The Sun.
London, England, 1866-03-22 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, _MARCH 21, 1866.

T vessels fitting out at Chicago, Buffalo, and other 1
places, which will simultaneously go to the
lassistance of the land forces. We may indeed smile
at the generalship which allows a programme of its
plans to be published beforehand, and we may think
such an assailant not very formidable. But there is
some method in their madness, nevertheless ; for
the fitting out of privateers has been
one of their main objects, and there is no know-
ing how much money nor how many recruits
they may obtain fron their dupes. Money, indeed,
is still their cry, with the peculiar disinterestedness
common to leaders of such movements. All that was
wanted, said O'MAiroNv, at the Brooklyn meet-
ing referred to, was money, to make the movement
successful. The iVew York World, which seems
very communicative about the Fenian movement,
says that SWEENEY will have $15,000,000 at the end
of March. This, like the number of men, we may
take cuni grano salis ; but we are not surprised that
the Canadians are somewhat apprehensive, as
to the result. We must remember the peculiar
condition of the American population just now, the
number of idle and excitable spirits, whom the war
has left with little inclination to turn to the homely
routine of ordinary life, and we shall not
wonder that the advent of St. Patrick's Day
was looked for with uneasiness. The Cana-
dians, however, are displaying their wonted
spirit. Extensive military preparations were being
made throughout the country when the mail left.
A Cabinet Council had been held on the 7th inst.,
at which it was determined to call out 10,000
volunteers ; all the militia were enrolled, and the
people were enthusiastically responding to the ap-
peals of the authorities. The Montreal telegraph
line had been seized by the Executive, and. it was
thought that the Habeas Corpus Act would be sus-
pended before St. Patrick's Day, owing to the
general belief that a demonstration on the part of
the Fenians would be then attempted.
So far the colonists are doing all that can be ex-
pected of them, but there remain two points to
consider—the action of the English and American
Governments. Our Ministers would do well to
send out atcouple of regiments to Nova Scotia, which
could if necessary meet the Fenians at New
Brunswick, and would give stability to
the colonial forces. The bombastic invaders
would very soon be disposed of if they encountered
such an obstacle, and the presence of English sol-
diers would teach them a useful lesson, besides giv-
ing the Canadians that support and encouragement
which they have a right to look for at our hands.
The American Government, we cannot but think)
should also adopt some decisive measures. The
New York World says, indeed, that the Government
will come forward at the prof er opportunity, but it
is already time that the Cabinet, at least, signi-
fied its disapproval. When one Senator gives
his horse and his sword at a meeting
in the capital itself, and another addresses the public
on behalf of Fenianism, it is surely not too soon for
the Government of the country to come forward
and denounce such conduct. By a singular incon-
sistency criminal indictments have just been found
aganist two Chilian agents for a treaty of neutrality,
while Sweeney, Roberts, O'Mahony, and Co. are
allowed the most unbounded latitude. If the
Americans suppose that by such conduct they are
revenging themselves on us for the building of
the Southern privateers in our dockyards they
are under a mistake. They are only acting in a
manner derogatory to themselves and injurious to
the Fenians, while they must be aware that the
whole scheme would be only ridiculous were it not
for the sacrifice of its dupes and the craft of its
promoters. We hope that Mr. JOHNSON, who has
shown no lack of firmness and sagacity in dealing
with his own people, will act in an equally decided
and statesmanlike manner with regard to these
mischief-making agitators.
The internal affairs of the States are going on
prosperously. The Radicals have evidently received
a decided check by the Veto and the speech on
WASHINGTON'S birthday. The Senate has rejected
the proposed amendment for changing the basis of
representation, which, by excluding negroes not
permitted to vote from the number of the popula-
tion, decimated the representatives of the Southern
States. Mr. SUMNER and several other Radicals
voted against it, on the ground that it was not
strong against the helpless ex-Confederates, but
the general temper of Congress may be judged
from the fact that several amendments refer-
ring to negro suffrage have also been defeated.
The fury of the Radicals against the President is
if possible, more extravagant in its demonstrations
than might have been expected. Mr. JOHNSON is
charged by some of these political fanatics with
complicity in the assassination of Mr. LINCOLN,
the object, of course, being his own acccession to
supreme power. Truly the pleasure of governing
the American people would not seem, from recent
experience, to be so very enticing! Mr. JOHNSON
has been the mark for the most reckless abuse ever
since his public resistance of their aggression, but
this very intolerance shows the weakness of their
cause. They may organise a faction, or even plan
an assassination, but it is not the displeasure of
suck opponents as these that a man who seeks to
deserve well of his country need fear. Mr. JOIIN-
SON has not wanted more encouraging evidence
of the results of his uncompromising defence
of the liberties of the people. A delegation
from Kentucky has visited him to thank him for the
veto. The PRESIDENT, in reply, said the present
was a most critical epoch, andreiterated his assertion
that foes without and foes within were equally dan-
gerous to the Union. "To attack the Government
by an armed combination is," he said, "no more
dangerous to the life of a nation than to attempt to
revolutionise it by the destruction of the safeguards
thrown around the people's liberties in the consti-
tution."

