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THE WEATHER.-SUN OFFICE, OCT. 21.

THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
60—highest since noon yesterday.
62 lowest this morning and during the night.
58—this day at noon.

BAno3fETER-30.08.
WIND, North-Easterly; light, with very fine weather.

THE SUN.

FRIDAY. OCTOBER 22, 1858.

Another moral and intellectual harangue to the
industrial classes from the lips of one of the famous
orators of Parliament ! Another earnest and
kindly address delivered by the Earl of SHAFTES-
BURY—this time to the young men of Bradford,
the young men of the local Christian Association.
Our columns, in truth, have latterly been crowded
with these kind of orations, addressed to the intel-
ligent multitude by men of eminence—who are thus
really making their holidays the busiest time
for them in the whole twelvemonth. What
with the British Association, presided over by
Professor OWEN, and the National Association for
the Promotion of Social Science, and the Man-
chester Athenaeum, and meetings at Leeds, and at
Bradford, and at Liverpool (very soon to be followed,
too, by another at Birmingham), we have had
enough and to spare in the way of eloquence, in-
struction, and philanthropy. The mind of the
northern provinces must by this time, indeed,
be pretty well saturated with wholesome
truths and generous principles. It can hardly
fail to have been stirred into attention and elevated
into noble aspirations. Lord BROUGHAM may be
said to have struck the keynote of the oratorical
harmonies at Grantham in his magnificent pane-
gyric upon Sir ISAAC NEWTON, when the comme-
morative monument of the great philosopher was
publicly inaugurated at his birthplace. Since
then the tone of the public orations- has
been well sustained by Lord JOHN RUSSELL,
by the Earl of CARLISLE, by Mr. GLADSTONE, by
Sir JAMES STEPHENS, by Professor OWEN, by Mr.
RusKiN, and last, and very far, in truth, from least,
by the earnest and gentle-hearted Earl of SHAFTES-
BURY.

'!he address delivered by Lord SHAFTESBURY, on
Tuesday, at Bradford, in the presence of the assem-
bled young men of the Christian Asso-
ciation, was altogether one of the most
thoughtful and impressive harangues to
which the Noble Earl has recently given utterance.
It was a speech in every way calculated to better
the hearers of it. While Lord JOHN, in addressing
very recently the congregated artisans of Liverpool,
deprecated at the outset of his remarks any design
on his part to lecture or sermonise his audience,
Lord SHAFTESBURY could hardly in reason be ex-
pected to do otherwise than in some sense speak
precisely thus to his audience—namely, in a great
measure, and by necessity both, to lecture and to ser-
monise. To understand how this really was in a man-
ner, as we have intimated, unavoidable, it is only
necessary to bear in mind the difference between the
two assemblies. The assembling of three or four
thousand mechanics at Liverpool, comprised among
those gathered together upon that remarkable
occasion, labouring men of all ages, interspered
with their wives and daughters. The assembly at
Bradford, on the other hand, consisted of
two or three hundred young men of a
somewhat more educated class, members
of the Christian Association, brought together for
the express purpose of listening to moral advice
from the mouth of a great politico-religious nota-
bility like Lord SHAFTESBURY. It was not simply
then in keeping with the purpose of the meeting on
Tuesday evening last, at Bradford, that Lord
SHAFTESBURY spoke half in the language of a lay-
preacher, half in that of a lecturer upon moral philo-
sophy—it was strictly speaking in direct fulfilment
of the design of the whole proceeding. And certainly,
so viewed, the Noble Lord must be allowed to have
acquitted himself, not only well, but to admiratiOn.
The harangue was not merely worth listening to at
the time of its delivery—it was worth reading
afterwards. It was deserving of being separately
published—as we hope it will be. For it abounds
with thoughts eminently suggestive—truths con-
stituting, in the noblest sense of the phrase, food for
reflection. It was an oration conspicuous even
among the many brilliant orations recently
delivered in the provinces, especially in the
northern provinces—because of its having in a
remarkable way about it a really refreshing and
unmistakeable dash of originality, It was not con-

poundedaof, or even interlarded with, wise saws
embellished by modern instances. Lord SHAFTES-.
BURY is not one of those ordinary men who accept
an axiom and swallow it whole without thinking,
even though it be embalmed in the amber of verse
or embedded in the gold of philosophy. For
example, on Tuesday night, the present Earl of
SHAFTESBURY directly repudiated as a pernicious
fallacy, having about it the shadowy semblance of
a truth, the thought enunciated by his great ances-
tor, the author of the " Characteristics"—i.e.,
" Ridicule is the test of truth." And in a like
spirit of independence, when quoting POPE'S famous
line—

