The Sun.
London, England, 1867-07-16 00:00:00

FRANCE.

PARIS, July 16.
•
The Moniteur de l'Arni.jc publishes a report from
Marshal Niel to the Emperor, followed by au im-

perial decree re-establishing the 23 batteries of
artillery suppressed in November, 1865.
The following is a more complete summary of the
reply made by M. Rouher, yesterday, in the Legis-
lative Body to the remarks of M. Jules Favre on
the subject of Luxemburg :—" Our policy with
regard to Luxemburg," said M. Rouher, " has had
serious results. Ido not wish to exaggerate them.
We must not assume the position with regard to
Prussia of being triumphant. Our policy is a
policy of calmness and conciliation. We have
claimed what we believed just, and our success,l
instead of being a cause of irritation, should prove
an element of concord and peace. The
Government looks upon the question of
German unity without regret for the past,
and without pre-occupation as regards the
future, with a feeling of its dignity and strength,
it is entirely without apprehension of wounded
susceptibilities in which it does not believe. The
unity of Germany is a serious fact, which must
have been realised either under the Prussian or
Austrian sceptres. It has been accomplished by
Prussia. This unity has marked out its sphere—
there is nothing in that to trouble the peace of the
world !"

Replying to an interruption from M. Thiers, who
made a remark relative to the bill for the reor-
ganisation of the army, M. itouher declared that
the bill in question was framed with the
exclusive idea of self-defence. " 'We do not
wish," he added, "to form exclusive alli-
ances, for by forming exclusive alliances permanent
enemies are created. To summarise the policy.Pf
the Government in a few words, I may say that its
diplomatic tendencies are essentially directed
towards the preservation of peace throughout the
world, and the Government would decide on only
sacrificing so momentous an interest for that day,
when regard for the honour of France, care for her
dignity, or the safety of her frontiers should render
such a course an imperative duty." (Prolonged
applause.)
In the Paris corn market last week the four marks
of flour were 2f. 25c. higher—at 73f. 75c. the 157
kilos.; wheat rose 2f. 50c.—to 46f. the 120 kilos. ;
rye was unchanged—at 25f. 50c. the 115 kilos. ;
barley was also unaltered—at 22f. the 100 kilos. ;
and oats likewiso unvaried—at 251. 50c. the 100
kilos. At the last cattle market at Sceaux oxen
sold at If. 32c. to lf. 60c. the kilo, calves at if. 50c.
to 2f., and sheep at if. 31e. to if. 70c. At Poissy
the prices were lf. 28c. to lf. 56c., if. 55c. to 2f ,
and lf. 40c. to if. 80c., respectively.
BOURSE, July 15, Two o'clock.—The market is
dull and most insignificant, even the bi-monthly
reponse des primes (option) has no improving effect.
French Threes are without change, at 68f. 721 c.
Italian Fives are quoted 10c. lower, at 50f. Credit
Mobilier, Credit Foncier, and Comptoir d'Escompte
shares remain unvaried at 361 f. 25c., 1,417 f. 50c.,
and 7651. respectively. The same may be said of
most securities. The railway market is if anything

- a fraction lower.
Three o'clock.—The market closed as follows
I} per Cents 99 Bank Shares —
Do. end month ltalian Loan 5O
3 per Cents. 6B 95 Do end month 5O
Do. end month 6B 77; Mexican Loan —
Credit Mobilier ... 362 50 Do. Bonds —
Do. end month ... 311 25 Spanish Threes
Credit Foncier — Home Debt —
Do. end month 1412 50 Deferred
ILAILWAYS.

For Account.
Orleans
Northern 1165

Lyons and Mediterranean BB2 50
Southern
Westena —
Eastern
Sardinian

Austrian
Lombard
North of Spain 92 50
Saragossa,
ttttt set 000000 sto;tiostoilioto "" 7

Last evening the Sultan visited the Royal Italian
Opera-house, Covent-garden, in state. His Imperial
Majesty entered by the Floral-hall, which had been
specially prepared for tha occasion. The decora-

tions of the building were at once simple and appro-
priate. The central nave was reserved for the pro-
gress of the Imperial procession, while the side aisles
were appropriated to the accommodation of specta-
tors. At each end of the building there had been

reared large pyramids of hothouse plants, while the
aisles were separated from the nave by banks of
flowers, which, by the richness and luxuriance of
their blossoms, fully justified the title of the build-
ing. The hall was lighted by clusters of lamps, and

estootis of artificial flowers were carried from

to roof to the columns.

The central space. was

covered with a carpet, and was strictly reserved for

Le use of the illustrious visitors and their suites.