ASSAULT OF ARMS BY IST SURREY RIFLES.—On
Tuesday evening an assault of arms took place at the com-
modious head-quarters of the Ist Surrey Rifles, Brunswick-
Road, Camberwell, under the management of Mr. A. B.
Shury, professor of fencing. The proceedings comprised
fencing with foils, sabres, the bayonet against the sabre,
boxing, and feats of strength and skill. Professor Leon
Gillemand, from the Academy of Paris, took part in the
contest, opposed to Mr. Shury, who was prevented from
appearing in the subsequent part of the entertainment
owing to a slight accident. Corporal-Major Waite, of the
2d Life Guards, also exhibited his skill with the sword,
and the members of the regiment took part in the enter-
tainment. The band of the regiment played during the
interludes.

A great ocean steamship race will, it is expected,
come off during next month. As our readers are
probably aware, there are two large rival foreign steam-
ship companies, the North German Lloyds, running be-
tween Bremen and New York, via Southampton, and the
Hamburg and American, running between Hamburg and
New York, via Southampton. Their steamers are built in
this country, but manned by Germans. They carry hund-
reds of well-to-do Germans to America every week, and
their ships are so large, swift, and commodious, that they
have become favourities with English and American pas -
sengers. In consequence of the rivalry existing between
the two companies, and the disputes as to the respec-
tive merits of the two fleets, it has been resolved to
test the speed of two of their finest ships, the Hamburg
Company's Allemania and the Bremen Company's Her-
mann. Both of these are new and monster steamers of
enormous strength, and they make the Atlantic passage in
about nine or ten days. They will start from Southampton
for New York together. Both ships have been backed to
heavy amounts already, and the raco will be an exciting
and remarkable one. The Allemania and Hermann are
both gorgeously fitted up.

CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
PARIS, Wednesday Evening.

The discussions on the Address, which have
" dragged their slow length along" for so many
days, were concluded yesterday, and the Speech was
accepted in its entirety by the Legislative Body, by
268 against 17. The result was received by cries
of " Vive l'Empereur !" The Opposition amend-
ment, pledging the Chamber to march more rapidly,
but with less safety, on the path of Reform than the
Government proposes, was rejected by 218 to 18.
So the Opposition starts this session with a strength
of 18 members. The Emperor will receive the de-
putation appointed to present the Address, in
answer to his speech, to-morrow at the Tuileries.
The Chamber, at the suggestion of the President,
who said they must be fatigued with these long dis-
cussions, adjourned till Saturday. M. Thiers made
a little display, with a vague argument in favour of
democracy and universal suffrage. M. Rouher,
Minister of State, referring to comparisons between
the institutions of different countries, made these
forcible remarks:—" There was a fundamental diffe-
rence between Governments which would make the
same institutions dangerous. For two centuries
England had lived without revolutions. She has
an aristocracy which possesses two-thirds of the
land. She lives on traditions. She hardly tries
Reform from time to time. She respects usages
and her Constitution. But if universal suffrage
were introduced into England to-morrow, do you
think that the Government could resist its influence ?
Do yon think that the introduction of universal
suffrage into Ireland would not place her in some
peril." (Marks of assent.)

