The Sun.
London, England, 1866-08-08 00:00:00

ILkILW A.YB.

For Accot.
Orleans
72 50
Northern ll3O
Lyons and Mediterranean 872 50
Southern 527 50
Western 557 50
Eastern
Sardinian
Austrian
Lombard 387 50
North of Spain lOO
Saragossa
Ditto to Barcelona
Roman

The French Press on the King of Prussia's

Speech.

The Debats of yesterday, commenting on the King
opening of Parliament,
of Prussia's speech on the

says :
The language is that of a sovereign proud of having
brought a most difficult enterprise to a successful termina-
tion, but who is not so inflated by victory as to assume the
tone of a master. We now know the real moaning of the
uksespiat owfhtilicebp, rejects of the King
in the entire igno-
rcaortnesetitinutlivohnaich people l conflictiwnePrer
and his Minister, presented the appearance of a gratuitous
and meditated attempt to establish a personal Government
on the ruins of a national representation. These projects
evidently were too much in the nature of a conspiracy to
allow of their being proclaimed in the face of Parliament.
Count Bismarck required a numerous and well-organised
army to carry out his designs, and when the Chamber,
with that persistency which is characteristic of Germans,
refused him the means, year, afteryear, he could not tell thorn
what he wanted that army for. It is doubtlePs to this situa-
tion that King William refers in that passage of his speech
where he represents the conduct of the Government as an
absolute necessity demanded by the interest of the State.
We have no intention of justifying such conduct. We aro
satisfied with finding the historical explanation of it. It
is certain that Count Bismarck and his master embarked
without consulting the nation in a most perilous enterprise.
It succeeded, but it might have failed, and in that case a
fearful responsibility would have fallen on those who pro-
jected it. Success, however, makes people forget and par-
don many things, and it is not likely that the Chamber
will show itself intractable in the presence of accomplished
facts which have so much contributed to the aggrandise-
ment of Prussia. The Government, on its side, having no
longer anything to conceal and no design to carry out with-
out the co-operation of Parliament, has no longer any
reason for renewing internal conflicts which would alienate
a largo portion of the people. On the contrary, its inte-
rests would lead it to satisfy the liberal aspirations of the
peoples whom it is about to annex ; and the best way of
doing this is to show that it is liberal at home. Every-
thing leads to the belief that the struggle for influence in
Germany will take place on liberal principles, and that the
eyes of the people will be turned in that direction from
which they think the good for which they long will pro-
ceed. This even appears to be felt in Austria, where those
journals who have still some freedom of opinion left con
sidor that the establishment of constitutional and parlia-
mentary government is an indispensable condition of the
regeneration of the Empire.
The Siecle says :
It is already of good augury to see the chief of a great
State on the morning after a great victory bowing before
the sovereignty of the nation and soliciting a bill of in-
demnity for illegal acts accomplished without the antece-
dent consent of the nation.

The Ternps says :
The speech has produced a general feeling of dissatisfac-
tion. It is of the ultra-Prussian type of stiffness, more re-
markable for what it leaves to be inferred than what it
announces, and in which we look in vain for a trace of
liberal s2ntiment. We know not what effect it may pro-
duce in Germany, but we do not hazard too much when
we say that it will not enlist the sympathies of Europe on
the side of Prussia.

The Avenir National says:—
What first strikes us in the speech is the complete
silence which it keeps on the subject of the French media-
tion. It seems to us that some sentences, though merely
of simple politeness, would not have been out of place
under the circumstances. Perhaps his Majesty of Prussia
is only waiting for the official signature of the treaty of
peace to express his gratitude to the Cabinet of the Tuileries
for the result of its mediation. The speech contains a
singular confession, namely, thst the King has governed
for three years against the law, and ha now asks the cham-
ber to put au end to this kind of dictatorship by granting a
bill of indemnity. It is not likely that this will be refused,
for error admitted is already half pardoned.

ST. PETERSBURG, August 6.--Great enthusiasm
prevails in reference to the approaching visit of the Ame-
rican squadron. The Russian fleet has gono to Helsing-
fors to meet it.

Majority of the Marquis of Lorne.

