The Sun.
London, England, 1858-03-15 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON_ MONDAY EVENIN.GI_,_

mentary data long notorious in regard to the
cotton plant indigenous in Hindostau. Beyond
which it is especially worthy of consideration
that, in reference to strength and durability it is
considered adapted in every way for all yarns
under number twenty, in other, less technical
words, for about oee-half of the cotton textile
manufactures of this country. Recollect, too,
that already now-a-days, and for some time past,
India cotton as at present transmitted to this
country is sold with a profit at 3/d. per lb. in
the market at Liverpool. This, observe, being the
case actually when the ryots toil there after their
old slovenly fashion—looked after by careless and
incompetent chettys and wakaries, in lieu of in-
telligent and active overseers, American or
European. In reality, the culture of the native
cotton plant of India being now literally in every
essential particular identical with that in vogue—

. . . . Three thousand years ago
Whe❑ the Memnoniam was in all its glory,
And time had not begun to overthrow
Those temples, palaces, and piles stupendous,
Of which the very ruins are tremendous."
That long stagnation of three thousand years
might surely with advantage be broken under the
guidance of the new Indian Government. An
achievement to be accomplished by better advised
experiments than those commenced in 1829, at
Apra, near Calcutta, or than those larger ones
attempted in 1840 at Bundelcund, or in the
Jumno-Gangetic-Doab—even, be it said, than
those carried out with less signal failure
at Guzorat and Tinnevelly. That this achieve-
ment nay be accomplished—that sooner or later
it will be accomplished, we rest perfectly assured.
It is an exploit upon which among others the
new Governor-General may be well proud of
adventuring, be he Lord STANLEY or Sir JOHN
LAWRENCE, or the Earl of ELLENEOROUGM.

We earnestly invite attention to a letter which
that consistent and indefatigable monetary re-
former, Mr. HAMER STANSFELD, has addressed to
the Editor of the Economist, and which will be
found in another part of our impression. It is
needless to say that whatever Mr. STANSFELD does
is well done. He thoroughly understands his
subject, and, ,:with a perfect knowledge of facts,
he possesses an enlightened mind that turns his
knowledge to the best possible account.
In his present letter Mr. STANSFELD refers to
the prevailing confusion between " money" and
" capital," " interest " and " discount." As we
have repeatedly 'pointed out,i they are very dif-
ferent things. " Capital " is actual value,
" money " merely its measure and repre-
sentative ! " Capital " may be compared to
the cloth in the mercer's shop. " Money " to the
yard, by which its length is ascertained, but if
that yard be rendered variable, if at one time it
is three-fold longer than another, it is obvious that
there must be great confusion, and that irreparable
mischief may be frequently anticipated. We trust
that the Editor of the Economist, now that he is
undisturbed by affairs of State, may respond to
Mr. STANSFELD'S request, and give further expla-
nation of the terms "money" and " capital,"
"interest" and "discount," clearly explaining
the real distinctions between what are generally
supposed to be synonymous expressions.

His Excellency Baron Brunow, once more accredited
to the Court of St. James, as representative of the Em-
peror of Russia, will arrive in London to-morrow, to
re-assume his diplomatic functions. The Baroness will
continue her residence abroad for the present.
FiszNca PASIIPORTS.—From and after Saturday last,
the 13th inst., no person will be allowed to land at Bou-
logne, or any other French port in the Channel, without
a passport. This rule has not hitherto been acted on,
but it is 'ow in full force.

Hze MAJESTY'S THEATRE.—There will be foar per-
formances of opera at reduced prices which recently
prevailed, in the course of next week, at Her Majesty's
Theatre. On the Tuesday will be executed "La Tra-
'lats.," for which every seat in the house is said to have
been several days engaged ; 011 Thursday " Il Trova-
tore ; " on Friday, Ilalfts's opera " La Zingara" (the
" Bolsemian Girl ') ; and, on Saturday, "La Figlia
del Reggimento." The performance on Friday night
will be for the benefit of that great artiste Signor
Giuglini ; and the public have already so eagerly re-
sponded to the call, that it is expected the theatre will
be crowded to the ceiling. And well it might, for such
a treat will not have been afforded to the lovers of
music, at such a price, since Italian opera was first
establ*ed in this country. _ _ _

Miss GODDARD.—This accomplished tragic actress,
who has been playing with marked success at the Surrey
Theatre in the characters of "Isabella (" Fatal Mar-
riage"), Lucretia Borgia, in the tragedy so called, and
Mrs. Haller ("The Stranger"). appears this evening as
Lady Macbeth, and Tuesday as Romeo, to the Juliet of
Miss M. Eburne.

