The Sun.
London, England, 1858-01-02 00:00:00

THE SCN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVII_NENG, JANUARY 2, 1 58.

present year. The Legislature has ample work on '
hand. There is the currency question, the most
important of all that can be brought under the
consideration of Parliament. That must, if
Possible, be disposed of within the session, although
a dilatory policy will be practised by the ministers
at the dictation of " thehard calculators," who want
to postpone the introduction of any measures
until the public excitement is allayed, and the
terrible calamities endured by the people are no
longer thought of. We trust this insidious and
tortuous policy will be thoroughly exposed by
monetary reformers, and the eyes of the people
opened to the real magnitude of the points at
issue, so that further procrastination may be
averted and some enactments passed that may
relieve their doubts and uncertainties so very in-
jurious to the mercantile, trading, and manufac-
turing interests !
The Reform Bill, so long promised, must be
brought forward. Wa trust that it will not be
merely illusory, but of such a character as to
satisfy the reasonable wish of the nation. Unless
it gives protection to the voter by means of The
Ballot, we tell Lord PALMERSTON that it will
not be acceptable, that the refusal of this just and
equitable boon may imperil the position he now
occupies, and shatter the power he now holds.
The India Bill, too, will occasion many ani-
mated discussions before the complete overthrow
of the Double Government, and the establishment
of Queen Vic-rouLes rule on a firm basis. Having
' suppressed the rebellion, and punished the rebels,
it will be the imperative duty of Great Britain to
bestow a wholesome administration of
justice, and to remove every well-founded
complaint of the loyal and faithful
natives. We trust
~that, Parliament will not
shrink from the arduous task. It is essential to
grapple with the difficulty zealously and ener-
getically.

The Jew Bill, which last year nearly led to a
collision between the hereditary and representa-
tive branches of the Legislature, must be finally
got rid of, and full justice rendered to a useful
race, by the removal of the last vestige of reli-
gious intolerance.

necessary to create an artificial scarcity that they
might realise large pupas, and subjecting the
operatives of the manufacturing district 3 to the
tantalising process of starving in the midst of
plenty, was but one step in the course which was
taken with profound indifference. All these
matters must be taken into consideration, not only
by the Select Committee, but by every popular
representative—aye, by every man in the com-
munity. It is the ignorance and apathy that have
hitherto prevailed that has permitted the hard
calculators to have their own way. All we ask
is that the question should be fully discussed, and
from that discussion we are satisfied that the truth
will be advanced, and eventually prevail.

The Bank returns last night resumed their
ordinary form. The 2,000,0001. issued in excess
—on the authority of the Government letter—
were cancelled. The act itself had previously
been abrogated by the reduction of the minimum
rate of discount below the very moderate 10 per
cent. insisted on by Ministers as an indispensable
condition of the relaxation. But, notwithstand-
ing the cancelling of that large amount, the re-
serve of notes, the most important item of all in
the account, inasmuch as it constitutes the fund
for carrying on the business of the banking de-
partment—stand at the very respectable figure
of 6,064,9851. It is true that there is
an apparent decrease of 1,361,6851., but so
far from this being an unfavourable symptom,
the real fact is that there is an actual increase of
no less than 638,3151. to the notes unemployed.
The bullion in both departments is 11,454,9611.,
being an increase of 701,6801., while there is a
decrease in "other securities" of 788,3711. Nor
is this all, the increase in Government Securities
exceeds two millions sterling (2,048,7351.) !
Driven out of the discount market by the extra-
vagant rates which they demand, they are willing
to devote the money which should be used in
legitimate banking to stock-jobbing operations.
But for that the reserve of notes would doubt-
less have been much higher, and there could
have been no excuse for delaying the reduction
in the rate of discount so urgently demanded by
the commercial and manufacturing interests.
Indeed, under any oireumstances, there can be
no pretext for maintaining a charge of 8 per cent.
on approved securities, and the Bank directors
will not look at any of an inferior class. It is
obvious, therefore, particularly when they have
' added more than two millions to the Government
Securities within a week, that the price is main-
tained in order that they may be enabled to get
1 cheaper bargains of Consols, or to exact _higher
interest on the deficiency bills which Government
may be compelled to issue for the due liquidation
of the dividends, which become payable on the
sth instant. But in either case the system is
unbecoming a quasi national establishment, and
should be earnestly deprecated by all right-minded

