The Sun.
London, England, 1860-06-26 00:00:00

THE SUN, *LoispoN, TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 26, 1860.

VOCAL ASSOC

circumstances, it will be admitted upon all hands,
of peculiar delicacy.
All which, as might have been imagined,
were results that proved, to use a popular

idiom, anything but nuts to General EAR-
NEY. A lover of hot and tart sayings and
doings there—these lukewarm milk-and-watery
proceedings were anything but palatable to the
intended Lord of Misrule. They_had no savour to

his palate. They palled upon his appetite. His
gorge rose at them—and there were rumours at
last that Captain HUNT was, likely to be recalled.
The gal/ant officer was said to be too partial to

the English; he was described as having too many
English proclivities ! Besides, was there
not the very man for his substitute dis-

coverable in the person of his well-known pre-
decessor, Captain PICKETT ? Captain PICKETT
was the original occupier of the island of San Juan.
He it was who first carried out the filibustering
designs of General HARNEY upon San Juan,
by suddenly landing upon its shores and
seizing it in the name of the Republican
" powers that be" at Washington. It is equally
\
certain, it is true, that Captain PICKETT was pur-
posely, designedly withdrawn from San Juan
by orders of General SCOTT, thereby making good
his claim to be regarded as a diplomatic pacificator
by carrying out the amicable compromise already
particularized. Captain PICKETT was then with-
, drawn by General SCOTT'S express direction
for the simple reason that Captain PICKETT was
so furiously, rancorously, rabidly un-English, or,
in other words, so much of a thick and thin
Harneyite. Captain HUNT being on the contrary
an officer and gentleman of the most conciliatory
manners, and one with his mind wholly unwarped
by any of these narrowminded and irrational pre-
judices against the Britishers, was selected for
that very reason, expressly • upon that ac-
count to be the American officer in com-
mand during the delicate juncture of this joint
occupancy. For that very reason, upon that express
account, General HARNEY at length, when he could
endure the "situation" no longer, determined upon
exchanging Captain HUNT back again for Captain
PICKETT. Than this nothing could well be, under
the circumstances, more insensate. Nothing cer-
tainly could be more exquisitely irritating. It is
a retrogressive step, however, that has actually
now been taken—that has not simply been medi-
tated. Half General Scott's good work has by this
one act been undone. The partially unravelled
difficulty is again being tossed back into
its former state of entanglement. Not
only does General HARNEY send back his
anti-English lieutenant to the disputed island,
in the person of Captain PICKETT, but he
sends him back to San Juan with an official
order containing instructions haughtily intimating
that he has no authority whatever to accept a joint
occupancy ! In other terms, the United States still
obdurately lays claim, through General HARNEY,
and General HARNEY, in his turn, through Captain
PICKETT, to exclusive po.session of the Island
of San Juan by right of Sole Sovereignty.
Now, everything considered, this iniquit-
ous claim, thus insolently revived, cannot
possibly be allowed by England without turpitude,
without degradation, without seriously militating
against her interests and lowering her prestige in
that portion of her vast and world-wide dominions.
We sincerely believe that the question at issue has
only to be discussed with candour between the two
Governments to be set at rest very speedily
to , the complete satisfaction alike of Ame-
ricans and Englishmen. It is sheer folly,
however, it is nothing less than absolute
fatuity to allow of its remaining any longer as a
soi t of bombshell charged with detonating mercury
to be tossed to and fro at the whim of a flippant
fillibuster like General HARNEY his supe-
rior General SCOTT, the Government at Wash-
ington itself to the contrary notwithstanding.
?Matters have at length reached that point that
England can no longer with dignity admit of
slurring over for the time being this San Juan diffi-
culty by means of a compromise that can be whistled
o the winds at a moment's notice. In lieu of a

temporary compromise we have the necessity
thrust on us of insisting upon a speedy and per-
manent settlement of the long disputed line of
demarcation between the United States territory,
and the British North American possessions.

It is interesting to record, as another evidence of
loyalty to the Crown, in one of its many small,
remote, and scattered possessions that the legisla-
ture of Bermuda has just now voted unani-
mously, and by acclamation, a thousand pounds
sterling-to defray the expenses of any entertain-
ment that little colony may possibly have the
privilege of according to his Royal Highness
the Prince of WALES, in the event of
his Royal Highness touching at those island's on
his return from his approaching visit to the
two Canadas. Viewed in relation to the resources
of the little colony, the sum itself is nothing
less than munificent ; and the spontaneous
and enthusiastic manner in which it has thus
been voted upon a mere contingency im-
parts to it, as an evidence of loyalty, a
peculiar value and significance. We can only
hope that circumstances will admit of his Royal
Highness paying the wished-for visit to the Mr-
mudans prior to his return homewards, so that
another bond of sympathy may thus, through the
agency of the heir to the Crown of England, him-
self, link more closely and indissolubly than ever
another of our far off colonies with the old Impe-
rial father-land.

