The Sun.
London, England, 1867-06-11 00:00:00

THE SUN, 140/41DON, TUESOAY EVENING, JUNE 11, 1867.

PRESIDENT by the citizens for protection of life and
property, so that between these various methods of
governing the country, the first object usually pro-
posed by legislators, is far from being gained.

In Louisiana it is said that General SHERIDAN
has been deciding all doubtful points in the:registra-
tion against the whites, so that nearly all of them
have been disfranchised, and nine-tenths of the
voters registered have been negroes! In fact,
Senator WILSON, who has just returned from a
political tour in the South, plainly delares that the
chief reliance of the Radical party in the South
must be the negroes. Mr. SUMNER and Mr.
ASHLEY are urging a July Session of Con-
gress, in order to pass a general negro suffrage,
and act on the impeachment of Mr. JOIINSON.
These patriotic ideas are not, however, likely to be
fulfilled, since THADDEUS STEVENS—a greater man
than either—has set his face against a July session.
If it was to be for no other good end than to carry
these two forlorn hopes, it would certainly be a
waste of time and trouble. Negro suffrage is any-
thing but popular in the North, and possibly the
extreme Radicals themselves might be less vociferous
in urging it if they thought there was the least chance
of carrying it into practice. As for the impeach-
ment of the PRESIDENT, the judiciary committee
have themselves abandoned the attempt to get up
evidence. How then can Congress proceed further
in the matter ?

In the clock department some marvellous speci-
mens of the art from the famed establisment of M.
Detouche, in the Rue St. Martin, excite wonder
and admiration. There are some instruments for
ascertaining the speed of locomotives and timing
the progress of other vehicles, which are of first
utility from their precision and accuracy. There
is also the most curious timepiece ever seen. It is
not a foot high, and the works are not to be seen
behind the dial, which merely looks like a piece of
glass, but are concealed at the base, but yet motion
is given to the hands. Perfection and novelty in
the art of clock and watchmaking cannot go fur-
ther than it has done under M. Detouche's genius
and skill.
In the Russian department there are some singu-
lar and spherical watches. They are not larger
than a marble, and may be worn as a drop to a
lady's ear-ring, or as a bracelet.
M. Bismarck sometimes wears the uniform of
General of Cuirassiers of the Landwehr, and looks
rather a dashing fellow. The uniform is white,
with large boots and a steel helmet, surmounted
with a point. Seeing the Minister in this white
array, the Parisians say that he really is not so
black as he has been painted.
The 15th inst. is announced for the opening of
the section of the railway from Toulouse to
Bayonne, which traverses a very beautiful and pic-
turesque district. This new line will be very con-
venient for invalids who wish to take the waters in
the south of France, as there will be stations at
Bagneres de Luchon, Bagneres de Bigorre, Cau-
terets, Eaux Bownes, Tarbes, Pau, and Biarritz.
It will also greatly facilitate the communications
between France and Spain. A grand fete is in
preparation for the occasion.
A significant incident is involved in connection
with the attempted murder of the Emperor Alex-
ander. A few minutes before it took place a group
of young working men in
blouses called out " Vive
la Pologne." They were aware of the attempt in
a few minutes as they were in the immediate vicinity
of the carriages, and on learning it they cried out
with great enthusiasm,
" Vive l'Empereur." The
hat of the Emperor of Russia was grazed by a frag-
ment of the pistol when it burst. It is now ascer-
tained that the lady who was said to be severely
wounded merely received a slight scratch from a
portion of the pistol. The Emperor of Russia con-
tinues to show himself in public without any addi-
tional precautions, just as if nothing of the kind
had happened. Accompanied by his two sons, he
has made a minute inspection of the Londre, where
he was received by the Senator Superintendent of
the Fine Arts. His Majesty visited both the upper
and lower galleries, and remained in the Londre for
a considerable time. The Emperor Alexander has
also passed an evening at the Theatre Francais.
His Majesty has presented to the Emperor Na-
poleon two of the most beautiful of the three horses
now at the Exhibition. One is Fakel, aged five
years, and the other Jasau, an Alezan stallion, of
the same age. Both these horses were bred and
trained in the Imperial haras of Khrenanoya, in the
Government of Varonejic, which was founded by
Prince 0. Tehesneusky, at the end of the 181 cen-
tury. It was in this haras that the celebrated race
of Russian trotters was bred, and also Bedouin, who
has so often astonished amateurs at races in the
Bois de Boulogne by his swiftness.