On Monday the Marquis of Lorne, eldest son of
his Grace the Duke of Argyll, attained his majority,
and the occasion was celebrated with joyous demon-
strations in all the towns and villages lying within
the princely domains of the family. Inverary, being
the county town and the chief place of residence of
the duke, was the centre of the congratulatory
manifestations, and made a show worthy of the
high esteem in which the Marquis of Lorne is held
by the townspeople. At Inverary Castle, situated
amid the finest scenery of the west of Scotland,
there was a large company of visitors. There had
been a great influx of visitors to the town, and all
the hotel and lodging accommodation was fully oc-
cupied. Her Majesty's ship Lion, GO guns, coast
volunteer training ship, at present on a cruise along
the west coast, paid a well-timed visit to Loch Fyne'
and lay at anchor within a short distance of Inve-
rary pier. The appearance of such a large war ship
in the far inland and peaceful waters of the Loch
was quite a novelty, no vessel of so great tonnage
having ever ventured up so far before, and excited
much interest among the townspeople and their
country visitors,who did not grudge to pause in their
other pleasures to pay a visit to the war ship, on
board which all were made welcome. In the vici-
nity of the Lion quite a fleet of yachts, the owners
of which came to do honour to the occasion, lay at
anchor, and all the vessels were dressed in bunt-
ing. On shore the outward signs of rejoicing
were numerous and striking. During the night
rain fell almost incessantly, and at the hour
for commencing the proceedings a drenching shower
fell, and the prospects would have been dreary
enough were it not that the wind was sufficiently
strong to display the flags on the shipping and in
the town.

The proceedings of the day were commenced by
the members of Inverary St. John's Masonic Lodge,
No. bO, who assembled at the George Hotel at ten
o'clock, and proceeded in procession to Inverary
Castle, where they presented the following address
to the Marquis of Lorne :
"To THE MOST NOBLE JOHN DOUGLAS SUTHERLAND

AND CAMPBELL AND MARQPIS OP LORNE.

"May it please your lordship, on this, the 21st anniver-
sary of your lordship's birth, we, the brethren of Inverary
St. John's Lodge, No. 50, would add our congratulations
to those of the thousands who regard with joy this happy
event. From the records in our possession of the proceed-
ings of our most ancient order, we find that very much was
done by your lordship's noble ancestors, many of whom
were members of this lodge, in consolidating and extend-
ing its power arAl influence by the introduction of various
distinguished personages. The brethren, therefore, most
humbly thank the great Preserver of mankind, who has
hitherto watched over your lordship, and brought you to
the age of manhood, and we earnestly trust that the same
all-seeing and loving care may be over you during all your
future career. Descended from a long line of ancestors,
illustrious in council and great in war, and from a father
whose name is not only famous in the senate of his
country and councils of his sovereign, but is cherished
by all who regard progress in science, literature, and
religion, your lordship is blessed with many and
brilliant examples to guide you in the bright career we
anticipate for you. May your lordship adorn the proud
name bequeathed you, whether it bo in the legis-
lation of the empire or on the field of battle ; whether it be
in the arena of science or literature and research, or
whether it be in promoting progress and happiness in the
walks of social life. In each and all may your lordship be
eminent ; and that your days ititty be long and happy, and
that the blessing that maketh rich and addeth no sorrow
may be yours, is the prayer of your lordship's wellwishers,
the brethren of Inverary St. John's Lodge, No. 50."
The members of the Lodge were ushered into the
drawing-room, where they were received by the
Marquis, the Duchess and the younger members of
the family being present.
The W.M. of-the Lodge called upon the secretary,
to read the address, which having been done,
The Mangy's, in reply, said—Gentlemen, be-
lieve me I accept with great pleasure the address
you have been so kind as to present to me, and in
which you speak so kindly of my parents, and
in terms which assure me of such good wishes for
my own welfare. Although not myself a Free-
mason, I assure you it is a great gratification to me
to receive from the St. John's Lodge such congratu-
lations. Although we outsiders who aro not Free-
masons can judge but little of the aims and objects
of your institution, and of the mystic emblems you
bear, yet one fact is open and patent to all, that
your order has found favour in all lands, and that
it embraces within its limits such numbers of all
classes and all nations of men as no similar society
has ever at any time been able to include. Gen-
tlemen, I thank you for your address, which I shall
ever remember with gratitude.
Towards noon the provost, magistrates, and town
council met, and agreed to a minute conferring on
the Marquis the freedom of the royal burgh.
Shortly afterwards the Marquis drove from the
castle to the County Buildings, where he was re-
ceived by the provost and magistrates, aud, in pre-
sence of a large number of townspeople and others,
presented with the burgess ticket.
Provost M'TAGGART, in presenting the ticket,
said—My Lord Marquis,—ln name of the magi-
strates, town council, and community of Inverary,
I congratulate your lordship on attaining this, the
21st anniversary of your birth, and request the ac-
ceptance of the freedom of the burgh. Your family
have been long and intimately connected with Inve-
rary. The first of your ancestors who could have
been a freeman of the royal burgh was the Marquis
of Argyll, and I have here the original minute of
the town council dated in the year 1660, admitting
the Lord Marquis of Argyll a freeman burgess and
guild brother. (Cheers.) I thought it might be in-
teresting to ascertain whether the first Marquis
of Lorne had been a burgess, 'and on looking over
our records, though I do not find him admitted
under that name, I find a minute of the town
council, dated in the year 1720, admitting
his grace John Duke of Argyll and Green-
wich a • freeman burgess and guild brother.
(Cheers.) will only allude to one other entry in the
records of the corporation, which is an intimation
made to the town council by the Marquis of Lorne
on the 6th of Aug., 1845, followed by the expres-
sion of the wishes and the hopes of the burgh, on
the occasion ; and the present town council, ani-
mated by feelings similar to those of their prede-
cessors, have taken this the earliest possible oppor-
tunity of requesting your lordship to become a
burgess. With your permission I will now call
upon the town:clerk to read an extract of this
morning's meeting of the town council. (Great
cheering.)
The Clerk having read the minute,

