The Sun.
London, England, 1867-10-28 00:00:00

Tirt: SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 28, 1867

late war in. 'Germany that Italy was made free,
and those► who then rejoiced in that happy
issue m net now mourn the adverse turn that events
have ta3o n. It is of course impossible for GARI-
BALDI ankl his forces to gain the day over French
troops, •a,nd the next news will very likely be that
the bram a but infatuated chief has met his death or
been nu, de prisoner. The aspect of affairs is in-
deed disc..ouraging, and all the more so on account
of the promised change for the better which was
given to, us last week—a respite that has turned
out to be• as brief as it was illusory for all the im-
portant irrurests concerned in the matter.

The North German Parliament has ended its
brief sese.on, and it may be noticed that these
assemblies in Germany aro seldom allowed a very
long tenure. Perhaps it would not be politic to
let them have too much space for action, and too
many opportunities for reflection afforded to them ;
but be that as it may, we no sooner think that they
are in the full swing of their work than forthwith
comes the news of its suspension and stoppage. The
speech of King WILLIAM on the occasion was much
the same as usual in such transactions, and
expressed the amount of self-satisfaction that ap-
pears eternally to pervade the minds of Prussian
authorities when they take a retrospective glance
at their policy. After making a flourish about the
success of the Federal Budget, the liability to mili-
tary service, and so on, the KING is obliged to
confess a practical failure in respect to the Treaty
relative to the continuation of the Zollverein to the
Southern States. That is not yet assured, but no
indication of a compromise is shown in this
discourse. On the contrary, his MAJESTY
declares that the "indispensable reform of the
constitution of the Zollverein must not be sacrificed
to temporary difficulties." Previous to the delivery
of the Royal Speech Count BISMARCK stated at the
morning sitting the position of affairs with respect
to the Zollverein Treaty with the Southern States.
He said that the Government had hoped that these
States would not withdraw from the Federal
treaties, but that the intelligence they had received
made them think that the Prussian Parliament
would reject the Treaty. He concluded with the
significant intimation that if the new Treaty were
not accepted, notice would be immediately given
of Prussia's withdrawal from the old Treaty.
This does not look very promising at any rate ;
but it was out of all character for the Berlin Go-
vernment to suppose that every State would bow
down to their behests, no matter how oppressive
their propositions were, and how little calculated
to serve the interests of those upon whom they
forced them.

matter demands attention on the part of our autho-

rities.

The organ of the National Lifeboat Institution,
while defending the English sailors generally from
the accusations of violence, admits that their claims
are often extortionate, and sums up very succinctly
the difficulties of the case. The writer of the article
in question says, very sensibly, that it is useless to
appeal, as the French writers do, to the " duty
of humanity and confraternity," or to expect men
in following their business to be actuated by
chivalrous motives, but he thinks that some
legislation might be wisely directed to re-
strain them. He says Ist—That they as a
body possess a monopoly, and make their
own estimate of the value of their services ; 2d,
The majority of the vessels they assist belong to
the coasting trade, whose masters and owners are
mean enough to depreciate the danger they have
escaped from as soon as it is past ; 3d, Their profits
are uncertain, and the proceeds of one service often
has to maintain the men and their families for
weeks ; 4th, The profession is overstocked and the
men are improvident. The difficulty of legislative
interference is very great, from the fact of the only
witnesses being parties immediately concerned, and
in the terms of the Act much margin is left for
the decision of the adjudicator. So vast are the
interests engaged from the extent of our maritime
traffic that the question is growing in importance
every year, and unless some reform is instituted the
grievance will increase rather than diminish. If
the machinery of our naval courts were less tedious
and cumbrous in its action, they would be a protec-
tion instead of a threat to the shipowner in the case
of exorbitant demands, and we hope that the spring
session of Parliament will not be allowed to pass
without the matter being looked into.

