The Sun.
London, England, 1867-07-12 00:00:00

CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
PARIS, Thursday Evening.
There have been reports that the French Govern-
ment has addressed a note or remonstrance to the
Berlin Government respecting the non-execution of
the Treaty of Prague. There does not seem to be
any foundation for these reports, but they naturally
arose out of the vacillation, not to use a stronger
term, of the Prussian Cabinet. It is, however, cer-
tain that the Cabinets of Vienna and Berlin are
engaged in long and tortuous correspondence, which,
as I mentioned yesterday, has for object, on the
part of Prussia at least, to evade a faithful execu-
tion of the Treaty of Prague as long as possible.
Prussia is going ahead in Hanover. All the geo-
graphical maps of the country which were in exist-
ence before the annexation are destroyed by the
Government agents. Two workmen, who made
some very innocent observations, were arrested and
conveyed to the citadel of Minden, charged with
having excited hatred towards.the Prussian Govern-
ment.

The Masonic Lodge of Hanover having resisted
the arbitrary orders of the Government has been
dissolved.

A servant, whose only offence was to make a
grimace at the policeman who was very violent
against him has been condemned to be imprisoned
for a week. To sum up the position, I may say
after a perusal of some 'of the German papers that
" despotism reigns at Berlin."
Great anxiety and sympathy have been felt in
Paris towards the Empress Charlotte of Mexico,
and all were desirous to know the effect which the
news of the assassination of her husband would
have upon her. I am sorry to learn, from au-
thentic sources of information, that news of good
or evil can now have but little effect upon
this virtuous and unhappy Princess. She is in a
complete state of prostration, and is quite uncon-
scious of what is passing around her. All that medi-
cal science and skill could effect has been done. Her
chief medical attendant, Dr. Illek, at first said he
could almost guarantee her recovery, but a Power
which now can contradict seems to will otherwise.
The recovery of the Empress seems to be now impos-
sible, or at all events beyond hope, and thisposition has
determined the family to have a consultation on
the subject. The Queen of the Belgians has left
Brussels for Salsbourg, with a view to consider
what is to be done for the best under the melan-
choly circumstances. From thence her Majesty
will go to Miramar to see the Empress Charlotte,
who, however, it is to be feared, is beyond all mental
discussion and " past all surgery." There is, how-
ever, yet a chance, for " while there is life there is
hope," and some of themedictahlatatstheendshaonutsldogfotbhye
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Jersey. His conduct on that island, however, was
in accordance with his antecedents, and having been
guilty of swindling and several robberies the autho-
rities expelled him from the island. From au in-
tercepted letter the French police knew that the
murderer would be at Erionze to meet his brother.
in-law on the 4th inst. lie arrived at the ap-
pointel time, and they arrested him and took him
to Argeiatan, where the sentence of death will now
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father died about a week previously, and happily
ignorant of the fate which awaits his son. When
the prisoner was examined before the Procureur
Imperial at Argentan, the gendarme who took
him into custody at Brionze, in explanation
of the way in which he had watched for the
prisoner, took out his pistol and pointed it at the
magistrates. The trigger of the pistol, which was
still loaded, must have been touched by the excited
gendarme, for it went off and slightly wounded the
Procureur's arm, carrying away a part of his coat
sleeve.

The King of the Belgians and the Princes his
sons have arrived at Ostend, where they intend to
pass the summer season. The Queen of the Bel-
gians will remain a month in Austria, in consulta-
tion respecting the Empress Charlotte.

The International Monetary Commission have
concluded their labours, but their report, which is
expected with some anxiety, has not yet been pub-
lished. From what I can hear lam inclined to
believe that the desirable consummation of uniform
money and measures is only an improvement
" looming in the future."
The superior normal school has been dissolved
by order of the Government, the pupils having
exhibited symptoms of insubordination, and for
breaches of discipline. It is to be entirely re-con-
stituted, and the courses will recommence on the
15th October. The Government is quite right in
its determination to put down the excitement and
escapades of " Young France."
The Prussian Illoniteur publishes a letter from
King William, in which he charges his Ministers to
inform the country that a Royal order has been
issued directing that a monument shall be erected
at Berlin, commemorative of the victories gained
last year by the Prussian army. This monument
will be of gigantic proportions, and will commemo-
rate the military triumphs of 1864 as well as those
of 1866.

After a very cold and cheerless morning we have
had a touch of tropical heat this afternoon in Paris,
perhaps to be succeeded by a frost to-night. Frosty
nights are not unusual of late.

BANK OF FRANCE.

PARIS, July 11.

