The Sun.
London, England, 1860-05-30 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENiNG, MAY 30, 1860.

of the Fox, Caitain_Sir LEOPOLD M'CLINTOCK—
by whose ever-memorable exploit the records of our
Arctic researches have been gloriously completed.
Remembering the fate of poor FRANKLIN and his
companions, we would now fain have inscribed at

the close of this latest addition to these annals—

" Finis." The North-West Passage is no longer

a riddle defying . explanation.

FRANKLIN

and his comrades have demonstrated, for once

and for all, that such a passage is actually
in existence, though one that is closed almost unin-
terruptedly by barriers of ice against the chance of
successful navigation. FRANKLIN and his comrades
have been the first to prove this—let them be the
last. They have perished in the act of carrying out
this long desired demonstration. That Sir JOHN
FRANKLIN'S is, after all, really and truly the glory
of having thus been (as he aspired to be) the Dis-
coverer of the North-West Passage—the facts
brought to light by the Fox have clearly shown ;
and now the Royal Geographical Society have
accompanied the award of their " Gold Medal"
to the commander of that vessel Sir LEOPOLD
M'CLINTOCK, by the prior award of yet another
" Gold Medal," this year—nobly signalising the
fact that Sir JOHN FRANKLIN is in truth and in
very deed henceforth to be regarded as THE dis-
coverer of the North-West Passage, a title which
of all others was peculiarly the object of his ambi-
tion as a navigator !
On Monday the 28th of May,lB6o, therefore, let
it be henceforth remembered in honour of the
heroic dead, that in the words of the late
President of the Royal Geographical Society, the
Earl DE GREY and RIPON—" Desirous of comme-
morating in an especial manner the Arctic researches
of our associate, the late Sir JOHN FRANKLIN, and
of testifying to the fact that his expedition was the
first to discover a'north-west passage, the council of
the Royal Geographical Society has awarded the
founder's gold medal to his widow, Lady FRANKLIN,
in token of their admiration of her noble and self-
sacrificing perseverance in sending out at her own
cost several searching expeditions, until, at length,
the fate of her husband has been finally ascer-
tained.' As the noble President reminded
his hearers on Monday, Sir JOHN FRANKLIN had,
long before his departure from our shores fifteen
years ago, namely, in 1845, upon his last but most
triumphant though fatal expedition, made good
divers claims to our respect and admiration. He
had in his early youth taken part in two of
NELSON'S renowned victories. He had, first of
all, from 1818 to 1822, and afterwards again from
1825 to 1827, acquired, by his Arctic explorations,
an honourable reputation among geographical dis-
coverers, one, in fact, as Lord DE GREY and RIPDX
has with reason remarked, which was already in 1827
(three-and-thirty years ago !) " second only to that of
PARRY." In 1845, therefore, he was old in renown
when he set forth upon his final expedition of disco-
very! An expedition, in carrying out which it has now
been demonstrated (the President of the Geographi-
cal Society reminds us) " that the Erebus and the
Terror rounded Wellington Channel to 77 deg. of
north latitude, that the two ships were navigated
round Cornwallis land, which was thus proved to
be an island, and that finally, steering from Beeelly
Island to the south-west, they were on the 12th of
September, 1846, beset in the ice, in which they
wintered, in latitude north 77 deg. 5 min., and long.
west 98 deg. 23 min., having reached a position
never before or since attained by any other
ship." It •is for these reasons that, as the
noble President added—" The council, therefore,
hope that Lady FRANKLIN will consider the gold
medal now awarded to her not only as the merited
recompense of her husband's distoveries, but will
also accept it as a testimony of the admiration en-
tertained by British geographers for her who has
devoted 12 years of her life to the glorious object
in acccmplishing which she has sacrificed so large
a portion of her worldly means." Referring to the
extraordinary manner in which, after the lapse of
those twelve dreadful years of " hope deferred,'
tlfe fate of FRANKLIN was at length brought to
light, Lord DE GREY pronounced a heart-stirring
eulogium upon the captain of the Fox, Sir LEOPOLD
M'CLINTOCK, reminding those who had the plea-
sure of listening to the panegyric, how—" Inured
by previous explorations to the risks and dangers
of Arctic life, this brave officer has so modestly
and clearly told his stirring tale—of how in a
yacht of 170 tons burthen he successfully worked
out his great mission, that he has already enlisted
the sympathies of Europe and America." Adding
further, that " Sir LEOPOLD has imperishably
chronicled in the exploits of the expedition
the names of his worthy associates, HOBSON,
YOUNG, and WALKER, in a work that will doubt-
less endure as long as men shall continue
to revere the deeds of persevering and skilful
explorers." And observing with an accuracy of
selection to which all who have read the brave
sailor's volume, will bear witness that —" Of
the events of this narrative there is no
one which has drawn forth more com-
mendation than the calm resolve with which
the gallant commander, after having been driven
back 1,200 miles in the pack, and carried out into
the Atlantic, returned to combat with the obstacles
of frozen seas, and nothing disheartened, steered
back his little yacht once more into Baffin's Bay."
It is a gratification to remember that due homage
has been paid to the captain of the Fox and his
heroic shipmates, and beyond this to the memory of
Sir JOHN FRANKLIN and his chivalrous but ill-fated
companions—by the Royal Geographical Society—
by the City of London—and in the instance, at least,
of M'CLINTocx himself, by our own gracious
SOVEREIGN. Something yet further is needed,
however, in recognition of these great services and
imperishable achievements. Parliament has yet to
award a fitting recompense to the distinguished
officers and the gallant crew of the Fox ! England
has yet to raise a fitting tribute to the memory of
FRANKLIN and his companions ! In the Louvre,
as Sir RODERICK MURCHISON took occasion to
remark on Monday, France has raised a pathetic
memorial to the fair fame of LA PEROUSE, her long
lost and lamented navigator in the antarctic regions.
We, ourselves—have we not erected in front of
Greenwich Hospital a grateful monument to Lieu-
tenant BELLOT, of the Imperial Navy of France,
who diedprematurely by a deplorable accident while
participating in one of the many fatal efforts to
discover the fate or whereabouts of the Erebus' and
the Terror ? Surely we cannot delay any longer—
with a remembrance of these facts before us—in
raising a memorial statue in bronze somewhere in
Trafalgar-square, a statue having inscribed beneath
it upon its granite pedestal—
SIR JOHN FRANKLIN,

