The Sun.
London, England, 1858-11-25 00:00:00

THE MONACO STORY.

A correspondentilas sent us the following from
Monaco, dated the 17th :—" In noticing an article
of the Presse on the contemplated sale of the prin-
cipality of Monaco to Russia, you most judiciously
threw strong doubts on the whole story. In. fact,
a more abSurd statement could not have bein
hazarded, and complete ignorance of the locality
could alone
.have inspired it. This is the second
time in the course of six months that the rumoured
sale of Monaco to Russia has been circulated by
certain of your contemporaries, and the story is a.
mere repetition of the eunard of last year, when,
however, the United States, and not the Russian
Government, figured as the intended purchasers.
It is not true rumours of the contemplated sale are
current in Piedmont,' for the inhabitants of that
country are aware that the Prince of Monaco has
constantly declined to entertain the pecuniary offers
made by the Government of Turin, and they are
now, moreover, sufficiently acquainted with the re-
sources of the principality to know that its posses-
sion would be utterly worthless to Russia, or to any
other Government but their own. Sardinia has a
great interest in the possession of Monaco, for this
petty State not only breaks the geographical unity
of the kingdom, but it is also a source of annoy-
ance on account of the smuggling carried on across
the frontiers. The Princes of Monaco have, how
ever, for the last four generations refused to abdicate
a sovereignty that millions cannot purchase ; and the
present ruler clings with energy to tho possession
of the rock of Monaco, which alone remains to him
of the former dominions of his house, and which,
though of no intrinsic value, enables him to take
his place among the reigning sovereigns of Europe.
The French journal represented the port of Monaco
as one of the best in the Mediteranean, and added
that with a few fortifications it might be rendered
almost impregnable.' This is ludicrous. The port
is a petty retreat in which no frigate could turn,
while tho whole principality—which, by the by,
might be conveniently stowed away in the Regent's
park—is commanded by a semicircle of heights in
the possession of Sardinia. 'Before the age-of gun-
powder, Monaco was one of the important positions
of Europe, and it occupied a prominent part in the
sanguinary events which characterised the good
old times.' But since the introduction of cannon,
and particularly. since the revolt of the towns of
Mentone and Rocquebrunne, which in 1848 shook
off the rule of the Prince, has descended to the lowest
stage of insignificance,
its head above water, it is
snd thanksif i it
teno contrives rr invnegs
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bank, 'which adds to the personal resources of the
Prince, and causes a few stray napoleons to be
circulated among the population. Admitting that
the natural advantages of Monaco surpassed thac
of Gibraltar, the idea of their falling into the hands
of Russia by purchase would not be the less unrea-
sonable. The principality is guaranteed by the
first and second treaty of Paris, and it could not be
ceded to a foreign Power without the authorisation.
of Europe. Were all the Powers of the conti-
nent, along with England, to approve of the bar-
gain, the realisation of the latter would, neverthe-
less fail before the decided opposition of France
and Sardinia. The Turin Cabinet has never aban-
doned the idea of obtaining possessioa of this in -
depen dent State, -which is a perfect eyesore to its
statesmen ; while the traditions of the French Fo-
reign-office justify the secret' hope cnt Mrti.i led there
of some day regaining possession of this ro.-tion of
the Mediterranean coast. As for Russia, she en-
joys at Villafranca every advantage that she could
desire. In that splendid bay her war vessels find
shelter in stormy weather, and a port for repairs;
and in time of war they would enjoy the privilege of
being under the protection of a neutral flag. What
more could she desire? With respect, then, to Mo-
naco, I may conclude by assuring you that this
interesting State is not for the moment in the mar-`
ket."—GalignaneS .Messenger.

The Great Western Railway traffic return shows
an increase of £lB7 ; the Great Northern an increase of
£2,731; • and the London and South-Weft= an increase of
£222.

MRS. SARAH SOUTHERN having just taken
-I- MOTH'S HOTEL, New-street, Covent-garden, begs
to inform her friends and the public that she has refurnished
and re-arranged the same for their better accommodation
and comfort.
This Hotel makes up beds for gentlemen, and is centrally
situated, and surrounded by all the principal Theatres and
places of amusement.
Chop:, and Steaks, rcady at all hours.
i)ioucr, provided ivzreeable to order.
It is the intention Of Mrs. Sarah Southern to provide every-
thing of the best quality.

THEATRE-ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.—Under
the Management of Miss Louisa Pyne and Mr. W
Harrison.