The following is the return of the Bank of France
for the week ending to-day, together with the cor-
responding figures of the previous account -

DEBTOR.

July 11. July 4.,
fr. c. fr. c.
Capital of the Bank.,. 182,500,000 182,500,000
Profits in addition t:o

capital (Art. 8, Law,
June 9, 1857)
Reserve of the Bank
7,044,776 02 7,044,776 02

and its branches 22,105,750 14 22,105,750 14
Reseive in landed pro-

PertY 4,000,000 4,000,000
Notes in circulation .
Banknotes to order and

receipts payable at
sight 24,124,704 57 23,766,444 0
Treasury account cur-

rent creditor 90,86,1,515 54 90,317,127 82
Current accounts, Paris 251,140,525 34 280,848,737 44
Do. branch banks 85,767,355 44,500,924
Dividends payable 4,951,515 75 8,604,988 75
Discounts and sundry
interests
Rediscounted the last

six months
Surplus of receipts not
distributed
Sundries
15,967,897 90 22,808,752 96

Total
CREDITOR.
July 11. July 4.
c.
Cash in hand and in fr. fr. o
Branch banks
Commercial bills over- ' '

due
Commercial bills dis-

234,085 71

counted, not yet due 247,674,142 50 245,688,596 06
Do. branch banks 241,699,166 215,784,328
Advances on deposit of
bullion 53,790,500 64,862,300
Do. branch banks 8,797,297 9,278,097
Do. on French Public
Securities 12,844,100 12,971,100
Do. by branch banks 7,259,500 7,362,200
Do. on railway shares
and debentures
Do. branch banks
Do. on Credit Foncier
Bonds
Do. branches
Do. to the State (Con-
vention, June 10,
1857) 60,000,000 60,000,000
Government Stock re-

some 12,980,750 14 12,980,750 14
Do. disposable
lientes Immobalisees
(Law, Juno .2, 1857) 100,000,000 100,000,000
Hotel and furniture of
the Btalk and landed
property branches 8,364,811 8,339,018
Expenses of manage-
ment 100,260 90 53,252 90
Sundries

Total 1,741,198,489 50 1,772,019,867 36
Certified by the Senator Governor of the Bank of France.
(Signed) ROI:LAND.

IRELAND,

DUBLIN, July 11.
The Kingstown Regatta commenced yesterday,
under the auspices of the Royal Irish Yacht Club.
The weather was exceedingly fine, and the attend-
ance very large. Nothing was wanted but a breeze
to render the day's sport satisfactory. The scene in
the harbour was most brilliant and picturesque ; but
to speak of a race when the nakedeye could scarcely
detect the slightest motion is a misnomer. Accord-
ingly, in the first sailing match, for which three
yachts competed, there was no "race through failure
of wind." 'The second race had the same result
—the prize being 100 sovereigns, presented by the
Dublin, IVicklow, and Wexford Railway Company.
There were two other sailing matches, but none of
the racers were able to get to the winning post.
There was, however, a solitary rowing match, which
gave animation to a scene exquisitely beautiful, but
hitherto a great deal too tranquil. The competitors
were the Sylph, of the University Boat Club ;
Glamour of the Dublin University Rowing Club ;
and Alabama, of the Lee Rowing Club, Cork. With
apparently little effort the Alabama came in vic-
torious by several lengths, having gone the two mile
course in 12m.305., the spectators cheering heartily.
This crew next week pull in four southern matches
for various prizes, amounting to some £l7O.
Yesterday 900 tenant farmers on the Armagh
and Tyrone estates of the Earl of Caledon were en-
tertained at dinner, to celebrate the coming of age
of their landlord.