The Conference on the affairs of the Danubian
Provinces has held a second sitting, under the Presi-
dency of M. Drouyn d'Lhuys, the Minister of Foreign
Affairs. The Plenipotentiaries of England, France,
Italy, Austria, and Turkey were present. Turkey
has declared her readiness to sanction the union of
the Principalities under a native llospodar, but as
an exceptional case. On the other hand, the Rus-
sian papers state that Russia will only be satisfied
with a foreign Prince, as a native one would leave
the Principalities a prey to the intrigues of France
and other Powers.

The German papers increase their warlike tone in
reference to the attitude of Prussia and Austria.
The formation of an Austrian army of 200,000 men,
under the command of General Benedick, is talked
of, and Saxony is alleged to be making preparations
for war.

Caselli's telegraphic system, which reproduces
the autograph of a telegram, has just come into ope-
ration between Lyons and Marseilles. It will soon
be employed on the whole of the great line between
Paris and the Mediterranean. By this telegraph you
czn send a facsimile of your writing; or, rather, the
writing is reproduced exactly, and even drawings.
The hare hunting season being closed, the prohi-
bition is strictly enforced, as will be seen by the fol-
lowing. Two individuals, at a recent horse race,
perceiving a hare in the distance, commenced a foot
race after it, and killed the hare with their sticks.
The hare, however, was taken from them, and they
were conducted to the guardhouse. No doubt a fine
was imposed.

The weather in Paris to-day has been mild, but
at Aix, in the south of France, the frost had re-
turned with great severity, and had done such in-
jury to apricots, plums, and peaches, that the crops
are :seriously compromised. The snow has been
heavier in the Lower Alps than for 30 years past.
The authorities continue their precautions in re-
gard to the pig disease. The extensive annual mar-
ket for hams is about to take place, and the autho-
rities have issued a notice forbidding the sale of any
uncooked pork whatever. The subject engages the
attention of the learned members of the Academy
of Science. By the bye a schism bas arisen between
them even in regard to the pronunciation of the
word trichines. Some of them pronounce the ch
soft, as in our word cheese, whilst others persist in
pronouncing the ch like k, as we do the word
arclixology. This learned dispute runs as high as
that which arose in London when John licmble, as
hamlet, persisted in pronouncing the word ache as
if it were spelt ake.
A pleasant anecdote is related of Count de Spon-
neck, who has just arrived in Paris from Athens.
He is raid to have been a great favourite with
George IV. On the voyage from Marseilles to the
Pirxus the count's dog fell into the sea, and he
begged the captain to stop the vessel that the ani-
mal might be saved. The captain said it was against
the regulations to stop unless a man were overboard.
All right said the count, who immediately jumped
into the sea. Both man and dog were then saved.
A man named Jean Martin, 36 years old, has
been convicted before the Court of Assize of the
Haute Loire of the murder of a widow named
Laurent. Criminal relations existed between the
prisoner and the deceased. They had frequent
quarrels, and the prisoner told several witnesses
that he wanted to get rid of her. On the 24th of
September the body of the deceased was found in
the river Allier. The prisoner had broken her skull
and inflicted mortal wounds, and afterwards
dragged the body about 300 paces and threw it into
the river. There was no doubt of the fact. A
daughter of deceased, aged 18, said she knew when
her mother disappeared that it was that savage
beast (the prisoner) who had murdered her. The
jury having found that there were " extenuating
circumstances," the " savage beast" escapes death,
and was sentenced to hard labour for life, a sen-
tence which he heard with the utmost indifference.
As your musical readers may like to know the
opinion of a competent authority upon the mass of
Abbe Liszt, I send you a notice written by a Pro-
fessor of the Imperial Academy of Music. He
says, " A mass in music is composed of five grand
morceaux—the Kyrie, a touching prayer; the Gloria,
which celebrates the triumph of the Most High ;
the Credo, which affirms the faith of Christians ;
the Sanctus and Benedictus, which exalt the Saint
of Saints and the spotless Lamb; and the Agnus
Dei, the affectionate expression of repentance and
hope. The style of this mass is similar to that of
Hector Berlioz and Wagner, the orchestration is of
no ordinary character, but the superabundance of
instrumental richness sometimes injures the voca-
lism. There are no sentimental variations or pas-
sionate duets. All is serious, and even ascetic.
The portions which made the most impression were
the Christ°, the beginning and end of the Gloria,
and particularly the Credo, the developments of
which are above all praise. In short, this mass is a
composition which seems likely to form the com-
mencement of a new era in sacred music." The
performance realised 50,000 f. for the charity. The
Figaro says, rather irreverently and maliciously,
that the mass "is as cloudy and impenetrable as
the decrees of Providence."