—Misa M. Oliva, who is a universal favourite, takes
her benefit at Drury•lane on Saturday next, when
Coyne's " Love Knot" will be appropriately followed
by " A. Roland for an Oliver."
There is no truth whatever in the report that Mr.
Alfred Wigan has taken, or is about to take, the St.
James's Theatre. Mr. Wigan is still recruiting his health
at Scarborough.

STRAND THEATRE.—As we last week stated, this
pretty littla and comfortable theatre is to re-open on
Easter Monday, under the management of Miss Swan-
borough, assisted by Miss Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. Leigh
Murray, Mrs. Selby, and Mr. Young, all from ➢rury-
lane.

In consequenee of the excitement brought on by the
emotion of Orsini's trial Jules Fevre was attacked on
Sunday night, by an obstruction in the circulation of the
blood. Doctor Dumez, his physician, by timely bleeding
and stimulants, succeeded in recalling the patient to life,
but he still lies in a precarious state. The popularity of
the great advocate is clearly demonstrated by the num-
berl eis inquiries made at his door by all classes of
Society.—Court Journal.
The Bank of England have just determined upon
some modifications of the practice which has prevailed
in respect of transactions between themselves aad the
discount houses. Hitherto it has been competent for
the latter, if they were in want of money, to carry bili
to the Bank, and get them re-disoounted. To say truth,
this is a practice of which [the leading establishments
have thought it unadvisable to avail themselves, with
the exception, perhaps, of periods of extreme pressure ;
but there is room to believe that the less important
firms have very frequeatly sent in batches of bills for re-
discount-at the Bank. The Bank are apparently of
opinion that the operation of this system is less to their
own advantage than to that of the discount houses; and
they have jut notified, that henceforward they will de.
cline to re-discount the bills of these parties, although
they will continue, when applied to, to make short loans
or advances upon such securities. The Bank doubtless
wish to render their own position as independent as
possible of the transactions of other dealers in money.
The effect of the decision now adopted will be to render
the discount firms, especially those possessing but little
capital, ,more cautious in proportion as the facilities
placed at their disposal by the Bank are circumscribed.
It is not by aoy means clear, however, that the publ c
will be the gainers if these bosses are discouraged from
granting accommodation freely, especially in anxious
times. In a crisis like that jnit experienced, the effect
would probably be to stimulate the rush of borrowers at
the Bank, whose resources, as defined by statute, might
thus be exhausted with even greater rapidity than in
November last. The step now announced has also e
tendency to discourage the competition, by diminishing
the resources of the minor home, and, in this respect,
may prove advantageous to the great discount establish-
meat in Lombard-street, which, having a very large
capital at its back, is the least dependent upon extra-
neous resources, and the best able, if need b-, to keep
large funds in reserve. The Bank have a perfect right
to protect themselves, and to endeavour to obtain the
greatest possible degree of advantage from their eminent
position ; but whether the measure now decided upon
will tend to the greater accommodation of the public at
periods when that accommodation is most needed is
open to question.
THE DRAMATICdre COLLEGE.
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fro'ne ‘ A
publichome forservitude,"
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retiring actors an
now in course of formation, and will shortly be prepared
actresses from
to lay its prospectus before the prole-sion and the
public, from which quarters it is promised extensive
support. The object is to provide residences and pen-
sions for those whom fortune has not provided with suffi-
cient means to soothe the infirmities of age and sick-
ness. The merit of originating this laudable institution
rests with Mr. Jer wood, who, after his strenuous and
successful exertions on behalf of the General Theatrical
Fund, may justly be sty:ed " the actor's friend." This
gentlereae has, on the present occasion, not only offered
his gratuitous eerviees to " the Dramatic College" as so-
licitor and treasurer, but has headed the subscription
list with the noble sum of 5001., which noble example
Mr. E. T. Smith, with his usual liberality, has equalled,
by putting his name down for another 501. Acts such as
these deserve publicity. Among the gentlemen who have
already consented to act upon the committee, we may
mention the following names : —Mr Frank Matthews,
Mr Keeley, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Alfred Wigan, Mr.
1
rter, it is hoped, will act as chairman, but at present he
Horace Mayhew, and Mr. E. T. Smith. Mr. B. Web-
, \is not in London. Designs for the buildings are in
Course 'of preparation, and numerous donations and
b erlptlonis are already promised, and will be shortly
, published.