THE DISCOVERER OF TIIE NORTHWEST PASSAGE !

Ti!. GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY.—Lord De Grey
and Pipon has been compelled by the pressure of his official
duties It resign the presidency. Lord Ashburton has been
elected in his stead, and will immediately enter upon the
duties of the office.
ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, GRAY'S INN-ROAD.—
The number of patients relieved at this hospital during the
week ending May 26, 1860, was 2,515, of which 716 were
new cases.

Several of the absolutist journals of Madrid hav-
ing more than once announced the death of Garibaldi, some
persons had by way of pleasantry sent round to the news-
papers and to the leading political personages a circular
surrounded with a black bcrder, requesting the "friends of
tyranny" to attend, at the office of the Correspondancia," a
solemn service for the repose of the soul-of Garibaldi, 'who"
has been four times despatched, but is still quite well I"

MAP OF SICILY.

The indefatigable Mr. James Wyld has, as we
anticipated, published a map of the island of Sicily,
which, thanks to Garibaldi's enterprise, is just now
engaging so much of public attention. Its appear-
ance, though somewhat late in the day, will be
welcomed by the many who wish to form a correct
idea of the position of the island and its environs,
and who are thus enabled to trace tha course of the
patriotic army. The roads, rivers, and mountains
are clearly and minutely defined, and by a careful
study of this useful map, the various accounts
which daily arrive from the scene of action can be
better understood. The scales of the common

Italian, ancient Roman, Piedmonfese, and British
miles, with their comparative length, are given.
Altogether, the map before us is a useful addition
to the many valuable charts which Mr. Wyld has
given to the public.

