The Sun.
London, England, 1867-08-20 00:00:00

THE SUN. LOADON, TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 20, 1867.

STANTori,'s resignation—a demand which, as we
know, the War Secretary declined to comply with.
It is-.not easy for Englishmen to understand such a
state of things, but if we look back to the preced-
ing:Telations between the head of the Government
and his colleague, we shall be less surprised at Mr.
STANTON'S refusal. For years past there has
been open opposition between them ; indeed
STANTON'S opposition to the PRESIDENT was so
persistent and insolent that it was suggested he
only retained office for the purpose of annoyance.
lie has done his best to thwart and defeat Mr.
JoinisoN's policy in every possible way, and has
recently tendered his thanks to the military com-
manders of the South, who, as everybody knows,
altogether exceeded their orders. There have not
been wanting hints that Mr. STANTON'S re-
signation of his long-cherished post would
be no unwelcome thing, but it is no wonder
that hints and innuendoes fell harmlessly
from the moral mail of the man who rejected
a direct request to retire. Much speculation was
excited by this step, and a clause of the bill passed
by the thirty-ninth Congress was quoted by the
friends and others of STANTON, which provides that
the Secretary's term of office shall be one month
beyond that of the PRESIDENT. It is said that
STAnort himself obtained the insertion of this clause
knowing
.JoHNsoli's desire to get rid of him.
However the PRESIDENT continues to escape

from its restrictions by a legal technicality.
He did not appoint Mr. STANTON, and
consequently has the power to dislodge him from
his stronghold at the War-office. Such a restriction
as that imposed by the clause alluded to must, it is
evident, have the most mischievous effects upon the
Government. The Ministers will be virtually as
powerful as the PRESIDENT, and the Cabinet will
be, when a division of opinion arises, a scene of
anarchy. The office of PRESIDENT has been shorn
of a great deal of its legitimate influence and
authority, but such a restriction as this
deprives the temporary ruler of all the States of the
power which every Prime Minister has in European
Cabinets. The struggle for supremacy was watched
with deep interest throughout the country, and all
felt that the issue was momentous. If Mr. JOHN-
SON succumbed, there would be an end of his
power during the rest of his Presidency—he could
hardly hope to regain the lost ground. On the
other hand, if he made a bold stroke, superseded
the refractory Secretary, and put a more popular and
efficient man in his place, the effects might be consi-
derable. The President has, fortunately for himself
and for the eouutry, adopted the bolder course; and
by the substitution of (3-RANT for STANTON has
vindicated the proper dignity of his office, and
immensely strengthened his own position. What-
ever the Radicals may say about the command of
the army being vested in the President, there can
be no question about GRANT'S supremacy, and his
presence in the Cabinet will be a great assistance
to Mr. JOHNSON in his dealings with the
military commanders of the South. For
STANTON there can be few regrets. He
richly deserves his downfall, for many per-
verse and litigious acts, which have hindered the
much-needed restoration of internal peace to the
country. It is just, however, that so outrageous
an act as the withholding of a State paper should
be the occasion of his fall, more especially when
an issue of life and death was involved in its pro-
duction. Secretaries of State among ourselves
shrink from the necessary decision in such cases.
Mr. STANTON seems to like the offices of judge and
executioner too well to forego the chance of filling
them.

Austria and Bavaria may be said to be separated
from each other only by salt. Near Salzbourg there
is an extensive salt mine, and the Austrian and
Bavarian workmen, while excavating in it from

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opposite directions, often meet each other. There
are various routes to Salzbourg from France, but
the most direct is that from Strasbourg to Carls-

ruhe, Stullgard, Munich, and Rosenheim. This is
the route pursued by the Emperor and Empress.
The French Ministers are essentially men of
business, and attend to the details of their respec-
tive departments with astonishing promptitude and
attention, which should afford an example to mem-
bers of the Government in England. I had ocza-
sion to communicate with the Marquis de Moustier,
Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Saturday afternoon,
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and on Sunday afternoon I was favoured with the

information which I requested.
The letter of the Emperor, dated from the camp
at Chalons relative to the improvement of local
means of communication, contains a forcible illus-

tration of the estimate formed by the Emperor of the
services of his Ministers. In this letter to the Mar-

