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

SCOTTISH AUSTRALIAN INVEST-
MENT SOCIETY.

ANNUAL MEETING.—(THIS DAY.)
The annual meeting of the shareholders of this society
wal held at the London Tavern. The chair was taken
by 11. Dickenson, Big. The business of the meeting
was confined to the making alterations in the rules of
the company, the purport of which were that two
meeting of the company instead of one should take
place, and that the directors qualification should be in.
oreased_to 500/..

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 Dobrowolski—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 hart been in command
of a battalion in 1831, did not hesitate, on the first
formation of the 2,1 Regiment of Polish Cossacks, to ask
me fur 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. Lieutanant-Colonel
Siubicki, 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 :3iinilar obstacles, and with no
less merit, by Major Wierruski. Still more uncertain
were the prospects of our artillery ; but Captain Chalon
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 °dicers, and M Jackowski, the
chief paymaster.

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

May God grant that I may once trilre serve my term,
try with that sword ! May my sons in free Poland have
one of you for their leajer, wh ) may say to them, " My
commander was your father I"

(Signed)

L. Z A.MOYSKT,
General Commanding the Division.

DER MAJESTY'S DEPARTURE FOR

SCOTLAND.

YORK, THURSDIY EVENING.
The royal train arrived here, en route for her Majesty's
liiehland 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, tbo pub-
he, who had been admitted to the station to the number
of about 3,000 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 Londesborough, 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 1
into the carriage the Queen and Prince Albert shook
hands 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 corn-
, patty, 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 6.3 s—five minutes before 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.

" Marshal Canrobert," says the Memorial Bordelais
of the 20th, "passed through this plane the day before
yesterday for Valence d'Agen. M. Moquart, private
secretary to the Emperor, passed through on the same
day fn route for Diarritz,".

Yesterday a notice, communicated by the Secretary
of the Mediterranean Submarine Electric Telegraph
Company, was posted at Lloyd's, announcing the luss of
the new electric cable vvhich had been taken out by the
Dutchman, steam-ship, to be laid down between Sar-
dinia and the coast of Africa,, in connection with the
submarine line now in service.
The cable, which is stated to have been between 120
and 130 miles in length, was somewhat lighter in make
than the former cable which was intended to have been
laid down, and which, it may be remembered, was lost
in almost a similar way in attempting to lay it down
about this time last year. That cable has never been
recovered, and more than ordinary difficulty being ea-
perienoed on account of the depth in some parts of the
'ocean where it lay, coupled with its great weight—ave-
raging eight tons per mile—all idea of regaining it has
been abandoned. - The new cable was manufactured on
a similar principle as the former one, but not so heavy..
The steamer had got safely out with it, and, we be-
lieve, had commenced paying it out from CApe Sparti-
vento, and the vessel,had nearly reached<Galate Is ands
when a tremendous storm burst forth. Every effort was.
male to hold on the cable, and in order to save the ship
and lives of those on board they were compelled to drop.
it. The distance between Spartivento • and Tunis is
about 109 miles. The cable was insured at Lloyd's fos
nearly 30,0001.

MIZINET Day.)

CORN EXCHANGE.

We continue to receive very moderatn supplies of Eng-
lish wheat, coastwise and br,land carriage, and the show
of samples in to-day's market was small. Fine new wheats
wore in moderato request at Mouday's'quotations ; but ohi
parcels were a slow sale at barely late rates.
The imports of foreign wheat have amountatl to 15,280
quarters. The amount of btisiness doing in most kinds
was rather limited, but no change took place in prices.
Barley was scarce, and in request at full currencies.
Malt sold to a fair extent on former terms.

The show of oats was less extensive, and the oat trade
ruled firm, at full prices.
Beans, peas, and flour realised Monday's currency.

mu:1,7.418 THIS WEEK.
Wheat. tiarlev. Matt.
English .. 1,360 60 1,450
!rich •• •• ,
F'oroign 1 L 19,280 I 8,310

Oats. I Flour.
10 1 670
2,880
9,240 5,640
brls.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.

We had a very poor show of beasts in to-day's market;
nevertheless the demand for all kinds ruled heavy, at Mon-
day's prices. The supply of sheep was moderato. The
best old Downs sold at full currencies; otherwise, the mut-
ton trade. as dull, at a fall in value of 2d. per Blbs.
Lambs, the supply of which was seasonably good, were
steady. Tu prices no change took place. There was only
a limited number of calves on offer, and the veal trade was
inactive at late rates. Pigs were dull, but not cheaper.
cows sold slowly, at from 141. to 191. ss. each, in-
cluding their small calf.

Per Fibs to sink tho offaig.

B. d. B. d.
Inferior Beasts ...3 2to 3
:.;econd quality...A 8 - 4 0
Prime largo oxon 4 2 4 6
Primo Scots, dtc. 4 8 410
Inferior Sheep ...3 6 3
second quality ...3 10 4 2
Prime crse.-wiled.4 4 4
Lamb, 4s 8,
TOTAL suprtr.

s. d. v. d.
Primo Sonthdown 410 5 2
iskrgo crso. calves 3 6 4 2
Primo small do 4 4 410
Largo hogs
porkers 4 2 4 8 ,
_ .

!3uels.l.lng calves-22 .0 30

)guarier''old pize.2l 6
to 6s 0,1.