THIS EVENING, THE BOHEMIAN GIRL: Miss
Louisa Pyne, Miss Susan Pyne, Miss 31. Prescott, Mr. Ferdi-
nand: Glover, Mr. H. A. St. Albyn, Mr. Bargeman, and Mr.
W. Harrison.
Conductor—Mr. Alfred Mellon.

To conclude with a new Ballet Divertissement, LA FLEUR
D'AMOUR : Alesdlles. L. Ilichelet, Morlacchi, and Pasquale.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Under the Management of Mr. Charles Kean.
THIS EVENLNG will be presented Shakspere's Tragedy of

_ KING JOHN. _
King John, Mr. C. Kean—Constance, Mrs. C. Kean.
Preceded by the Farce of
THIRTY-THREE NEXT BIRTHDAY.

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET,
Lessee, Mr. J. B. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, USED UP: Mr. C. Mathews.
After which, THE DAUGHTER OF THE GTJADAL.
QUIVER. Perea Nena.
MY MOTHER'S MAID.
And A KISS IN THE DARK.
Commence at 7.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE
Lessee and Directress, Miss Swanborongh.
THIS EVENING, THE LITTLE SAVAGE.
After which THE MAID AND THE MAGPIE.
WOOING IN JEST AND LOVING IN ;EARNEST :
Miss Swanborough.
And THE BONNIE FISH WIFE.
Commence at 7 o'clock.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Westminster-road.
Sole Lessee, Mr. William Cooke.
Stage Manager, Mr. R. Phillips.
Engagement of John
or TownNighsend, Esq., M.P. for Greenwich,
f Six ts only.
THIS EVENING, and during the week, will be presented
Shakspere's Tragedy of KING RICHARD THE THIRD ;
or, The Death of White Surrey, reproduced with all its origi-
nal splendid effects. The Duke of Gloster, Mr. John Towns-
end, M.P.
Followed by the inimitable SCENES IN THE ARENA,
in which Mr. W. Cooke, Mr. Runnels, Miss Kate Cooke, and
Madlle. Blanche will appear.
To conclude with the popular farce of SHOOTING THE
MOON.

No fees to box-keepers. The art of riding taught.
Carriages at eleven.

CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
Proprietor—C. MORTON.
The public is most respectfully informed that 'the FINE
ARTS GALLERY, in connection with the above Hall, IS NOW
OPEN DAT AND NIGHT, from 11 o'clock a.m. until 12
o'clock p.m. The New Gallery contains au extensive Collec-
tion of Pictures, by Ancient and Modern Masters, and is also
devoted to Art productions generally. The Proprietor feels
he may confidently assert that, viewed altogether, the exist-
, . Music Hall, the New Fine Arts Gallery, and the recently
• .. ed Ante-Hall, will present an attraction which, whether
as regards the architectural beauty of the structures them-
selves, or the varied and hitherto unattempted combinations
within, will be found to be wholly without parallel in the
Kingdom.

The MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT commences as usual at
Seven o'clock.

THE WEATHER.—Sus OFFICE, Nov. 25.

THERMOMETER, TN THE SHADE.

41—highest since noon yesterday.
44—lowest this morning and during the night.
48—this day at noon.
Banomrrnit-29.42—a fall of half .an-inch.
WIND, South-Easterly ; light, with mild weather. The
wind changed in the night, with some rain, which now
continues very slightly.

A great man has passed from amongst us. The
glorious memory of a true hero is now all that
remains to remind his countrymen of one of whom
they were justly proud, and on whose unquestion-
able skill, unflinching courage, and tried expe-
rience they might place implicit reliance in any

emergency. Lord LYONS expired at Arundel
Castle, after a brief illness. He is sincerely
mourned, not only by his friends and relatives, but
by the entire community. The mantle of NELSON
had descended on his shoulders, and his death is
regarded as a national calamity of no ordinary
magnitude.
From ten years of age he had
,been actively
engaged in the duties of his profession. There
were many opportunities afforded of distinguishing
himself in these stirring times, and young LYONS
speedily acquired the reputation of being a trust-
worthy officer, who faithfully and efficiently dis-
charged the duties, however arduous they might
be, with which he was entrusted. Like his great
prototype he regarded no numerical superiority
too great to be encountered. He relied on the un-
flinching pluck and daring hardihood of the gallant
tars by whom he was accompanied, every one of
whom would have encountered any risk, however
desperate, in which the officer whom they loved
and respected participated. There is much in ac-
quiring the affections of such persons. It

is the path to distinction ; for however brave or
skilful may be the officer, he can achieve but little
or nothing, unless he is supported by the hearts as

well as the hands of his followers. Lord LYONS
possessed that happy fortune. There was no one
with whom he came in contact who did not look on

him with affectionate esteem. It was by this ex-
traordinary influence that he succeeded in capturing
Fort Marrack, defended by 54 guns, 180 soldiers,

and two boats crews of sailors. Lord
LYONS had but thirty-five men with him
but they were of the right stuff—true
hearts of oak, and with them he accom-
plished a feat which was justly declared to be
" beyond all comment."
This was one only of many brilliant exploits, but
it stamped the character of the young officer by
whom it was accomplished, and who consequently
obtained the rank of post-captain in 1814, when he
was but twenty-four years of age.