PRESENTATION TO ETHARDO.—On Saturday even-
ing last, at the conclusion of Mr. Ethardo's perfor-
mance at Day's Crystal P4ce, Birmingham, Mr. D.
Saunders, after a complimentary speech, presented him
with a splendid gold medal, value £2O. Ethardo briefly
replied, and expresssd his regret at leaving a town where
he had met with so hearty a reception. The medal bears
the following inscription :—"Presented by J. Day, Esq.,
and several friends, to Ethardo, as a mark of great esteem
for his talent as an artist, and his conduct as a gentleman.
Day's Concert Hall, Birmingham. March 17, 1866." On
the reverse was a representation of the spiral ascension,
and on the edge the words—'lGo, command the globe." At
the conclusion of the ceremony very hearty cheers were
given by the audience.

WRECK OF A GLASGOW STEAMER.—Yesterday the
Board of Trade received a despatch from the British Vice-
Consulate at Algesiras, reporting the loss of the British
steamer Emma, with her master, Capt. Walche, and four of
the crew, on the rocks off the coast of Spain. The Emma
was an iron-built schooner-rigged screw steamer, 210 tons
register, belonging to Mr. lligman of Glasgow. The
sworn depositions of John Shears, one of \ the survivors,
boatswain, furnishes the details of the steamer's loss : " We
left Newport on the 24th of February, wind strong from
W., and proceeded ; and on the 4th of March, at 10 p.m.,
weather boisterous, wind S.W., blowing heavy, when steer-
ing for the Gut of Gibraltar, struck on a reef of rocks about
five miles from land. The captain, seeing there was no
chance of saving the ship, ordered the boats to be got out.
The lifeboat was launched, into which myself and nine
others got, leaving the master and four of the crew on
board. Seeing the ship sinking, and three of the crew in
the rigging, I endeavoured as much as possible to regain
the ship, but, the sea, running so strong, found it impos-
sible. I and crew landed at Tarifa on the sth inst. The
steamer and cargo were insured for about £8,100."

LA TEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

ROME.
ROME, MARCH 21.

Cardinal Tosti is dead.

EARTHQUAKE IN ROUMELIA.
MARSEILLES, MARCH 22.

Letters received here from Constantinople to the
14th inst. state that an earthquake has taken place
at Avlona, whereby 200 houses were destroyed.

CROATIA.

AGRAM, MARCH 22.

A petition is now in course of signature for the
maintenance of the present organisation of the mili-
tary frontier district.
Some officers who had refused to sign it have
been requested to do so by their superiors, in con-
sequence, it is supposed, of semi-official support
being given to the petition.

SPAIN.

MADRID, MARCH 22 (Evening).

The frigate Laisita will shortly convey to the
Phillipine, Islands the officers and sergeants lately
sentenced to transportation for taking part in the
military revolt headed by General Prim.r

FRANCE.
BOURSE, March 21, Three o'clock.—The market
closed at the following quotations :

41 per Cents 97 30
Do. end month —
3 per Cents.
Do. end month 6B 50
Credit Mather 680
Do. end month
Bank Shares 3545
Credit Foncier —
Italian Loan 6l
Do. end month 6O 95
RAIL'

Roman —
Ottoman Fives —
Mexican Loan 4B 50
Do. Bonds 307 25
Russian —
Austrian
Spanish Threes
Home Debt —
Deferred

VATS.
Cash. Acct.
... 875 --
- ~. 1133 75
.••• •.• 888 75
- ... 550 25
... 565 --
... 540 -
- ... 125 --
398 75
406 25
... 171 25
... 223 75

Orleans
Northern
Lyons and Mediterranean
Southern
Western
Eastern
Sardinian.
Austrian
Lombard
North of Spain
Saragossa
Ditto to Barcelona
Roman

103 25

PARLIAMENTARY DIVISION.

HOUSE OF COMMONS—MARen 21.
TESTS ABOLITION (OXFORD BILL).