FOREIGN SUPPLY.

.. •• • • ~ ...• •• • • 9112
Sheep and lambs ...... • . 9,224
Calves •...••.• • • .. $2O
Pigs •••• •• 400

Beasts ... ........ . 160
Sheep and lambs •• ••
Calves...• •• • • .. • • 240
Pigs.••• •• .• •• •••• •• ••••••

NHWGA.TE AND LEADENMA.LL.
Thero was a fair demand for most kinds of meat, and
prices were woll supported.

Per Blbs by the carcase.
s. d. s. d. •I • a. d. a. 4
Beef, inferior...... 2 10 3 2 I Mutton, Inferior 3 4 3 6
Do., middling ..... 3 4 3 6 f Do., middling 3 8 4 2
Do. prime large.. 3 8 310 Do., prime 4 4 4 F.
1: s., do. small._ 4 0 4 4 Veal 3 4 4 6
Pak, largo 3 6 4 0 Pork, small 4 2 4 6
Lamb, 4e 2d to 5 . 4d.

LITERATURE,

History of the Consulate and the r.onpire of France
under Napoleon. By M. A, Thiers.
Willis and-Sotlieran.- • •

It is particularly worthy of notice at once in re..
Bard to the continuation of the celebrated autho-
,rised edition of Thiers' Napoleon, published in the
English language, that the entire stock and copy,
right of the wort has passed from the executors of
the late Henry Co'burn into the hands of the Messrs.
Willis and Sotheran. The earliest'instalmentissued.
by which last-mentioned publishing firm (136,
Strand), in pursuance of the original design of the
periodical translation of the history, volume by
volume; as it appears in Paris, across the counters
of the Messrs. Paulin and company—is this twelfth
volume, embracing within its compass (pp. 240,
8vo.) the Ariple themes (books xxxviii. to xl. in-
clusively) " Continental Blockade—Torres Vedras
—Fuentes d'Onoro." Volume thirteen is, at
the same time, announced as already "in
the press"—a volume recounting the events
implied by the associated "headings" of " The
Camaril—Tarragona—and the Passage of the
Niemen." Subsequent portions of the narrative
being promised to the Euglish subscribers in due
succession at aaearly a time as passible after their
original publication -by - the Parisian
teurs" of the great French annalist. Until
the whole of the fifteen volumes large oc.
tavo library edition—shall have appeared, that
being the dimension to which the " History of
the Consulate and the Empire under Napoleon,'
by Monsieur Adolphe Thiers, is proposed by its
author to extend. So that we are at length really,
after all, within view of its actual completion.
Already, in token of this, there are twelve of these
fifteen remarkable volumes substantially in our
possession. Another, the thirteenth, as we have
said is at the present moment rapidly preparing for
publication. TwO others, the penultimate and the
ultimate, alone remaining to come forth in due
succession. When the ambitious design of the
greatest of all the historians who have as yet ap-
peared of the_ French Revolution, and of all
the biographers who have as yet appeared of the
incarnation of that B,evolution,Napoleon, Consul and
Emperor, will have been happily realised..
pily we may now_venture to assert seeing that we
are no longer judging of it ex pede liereulem.
Seeing that its grand proportions are already for
the most part discernable in their amplest develop-
ment. Seeing that - the colossus is already
visible far beyond even the gigantic torso. Seeing
that all that remains now to complete it, are in a
manner, so to speak, the head and the pedestal.
The finest portions of the work will yield these,
and the production may then be judged of in its en-
tirety. At present, holding in one hand this inter-
mediate fragment of the whole, this twelfth volume
of a work extending in all to fifteen, we find occasion
only in its regard tc'specify very briefly the nature of
the materials herein associated toge ther systematical-
ly. Extending over the period embraced between the
April of 1810 and the May of 1811, the volume
but.just now given to the public by the purchasers
of the stock and copyright of the authorised library
edition of M. Thiers' magnum opus rendered into
our English vernacular—comprises within its limits
the record of events extraordinary in their impor-
tance and no less extraordinary, be it added, in
their very strange diversity. The -misunderstand-
ings between Napoleon and Pope Pius, between
Napoleon and King Louis, between Napoleon and
the Duke d'Otranto--leadini; the one to the' obli-
teration of the temporal power of the papacy,
the other to the absorption into •the vast French
Empire
'of the whole state of Holland, and the
third to the disgrace of the Minister of Police; and
the final extinction of any hope of a pacific com-
promise with England' 1, The Pontiff a prifioner—.
King Louis discrowned—Fouche supplanted by
ilavary, Duke of Rovigo : such of course were
conspicuous among the results of these remarkable
contentions.-- contentions contemporaneous with
the carrying out of that vast commercial and poli-
tical blunder the Continental Blockade. An act,
on Napoleon's part, as it proved, of actually
suicidal vengeance. Immediately subsequent to
the narrative of the development of the Blockade: ~
of the European Continent, come the annals of two
very memorable phases of the terrible Peninsular •
struggle between theEp.gle and the Leopard. Phases •
marked significantly. enough by the designations of
the two books devoted to their commemoration by
the pen of M. Thiers—" Torres Vedras " and
"Fuentes d'Onoro." Here is the. French histo-
rian's picturesque account of those famous lines' of
Torres- Vedras--.the grandest of all the military
achievements of Arthur Wellesley :