Her Royal Highness the Grand Duchess of
Mecklenburg-Strelitz is daily expected to arrive from the
Continent, on a visit to her Royal Highness the Duchess
of Cambridge.

Their Serene Highnesses the Prince Louis and
the Prince Henry of Hesse, accompanied by the Baron de
Capellen, have arrived at Maurigy's Hotel from Darmstadt.

His Highness the Prince of Lagan, accompanied
by the Count Adalbert Talleyrand, Baron Vidil, and M.
Lafitte, has left the Brunswick Hotel, Jermyn-street, for

Paris.

The Duke of Marlborough left St. James-square
on-Monday, for Blenheim Palace, near Woodstock, for a
few days.

We are happy to learn that the Duke of Bedford
was somewhat better yesterday. His grace's illness arises
from the rupture of a small blood vessel, which happened
on Friday last. At first the circumstance occasioned much
alarm, but we are glad to say that no fatal consequences
are apprehended.

The Marquis and Marchioness of Abercorn and
Lady Georgiana Hamilton return to town to-morrow from
the Isle of Wight.

The Earl and Countess of Yarborough and Lady
Sophia Pelham have left Arlington-street for the Isle of
Wight.

Viscountess Palmerston has issued cards for an
assembly on Saturday neat, and a soiree dansante on the

sth of June.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.—The Queen's box
last evening was occupied by Lady Sarah Lindsay, Lord and
Lady Muncaster, Mr. Noel, Mrs. Domville, and Mrs. Clif-
ton. Amongst the fashionable company present were—the
Marquis and Marchieness of Kildare, the Marquis of Done-
gall, Viscount Castlerosse, the Earl of Malmesbury, the.
Earl of Lonsdale, the Earl of Wilton, the Dowager Coun-
tess tf Harrington, the Countess of Winchilsea, the Baron
and Baroness de Brunnow, Count and Countess de Per-
signy, Count Batthyany, Lady Alice Egerton, Lady
Catherine Egerton, Lord and Lady Ernest Bruce, Lady
Augustus Fitzclarence and Lady Alice Hay, Lady Mary
Craven, Lady Beaumont, and Lord, and Lady Constance
Grosvenor.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.—The
Queen's box was occupied last evening by the Earl ;altd
Countess of Caithness, Lady Phillips, Hon. Miss Cavendish,
Mr. Cavendish, and Mr. Robinson. Amongst the fashion-
able company were the Prince Boris de Galitzeu, the Duke
and Duchess of Manchester, the Duke of Montrose, the Earl
of Listowell, the Earl and Countess of Hopetoun, the Earl
of Bessborough, the Earl of Zetland, Count Tolstoy, Count
Steinbach, the Countess of Chesterfield, Viscount Powis-
court, Viscount Exmouth, Viscount Falmouth, Lord Skel-
mersdale, Lady Blantyre, Lord Dufferin, Lady Meux, Lord
St. Ilaur, Lady Talbot, Lord and Lady Worsley, Lord John
Thynne, Lady Sophia des Vcoux, and Lord and Lady Wode-
house.