The doors were opened at eight o'clock, and soon
afterwards the space allotted to the public was
tolerably well filled, but there was no crowding.
For some time the spectators had no occupation
except that of criticising the appearance of the
yeomen of the guard, or Beefeaters, about a dozen
of whom guarded the passage from the entrance of

the hall to that of the Opera-house. By and bye,
however, the members of the band of one of the
regiments of the Guards dropped in one by one ;

and soon some of the great officers of State made
their appearance, and gathered together at the head
of the stairs. Among the earliest of these were—
the Earl of Bradford, Lord Claude Hamilton, and
Mr. Spencer Ponsonby, who were for some time en-
gaged in completing the arrangements for the re-
ception of his Imperial Highness. They had
hardly finished their task when the first bars of the
National Anthem announced the arrival of some
member of the royal family, and his Royal High-
ness the Duke of Cambridge entered the hall, ac-
companied by Colonel Macdonald. his Royal
Highness was in the full uniform of a field-
marshal, and wore the ribbon of the Garter. Im-
mediately after him came the Prince of Wrales and
his suite, and although of course on such an occa-

sion cheering was out of the question, there was
a sort of buzz and flutter amongst the ladies and
gentlemen which might stand in place of the
more hearty but vulgar acclamation. his Royal
Highness was in the uniform of a colonel
of Hussars, and wore across his breast the ribbon of
the Medjidie. The next to arrive was the Viceroy of
Egypt, who was received by the court dignitaries,
and as soon as he entered the hall shook hands
with the Prince of Wales. Almost immediately
afterwards the sound of a band outside playing
the Turkish Imperial air announced the arrival of
the Sultan ; and as the strains were taken up by
the musicians within, his Imperial Majesty entered
the hall, preceded by the Chamberlain, Deputy
Chamberlain, and other court officials, and followed
by his variously attired suite. As the Sultan as-
cended the steps the Prince of Wales stepped for-
ward to meet him, and greeted him with a cordial
salute, to which his Majesty responded with the
easy and graceful courtesy of an Oriental. His
Majesty's dress was very similar to, if not the same
as, that which he wore upon his arrival. His blue
surtout was perhaps more richly embroidered with
gold ; but on his head he wore the plain red fez
with a blue tassel. Accompanying him was his son,
a lad of ten years of age, who was dressed exactly
like his father, and wore, like him, the broad
green ribbon of the Medjidie across his heart•
The appearance of the suite was even more
varied and attractive than that which it pre-
sented on Friday last, when many of its members
were in their travelling dresses. The green cloak
and turban of the grand almoner attracted particular
attention, and this distinguished personage was
specially honoured by the recognition of the Prince
of Wales. The Circassian, whose lofty caftan
towered above the heads of all around him, was at-
tired in a suit of great magnificence, and the white
tunics of two or three Albanians—" the snowy
camise" of the poet--stood out in vivid contrast
against the dark uniforms of the more sombrely
attired officials. But a few moments were spent
in the interchange of courtesies and the arrange-
ment of the procession before the imperial and
royal cortege moved onwards towards the en-
trance of the Opera-house. The Sultan and the
Prince of Wales walked together, preceded by the
chamberlains and other officials, and were followed
by the Viceroy of Egypt, the Duke of Cam-
bridge, Fuad Pacha, and the members of their
respective suites. The Sultan has either entirely
lost, or for this occasion put aside, the half-
wearied, half-careless air which characterised him
upon his arrival in London. His Majesty walked
with a brisk but dignified step up the hall,
while his quick, keen glance appeared to take in all
the features of the scene ; and he responded almost
gaily to the respectful salutations which greeted him
as he passed along. The response never passed be-
yond a waive of the arm, with a slight inclination
of the head ; but it was given with more spirit and
more appearance of earnestness than was discernible
in his acknowledgments of the far more enthusiastic
welcome which was offered to him in the Charing-
cross station. The royal party left the Floral-hall
by the steps at the north-east corner, and passed
through the crush-room, which had been elegantly
decorated by Mr. Nosotti, into the theatre. The
royal box was in the centre of the grand tier, and
had been formed by throwing some half-dozen
boxes on that and the tier above into one. Over
the front there was a handsome canopy of crimson
velvet, and above this the royal arms of Turkey
and England. When the Sultan and the Prince
of Wales came to the front of the box, the
audience rose from their seats, the ladies waved
their handkerchiefs, the gentlemen clapped their
hands, and some even went so far as to cheer mildly.
The reception was not enthusiastical, but enthu-
siasm is not to be expected at the opera. The
Sultan had arrived so punctually that many per-
sons who had calculated upon delay did not reach
the theatre in time to witness his entry ; and many
boxes and stalls were vacant when the royal party
came into the house. Before the applause had
subsided the curtain was drawn up, and the com-
pany sang the following ode, written and composed
by Mr. Bartholomew and Mr. Costa for the occasion :
God preserve thee, Sultan, long ;
Ever keep thee from all woes ;
May thy State and then bo strong,
To dismay and resist thy foes 1
O may thou continuo great,
Of thy nation's love secure,
On thee may all blessings wait,
And remain for ever suro.

