The Sun.
London, England, 1858-03-22 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 22, 1858

be Occasioned by caprice,
proceebyllindgus maye
timidity, or by a desire to
produce a monetary convulsion, by which the
" hard calculators" may profit at the expense of
their softer neighbours. It must, however, be
' seriously injurious to the trade and commerce of
any country where such fluctuations are frequent,
and what ought to be bona fide business trans-
actions are converted into gambling speculations,
and the profits of a fair trader during a series of
years are lost in the vain attempt to provide for
disasters which the most prudent precautions
could not foresee or avert.

We earnestly hope that the Government may
make some speedy attempt to remove the incubus
that has so long been paralysing the energies of our
industrialcommunity, and preying on the vitals of
all who gain their daily bread by their daily labour,
which has converted thousands and tens of thou-
sands—aye, hundreds of thousands of men, able
and willing to work and to toil cheerfully, from
the creators and producers of national wealth into
unprofitable consumers. It is something to say
that we have hope from the new Chancellor of
the Exchequer. He has not committed himself,
as Sir C. WOOD and Sir G. C. LEWIS did, to the
heartless theories of the hard calculators. In
1848 he strongly opposed in committee the advo-
cates of the Bank Charter Act of 1844, and since
that time has made himself thoroughly acquainted
with the vitally important question in all its bear-
ings. Last December he strenuously opposed the
shelving of the subject by making unnecessary
inquiries, insisting that we possessed ample infor-
mation for immediate legislation, and condemning
the procrastinition that trifled with a question
possessing such vast interest for the working bees
of the social hive.

It now devolves on him to carry out these ,
enlightened views. There is a golden opportu-
nity before him, and should he fairly avail him-
self thereof, it will strengthen the power of the
Ministry, and prove that they really merit the
national confidence. It is by far the most impor-
tant and urgent of all the reforms that are loom-
ing in the future. If that be introduced it will be
an earnest of a series of valuable measures, includ-
ing the modification of the Income Tax, which will
render justice to those who are earning their own
livelihoods, and may by loss of health, or even a
change of fashion—any, in fact, of the innumerable
accidents which flesh is heir to—be reduced from
a position of honourable and comfortable inde-
pendence to one of misery and destitution.
We have so frequently pointed out the mode by
which the change could be effected, that it is
almost an act of supererogation to repeat Ow
arguments we have so frequently urged in favour
of really national notes of small and convenient
denominations. As even the Times has admitted,
1 there is not the slightest necessity for the
deposit of even an ounce of gold, so
far as the domestic or internal trade of
the country is concerned. The mere fact
that these notes would always be received in
payment of taxation, that they would satisfy all
the imposts which the Government could demand,
would render them universally acceptable. They
would not be deemed " worthless rags" by butchers
or bakers, inasmuch as they would always possess
the purchasing power, and could be transferred to
the grazier for his fat cattle, or to the miller for the
flour. " That forms the chief ingredient in the
staff of life." Gold or silver are only required
for adjusting our balance with foreign states ; and
as, generally speaking, these balances are
in favour of England, and. will invariably
be so under a sound system of currency
that fairly dovelopes our almost miraculous
natural resources, but little would be required to

regulate our national accounts with other coun-
tries. That could always be obtained, and on easy
terms. The small premium that would be re-
quired when the demand exceeded the supply
would not be by any means as oppressive, even to
commercial men who have to make payments
abroad, as the extravagant fluctuations in the rate
of discount, which prevents them from realising
the fair value of securities, and absorbs the profits
which they would otherwise obtain. It is the
home market to which they should mainly look ;
and so long as their customers are prosperous, and
can afford to pay fair prices, the cost of any such
premiums, which, as we have shown, would seldom
form an element in the calculation, might be as fairly
charged to the consumers as the costs of the raw
I material, or the freight, insurance, or other
charges which are now added to the price.

Let Mr. DisaalLi turn his attention to this
point, and he will merit the thanks and gratitude
of the community. That there may be unfair
and factious opposition i 3 more than probable,
but he never could appeal to the country on better
grounds than a sincere desire to give fair and
adequate measures of Parliamentary, Monetary,
and Income Tax Reforms.

LATEST NEWS.