', A little learning is a dangerous thing I"

Lord SHAFTESBURY insisted distinctly that it isn't!
The noble Earl insisting, and with reason, that a
little learning, even a little, is a very good thing
indeed; is something in every respect far better
than ignorance. Thoughts like this addressed to
the masses are as good seed sown broadcast over
the land. May such thoughts ever strike deep root
and bear fruit abundantly in the hereafter.

Lord WODEHOUSE ought to be regarded as an
authority on questions relating to party politics or
to Foreign affairs. He has but recently returned
from St. Petersburg, at which Court he represented
her Majesty Queen VICTORIA, and he had pre-
viously been for some time one of the Under-
Secretaries of State. His opinions are, therefore,
worth knowing, although it does not necessarily
follow that they must be implicitly accepted,
He also spoke candidly and fairly, expressing his
belief "that, no matter what the chances, the
changes, and the combinations of party might
be, the foundations of that prosperity were so laid,
that we should in the main be well governed,
whether the Prime Minister were Lord PALMER-
STON or Lord DERBY," adding, that " it seemed to
him that we were passing from an old phase and en-
tering on a new one, in which all parties were
determined to adopt those measures which,
in their opinion, were the very best for the
country." We earnestly hope that it may be so.
It is the great principle of " measures not men,"
which we have always stea lfastly advocated. We
fear, however, that it is too flattering a tale, one
that can only be ascribed to his Lordship's absence
from the country during the earlier struggles of the
present Government. It is true that the Indepen-
dents proclaimed the doctrine, but it was too as-
tounding to the thorough-going Whigs, to suppose
it could be seriously acted on. Until the
very last moment, and after many mor-
tifying defeats had been sustained, they
supposed that " words" would still be accepted in
place of " acts," and that " sayings" would, as in
the olden times, prevail over " doings." We trust,
however, that they have become wiser, albeit
sadder men, and that they may be prepared to
accept the doctrine which their quondam colleague
has endorsed with his approval.
There is one portion of his statement in
which we cordially concur. He declared that
"it seemed to him that an honest, straight-
forward course was the whole mystery of diplo-
macy and of foreign politics, as of all others."
This is a great fact, that should be strongly im-
pressed upon every English diplomatist. We
should not then "lose by the pen what we had
gained by the sword," nor suffer ourselves to be
cajoled and bamboozled on every possible occasion.
True-hearted Englishmen have seldom the very
elastic conscience required for the tortuous pro-
ceedings that form part and parcel of the modern
school of diplomacy. Nor can they descend to the
sinister means of obtaining information which it is
—whether truly or not—asserted are but too fre-
quently resorted to. The best rule is that all should
be straightforward and aboveboard—that modera-
tion should be combined with firmness—and
that an intentional insult should neither be
given nor accepted. Should these princi-
ples be carried into practical operation, Eng-
lish diplomacy will be respected in all parts of
the world. Many serious difficulties will be averted,
and the interest of Great Britain will be greatly
promoted.