THANKS TO OUR VOLUWTEERS.

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The Queen has done her part. The Commander-
in-Chief has dons his part. Both have thanked
the Volunteers as they richly deserv.ed for the
splendid proof they gave on Saturday that England
had a National Defence which all Europe must
respect. Even the philanthropic Lord Shaftes-
bury has done his part, and come forward to demand
afresh that the employers of the Volunteers show
their gratitude by freely and universally conceding
the Saturday half-holiday for dril:. And their
masters may well do it; for the money market will
be easier, and trade the better, for the sense of
security imparted by our 122,000 Volunteers.
We venture to suggest that our House of Corn•
mons, and we are sure on this point there would be
no dispute between the two Houses, should " Thank
the Volunteers" too; and we beg to propose that
they tender to each and all of the Volunteers in the
mime of a grateful country, the " Freedom of Eng-
land"—the Elective l'ranchise embodied in a spe-
cial Act of Parliament. Giving militiamen a vote,
though laughed at, was excellent in principle, bat
we are sure that a " Volunteers Franchise Bill,"
would be carried with acclamation through both
Houses.

A report had reached Ancona that the French
garrison at Rome would be augmented by the number of
15,000 men, at the same time that the foreign troops in the
pay of the Pope would be removed from the city.
VACANCY IN THE REPItIiSENTATION 01, DoN EGAL.
—Tne decease of Sir E. S. Hayes, Bart., causes a vacancy
in the representation of the comity:of Donegal. Mr. Alex.
J. R. Stewart, of Ards, has stated his intentiOn of offering
himself as a candidate. It is also rumoured that a son of
the Marquis of Abercorn, Lord Hamilton, will be in the
field.
Miss Coutts has issued cards for a grand enter-
tainment to their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Cam-
, bridge, the Hereditary Grand Duchesss of Meeklenburgli-
Strelitz, and the Princess Mary, on the 6th proximo.
Cards of invitation are also issued for concerts on the 3d
land 10th of the ensuing month.

'I.ATION..

IST. JAMES'S HALL.

Next Friday the last Subscription Concert will take
place, and those who desire a musical treat should avail
themselves of the final opportunity for this season. Some
of the pieces in the programme are most promising, par-
ticularly the charming cantata from the " May Queen,"
which will be taken by Miss Stabbach. Madame Catherine
Hayes will also appear, and her renowned talent cannot
but add greatly to the attractions of the evening. She
will sing a French and an Italian air. Among the choruses
will be the "Ave Mari.;." and the " Ode to St. Cecilia."
Mr. Charles Halls will perform on the pianoforte a sere-
nade from Mendelssohn, with orchestral accompaniments.
Miss Messent, whose pleasing voice is familiar to all con-
cert-goers, will sing a romanza from Rossini's " Guillamme
Tell." Mr. Santley will be among the singers. The
choruses will be given by the members of the Vocal Asso-
ciation, and the band will be on the largest scale possible,
and will include seine most eminent artists. So that,
altogether, there is a fair chance of this sixth concert being,
if the last, not the least in the ranks of the season's enter-
tainments of this popular association, who have attained to
a considerable degree of excellence in their peculiar style,
and whose performances offer the advantage of limited
prices to those for whom that is an object.

.ADELP.III

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The favourite Adelphi drama of "Flowers of the Forest"
has been revived at this theatre with well-deserved suc-
cess, the leading parts being supported in very effective
style by Messrs. Bedford, Toole, Billington, and C. J.
Smith ; Mrs. Mellon, and Miss Kate Kelly. No pret-
tier, more interesting, or more picturesque melodrama of the
peculiar order to which it belongs has ever been produced
than " Flowers of the Forest," and the genuineness of its
merit is satisfactorily proved by its general and enduring
popularity. Miss Julie Daly's engagement continues, and
still proves highly attractive. A new play by Mr. Bridge-
man, of which report speaks very favourably, is in active
preparation.

2.11 E VOLUNTEER REVIEW OF SATURDAY.

GENERAL ORDER.

HOUSE GUAIMS, S.W., June 25, 1860.

His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge has received
the commands of the Queen to convey to the several Volun-
teer Corps reviewed by her Majesty on Saturday, the 23d
instant, the very great satisfaction with which she observed
the rapid progress they have made in military discipline,
and the degree of perfection at which they have arrived.
The steadiness and precision with which they performed
the Parade movement, leave little doubt in her Majesty's
mind, that, if they continue to be actuated by the same zeal
they have hitherto evinced, a moderate degree of drill, in
terfering as little as possible with their usual avocations,
will rendtr them a most valuable auxiliary to her Regular
forces for the defence of the country.

