The Sun.
London, England, 1859-08-24 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, AtTGITST" '24, 1859.

E AMNESTY.,
Arl JEST NEW S.

M. VICTOR H

M. Victor Hugo has made the following decla-
ration, refusing to avail himself of the Amnesty
published by his Majesty the Emperor of the

French !.

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" Personne n'attendra de moi que j'accorde, en ce
qui me eoncerne, un moment d'attention a la chose
appelee amnistie.
"Daps la situation ou est la France, protestation
absolue, inflexible, eternelle, voila pour moi le
devoir.
" Fidele a I'engagement que j'ai pris visa vis de
ma conscience, je partagerai jusqu'au bout l'exil de
la liberte. Quand la liberte rentrera, je rentrerai.
"VICTOR HUGO.
" Hauteville House, Guernsey, 18 Aout, 1859."

The following telegrams have been received at
Mr. Reuter's office :

PARIS, AUG. 24.
The Monitcur of this morning contains the

following :

" The Emperor having ordered that the army be
reduced from a war to a peace footing, the Minister
of War has given orders that from the 20th Sep-
tember those men should return to their homes
whose term of service expires in 1859 ; moreover,

MANSLATION.
" No one will suppose that I think of bestowing
a moment's attention on the thing called an
amnesty' in so far as I am myself concerned.
" In the present situation of France, an absolute,
inflexible, eternal protest is for me a duty.
" Faithful to the engagement to which I have
pledged my conscience, I shall share the exile of
liberty to the end, and when liberty returns, I
shall return also."

furloughs of three months will be allowed to those
who are in that class of exceptional cases provided
for by the statute of 1832, and the same has also
been granted to the men who can prove that they
are indispensable for the support of their family."
The Moniteur further announces that M. Kolbe
Bernard has been elected deputy for Lille.

ZURICH, AUG. 24.

Yesterday the Plenipotentiaries of France and
ustria held a Conference, which lasted two hours.

BERNE, AUG. 23.
The favourable results of the Conferences are

confirmed.

Yesterday there was no Conference, but M. de
Desambrois paid a visit to Count Colloredo and M.
de Bourqueney.

ZURICH, AUG. 23.

The Plenipotentiaries have, through the medium
of the Federal Council, conveyed their thanks to
the Government of Zurich for the excellent recep-
tion they have met with.
M. Von Reisig has arrived here from Vienna
with despatches.

MODENA, AUG. 23.
The National Assembly, in its sitting of to-day,
unanimously voted the following decrees :-
1. The confirmation of the dictatorship of Signor
Farini, giving him full powers to contract a loan of
5,000,000 of lire.

2. The erection of a monument to commemorate
the votes of the Assembly decreeing the decheance
of Francis V. and the annexation of Modena to
Piedmont.
3. That the volunteers who served in the late
campaign for the independence of Italy have de-
served well of their country.

4. That the Dictator be charged to negotiate
with the several foreign powers for the restitution
of the political prisoners whom Francis V. carried
away with him on leaving the country.
The Assembly was afterwards prorogued.

TRIESTE, AUG. 23

The Austrian frigate Novara entered the port
of Ragusa yesterday, and the Archduke Ferdinand
Maximilian, with the squadron, has also arrived

ere.

INDIA.

TRIESTE, AUG. 23

The Austrian Lloyd's steamer has arrived with
the following advices

CALCUTTA, JULY 16,

A strong police force has been stationed on the
frontiers of Oude, in order to prevent a possible
inroad of rebels into that country.
A large number of the late East India Com-
pany's European troops are taking their discharge.
Government has chartered two vessels for the con-
veyance of 1,200 of these soldiers, who return to
Europe.
The ex-King of Oude has been set at liberty.
HONGKONG, JULY 5.

A strong English squadron has been collected in
Schlenitler (?), in order to escort the Ambassadors
proceeding up the river.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

CALCUTTA, JULY 16,

Imported goods have declined. Exports moil
considerable. Freights flat. Exchange on Lon.
don, 2s. OW. to 2s. Old.

MADRAS, July 22.
Exchange on London, 2s. Old. to 2s. ld.
HONGKONG, JULY 5.
Freights unalteied. Exchange on London, 4s
9d. to 4s. 10d.

Exports unimportant.
neglected.

CANTON, JULY 3.
English goods are

SHANGHAI, JUNE 25,

The prices of silk have gone down. Tea, little
doing. Exchange on London, 6s. sid. to 6s. 61d.
Freights, for silk, £4 to £4 10s. ; for tea, £2 to
£2 10s.

FRANCE.
PARIS, TUESDAY.
BounsE, Aug. 23.--The tone of the market has
been more satisfactory than on preceding days, but
with the same limited business doing. Threes, after
having been done at 68f. 85e., improved to 69f. 10c.
Mobilier varied from 822 f. 50c. to 827 f. 50c. ; Aus
trian, 558 f. 75c. to 560 f. ; Lombard, 557 f. 50c. to
580 f. ; Orleans, 1,360 f. to 1,362 f. 50c. ; Lyons,
870 f. to 872 f. 50c. ; Southern, 510 f. to 512 f. 50c. ;
Eastern, 650 f. to 652 f. 50c. The following were
the last quotations :-
4.1 per Cents. 97 75 Credit Foncier 660
Do. end month .. 97 75 Belgian 41.
3 per Cents. 69 Piedmontese (5)
Do. end month.... 69 10 Roman
Bank Shares 2BOO Austrian
Credit Mobilier .. 825 Spanish Threes, —
Do. Account 823 75 Home Debt 4l 75

Account.
Orleans
Northern 925 .. 927 50
New ditto BO7 50 .. 812 50
Lyons and Msditerranean B7O .. 868 75
Opneva 530 ..
Southern
•
Western 560 .. 560
Eastern
Sardinias 412 50 ..
Austrian .4 557 50 .. 558 75
Exchange on London, at sight, paper, 25f. 121 c '
. • money,
25f 10c.; three months, paper, 24f. 97tc.; money, 24f. 95c.

