The Sun.
London, England, 1858-01-09 00:00:00

LONDON, SATURDAY, JAN. 9, 1858.

The SULTAN has lost a faithful, trustworthy,
and efficient servant,—Turkey an able and honest
Statesman. England a consistent friend, who
fully appreciated her straightforward and un-
"IAA policy, and supported it, not for any
ainider abject, but because he knew that it was
best calculated to advance the prosperity and hap-
piness of his native land, and to maintain the
peace and tranquillity of Europe.
Ransom]) PaciLi.—the announcement of whose
premature and unexpected death appeared in our
impression of yesterday
./ "had • attained the highest
rank which a subject could attain under the Im-
perial Porte, being Grand -Vizier at the time
of his lamented death, but he
mitted to a closer connection with
h‘%is'asltoayda-1
Master, his son having been married to the Sun-
TAN's favourite daughter. This was
no trifling
honour. It proved beyond the possibility of
doubt, how rally ABDUL ATEDJID had appreciated
his high qu-alities and valuable services. -Whe-
ther in or out of office, he was also a cherished
adviser, whose opinions and views naturally in-
fluericed the SULTAN; and it is by no means sur• I

prising that such should have been the case, for I
he thoroughly understood the state of affairs
throughout Europe, and turned his understand-
ing to the best purpose by warning his master of
the dangers by which he was environed, and
teaching him how they might best be avoided.
He was a sincere and consistent reformer, and
struggled to the utmost to advance the Otto.
man Empire in the scale of nations by
the abolition of grave abuses, an improved ad-
ministration of justice, and additional security for
life and property. He never yielded himself up
to the corrupt influences which had previously
been all-powerful with Turkish officials ; and his
master-mind and sterling honesty would have
been all-important in resuscitating the empire
from the exhaustion arising from the war into
which it had been forced by the intolerable arro-
gance and grasping cupidity of the late CZAR, and
indeed we might say, the traditional policy of
Russia, which had always regarded the Turkish
dominions with a greedy eye.
REDSCHID PACHA was a comparatively young
man at the time of his death. He was born in
1802, and was consequently but in the 56th year
of his age, and might reasonably have anticipated
a long and prosperous life. It was, however,
ordained otherwise, and he was carried off after a
brief but severe illness. Nevertheless, he lived
long enough to assist in inaugurating many valu-
able reforms. He served at an early age under
the late SULTAN, and took a share in the amelio-
rations introduced by that strong-minded poten-
tate. It was not, however, until after his death
that he attained the high eminence which he en-
joyed under his son and successor. In 1834,
when he was but 32 years of age, he was raised
to the dignity of a Pachalie, and appointed spe-
cial envoy to this country, He had ample
opportunities both in London and Paris of wit-
nessing the beneficial eaects of Western civilisa-
tion, and from that time he was seized with an
ardent desire to improve the condition of his
countrymen, more especially those in the more
distant provinces who had previously been
ground to the earth by the extortionate oppres-
sions of successive Pachas, each desirous of en-
riching himself at the expense of the people
during what might be but a brief tenure of power.
With that object he was mainly instrumental in
giving effect to the Tanzimat or Hatti-scheriff of
Gulhaue, which was carried into operation in 1839
when he was Minister for Foreign Affairs of the
Sublime Porte. This most Important measure, which
may be regarded as the national charter of
Turkish liberty, and which limited the exactions
of the PACHA'S, and prevented the unbounded
despotism, previously exercised with but little
regard for justice or mercy, was promulgated by
the deceased Minister, who had the honour of
announcing its provisions, in the presence of the
SULTAN and of many distinguished visitors.
These provisions have been frequently evaded,
but there can be no doubt that REDSCIIID always
strove to the utmost extent of his power to enforce
obedience thereto.