Lord WoDEttousE could speak ex cathedra on
matters relating to Russia. He said that on his
arrival he found a deep-seated hostility prevailing
against England. We can easily understand this
feeling. Indeed, it is what would naturally
be expected amongst those whose long planned
and elaborate designs had been thwarted mainly by
the course pursued by Great Britain. Lord WODE-
HOUSE, however, believes that this feeling had been
exceedingly diminished. We trust that it may be
so, for the object of every person in every nation
should be to maintain peace so long as it is possible
with a due regard to the safety, honour, and well-
fare of the country to which he belongs, and with
the interests of humanity in general. The internal
improvements going on in Russia may afford some
degree of evidence that she does not contemplate
going to war, until it is perfectly convenient to do so,
or some peculiarly favourable opportunity should
arise. Under any circumstances Russia would be
a useful auxiliary or a dangerous enemy, but it
will entirely depend on her own views and
interests which she would do, should any
necessity arise for taking a decided part.
The same may be said of France. It was not from
love that she sustained us in the struggle against
Russia, and if we placed too much reliance on her
good faith, we would indeed be " leaning on a
broken reed." There is but one mode of keeping
all matters right. We must be utrumque paratus,
" ready, aye ready for the field." We must main-
tain our maritime supremacy at any cost,
and at any exertion procure every modern
improvement, -whether of steam rams or rifled can-
non, or the power of standing a broadside, or suc-
cession of broadsides, with the least possible
damage. Contests will henceforth be decided
rather by science than mere strength. The best
friend to humanity will be the man who produces
something sufficiently powerful to mow down all
opponents. Wars have been less frequent and less
sanguinary, in proportion, since the latest improve-
ments, than when men fought with bill and glaive,
bow and arrow, and when every conflict was de-
cided hand to hand and man to man. By carrying
science to the highest point these may be totally
banished from the civilised world.

Lord Henry Bentinck has arrived at Claridge's
Hotel from Lincoln.

Lord Arthur Pelham Clinton arrived in town
yesterday from Clumber-park, Notts.
The Count and Countess de Lalaing have arrived
at Farrance's Hotel, Belgravia, from Brussels.
Sir John and Lady Shelley and Miss Shelley
arrived at their residence in Park-lane last evening from
Maresfield-park, Sussex.
The marriage of Miss Mary Georgiana Carolina
Hill, eldest daughter of Lord and Lady Marcus Hill, with
Sir Edmund Filmer, Bart., of East Sutton-place, took place
at an early hour yesterday, at St. George's Church,
Hanover-square, in presence of a select circle of the friends
of both families.
A matrimonial alliance is arranged to take place
between Lady Emma Stewart, second daughter of the Earl
of Galloway, and Mr. Tollemache, eldest son of Mr. John
Tollemache, M.P. for Cheshire.
His Excellency the Sardinian Minister has re-
turned to town from the Continent.

The Seine for some days past has been lower than
it was over known to be. In various places the bed r f the
river oaTlQtoy

The Duke and Duchess of Manchester have ar-
rived at Knowsley, on a visit to the Earl and Countess of
Derby, from visiting Lord and Lady Olivia Ossulston, at
ChiHingham Castle, Northumberland.
The Duchess of Buccleuch has returned to Drum-
lanrig Castle, from Queensberry-villa, Richmond. The
Duke joined the Duchess, from Edinburgh, on Wednes-
day last.

The Duke and Duchess of Montrose and Lady
Agnes Graham have arrived at Moore Abbey, Kildare,
from visiting the Earl and Countess of Portarlington, at
Emo-park, Queen's County.

The Earl and Countess of Derby have, during
the week, entertained a succession of visitors at Knowsley.
The circle has included the Earl of Carlisle, Lord and Lady
John Russell and the Misses Russell, Lord Henry Scott,
the Right Hon. H. T. L. Corry, the Right Hon. Spencer
and Mrs. Walpole and Miss Walpole, Si: Robert and Lady
Emily Peel, Sir Roberick Murchison, &o.

Viscountess Dungarvon has left Claridge's Hotel
for Scotland.

Lord and Lady Wensleydale arrived at Hull on
Wednesday last, by the Atlantic steamer, after a favourable
passage,

The Chancellor of the Exchequer arrived in town
yesterday.

We regret to learn that the Right Hon. John
Parker, late M.?. for Sheffield, is very seriously ill.
Mr. and Mrs. Gardel and the Misses Johnson
have left the Clarendon for Paris.

DEATH OF LADY LOUISA OSWALD.—We regret

to announce the demise of this amiable lady, who expired
at an early hour on Wednesday morning at the family seat
in Scotland. Lady Louisa was daughter of the late Earl
Craven, and married, first, in 1840, Sir George Frederick
Johnstone, Bart., by whom she had twin boys. Her lady-
ship married, secondly, in 1844, Alexander Oswald, Esq.
The lamented deceased had only attained her 43d year.
SERIOUS ILLNESS OF SIR JOHN POTTER, M.P.—
We regret to learn that Sir J. Potter, M.P., is at present
labouring under severe indisposition. Sir John had been
for some days confined to the house, but became so much
worse on Saturday, that it was considered advisable to tele-
graph to his brother, Mr. Thomas B. Potter, who was at
Brighton, and who immediately set out for Manchester,
where he arrived early on Sunday morning.—Xanchester
Examiner.