"The piping times of peace" reduced the dis-
tinguished sailor to a state of inaction. He remained
unemployed until 1828, when he was appointed to
the command of the Blonde, 46, in which he parti-
cipated in the blockade of Navarino, and the re-
duction of the Castle of Morea. He was more
engaged in escorting ambassadors or othcr great
Personages from place to place, and he thus,
probably acquired the taste for diplomacy which
he subsequently had ample opportunities for gro-
uting. Shortly after the frigate he commanded
was paid off. He was, in 1835, appointed
Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Athens, in
which he remained until 1849, when he was sent
to the Swiss Confederation, and from thence to
Stockholm, where he remained until November, 1853
when he was appointed second in command of the'
Mediterranean fleet, war being then imminent,
and the Government of the day rejoicing at being
enabled to secure the services of one whose very
name was a tower of strength.

It is almost a work of supererogation to detail
his lxrilliant exploits in the Euxine, where he
nobly won his Peerage—the only one of our com-
manders, by land or water, to whom his country-
men could point with just pride. He planned
and superintended the expedition to the
Crimea, and the debarkation at Eupatoria. At
Alma he brought his great guns to bear on the
left flank of the Russians, and thus contributed
greatly to the triumphant results of that memo-
rable day. Afterwards, at the " opening of the
ball" at Sebastopol, he placed his ship in the fore-
most position, and if others had acted in like man-
ner, it is by no means impossible that the Russian
stronghold might have been more speedily reduced,
and that our allies would not have obtained the
" lion's share" of the glory.
But, perhaps, the greatest service that he
rendered to his country was one that has hitherto

been scarcely hinted at. It appears that Lord
RAGLAN had been so far misled as to have resolved
on abandonding Balaklava, believing that, after
the capture of the forts, from which the Turks so
Xpe rlitiOUSl y retreated, it could no longer be bene-
ficially occupied. The then Sir EDMUND LYON,
only heardlOf this determination at the eleventh
hour, when he received instructions to embark as
many guns as possible, the intention being that the
remainder and the village should be suffered to
fall into the hands of the Russians. On his own re-
sponsibility—for, like NELSON, he possessed moral
as well as physical courage—he delayed the
execution of the order until he had an opportunity
of remonstrating with Lord RAGLAN, and pointing
out the fatal consequences that must inevitably re-
sult from such a course. Fortunately, his saga-
cious counsels were attended to, and the memory
of Lord RAGLAN was saved from that which would
ever after have affixed the brand of incapacity on
his military reputation.
As we have stated, Lord LYONS' was the only
peerage gained in either branch of the ser-
vice, from the campaign in the Crimea. The
community was satisfied that the distinction
was fully earned, and, moreover, that no one
else had cause of complaint in not achieving
a position amongst the hereditary legislators. He
did his work well, was a true-hearted BriVsh
sailor, and as such was valued and respected
by his compatriots. In any difficulty he
would have been selected by the nation to
defend its honour and interests.; but although he is
removed, others remain who will show themselves
worthy successors. Peace to his honoured remains
—the name of " Lord LYONS" will long remain
enshrined in the hearts of his countrymen, as one of
" the bravest of the brave," of those cherished sons
who have earned their distinctions, and whom
BIUTANNIA delighted to honour.

A few more suggestions in the matter of reform,
for khe benefit of her MAJESTY'S Ministers ! This
time., however, neither from honourable nor right
honburable gentlemen—but from honest working
men, who, perhaps, in their secret hearts aspire to
be much. Particularly riow that the last session of
Parliament has done away with one obstacle at
least, to the realisation of any daring ambition of
the ?bind—namely, of course, by the abolition of the
Pro] )erty Qualification. Recollecting that thus one
of tl le six points of the Charter has so very recently
trim nphed, the champions of the old cause are not
unni aurally taking heart again for its more earnest
adve .cacy. Pity poor FEARGUS O'CONNOR went
mad and died in a lunatic asylum so lamentably.
Had he but lived till now, and, in every sense of
the phrase, kept his wits about him—here was
oppc irtunity. How says BRUTUS in the tragedy P
The familiar words ring home surely to the
hear ts—starts ready to the lips of each champion of
Clam :tism

