The Sun.
London, England, 1867-05-27 00:00:00

IHE suN, LO:Nt ON, MONDAY EVENIM;, NAY 27 1867

ing at effeminate and almost trifling calling. In
looking for a representative of the rights and the
dignity of labour neither poet, philosopher, nor
orator would be likely to choose a tailor, though he
may work as bard in his way, and be as useful a
public servant as those who follow more laborious
and adventurous callings. Needles and shears
seem of right to belong to the feminine department,
but the tailors have resolved to make a very manly
stand for what they believe to be their rights.
The question as it at present stands has, however,
some noticeable features. Into the mysteries and
complications of the " time-log" it is needless to
enter. The fact is that a very large body of men
are refusing to accept wages varying from 365. to
4N. a week for purely mechanical labour. Many
an educated man, a poor clerk, a schoolmaster, or
even a curate, has to do his work on less, and it
may very reasonably be asked why tailors should
receive such very high remuneration ? If, as they
assert, there is a considerable discrepancy
between their wages and their employers'
charges, that is a good reason why the
masters' charges should be reduced, but not why
they should be paid at an exorbitant rate. But
there are many points which these men do not take
into consideration in setting the cost of material
and labour against the cost of a coat, and declaring
the balance to be the masters' profit. The West-
end tailor has to pay an extravagant rent for his
rooms. He has, besides, to give long credit, for
who dreams of paying his tailor ready money ?
To carry on his business at all he must
have a good sum in hand, and there are
in some instances losses and disappointments, a bad ,
season, and other drawbacks, to be reckoned. The
men have nothing to do with all this. They receive
their weekly wages, and would perhaps be satisfied
with them, but the Union says " strike," and strike
they must. There is an end to the individual free-
dom of both masters and men. The master may
not employ such a man, the man may not work for
such a master. An irresponsible despot intrudes
between, and forms a third party to every contract.
There is another point which the public will do well
to consider. Should the masters concede the de-
mand for increased wages, upon whom will the loss
eventually come ?

The release of JEFFERSON DAVIS from his long
and tedious confinement is a matter of congratula-
tion to all parties in America. The more moderate
and temperate politicians have long been grieved
and irritated at the unnecessary detention of one man
after the excitement of the war was over, while the
Radicals have damaged their cause by their unscru-
pulous vindictiveness, and may well be congratu-
lated that such a reproach is removed from them.
Mr. DAVIS has at length been liberated on bail, half
the required amount of $lOO,OOO being furnished
by residents in Virginia. He is to reappear before
the court on the 25th of November, when it is to
be hoped his fortunes will take a more favour-
able turn. He was very warmly received by
the crowd on leaving the court, and it is worthy
of notice that a number of negroes were for-
ward in greeting him. Mr. DAVIS is making the
first use of his unaccustomed liberty to visit his
children, who are at school in Canada, being,
doubtless, not sorry to escape for a while from
under the sovereignty of the stars and stripes.
The Supreme Court has dismissed the Georgia
injunction case for want of jurisdiction. The Mis-

sissippi petition is not yet disposed of, having been
amended by its conductors, and now representing
the State funds of Arkansas to be endangered by

the action of General ORD.

This amendment

will, it is thought, bring the case within the
jurisdiction of the court, thought it is more than
doubtful if the court will care to affront the Radical
party by interfering with the working of the Re-
construction Act, more especially when the Presi-
dential contest is near at hand, and Chief Justice
CHASE has a mind to try his fortune at the White
House. We have continual reports of riots and
street fights between negroes and white men, but
these appear to be often exaggerated, if not alto-

gether false. That the negroes are in some in-
stances turbulent and disorderly seems to be
confirmed by the statement that General SCHO-
FIELD has disbanded a company of negro cavalry
and prohibited their future drill. The most serious
disturbance on record is reported from Mobile,
where Mr. KELLEY, a member of Congress, was
mobbed and narrowly escaped with his life. Several
persons were shot, and three deaths are stated to
have taken place. The riot was quelled by the
police and the military. The accounts of its origin
are very conflicting, some stating that the negroes
were the chief offenders, and others that the fault•
was Mr. KELLEY'S for using incendiary language.
lie seems, however, to have given satisfaction in
some quarters, for the negroes at New Orleans
subsequently got up an ovation to him. Between
the rival claims of civil and military law the
, country seems in a disorderly condition enough,
fur we learn that a Radical meeting, at Browns-
ville, Tennessee, was dispersed by the mob, and
five persons shot• America will soon rival Mexico
if public meetings are to be liable to such startling
interruptions.

CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS.

(FP.031 OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
PARIS, Friday Evening.

It appears that Prince Oscar, of Sweden, is not
gone to London, as has been stated, but to Lau-
sanne, from whence he will return direct to Stock-
holm. The Queen of Portugal and suite have
arrived at Geneva.

An account has reached Paris of a very melan-
choly accident which has happened to the Arch-
duchess Matilda, daughter of the Archduke Albert. I
From some cause not yet ascertained, the dress of
the Archduchess caught fire, and her arms, neck,
and other parts of the body have been severely
burnt. Great Uneasiness is felt ou account of the
unfortunate lady, symptoms of inflammation having
manifested themselves.
A letter from Spenia states that the screw frigate
the Prince Humbert was preparing to sail for
Gibraltar. This vessel, which s devoted to a naval
school, has on board 60 pupiis, who will study
marine evolutions in the waters of the Mediterranean
and the Atlantic. The screw frigate Marie Adelaide,
carrying the flag of Vice-Admiral Ribotly, is also
about to sail for Genoa to be at the disposal of the
Royal family of Italy. 'This ship will be escorted
by the vessels La Gaeta and Princesse Clotilde.
It is stated that the Powers who signed the treaty
have expressed their congratulations to the Italian
Government upon. the attitude it assumed during
the ueptiatious. Victor Emmanuel, who has con-
sented to give his signature to the treaty at Turin,
nevertheless does not seem to have entire confidence
that the maintenance of the peace to which his pleni-
potentiaries have so efficiently contributed is per-
manently insured. It is said that when a deputa
Lion of the elective Chamber waited upon the King
to express their congratulations and gratitude at
his surrender from the civil list of the sum of four
millions, his Majesty, in returning thanks, strongly
advised the Chamber to occupy itself without
delay with the various financial complications
which exist in Italy. According to the rtalle,
Victor Emmanuel said, " The situation is 'diffi-
cult, but there is no reason to despair. It de-
ponds upon you to ameliorate it. We have peace
; at this moment, but their is nothing to guarantee
its durability, and in six months perhaps we shall

hear the cannon roar. We must profit by the time
which is given to us by Providence."
Upon this statement the Siecle remarks—" We do
not know if these words are the exact text, but they
may have been dictated by prudence. Europe has
been surprised by the most grave complications,
and while we wish for the continuation of the
mutual good relations between the Governments, it
is important that the people should not be led away
by illusions, and that they should be prepared for
all eventualities."

The Italie also states that the negociations rela-
tive to the loan of six hundred millions will shortly
be terminated. The country and the Government
actively pursue the work of organisation. They
hope that three months will suffice to overcome all
the difficulties to regulate the financial situation and
to arrange the civil constitution of the clergy. If so
the triumphal hymn of Italian unity maybe chaunted
on the 22d of September, the anniversary of the
death of Marvin, when the mortal remains of one of
the most glorious founders of that unity will be
transported to Venice."
A letter from Berlin says :—" When the annexa-
tion of Hanover was decided upon by the Prussian
Government, King William addressed a letter to the
Emperor Alexander of Russia, expressing the per-
sonal sympathy which he felt in the fate of King
George the Fifth, but at the same time spoke of the
indispensable necessity for this political act for the
interests of Germany. The King of Prussia added
that his greatest desire was to prove that sympathy
to King George, and that if that sovereign would
agree to some understanding with the Prussian
Government, he would not hesitate to guarantee to
him and to his house all the revenue which hederived
from Hanover. The King of Prussia also expressed
a desire that the Emperor of Russia should undertake
the office of mediator. The Emperor Alexander
accepted the office, that is to say he communicated to
King George the offers made by the King of Prus-
sia, but without giving him any advice as to the
course which he should adopt. King George, how-
ever, refused peremptorily to enter into any uego-
ciations whatever with the Prussian Government, if
based upon the renunciation of the throne. He
still continues to adhere to his resolution. The
negociations relative to the domain of the Crown
of the Guelphs were commenced at the instigation
of England, and they are proceeding in the name
of the House of Guelph."