IL A.TEST NEWS.

INDIA,

The following telegram from her Majesty's Act-
ing Consul General in Egypt was received at the
Foreign-office, March 15, 5.20 a.m. :
ALEXANDRIA, MARCH 11, 1858.

The steamer Madras from Bombay arrived at
Suez yesterday. She brings no intelligence of the
Calcutta steamer, due at Suez on Gth inst.

Sir Colin Campbell arrived at Cawnpore on the
4th Feb. ; visited the Governor-General at Alla-
habad on the Bth ; and on the 13th at Cawnpore,
awaiting the Siege Train from Agra.
A part of the army has crossed into Oude, and
is advancing towards Alumbagh. The Comman-
der-in-Chief is not expected to follow till 20th.
The force, consisting of about 20,000 nen and
100 guns, is said to be insufficient to invest Luck-
now. The bombardment expected to commence
on Feb. 25 ; the advance column under Major
Raines, of the Rajpootana Field Force under
General Roberts, passed Nusserabad, on Feb. 14,
on its way to Kotah. Enemy, said to be 'T,OOO
strong with 100 guns, but expected to fly on our
approach.

Central India Field force, under Sir H. Rose,
continued at Sanger on the 17th February, await-
ing the Field Brigade, under Colonel Stewart,
from Indere ; expected to march on Jansi about
the 20th, and from thence to CAlpee, on the
Ganges.
The Madras Force under General Whitlock
reached Jubbulpore on the 7th February, and
on the 11th the 4th and the Madras Cavalry
pushed on to join the troops invading Oude.

Shorapore, a fort in the Nizam's dominions,
captured on the Bth, and the Rajah seized at
Hyderabad on the 12th.

The King of Delhi found guilty and banished
for life to the Adarnans.

Cantonments for 18,000 Europeans, with horses
for three regiments
in the Punjaub by Sir M. Lawrence.
of cavalry, have been prepared

This telegram arrived at Malta from Alexandria
by the contract steam packet Vectis, at 8 o'clock
p.m., on the 14th of March.

LYONS, Admiral.

The following telegram has been received at the
East India Howe
To Sir Tames Melvill, East India House.
MALTA, MARCH 14.

The Vectis i arrived from Malta. The Bom•
bay mails were telegraphed from Suez on the even•
ing of the 10th inst. The Calcutta mails had nol
reached Aden.

T. MONTANARO.

THE AUSTRALIAN MAILS.
SOUTHAMPTON, MONDAY MORNING.

The Teviot, steamer, from Alexandria, passed
Hurst at 9.50 a.m. She will be here about

noon.

FRANCE.

PARIS, SvxDA.Y.