(Like every true-hearted reformer, he was sub-
jected to the strenuous opposition of those
wedded to the old abuses, and who were
personally interested in their cont nusnce.
Several times he was removed from power, but he
was no less than six times appointed Grand Vizier
or Prime Minister of Turkey, and ha died shortly
after his accession to power for the last time,
having been obliged to succumb for a short period
in consequence of the difficulties arising from the
election of Moldavian deputies, which was subse-
quently abrogated by the Porte. Ho had also
been Minister f)r Foreign Affairs, and held other
important offices connected with the Cabinet, and
also represented his Imperial master at the Courts
of St. James's and the Tuileries. Much was
spoken of his alleged subserviency to the English
Ambassador, LDrd STRA TFOrtD DE REDCLIFFE; but
the friendship that existed mainly arose from the
similarity of these objects., and the fact that both
were desirous of ensuring the independence, pro-
moting the welfare, and developing the national
resources of the SULTAN'S dominions—no wonder
that they should have pulled together and that
REDSCHID should have frequently sought advice
in the only quarter where it could be relied on as
perfectly disinterested. 1

We trust that ABDUL MEDJID may he able to
obtain the services of a man of a similar character,
and who may be duly qualified to assume the
mantle, and follow in the footsteps of the deceased
Pacha.

The expected Reform Bill—the promised
Reform Bill—is naturally enough beginning at
last to be a matter of speculation even among the
most 'indifferent. Political dreamers the most
lukewarm are waking at length from their apathy,
and amuse themselves at frequent intervals by
speculating upon the probable direction which may
be taken in the proximate sweepings of the bran
new ministerial bosom of destruction. Suggestions
ostensibly directed to the community at large,
but in reality aimed, of course, at the ministerial
councils are rapidly multiplying. It was only'
very recently that a species of manifesto was issued
by a considerable number of men eminent in art,
science, and literature, strongly advocating the
adoption of an educational franchise as foremost
among the boons of reform looked for throughout
the United Kingdoms at the hands of the leaders
of her MAJESTY'S Government. A species of
pendant to this authoritative suggestion has within
the last few days made its not untimely appear-
ance. A document, this latter, in which another
considerable body of reformers—saving for a very
names scattered sparsely through the long cata-
logue of signature—not distinguished in any very
remarkable manner either in art, or science, or
literature. A comment we are constrained to
make at the very outset of our remarks upon this
singular effusion, because of the disappointment
consequent upon either the most searching or the
most cursory glance down that extended list of
subscribers. Very good men, no doubt, but not
authoritative. Examining their names we don't
wonder in the least to observe that they rather
ostentatiously eschew everything like " dictation"
to the masses, at the very commencement of their
rather wordy and confused jumble of suggestions.
Several of the names affixed to this last mentioned
Reform Manifesto are such as no reformer in the
land could, of course, for a single instant regard
with other than feelings of prompt and respectful
consideration. The very first upon the list fir
example, that of the hon. gentleman the member
for the city of Bristol—the arch-champion of what
we do not hesitate to pronounce the most requisite
reform of all—the Ballot. Any declaration what-
ever in reform—to the hopes and aspirations of
reformers generally in this country being appended
to it the autograph of Mr. HENRYBERKELEY—
much more a document the names affixed to
which actually led off by the hon. member's
signature—can hardly fail to arrest our at ention
and command our sympathy. But when, upon
deliberate examination, that document turns out
to be in truth the veriest rigmarole of confused
and incoherent hints—defection in style, and alto-
gether wanting in management—and when, in
addition to this, it is observable. immediately
afterwards that little more than a dozen signa-