The negotiations for establishing the proposed
Bank of Turkey are nearly complete, and it is believed that
it will be brought out under satisfactory auspices.
ENTERTAINMENT TO THE LORD MAYOR.—The
Lord Mayor elect (Alderman Wire), is to be entertained
shortly at a public dinner at Colchester, his native town.
The electric telegraph between Melbourne and
Adelaide has been completed, and opened formally by the
governors of Victoria and South Australia.
MAIL FROM LIVERPOOL TO AUSTRALIA.—The

auxiliary screw clipper Royal Charter will sail from Liver-
pool fez Melbourne on the 23d inst., carrying passengers
and a ship's mails. Letters will be received at the Liver-
pool post-office on that day until 7, and with late fees until
7.30 a.m.

HUNTING IN THE DEAN FOREST.—The hunting
prospects in the Forest of Dean are spoken of as most fa-
vourable. Sir Maurice Berkeley has commenced hunting
in this district, in which, for very many years, no sport has
been carried on. The ground is upwards of 22,000 acres in
extent, one-half of which large extent is woodland, and as
strict orders have been given by all the landed proprietors
for the preservation of the foxes, there can be no doubt,
with such good cover, of an almosti unlimited amount of
hunting.
EAST INDIA COMPANY.—Yesterday a General
Court of the East India Company was held at the India
House, for the purpose of electing three directors in the
room of Russell Ellice, William Butterworth Bayley, and
Henry Thoby Prinseps, Esqrs., who have been disqualified.
The candidates for the vacant seats were William Dent,
Esq., Major John Arthur Moore, and William H. C.
Plowden, Esq., and as there was no opposition those three
gentlemen were declared duly elected, the number of votes
for each being 82. The poll was taken from 12 till 6 o'clock.
Captain Eastwicke and Colonel Sykes presided.

ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS.—The following
members of the College having undergone the necessary
ecuminations were admitted Licentiates in Midwifery at a
meeting of the Board on the 20th inst., viz.—Messrs.
Edmond Waters, Coventry; Samuel Spratly, the Mount,
Tamworth ; Charles James Rix, Manchester ; Joseph
Henderson, Welbeck, Nottinghamshire; James Robert
Timmer, Ipswich, Suffolk; William Jones; Dolgelley, Me-
rionethshire; John Henry Jenvey, Trinidad, West Indies;
Charles Bateman, Leicester; Win. Evelyn Alston, Stud-
land, Dorset ; John Easton, Russell-square ; Owen Owen,
Leamington; George Rice Ord, Brixton-hill; John James
Williams, Guisborough, Northamptonshire ; Win. Alex.
Summers, Ilminster, Somerset ; John Daniel Moore, Lei-
cester ; Richard Walter Goddard, Nutford-place, Bryan-
stone-square ; and Elisha Harrie Lineker, Balderton,
New auk-on-Trent.
THE VOCAL ASSOCIATION.—This association is
preparing to resume operations in the forthcoming season
with great spirit. The annual meeting is to take place on
the 2nd proximo, immediately after which the weekly
rehearsals will commence. Great care will be taken by Mr.
Benedict in securing the efficiency of the choir. None of
the old members will be allowed to renew their subscrip-
tions unless theypromise to attendpunctually at rehearsals,
and no new members will be admitted unless they give a
similar promise, and pass a strict examination both with
respect to the quality of their voice and their knowledge of
music. The concerts, six in number, will take plac: in

St. James's-hall, and it is in contemplation to give, in addi-
tion, a series of six "undress" concerts. These last will,
doubtless, be very popular and attractive. , It is gratifying
to add that, after the purchase of music and the payment of
all expenses up to the present time, the association has
still a balance left on the favourable side of the banker's
account.

