The Sun.
London, England, 1867-08-30 00:00:00

LONDON, FRIDAY, AUG. 30, 1867.

An interesting ceremony took place at Man-
chester on Wednesday, when Lord GRANVILLE laid
the foundation-stone of a new institution for the
educ.vion of nece sit,Jus children of warehousemen
and c►erks. For some time past it has been univer-

sally acknowledged that such an institution was
required, and, indeed, greatly to be desired, and so
far back as 1854 a meeting was held concerning its
establishment. It has been extended from time to
time, and finally it was settled to erect the proposed
building. The affair passed off very well, and a
numerous company assembled to do honour to the
procedigs. The secretary of the institution read
an address to Lord GRANVILLE, which fully ex-
plained the purposes of the thing, and set forth the
desirability of conducting the matter. Six children
were elected in the October of 1851. The increas-
ing number of children admitted since then has
rendered it advisable for the committee to have an
institution of their own, and place the children more
immediately under their control and supervision.
Accordingly, in 1861 the premises now in use were
taken, but the number of children presented to them
for election continually increasing, and the very
crowded state of the schools in 1861, rendered it
desirable for them to appeal to the friends and sup-
porters of the institution for aid to erect schools
that could contain at least one hundred children.
Lord STANLEY presided over a public dinner in
furtherance of this scheme, and.a sum of £4,000
was subscribed. Further on a bazaar was held, in
the Free Trade Hall, at which a further sum of
£l,OOO was received. Arrangements have been
made on a large scale, and a suitable building is to
be erected, of which the foundation-stone was laid on
Wednesday. Some further sums will be required,
but there is no doubt of their being obtained.
Lord GRANVILLE made some suitable remarks as
to the interesting nature of the occasion which
brought them together, and made special reference
to the speech of Lord STANLEY, whom they had
bad the good fortune to select as their exponent—
" one of the best business men of the country, and
a countryman of their own." The noble lord had
said that while there were objections to " eleemosy-
nary aid—nay, institutions—this ought, then, rather
to serve as a stimulus to what might be called a
high class of insurance very admiral* in itself."
Lord GRANVILLE alluded to some circumstances
which gave him great satisfaction, one being that
they contrived to admic twenty-five percent. more
children to the advantages of the institution, and
the annual subscriptions have also greatly increased.
Ife entirely agreed with his lordship that if the in-
stitution is to succeed, it must do so through the
efforts of those will were interested " with the pos-
sible fate of their own children, and still more with
the actual fate of a small percentage of their num-
ber." The education of the various classes of the
community is a subject which has of late earnestly
engaged the attention of many ; and Manchester
deserves credit for the energetic manner in which it
has taken up the matter in this instance.
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Referring to this important question of educa-
tion, Lord GRANVILLE amused his hearers by saying
that it would be very unbecoming for him, whom
they had kindly asked to meet them that day,
having lost his place, but he trusted not his
character, to take advantage of his position by
saying a word on party politics. All parties nowa-
days possess numerous educationists in their ranks.
Without touching upon dangerous topics, the noble
lord went on to mention that an act of Parliament
had been passed which gave great extension of the
suffrage to boroughs and counties in this country;
but he added that he did not share the belief of
those who feared the result of such political
power being conferred. The good of the change

would far outweigh the evil wrought by it ; and I
one good which was already produced was th I
way in which education was spoken of. This is
very true, far on all sides, we fiad that it is consi-
dered advisable to extend the education of those
admitted to the franchise. No one of expe-
rience or intelligence can deny the import.
ance of doing this, and so fitting the classes
upon whom the privilege is conferred more freely
and completely for the responsible task which lies
before them. Lord GRANVILLE put the case very
fairly when he said that great improvements had
been made during the last quarter of a century in
the quality of the education afforded, but with re-
spect to the number of persons the matter was
different. At present, unhappily, there are hun-
dreds of thousands who desire no benefits for these
places of education. As one of the chief
hindrances in the way of remedying this evil,
Lord GRANVILLE thinks that the Conscience
Clause should be extended to children, and expressed
his-confident opinion that the present Government
would not object to it ; and as they will have great
advantages now in dealing with such matters, he
was sanguine as to the results of the experiment.
There is a great deal of force in the argumentof the
noble lord, that those few who have scruples in the
nntter will be more ready to make conc:ssions to
the present Government than to the late one. The
noble lord's speech was well calculated to ad-
vance the cause of education generally, as well
as the prospects of the institution then immediately
under consideration. Mr. BAYLEY, M.P., in a few
appropriate remarks, called attention to the fact
that the Emperor and Empress of the FRENCH had
lately received several hundred schoolmasters at a
levee ; and, after rejoicing that education was held
in such high repute in France, he trusted that it
I would not be long before the" same degree of honour
I was paid to it in this country." Altogether the
proceedings at Manchester were of the most inte-
resting kind, and worthy of the occasion.