Their Highnesses the Siamese Ambassadors yesterday
paid visits to Mr. Hancock, the celebrated silversmith,
of Bruton-street ;to Messrs. Benson, of Ludgate-hill ;
and to Mr. Wilkinson, the army accoutrement maker,
of Pall-mall.
His Excellency Ferukh Khan paid a visit yesterday
to the Earl of Shelburne, at Lansdowne House. His
excellency dined last evening with the member of his
suite, at Claridge's Hotel.
The Duchess of Inverness entertained a select circle
to dinner last evening, at her apartments in Kensington
Palace.
The Duke of Leeds has arrived at the Clarendon, from
Hornby Castle, near Catterick, Yorkshire.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Breadalbane are
expected in town in a few days, from Langton House,
Berwickshire.
The Earl and Countess of Derby and Lady Emma
Stanley are expected in town from Knowsl.ey Park, on
or about the 18th instant, in order to be present at the
nuptials of the Princess Royal and his Royal Highness
Prince Frederick William of Prussia.
The Countess of Liatowel is passing the season at
Convamore, Ireland, surrounded by a numerous circle
of Mends.
Viscountess Jocelyn and family are staying on a visit
to Viscount and Viscountess Palen( rston, at Broadlands,
near Romsey, where her ladyship will remain until the
12th inst., when the Viscountess goes in waiting on her
Majesty.
Tiscount Curzon has taken a house in Charles-street,
Berkelepaquare. The Viscountess has quite recovered
from her late indisposition.
Lord Ashburton has returned to the Grange, Hants,
from a tour of visits.
Lady Brougham arrived in town, a few days since,
from a tour of visits.
Lady Wenlock and her infant son are both pro-
gressing favourably.
The Count and Countess de Flahault and Miss
Elphinstone de Flahault will leave Bowood in a few
days, where they have been staying on a visit to the
Marquis of Lansdowne, for Torquay, Devon.
The Count d'Alton Shee has arrived at the Brunswick
Hotel, St. James's, from the Continent.
Intelligence has been received at the residence of the
Bavarian Legation, in Hill-street, announcing the death,
at Munich, on the 28th ult., of Madame la Baronne de
Cetto, née Baronne de Deuxponts, stepmother to his
Excellency the Bavarian Minister, Baron de Cetto.
Sir Robert Peel, Bart., M.P., and Lady Emily Peel,
have arrived at Florence, and purpose to make a vfsit to
Rome before their return to this country.
Intelligence has reached Constantinople that very
large masses of troops are being sent from Odessa to
Georgia, their numbers being stated at 20,000 men.
The screw transport Gironde was towed out of the
port of Toulon by the Vigilant, and sailed for China.
She has a detachment of artillery and several companies
of marines on board.
A Russian steam-corvette anchored in Toulon roads a
few days since, after having exchanged salutes with the
batteries of the Grosse-Tour and theaFrench Admiral's
flag-ship the Bretagne.
A letter from Marseilles, of 31st Dec , announces that
Mlle. Rachel, the celebrated tragedian, embraced the
Catholic faith and received the sacrament of baptism on
the 18th November last. It is added that she had been
long preparing for this change.
Despatches were sent yesterday from the Colonial-
office to the Governors of the North American Provinces
and the Governors of the West Indian Islands.
New YEAR'S DAT AT WINDSOR CASTLE.—The Royal
baron of beef, supplied by Messrs. Banister and Bed-
borough, was cut from a choice Scot, fed by Mr. A.
Roberts, of St. Leonard's, and weighed 3201 b. ; the
process of roasting occupied 13 hours. The noble joint
will be placed cold on the aide-table in the dining-
room, with the boar's head, woodcock pie, and Christ-