CONSERVATIVE BANQUET.—The day for this de-
monstration has now been fixed by the committee of manage-
ment. It will take place at Willis's Rooms, King-street,
St. James's, on Friday evening, the 29th June. A. large
number of members of both houses of Parliament have
already signified their intention of being present.
DINNER TO GENERAL KNOLLYS. A farewell
dinner was yesterday given by the gentry and tradesmen
resident in the neighbourhood of Aldershott, to Lieut.-Gen.
Knollys, lately commanding the camp, in recognition of his
uniform urbanity and his continuous efforts to promote the
welfare of Aldershott and its vicinity. The dinner was held
at the Club-house, Aldershott, and about 130 persons were
present, among whom were Capt. Mangles (chairman), Sir
C. Phip, s, Mr. Roupell, M.P., &c. The chairman, in
proposing the health of Gen. Knollys, dwelt upon the ex-
cellent order that had prevailed in the camp during the
gallant officer's command, and upon his unceasing efforts
toopromote the comfort, not only of the soldiers under his
control, but of all who dwelt in the vicinity of the camp.
The compliment was duly acknowledged by the gallant
general, who expresstd the great pleasure he felt at finding
that his good wishes and best efforts were so well appre-
ciated. After some other toasts had been disposed of the
company separated. The dinner and wines were provided
by Mr. Slater, purveyor to the Aldershott Club, and did
credit alike to his cellar and his cuisine. The band of the
sth Dragoon Guards was in attendance, and gave great
pleasure by its excellent performance.
LORD ST. GERMANS.—It has been determined,
in order to give greater eelat and importance to the visit of
the Prince of Wales to Canada, that his Royal Highness
shall not only be attended by a Secretary of State, as re-
presenting the Crown, but by her Majesty's first great
officer of the household, and one who has been a Lord-Lieu-
tenant of Ireland, thus, to a certain extent, representing
the Queen herself. The presence of these important State
functionaries with the young Prince will give such a con-
stitutional sanction to all the public acts of his Royal
Highness as will almost endow them with the same im-
portance as if performed by the Sovereign in person.—
Court Journal.

PRICE OF GOLD.—The quotation of gold at
Paris is about at par, and the short exchange on London is
25.121 per £1 sterling. On comparing these rates with the
English Mint price of £3 17s. 101 d. per ounce for standard
gold, it appears that gold is about' 2-10ths per cent. dearer
in Paris than jn London. By advices from Hamburg
the price of gold is 4221 per% mark, and the short
exchange on London is 13.3; per £1 sterling. Standard
gold at the English Mint price is therefore nearly
at about the same price in London as in Hamburg.
The course of exchange at brew York on London• for
bills at 60 days' sight is about 109 per cent., which, when
compared with the Mint par between the two countries,
shows that the exchange is slightly in favour of England ;
and, after making allowance for charges of transport and
difference of interest, the present rate leaves scarcely any
profit on the importation of gold from the United States.
FREE EMIGRATION TO THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.
—The ship Sedgemoor, 921 tons, Capt. M. W. Kett, sailed
from Southampton yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon, at three
o'clock, for Algoa Bay, with emigrants selected from the
agricultural and artisan classes by the Hon. William Field.
She takes 250 souls, equal to 2101 statute adults, comprising
29 =flied couples, 103 single men, 38 single women, 23
children, and 8 infants. These emigrants are under the
charge of Surgeon-Superintendent J. P. Hill ; schoolmas-
ter, Edward Horsfall ; matron, Mrs. Porter. They include
a draught of men enrolled for the Cape frontier mounted
police force. The emigration to the Cape at the colonial
expense, under the local act of 1857, now amounts to 7,053
souls. The Wellington, from Southampton, for Table Bay,
was spoken with on March 29, in lat 4 50 N, long 20 40 W,
22 days out, all well on board.
BALLOON ACCIDENT IN NEW YORK.—The New