Order for second reading read ; motion made and ques-
tion proposed, " That the bill be now read a second time."
Amendment proposed, to leave out the word "now," and
at tho end of the question to add the words "upon this
day six months." Question put, " That the word 'now'
stand part of the question." The house divided—Ayes,
217 ; Noes, 103.

AYES-217.
Adair, 11. E. Forster, W. E. Nicol, J. D.
Adam, W. P. Foster, W. 0. Norwood, C.
Agnew, Sir A. Fort It. O'Brien, Sir P.
Akroyd, E. Fortescue, D. F. Ogilvy, Sir J.
Aden, W. S French, Col. Oliphant, L.
Anstruther, Slr B. G a =elee, S. 0 Loghlen, Sir C
Armstrong, tt.l Gaskell, J. M. Onslow, G
Ayrton, A. S. Gilpin, C. 0' neilly, M. W.
Aytoun. R. S. Goschen, G. J. Otway, A.
Baines, E. Goivei, G. W. L. Owen, Sir H.
Bare ay. A. C. Graham, W. Padmore, It.
Baring, T. G. Greville, Col. F. Peel, A. W.
Barnes, T. Gray, Sir J. Pelham, Lord
Barn'', sir H W. Grey, Sir G. Peto, Sir M.
Base, A. Gridley, H. G. Phillips, K. N.
Bass, M. T. Gr.,svenor, Lord R. Pim. J.
Baxter, W. E. Grove, T. Platt, J.
Bazley, T. Gurney, S. Pollard Urquhart W
Beaumont, 11. F. Hadfield, G. Portman, W. H. B.
Biodulph, M. Hamilton, E. W. T. Potter, E.
lilt nner hassett, R. Hanbury, B. Potter, T. B.
Bonham-Carter, J. Hardcastle, J. A. Price, R. G.
Bourerie, E. P. Harris, J D. Price, W. P.
Brand, H. Hartington,Marquis Pr se, E. L.
Brecknock, Earl of Hay, Lord J. Pritchard, J.
Bright, J. Ii ay, Lord W Pugh, D.
Bruce, Lord C. Hayter, Capt. A. D. Reoow, J. G.
Bruce, Lord E. A. Henderson, J. Robartes, T. J. A.
Bruce, 11. A. Henley, Lord Roebuck, J. A.
Buller, Sir A. W. 11 ibbert, J. T. Russell, A.
Buller, E. Elodgkinson, G. Russell, IL
ButlerJ ohnstone, N. ii odgson, K. Russell, Sir W.
Buxton, C. H 1 len, L Salomone,Aiderman
Buxtun, Sir T. F. Butt, W. Samuda, J.
Calcraft, J Ingham, R. Samuelson, B.
Candlish, J. Jervoise, Sir J. Scuneider, H. W.
Cardwell, E. R. Johnstone, Sir J. Scrope, G. P.
Carington, C. Kearalcy, Captain Seymour, li. D.
Castlerosse, Vist. King, P. J. L. Sheridan, H. B.
Cavendish, Lord E Kinglake, A. W. Sheridan, It. B.
Cavendish, Lord F. King-lake, Scrj. J. Sh,riff. A.
Cavendish Lord G. Kinnaird, A. e. Simeon. air J.
Chan bers, T. Labouchere H. Smith, J. A.
Cheetham, J. Layard, A. H. Smith, J. B.
Childers, H. C. E. Lamont, J. Smollett, P. B.
Clifton, Sir R. Lawrence, W. Speirs, A.
Clinton, Lord E. P. Lawson, J. A. Stacpoole, Capt.
Cogan, W. H. Leatham, W. Stansfeld: J.
Colebrooke, Sir T.E. Lee, W. Stone, W.
Colvile, C. It. Leeman, G. Stuart, CoL C.
Cowper, H. F. Lefevre, G. J. S. Sullivan, E.
Cowpe,, W F Lewis, H. Taylor, Colonel
Crauford, E. H. J. Locke, J. Torrens, W. MT.
Crosland, Col. Lowe, It. Tracy, C. It D.
Crossley, Sir F. Lusk, A. Treveiyan, G.
Davey, K. Mackinnon,W. A. Verney, Sir H.
Dawson, Captain M'Lagan, P. Villiers, C. P.
Dering, Sir E. M'Laren. D. Waldegrave-Leslie
Dickson, Major Marjoribanks, D. C Waring, C.
Diike, Sir W. Marsha 1, W. Warner, E.
Doulton, F. Martin, C. W. Watkin, E. W.
Duff, It. W. Mill, J. S. Weguelin, T. It.
Dundas, F. Miller, W. Western, Sir T.
Ellice, E. Mills, J. R. Whatman, J
Enfield, Viscount Milton, Viscount Whitbread, S.
Esmond°. J. Mitchell, A. White, J.
Evans, T. W. Mitchell, T. A. Whitworth, B.
Ewart, W. Moffatt, G. Woods, IL
Ewing, H. E. C. Monsell, W. Young, K.
Fawcett, 11. Moore, C.
Fenwick, E. M. Morley, S
Fildes, J. Morris, W.
Foley, H. Morrison, W.
Forster, C. Neate, C.
NOES-103.
Fellowes, E. Mordaunt, Sir C.
Fergusson, Sir J. Mowbray, J. R.
Fleming, J. Neville-(lrenville,R
Floyer J. North, CoL
Forester, Gen. Northcote, Sir S. H.
George, J. O'Donoghue, The
Gladstone, W. H. Paget, R. H.
Godson, J. Parker, Major W.
Gore, J. It. 0. Powell, F. S.
Greene, E. Robertson, P. F.
Gray, Lt-Col. Sandford, G. M.W.
Grey, T Schreiber, C.
Griffith, C. D. Sclater-Booth, G,
Hardy, G. bcourfield, J. H.
Hardy, J. Selwyn, C. ,i.
Hervey, Lord A. Seymour, G. H.
Heathcote, Sir W. Smith, S. G.
Hodgson, W. N. Stanhope, J. B.
Hogg, I.t-Col. Stuart, Lt.-Col. W.
Holtord, R. S. Surtees, H. E.
Hope, A. J. Taylor, P. A.
Howes. E Thoro d, J. H.
Hubbard, J. G. Tottenham, Lt-Col.
liumphery, W. Turner, C.
Jolliffe, Sir W. Tyrone, Earl of
Ker, D. S. Walpole, S. H.
King, J. K. Walrond, J. W.
Knightley, Sir R. Westropp, 11.
Knox, Lol Whiteside, J.;
Lacon, Sir E. Woodd, B. T.
Laird, J. Wynn, C. W. W.
Lefioy, A.
Lindsay, Col. C. TELLERS.
Lindsay, Col. R. Henley, J. W.
Lopes, Sir H. Packe, C. W.
Miner, S. B.

