The Sun.
London, England, 1867-10-23 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 23, 1867.

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doubt occasioned great rejoicings in France, as it
was r cost -welcome tidings to those in England, who
have long watched the affairs of Italy with interest.

omet.tic troubles are now adays rising into con-
spicirous prominence. Housekeepers' bills were
suppof led of old to be purely private matters, about
which only old-fashioned chatelaines compared notes
for lack of any thing better to talk of. At the present
moment, however, they are talked over by grey-
headed me la openly and unreservedly, and we see
long controversies and suggestions side by side in
the colun;tns of the public press with exciting
political news or foreign correspondence of
the devest interest. The fact is that the price
of food has become a serious matter,
as every householder in. London will acknowledge,
and with bread at 10d. the quartern loaf, and beef
and mutton at fabulous prices, very few can afford
to despise or disregard the effects upon their yearly
income. The larger and more costly a man's
household the more heavily is he taxed in propor-
tion, while the poor, having almost given up think-
ing of butchers' meat, are now watching in alarm
the gradual rise of the household loaf. It is not a
pleasant state of things, and although it suits very
well with our English habits to grumble and put
up with such evils, it is very desirable that we
should now shake off a little of our lethargy,
and see whether something cannot be done
in the public interest. The butchers' and bakers'
prices exercise a sensible influence over a very wide
range. Our country cloth markets are dull and
depressed, because, says the report, the high prices
paid by our home consumers for provisions absorb
too much of their incomes to allow any briskness
in the clothing trade. We profess to have free
trade in everything, yet we suffer from mono-
poly. A ready cure is suggested in the use of
Australian beef and mutton, and since the
squatters are absolutely at a loss how to dispose of
their sheep, it is a pity but what some comprehensive
arrangement could be made for its importation. No
doubt it could be done much better than it has
hitherto been done if there were a prospect of a
large sale. We have had Australian herrings long
enough, and dried meats and preserved fruits from
all parts of the globe. It would surely be possible
to bring our butchers to a more moderate scale by
such an experiment, and if they believed it was
going to be adopted in earnest we should no longer
read of such discrepancies in prices as the finest
joints of mutton selling in one part of England at
7d. per lb., while in London itself they are 10d.
and is.

In spite of the unfriendliness of the weather,
which, as usual in English festivities, played the
part of Marplot, the ceremony of last Monday at
Coventry was an interesting and a successful one.
The Industrial Exhibition, which was opened in all
due form by Earl GRANVILLE in June last, was
brought to a close on Monday last, in the presence
of Lord LEIGH, the president of the committee, and
the Earl of CLARENDON, who delivered the closing
address. It is gratifying to find from the report
of the managers that the success of the exhibition
has not been questionable. It has been visited since
its opening by 98,569 persons, exclusive of schools,
which are estimated at 6,000 more. The number
of exhibitors were 311, of whom 137 were residents
in Coventry, 66 in Birmingham, 13 from Leaming-
ton, and 91 from other towns. The industry of the
Black Country has therefore been very fairly repre-
sented, and among the exhibitors have been several
of the nobility and gentry of the district, who were
anxious to give every encouragement to an under-
taking that afforded so valuable a stimulus to the
various industries for which Warwickshire is
famous.