Napoleon arrived on the ground, accompanied by
r Marshal Niel, Alarshal Bszaine, and a brilliant staff.
The Emperor of Austria came with his two brothers,
the Duke do Leuchtenberg, and Prince Napoleon.
Never were more hearty or more enthusiastic accla-
mations, oftentimes repeated. The general attend-
ance upon the Emperor of Austria included Baron
de Beust, and many other eminent personages.
General Fleury, Grand Master of the Horse, was
particularly noticed among those in close attendance
upon the Emperor Napoleon. He is a remarkably fine
man, and looked every inch a soldier. In the Imperial
Tribune, before which the troops defiled, were the
Empress Eugenie, the Queen of Holland, the Prince
Alexander, her son, the Duchess of Cambridge, the
Princess Clotilde, and the Prince and Princess de
Metternich. The bands played admirably. One
very remarkable feature of this great spectacle was
that at a review of a French army one of the airs
played amidst general enthusiasm was " Rule
Britannia." This was probably in compliment to
the presence of the Duchess of Cambridge.
I mentioned at the time it occurred the particulars
of the murder of a Mons. Duguet, whose body was
afterwards cut to pieces, and the mutilated portions
of it found in the Seine and the canal St. Marten.
A man named Avinain has been tried for the murder
before the Court of Assize of the Seine, found
guilty, and sentenced to death. The motive was
robbery. The deceased, who attended the markets,
had often large sums of money about him, and the
evidence left no doubt that the prisoner first robbed,
then murdered him, and cut the body into pieces.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE,

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

THE ROMAN QUESTION.

PARIS, Oct. 28.

The Moniteur of this morning says—" Despatches
from Monte Rotondo state that the Pontifical gar-
rison remained masters of this place after two suc-
cessive assaults upon the part of the Garibaldians.
It is believed that, leaving Monte Rotondo behind
him, Garibaldi has taken the direction of Rome. A
Pontifical column, detached from the garrison of
Rome, is advancing to meet his bands.

Tho Moniteur also publishes the treaty of com-
merce and navigation concluded on the 29th July,
1867, between France and the Pontifical States.

FLORENCE, Oct. 26, 2 30 p.m.
Garibaldi has been victorious at Monte Rotondo,
Three cannon were taken.

An attack on Rome is expected. The Papa'
troops are greatly fatigued. The Pope is in Castel
Angelo.
The Ministry is not yet formed.

PROCLAMATION OF THE KING OF ITALY.
FLORENCE, Oct. 27, Evening.
The following proclamation of King Victor Em-
manuel to the Italian people has just been issued in

this capital :
" Italians,—Bauds of volunteers, excited and
seduced by a party without my authorisation or
that of my Government, have violated the frontier
of the State. The respect equally due by all citi-
zens to the laws and international stipulations sanc-
tioned by Parliament and by me, under these
serious circumstances, prescribes an inexorable debt
of honour.

" Europe knows that the flag raised in
territories adjacent to ours, and upon which
is inscribed destruction to the supreme spiri-
tual authority of the Head of the Catholic
religion, is not mine. This attempt places our com-
moL country in the most serious danger. It im-
poses upon me the imperious duty of saving at the
same time our honour and the country, and of not
confounding in one two causes absolutely distinct,
two different objects.

" Italy must be secured against the dangers she
may run. Europe must be convinced that, faith-
ful to her engagements, Italy does not desire to be,
and cannot be, the disturber of public order.
" A war with our ally would be a fratricidal war
between two armies who have fought for the same
cause. As holder of the right of peace or war, I
cannot tolerate its usurpation. I feel confident,

;herefore, that the voice of reason will be listened
,o, and that the Italian citizens who have violated

that right will promptly withdraw behind the line
of our troops.
" The dangers which disorders and rash schemes
may create amongst us must be appeased by main-
taining the firm authority of the Government and
the inviolability of the laws. The honour of the
country is in my hands, and the confidence the na-

Lion has shown in me during the saddest periods
cannot fail me. When calm shall be restored to
men's minds, and public order shall be fully re-
established, according to the vote of Parliament, my
Government, in agreement with that of France, will
endeavour, with all loyalty, to make a practicable
arrangement calculated to put an end to the serious
and important Roman question.