FRANCE.
PARIS, SUNDAY.
M. de Persigny has arrived in Paris, but it is
currently reported that the Emperor has persuaded
him to withdraw his resignation.

It is currently reported that Count Walewski has
experienced another check on the subject of the
refugees. It is said that he applied to the Portu-
guese Government to expel some French refugees
from Lisbon, and that he met with a direct refusal.
The Neapolitan Government, according to official
despatches, shows a willingness to permit both
Watt and Park to leave the kingdom if the British
Government will let the affair end there.
A letter received in Paris states that in case the
Turks shall not be able to suppress the insurrection
in the Herzegovina the Austrian Government will
assist the Sultan with a division of troops, and that
in such case the Austrians will occupy Bosnia for
some time.
It appears that an ancient Mayor of Lyons, an
old and devoted friend of the Emperor, has arrived
in Paris for the purpose of explaining the feeling
which prevails in that city, and the effect produced
by the late measures of severity. It is also stated
that M. Vaisse, Senator and Prefect of the Rhone,
of which Lyons is the capital, has been ordered up
to Paris forthwith, probably with the view of en-
lightening the Government on the same subject.
Accounts from various parts of France complain
of the undue severity exercised with respect to
passports. A letter from Orleans says, that on the
arrival of the Paris railway train there on Thurs-
day the gendarmes minutely examined the pass-
ports of the travellers, and one of them who had
mislaid his was taken off to the guard-house.
An Englishman, who has resided several years in
Paris, and who amuses himself during the fine
weather in walking in the Bois de Boulogne, ob-
served that for several days he was followed by a
common-looking man. This surveillance becoming
unpleasant, he turned abruptly, on Thursday, on
his unwelcome attendant and presented him his
*card, 'on which he wrote, "I am deaf, and perhaps
you mistake me for Allsop." At the same moment
a very gentlemanly-looking person issued from
the wood, and, having joined the other, read the
address on the card. He very politely saluted the
Eagliihnian, and expressed his regret that he should
have been subjected to any inconvenience. The
parties then separated.
The Municipal Commission of Paris have passed
a vote of thanks to M. Pietri, late Prefect of Police,
for his conduct during the time he held office,
and expressive of their regret at his retirement.
The commission have also resolved on commencing
public works on a large scale, so as to give employ-
ment to the operatives of the capital.
General Perret, formerly Commandant-in-Chief
of the National Guard, is, it is said, about to be-
come a candidate for Paris in the elections for the
Legislative Corps which will take place on the
18th of April.

It is said that-, in consequence of despatches re-
ceived from Admiral Rigault de Genouilly, orders
have been given to fit out a new division of gun-
boats for China, and that the operations of the
allied squadrons will probably be extended as far
as Pekin. The command of the corvette La Serieuse
has been conferred on Captain Miniar.
A melancholy accident happened in the Bois de
Boulogne on Friday. The Count Prosper Benoist,
elder brother of M. Benoist d'Azy, was thrown from
his horse and killed on the spot. This unfortunate
person was riding in the wood with his daughter,
when his horse ran away. Mlle. Benoist used every
effort to stop her father's horse, but in vain. She
arrived when Ler father was thrown on his head,
and received his last sigh. M. Prosper Benoist
was a superior officer in the guard of Charles X.
Re had two sons, one of whom was killed while
hunting. and the other in the Crimea. It was the
horse of the latter which caused the death of M.
Prosper Benoist.
The following is the order of the day issued by
Marshal Canrobert on assuming his newly created
command at Nancy :

Officers and soldiers of the 4th, sth, 6th, and 7th
military divisions—
Called by the will of. the Emperor to the high honour
of commanding you, I am the more sensible of the value
of the distinction conferred upon me, because I have
long lived the life of the grand French army, and have so
often shared in its useful labours, its sublime sufferings,
and its glorious combats. I entertain the legitimate
conviction that between you and me there will ever
exist a reciprocal confidence. We will profit by it to
assure the strict observance of discipline, obedience to
the laws, and an entire respect for the constitution of the
empire, which, emanating as it does from all of us,
protects na all. We will continue to give to France_
and to her providential-Emperor proofs of our woolaange-
able devotion. In coming to you in the midst of this
beautiful eastern part of the empire, whose warlike in-
habitants have in trying times given so many noble ex-
amples of patriotism, I cannot resist indulging in feel-
ings of pride and hope—pride to be the chief of such
soldiers, and hope that I may contribute, with yoar aid
and that of your worthy fellow-citizens, to the pros-
perity of France and the glory of the illustrious dynasty
of Napoleon, which is realising its great and happy
destinies.
The. Marshal is about to visit Metz, Luneville,
Strasburg, and Besanpn, all which principal gar-
rison towns are in his command.
Marshal de Castellane, now invested with the
command of the south-eastern division of France,
is shortly expected at Marseilles, for the purpose of
regulating the order of service of the 9th military
division, commanded by General Courtigis. An
aide-de-camp of the marshal has already been sent
to Marseilles from Lyons, to prepare fitting
accommodation for the commander-in-chief and
his suite.

