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THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 10__ 1867

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spected. This is as it should be, for it is always o
consequence to respect these peculiar notions, and
while no harm can come of their observance great
evil often ensues from neglect and indifference
being manifested.
It cannot be said that this scrupulous adherence
to old forms and ancient usages was very plea-
sant to the chief actors in the pageant, but that
very often happens under similar circum-
stances elsewhere. A fast of thirty hours
is a bad preparation for a long and most
fatiguing ceremony, and having to wear the crown
of three or four pounds weight during the lapse of
ten hours was another penalty to pay for the pri-
vilege of Royalty ; but we expect that both
FRANCIS JOSEPH and his fair Queen counted these
as trifles compared with the object in view, that of
gaining the goodwill and securing the loyalty of their
subjects. It is impossible to overrate the importance
which the Hungarians attach to the ceremonies of
a coronation, and, indeed, only those who are ac-
quainted with the historical incidents relating to
that country can form a suitable notion of the sub-
ject. For many reasons we regard it as a fortu-
nate circumstance that this Coronation should have
come off now, and notwithstanding the gloomy
events which have preceded it that it should have
been successfully carried out.
We suspect that at Berlin these chronicles will
not be regarded with a very favourable eye, and that
" the great enthusiasm" which prevailed will be a
source of considerable annoyance. At any
rate it is over. FRANCIS JOSEPH is now the
crowned King of Hungary, and in that place
the term means a great deal ; crowned accord-
ing to ancient practice and eAlblished customs,
with the splendour and magnificence that rather
appertains to the reminiscences of the mediaeval
period of history than they belong to our more
practical times and colder ceremonies. A great deal
will now depend upon th 6 mutual good feeling that
will exist between the Austrians and the Hun-
garians. In order to perfect the work now
begun both sides must give and take ; they
must put aside prejudices, and banish doubts
and jealousies, or they will never be able to cir-
cumvent their numerous opponents, and to triumph
over their own immediate difficulties. We hope
and believe that a new era will dawn upon Hun-
gary, and that Austria will prosper in the light and
glory of this more promising period. It will be for
the interests of the nations of Europe if the better
understanding that now fortunately exists between
FRANCIS JOSEPH and his Magyar subjects conduces
to render his position more secure and powerful.

It is often one of the least agreeable duties of a
Cabinet Minister to receive deputations. A whole
body of men come before him bent upon advocating
some particular cause or of obtaining some especial
concession, while to argument, and appeal, and invec-
tive he can usually only return the stereotyped
answer that the Government will give the question
" their best consideration." Whether the matter
at issue be the removal of a tax or the introduction
of a Reform Bill, a change in the whole character of
the national policy, or the settlement of some paro-
chial difficulty, it almost always is to come under
the consideration of the Cabinet, when the receiver
of the deputation will faithfully lay before his col-
leagues the arguments he has heard. When this
formula has been gone through forty or fifty times
the most philosophic Minister must get a little
tired of it. Even if the question be one in which
he is personally interested he must not forget his
official dignity by showing his interest too
strongly. More especially has the Chancellor of the
Exchequer to weigh his words, and to measure his
sentiments, when receiving those deputations which
wait upon him on the eve of his Budget, and which
have for their object the reduction, if not the re-
moval, of some obnoxious but profitable impost.
It must therefore have been a refreshing change for
the two principal members of the Cabinet to receive
the deputation which on Saturday waited upon them
from the London and Westminster Constitutional
Association. This association held its inaugural
meeting a few days since under the presidency of
Mr. W. H. SMITH, who was, it will be remen_bered,
one of the candidates for Westminster at the last
election. At this meeting resolutions were passed,
Ist, repudiating the assertion that the working
classes were exclusively Radical in their opinions ;
2d, expressing the confidence of the meeting in the
present Government ; 3d, thanking Mr. DISRAELI
for his courage and tact in bringing the
Reform question to a successful issue ; and,
4th, appointing a deputation to wait upon
the Prime Minister and the Chancellor of
the Exchequer. The deputation proper con-
sisted of men earning their living by daily manual
labour, but they were accompanied by several
noblemen and gentlemen, who were no doubt highly
gratified at witnessing so valuable a testimonial to
the improved fortunes of the Government. The
several speakers expressed themselves very fairly
and to the point, and one of them (Mr. Hula),
in
alluding to the statement that the reformed Par-
liament would displace the existing Ministry, de-
clared his conviction that it would rather strengthen
them in their position.