York papers report a fatal balloon accident in New York.
A Mr -Connor was the unfortunate aeronaut on the occa-
sion. The weather was very stormy, and he was entreated
not to ascend, but be persevered notwithstatiding. Bidding
an affectionate adieu to his wife and intimate friends, he en-
tered his car, and called upon those who held the ropes to
close up and take a strong hold upon the basket, which they
did. All being in readiness, at a preconcerted signal every
man relaxed his hold, but the balloon, instead of rising per-
pendicularly from the ground, lunged off in a westerly di-
rection. The monster body, driven by the squall that just
then arose, demolished a large transparency with which it
came in contact, and striking the metal cornice of a ball and
concert-room, bent it like so much thin lead. The wind
subsiding, the balloon rose above the high ornaments on the
building referred to, and then suddenly collapsed, and, with
its basket and occupant, instantly disapr eared from sight.
A scene of the wildest confusion now ensued, Mrs. Connor,
and a female relative who accompanied her, fainting and
falling helpless upon the ground. Mr. Connor was dis-
c.vered shortly afterwards, but he was injured internally,
and died that evening.
DEATII OF PETER PARLEY.—The decease of Mr.
S. G. Goodrich, whose versatile and popular writings for
youthful readers have literally made the name of Peter
Parley " familiar as a household word" where the English
language is spoken, took place at his late residence in this
city on Wednesday afternoon. He commenced life as a
publisher in Harferd, and after a visit to Europe in 1824,
removed to Boston, where he continued the same business
in an enlarged form. The series of juvenile books issued
under the name of Peter Parley was begun soon after the
removal of Mr. Goodrich to Boston. They at onceattracted
attention, and shared largely in the favour of the public.
Although chiefly engaged in the walks of literature, Mr.
Goodrich took an active part in the affairs of life, and
always cherished a deep interest in politics. He was at one
time a member of the Massachusetts Senate, and a candi-
date for Congress from that State. During the administra-
tion of President Filmote, he held the office of United
States Consul at Paris.--New York Tribune.
THE WINE DUTIES.—The results of the reduction
in the wine duties thus far show that such increase of con-
sumption as has taken place has been mainly in French-
qualities. These present an augmentation of about 87 per
cent., while in Portuguese descriptions there has been a
falling off of 11 per cent. Spanish wines, however, the
consumption of which is nearly equal to that of the aggre-
gate of all other wines, still figure for an increase of
about 7 per cent., while the Germain descriptions,
hitherto limited, show an increase of more than 100
per cent.—namely, from 30,488 gallons during the
four months to 61,539 gallons. As our total consump-
tion of all wines, however, during the period has .been
2,581,566 gallons, increase, extraordinary in itself, is
comparatively unimportant, although it furnishes an indica-
tion of a rate of progress which, if kept up for a year or two,
must greatly advance the prosperity of the Rhenish pro-
vinces. The use of South African wine, now that this
quality is no longer available for contrivances to cheat the
Customs out of drawback, has already declined 54 per cent.
Reckoning all descriptions of wine, colonial and foreign,
our consumption for the first four months of the year ex
hibits only an increase of 6 per cent., so that at present
the changes have been rather in the sorts consumed
than in the quan ity. But the importation has been very
large. In French, German, and Spanish descriptions the
increase has been respectively 133, 139, and 70 per
cent. In Portuguese it has been 30 per cent., and in South
African 95 per cent., notwithstanding the diminished quan-
tities of the two latter taken into use. The stocks in bond
throughout the United Kingdom, however do not show
~any very great aggregate excess compared with those held
on the 30th of April, 1859, the existing total being 10,355,282
gallons, against 9,652,528, increase of 71 per cent. Still
the individual. items show great changes, the stock of
French wines having increased from 409,377 gallons to
740,332; of German from 57,125 to 133,554; of Spanish
from 3,421,824 to 3;713,571 ; and of South African from
603,360 to 887,386 ; while that of Portuguese has diminished
from 4,017,401 gallons to 3,708,06.

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The following telegrams have been received at
\lr. Reuter's office :

PARIS, MAY 29.
The Patric of this evening publishes under re-
serve the following despatch :
" NAPLES, May 28.—Garibaldi, ha7ing collected
all his forces and military materiel, attacked
Palermo on the morning of the 27th instant, made
himself master of all the outer works, and suc-
ceeded in entering the town."
News of a later date announces that firing con-

inued in the town. The fire of the forts and the
*rigates which encircled the port well supported
he royal troops, who were actively engaged.

The Patrie also states that letters from Genoa
announce the departure of a steamer for Sicily with
55 volunteers, besides muskets, sabres, and powder.
It is asserted that the solemn entry of the Divi-
sion Bazainc has been adjourned, as the Emperor
will be absent from Paris at the end of this week.

The news from Naples is still contradictory.
Despatches received here to-day give the lie to
those that arrived yesterday. The latest are quite
favourable to Garibaldi, who is stated to have ob-
tained possession of Palermo after a bombardment.
But this requires confirmation.
The news of an approaching interview between

the Kings of Denmark and Sweden is confirmed.
The Emperor will sot out on Thursday for Lyons
where, on the following day, he will meet the Em•
press-Mother of Russia on her return from Nice.