mas trees.
HER MAJESTY'S PRIVATE BAHL—The members of
her Majesty's private band gave a dinner at the White
Hart Hotel, Windsor, on Wednesday last to their
respected leader, Mr:Anderson, and in the course of
the evening presented that gentleman with a handsome
diamond pin as a mark of respect for his courtesy and
kindness to them during the long period he has presided
over them.
MORE CHANGES IN THE CABINET.—The retirement
of Lord Panmure is said to be imminent. Lord Pal-
merston seeks additional strength by inviting Mr. Sidney
Herbert, who is said to be neither coy nor reluctant to
occupy the post. The sharp debating which is expected
at the opening of the session in February, can no longer
he met with a nightly monologue from the Ministerial
benches by the venerable and witty Premier himself. In
this manner the aid of so accomplished and ready
a debater as Mr. S. Herbert will be of great value at this
moment of Parliamentary emergency. Morning
Chronicle.
THE PRINCESS ROYAL'S BRIDESMAIDS.—The following
are the names of the Princess Royal's bridesmaids :
Lady Cecilia Lennox, daughter of the Duke of Rich-
mond ; Lady Susan Pelham Clinton, daughter of the
Duke of Newcastle; Lady Susan Murray, daughter of
the Duke of Athol; Lady Catherine Hamilton, daughter
of the Marquis of Abercorn ; Lady Emma Stanley,
daughter of Lord Derby; Lady Cecilia Molyneux, sister
of Lord Sefton ; Lady Constance Villiers, daughter of
Lord Clarendon; Lady Sarah Spenc. r, daughter of Earl
Spencer. As regards the last-named young lady there
will probably be a change, in consequence of the death
of her father, Lord Spencer, lest Sunday.
DEATH OF DR. COLERIDGE.—It is with unfeigned
regret that we announce the death of the Rev. Dr.
Coleridge, rector of Thorverton, near Exeter, preben-
dary of Exeter Cathedral, and one of the proctors re-
presenting the clergy of the diocese of Exeter in con-
vocation, which event took place, after a short illness,
en the day following Christmas-day. The decaied
was the eldest son of James Coleridge, Esq., of
Heath's Court, Ottery St. Mary, Devon, brother of
the Hon. Mr. Justice Coleridge, and nephew of
Samuel Taylor Coleridge, the celebrated poet. Dr.
Coleridge was distinguished as as scholar and warm
supporter of Church principles both in the pulpit and
through the medium of the press.
ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S WORKING MEN'S LITERARY
INSTITUTE, GRAY'S-INN-ROAD.—On New Year's-eve the
members and friends f this excellent institution were
gratified by hearing Miss Limy Stuart deliver her musi-
.l entertainment entitled "A peep at Scotland through
their songs.," The cordial reception which it has invari-
ably met with in the provinces was fully equalled on this
occasion, and its introduction at the St. Bartholomew's
In-titute was entirely successful.
A MAN BEHEADED.—The town of Aberayron, Car-
diganshire, has been thrown into a state of gloom
caused by the awful death of Richard Morgan; farm
bailiff at Penygarreg. On Tuesday morning the
thrashing machine on Penygarreg farm had only just
been set to work, when Morgans went out as usual
to oil the iron rods connecting the water-wheel with
the boiler, a distance of 50 yards, and while in the
act of oiling one of the plates suspending the rods it
is supposed the rapid revolutionary action took hold of
the end of his shooting jacket, which gradually drew
in his head under the bars, thereby dislodging the
massive stone pillars and severing his head completely
from his body. It put a full stop to the work, and
it was not until the people left the barn to know the
cause that his poor headless body was discovered,—
Shreessi ury Journal.