Some interest was excited by a Mr. HEARN, a
working man, who said he had been a supporter of

th( Chancellor of the Exchequer before he entered
the House of Commons, having supported him when
he unsuccessfully contested the borough of Taun-
ton some thirty years ago. The Earl of DERBY, in
expressing the gratification with which he had re-
ceived the resolutions, said that for his part he
had never doubted thiat the opinions of the working
classes had been misrepresented. " Gentlemen," said
Lord DERBY, " I hope by this time you have learned
that the greatest talkers. are not the greatest doers."
There was, he hoped, a .feeling arising in the public
mind that those who aspired to lead the country
should be judged by their ;practical working rather
than by their loud speaking., and it will be well for
the country should this pro ye to be the case. It is
always easier and pleasantel: to speak than to act
where the act involves change and risk and reform
and really some of our legislators have been so elo-
quent on popular grievance:;, and so profuse in their
professions of patriotism road integrity, that they
have persuaded themselves and their hearers that
they have accomplished a gr eat deal towards setting
the disjointed world to rights.
Lord DERBY, in referring to the antagonism be-
tween classes, on which the Radical speakers are
so proud of dwelling, declared that he did not
believe in the total want of sympathy between
the aristocracy and the working classes. In his
own county he said they were as closely connected
as any other classes of the community ; and for
his part he believed there was as much respect
for education, for property, and for social
position among the humblest working classes
as there was among that great middle class
which has of late years almost monopolised political
" are not," said Lord DERBY, " afraid
working classes as a body ;" and he referred
qualifications of the new Reform Bill as evi-
of their confidence in working men, and as
proof that they did not think a man's fitness for
the exercise of political privileges was to be mea-
sured by the amount of his 'lent. An appeal to
the country, said his lordship, after a vigorous pro-
test against the conduct of those who endeavour
to foster class animosities, will be necessary at no
distant period, owing to the great changes being
effected in the representative system, and when
that period arrived the Government would have
their claim to popular support rather on what they
had actually done than on promises for the future.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, whose speech
was necessarily brief, said it was highly important
the working men of this country should be
preparing themselves for the adequate discharge
of the public duties they were about to
be called upon to fulfil. The policy of Lord
DERBY was, he reminded them, only a restoration
of the ancient order of things, and for his part he
had no fear of the result, believing that much of the
alarm expressed at the impending change was more
affected than real. " I know," said the right hon.
gentleman, " that the people of England are a peo-
ple devoted to order, and not insensible to grati-
tude, that they are proud of the traditions of
their ancient and famous country, and from
men animated by such feelings nothing
but the best results can be obtained." It is on the
stability and patriotism •of the people that oar
legislators can safely rely. It is, in fact, those
qualities which have enabled them to bear with
patience and dignity the long withholding of their
political privileges.

Majesty turned deadly pale, and it was feared for a
moment that she would faint, but abundant tears
calmed the alarm and excitement, and her courage

did not fail her.

It is not true that the assassin came recently
'rem Brussels. He has lived in Paris for more

than two years. He worked at the establishment
of Messrs. Gouin from the Ist of February to the

11th of April, 1866, and after having worked at
other shops, he returned to Messrs. Gouin on tho
13th of August, 1866, where he earned five francs a
day. He remained there till the 30th of April last,
and has not been at work since that time.

During the investigation at the Prefecture he
protested against the idea of killing the Emperor
Napoleon. He said he felt nothing but deep grati-
tude to France for the hospitality he had received.
His intention was to murder the Czar, and he
avowed that he had meditated the crime for several

days. His intention was to commit the crime in
the evening, when the Emperor went to the Opera,
but although he watched on that occasion he could
not find a good opportunity. He is only 20. His
complexion is fair, and he is of middle height and
strong constitution. lie speaks French very cor-
rectly. Before he came to Paris he fought for
several months in Poland in the ranks of the volun-
teers organised in 1863.
At the time when the assassin fired the two
equerries of the Emperor Napoleon were riding by
the carriage door, AI. de Bourgoing at the left, and
M. Raimbeaux at the right. It was perhaps