Loss OF THE MALCOLM.—The following extract
of a letter from Captain Brockbanck, of the Malcolm, which
sailed from Rio Hache to Queenstown, and was lost on
French Reef on the 11th September, was on Monday
posted up at the Underwriters' Rooms :---" lam sorry to
advise you of the loss of the Malcolm, on Florida• Reef, on
the 11th instant; crew saved. We left Rio Hache on the
18th of August, and fetched Cumberland Harbour, Cuba.
We were there five or six days endeavouring to get round
the east end of Cuba, but lost ground every day. So we
then squared away for the Gulf, and should have got through
very well, if we had not seen Carysfort Reef Light. This
light has always been a fixed one until lately, and it now
revolves. I took it to be Gan Coy Light. Several vessels
have been lost on the reef since the light has been changed.
Twenty-four hours after we struck, an American barque,
the Eglantine, of Thomas Town, got on the reef about two
miles to the northward of us. The master was deceived by
the light as I was."

MELANCHOLY DEATH OF MAJOR LUMLEY....-011
Sunday last a painful feeling was excited in the town of Bre-
con, South Wales, by a melancholy occurrence at the barracks
where several companies the 23d Royal Welsh Fusiliers are
stationed. It appears that Major Lumley, the officer in com-
mand, not being very well, did not accompany the troops
to attend Divine service, but Mrs. Liunley went to
church. On her return she missed the major, and
on search being made he was found, having dis-
charged a pistol close under his right ear, and the bullet
having passed upwards into his head. Life was not extinct,
but he lingered until niidnight, when he expired. The
gallant officer had been severely wounded by a musket ball,
which had passed through the roof of his mouth, at the
attack on the Redan, where he had gallantly distinguished
himself ; and latterly his health had been much affected by
the close attention he had devoted to the drill of the nu-
merous recruits under his command. A coroner's jury
returned a verdict of temporary insanity, at an inquest held
on Monday, and Major Lumley was buried with military
honours on Wednesday. The deceased was ono of the
gallant heroes on whom the Victoria Cross had been con-
krred.
DISTRESSING CASE.—Last night Mr. W. Payne,
the owner, held an inquest in the workhouse of St. George-
the-Martyr, Southwark, on the body of Henry Symonds,
aged 12 years, one of twin brothers. The evidence went to
prove that the father had deserted his wife and a large
family 12 months since, and had not since been heard of.
Since that time his wife had been confined with twins (two
boys), and on Tuesday night the mother, who supported
herself and offspring by needlework, being unable to raise
a penny to get a candle, placed her children in bed and re-
paired to her sister's to work by the aid of her candle.
Upon her return home she found the deceased lying on his
face, half doubled up on the back of another child, and
quite dead, he having been suffocated. Mr. Cooke, the
summoning officer, said the mother was a hard-working
woman, and the jury returned a verdict of "Accidentally
suffocated," and they gave their usual fees for the benefit
of the poor widow, to bury her child.
LONDON AND MIDDLESEX ARCHEOLOGICAL
SOCIETY.--A meeting of this society was held on Wednesday,
at Enfield, where a large party of members and friends
passed some very agreeable hours. The vicar kindly offered
his house for the place of meetings and the company assem-
bled in the large and handsome library shortly after one
o'clock. In the absence of Lord Ebury and the Rev. J. M.
Heath, who were detained by unexpected engagements, the
chair was taken by Mr. J. S. Asbury, of Enfield. After a
few introductory remarks by the chairman, the Rev. Thos.
Hugo, F.S.A., entered into some details of the most ancient
and celebrated edifices of the town and neighbourhood,
including the church, with its interesting monuments and
superb brass to the memory of Lady Tiptoft ; the Palace,
with its noble ceilings, fireplaces, matchless wainscot-work,
and unrivalled cedar ; a house of ornamental brickwork,
now used as the railway station, the Grammar School,
Gough-house, the lodges of the Chase, White Webbs, &c.
Mr. Taff, a local antiquary followed, with some account of
the various objects of archaeological interest discovered at
various times within the limits of the parish ; and Mr.
J. G. Nichols, F.S.A., furnished a memoir of R. Gough,
who resided at Enfield, and an autograph catalogue of
the museum of that famous antiquary. The party subse-
quently paid a visit to the localities desribed in Mr. Hugo's
paper, when that gentleman pointed out to their notice
the various peculiarities to which he had referred. The
weather was everything that could be wished, and the com-
pany did not separate till the shadows of evening had
brought to its conclusion a most delightful day.
REPEAL OF THE PAPER DUTIES.—An influential
meeting of gentlemen connected with the press, with litera-
ture generally, publishers, paper manufacturers, and gene-
ral traders, consumers of paper, &c., was held in Dublin on
Wednesday at the Royal Irish Institution, College-street,
for the purpose of forming an association in Irelan similar
to the London Association for the Repeal of the Duties on
Paper Dr. Gray, of the Freeman's Journal, presided, and
the meeting was addressed by Mr. John Cassell, of Lon-
don, and by Mr. John Francis, of the London Associa-
tion, who had come over as a deputation to ask co-
operation in Ireland. The first resolution passed wan of
a declaratory character, and to the following effect : "That
the paper duty is a tax upon labour ; that it is a vexatious in-
terference with the manufacturer, and obstructive to the pro-
gress of education." Mr: J. Robinson, of the Daily Express,
moved the next resolution, which was also passed unani-
mously : " That it was desirable the members of the Irish
newspaper and periodical press, printers, publishers, paper-
makers, and general consumers, should all join in the effort
now making to obtain a repeal of the paper-duty in the en-
suing session of Parliament." On the motion of Mr.
O'Donnell, of Oldbawn Mills, a committee was appointed,
and it was further resolved to open a subscription to promote
the objects of the "Irish Auxiliii y to the London Asgoria -
tign Or liwoliug the Dtttie co ,Paper,,,