quis de la Vallette, the Minister of the Interior, his
Majesty says 1 rely upon the enlightened zeal
and the energetic activity which you have exhibited
since I placed you at the head of the Department of
the Interior to bring to a speedy conclusion the ad-
ministrative inquiry upon the subject, and to pre-
pare for presentation to the Legislative Body next
session a project of law to ensure the execution of
the work which I haveso much at heart." The Em-
peror thus publicly records his appreciation of the
services of his Minister of the Interior. Even the
Opposition papers admit that the eulogium is well
founded, and all France will join in it. His atten-
tion to business is remarkable, and almost every
day furnishes proof of his desire to promote the in-
ternal prosperity and welfare of France.
Laa quaint and expressive
phraseL:ebxeprlti hasanaw coiryonfedßismark
policy. It calls
Germany, Germany Bismarkised.
Although the Garibaldian insurrection at Rome
is postponed for the present, it does not seem to be
abandoned. On the contrary, it is said that Gari-

baldi, who is now at Seinie, openly boasts that he
intends to go to Rome ally rinfrescata, that is to
say, when the weather shall become cool, in the
month of September. "My determination in this
respect," says Garibaldi, " is not to be shaken,
come what may."
The church of St John and St. Paul, at Venice,
which has been much injured by fire, is, after St.
Mark, the most important church in that city. In
the soft Venetian dialect it is called Zaniopolo. It
was commenced in 1240, and finished in 1430. It
is the Westminster Abbey of the ancient Republican
city. The northern side has sustained the greatest
damage, and, unfortunately, a painting by Titian,
the martyrdom of St. Peter in the forest, has been
destroyed. The church contains paintings by other
celebrated painters, one of them by Paul Veronese,
and these have been saved.
Madame Frigard, the " unpremeditated" mur-
deress, has allowed the time to pass during which
she might appeal against the sentence passed upon
her, so it is to be presumed that she is satisfied with
it. Matters might have been worse with her.
The weather to-day has been again very sultry
and oppressive, with the same indications of storm
as were prevalent yesterday. The number of
visitors to- day at the Exhibition was, I think,
greater than ever. There seems to be always some
novelty, some wonder, some attraction, which was
not perceived on your previous visit. " Custom
does not state its infinite variety." They who
are in the habit of procrastinating should remem-
ber that it will most certainly close on the 31st of
October, so the sooner they come the better.
A day or two ago, at Banditella, in the Pontifical
territory, a bandit, named Scalabrini, long the
terror of the country, met a poor priest, Don Vieuza
Danti, and, seizing him by the neck, ordered him to
kneel and pray, for his last hour was come. The
priest took out his handkerchief to bandage his
eyes, as he was ordered, but at the same time he
took out a knife (every one carries a knife in Italy,
even a priest), and gave the robber two severe cuts.
A struggle took place, but the robber was too weak
from the loss of blood to continue it. The priest
gave information to the police on his escape. They
wont after the brigand, who fired at them, upon
which they instantly shot him dead. The bandit
had g
had h nevddenounced his
against the priest be-
cause his evil doings.
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The Emperor and Empress arrived at Salzbourg
yesterday afternoon about five. They were received
at the station by the Emperor and Empress of
Austria, the Archduke, and the authorities of the
city. The crowd was numerous and enthusiastic,
and acclamations accompanied the progress of the
Royal party to the Imperial residence. The band
played " Partant pour la Syrie."

LA TEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

THE EMPEROR AND EMPRESS OF THE

FRENCH.

SALZBURG, Aug. 19.

The Emperor of Austria and the Emperor of the
French held a conference this morning, which lasted
an hour. Rumours are current that both their Im-
perial Majesties being peacefully disposed no alliance
will be concluded, and only possible eventualities
were discussed.

The Empress of the French and the Empress of
Austria will go to Ischl to pay a visit of condolence
to the Archduchess Sophie, the mother of the late
Emperor Maximilian.
The Emperor Napoleon will remain at Salzburg
until Thursday or Friday.

The Emperor and Empress of the French received
to-day the Illunicipal Council of Salzburg.

Herr von Beust had a private audience to-day
with the French Emperor, and he, together with
Prince Metternich, who has arrived here, received
the order of the Golden Fleece.
It is stated that the Bavarian Council of Minis-
ters have emphatically declared themselves op-
posed to- the King of Bavaria visiting Salzburg.
Prince Hohenlohe was decidedly hostile to the step,
as prejudicial to the interests of Germany.

SALZBURG, Aug. 19, Evening.