It was again a frost last night, and to-day it has
been cold and rather stormy, but with little sun.
Much anxiety is now felt by agriculturists relative
to the wines. There is a saint, St. Didier, whose
influence is supposed to be as great as that of St
Medard or St. Swithin upon the weather. St.
Didier is thought to exercise exclusive influence
over the vineyards, and is called the great vine-
yard man. To-day, the 24th of May, is St. Didier,
and this year the weather is more like the 24th of
December. The only difference is the presence of
leaves and flowers.
The Imperial Prince is now in full convalescence,
and takes long drives every day. The first time he
could go out after his illness he said he wished to go
to the Faubourg St. Antoine. At some astonish-
ment being expressed at his desire to go to this not
very fashionable quarter, the Prince said : " The
fact is these brave workmen often made inquiries
after my health, and I want to thank them by
showing myself in their locality." His physicians
bad a good deal of difficulty in persuading the
Prince that such a long drive would fatigue him
too much. He, however, said he would pay the
visit at an early opportunity.
The Emperor has just given 40,000 francs from
his private funds to assist in the completion of the
International Theatre at the Exhibition.
The Emperor, Empress, and the King and Queen
of the Belgians, have made a special inspection of
the Belgian portion of the Exhibition, with
which they all expressed great satisfaction.
During the walk along the gallery their Majesties
spoke to the exhibitors, and made various inquiries.
Their Majesties commenced their inspection by
visiting the section devoted to arms, and from
thence proceeded to the galleries containing laces,
stuffs, and machines, concluding with looking over
the Fine Art Gallery. On leaving the Exhibition
the Emperor and Empress went to breakfast with
the King and Queen of the Belgians at their hotel
iu the Avenue Montaigne, in the Champs Elysees.
There is much to admire in the Belgian section.
The winter garden of the Exhibition has just
been opened to visitors. It is rather extensive, and
contains a remarkable collection of azaleas, culti-
vated in England, France, and Belgium. The
French azaleas include no less than 200 varieties of
these beautiful flowers. There is scarcely one shade
which resembles the other. England exhibits a
gigantic specimen of rose azalea from China, which
is the most remarkable of all. It is nearly 2 metres
high, and has a circumference of 3 metres and a
half. In the centre of the Conservatory is the
magnificent palm-tree from Hyenes, presented to
the city of Paris. There are some dwarf palms
from Belgium. On the vestibule of the terrace,
where a fountain is in course of erection, are four
small statues in a sitting posture, representing
Music, Sculpture, Poetry, and Painting.
The ears as well as the eyes are gratified at the
Exhibition, for during the day some harmonious
chimes may be heard. In the French pavilion is a
chime of 43 bells, which are played by very simple
mechanism, and discourse most excellent music:
The apparatus is the work of Messrs. Boller, bell-
founders at Mans. It has been purchased on
account of the United States. Often bells are to
be heard. Among these are the Prussian chimes
which play almost continuously. Austria has also
sent some admirable bells. Warlike arms there arc
in great abundance, and potent for mischief, but
it is a relief to know that there also appliances for
harmony and the " concord of sweet sounds."
The greater portion of the Mons Railway station
has been destroyed by fire. It commenced in the
department where luggage is weighed, and is sup-
posed to have been caused by a spark from a stove.
The telegraphic communication has been temporarily
interrupted.
Au unpleasant obstacle has arisen at a wedding
breakfast at Lille. Just as the bride and bridegroom,
with the guests, were about to partake of the
feast, two gendarmes made their marvellous
and uninvited appearance, and said they wished
to speak to Louis Picavet, the newly married
husband. The fact is, he was wanted in conse-
quence of his having stolen a pair of boots from a
shop some time previously. The consternation was
general, the bride fainted away, and perhaps the
occurrence destroyed the appetite of. all. However,
the servants of the law took the poor fellow away
before he had The guests
begun his breakfast.
continued the fete, but the bride said she felt so
unsettled that she should go to the Mairie and get
unmarried. In this undertaking there is no chance
of success. The name of the husband is given as
Picavet. Peccavi,
perhaps, would have been more
appropriate.
The consecration of the bells of the beautiful new
church of St. Augustine, near the Madeleine, which
were presented by the city of Paris, took place on
Friday with great pomp and ceremony. They are
five in number. The Archbishop of Paris was re-
presented by the Abbe Surat, Vicar-General, who
gaVe the benediction. The church was magnifi-
cently decorated with shrubs, flowers, and painted
ornaments.