The proce2dings and exertions of the House of
Commons, during the recent session, have been so
amply discussed during the time of their labours
that it seems at first sight that there is little left to
talk about during the recess. Mr. GRAVES, M.P.,
howcvLr, in addressing the half-yearly meeting of
the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, finds some-
thing to say. He looks upon the subject from a
new light and, certainly, in one of our first com-
rcereial cities, the relations between commerce and
the national representation form a very apppro-
priate topic. Mr. GRAVES thinks the commercial
interests of the country are inadequately represented
in the House of Commons. His experience in the
House leads him, he says, to that conclusion, and if
he looks to facts he finds the same result. " Within
the last few years," said Mr. GRAVES, " ten or
fifteen, we had almost doubled our exports and im-
ports. We were now approaching very close to
500 million per annum of both imports and exports,
and he did feel that the extent of representation in
the House of Commons which other classes and in-
terests enjoyed did not bear a just proportion to
that possessed by the commercial interest, and he
trusted that under the n nv constitution it would be
materially strengthened." There is, t owever, a
reason to be found for this in the engrossing
nature of commercial pursuits. To succeed in com-
merce as in politics it is necessary to devote time
and thought and energy to the cause, and the very
men who might be best fitted to represent the in-
terests of their order are too busy in the pursuit of
their vocation to turn their attention to politics.
Mr. GRAVES, however, showed in his speech that
commercial matters are not altogether overlooked in
the House of Commons, fur, although he admitted
that the past session had not been very fruitful of
practical legislation, he alluded to one or two acts of
great imkortance. One of these, the Companies
Amendment Act, he declared, was nly second in

importance to ti ie Reform Bill itself. Mr. GRAVES
entered upon several points in this measure which
be thought bigt dy advantageous, both to the public
generally and %to the companies themselves. The
condition of of r companies just now is not very
flourishing, 1'42 t the painful experience gained by
the credulous: and the speculative during the last
two years will lead, we may hope, to more care and
prudence in Cie administration of their affairs for
the future. L Ir. GRAVES was especially pleased
with the power conferred by the new Act on
companies to make their managers and direc-
tors unlimited in their responsibility, since
he thought its effect could not fail to
produce greater care and discretion in the guidance
of affairs. Without doubt many companies are at
the present moment suffering from the effects of
the panic created by last year's misfortunes, whereas
a better and more e Actual system of registration
would have enabled their shareholders to under-
stand their exact position and the extent of their
liability, and they would not then be ready, as now,
to abandon their shares at the first rumour of
alarm.

The question of Government telegraphic com-
munication was discussed by Mr. GRAVES
at some length. The Liverpool Chamber
of Commerce lately presented a petition to
Parliament, praying that Government would
assume the charge of the whole telegraphic system
of the country. Objections have been raised to this
scheme,which Mr. GRAVES answered by pointing to
the example of Belgium and Switzerland, in both
of which countries the Government plan works ex-
tremely well At the same time we must remember
that in all continental countries the Governments
are in the habit of undertaking a great deal more than
our own administration ever does. Englishmen have
a wholesome horror of unnecesary official interference
with private enterprise, and the open competition
which they favour usually tends to the rapid de-
velopment and successful working of any branch of
industry. The Liverpool Chamber of Commerce,
however, who knows something of the matter,
maintains that the telegraphic system of the coun-
try is not made so publicly useful as it might be.
It is a subject that can be easily inquired into, and
since the days of monopolies are coming to an end,
the companies must either be stirred up to more
vigorous action or compelled to abandon their
claims. It is quite evident from Mr. GRAVES'S
speech that although the great question of Parlia-
mentary Reform is settled there are plenty of
reforms on a smaller scale to be carried out, even in
the commercial world, and we hope he will find
other M.P's. as energetic as himself about them.
Since {sir. GRAVES belongs nominally to the Conser-
vative party it is encouraging to find him so liberal
in his views. In referring to the reductions which
he wished to see in the Customs duties, he quoted
statistics to show how great were the benefits which
had accrued from removing trade restrictions. It
is hardly likely, nowadays, that a retrograde policy
would be adopted, but it is always satisfactory to
get a fresh adherent from another party. Among
the necessary improvements Mr. GRAVES referred
to the Merchant Shipping Act. Something has
been done this year, but more is needed; and this
is a subject upon which Liverpool is well qualified
to judge, and in which Liverpool men are deeply
concerned. The condition of our merchant seamen
hitherto reflects little credit on either the authorities
or the shipowners, but since it is never too late to
mend, we must hope that, after the many painful
revelations that have been made, all parties will
address themselves next Session to do the work in