The PROVOST continued—l have only to add
that the council regret that the highest honour in
their gift is no more than the freedom of the
burgh. (Loud applause.)
The minute, which was engrossed on vellum, was
then placed in a silver-mounted casket and handed
to his lordship. The casket was made of oak
obtained from a timber of one of the ships of the
Spanish Armada, which was wrecked among the
Western Islands. The casket bore, on a circular
plate, the arms of the town of Inverary, and was
otherwise decorated with fleurs de lys and the
marquis's monograph. Inside was an inscription
mentioning the occasion of the presentation

The Marquis of LORNE in acceptiug the freedom
of the burgh briefly replied, thanking the provost,
magistrates, and town council for the honour they
had done him.
This concluded the proceedings in the Town-hall,
and the Lord Provost, magistrates, and members
of the town council then proceeded to the town
cross, where a large number of people had congre-
gated.

- The PROVOST (who was received with cheers)
from a position in front of the cross addressed
the assemblage in the following terms :—Gentle-
men—Many of you must recollect our last general
meeting at the cross, which was for the purpose
of wishing happiness to the Marquis of Lorne
on his marriage with a lady whom, though we had
not then seen her, we have since learned to love and
respect. On the present occasion we come to tender
our good wishes to their eldest son on his attaining
his majority. He has hitherto followed the example
of his parents, and a brighter or better example we
could not wish him to follow. He has mixed in the
sports of those of his own years ; and the old, like
myself, have seen his growth and heard of _his pro-
gress, and it is difficult to say whether he is most

liked and admired by the old or the young. One thing
is certain —he has gained the hearts of all. So much
for the past. For the future, if there is any faith to
be placed in the old prophecies regarding the second
"lan Ruadh," so long looked for, he has a great and
glorious career before him, and however great and
glorious it may be, it cannot be more so than we
wish. Let us, then, join in drinking " Long life,
health, happiness, and prosperity to the Marquis of
Lorne." (Great cheering.)
For the purpose of duly honouring the toast the
magistrates had provided two barrels of beer, the
contents of which were distributed amongst those
present, and drunk amid the heartiest rounds of
applause, mingled with a general expression of good
wishes for the Marquis of Lorne, and the noble
family of which he is so promising a member. The
assemblage broke up into groups, who set about
enjoying themselves in various ways.
At two o'clock a salute of 20 guns was fired, in
alternate rounds, from two cannon placed on the
summit of Duniquaich, and from a third, which
was recovered from the wreck of one of the ships of
the Spanish Armada, wrecked near Tobermory.
At four o'clock the townspeople and the tenantry
were to dine together in a large pavilion erected
near the castle. In the evening there is to be a
grand display of fireworks from Duniquaich, with
bonfires on several of the neighbouring hills. The
Duke and Duchess of Argyll are to give a ball at
the Castle.