• " There is a tide in the affairs of men,
Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune ;
Omitted, all the voyage of their life
Is bound in shallows, and in miseries.
On such a full sea are we now afloat,
And we must take the current when it serves,

Or lose our ventures."—JuLirs C-ESAR, A. iv. s. 3.
So videntlythink our good friends (redivivus) some
of t 1 'lose enthusiastic Chartists, who assembled in a
gren t open-air reform meeting on Monday afternoon,-
in S mithfield. Nay, some among them were ready
en DI igh to cry out, if not in the words, distinctly
en. ou gh in the tone of Cassius, immediately after-
Wi ds—words, the closing phrase of which having
re.fe rence,- by a well-known quotation to the House
of ,Commons, figure conspicuously in the biography
of the right hon. gentleman, its present leader :

" Then with your will go on ; we will along
Ourselves, and meet them at Philippi."

T hat is surely the significance, or it• has
non e, of the assemblage alluded to, the
gatl iering. of the clans of political discontent
on. Monday, in the disused space of in
co c kney phrase—Sniffle. It can hardly be
wu ndered at, this open-air meeting about reform in
Sni ithfield. The fifth point of the Charter gained
in the Parliamentary session of 1858—another
eon iprehensive Parliamentary Reform Bill being
pro mised on all hands for the ensuing session of
185 9—no wonder that the Chartists emerge again
into the light of day, and speak out boldly and
fear lessly for the five other points, not of the
Ma gna, but we suppose we may call it the maxima
Charta. Gained, the abolition of the Property
Qua lification, there remain now to be fought for-.-
Ist, Universal Suffrage ; 2d, Vote by Ballot ; 3d,
Paid Representatives ; 4th, Equal Electoral Dis-
tricts ; and, sth, Annual Parliaments. That is
what we may term fairly—each in turn—coming
to the "point." The only difference, now-a-days,
in Chartism is the first point of all—designated
twenty years Ago, on the first rise of the cause in
1838, Universal Suffrage, has come to be re-chris-
tened, in 1858, Manhood Suffrage. The popular
aim, in both instances, being now, as well as then,
according to the expression accepted as valid by
the Tory annalist, Sir ARCHIBALD ALISON—to
have " a throne surrounded by republican institu-
tions."

Honourable gentlemen and right honourable
gentlemen from the House of Commons, Tribunes
of the People and ex-Ministers—nay, even for that
matter, his Civic Majesty, the Loi 11 MAYOR, and
what Mr. THACKERAY has facetiously spoken of in
Vanity Fair, with a due regard to the presumed na-
tional appetite for flunkeyism and tuft-iiunting, as
" noble noblemen"—these and others have expressed
their opinions pretty plainly of late in regard to
the paramount question of all just now to the
political world—that of Parliamentary Reform—
why not, then, a word or two upon the like subject
from some of the more intelligent members of the
working classes themselves ? Hence the meeting
of Monday at Smithfield—a meeting at which it is
especially noticeable that one of the ablest of the
speakers alluded, amidst derisive laughter, to the
recently expressed opinions of Mr. BRIGHT upon
Reform as unmistakeably Brummagem ! There is one
circumstance that ought to be a source of
some satisfaction to these shrewd, logical,
hard-headed Chartist tailors and shoemakers
decorative painters and engineers' machinists, that
their wants and wishes, their hopes and fears, have
long ago been perfectly well understood by two of
the principal members of Lord DERBY'S Conserva-
tive but reforming Administration. Otherwise we
should certainly never have heard of SPROT the
Tinker in Sir EDWARD LYTTON'S My Novel, or
of a whole swarm of Radical personages described
in the Sybil of the Chancellor of her MAJESTY'S
Exchequer. Altogether, in regard to the great
question of reform—among the Lords and the Com-
mons, in Parliament and out of Parliament, among
Ministers, no less than among the outer multitude—
the rallying cry might most aptly be the one audi-
ble in the streets of Paris during the Revolution of
February—" This time let there be no mistake."
Above all, we want no party job—neither a Whig
nor a Tory compromise.

Sir John Ratcliffe, Mayor of Birmingham, Mr.
Alderman Phillips, and Thomas Standbridge, Esq., To
wn
Clerk of Birmingham, transacted business at tho Home-
office this day.
The Lord Chancellor and Lady Chelmsford have
returned to town from visiting her Majesty at Windsor

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THE SUN.
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 25, 1858.