tures of any note whatever follow that of the
consifitent and persevering advocate of the ballot,
it can scarcely be regarded as in any way surpri-
sing that our sentiments upon the examination of
the production are chiefly those of disappointment.
Besides, it would be rather difficult, we conceive,
to define, with any degree of accuracy or preci-
sion, what is the precise aim or object of those
vary motley subscribers. They call upon reformers
generally to co-operate. But—How ? Net a
whispered hint is thrown out in the way of expla-
nation. It is pretty nearly about as comprehen-
sible an injunction as the Irish watchman's bid-
ding the solitary wayfarer, in the midnight bye-way
—" Disperse !" Co-operate ? How ? Nobody
knows. And for what—to what end—for th a
furtherance of what cherished schemes of reform ?
Of reforms that we all know by heart, and that
being known thus by heart, far and wide, one
might reasonably expect to have put forward with
the utmost brevity and simplicity. Yet several
of which are tangled into an attempted mystifica-
tion by the most. whimsical circumlocution. For
instance, nothing could be clearer, or more ob-
vious, we might have supposed, than to advance
bluntly, in so many words, as Reform No. 3, on
the projected Improvements—The R!-distribution
of Electoral Districts ! But no—that we presume
would have been altogether too comprehensible and
straightforward. Wherefore we have the popular
demand for a Re-distribution of Electoral Districts,
resolving itself into this tortuous and mal-forined
proposition " A re-apportionment of seats, that shall
make such an approach to an equalization of con-
stituencies as shall give in the United Kingdom
a majority of members to a majority of electors."
And so on. The gist of it all being admirable.
But both the arrangement—rather, it should be
said, the disarrangement—and the enunciation
being little less than preposterous. The principal
requisites in the anticipated measure being all the
while, we take it, simply these :

1. The Ballot.
2. An Extension of the Franchise.
3. The Re-distribution of Electoral Districts.
4. The Removal of the Property Qualification,
5. The Diminution of the Duration of Parlia
ment.

Reform n amber one securing to the elector the
independent exercise of his power of voting.
Reform number two insuring a broader basis to
the pyramid of the Legislature. Reform number
three equalizing the privilege of representation.
Reform number four opening a new channel, by
means of which the popular intellect might obtain
readier access within the walls of Parliament.
Reform number five supplementing to this last-
mentioned extension of the choice-of the electors,
the additional security of a genuine reformation
oonsequent upon a more frequent appeal than a
septennial one to the judgment of the whole bulk
of the electoral population. These are the lead-
ing reforms for which the country now looks to
the Crown, the Ministry, and the Legislature.
At any rate, these are the reforms that ought in
reason to be weighed in the balance during this
epoch of domestic tranquillity by the sagacity of
a patriotic Parliament.

r KING ALBERT.—Tae Court Circular think the time
' is come when the Prince Consort's position should be
"rectified," and that he should receive the style of
King. It informs its readers that "his right to that
honorary style does not rest with the volition of minis-
ters, or with the pleasure of the people. It is the law of
England since the days of Henry VIII., that the hue.
band of a peeress in her own right shall, if he has issue
by her, be tenant by courtesy of her barony, earldom.
&c. This rule, it is said, applies not by right, but "by
grace" to the spouse of the reigning Sovereign ; but the
law of grace is just as potent in a question of this nature
as is the law of right. It is clearly within the personal
prerogative of the Sovereign, to order and command
that the Consort of the Crown shall, in all such things
as title, place, and precedency, have and enjoy the attri-
butes of royalty.
His Excelency the French Ambassador and the
Countess Persigny, on leaving the Duke of New-
castle's seat at Clamber, intend to pay a visit to the
Duke and Duchess of Manchester at Kimbolton
Castle, and the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort at
Badminton.
His Excellency Ferukh Khan, accompanied by seve- 1
ral members of his suite, inspected the Royal Mews
at Pimlico on Thursday morning, and afterwards
honoured the establishment of Mr. C. F. Hancock,
of Bruton-street, with a visit. Yesterday his Excel
lency went over Bethlehem Hospital, and in the
evening was present at the performances at the Adelphi
Theatre.

The Marquis of Lansdowne will leave thwood for
town, either on Wednesday or Thursday next. The
Eel 1 of Shelburne is expected at Lansdowne House early
in the ensuing week, to resume his duties at the Foreign
office.

The Marquis De Bonnevale has left the Brunswick
Hotel, St. James's, for the Continent.
The Earl and Countess Granville, at the close of their
♦isit to the Marquis of Lansdowne, at Bowood, go on a
visit' to the Marquis and Marchioness of Ailesbury, at
Savernake near Marlborough.

The Countess Dowager of Macclesfield and Lady
Louisa Parker have left Howcilin's Hotel, St. James's-
street, for Brighton.

The Earl and Countess of Roden, Lady Maria
Forester, and the Hon. Nassau Jocelyn, have left the
Queen's Hotel, Upper Norwood, for town.
Viscount Campdeu has arrived at Claridge's Hotel
from Campden-bouse, Gloucestershire.