On Tuesday and Wednesday there will be games,
regattas, balls, &c.

The rejoicings will be general throughout the vast
estates belonging to the Duke of Argyll ; and alto-
gether the coming age of the Marquis of Lorne is
likely to be an event that will live long in the recol-
lection of all who take part in its celebration.

The tenants on the estate of Roseneath were
entertained to a sumptuous dinner in the inn at
Roseneath Ferry, on Monday afternoon. The
health of the young nobleman, and of the other
members of the ducal house of Argyll, was
drunk amidst enthusiastic applause. The servants
and retainers were at the same time entertained at
dinner in the mansion-house. The feuars of Kil-
creggan and Cove assembled in the volunteer drill-
hall at Cove, and partook of a sumptuous enter-
tainment, and cordially pledged long life and hap-
piness to the young marquis ; and the Roseneath
Artillery Volunteer Company, commanded by Cap-
tain Lang, mustered at their battery at Kilereggan,
and fired a salute. At nine o'clock a large bonfire
on the top of a hill west of the mansion-house was
lighted, and had a fiue effect.—bcotsman.

'The Atlantic Cable.

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The completion of this important undertaking was cele-
brated by a dinner at Birmingham on Monday evening,
when the Mayor (Mr. E. Yates) occupied the chair. His
worship proposed, " The Men of Science, whose genius,
applied to the laws of electricity, has enabled thought to
be transmitted on the instant from Calcutta to London,
and from Ireland to California—the men of commerce
whose skill has made and laid the instrument of commu-
nication, and the owers of the Great Eastern who have
devoted their unrivalled ship to the glorious and success-
ful enterprise of laying the Atlantic telegraph cable."
He quoted the official telegrams announcing the completion
of the great work, and the congratulatory messages which
had been transmitted between her Majesty and the President
of the United States, and the mayors of London and New
York; traced the progress of electricity from the discoveries
of Galvain in 1790 to the present date; andpaid a just tribute
to the genius of Volta, Franklin, Priestly, Stephenson,
Wheatstone, Fairbairn, Douglas, Field, Brett, Whitehouse,
Gooch, Glass, Elliott, Newall, Horsfall, and Wright, by
whose researches and labours the great work had been
brought to a successful termination. His worship concluded
an able and eloquent speech by referring to the spirited
shareholders of the Great Eastern, whose energy and capi-
tal had provided the means by which men of science were
enabled to overcome the obstacles and difficulties incidental
to their enterprise, and spoke in complimentrry terms of
the vice-chairman, Mr. Alderman Hawkes, who, through
all the vicissitudes in the life of the great ship, might claim
the distinction of belonging to the select few who, by in-
vesting their capital and retaining their interest in the
undertaking, had given evidence of their faith in the genius
of Brunel and the mighty mission the great ship was de-
stined to fulfil.

Alderman HAWKES, in returning thanks, expressed the
pleasure he felt in being present at the celebration of
an event too great to he fully realised, and which
might be considered in every respect a God-like enter-
prise. Putting to shame the men who thought only
of wealth, and whose greatest ambition was to be grovel-
ling in riches, and attached to money-making schemes,
science has shown that there were " giants on the earth,"
even in these days, worthy to be assistants to the gods,
who by their genius had established communications
between clime and clime, and consummated the union of
nations. The first message transmitted through the
cable announced that the inhuman ravages of the needle
gun in the savage warfare between Prussia and Austria
had been suspended, and that the "good 'tidings of
peace" had been proclaimed. That day a response had been
heard from beyond the banks of the Mississippi; " that
martial law had ceased in that country." These were
auspicious announcements, worthy of the messenger that
had conveyed them. With regard to the great ship, he
was proud of his connection with that enterprise, and
thought that the highest honours were due to the gallant
Captain Anderson, who had steered the best ship that ever
was built across the trackless course of the Atlantic.

Mr. Councillor WALKER ably supported the toast, and
referred to the honours which were duo to Birmingham for
having taken so important a part in the manufacture of
the cable. •

A number of addresses were delivered in honour of the
great undertaking.