SIR WILLIAM LAWRENCE, BART.—The remains
of this distinguished surgeon were interred yesterday in
Ealing Churchyard, by the side of those of his late wife.
The funeral, in pursuance of his wishes, was strictly pri-
vate, and the only representative of the council of the
Royal College of Surgeons, with which institution he was
so long connected, who attended was Mr. John Flint
South, a former president; and St. Bartholomew's Hos-
pital was represented by Mr. G. W. Callender, one of the
surgeons and teachers of that ancient hospital.
TIIE DUKE OF HAMILTON V. ROBINSON.—This
case came on before Vice-Chancellor Sir J. Stuart on
Thursday, upon a motion to dissolve an injunction granted,
ex parte, on the 27th June last, restraining the defendant
from proceeding to issue execution at law against the duke,
to recover a sum of £13,412 17s. upon certain bills of ex-
change. It appeared that the plaintiff attained his majo-
rity in March, 1866, and that in the month of May follow-
ing he, through an agent of his, a Mr. Rowlands, pur-
chased from the defendant Robinson 14 race horses for
£B,OOO. The defendant at the same time advanced to the
plaintiff a sum of £l,OOO in part by way of loan, and in
part to meet forfeits incurred upon the horses. It was to
secure those sums, with others, that the duke accepted the
bills of exchange. The defendant was now out of the juris-
diction ; but he had issued the writs in the actions at law ;
and leave had been given to the plaintiff (the duke) to
appear to the actions, on payment into court (which was
done) of a sum of £l,OOO. With respect to the granting
of the injunction it was stated that the duke had been in-
duced to purchase the horses by the fraudulent misrepre-
sentations of the defendant as to the value of them ; and
that Robinson knew that to be the case. On the other
hand it was insisted that the horses of which the duke so
complained had run in several races, and had won money
and cups therein ; and that there
was no evidence on the
part of the defendant sufficient to support the injunction
which had been granted. Mr. Bacon, Q-C., Mr Lindley,
and Mr. Murray (of the common law bar), supported the
motion to dissolve the injunction • Mr. Dickinson, C 1.0.7
and Mr. Brooksbank, for the plaintiff, resisted it ; and said
that all they wished was that the money which was at pre-
sent in the court of law should not be withdrawn by the
defendant till the rights of the parties had been finally
settled. It might be that the duke would ultimately suc-
ceed in his contentions. The Vice-Chancellor said the
plaintiff had not proved his case, and the injunction must
therefore be dissolved; the cost of this motion to be costs
IR the cause.

LA TEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

AMERICA.
ARRIVAL OF THE CHINA.

NEW YORK, June 2 (Evening).

It is reported that the majority of the Judiciary
Committee are preparing a report recommending
Congress to assemble in October to consider the
impeachment of President Johnson.
General Sheridan, in accordance with positive
instructions from President Johnson, has extended
the time for the registration of voters in Louisiana
until further notice.

The Presidential party have returned to Wash.

ington.

At Annapolis President Johnson and Mr.
Seward were cordially received by the State

authorities.

Governor Brownlow has issued a proclamation
declaring that the county courts of Tennessee have
no power to appoint officers for the State elections.
Governor Brownlow has ordered his militia to
enforce the new franchise law, excluding all partici-
pants in the rebellion.
Several prominent citizens of Savannah have for-
mally demanded to be registered as voters on exhi-
biting a pardon from the President.
The coloured citizens of Mobile have appealed to
General Swayne to enforce the Civil Rights Bill,
which, they allege, is ignored by the local autho-
rities.

The now Government of Canada was inaugurated
yesterday. Lord Monck took the oath of office as
Governor-General. A holiday was observed
throughout the provinces.

QUEENSTOWN, July 12.

The Royal Mail at eamship China arrived here at
3.30 a.m. to-day with 187 cabin passengers and
$196,807 in specie. She landed 108 sacks of mails,
35 passengers, and proceeded for Liverpool at 3.50
a.m. All well.

NEW YORK, July 4.

Bills empowering the military commanders to re-
moye all civil officers at discretion were introduced
in Congress yesterday.

THE EXECUTION OF THE EMPEROR
MAXIMILIAN.

NE IV YORK, July 4.

Official advices received here from Mexico an-
nounce that the Emperor Maximilian was shot
on the 19th June. The execution was postponed
by Juarez for three days. The British and Prussian
Ministers had strongly protested against the execu-
tion, and were preparing to leave the country.

The Prussian Minister assured Juarez that several
crowned heads in Europe would give an under-
taking that if the life of the Emperor was spared he
would leave Mexico forthwith. Juarez and his
Ministers replied that the safety of the country de-
manded the execution. Escobedo has declared
that he would confiscate the property of all Imperi-
alists, and expressed the hope that before his mili-
tary career ended he should see the blood of every
foreigner in Mexico spilled.

ITALY.

FLORENCE, July 11.

In to-day's sitting of the Italian Parliament the
debate on the Ecclesiastical Property Bill was
resumed. Signor Mancini defended the right of
the State to the property of the Church. He said
that the programme of Count Cavour, which signi-
fied freedom of the Church, was strictly bound up
with the condition that Rome should be the capital
of Italy. He criticised the last appointments of
bishops, and said that the Government should not
abandon its weapons of defence against the Roman
Government, which has committed acts contrary to
civilisation, liberty, and the independence of Italy.
Signors Cordova and Borgetti defended the late
Ministry. Signor Mancini replied that when the
part payment of the Roman debt was asked for
the Government ought to have made it condi-
tional upon the recognition of Italy. (Applause.)