Lord CLARENDON'S valedictory address was
sensible and appropriate. He referred to
the circumstance of the New Market Hall
having been selected for the place of exhi-
bition, and said he thought it a happy thought
that it should be made the instrument of supplying
the mental wants of the inhabitants before it was
put to its ultimate purpose of supplying their physi-
cal wants. The results of the Exhibition could not
be thought of otherwise than good. In a lesser
degree they would be the same as ho had witnessed
at Paris, where he had seen numbers of his fellow-
countrymen observing, inquiring, and studying.
There must have been hundreds of workmen who had
returned from that wonderful display with an entire
stock of new ideas of the working of the trade to which
they individually belonged, and at the same time
that they saw their own efficiency they perceived
that the Britiih artisan must fight for his position.
" Englishmen," said the noble lord, " must not
deceive themselves. Flattery, which was always
injurious, was at the present time most deceitful.
At a period when competition is so active and uni-
versal, if we intend to keep our position among our
competitors—and what is more, to win—we must
improve." It is this fact which, amidst the disputes
between labour and capital, the trade jealousies and
monopolies, our artisans and workmen of every
class have been losing sight of. Exhibitions do
great good not only in the way of encouragement,
but of repression. They not only give a hopeful
stimulus to the patient and industrious worker by
showing what great results have been attained in
his handicraft, but they check the self-sufficiency
and presumption of those who are apt to think their
position is so secure that they need fear no rivalry.
The more our working men can extend their area
of observation, the more they can be brought to
understand and to acknowledge the rapid strides
which Continental countries have made of late
years in all industrial arts, and the less they will be
disposed to be believe that by the mere cessation of
their own labour they can bring the world to their
terms. Lord CLARENDON, in touching briefly upon
the present relations of trade, said that he admitted
the benefits of association, and he did not deny the
legitimate rights of combination, but that he firmly
believed that if the working man were a freer man,
and his employer too, division of profits between
capital and labour would be more equitable, and
the funds really available for the remuneration of
labour would be more abundant than under the
system which had hitherto prevailed. The
noble earl dwelt strongly upon the import-
ance of education for the working classes,
pointing out how a man without friends or money,
or any other advantages, could rise in the world by
the potent aid of education, whereas, no man, what-
ever his wealth or position, could afford in these
days to be illiterate. The address was listened to
throughout with interest and attention, and a vote
of thanks concluded the proceedings. We hope the
successful career of the Coventry Indust, ial Exhi-
bition will afford encouragement to the promoters
of those useful undertakings which we should like
to see more frequently in our midland counties, as
tending to dissipate prejudices and encourage emu-
lation.

The Gazette de France says :—" The young Duke
de Chevreuse, grandson of the Duke de Luynes, one of
the richest landowners in France, heir to the fortune of his
father, and on the point of marriage with Mdlle. Yolanda
de Larochefoucauld, daughter of the Duke de Bisaccia, has
just quitted his chateau, family, and betrothed, to go to
home. An officer in the Pontifical Zouaves, he had re-
signed in the mouth of July, and it is as a simple soldier
that he returns to take his post of honour in the midst of
his former comrades."

CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS.

(FRO3I OUR OYN CORRESPONDENT.)
PARIS, Tuesday Evening.

It is difficult to obtsin exact information relative
to the position of affairs in Italy, but I believe I am
correct in saying that the Roman question has en-
tered a new phase, azd that the communications
between the French and Italian Governments to
which I alluded yesterday have had a satisfactory
result, and that as M Rattazzi would not yield,
Victor Emmanuel has Seen wise enough to charge
General Cialdini witl the formation of a new
Ministry, whose policy will render French interven-
tion unnecessary. Th 3 expedition, therefore, has
not sailed fron' Toulon There is no despatch of
interest from Florence to-day, and none whatever
from Rome. I gather from the various private ac-
counts, the authenticity of which, however, is not
guaranteed, that Menotti Garibaldi had effected a
junction with the Ronan Legion commanded by
Ghirelli. Attempts have been made to organise a
band of insurgents at Terni, a town of 12,000 in-
habitants. The Government has organised an iron-
clad squadron, composed of eight frigates, which is
to cruize in the waters of Civita Vecchia, under the
orders of Admiral Ribctti. The general command
of the troops on the frostier has been intrusted to
General Ricotti. The passage of troops from
Florence to the frontiers continues. The Iw-in
Gazette asserts that the Pope has addressed an auto-
graph letter to Queen Isabella of Spain, requesting
assistance both in men aad money. It was asserted
that the Representative of Spain at Florence had
requested his passport. On the other hand, the El
Esponal, a Madrid paper, says• that Spain has de-
termined to preserve strict neutrality, no matter
what aspect a struggle in Italy may assume.
Orders had been sent from Paris to Cherbourg
for the immediate departure from that port for
Toulon of the steamer Limier, 'Commander Bruat.
The steam aviso Le Volta had received similar
orders. The ironclad frigates Valeureuse and
Magnanime were also being prepared for sea, as
well as the ironclad frigates Surveillante and Savoie,
under the flag of Admiral de Dampierrie d'Hornoy.
The first autumn matches of the Paris Rowing
Club from the Pont de St. Cloud went off very well.
The Park Prize was won by M. Brunet's skiff
Touve h Tout.

The society's prize for gigs vith two rower; of
the second class, was won by M. do Vichy's Cen-
drillon. There were seven competitors.
The prix de St. Cloud was wen by M. Sachet's
Emerande—M. Bandon's Ruy Bias second. This
prize was contested for by four rovers of the second
class.