His Excellency the Ambassador of France and the
Countess de Persigny entertained a select circle at din-
ner, last evening, at the residence of the Embassy,
Albert-gate House.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Tweeddale have
returned to town from Scotland. The noble lord has
taken a mansion in Chesham-place for the season.
The Marquis of Lansdowne entertained a select circle
at dinner, on Saturday evening, at Lansdowne House.

The Marchioness of Salisburi, will have an assembly,
this evening, in Arlington-street.
Toe Countess of Jersey's party, which was announced
for Friday, the 26th inst., is unavoidably postponed to
Saturday, the 27th inst.
The Countess of Hard wicke and family arrived at their
mansion in Portman-square a few days since, from
Wimpole Hall.
It is understood that the Baroness Brunnow may be
expected to arrive in this country about the 15th of
April.
The Earl and Countess of Bandca and family have
arrived at Claridge's Hotel.
Lr,rd and Lady Huntingfield have left the St. George's
Hotel, for Heveningham Hall, Suffolk.
Lady Henniker has issued cards for an assembly to-
morrow evening, at the family mansion in Grafton-
street.

Lord Dunkellia arrived in town a few days since from
Ireland.

Mr. and Mrs. Farquharson have arrived at the Queen's
Hotel, Uppez Norwood. Mr. and Mrs. John Pryor
have arrived at the same establishment.

His Excellency Mr. Dallas, the American Minister,
Mr. Secretary P. N. Dallas, Mrs. and Miss Dallas, and
Mr. Samuel Hallett, dined with Mr. R. W. Kennard
and his friends, at Purchester-terrace, on Saturday
evening.

Major-General Sir James Chatterton, Bart., and Lady
Chatterton have left the Waterloo Hotel, Jermyn-street,
for Dublin.

The Hon. Randolph John Want, Member of the
Legiilative Council, accompanied by his son and daughter,
has arrived at the Brunswick Hotel, St. James's, from
Australia.

Mr. Cmsar Hawkins has been appointed Surgeon
Extraordinary to her Majesty.
Her Majesty's mission chaplaincy at Constantinople
has been conferred upon the Rev. C. B. Gribble, M A.,
of Christ's College, Cambridge, incumbent of St. Paul's
Marie • ir Church, Whitechapel.
MADAME BOSIO AND .SIGNOR TAMBERLIB.—These
eminent artists have arrived in Paris from St. Peters-
burg, en route, we suppose, for Covent-garden.—
Musical World.

ST. JamEs's HALL.—His Royal Highness the Prince
Consort has graciously signified his intention of honour-
ing with his presence the concert for the benefit of the
Middlesex Hospital, which will take place at the New
St. James's Hall, on Thursday next.
THE AMERICAN MAILS,—The Cunard steamship
Persia, which sailed from Liverpool on Saturday for
Ne 7 York, had on board fifty passengers, the mails, and
a large cargo.
STEAM TO NEW YORK.—Tae screw steamship Ham-
monia, Captain Schwensen, from Hamburg, left South-
ampton yesterday for New York, with a large number
of passengers. She will be followed by the Saxonia on
the 4tb, and the Borussia on the 18th proximo, mak-
ing a bi-monthly communication between Hamburg and
the United States.

Toe Government of India Bill, which was brought in
by Lord Palmerston, Mr. Vernon Smith, and Sir
George Lewis,is printed, and will be proceeded with
immediately after Easter by its authors, the members
of the late government.—Observer.
FATAL FIRM —On Tuesday last a barn, belonging to
Mr. Ball, farmer, Maghull, was destroyed by fire, and
two Irish labourers, who had slept there during the night,
were burned to death.

SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY, EXETER-HALL.—
Meadelssobn's Lobesaug rand Mczart's Requiem will be
performed on Friday next, the 26th inst. Principal
vocalists—Madame Castellan (being her first appearance
at the society's concerts), Miss Dolby, Miss Banks, Mr.
&me Reeves, and Mr. Weiss.
APPOINTMENIS.---MT. Eric Farquhar, unpaid attaché,
to her Majesty's mission at Berne is appointed unpaid
attache at Vienna. Mr. Ernest Clay, unpaid attaci éat
Madrid, is appointed unpaid attaché at Paris. Mr. Percy
Milford, unpaid attaché at Dresden, is appointed unpaid
attache at Berlin. Mr. James Russell, unpaid attache
at Berlin is appointed unpaid attache at Dresden. Mr.
Frederick Bernal, consul at Madrid, id appointed to be

consul at Carthagena, New Granada.—Observer.
LADY HAN.ELOcic.—The lady of the late Sir H. Have-
lock has been staying at Diver's Dover Castle Hotel;
Dover, during the past week. Her ladyship was in
Dover, on a visit, some six years since, with her brave
husband, the lamented hero of a hundred Indian fights,
who during his brief stay won for himself esteem in
military cire!es here, as he did wherever he was known,
either as a private Christian gentleman, or as one of the
finest specimens of his profession.—Dover Chronicle.