PARIS, Satnrday Evening.
There was a Cabinet Council yesterday at the
Tuileries, over which the Emperor presided.
The Moniteur has the following news :—" They
write from Milan that Prince Humbert was about
to leave that city for Turin to be present at the be-
trothal and marriage of his brother, the Duke of
Aoste with the Princess of Cisterne. After the
ceremonies, which are fixed for the 26th to the 28th
of May, the Prince will go to Paris, accompanied by
a part of his military household, which has just been
completed by the nomination of Lieut.-Gen. Cugia
to the post of aide-de-camp to his royal highness.
The Ministers of the King of Italy have left
Florence to be near his Majesty, who is at present at
Turin. The Queen of Portugal has arrived at
Turin. Her Majesty was received by the Princes
Humbert and Amedee, the Prince de Carignan, and
the authorities. An immense crowd received them
with enthusiastic acclamations. •
_

According to the official budget of Austria, giv

ing the receipts and expenses fur the first three
months of the current year, the expenses amounted
to 102 million florins and the receipts to 80
million florins. The receipts for those three
months show a presumed excess of six mil-
lions. The revenues of the State are in ar-
rear, as a total to the extent of 15 million florins
in the computation for the three months in the
anticipatory budget. This deficit was covered by
funds at the disposal of the Treasury, under the
control of the Minister of Finance.

The Belgian Chamber of Deputies has voted, by
a majority of 63 against 15, a project of law for a
loan of 60 million of francs.

The King of Greece has arrived at Copenhagen,
and the King of Denmark, accompanied by the
Prince Royal, went to meet him. The Queen and
the Grand Duke, heir of Russia, received the King
upon landing. The reception given to the young
sov: reign by the people was very enthusiastic.
" A telegram from Cracow, dated May 23,
announces that Brody, the second city of Gallicia,
and an important commercial centre, was then in
flames. The fire had reached serious proportions."

A:Vienna paper gives some further particulars of
the terrible accident which has happened to the
Archduchess Matilda, daughter of Archduke Albert.
The accident took place at half-past five o'clock,
after dinner. The Archduchess had returned to
her apartment, and was looking out of the window
when she felt great heat. At the same instant she
perceived that her dress was in flames, and she ran
out of the room calling for help, and reached the
waiting room, in which were the footman, and one
of the ladies in service. On hearing the piercing
cries of the Archduchess they tore off her burning
clothes, but she was seriously injured, particularly
on the neck and arms. Doctors Pitha and Schmer-