Mr. awls is passing through Canada, where he
has received a cordial welcome. Mr. HoRACE
GREELEY, whose, manly and straightforward con-
duct in becoming bail for the ex-President
has been generally approved in this country,
has been a good deal censured by the vio-
lent Radicals. The New York Tribune has
been actively engaged in defending him, first on
the ground of humanity, and subsequently on the
ground that awls and his followers were not
guilty of treason. Mr. GREELEY'S reputation can
very well take care of itself, and he has certainly
raised rather than lowered it among those coun-
trymen of his whose approbation is best worth
having, but the tone adopted by his defenders
in the press is significant. It is understood that the
Attorney-General declares that Mr. DAVIS cannot
be tried for treason. Chief Justice CHASE and
other members of the Supreme Court have in many
instances decided that the Confederates were bel-
ligerents. Therefore the Attorney-General says
that Mr. DAVIS must be treated as a belligerent ;
he must be released, and may even bring a suit
for illegal punishment. Whatever truth there is
in this report, it shows in what way public opi-
nion is tending, and if, as there is no doubt, that
the authorities of the Supreme Court have re-
cognised the Confederates as belligerents,
it is a question for the lawyers whether
this point may not be raised in Mr. DAvis's
favour. Most probably though we shall hear no
more of his trial. The Radicals must themselves
be aware that they would damage their cause by
any attempt to open the case, while public opinion
would be strongly against it. The Fenians are
said to be preparing for another raid into Canada,
not having yet exhausted the credulity or the
finances of their dupes.

AGRICULTURAL PROSPECTS.

strange refreshments. It is indeed a panorama of LATEST INTELLIGENCE
the " living manners as they arise." Electric light
and illuminations lend additional splendour to the (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)
fairy scene. It may be truly said that nothing of
the kind has ever been before witnessed.
As to the exhibition itself the frequent visitor
may see that some new object of beauty or interest
is added almost daily. Thus, in the French fur-
niture department there has been recently placed
one of the most magnificent drawing-room orna-
ments ever seen. It is from the manufactory of M.
Grohe, the furniture manufacturer to the Empress,
who is unrivalled in this branch of industry. The
article 'is of mahogany, of refined and splendid
polish, and glittering with figures and ornaments
of gold. It is of Louis XVI. style, but as one of
the French papers justly remarks it is of that
style greatly improved by modern art and taste.
The medals obtained by M. Grohe, at the London
Exhibiton, made his productions known in Eng-
land, but he has surpassed himself at this Exhi-
bition

ITALY.

FLORENCE, June 11.

The Commission appointed to consider the
Ecclesiastical Property Bill have met twice to draw
up a counter scheme in accordance with the direc-
tions they have received from the Chamber. Signor
Ferraris has been elected President of the Commis-

sion.

SPAIN.

MADRID, June 11.

Trustworthy reports are current that the Queea
will go to Rome to bo present at the Centenary,
and that either before or after she will visit the
Paris Exposition with the Infanta Is:Abelle. The
King of Spain and the Prince of Asturias will also
go to Paris.

INDIA, CHINA, AND AUSTRALIAN MAILS.

MALTA, 10th June.

The Syria leaves at eight, and the Delta at nine
o'clock this evening. The former may be expected
at Marseilles on the 13th, and the latter at South.
ampton about the 19th instant.

