most prominent pieces in the second part were—a duet
on the organ and piano, by Mrs Galton and Mr. Beale,
the conductor; the popular duet, "Oh, Maritana," by
Mrs. Galton and Mr. Manley ; and a new Christmas
song, entitled "The Mistletoe," by Mr. Rosenthal--all
of which were encored, and some more than once. Miss
Emma Harrison also received an encore in the humorous
and spirited song, " Oh, don't be so angry, Mamma "
This lady bas a good soprano voice of considerable com-
pass, but she is more likely to shine in the singing of
ballads than in operatic music. The concert was alto
gather a superior one of its kind, and deserved to meet
with the success it received from the inhabitants of
Gravesend.

ORIGIN OT TITRES.—Tithe was first received by the
bishop, and distributed by him in three or in four por-
tions ; to himself, to the clergy, for the fabric of the
churches, for the poor. But all kinds of irregularities
crept into the simple and stately uniformity of this uni•
versal tax and its administration. It was retained by the
bishop ; the impoverished clergy murmured at their
meagre and disproportionate share. As the parochial
divisions became slowly and irregularly distinct and
settled, it was in many cases, but by no means univer-
sally, attached to the cure of souls. The share of the
fabric became uncertain and fluctuating, till at length
other means were found for the erection and the main-
tenance of the Church buildings. The more splendid
prelates and chapters, aided by thepiety of kings, barons,
and rich men, disdained the fund, so insufficient for tEeir
magnificent deigns ; the building of churches was
exacted from the devotion or the superstition of the
laity in general, conjointly with the munificence of the
ecclesiasticf, So, too, the right of the poor to their por-
tion becr.me a free-will contribution, measured by the
generosity or the wealth of the clergy ; here a splendid,
ever-flowing largess; there a parsiminious, hardly-stricken
dole,—Dean Milman's history of Latin Christianity.
THE POETRY OF LONDON.—The poetry of London is

in the great brimming waggon of hay, giinding through
the street on bright summer mornings, scattering dry
p-rfume that brings thought of country homes to doleful
men, bleached or sallowed by long imprisonment at
tavern-bars and behind dusty warehouses. It is in the
crystal blocks of icy, like Pitt diamonds grown up, that
are handed down fishmongers' cellars on sharp wint r
awnings, when men pass muffled and beating their
breasts for warmth—too cold to speak, and too lifeleps
to look about them. It lay, in old times, in the dusty
coach, rolling in from its long course oven moor and
comreou, and green lane, under the dim, low archway of
the city inn, with its :rough ostler, ready to criticise the
smoking cattle—and the smart maid servants, in the
galltries above, ready to criticise the passengers. There
is poetry, too, in the r oug'a dusty-footed countryman's fir.:t
bewildered stare at the immensity of St Paul's. Poetry,
scuttling away fror a the flood of cabs and the torrent of
omnibuses, takes refuge in little nooks in the Temple where
a fountain waves its silver rod, which melts in the sun
and dissolves iut.o a torrent, as if in emulation of the
shining river bey on ; or in the brick archway of Christ's
Church, with its tidence and repose ; or nestles in the
green tree in CP.eapside, where, as in a cl►ff over an
ocean, rooks bui'id and clamour. The sickly geranium,
at the pale-faced weaver's window ; the canary singing,
like an encharo.ed bird of gold, to the pining sempstress,
stitching gay latouds for dead men of rank ; the squalid
childre a who a ell violets mid scentless weeds to careworn
City in in ; sha m countrymen, with dank bulrushes and
birds' nests tha t look unreal ; all eombine into a picture
ncl.i in poetry— —into elegy, ode, even hymn.—Thorn'
.d.rt and j Yature.