U grant this, gracious God,
And, by Thy mighty aid,
Lot his potent legal rod
Be willingly obeyed.
Let every art increase
Throughout his beloved land,
And may he deal the fruits of peace
With an unsparing hand.
God of all glory,
Power, and renown,
Grant ho before Theo
May still wear a crown!
Then may he near Theo
Praise and adore,
Joyfully hear Thee,
His God, evermore.
The opera was " Masaniello," and the principal
parts were performed by Madame L. Sherrington
and M. Naudin. The Sultan appeared to pay close
attention to the music, but left his box in the inter-
vals between the acts, greatly to the disappointment
of those who had anticipated the pleasure of staring
him out of countenance while the act drop was
down. At the end of the third act he left the theatre
accompanied by the Prince of Wales, the Viceroy,
the Duke of Cambridge, and the members of his
suite, -in the same order in which they had arrived.
As soon as it was noticed that he was about to de-
part many ladies and gentlemen left their places
and hurried round to the Floral Hall, and his Im-
perial Majesty's departure was accompanied by the
same flattering testimonies of respect as attended

his arrival.
We are requested to state that the account which
appeared in the Times and several of the morning
journals about the Sultan going to Stafford House
after the performance is incorrect.

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HER MAJESTY, &c.

OSBORNE, July 15.
The Queen and the Royal family walked and
drove oat this morning.

MARLBOROUGH-HOUSE, July 15.

The, Prince of Wales was present at the State
visit of the Sultan to the Royal Italian Opera,
Covent-garden, this evening. His royal highness
was attended by Viscount Hamilton, General Sir
W. Knollys, the lion. Colonel Wood, and Captain
Ellis.

Mr. S. Laing, 11. P. (chairman), and Mr. Philip
Rose (solicitor of the Brighton Railway Company),
had an interview with the Duke of Richmond at
the office of the Board of Trade yesterday.
Mr. King had also an interview with the Duke of
Richmond on the subject of his patent for commu-
nication between guards and drivers of railway
trains.

Mr. Macfie, accompanied by Mr. Graves, M.P.,
bad an interview with the Vice-President of the
Board of Trade at the office of the Board of
Trade, yesterday, on the subject of patent rights.

DEPARTURE OF THE SULTAN FOR THE

CRYSTAL PALACE.

His Imperial Majesty the Sultan, his Royal High-
ness the Prince of Wales, and the brilliant suite in
attendance, left Buckingham Palace this morning
for the Crystal Palace.

The programme prepared by the directors is one
of great attraction. The concert will be supported
by Mdme. Titiens, Mdlle. C. Nilsson, and all the
leading stars of Her Majesty's and the Italian
Opera.

The Royal party, it is arranged, will partake of
dinner in the Queen's Pavilion at the Palace. The
second part of the concert will not commence before
half-past eight o'clock, at the conclusion of which
the pyrotechnic display and the illumination of the
fountains will take place.
An opportunity is thus afforded for late visitors
to " assist" at the most interesting portion of the
festival.

DEPARTURE OF THE BELGIANS FOR
WINDSOR THIS DAY.

The grand fete on the programme prepared for
the Belgians by the Reception Committee was the
invitation of Her Gracious Majesty to Windsor
Castle to-day, and fortunately the weather seemed
inZlined to be more propitious than yesterday. The
Belgians quartered in the west centre division of the
metropolis assembled in great force, as usual, at
Somerset House, and previous to the time fixed for
their departure the band performed a variety of
music. The attendance of the public in the Strand
to witness the march out was very numerous, but
nothing equal to that which has assembled on former
occasions. The order to fall in was given by
the officer in command at 10 o'clock, and very
shortly after the Volunteers left the quadrangle and
proceeded across Waterloo-bridge to the South-
Western Railway, where a special train was ready
to receive them. On their arrival at Windsor they
proceeded at once to the Castle to partake of her
Majesty's sumptuous dejedner, to which, doubtless,
ample justice will be done. The other portion of
the litigians quartered in and about the south-
west division of London left by the Great Western
Railway, and on their march to the station they
were received with the warmest cordiality.
The fete at the Crystal Palace, fixed for Thurs-
day, has been altered, and it is now arranged that
it will take place to-morrow (Wednesday).

Ilis Imperial Majesty the Sultan has been pleased
to confer upon his Excellen,y Musurus Boy, Turkish
Ambassador, the rank of Muchir, with the title of Pasha.
TIIE FACTORY ACTS EXTENSION BILL.—The select
committee to whom the Factory Acts Extension Bill
was referred to have agreed to the following special report :
" Your committee report that they have not complied
with the request of the petitioners who ask that the print
works, bleaching, and dyeing works, should be included in
the Factory Acts Extension Bill, inasmuch as no investi-
gation into the operation of the acts regulating those trades
has taken place; but they rscommend that a royal com-
mission should issue for the purpose of inquiring into and 4
reporting upon the operation of those acts.
REPRESENTATION OF WEST GLOUCE3TERSHIRE.I
GLOUCESTER, Monday.—A contested election for
West Gloucestershire is imminent, there being every pro-
bability of the seat to be vacated by the elevation of Sir
J. Bolt to the bench being disputed. Mr. C. P. F. Ber-
keley has to-day issued an address dated " Berkeley
Castle, July 13," offering himself in anticipation of tho
vacancy to be thus created. Mr. Berkeley has already
commenced his canvass. It is said that Sir George Jen-
kinson will bo the Conservative candidate, and there 10
a talk of the young Marquis of Worcester being put
forward.