The Count d'Alton has left the Brunswick Hotel (S
James'o for Florence and Rome.

The Hon. G. Stafford Jerningham and the Hon. W.
Stafford Jerningham have arrived at Maurigny's Hotel
from a visit to Lord Stafford, at Cossey Hall, near
Norwich.

Mr. and Mrs. Wigan have arrived at the Queen's
Hotel, Upper Norwood.
We are requested to contradict the announcement,
copied from the Observer, that Serjeant Weil. has been
appointed to an Indian judgeship.
HEALTH OF THE KING OF PRUSSIA.—On the 6th the
King prolonged the delegation of Lit sovereign powets
to the Prince of Prussia for an Aber three months, com-
mencing from 23d inst. Within the last few days I have
heard that tLe physicians, who hitherto have been roost
sceptical about the King's recovery ever taking place,
have stated that it is not impossible that within six
months he may be entirely reinstated in mental as well
as b health.—Correspondent of the Times.
LORD REDOLIFFE.—It has been related in several of
the Continental papers that Lord Radcliffe quitted
Constantinople "contrary to the wish of his Govern-
ment." Now, it is positively known to me that Lord
Radcliffe did not quit his post until he had received
permission from her Majesty's Minister for Foreign
Affairs so to do. The noble lord received leave of
absence full 15 months ago, but he did net quit Constan-
tinople last month until he had inquired whether it
would be convenient for him to do so.—Vienna Cor-
respondent of the Times (2d edition).
Gamer, &C., AT HULL —According to the annual
circular of the Hull Chamber of Commerce, the follow-
ing is estimated to be the stock of grain, &c., in the Hull
warehouses on the 'lit inee. :—Wheat, 74,000 quarters ;
barley, 40,000 quarters ; oats, 28,000 quarters ; peas,
2,500 quarters ; beans, 9,500 quarters ; linseed, 170,C00
qrs. ; rapeseed, 5,000 qr 4. ; and tallow, 650 tone.
CONVENTS IN PRUSSlA.—According to a recent statis-
tical return, there exist in the catholic provinces of
Prussia 09 convents and religieus centnunities, com-
prising 970 members, of whom about three-fifths are
females. They are principally Ureuliiaes and sisters of I
harify.

M.7.eachmarin, one of the principal bankers in Berlin,
has just failed, with liabilities amounting to 800,000
thalers. lie is the father-lb-law of Madlle. Wagner.
THE INDIAN REINFORCEMENTS AT THE CAPE.—
Daring the last few months Table Biy has presented an
unusually animated appearance, owing to the frequent
arrival and departure of large vessels and steamers for
India. Oa Saturday last the harbour contained 73 ves-
sels, of which.ix were steamers. Within the pre:.ent
month the arrivals of troops have been as follows :
Nov. B.—The liersilia, from Portsmouth for Madras,
50 days, with 200 men and 13 officers, 44th Regiment ;
left f,r India 4nl the 12th. Nov. 15.—The steamer
Ireland, from Portsmouth for Kerracbee, 51 days, 300
meh, 98th Regiment ; loft on the 18. h. Nov. 17. —The
steamer Great Britain, from Cork for Bombay, 39 days,
1,100 men and 50 officer', draughts of Bth Hussars, 17th
Lancers, and 14th Light Dragoons ; left on the 19th.
Nov. 21,—The steamer Calcutta, from Cork for Bombay,
4) days, 800 men, 51st It&girnent ; left on the 26th.
Nov. 28. The st.amer Southampton, from Graveseud
for lierrachee, 42 days, 672 men, 7th Magoon Guards.
From this colony about one-third of the whole numbtr
of troops have been sent to India—viz., the 6th, 13th,
80th, and 89th Regiments, probably about 3 500 strong,
besides a company of mounted Artillery. Large nuns.
hers of horses have also been shipped off in different
vessels, 200 being furnished by the Cape Corps, which
has bee❑ partly dismounted for the purpose ; and orders
have been issued for 50 out of 80 Artillery at present
stationed in Cape Town to go as grooms in various
vessels shortly to leave with additional horses. The
city is now, consequently, only garrisoned by 30 Artil•
lery.--Cape Town Mail of Noy. 30.