NAPLES, MAY 28.
(OFFICIAL.)

The Sicilian bands are leaving the troops of
Garibaldi, who have been again beaten at Piana,
having had many killed and many taken prisoners.
The insurgents lost also one cannon, and are in full
flight, being pursued by the Royal troops beyond
Corleone.

The provinces are tranquil, and the revolutionists
are discouraged.

MARSEILLES, MAY 29.

A letter from Naples, dated 26th inst., explaining
the asserted success of the royal troops at Pario,
states that two strong columns provided with artil-
lery placed the Garibaldians between two fires.
The loss of the bands is said to have been 160. The
insurgents fell back upon Piana. An English
steamer has arrived here with news asserting that
Garibaldi was not in the action, but at Misilmeri
enrolling recruits. The attack on Palermo had
been deferred until half the inhabitants of the
island were organised. Telegraphic communica-
tion now exists between Marsala and Malta. •

Our letters from Naples state that the King had
recalled four old generals from Sicily, among whom
in particular is Gen. Landi, and had sent younger
generals in their place, particularly Gen. Marra.
The King had ordered a large concentration of
troops, and an active carrying on of military opera-
tions.

The population of Palermo is greatly agitated.

TURIN, MAY 29.

The official Gazette of to-day publishes a despatch
from Naples, announcing the arrival of an English
steamer at that place, which brings the following
news :—" The insurgents have entered Palermo.
A considerable part of the population have risen
against the royal troops. The city is bombarded
by sea and land. The bombardment commenced
on Sunday morning, and it appeared that the firing
continued at the time of the steamers' departure."
In the Chamber of Deputies, after the adoption of
the Treaty of Cession, Signor Ratazzi rose to de-
mand explanations of Count Cavour, who, in reply,
expressed his regret at having been compelled to
say very delicate things, but the responsibility
attached to his remarks upon the question must
rest with Signor Ratazzi. Count Cavour further
said : "We have no guarantees from France in
favour of the annexed provinces of Italy, as we
have not asked for any. We have considered
the declarations of France that she would ensure
a policy of non-intervention on the part of the •fo-
reign Powers to be sufficient.
" France has not exercised the least pressure re-
specting the autonomy of Tuscany ; she has limited
herself to simple non-official diplomatic conversa-
tions, in which we have declared that the autonomy
of Tuscany must disappear. To this France has
not made the least objection."
The following is a summary of Signor Ratazzi's
speech in the Chamber of Deputies this evening.
Signor Ratazzi said that he must again demand
whether it was not owing to the counsels of France
that the autonomy of Tuscany had 4r..en granted.
Relative te, the treaty he said :—" I also am a
partisa? of the French Alliance, but to maintain
this alliance the cession of Savoy sufficed. At the
same time I believe that the cession of two pro-
vinces, instead of strengthening the alliance, and
causing the Emperor to guarantee to us the an-
nexation of Central Italy, will have a contrary re-
sult or none at all."

Signor Ratazzi concluded by saying—" We may
be asked at a future time to make fresh territorial
sacrifices, and it is to protest against such a system
that I abstain from voting."
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the treaty
of cession of Savoy and Nice by 229 against 33
T wenty-threc members abstained from

votes.

voting.

VIENNA, MAY 29.
The official Donau Zeituny publishes the following
telegram, dated Naples, May 27 :

" The bands of Garibaldi have been totally routed.
Garibaldi himself is endeavouring to embark. The
rebels accuse each other of treachery."

GENEVA, MAY 29.

The voting of St. Galle for the acceptance or
rejection of the new constitution terminated yester-
day. An Ultramontane tendency caused its rejec-
tion by 20,669 against 18,330 votes.

MADRID, MAY 29.

The Cortes have unanimously resolved to consi-
der the proposal declaring the army of Marshal
O'Donnell and the marine to have deserved well of
their country for their conduct in the African cam-
paign.