Much as her Majesty's admiration was excited by the
soldierlike bearing of the various corps passed in review, a
still deeper impression has been made on her mind by the
proof which the Volunteer movement throughout the coun-
try affords of their devotion and loyalty to the Throne, and
their anxiety to second her endeavours to ensure the secu-
rity, and thereby the prosperity of the Kingdom.
The General Commanding-in-Chief is further directed
by her Majesty to mark especially her sense a the zeal dis-
played by the Officers of Volunteers Commanding Brigades
and Corps, and to notice particularly these Battalions and
Companies, which, regardless of personal inconvenience
and expense, came from distant counties to join in the dis-
play of loyalty and patriotism, which will render the 23d
of June, 1860, memorable in the annals of out times.
The General Commanding-in-Chief having thus given
expression to her Majesty's sentiments regarding the
Volunteer Force, commendation on the part of his Royal
Highness would be superfluous; but he desires to offer his
thanks for the support and co-operation he has received, on
this occasion, from the Officers of the Regular Army em-
ployed during the day, and, more particularly, to refer to
the excellent arrangements made by the Inspector of
Volunteers and his Assistants, which were so well seconded
by the intelligence and orderly conduct of the various Corps
present.
By Command of his Royal Highness, the General
Commanding-in-Chief,
JAMES YORKE SCARLETT,
Adjutant- General.

THE GR AT B 4 STERN.

QUEENSTOWN, TUESDAY.

The Marco Polo has arrived here. She landed
mails and eight passengers. On the 20th instant,
in lat. 47.48 north, lon. 22.50 west, she passed the
Great Eastern, steaming very fast.

P.ABLIAMEiV I' 1 R Y DlvisroN.

HOUSE OF COATMONS-JuNE 25.

BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY (SALA.RIES,

Resolution 1. " That the salaries, allowances, remunera-
tions, and retiring annuities, and compensations which
may become payable to certain persons appointed under
or affected by any Act of the present session for amend-
ing the law rtlating to bankruptcy and insolvency in
England, shall be charged upon the Consolidated Fund
of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland."
Amendment proposed, to leave out the words "and com-
pensations." Question put, " That the words and com-
pensations' stand part of the resolution :"—The house
divided ; ayes 98, noes 111.

1/2 X 75,
N 141

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

PARIS, TUESDAY.

The illoniieur contains a decree proroguing the
session of the Legislatif Corps until the 14th July.
The "Ironiteur also contains the appointment of
an agent of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, at
•Marseilles, in the person of M. Gaillard de Ferry,
and the nomination of M. Fleury, as Consul-Gene-
ral at London; the latter gentleman at present
holding a similar post at Barcelona.

PARIS, JUNE 26,

In consequence of the death of Prince Jerome,
all the guests of their Imperial Majesties left
Fontainebleau yesterday. The Court will remain
there until the end of June. During July the Em-
peror and Empress will take up their residence at
St. Cloud. The Emperor has renounced his in-
tended voyage to Plombieres. The visit to Nice
and Chambery is adjourned until the month of
September.

VIENNA, JUNE 26.

Besides the Colonel Lowenthal, who already
discharges the functions of military commissioner
at the Austrian Embassy in Paris, a chef descadron
of the staff will be added as military attache.
It is said that great improvements are about to
be introduced in the Austrian army, after the
French system.

The 'Marquise de Moustier is about to proceed to
Brussels on a visit to her parents.

The French Ambassador will remain at his pose

VIENNA, JUNE 2.5,

The budget contains the following items :
Ministry of Police, 2 3-5 millions of florins;
ditto Foreign Affairs, 2 2-5 millions of florins;
ditto Public Worship, 4 millions of florins.
The Austrian. Gazette is informed that Signor
Petrulla's programme of reforms for Naples
includes a general amnesty, a popular cabinet, a
constitutional form of Government, and a free

•
press.
The Witnderer announces that Brambillo and
Mandolfo have been released from prison.

TRIESTE, JUNE 26,

The statement of the Turin journals that the
captain of the Port of Pola had compelled a mer-
chant vessel, sailing under Sardinian colours, to hoist
the Pontifical flag, is incorrect. The captain only
explained the new Austrian regulations relative to
ships belonging to the provinces annexed to Pied-
mont, which orders that no vessels from Tuscany,
Modena, and the Legations shall hoist the Sar-
dinian flag in an Austrian port.

These regulations, however, do not compel such
vessels to hoist the flag of any other nation,

FRANCE.