LATEST NEWS.

THE PRUSSIAN REGENCY.

4, BERLIN, OCT. 21, 1.30 P.M.

"At 1 o'clock precisely the members of both
Chambers assembled in a united sitting, and re-
ceived from His Royal Highness the Prince Regent
a message, accompanied by certified copies of the
Royal decree of the 7th inst. and of the proclama-
tion of the Prince of Prussia of the 9th inst.

4, In the message the Prince Regent requests the
Landtag to acknowledge on their part the necessity
of the Regency, already recognised by the King
and the Prince Regent.

" The message concludes thus After your
acknowledgment of the said necessity, we shall act
according to article 58 of the constitution' worauf
von uns dem Artikel 58 der Verfassungsurkunde
Genuge geseheken soil')."

From Belgrade, under the date of the 19th Octo-
ber, we learn that a formidable insurrection had
broken out in Passavina, in Turkey, and many
Mussulmans have been killecL Karni Pacha is
marching troops to the disturbed districts.

Admiral Coligny has arrived in the Tagus. Up
to the present. time (Oct. 21) no definitive arrange-
ment has been come to in regard to the Charles
Georges.

FRANCE.

PARIS, THURSDAY, 7 p.ar.

By a decree in the Noniteur Generals de Cotte
and Maissiat are promoted to the rank of grand
officer in the Legion of Honour. The same decree
makes eight promotions to that of commander,
among whom are Generals de Maiherbe, Niol, and
Lion ; sixteen to that of officer, and sixty-nine
nominations to that of knight.
M. de Piennes, who was charged with despatches
for the French Minister at Lisbon, arrived in that
city last night, and delivered his instructions to the
Marquis de Lisle, who was to put himself in com-
munication this day with the Portuguese Minister
for Foreign Affairs. M. de Paine, the Portugmse
Minister, was to arrive this day at Lisbon.
We published a few days since the official return
of the general receipts of the French revenue for
the first nine months of the present year. The
Moniteur now gives the return of the Customs
revenue for the same period, as well as for the
last month :—" The receipts for the month of
September amounted to 15,716,814 fr., being a de-
crease of 250,723 fr. as compared with the corre-
sponding month of 1857. Those of the first nine
months of the present year were 141,785,576 fr.,
being a diminution of 1,394,962 fr. as compared with
the first three quarters of last year. The items of
revenue which show an improvement are—French
colonial sugar, 13,016,776 fr. ; cocoa, 130,002 fr. ;
coffee, 220,179 fr. ; hemp and flax, 161,227 fr. ;
cochineal, 31,017 fr.; coal, 592,833 fr. ; oil, 377,143 fr. ;
pepper, 62,608 fr. ; silk (raw and spun), 14,999 fr. ;
rough salt, 14,409 fr. ; and sulphur, 43,259 fr. Those
which have fallen off are—potable liquors,
5 452,060dr.; sheep and cattle, 76,265 fr. ; fresh
and salted meat, 12,312 fr. ; mahogany,
110,041 fr. ; corn, 685,893 f. ; raw cotton,
16,088 fr. ; oleaginous seeds, 302,837 fr. ; indigo,
184,152 fr. ; raw wool, 950,554 fr.; linen and hempen
thread, 234,800 f. ; rough castings, 1,366,308 fr. ;
bar iron and steel, 445,252 fr.; copper, 14,726 fr. ;