earnest.

CORRESPONDENCE FR9III PARIS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
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situation i o n review: Evening.—
" The interview at Salzburg, far from constituting
of
for the Powers an object of attention or uneasiness,
should be considered as a new guarantee given to
the peace of Europe. The two Sovereigns, whose
policy inspires only ideas of moderation, were
happy to exchange proofs of the esteem and sym-
pathy which represents their personal dispositions,
as well as the sentiments of their subjects.
" The latest information which has reached the
Spanish Government represents the insurrection as
approaching its termination. The Captain General
of the province of Catalonia has prolonged for three
days the delay of 48 hours allowed to the rebels
who desired to profit by the amnesty. Thanks to
the fidelity of the army, the devotion of the civil
authorities, and to the appreciation of their true in-
terests exhibited by the population, they seem to
reckon at Aladrid upon the speedy and com-
plete repression of the insurrectionary move-
ment. The attention of the Government
has been called to the insufficiency of the harvest.
In order to remedy the evil the Queen has issued a
decree, which for four months will permit the itn-
portation•of corn and flour into Spain by the ports
of the Mediterranean on payment of a very small
duty.

The Italian Government continue to adopt the
necessary measures to insure respect for the Con-
vention of the 15th of September. Troops are
posted near the Pontifical frontiers. The territory
is guarded between Gaete and Orbitello by ships of
war. Perfect tranquillity is maintained in the
Pontifical States."

The Prussian Moniteur publishes an ordinance,
dated August 22d, which establishes provincial
States in the former kingdom of Hanover. Accord-
ing to this ordnance, the territory of the ancient
kingdom of Hanover forms a provincial , union.
This union enjoys Corp6ration rights. It is repre-
sented by provincial States, which will assemble
in a Provincial Diet. This Diet is composed
of three classes. 'The class of great landed
proprietors and deputies of the equestrian
orders. The Class of the cities compo3ed of depu-
ties from tho magistracy and the municipalities, and
the order of the Commons composed of deputies from
the Commons.

Among other interesting incidents connected with
the visit of the Emperor to Lille, it is related that
when his Majesty left the great cotton spinning
factory of Monlins, Lille, his carriage proceeded
along the Boulevard d'ltalie, which was nearly de-
serted at the time. An old man, bent double with
age, was walking by the side of the road. He was
not aware that the Emperor was so near to him,
and he proceeded onwards. But the Emperor bad
noticed the medal of St. Helena upon his breast, and
he ordered the carriage to be stopped and made a
sign to the old man to come up to him. The old
man could hardly believe his eyes. "It is my Ern_
peror," said he with tears of joy and with much
emotion, for be recognised 11;s Majesty, having seen
him the evening before, and he was plotting home
wearily to his village, some leagues distant, well
satisfied with his journey. The Emperor questioned
him very kindly, and listened with greet attention to
the enumeration of the many campaigns in which
the old soldier had served, for he " had fought in
famous battles." His Majesty did not fail to bestow
a mark of his munificence upon the ancient warrior,
a circumstance which, no doubt, enabled him to bear

his 87 years with a lighter heart and less difficulty.
On Monday the Prefect of the Seine at Oise in-
vited the members of the Council General of bis
departnient to a grand dinner. At dessert, M.
Baroche, Keeper of the Se tls, in proposing a toast
to the Emperor, referred in eloquent terms to the
many ameliorations effected during the Emperor's
reign, and spoke of the " esientially pacific cha-
racter of his policy."