persons.
It may be said that the two millions is the
temporary advance to Government required for
the dividends ; hut this cannot be the case. Sir
G. C. LE-wls would be singularly unmindful of
his public duty if, more than a week before these
dividends become payable, and ten days
before the fundholders, who received their
amounts in person, could even apply for
payment, the Exchequer had borrowed at a
heavy interest, so large a sum, in order that it
might lie idle and unproductive in the Bank till.
Mr. GLADSTONE earnestly protested, and not in-
effectually, against the principle of giving the
Bank unnecessary subsidies at the cost of the tax-
paying community. We are by no means ad-
mirers of that Right Honourable Gentleman, but
there is no doubt that, in that respect, he adopted
a manly and straightforward course, and the
organ of " the hard calculators," even the Levia-
than itself bullied the directors, for the time
being, for not immediately, according to
the Ministerial demands, reminding them
that they had but a brief tenure of their
monopoly, and that they had no right to
demand a renewal of their Charter. Sir G. C.

LEWIS would now have far greater power, inns- ea ACTIONS,
taking
eFffoacteninder the ne . CON.—From the Order in Co.un
much as the charter has virtually expired, and an 11th inst., no action isto be "maintainable Divorce Act
on the
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inquiry is actually pending before the House of lanAd" fortinFriminial conversation.
Commons as to the propriety and expediency of pany was hegldete
dthesairasrpdorttanthd accountst 2 per
7were adopted, and adi hem-
its renewal. He could, therefore, dictate to "thedividend
15ent.lefsoari the half-yeart
Old Lady," and certainly would not be required ending the 30th e rate
Tco ofvenler
demandax.
think phearaf•nchtlyfinatbural
to pay interest for ten days before the time it was
activityMllmt.—labia wihe miningf share masket has shown more
eetkh,e
week the
required. Sir G. C. LEWIS would struggle hard causes During
2foor Tre.lawnyg, thwee
nwpagdtiovidananidmparfov2er
per
rt
eihnartehLl
J42o,nuanad the pros-
which bave advanced from 23i tyo 25i,
een
before he could be induced to surrender an onerous
and oppressive tax, producing some thousands, pinto
and Wentworth have advanced to 6, 61 ; Clijah
?fa r
but he has not the slightest objection to
shares have been fiat, at 44 to 444 ; West Granville,T Ann
squander an equal amount, selon lea regles, to ss. ; Grenville, 1R to 11 ; East Basset, 90 to 92.--
provided it were expended in strict accordance
with the principles of red-tapism, and savoured coroner,
hllord
atilliTa.t. -7
the Westminster Hospital
strongly of a job. on the body of James Walker, aged four years, the son'
It must now be clear that the Directors, if they owfowowrpkainfiilyeedoptlehrloilvl ichg in
in Prirnacnesa-svterreeht, Ldam be th ,
pleased 2 might follow the course so properly longing to
Mr. beg
Wogodward, brewer, yPaarkr-aslrebeet;
adopted by the Bank of France, and demand itK enannipnegatroand.
that From the evidence of several
. witnesses
on Monday morning last, about
only 5 per cent. on approved securities. It is 11 o'cleck, deceased was standing in the road a few
more than they will get on Government Securi-
feet from the kerb when one of Mr. Woodman's drays,
ties, for there is a vet
the carman of which, it being only drawn by one horse,
y wide
distinction between was sitting on the shafts with the reins in his bands,
interest and discount—the former being
driving at a very slow pace, came along. It is strpro ied
less than
3i, while the latter, under the most
favourable down, passed over his right leg and arm before the
circumstances, is 8 per cent., and considerably driv-r, who was called to, cf,uld stop. Deceased was
more to the great majority immediately picked u insensible and conveyed to the
of those re i
ing pecuniary accommodation ! This
Sig:
lr- abovedi n s t it thu t i
cause
whereo c) fd e
death,
noenvaer rallmiend,rteamndedxiaemditnhae
fact proves, beyond the possibility of doubt t'nextuntaaLg place, being found to be fracture of the skull
that it is not capital, but currency, that
Ixtending to the base. Charles Oebtorne,lthe driver,? said
is wanting. We have bona fide wealth, but carhefaudl,b''asnad k2sneYweanrs iothningsopf the occurpreanyce tilslaaftwearyist
is measure and representative is wanting. We hal3happened. Verdict—" Accidental death."
have literally had " a money famine," and in
EttsTri.shTaof
theGthLeaswuiollwo.;--A t thelate re ;adminegs on
Buchanan,Monday
all through the absurd provisions of an Act, ob-
,Eh'lan''.6°'ne years ago of the firm of Dennistoun, Bu-
rained under false and fraudulent representations. distal-
s.a.nt i1..c5u0.,,,, s,efvleoraolo7l•7ainbteeerenbite'nitubbyeitihuseds?cewaseercei
There has been au abundant harvest, which ought '11,,I,112: Nairelchalite House, an equal 4:+tq it, th.!. T'adsO
to supply plentifully every working man and his
1
family. But,thanksto thesharppractiee of thehard per annum for ttleelpnrtiorm'O:lt'Y ro'f'r't .2;givedls;
snehhieofoltriuinteGlsasgew n
d 'nil
;n d3a.BotOrOiati
as an experimentnra
for ten veers. The
understand, are gentlemen selected
calculators, this could not be accomplished ! It was from the magistwraecy and council.—Glsgow Daily Mail.