"I have had, and always shall have, confidence
in your wisdom, as you have had in the affection
of your King for this great country, which, thanks
to our common sacrifices, we have at last restored
to the number of nations, and which we must hand
down entire and honoured to our children."

The proclamation is signed by the King and al

,he Ministers.

The new Ministry is formed as follows : General
Meuabrea takes the portfolio of Foreign Affairs,
with the presidency of the Council; Signor Gual-
terio, Interior; Signor Cambray Digny, Finance;
Signor Cantelli, Public Works ; General Bertole
Viule, War; Signor Mari, Justice. Until the com-
plete formation of the Cabinet General Menabrea
will also assume the ad interim direction of the
Ministry of the Marine, Signor Cambray Digny of
Agriculture, and Signor Cantelli of Public Instruc-
tion.

PLYMOUTH, OCt. 28.

The Royal Mail steamship Atrato, from the
West Indies, is reported off here, and is expected to
arrive about noon.

FRANCE.

The Naples journals state that the Archbishop of
that city was a few days robbed of his cloak while
proceeding in his carriage to one of the city
churches to administer confirmation.

The journals announce the death of the Countess
Danner, morganatic wife of the late King of Den-
mark, Frederick 11.
The Meridional of Avignon states that the
small-pox is at present raging in that city, and
asks if vaccination ought not to be made in every
case compulsory.
A large manufacturer at St. Brice (Marne),
named Lefevre, is providing his workmen with bread
at the rate of 2fr. 50c. the twelve pounds, or 50
centimes under the price at Paris.
BOURSE, Oct. 26, Two o'clock.—The market
opened at very low rates, but it has steadily im-
proved, although a great loss remains. Threes, at
first at 67f. 5c., have advanced to G7f. 50c., reduc-
ng the fall to 55c. Italian Fives, after opening at
43f. 95c,, are now at 44f. 5c., a loss of lf. sc. Cre-
dit Foncier Shares have declined 22f. 50c., to 1,256 f.
25c ; Credit Mobilier 5f., to 180 f. ; and Paris Gas
Shares 15f., to 1,4101. Tho principal Railway
Shares have fallen on an average about sf. each.

Three o'clock.—The dos!, was as follows :

43-yesr.C9nt.

-End of month
3 por Cent
End of month 67 70

Bank Shares 3280
ltal,aa Loan
End of month 4l 70
Mexican Loan
Do. Bonds
Spanish Throes
Home Debt —
Deferred —

Credit Mobilier ... 185
Eud of month... 185
Ccedit Foncier ...1265
End of m0nth...1262 50
RAILWA'

Account.
Orleans
Northern ll3O
Lyons and Mediterranean
Southern.... 525
Western
Eastern .. 5.10
Sardinian
Austrian

... 475

Lombard 357/
North of Spain
Saragossa
Roman 4B

POLICE INTELLIGENCE—This Day.

MANSIOg-110USE.

DISTRESSING CASE.- Thornas Sutton, a cabman
out of employment, was charged before the Lord
Mayor, in the Justice-room, at tho Mansion-house,
with having stolen 221bs. of beef, the property
of Mr. Leigh, a butcher, in Leadenhall-market.
Simmons, 141, City police, stated that in conse-
quence of the numerous meat robberies in Leaden-
hall-market he was on duty there, when he saw the
prisoner go to a butcher's (Mr. Leigh's), and take
down a piece of beef . and walk off with it.
He took it down from the hook, and witness fol-
lowed him, and asked him where he was going to
take it. He said " Home." Witness then said that
he must go back with him to the shop, as he
suspected him of having stolen it. He then
said that the constable was right, and that
he had taken it. Witness then took him
into custody. He searched him and found on him
a knife, and stated that he resided at 6, Chequier-
court, which was correct, and he found that he was
married. The officer knew nothing about him.
The beef weighed about 221bs.

the shopman to Mr. Leigh having identified the
beef, the prisoner stated that it was poverty that
forced him to it. lle had not done any work or
made any money for eleven months. Alderman
Wilson had taken his license away from him when
he was a• cabman for being drunk. Ile had
never had a scratch upon it for ten years,
and although he had applied to have the decision
reversed it had not been been granted, and the
commissioners would not renew his license until he
got a letter from Alderman Wilson.