The Prix de l'Empereur, upon which there were
some heavy bets, among them one 4,000 f., between
the sailors of the Mediterranean and the Rowing
Club, afforded an exciting strude, and was won
by Marseillanaise beating the noted Paris boat
Perseverance. The triumph of the natives of Mar-
seilles was hailed with great enthusiasm. They had
come 215 leagues to have this contest with the first
amateur rowers of the Continent. The committee
of the club, immediately on the conclusion of the
match, offered a prize of 10,000 f., .to be contested
between French and English waternam. The last
autumn match between skiffs of the first class for
the championship of the Seine] will take place on
Sunday next.
Although there have been some complaints of
dullness of trade in several branches in France this
does not apply to all, for it appears from municipal
statistics that in the first nine months of 1867 there
were manufactured at Besancon 82,202 gold watches
and upwards of 11,000 silver watches more than
during the same period of last year. This increase
is unparalleled.
During the 13th, 14th, and 15th of this month
there entered the port of Marseilles 58 ships laden
with wheat, and six laden with barley and oats from
Constantinople, lbraila, Odessa, Kustendje, and
divers Italian ports. Large importations of corn
into France have taken place during the last two
months. The great influx of strangers must have
had something to do wit" this increased import.
Bread has still a tendenc: to rise, and the matter
occupies the serious attention of the Government.
Some riots arising out 4f the dearness of bread
have taken place at Napolconville in Brittany, but
they were not of a scriow character, and were soon
suppressed by the authorities. This fact proves the
growing importance of the subject.
The weather has been again bright and beautiful
to-day, and very warm ; but near- the Seine, in the
environs of Paris, this morning, there was a very
dense fog. The fields were covered with frost.

At the last autumn meeting at Le Vesiuet the
steeplechase was won by Loup de Ater, ridden by
its owner Count d'Evry, beating Ben by five or
six lengths. Gaudriole relied into the river with
its rider.

In the race of gentlemen riders nine horses ran,
and Tipstaff, ridden by Count de Perregaux, ar-
rived first, followed by Louise, ridden by M.
Flersheim. The Prix lieclamer was won by M.
Loyer's Beaurejour.
The Steeplechase (hanlicap) for the Prix de
Seine at Oise was awarded to Sharpshooter, al-
though some difficulty may arise upon the subject,
for the horses mistook the route at a hedge, and
ran in all directions.

There is great misery in
.Spain at the present
time. It appears from official documents that in
the province of Cuenza alone there are now 74,000
workmen out of employ, and without any resources
whatever. This province is one of the richest in
Spain. No wonder that insurrections often occur
in a country where such a state of things exists
as this.

The Emperor, Empress, and the young prince
returned to the Tuileries to-day to be in readiness
to receive the Emperor of Austria. Some splendid
fetes will take place in honour of the Emperor of
Austria. His Majesty is very fond of sporting,
and he will shortly visit the forest of Compiegne.
M. Rothschild is to give a sporting fête, in honour
of his visit at Ferriere.

A duel with swords has taken place at Beuzeval
between Prince Achille Murat, sub-lieutenant of
hussars, and the young Marquis of Rougd. The
marquis received a wound in the arm, and the
seconds declared that honour was satisfied.

M. Nigra, the representative of Italy in Paris,
after a long conference with the Marquis de La-
valette, the Minister of the Interior, and M.
Rigault de G-enouilly, Minister of Marine, has left
Paris for Florence.

The Marquis Guy de la Tour du Pin, a sort of
Count d'Orsay, of Paris Society, has just died at
his chateau of Couvray, near Meaux. Ho was a
member of the Jockey Club.

On Saturday, which in general is not a sight-
seeing day in Paris, the number of persons who
paid for admission to the Exhibition was 23,615.
The dinner offered by the Imperial Commission
to the Foreign Commissioners will take place on
Saturday at the Grand Hotel du Louvre. It is said
that Lord Granville will preside. All the French
Ministers have been invital.