A deputation from the British Horological Insti-
tute, introduced by W. T. M. Torrens, Esq., M.P., Alder-
man Lusk, M.P., and Valentine Knight, Esq., president,
had an interview with Sir Stafford Northcote at the Board
of Trade yesterday afternoon, to impress on the Govern-
ment the necessity of removing the obstruction's to the
manufacture of watches, occasioned by the present arrange-
ment at the Goldsmiths' Hall for assaying and stamping
watch-cases. The following gentlemen were present:—
Messrs. Jno. Jones, V. P. Jackson, Mylne, Bickley, Storer,
Thickbroom, Scharf, Evans, Browning, Leaver, Beck, and
Mr. Moore, secretary.

THE SATURDAY HALF-HOLIDAY. —Further acces-
sions to this movement in the retail trades of the metropolis
took place on Saturday last. At the West-end a number
of the jewellers' establishments commenced closing at two
o'clock ; and in the city seven of the leading houses in the
india-rubber trade adopted the same hour. Arrangements
approximating to those already adopted by the silk-mercers
and drapers at the West-end were commenced in other
parts of London, the drapers at Islingtonsclosing in most
cases at 5 o'clock, and those of Victoria-road, Pimlico, at 6
o'clock. Various houses in the upholstery and drapery
trades in the Borough also closed at 6 o'clock, in place of a
much later hour. In the cast of London a large reduction
in the hours has recently taken place, the leading drapery
firms in the Commercial-road now closing their establish-
ments at 6 and 7 on the Saturday.
REPRIEVE OF A CONVICT.—The convict John
Banks, convicted at the Lancaster assizes for the wilful
murder of Ann Gilligan, at Preston, on the sth July, has
been reprieved by the Home Secretary. This decision,
though welcome from motives of humanity, has been re-
ceived with some surprise, and is attributed to the clemency
of Mr. Walpole, as Mr. Baron Martin, in passing sentence,
declared that " the jury had found the prisoner guilty
upon evidence which it would have been impossible for
them to have found any other verdict ;" and further, " if
from feelings of compassion they had found him guilty of
any other crime than that with which he was charged they
would have found him guilty of an offence different from
that which he actually committed. There never was a
clearer case of murder proved." In face of this declaration
it was not generally expected that the memorial praying
for a reprieve would be favourably entertained.
RUMOURED Loss OF THE YACHT MOSQUITO.—.
General circulation has been given for the last few days in
Queenstown to
.a report of the loss of this well-known
yacht, by collision; on her way to Swansea. The rumour,
we believe, was founded on a telegram which was received
on Thursday evening from Mr. Houldsworth, father of the
owner of the Mosquito, by the captain of a brig which
arrived here about 10 clays since with a slight damage to
her quarter from a collision. The telegram inquired if it
was a cutter yacht—such as the Mosquito—with which he
had come into collision. Tho captain of the brig states
that the collision took place so suddenly, and that there
was such a heavy fog up at the time, that ho was unable
to distinguish what sort of craft ran into him. At the
Royal Cork Yacht Club, of which Mr. Houldsworth, •
owner of the yacht, is a member, the only definite infor-
mation of the affair is that the Mosquito left the harbour
on the Friday after the regatta for Swansea, and has not
since arrived at her destination. This is now 14 days ago.
--Cork Examiner.

" LORDS AND LADIES." By the author of " Mar-
garet and her Bridesmaids."—There aro few novelists
whose works are more welcome than those of the author
of the popular story of "Margaret and her Bridesmaids,"
and her numerous readers and admirers will assuredly re-
ceive with pleasure a new book from her pen, bearing the
attractive title of " Lords and Ladies," and which promises
to be full of those vivid and entertaining sketches of cha-
racter which give such a peculiar charm to this writer's
stories, independently of their grace, originality, and in-
terest.

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HER MAJESTY.

OSB 0 RNE, Tuesday.
The Queen drove out yesterday afternoon with
Princess Louise, and walked in the grounds tbi°
morning.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge
arrived yesterday afternoon, attended by
Colonel
the Hon. J. Macdonald.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke of
Cambridge, and the Prince and Princess of Leiningelb
dined with her Majesty in the evening.
The Ladies and Gentlemen in Waiting had the
honour of joining the Royal family in the drawing'
room after dinner.
Colonel the Hon. Augustus Liddell had also the
honour of being invited.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh wen!
to London this morning, attended by the Hon. Elie"
Yorke.

The Duke of Cambridge returned to London ill
the afternoon, attended by Colonel the lion.
Macdonald.