The relations between the French and Austrian
Sovereigns have become most intimate. The Em-
peror Napoleon and the Empress Eugenie are re-
ceived with acclamations wherever they go. This
evening they went to the theatre, the band playing
on their arrival the air, " La Reine Hortense." The
Emperor Napoleon received Baron yoll Beust yes-
terday with great cordiality. To-day the Minister
had an audience of his Majesty, which lasted half
an hour. At the interview between the two Em-
perors pending questions were discussed, and it is
said that there is a complete understanding between
the Sovereigns, although no formal arrangements
have been made. _ _

The ex-King of Bavaria is expected here to

morrow.

SALZBURG, Aug. 20.

A conference has taken place between Baron von
Beust, Count Andrassy, Prince Metternich, and
the Duke de Grammont.

The dispositions of the two Sovereigns are con-
sidered eminently peaceful, and that it is endea-
voured to bring about is an understanding relative
to European questions.

BERLIN, August 20.

It is stated that the Minister of Marine has
tendered his resignation, and will retire into private
life on the Ist •of October. Rear-Admiral Juch-
mann will be appointed his successor.
After the departure of the two Emperors from
Salzburg conferences will be held between the
leading Ministers of the French and Austrian
Cabinets, in order to define the results of the pre-
liminary discussions which have taken place here.
Herr von Becke, the Austrian Minister of Fi-
nance, has been summoned from Vienna by the
Emperor Francis Joseph in order, it is believed,
to draw up a report upon the progress of the nego-
tiations between the conference of delegates for
the settlement of the financial relations between
Hungary and the rest of the Empire.

VIENNA, Aug. 19,

The applications for shares in the Hungarian Credit
Bank amounted up till to-day to 136,000,000f1.
in Vienna, and in Pesth to eight millions, and as
it is expected that six millions more will there be
subscribed for the total amount of subscriptions
will then reach 150,000,000f1.

ITALY.

FLORENCE, Aug. 19 (Evening)

The session of the Italian Chambers was pro-
rogued to-day by royal decree, which was read to
both Houses by Signor Rattazzi.

SPAIN.

PERPIGNAN, Aug. 20

Armed bands have appeared in various parts of
Catalonia, and at Barcelona great agitation pre-
vails. The only cry raised by the insurgents is
" Liberty."
The Captain General of Catalonia has sen t
troops to pursue them.

It is stated that the insurgents have at their head
eaders of distinguished position, who are known.
The railway and telegraphic communication in the
province is cut off.

TURKEY.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. 19

Fuad Pacha will proceed to the Crimea on a spe-
cial complimentary mission to the Czar instead of
Cabouli Pacha, as was first arranged.
A grand council of Ministers was held to-day at
the Imperial Palace, at which the Sultan presided.

AMERICA.

NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 6 P.M.

The steamers Palmyra, New York, and Hibernian,
arrived out yesterday, and the Britannia and Ne-
braska to-day.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Closing Prices--Gold, 141} ; 5-20 U.S. Bonds,
1131 ; Sterling Exchange on London, 1091 ;
Illinois shares, 120. Erie shares, 120. Middling
upland, 29.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 19
Petroleum, standard white, 274 c.
ARRIVAL OF THE CIMBRIA.

NEW YORK, Aug. 10, Morning,

Mr. Stanton is still exercising the functions o,
Secretary of War, but the President holds no com.
munication with him.

It is reported that the Cabinet agree that Presi-
dent Johnson has the right to suspend Mr. Stanton
under the Tenure of Office Bill. It is expected the
President will take decisive action in the matter on
Monday. (Mr. Stanton's suspension has since been
announced by cable.)

It is reported that numerous Radical Congress
men urge Mr. Stanton to maintain his position.

General Sheridan has removed the chief of the
police in New Orleans, and the judge of the twelfth
judicial district in Texas.

A number of negroes have been appointed mem-
bers of the Mobile police force.
Many of the citizens of North Carolina refuse to
pay the State taxes on the ground that the State
Government has no practical existence.
Mr. Briuckley, the acting Attorney-General, hag
transmitted to the President an application for
pardon from Sanford Conover, on the ground
of informality in his trial. The application is
endorsed by Judge Holt and Congressmen
Ashley and Riddle on the grounds of the
valuable services rendered to the prosecution
at the pending Surratt trial by Conover. Accom-
panying these documents is a letter from Conove
declaring that Ashley and Butler engaged him to
procure suborned witnesses to implicate President
Johnson in the assassination of Lincoln by proving
intimacy and frequent intercourse between Booth
and Johnson, and that a correspondence had taken.
place between Johusou and Jefferson Dayiti relatiTe