"Be confident then, gentlemen; let us resolutely
follow the Emperor who invites 113 to pursue the
labours of peace? the inexhaustible source of riches

ani prosperity." M. Baroche then alluded to " our
glorious Empress," so intimately associated with the
noble ideas of the Emperor, and whose generous
soul sympathised with all misfortunes, as well
as it reached and animated all the great views
which had for object the honour and prosperity of
France. This speech was often intcrruped by fer-
vent applause, and the toast to the Emperor, Em-
press, and Imperial Prince, was drunk with un-
bounded applause.

The Exhibition affords proof of the great and im-
portant works undertaken by the municipal admi-
nistration of Paris, with the view to bring to the
city the excellent water of the river Dhuys. Near
the Porte St. Dominique is a fountain supplied with
this water, which many drink with much pleasure.
It is peculiarly limpid and excellent in every respect.
The source where the aqueduct commences, which
brings this water to Paris, is in the commune of
Parguay (Aisne). It is about 135 kilometres long,
and traverses four departments. The reservoir is at
Meuilmontant. The masonry and details of this
aqueduct are admirable. It was commenced on the
20th of June, 1863, and on the 11th of September
1865 there was a plentiful supply of the water from
the Dhuys in the reservoir at Meuilmontant.
The telegrams drawn up by the Spanish Govern-
ment continue to announce the maintenance of
tranquillity, the suppression of the insurrection, the
loyalty of the troops, and all that ; but as it has not
yet allowed either the Madrid or the Barcelona
papers to be sent to France, we are in Paris unable
to judge of the accuracy of the assertion that order
is everywhere restored. Most of the Paris journals
believe that the movement is an exceedingly grave
one, and that the end is not yet.
The Salzburg polemics are by no means exhausted.
On the contrary, the reports and fabrications are
still prolific. One writer goes so far as to say that
England is likely to join the allianci between
France and Austria. There is much irritation
among the Prussian journalists. M. Bismarck's
organ, the Gazette of Northern Germany, con-
tinues to assert that the interview between
the two Emperors did not lead t 3 any important
result or arrangement whatever. The German
papers, on the contrary, will have it that the
meeting had the object and intention cf holding
out a threat against Germany ; and they threaten,
by way of counterpoise, that Prussia will enter into
a close alliance with Russia. There is a report that
Bismarck meditates a sort of opposition to the
Royal meeting at Salzburg, by arranging a meeting
between the Kings of Bavaria and Wurtemburg and
the Grand Dukes of Baden and Hesse Darmstadt.
As to the Austrian papers they augur very pacific
results from the meeting at Salzburg.
Two more eminent members of the Faculty of
Medicine of Paris have just died—Messrs. Guibourt
and Behier. M. Behier died very suddenly.
The Court of Assize of the Seine has just sen-
tenced a man named Francois Taysse to hard labour
for life for the murder of an old gentleman named
Poluche. The prisoner robbed him, murdered him,
and set fire to his house, but the jury contrived to
see " extenuating circumstances" in the case, so he
escapes the guillotine.
The literary world has been rather excited by an
alleged discovery made by M. Philarete Charles of
the Institute of some letters of Pascal, which would
prove that Pascal was acquainted with the law of
gravitation before Sir Isaac Newton. In short,
that Pascal made all the great discoveries attributed
to Newton. It is believed that these letters are
forgeries.

A married woman named Martha Tordo was
executed on Monday at Tourette Leven, in the
department of the Alpes Maritime, some ten or a
dozen miles from Nice, for the murder of her father.
She was perfectly calm and composed, and did not
exhibit the, least fear. Unusual in the case of parri-
cides, the culprit was covered with a black veil, was
en chemise, and barefooted. She kissed her hand
and smiled at several acquaintances among the
crowd a few seconds before the executioner per-
formed his fatal office. The Sun wntained the
particulars of the murder at the time.
I learn a fact from a private letter from Bayonne,
which proves the savage feeling of the Government
in regard to the insurrection. Thirty-seven peasants
have been shot at Castella do la Plana. Their
crime was this :—They went to the church, rang
the bells, and cried " Viva la Libertad." They
were unarmed, and yet they were executed as
rebels.

The cholera rages to a fearful extent at Rome.
There were 70 deaths in one day. Among the
victims are a sister of Cardinal Antonelli and a
daughter of Prince Arsoli. The cholera at Rome
seems to select the rich rather than the poor.