It appears by the official Customs' returns pub
lished in the Monitear of Tuesday last that the
Imperial decree removing the duties payable on the
importation into France of articles of first necessity
used in manufactures has produced a great increase
in that branch of trade. The cotton, for instance,
on which the duty was paid increased from 51,730
kilogrammes in May, 1859, to 588,173 kilos. in
May, 1860. There has likewise been a considerable
increase on the importation of wool. The quantity
on which duty was paid in May, 1859, was only
2,027,000 kilogrammes; it increased in May, 1860,
to 7,853,200 kilos. The increase is. the more re-
markable, as the decree removing the duties did not
take effect until the 7th May. On the other hand,
the stocks in the bonded stores have diminished
very considerably. There were 211;644 kilo-
grammes of cotton in the stores on the last day of
May, 1859. There were but 71,548 kilogrammes
on the last day of May, 1860. There were 28,862
kilogrammes of wool in store on the same day iu
1859, and but 14,110 in 1860. The diminution in
the amount of the Customs' duties received in May
last as compared with May, 1859, is enormous. It
is 8,057,556 f. This, however, is the result of
.the
new commercial system inaugurated by the Em-
peror, and was expected. The increased consump-
tion, the consequence of low prices, will, it is believed,
repay the Government for the temporary sacrifice.
It is stated positively that the Council of State
has rejected the propositions of the Commission
appointed by the Corps Legislat?to examine the
bill for granting a. loan of 40,000,000 f. to the French
manufacturers. The report of the commission re-.
commended that a great financial and industrial
association shoald be established, with power to ad-
vance 300,000,0001. to French manufacturers requir-
ing assistance, to be repaid by instalments within
10 years, the Government to advance this company
40,000,0001. The Corps Legislcitif are of opinion
that this would be the most expedient mode of
assisting the manufacturers without adding to the
national debt, thus substituting the action of a pri-
vate company to that of the State. The Council of
State are of a different opinion ; they recommend
a direct loan. As it is not probable that the Corps
Legislatif will yield to the Council of State, the
only mode of preventing a conflict between these
two powerful bodies is the suggestion of some
other arrangement which may meet the ap-
probation of both parties. The Governor of
the Bank of France has opened a list for indivi-
duals willing to subscribe to loans t o be raised by
the Ardennes, the Bordeaux and Cette, the Dau-
phine, the Orleans, the Western, the Paris and
Lyons, and the Strasburg railway companies. The
Paris and. Lyons Company propose to issue 275,000
bonds at 293 f. 75c., to be repaid at 500 f. each by
annual drawings, with interest at 15n per annum;
the Orleans Company 200,000 bonds, at 293 f. 75e. ;
the Western 170,000 bonds, at 2921. 50c. ; the
Strasburg 154,000 bonds, at 292 f. 50c. ; the Bor-
deaux and Cette 100,000 bonds, at 292 f. 50c.; the
Ardennes 100,000 bonds, at 291 f. 25c. ; the Dau
phine 24,000 bonds, at 291 f. 25c. The subscrip-
tion list is •to be closed on the 2d of July next.
The weather has changed considerably for the
better within the last two days; and it is to be
hoped that it will continue as fine as it is at
present. This is a critical moment for the wheat
crop, which is now in blossom. The accounts
received from the south of France continue to
announce the twoura.ble appearance of the grow-
ing crops. The reportuefrom the wheat-growing
districts in the neighbourhood of Paris represent
one-third of the wheat crop to be excellent, one-
third passable, and one-third bad. All will depend
on the weather; a scorching sun is now as much
dreaded as rain. Letters from Algiers state that
the wheat crop in the province of Oran was much
injured by the excessive heat which set in at the
moment it wa% arriving at maturity. The last ac-
counts from the north of Italy announce that the
wheat crop is ripening, but that the present har-
vest cannot be reckoned among the most abun-
dant. The news from Germany announces that
the constant rain has seriously injured the rye
crop. This is the more unfortunate, as the people of
Germany rely upon that grain for their subsistence.
The change in the weather has had a favourable effect
on prices in the Paris flour market last week. Flour
of the four marks has fallen 11. the sack of 157 kilo-
grammes. The factors 'declared. on Saturday 2,751
sacks of flour, of which 71 sacks are of first quality,
sold for delivery within 30 days at prices varying
from 07f. to 701. the sack. There was more wheat
offei ed for sale by farmers last week than the week
preceding. They still, however, demand the pre-
vioua prices. The millers refused to give more than
42i. 50e. the sack of 120 kilogrammes for the
primcst samples of wheat, and from 391. to 41f. for
other samples according to quality. There were
offers at these prices from merchants from Poitou,
Nivanois, Allier, Burgundy, and. Chalons. be
accounts.of the oats crop p.re favourable, and that
grain is more offered in the Paris market. The
Minister of War signed a contract on Wednesday