The Prince and Princess of \Vales, Prince Albert
Victor, and Prince George, arrived at Marlborougl,
House yesterday afternoon from Osborne, attendo
by the Lion. Mrs. Hardinge and Major Teesdale.

•
Her Majesty will hold a Privy Council at
Osborne to-morrow, and the prorogation of Parliament
will tap place on Friday.
THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHL—Their Royal High'
nesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke 13'
Edinburgh, and the Count and Countess of Glicheu end
suite honoured the performances at the Adelphi Theatre
last evening with their presence.

NORTH-EAST LONDON RIFLES.—On Saturday 134
the above regiment underwent its annual inspection in
Regent's-park. The muster comprised eight strong com-
panies in uniform, in addition to at least 50 recruits, wl2°
have joined since midsummer, and who wore still in plain
clothes. Colonel Richardson- Gardner, the honorary
colonel, was present, and took, as he always does, great in-
terest in the success of the day. Colonel Wright, the in-
specting officer, was received with a general salute, and the
regiment then marched past, beaded by its two bands and its
pioneers. The whole corps looked well, and this movement'
as also all those that followed, was well and steadily per-
formed. The file-firing was a great improvement on last
year. At the close of the inspection Colonel Wright
rode into the square, and addressing Colonel Richardson-
Gardner, Lieut.-Col. Money, and the officers and members
of the 6th Tower Hamlets, said he was much gratified hi
what he had seen. In the first place, the corps mustered
even stronger than last year, which was very satisfactory
in the second place, the behaviour and movements of the
corps were quite as good, and he should make a very fn-
vourable report to the War-office. He had but two obser-
tations to make on the other side. Occasionally he had
A
heard the silence of the ranks broken, and this if continue"
would be a serious matter. It ought to bo an improvement,
ou last year, but it was not so. Again, one man's rifle bet'
gone off before the word to fire was given. This could net
happen if the firelocks were at half-cock. In all other re-
spects he was satisfied. The officers, or most of them, kne,sl,,
their duty, and the non-commissioned officers and mon did
the same, and were very steady. The regiment was ably
commanded, and ought to be as it was. When Colonel
Wright had left Colonel Money congratulated tho regiment
on the results; but said that notwithstanding their increase
in numbers over last year's inspection he was not satisfied,
and he should not be satisfied till some inspection occurred
at which three-fourths of the members were actually pre:
sent. Colonel Richardson-Gardner expressed his grea"
satisfaction at what he had seen, and also his regret that
illness prevented the presence of his wife, whose ge°4
wishes and deep interest were always with the corps'
Both the Colonels offered the thanks of the corps to the
officers and members of the 2d and Bth Tower
who had kept the,ground admirably.
LAUNCH OF A LIFEBOAT AT MAItGATE.-1110
ceremony of launching a new lifeboat, presented to
the National Lifeboat Institution by the proprietors of the
Quiver magazine, took place at Margate yesterday after"
noon, in the presence of from 15,000. to 20,000 persons'
Two years since the Rev. Teignmouth Shore, M.A., 111a°
editor of the Quiver, made an appeal to his readers in al„
of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, and the resitlt
was the contribution of about £2,000. With that sun;
three lifeboats and lifeboat stations have been erected ; an",
Margate, where there were already two boats (the Friel,'
of All Nations and the Angela Hannah), ono of v(ll.,,icb:
however, was almost unfit for use, was selected.
Canon Bateman christened the boat "The Quiver." Ad-
dresses were delivered by Alderman Standing (who repre-
sented the mayor), the Rev. T. Shore, Mr. J. B. Flint
member of the local committee), and Captain Ward,
on behalf of the National Lifeboat Institution, thanked
the donors and subscribers for their munificent gift, and
the residents and visitors for the reception. they 113
given it.
THE BRITISH FLEET. Considering the bile;
reputation as administrators with which the Duke
Somerset and Lord Clarence Paget left the Admiralty,
country may well feel astonished and indignant at a reply
given by his grace's successor to a question put by
Graves. That gentleman asked the First Lord of the
Admiralty " the names of the ships at present available
rn
the reserves for active service," and Sir J. Pakington
reported to have replied as follows :—" My hon. friendwil
excuse me if I do not give him the names of those ships'
but I am sorry to say if 1 did so, the list would be a
short ono. I regret to state that I find the reserves in by
7,
no means a satisfactory condition, or indeed in such a state
as I had a right to find them; so much so that the Aelra,
ralty have great difficulty in finding relief for the ship
that return from foreign service." Such, we learn, is
result of an expenditure of £70,000,000 in seven yearnunder the superintendence of the Duke of Somerset °-
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Lord Clarence Paget.—Pall-mall Gazette.
THE MOORS.—The prospects of sport for the
opening of the grouse shooting next week on tht
vast range of moors running from South Yorkshire into
Derbyshire and Cheshire are anything but encouraging 0
sportsmen, and the season promises to be one of the Wel
that has been experienced for some years past. At tie
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Boardhill Flatts and on some of the ground adjoining, n
eluding Sir Lionel Pilkington's, there is only a runde°f:r
number of young birds, while at other shootings not 4
distant there are very few to be seen. There are, howelr"t
a large number of birds running in pairs, showing 111,a,
they have not been able to breed or rear. On the elel'e.c
sive range of moors belonging to Mr. Stanhope, and which
generally well stocked, there is a considerable dent
compared with former years. Further on, in the net le
bourhood of Holmfirth, where there is rather more Shelte.,..
and where the herbage is earlier, the birds are mono plei7s,
tiful ; and Mr. R. C. Clerke, of Notiletherpe-hall, is futhe
as well off as his neighbours. In nearly all parts of
county there is the same falling off, which is to b° or
counted for to some considerable extent from the hee4tbe
snow which lay so long on the ground before and after re
period of incubation, causing the destruction of itatbe
number of eggs in the first instance, and the loss e"
young birds after being hatched.
E ,
ABANDONMENT OF THE FORTH-BRIDGE SCI;
f' act
—We understand that, in view of the anticipated e'ral
upon the through traffic between England and the °ip
of Scotland, resulting from the transference of the Spot the
North-Eastern Railway to the Caledonian Company' fur-
North British directors have resolved to abandon all and
ther outlay upon the bridge of Forth. The chairman tat
some of the directors, we believe, visited the experitne the
pier at Charlestown on Friday last, and gave orders f 0 idly
discontinuance of the preparations—which were 1111),Ast-
approaching completion—for the submersion of the raiia
form and cylinders. The large body of bricklayer ea to
other workmen employed on the structure'were erdnr
be paid off, with the exception of a sufficient staff to Do
charge of the pier and lighters attached, which vvtr,ornt-
floated with the first spring tide, and deposited in