LATEST NEWS.

TRIESTE, JAN. 8.

Accounts from Constantinople to the Ist state
that the Circassians, under Sefer Pacha, took on
the 14th ult. the fort of Adekou after a deter-
mined resistance, and massacred the Russian gar-
rison, composed of 1,200 men.
Accounts from Athens of the 14 mention re-
ports of expected ministerial modifications.
BERLIN, JaN. 7.

An order of the King's cabinet, dated Chariot-
tenburg, 6th, addressed to the Prince of Prussia,
thanks H. R. H., for the fidelity with which he
has acted on the delegation granted to him, and
requests and charges him to retain it for three
months more, commencing on the 23d.
The Prince, in a rescript addressed to the Mi-
nistry of State, says that in taking the new dele-
gation he will maintain the declarations of the re-
script of the 24th Oct. ; and, in common with all
the country, prays the Almighty shortly to restore
the King to complete health.
HAMBURG, JAN. 7.

The elections for the Supreme Council of the
Monarchy have just taken place in the Duchy of
Holstein. Only 136 electors presented them-
selves, and they nominated M. do Scheele.

The States had to elect four deputies--but only
six members voted ; they nominated MM. Plessen,
Biome, Rathgen, and Balernann ; all those gen-
tlemen, however, have refused to sit.

Intelligence has been received from Constan-
tinople to the 30th ult. The Journal de Con-
stantinople of that date states that the dissolution
of the divans in the principalities had not taken
place up to that time by an order of the Porte.
The Russian representative had given a splendid
fete, on which occasion he distributed 100,000
piastres (worth about five sous each) to the poor. A
great quantity of snow had fallen in Asia. A
shock of earthquake had been felt on December
15 at Rhodes, and another on the 22d at Broussa.
Pirates had made their appearance in the neigh-
bourhood of Rhodes. The Vulcan steamer, be-
longing to the Austrian Lloyds, when on fire had
been saved by a steamer of the Messageries Tm-
periales.