owing to the sagacity of Raimbeaux that the crime
was not consummated. He saw a man advance and
take something from his waistcoat pocket, and was
convinced in a moment that it was not a petition.
He, therefore, made a movement, and his horse re-
ceived the ball in its nostrils. The animal died
during the night. In the struggle of the animal
blood was spurted from him on the Emperor Napo-
leon and the Grand Duke Wladitnir. The Emperor
seeing the blood on the uniform of his
ofso nßouvshsia
who 1, was sitting opposite to him, thought the
Grand Duke had been struck by the ball. It was
a moment of cruel anxiety. Happily it was instantly
discovered that he was not hurt. The Emperor
Napoleon turned towards the Emperor Alexander,
and, smiling, said, " Sire, we have been under fire
together." The Emperor of Russia replied, " Our
destinies are in the hands of Providence."
The clothes of the assassin were much torn when
he was arrested. He was respectably dressed, and
wore a paletot and black cap. The first words he
uttered to M. Pietri, the Prefect of Police, were,
" I thank your agents very much. But for them
I should have been massacred."
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The Czar sent to M. Raimbeaux the cross of the
order of Stanislaus, accompanied with his affec-
tionate compliments. The Emperor Napoleon sent
for M. Raimbeaux and conferred upon him the cross
of the Legion of Honour. He was invited to the
ball given at the Russian Embassy, and was warmly
congratulated by all present.
A Te Deunt, in gratitude for the escape, was
chaunted at the Russian church on Friday, in the
presence of the Emperor, the Empress, the King of
Prussia, the Emperor of Russia and his two sons,
the Princess Matilda, the Princess Murat, and other
illustrious personages.
A telegram from St. Petersburg states that a
Te Dcunz was also celebrated in all the churches of
Russia on Friday. They were so filled that it was
difficult to obtain admission. The emotion was
general.
The crime has created deep sensation throughout
France. Already congratulatory addresses have been
sent to the Emperor from various cities and com-
munes ; among others from Lyons, Rouen, Amiens,
Chartres, Auxerre, Chalons sur Marne, Troyes,
Le Mans, Roubaix, Charleville, and Mezieres.
These addresses express great horror at the odious
attempt.
Count Kromowski, on behalf of the Polish emi-
grants, has sent a letter to the .21Ioniteur expressive
of deep grief at the crime, and protesting against
it. A deputation of Polish emigrants living at
Mans has also had an interview with the Prefect of
La Sarthe, to express their regret and reprobation
of the crime.
Paris presented a fairy aspect on Friday eyening.
There was a splendid illumination, an congratu-
latory festivals were hold. 'limit; ~.1
rnonstrations in the departments. This horrible
attempt elicited a
spontaneous manifestation at the
Ambie,u Theatre on Friday evening. In the drama
of "La Bouquetiere des Innocents" Louis the 13th,
speaking of the
assassination of his father, says,
" The regicide is doubly infamous. Who strikes
the Sovereign assassinates the country." Bravos
and hurrahs resounded through the house, in recog-
nition of this sentiment so appropriate to the

occasion.
A confidential friend and attendant upon the
Emperor of Russia on the evening of the attempt
is said to have persuaded the Emperor to leave
Paris, as he might incur further danger. The re-
ply of his Majesty was that he would not in any
the arrangements he had made for
and that all of them should be
hisrve esrpysetcaty strictlyin
chancePaCrairsTied out.
A polemic baying arisen upon the point whe-
ther the assassin is a Russian or a Pole, reference
has been made to geographical authority, which
proves that Volhynia, of which he is a native, and
which now contains I,soo,oooinhabitants, belonged
to the ancient kingdom of Poland, although it is
now under the dominion of the Czar. When Po-
land was divided between Russia and Prussia in
1793, Volhynia was one of the provinces acquired
by Russia.
One of the papers states that the Emperor Alex-
ander has made a personal request to the Emperor
'Five la Pologne may be set at liberty.
Napoleon that the men who have been arrested for
owEki is in a very feverish and excited
cstrayptiene.rgeglt has been necessary to amputate one of
his thumbs.

A remarkable instance of longevity is recorded at
Werwicq, in the department of the North. M. C.
Vanalderwerelt, who was born there on the 14th of
April, 1740, died a few days ago. He was conse-
quently aged 127 years.
Constantinople, published
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The King of Sweden is expected in Paris in about
ten days.

It is reported that France and Russia have made
several propositions to England, Austria, and Italy,
having for object the settlement of the grave diffi-
cultiss connected with the affairs of the East.
The Emperor of Austria, on the occasion of his
coronation as Ring of Hungary, has granted an ex-
tensive amnesty to persons condemned for political
offences in the non-Hungarian
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of the

The weather is splendid. "The religious services
have been devoutly and numerously attended in all
the churches, and legions of people have left Paris
for the Exhibition and the many
country fetes.

TIIE RF.CENT ArI'ACK ON THE CZAR.--A Te Delon
was sung on Friday last, at 4 o'clock, in the chapel of the
Ease an Embassy, Welbeck-street, for the escape of the
Emperor of Russia. After the ceremony, the Russians ra
siding or now sojourning in London forwarded to his Im-
perial -Majesty a telegram containing their most heartfelt
congratulations and f. slings of loyalty. We understand
that her Majesty the Queen,
on being informed of the das-
tardly attempt, at once sent from Balmoral to the Emperor
Alexander a telegram warmly congratulatin,g him upon his
escape.

sioners mot again
TRADES OUTRAGES AT SHEFFIELD.--The Commis-
nesses. Most of the evidence related to cases of rattening.
Mr. Overend asked for the books of the Sawgrinders'
yesterday, and examined several wit-
Union, in order that he and his fellow commissioners might
know better what was meant by the frequent items of
"sundries," to which reference had been made. Another
adjournment took place.
What injury can children bear best, without com-
plaining ?-11aNing their Dngers jammed.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

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SOUTHAMPTON, June 10.

The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation
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of the Bombay mails, 97 passengers, £1,229 in
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GIBRALTAR, June 5.

ller Majesty's ship Terrible arrived here on the
31, and the Galatea on the 4th. The latter vessel
was en route for the Australian colonies via Rio

Janeiro.

The British barque Queen of the Exe took fire on
the Ist, which was extinguished before the ship or
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