ling were immediately called in. Ice was placed
nearly all over the Archduchess, and by eleven
in the evening she was no longer in pain. It is not
yet known how the accident was caused, but as there
was no fire in the room it is supposed that the
Archduchess trod on a match, by which means her
dress became in flames. In the evening the Em-
peror and the members of the Royal family went to
the palace of the Archduke Albert and evinced the
utmost sympathy and interest. The news became
known at the Opera, upon which all the members
of the aristocracy left the theatre instantly to make
inquiries after the sufferer at the palace.
The Imperial Commission has just placed at the
disposal of persons who subscribe for tickets to
serve during the whole period of the Exhibition,
2,000 tickets for numbered stalls on the occasion of
the distribution of prizes to the exhibitors. At this
splendid and imposing ceremony the Emperor will
preside. It will take place at the Palace of In-
dustry, Champs Elysees, on the Ist of July next.
On Thursday evening a magnificent dinner was
given at the Hotel de Ville by the Municipal Body
of Paris to the King and Queen of the Belgians.
The guests included the French and foreign minis-
ters and Ambassadors and their wives—indeed,
all the notabilities of Paris. Dinner was ordered
for seven o'clock. The Archbishop of Paris,
M. Darboy, Grand Almoner to the Emperor, was
present. The grand vestibule and staircase had a
fairy aspect. Ornaments of costly kinds, sculp-
ture, palm trees, flowers, shrubs, and a luminous
array of electric light, gave an aspect of magnifi-
cence perhaps never before witnessed. An immense
glass reflected the glittering scene with magical
splendour. The dinner took place in the grand
gallery, and an excellent band played at intervals.
In order that nothing should be wanting to heighten
the splendour of the scene, the costly and artistic
table ornaments, executed by the firm of Christofe
and Co. for the city of Paris, was temporarily with-
drawn from the Exhibition and displayed on the
table. This is one of the marvels of the Exhibition
and will be immediately replaced there, as it
has proved a source of great gratification
to all. This surtout was executed after the
models of Messrs. Diebott, Gumery, Maillet,
and Capy. It added much to the ornamentation and
splendour of the dinner table. At dessert the King
of the Belgians having manifested a desire that the
first toast should be to the health of their Imperial
Majesties, Baron Haussmann, the Prefect of the
Seine, rose and said :—"According to the graciously
expressed wish of the august guests of the city, 1
fulfil first a duty cherished and heartfelt by all the
members of the municipal body of Paris. I have
the honour to propose the health of the Emperor,
the Empress, and his Highness the Imperial Prince."
The toast was received with warm, cordial, and re-
iterated acclamations, and the orchestra played
Gounod's hymn " Vive PEmpereur." The Prefect
of the Seine next proposed the healths of the King
and Queen of the Belgians, and, in the name of the
Municipal Body of Paris, thanked them for their
visit. The King of the Belgians expressed his
thanks, and those of the Queen, for the splendid
banquet given to them by the Prefect of the Seine
and. the Municipal body. "I am happy to have the op-
portunity of telling you," said the King, " how much
I admire your magnificent city. It is with such
feelings that I drink to the health of the City of
Paris." The guests received the toast with voci-
ferous cries of " Long live the King 1" " Long live
the Queen !" There was a splendid concert during
dinner. Independently of the guests invited to the
dinner, about 300 persons, many of them Belgians,
received invitations for the soiree which followed.
The Pope's Nuncio and Lord Cowley, the English
Ambassador, were among the distinguished guests.
The facade of the hotel was brilliantly illuminated,
and ornamented with flags and insignia appropriate
to the occasion. The national air of Belgium was
played on the arrival and departure of their Ma-
jesties. Around the tables were more than 3,200
wax lights.
The inaugurative concert of the Salons Francais,
at the Exhibition, took place on Friday evening,
and went off very successfully. Bouquets were
offered to every lady when she entered the building,
and refreshments were amply provided.
The weather has been dull to-day, with a stormy
aspect, but it was warmer. The provincial papers
record that there has lately been snow and hail in
all parts of France. Persons who keep a record of
the weather in France say that for many years past
there has been such cold from the 10th to the 13th
of May as to endanger the crops and the vines. The
cause of this is not ascertained, but the fact has led
to the introduction of three saints into the calen-
dar, who figure about this period—St. Mamert, St.
Pancrace, and St. Servais, who are denominated
the " Ice Saints."
M. Louis Couture, one of the editors of the
Constitutionnel, died suddenly on Friday night.
The Emperor of Russia will arrive in Paris on
Saturday next, and on that danwill breakfast with
the Emperor at the Tuileries. On Sunday his
Majesty will be present at the races at Longchamps
when the prize of 100,000 f. will be contested.
Marksman and Vauban, the horses which figured
at the Derby, have arrived in Paris, and have been
entered for the race. On the 4th of June the Em-
peror Napoleon will give a grand diplomatic dinner,
at which the Emperor of Russia will be present.
There will be a gala at the Opera. On the 6th
there will be a review in the Place Carrousel, and on
Saturday, the Bth, a grand ball at the Hotel de
Ville. On the next day a grand fete at Versailles.
The day following a ball at the Tuileries, and on
the succeeding day the Emperor of Russia will go
with the Emperor Napoleon to Fontainebleau.
The Prince and Princess Royal of Prussia arrived
in Paris punctually at, the time which I mentioned
as appointed for their arrival. They went to the
Prussian Embassy.
The Emperor has taken great interest in the ex-
hibition of the horses opposite the luvalides under
the auspices of the Societe Hippique. In addition
to the great prizes, 64 other prizes were awarded.
A jury had to dispose of 60,000 f. in the shape of
prizes. The exhibition has been remarkable for the
number and beauty of the horses. The horse Romeo
exhibited, and ridden by Count Rcedever, obtained
a prize of 2,000 f.
An adroit and polite thief has just obtained a
watch and chain in this way. A stout old gentle-
man was walking in the park of the Buttes Chau-
mont, when a young urchin seized his hat and ran
off with it. The gentleman pursued, but.was soon
out of breath and exhausted. While he was pant-
ing; a thief came up, and politely and kindly asked