FRANCE.
PARIS, FRIDAY EVENING.
A commission, composed of three members of
the Wallachian Divan, is shortly expected at Paris.
The object is to explain to the Emperor the course
pursued by the Unionists, and to express their
thanks for the protection, &c., afforded them by
his Majesty's Government.
A deplorable accident took place in the Church of
St. Sulpice (in Paris) at half-past 10 this morning,
during Divine service in the chapel of the Virgin.
The calorifere which warms the church with hot
water burst with a loud noise and scattered pieces
of metal and streams of boiling water in every di-
rection. Three persons were killed by the explo-
sion and five others wounded, two of them se-
verely. It is supposed that one of the pipes for
conducting the hot water was obstructed by some
cause not yet ascertained. The Prefect of the Seine
proceeded immediately to the church to instruct the
architect to adopt measures to prevent a similar
accident in future.
A great portion of the extensive cotton manufac-
tory of Dessaint-Dalphard, Brothers, and Co., of
R 611,311, was destroyed by fire on Monday last. One
warehouse, containing printed cottons to the
amount of 12,0001., was totally consumed. Four
of the men employed in the factory fell victims to
their zeal to save the property of their employers.
Seven men who wore working an engine close to the
burning warehouse had time only to save them-
selves. They were struck with pieces of the falling
roof, and all seven fell into the river. A gendarme,
named Zink, jumped into the water after them,
and was so fortunate as to save them, but four of
the seven were dreadfully injured.
It appears from official returns that the losses by
accidents at sea to the French commercial navy were
three times more numerous during the year 1857
than during the three preceding years. The acci-
dents during the last year amounted to 1,524, or
more than 4 per diem. Of these 622 were totally
lost, being at the rate of nearly two a-day. 902
French merchant vessels were forced to seek shelter
in ports on their voyage. Of the 622 ships totally
lost 82 sailed from Marseilles or were bound for that
port, 67 from Bordeaux. 38 from Havre, 3G from
Nantes, 32 from Bayonne, and the remainder from
Yesterday 9 2-10, (centigrade)
the other ports of France.
At midnight on Wednesday the thermometer at
th
e Observatory toryp
imarked t
a.m.B -10 d e
and at midday 3-10.
below ow freezing
The cold yesterday, after having bean very se-
vere in the early part of the day, became gradually
less so to wards the afternoon, and in the evening was
but very little below freezing point. Skating went
on during the day on all the pieces of water in and
near Paris. The small arm of the Seine, from the
Pout de l'Archeveche to the flood-gate near the
Mint, is completely frozen over, and on several
points of the larger branch the floating ice is fast
collecting at the sides and narrowing the channel.
The accounts received from the provinces state that
the cold is severe in many parts. Several rivers and
their tributaries, such as the Loire and the Cher, are
frozen over in various parts to a considerable extent.
The journals of Nantes have received an official no-
tification that there is sufficient ice in the Upper
Loire to render navigation dangerous. The river
Erdre, near Nantes, is entirely frozen over. At
Havre, the old dock is covered with a rather thick
coat of ice ; and in the outer port several ducks
and widgeons, which had been driven from the
marshes by the frost, were killed.
Accounts from Lyons, dated yesterday, state
that the cold had become extremely severe in that
city, the quicksilver in the thermometer havinc,
fallen to 7 degrees below freezing point.
Snow felt
on Wednesday night.
The severity of the cold, and the cessation of
building operations which it has occasioned, have
caused a great number of workmen to visit the
cheap kitchens established under the patronage of
the Emperor in the 48 quarters of Paris. Each of
these kitchens distributes daily on an average from
10,000 to 15,060 portions of soup, meat, or veget-
ables; each portion costs only 10c., and the demi-
portions may be bad for sc.
A letter from Bordeaux, dated yesterday, stales
that on the preceding night snow fell in snob large
quantities on the Orleans and Bordeaux Railway,
that the Paris mail arrived an hour beyond its time.
When the train reached Bordeaux the carriages
were covered with snow.

Thore was a feeling of uncertainty at the opening
of the money market, as it was known that the
bullion of the Bank of France had decreased to 250
millions, and it prevented the Council of the Bank
from deciding on a further lowering of the rase of
discount. _

The Patrie pays the following
tribute to the me-
mory of the lamented General Havelock :
kVe are persuaded that Frsnce, who sympathises
Nith all glories, will share the mourning of the Engii-h
nation on the occasion of the diath of this general,
whose heroic conduct in the war now going
on in India
is present to every mind,"
The indisposition of the Empress. which caused
the postponement of the ball of the Tuileries, was
a simple attack of influenza. Invitations for balls
en the 13th, 20th, and 27th of this
mouth Lave
also ben issued.

BOURSE, Jan. 8. —The following were the last
quota ions :

4 per Cents
Lo, end month—..

94 90

Credit Foncier —
Belgian 4 -
Piedmontese (5)
Etonian
Austrian ...••••• ....... •••
PAY;.
Spanish hi) Te
Debt
A rees .........
34
81 1

3 por Cant. ..... 69 80
Do. end month 7O 10
Bank ShAres.

Crodit Mobilier

• 9(0 -

Do. Account _._
970 --
- RAIL'
Orleans
Northern . 9:0
New Ditto —

Midi
StrasburgAsamr:rurescistentir,liiirai .......
76577521;7.

Lyon and Meditoran:• 9
80825
Now Ditto

Geneva ..

730

............ mm,m.

AUSTRIA.
The Austrian, Gazette of the 4th says :—" A
telegraphic de spatc.th announces that the Porte
ratified the treaty of
naviga.ion of the Danube, and
the document has been sent from Constautincple
and will speedily arrive here."
The "Army-Order" issued by the Emperor on
receiving intelligence of the decease of Marshal
Rade!zky, runs as follows :

" It has pleased the Almighty to summon from tl is
world Fi.i'd-Marshal Count Radetzky, the oldsst vetera
of my army, the victorious leader of the same, and my
most faithful servant.

" His immortal reputation belongs to history, but in
order that the name of the hero may always be remem