GREENWICH HOSPITAL—Another memorial has been
sent in to the Lords of the Admiralty by certain old
naval captains and other officers of Greenwich Hospital,
praying to be allowed their half-pay in the same manner
as is now granted to the admirals of that establishment.
The Lords of the Admiralty adhere to their former
answer on the subject.
NEW COVENT-GAADEN THEATRE. —A comfortable sight
in Bow-atreelgigvhere criminal sights are more numerous
than comfole ones) has been shown within the last
few days in the form of a gigantic urn, hoisted to its
own peculiar corner hard by the Kemble Tavern, which
tells that the bricklayers of the new Opera House have
reached what Mrs. Gamp called "the parapidge." The
cementers, too, are setting to work on the face of the
building—and we are assured by persons who have no
interest in spreading delusions, that the building can be
ready in time for the proposed opening in May.—Athe-
nceunz.
MR. RAREY'S HORSE-TAMING AND TRAINING.—On
Saturday Mr. Rarey held his first class for instructing
his subscribers in his method of training colts and sub-
duing vicious horses at the Duke of Wellington's Riding-
,
school, Kensington. The following noblemen and gentle-
men attended :—Viscount Palmerston, Lord Gage, Lord
Hdl, Earl Grosvenor, the Marquis of Stafford, the Hon.
R. C. Hill, Mr. R. Stephenson, M.P., the Earlof Annesley,
the Earl of Bessborougb, the Marques f a.bereern, Lady
Mildred Beresford Hope, Lord Eustace Cecil, Lard
Dufferin, Mr. J. Lewis Ricardo, M.P., the Hon, Admiral
Route Mr. Thomas Critchley, Lord Alfred Paget, Col.
elirey, the Marquis of Breadalbane, the Earl of Warwick,
and Earl Granville. At the end of the lesson, during
which Mr. Rarey first practised his method on a grey
entire horse, the property of the Marquis of Stafford,
and afterwards on a chestnut entire horse of the Duke of
Wellington, Lord Palmerston wrote, "I have witnessed
Mr. Rarey's process with great satisfaction ;" and this
was signed by all present. Earl Granville, who himself
experimented on his own cob, added, "Mr. Rarey's
method appears to me to be perfectly satisfactory."
INDIAN FINANCE.—A return to the House of Lords,
on the motion of Lord Monteagle of Brandon, shows
that in 1855-56 (the last year af complete returns) the
total income of the several Presidencies and Govern-
ments of India amounted to 28,891,2991., and the total
expenditure to 26,599,4611., leaving a surplus of
2,291,8381. This was reduced to a net deficit of
972,7911., after deducting the charges defrayed in Eng-
land, which amounted to 3,264,6291. The net deficit in
1854-65 was 1,707,3641., and in 1853-54 2,044,1171.
On the 30th of April, 1857, the total balances in the
several Indian treasuries amounted to 13,57,59,615
Company's rupees, or 12,727,4641. The total amount of
debt in India on the 30th April, 1856, was 50,483,3691.,
and the annual interest thereon payable 2,140,5771.
THE CONDEMNED CULPRIT AT YORK.—The unhappy
man, Joseph Shepherd, who was convicted, on Tuesday
last, of the wilful murder of Bethel Parkinson, at Wads-
worth Moor, near Halifax, is now confined in the con
demned cell in York Castle. Since his conviction he has
conducted himself in the most hardened manner, and is
apparently indifferent to the awful fate that awaits him.
He eats, drinks, and sleeps well, and is in good spirits,
not the slightest ttace of depression of mind being dis-
cernible in him. On Friday the culprit was visited by
his father, the Rev. T. Sutton (chaplain of the castle),
and also by Mr. Price (the learned counsel who so ably
defended him). They were in consultation with the
wretched man for some time, endeavouring to bring
about a change for the better in his mind, but with what
success we cannot learn.
A WARNING TO WIZARDS.—Signor Boson, wizard,
has been for a fortnight giving exhibitions of legerdemain
in Leeds. On Friday night he gave his concluding per-
formance in the Music Hall, and in order to attract a
good audience, it was announced on the walls that 601.
worth of jewellery would be given away in different lots
to the holders of certain tickets. Borne Yet kshiremen
are fond of getting mare than a shilling's worth fur a
shilling ; there was a good muster of this class, the
gallery being quite full. During the first part of the
entertainment the jewellery, consisting of an electro-
plated service, a gold watch, &c., was exhibited
on the platform, and many longing eyes were
directed towards it. It was noticed that many
policemen were in the Music Hall, and that they
entered just at the time when the prizes ought to be
distributed. A magisterial prohibition had been sent to
the wizard, to the effect that his "prize scheme" was
illegal, and that if he persisted in being liberal he might
be fined 1001., or be imprisoned for a period of seven
months. The police were in attendance party to see
the magistrate's order obeyed, and partly to preserve
the peace, as the general Yorkshire objection to be
hoaxed was well known. Signor Bosco announqed this
prohibition after the first part of the entertainment, and
it was immediately received with every derronst ation
of dismatisfaction. The occupants of the gallery were
loud and furious, declaring in no very mild lay gunge
that it was a swindle. Bosco endeavoured to calm
them by offering to give the jewellery to any charity
in Leeds, as a proof that "he did not want to obtain
money by false pretence." This was replied to by cries
of "Let's have our money back," and confusion became
worse confounded. At last, Signor Bosco suggested
that a jury of twelve, with a chairman, should be se-
lected from the audience, and that, whatever verdict
they might return he would abide by. This plan was
adopted, four being chosen from each division of the
house. Amongst the jurymen was the junior member of
a noted law firm in the town, and also a gentleman well
acquainted with the ju,"cial business of the West Riding.
The jury retired to the ante-room to consider their ver-
dict, and the audience waited with clamour for nearly
arr hour. At the end of that time the jury returned.
and the foreman delivered the following verdict :
" That Signor Bosco, having been informed on the pre-
vious night that the prise distribution was illegal, ought
to have made that publicly known before the entertain.
meat commenced. Having failed to du so, the jury had
decided that the money should be returned as follows:-
Is. 61. each t, those occupying the front seats; is, to
each in the second ; and 9d. to the gallery occupants."
The verdict was received with tremendous applause, and
being acquiesced in by Signor Bosco the money was
, accordingly returned.