lead and brass, 52,672 fr. ; silver and gold, ix bul-
lion and specie, 60,534 fr. (the amount imported in
the year 1858 of silver being 6,010,260 fr., and of
gold, 1,420,011 fr.) ; nitrates of potash and soda,
17,522 fr. ; foreign sugar, 3,484,761 fr. ; sundries,
2,431,711 fr. The return of the movement of shipping
in the different ports of France during the 9 months
of 1858 and 1857 gives the following result—Arrivals
in 1858 (French) : 8,146 vessels, 1,195,952 tons ;
(foreign) : 10,243, and 1,667,009. Departures
(French) : 7,186 vessels ; 1,083,250 tons; (foreign)
7,725, and 1,086,042. rn 1857, arrivals (French) :
8,099 vessels, 1,222,402 tons; (foreign) : 19,804,
and 3,182,593. Departures (French) : 5,309 ves-
sels, 923,343 tons ; (foreign) : 6,830, and
1,046,129." Looking at the whole number of
arrivals it 1858, it will be found that they present
a falling-off of 1,415 vessels, as compared with 1857,
and that the freight has declined. 319,342 tons ;
while for the departures the vessels show an aug-
mentation of 2,772, and the freight one of 199,820
tons.

The Constitutionnel contains the following :
"If we are well informed, the Minister of the In-
terior, desiring to facilitate international relations,
has given orders to the commissioners of police in
the ports and on the frontiers that passports shall
henceforth be considered as a title to the protection
of the authorities, and not as a cause of delay, or a
pretext for creating petty difficulties. On the
other hand, the Minister is examining at this mo-
ment the question whether, in order to facilitate
journeys abroad, it will not be right to authorise
the sub-prefects of the sea and land frontiers to
give, by delegation from the prefects, passports to
leave the French territory. These two measures
will be received, we doubt not, with the greatest
favour. It is worthy of the Government of the
Emperor to respond by this confidence to exagge-
rated attacks."

BOURSE, Oct. 21.—The market has been steady,
and yesterday's advance maintained. Threes have
been done at 73f., 30c. and 73f. 40c. ; Mobilier
at 920 f. and 930 f. ; Austrian, 665 f. and 667 f. 50c. ;
Orleans, 1,360 f. and 1,362 f. ; Lyons, 877 f. 50c. and
880 f. ; Southern, 577 f. 50c. and 580 f. ; Northern,
970 f. and 972 f. 50c. ; and Eastern, 700 f. and 732 f.
50c. Sales for realisation were made towards the
close, when the following were the last quota-
tions :

If per Cents. .... 95 451
Do. end month .. 95 75!

Credit Foncier 650
Belgian 4i
Piedmontese (5)
Roman 93 50
Austrian
Spanish Threes
Home Debt —

3 per Cents 73 2:
Do. end month 73 10

Bank Shares. 3125

Crtidit Mobilier .. 912 50

Account

RAILWAYS.

Cash. Account.
Orleans
Northern
New ditto

Lyons and. Mediterranean
875 872 50
New ditto -

Geneva 635 -- 630 . ---

Midi
Western 6lO --.. 610
Eastern
Grand Central —.—. --

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460 . 455
665 . 660
ASauErsdxtiricnhaniaaßn-ge .
on London, at sight, paper, 25f. 15c. ; money,
55f 10c.; three months, paper, 24f. 971 c. ; money, 24f.
921 c.

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