island harbour.—Scotsman.
CURIOSITIES OF THE ATLANTIC TELEGOrq, re
The Courrier du Havre sets forth a striking result nl4' -Ili
laying of the Transatlantic telegraph. It says eof
Paris. York is situated nearly 76 degrees of longitude Wiest
The earth in its daily rotation travels throng' .0
degres in 24 hours, from which it results that 6'l°s IS
degrees to the west of the first meridian placed et it:en
one hour later. When it is noon at Paris it is only e's-
o'clock at 15 degrees to the west of that city. And 36, iteo
-York is 76 degrees to the west of Paris it follows Oa' ja.
seven o'clock in the evening at New York when it s:c'lS,
night at Paris. Suppose, then, that a great edifice in
'2lO
the Opera for example, takes fire at a quarter Pnst„:
lf
night on the Ist of Sept. next, the event is inarnellte•
telegraphed from Paris to New York, and is ant,The
Paris, a quarter past twelve at night, Ist Septemb er'
news arrives at New York, let us say in two hours, t°,ll',te
ample allowance for interruptions, &c. ; the despatell,u` ter
Paris,• Ist September, arrives at New York at e 41,1•1.0 w
past nine in the evening of the 31st August, so that n the
York manager could appear on the • stage and tat:l;lW'
three 'customary bows could thus express -on
' Ladies and gentlemen—l am- sorry to have to indf°ll4ilree
that the Opera at Paris has been destroyed by ie " sst
hours after the present time. Our director bns the
°e'D transmitted to his Paris confrere his condolence °O, it
j.s,oreevu
disaster which is going to happen Mtn.' j
will no longer suffice to indicate a date, and sal
day, such an hour ;' it will be necessary to add otr
such a place.' , Thus the clerks of the new telegraPb woeh
take care to add to the communications exchanged 0., or
the two continents the express mention : time at Pnr' '
Greenwich, or New York or Washington."

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