I yesterday mentioned that the chief editor and
the writer of a dangerous trticle in the Epoque had
been each fined I,ooof. This wholesome prosecu-
tion has given great sati3faction to all the friends
of good order and real freedom of the press. A few
months since an entire change took place in the
management of the Epoque, and since then it has
distinguished itself for its scurrility and fabrica-
tions to which the Government has properly given
a check. Under its previous administration it ac-
quired a character for takit and moderation. The
writer of its bulletin, or political resume, was M.
Ernest Menault, a gentleman of great attainments,
political and scientific, previously connected with
the Moniteur, whose articles always excited interest
and attention. The Epoque, however, soon lost its
prestige when the articles A that gentleman ceased
to appear, and its political and general features
became tinged with violence, untruth, and unjust
bitterness against the Government. The popu-
larity of the Government, however, so increases,
even under the most difficult circumstances, that the
Opposition have much up-hill work.

REMOVAL of ASIIES AND 1) usT.—After the Ist
January, according to the New Traffic Act, the removal of
ashes, &c., will be prohibited between 10 o'clock in the
morning and 7 in the evening.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTEIt'S TELEGRAMS.)

TIIE ROMAN QUESTION.

PARIS, Oct. 22 (Evening).

The Etendard of this evening states that Gari-
baldi landed at Leghorn and then disappeared, and
that in all probability he is now in Pontifical ter-
ritory. •
The France says :—" Great excitement prevails
in Italy, and fears are entertained that the party of
action will attempt another movement. The Italian
Government, however, is fully resolved to repress
every revolutionary enterprise."
The Liberte asserts that, in the event of dis-
orders arising, General Cialdini would effect a
coup d'etat.
The Patric states that the Foreign Ministers in
Rome have congratulated the Pope's Government
upon the firm attitude of the Pontifical troops.
The same journal says :—" It appears certain
that Garibaldi is now on the mainland. There is
even a rumour that he has penetrated into the
Roman States."

The Patric also denies that there was ever any
question in this capital of submitting the Roman
question to a European congress.

FLORENCE, Oct. 22, 3 p.m.
Telegraphic communication with Rome has been
interrupted since yesterday.
The rumour that Signor Rattazzi might probably
retain the Presidency of the Ministry with General
Cialdini as Minister for Foreign Affairs is denied.
It is confirmed that the Garibaldian bands have
retired to the frontier and abandoned all offensive
movements.

The official Gazette of today says :—" The
Ministry tendered its resignation on Saturday, and
the King then charged General Cialdini to form
a new Cabinet. The General, after vainly seek-
ing a solution which might permit the present
Ministers to preserve their portfolios, will promptly
proceed to constitute a new Administration. The
serious difficulties of tho moment will be speedily
dispelled if mutual confidence does not de-
crease. The threat of French interven-
tion has disappeared. The_ Italian Govern-
ment will remain faithful to the traditions of
Italian policy, and no real and important
interest of the country will suffer injury.
Let the nation become collected, calm, and pru-
dent ; let it have confidence in the institutions by
which we aro ruled, in the spirit which animates
the Government, in the well-known loyalty of the
King, who has bound up his fortunes with the for-
tunes of Italy. The fact of having safely sur-
mounted
so many past dangers secures and guaran-
tees the Italian people against the fear that any of
the elements of her resurrection may now suffer any

injury."

Another great demonstration has taken place in
front of the Ministry of the Interior, and shouts
were raised of " E'viva Garibaldi !" and " Rom
the capital of Italy !" The troops who appeared
were enthusiastically cheered by the people.
The Government has called out the first category
of the military class of 1842.
The Cabinet is not yet formed.

It is affirmed that the band under Menotti Gari-
baldi have entered Italian territoy, and have been
requested by the troops to deliver up their arms.
Menotti himself is stated to be ill of fever.

The postal and telegraphic communication with
Rome is still interrupted.

ITALY.

FLORENCE, Oct. 22, Evening.
Telegraphic communication between this city and
Rome still continues interrupted.

Nothing fresh has transpired relative to the
Ministerial crisis.

It is rumoured that Count Pepoli has left hero for
Berlin.

The soldiers of the class of 1842 who have been
called in had been released from duty on unlimited
furlough.
Menotti Garibaldi is said to be at Ferni, in
Umbria.

INTERVIEW BETWEEN 'TIE PRUSSIAN

AND AUSTRIAN SOVEREIGNS.

Oss, Oct. 21.

The King of Prussia and the Emperor of Aus-
tria met here this morning, both.heing dressed in
plain clothes. The interview was of a very friendly
character, and lasted 15 minutes, during which
time their Majesties breakfasted together.