The effect produced by the execution of Orsini
and Pierri has not yet entirely subsided in the
mind of the public. It is still a topie a conver-
sation and commmt in every circle, but will
disappear in a day or two. All concur in describing
the demeanour of Orsini throughout the whole of
the terrible scene as contrasting strongly with that
of his fellow sufferer. He maintained both in
his cell and on the scaffold the same calmness while
his companion evinced the most nervous and
feverish impatience. The one went to his doom with
a tranquil determination that would have been ad-
mired in a cause other than the execrable crime for
which he died. The other affected to joke and gibe,
though he offered no outrage to any one. He did
his utmost to work himself into a sort of wild ex-
citement, perhaps to prevent his thoughts dwelling
on the fate from which there was no escape. Orsini,
it is said, declined accepting refreshment on ,
the morning of his execution ; Pierri drank strong
coffee, and partook of spirits. In presence of the
instrument of death it was the same. 'Orsini was
singingPierri is was cut short only
is said to have writ-
ten still
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per
a great deal in the interval which elapsed be-
tween his condemnation and his death. What these
writings were about is not known at pre-
sent. Orsini is said to have written a respectful
letter to the Procureur-General, acknowledging the
equitable and honourable conduct of the Court that
that found him guilty;
E should regret the quash-
ing accorded to his counsel,
avWe
triedewae
rlle him,toldas al. tel
thateorffl
he
htg jndee
ing of the judgment of the Assize Court by the
Court of Cassation, as in that case he would have to
n—lfand
ehhad. entered an appeal it was
he
was certain the result would
bebe tried
with a view to have a few days more at his disposal
to settle his affairs, rather than from a hope of escap-
rbieedsa amgaei.
escap-
ing. He wrote to his family two or three days after his
condemnation and while the appeal was still pending,
but he wrote with the conviction of a man whose ac-
count with this world was closed. He asked that his
remains should be interred in a decent coffin, and
the prayer is said to be complied with. He left a
will, but in it there is nothinbs.
of a political charac-
ter. What passed between the two miserable men
and the chaplains of the prison when left alone
in their cells no one knows but the ministers of
religion. Horror of the crime is not of course di-
minished, but the absence of bravado in Orsini at
such a moment makes him to be considered less un-
favourably than the petulant excitement of his com-
panion. lii his last will it is said that Orsini
requests that his remains shall be claimed by his
family.
It is expected that on the 16th inst., the anni-
versary of the birth of the Prince Imperial
numerous promotions will be made in the army, and
in the fleet now under the command of Admiral
Rigault de Genouilly.

A Cabinet Council was held en Saturday at the official
residence of the Chancellor of the Exchequer in
Downing-street. The Ministers present were—the Earl
of Derby, the Lord Chancellor, the Marquis of Salis-
bury, the Earl of Hardwick, the Chancellor of the Exche-
quer, the Right Hon. Spencer Walpole, the Earl of
Malmesbury, Lord Stanley,
General Peel, fir John
Pakington, the Earl of Ellenborough, the Right Hon.
J. W. Henley, and Lord John Mannere.
DEATH OF LORD BRAYBROOKE.—We regret to an
nounce the death of Lord Braybrooke, who expired on
Saturday morning, at Audley End, the family seat in
Essex, after a protracted illness. The deceased, Riad.
Griffin, Baron
Braybrooke, of Braybreoke, county
Northampton, is the peerage of England, was eldest non
of Richard, Second Bazon Bravbrooke, by Catherine,
youngest daughter of the Right lion. George Grenville,
and sister of George, the first Marquis of Buckingham.
He was born 26.. h Sept , 1783, and married 13th May,
1819, Lady Jane, eldest. daughter of Charles, second
Marquis Cornwallis, by whom (who died in 1856) 1 a
had a numerous fatally. Two of his lordship's eons n
the Guards fell during the Crimean war. The late pei r
assumed the name of " Griffin," in lieu rf his patrony-
mic "Neville," to mark his descent from the extinct
Lords Griffin, Braybrooke Castle. The late peer was
university he was a LL.D, and where he graduated
educated at Magdalen College, Cambridge, of which
M.A. in 1811. Ile was and was for a long
series of years President of the Camden Society, and
has put lished " The Private Correspondence of Jane
Lady Cornwallis, 1613-1644," and has edited most ably
" The Diary of Samuel Pepys." The lamented lord 19519
hereditary Visitor of Magdalen College, Cambridge ;
high steward of Wokingham, Berks ; and recorder of
Saffron Walden, Essex. The late peer supported Con-
servative principles in the House of Lords, but he de-
voted most of his leisure to literary pursuits rather than
to politics. The deceased lord is succeeded iu the family
honour; and estates by his son, the Hon. Richard Corn-
wallis, born in 1820, and married in 1852 to Lady Char-
lotte Sarah, fifth daughter of the late Earl of Norbury.
The present peer wai formerly in the Grenadier Guards.
M. Garnier, mayor of St. Rotnain sous-Yersigny
(Saone-et-Loire), and the eldest municipal functionary
in France, has just died at the Age of 100 years and 5
months,