TELLERS.
Coleridge,
Grant Duff

Adderley, C. B.
Ark right, It.
Biggallay,
Ba ge, W.
Baillie, IL J.
Baring, T.
Barnett, if.
Bathurst, A. A.
Beach, Sir M.
Beach, W.
Bcecroft, G. S.
Bentinek, G. C.
Bovill, W.
Brooks, B.
buckley, E.
Burghley, Lord
Burrell, Sir P.
Campbell, A. IT.
Cartwright, Col.
Cave, S.
Cochrane, A. D. B.
Cooper, E. 11.
Cranbourne, Viet.
Dawson, It. P.
Duncombe, A.
Duncombe, W. E.
Du l're, C. G.
Dyke, W. H.
Dyott, Colonel
Edwards, Col.
Egerton, Sir P.
Egerton, E. C.
Egerton, W.
Fane, Lt-Col.
Farquhar, Sir M.
Fellden, J.

MARKETS,—.This Day.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE.

There was a large show of beasts in our market to-day
It was composed of 80 from Norfolk, 141 from Scotland,
150 stale Irish, and the remainder foreign. All breeds
moved off slowly at Monday's currency. The best Scots
and crosses sold at ss. to ss. 2d. per 81bs.' We were fairly
supplied with sheep in excellent condition. The demand
for them was very inactive at late rates. The best Downs
and half breeds, in the wool, realised 6s. 2d. to 6s. 6d; out
of the wool, ss. per Blbs. Lambs were in demand at from
7s. 6d. to Bs. per 81bs. The sale for calves was heavy at
from 4s. Bd. to ss. 6d. per 8 lbs. Prime small pigs were
steady in price ; but largo hogs were very dull.