ARRIVAL OF BARON BRUYNOTV AT SAVER.
-CONGRATULATORY ADDRESS,

Early on Saturday morning Baron Brunnow,
the Russian Ambassador, arrived at Dover, after
an absence of four years from this country. The
Mayor and Corporation and a number of the prin-
cipal residents of the town waited on his Excellency
at the Ship Hotel, and presented to him an address
of congratulation and welcome. Baron Brunnow
replied as follows :
" Mr. Mayor, and Aldermen and Burgesses of the
ancient and loyal town and port of Dover,—l beg to
re turn you my most sincere, hearty, and respectful thanks,
for the honour you have been pleased to confer on me in
giving me this cordial welcome on my return to this
country, where I have always been so kindly received.
Nothing can be more gratifying to me than such a
reception, especially as it comes from those I may vex-
tare to call old friends. Dover is a town in which I
am not a etranger. I have spent many happy hours
here ; and it is rendered sacred to me by one recollec-
tion in partieular, which I am sure is alike dear to all
your hearts—the memory of the late illustrious Duke of
Wellington. He was not only the Lori Warden of the
Cinque Ports, but the real friend of this town ; and I
congratulate myself that I had the satisfaction to be
honoured with his friendship. I have not yet had the
honour of presenting my credentials at the court of your
illustrious sovereign, and I look upon this expression of
your esteem, therefore, as a private individual rather
than in my official capacity. I assure you I heartily
respond to all the feelings to which you have given
utterance. I have always been of opinion that the
existence of good feeling between two great nations
strengthens the hands of each. lam the same man now
as you have always known me, and I can assure you
that my best endeavours shall not be wanting t o main-
tain that good feeling which so happily exists between
England and Russia."
His Excellency left Dover for London by the 12
o'clock train of the South Eastern Railway.

THE ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, GRAY'S

INN-ROAD.

On Saturday several repro-eutatives of the Press at •
tended by invitation at the Royal Free Hospital, with
the view of being made acquainted, by personal inspec-
tion, with the internal arrangements of the institution
and its fitness for carrying out the benevolent inten-
tions of its founder, Wm. Marsden, Esq., M.D. Toe
Royal Free Hospital, we should first state, was founded
in February, 1828, the great and distinguishing prin-
ciple of the institution being, that "destitution and
disease should alone be the passport for obtaining free
and instant relief,"—and that principle is thus carried
out : —Under the head In-door patients—Foreigners,
strangers, and others in sickness or disease, having
neither friends nor homes, are admitted into the wards
of this hospital on their own application, so far as the
means of the charity will permit ; and under the bead
Out-door Patients—all sick and diseased persons, hav-
ing no other means of obtaining relief, may attend at
this hospital every day, at one o'clock, when they will
receive medical and surgical advice and medicine free.
It appeared, by a statement with which we were fur-
nished, that the number of persons who have participated
in the benefits of the charity since its formation in
February, 1828, up to December, 1857, amounted to
608,685. Of those patients a number were unfortunate
temales, many of whom returned to a life of respecta-
bility, having obtained medical assistance without ex-
posure of previous errors, and, in addition, having re-
ceived also pecuniary assistance from the inititution.
The inspection proved to be of the most satisfactory
character. The wards, in which 100 beds are made up,
were exceedingly clean and well ventilated, and all the
arrangements, as regarded nurses, &e , well attended to.
Including the new wards, we ur.derstood that 250 beds
could be made up, and room could be provided for 400
Medical officers are always on duty, and the capacity
and usefulness of the institution are only limited by the
want of funds.

UNIVERSITY INTELLIGENCE.

OXFORD, MARCH 21.

The University sermons were this day preached—in
the morning by the Rev. H. L. Manse', Bampton Lec-
turer, and in the afternoon by the Rev. E. Palm, of Sr.
John's College. The sermon on Thursday (the Annun-
ciation) is appointed to be preached by the Rev. H. E.
Moberly, of New College.
In the Convocation to be holden on Thursday, March
25, at 2 o'clock, the nomination of the Rev. Frederick
Bulley, D.D., President of Magdalen College, to be
Curator of the Taylor Institution, in the place of the
Rev. M. Pattison, 8.D., Fellow of Lincoln College,
whose period of office has expired, will be submitted for
the approbation of the House.
In a Convocation held on Saturday, at two o'clock,
the proposal to allow the Savilian Professor (Mr. Don-
kin) to occupy, rent free, the house in Broad-street re-
cently in the occupation of Mr. Wood, was accepted by
the house. -
The Rev. B. Price, of Pembroke College, Sadie's.
Professor of Natural Philosophy, has been permitted by
a vote of the College, under the powers conferred by the
recent statutes, to retain his Fellowship notwithstanding
his being married.
Erratum.—The name of Mr. Luke of Balliel College,
was accidentally printed as " Mr.,•Lake" in our ac-
count of the Hertford Scholarship on Saturday.