The
week
clouds opened
day, splendid
white
the sure signs
flying withabout,
generally
growing
of rain at no great distance, and in Huntingdon-
shireclou it fell heavily in the afternoon. On Monday
morning early a heavy thunderstorm was experi-
enced, and the weather remained of a doubtful cha-
racter until towards neon, when it became decidedly
wet, and in the afternoon much rain fell. A bunch
of fine wheat ears was shown in Mark-lane from
Sussex, very healthy, and of a good length—the sort
was Talavera. On the corresponding day of the
week last year (June 4th) some were exhibited from
Somersetshire, grown from Australian seed, and
these were good, but not so large as those of this
season. There is little difference in the forwardness
of either season up to this point. The weather from
this time forward up to harvest will determine
whether wheat will be brought to market earlier or
later. Last year the first sales were made in Mark-
lane on Wednesday, the Bth of August, when Tala-
vera was sold from Essex, and " rough chaff" from
Huntingdonshire. Tuesday was a fine day on the
whole, only having had some slight showers. Wind
from north-west to , south-west ; thermometer, G 2
deg. at mid-day ; barometer, 30 inches. Our advices
on that day were as under :—Froiu the West Riding
of Yorkshire: "Since Friday we had forcing weather
with showers on Sunday and a thoroughly wet day
yesterday, but not heavy rain as you seem to have
had. To-day is fine and sunny, and crops look
very fresh and cheering, and, no doubt, will pro-
gress fast." From the East Riding : " Weather has
been hot and forcing, and vegetation has made
rapid progress. Some rain has fallen, and, so far,
it has proved beneficial both to spring corn and pas-
tures, but we can scarcely say the same as regards
wheat, which hardly requires so much moisture at
this season ; but, on the whole, prospects for the
future are favourable, on the high lands espe-
cially." From Suffolk, borders of Norfolk : " Our
growing crops exhibit improvement during the last
few days. The hay crop promises to be an abun-
dant one." Wednesday was a showery cold day,
and somewhat unfavourable for the wheat plant.
On that day from the westcoast of Scotland : "The
weather is warm, but rather too much rain daily."
From Norfolk, near the coast " The weather has
been fine the past ten daps, which was much wanted
for the growing crops." Thursday was a fine breezy
day with no rain. Oar advices on that day were
from Suffolk, near the coast : 6' The weather since
Sunday last has been coll and showery, but to-day
s dry and warmer." From the- interior of the same
county : " Since our last the weather has been very
variable, but for the past three days wet and cold,
notwithstanding which the appearance of the grow-
ing cropshas much improved." From Warwickshire:
" We have now splendid growing weather, which
has already wonderfully improved the appearance of
the growing crops and pastures, that were looking
so sickly from the effects of the late trying tempe-
rature. The very heavy and continuous rain of
Sunday night and Monday has, however, caused a
flood in many parts, and the damage by grit and
sand to thousanda of acres of the growing hay crops
will be a most serious less to the farmers." On Fri-
day sun and shower were alternately experienced—
the latter were heavy and most prevailing in the
afternoon. Our advices on that day were from the
West Riding of Yorkshire, static g : " The weather
has been cooler since Tuesday, and we have rain
again to day." From Lincolnshire our advices ran
thus : " The weather (farmers' greatest difficulty)
is again unkind from the excessive quantity of ram
which falls continously. Clay lauds are showing
symptoms of doing badly, and, in fact, there is too
much moisture for the growing crops on any land.
Wheat is as forward as last year, and will be in the
ear in a few days, and on high lands looks remark-
ably well and vigorous."—Mark-Lane Express.

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TH E PROROGATION OF PARLIAIIENT.—It is gene-
rally understood in Parliamentary circles that Parliament
will not be prorogued till the end of the second or the
beginning of the third week in August, and that a general
eIeGLQL way be expected early LA the Qn§laiDg spring.