The Lord Mayor said it was a hard else, but
stealing would not improve it. He would remand
him till Saturday.

THAMES.

INGENIOUS SMUGGLING.---Caroline Belville, alias
Granville, a young lady, was brought before Mr.
Benson, charged with smuggling 2i lbs. of foreign
manufactured tobacco and cigars, which had not
paid duty.

Mr. Thomas Edward Mogg, examining officer of
customs, said that he was engaged in over-hauling
the luggage of the passengers in the Schwan, a
German steam-ship, from Bremen, yesterday morn-
ing. The prisoner was one of the passengers. He
examined a very large box or chest which belonged
to her, and asked her if she had anything liable to
duty. She replied in broken English that she had
nothing about her, or in the box that was contra-
band. He examined the goods in the prisoner's
box, and among them was a feather pillow and a
bag tied up very tight. He opened the pillow, and
discovered a pound of cigars and a pound and a
half of foreign manufactured tobacco, mixed up
with the feathers. The pillow had been ripped up
to admit of the introduction of the cigars and to-
bacco, and sewn up again.

The prisoner, in defence, said she was a foreigner
and ignorant of English laws. She did not know
anything about the cigars and tobacco. She did not
smoke or chew.

Mr. Benson—Very likely ; but you are accused
of concealing the tobacco and cigars.
The prisoner said a friend put them in the pillow.
Mr. Benson said the smuggling was done so in-
geniously that he must fine the prisoner 205., which
was double the value and duty of the tobacco and
cigars, which her friend ought to pay for her, if her
statement was true.

The prisoner smiled, handed the fine to Roche,
the gaoler, and asked the magistrate for the tobacco
and cigars.
Mr. Benson—They are forfeited to the Crown—
to the Queen of England.

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HER MAJESTY.

BALMORAL, Oct. 25.
The Queen went out with Princess Louise in tho
morning, and her Majesty drove with Prince and
Princess Christian in the afternoon.

The Duke of Buckingham had the honour of
dining with the Queen and royal family.

Ocr. G.

The
Qieen drove out with Princess Louise and
Prince, Leopold, attended by Lady Ely.
Prince and Princess Christian and Prince Chris-
tian Victor, attended by Mr. Engleheart, left Pal-
moral for Frogtuore.

THE CROWN PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF PRuSSIA.
—At noon on Friday, it is understood, a telegram was re-
ceived at Windsor, announcing that the Crown Princess of
Prussia had been taken ill at Cologne, and was compelled
to abandon altogether her Royal Highness's proposed trip
to England.

PRINCE AND PRINCESS CHRISTIAN.—On Satur-
day morning, about 11 o'clock, their Royal Highnesses the
Prince and Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein ar-
rived at the Great Western Railway nearly at the same
time as the Prince of Wales. The Prince and Princess,
with their infant son and suite, left Ballater on Friday',
and travelling express on the London and North-Western
lino proceeded southward to the Kensington station; thence
their Royal Highnesses travelled over the Great. Western
Railway to Windsor, and drove on reaching the station to
Frogmoro-house, their residence in Windsor-park, where
they await the arrival of the Queen from Scotland.
Iler Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge,
attended by Lady Geraldine Somerset and Lord Frederick
Paulet, arrived last evening at Cambridge Cottage, KeW,
from Paris.

The Duke and Duchesss of Grafton will receive
a shootiug party at Euston Hall, Thetford, during the
present week. The Duke of Cambridge is expected to bo
among the guests.

The Earl and Countess of Dudley are expected
to arrive at Dudley House, Park-lane, early in the week
from Paris, and then go to Buckenham, Brandon, Norfolk,
for shooting.

The Duke of Buccleuch has left Montague House,
Whitehall, for Scotland. The Duchess and the Ladies.
Margaret and Mary Scott remain in town.
The Earl and Countess Spencer arrived at
Spencer House, St. James's, on Saturday, from Paris.
The Duke and Duchess of Marlborough have been
entertaining a select party at Blenheim during the past
week.