RAILWAYS.
Cash.

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displeasure. The Italian q-Lic,:d ion is very clear, iy, eflee by iii.; devoted wife, that Ii: had ,ketelica
and it is no doubt on that account that they will out the plan or the work previously, but that the
not understand it. The union, perfect order, and whole of it was composed and dictated after perfect
wisdom which the people of Tuscany, the Duchies, wrote to give himself an occupation, and also from
an ardent desire to excite sympathy and activity in
and the Romagna now display are admirable. I blindness and almost helplessness had set in. He
certainly did not think that Italy was incapable of
behalf of his fellow sufferers. He treats separately-
acting so, still the spectacle of such art attitude of the horn blind, the educated blind, the embossed
affords me great pleasure ; have, therefore, faith in
me, gentlemen, and be assured that now as well as system, and of remarkable cases of blindness. He
informs us that those born blind are comparatively
in future I shall do everything in my power to
few in nu.nber. It is believed that of the 30.000
blind persons in this country, this class numbers
promote the welfare of Italy."
only about 2,500. In the chapter on the educated
blind we meet several interesting accounts of those
who have attained proficiency in various branches
of learning. The cases of Laura Bridgman, and
others similarly afflicted, who have been deprived
cif more than one sense, are cited, and the means of
instruction most successfully employed are alluded
to. The calm and cheerful tone of the work would
scarcely lead the reader to suppose that it was com-
posed by one suffering so great a deprivation ; but
we gather from the preface that the Christian for-
titude of Dr. Bull enabled him to meet his loss with
courage and resignation, and that he continued to
the last his endeavours to benefit others, one of
his occupations being that of teaching the blind to
read. " He sought them out wherever he
on was stay-
s
ing, and by means of small brass letters, Moon'
system, enabled many a solitary person to read the
word of God for himself. Of this the appendix con-
tains many instances, as recorded in his private
journal." All who are personally interested in the
moral and mental welfare of the blind should pro-
cure this little volume.

AMERICA.

LIVERPOOL, AUG. 23.

The screw-steamer Anglo• Saxon, Ballantyne
Commander, arrived this morning with advises
from Quebec to the 13th inst., and from New York
by telegram, to the evening of that day.
The steam-ship Glasgow, from Glasgow, had
arrived at New York.

NEW-YORK, AUG. 13.

The screw steam-ship City of Manchester, from
Belfast and Queenstown, arrived here this after-
noon.

The steam-ship Ocean Queen sailed at noon to-
day for Southampton and Havre, taking out
1,415,000 dollars in specie.
The steamer Kangaroo took her departure at the
same time for Liverpool via Queenstown, having
on freight 89,000 dols. specie.
On our Stock Exchange to-day the transactions
were not very large, but prices generally were
rather higher. At ths• close, however, the market
showed signs of weakness. In the money market
there has been no change, and the rates of exchange
are without variation.

Cotton is heavy. The sales to-day were to a
moderate extent on the basis of 12ke. for middling
uplands.
In the corn market, flour to-day was unsettled
and lower for State and Western. Superfine State
is quoted at 4 dols. to 4 dols. 30c.; extra State,
4 dols. 35c. to 4 dols. 50c.; round hoop, Ohio, 4
dols. 65c. to 5 dols. 10c. ; Southern dull at 4 dols.
90c. to 5 dols. for mixed to good ; and 5 dols. 25c.
to 7 dols. 75c. for fancy and extra. Canadian flour
is quite nominal.
NEW ORLEANS, AUG. 12, EVENING.

Our cotton market is dull, but the quotations
show no change. Sales to-day 250 bales. Our
market for Indian corn has considerably declined.
MOBILE, AUG. 12, EVENING.
Sales of cotton to-day, 1,100 bales, at 112- to 111 c.
for middling.
MONTREAL, AUG. 13, EVENING.
Our flour market is very dull. Superfine sells at
4 dols. 80c. to 5. Fancy and extra 5 dols. to 5 dols.
40c. No wheat offering. Ashes dull and droop-
ing ; pots, 5 dols. 60c. ; pearls, 5 dols. 80c.
The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of
the last pier of the Victoria-bridge took place to-day
The weather is warm and favourable for harvest--*
ing. The crops (except hay) are heavy, and in the
western provinces, are out of danger.
The half-yearly statement of the imports at this
port show a great increase over last year—being
nearly double. Other ports show a similar increase.
A Toronto despatch says that a more abundant
harvest has never been known in that part of
Canada.

A Tale for the Pharisees. By the author of
" Dives and Lazarus." Judd and Glass.
The author of this work is evidently well ac-
quainted with the struggles, sorrows, and tempta-
tions of the suffering poor in London. This work
records the life of a mother whose only son falls
into bad company, and whose whole life is a per-
petual struggle to save him from the disgrace and
punishment he deserves. The conclusion of
the
story is most painful, since the mother herself
sinks into intemperance, having lost her character
by herself assuming the guilt of the theft her son
had committed. There is much true and life-hko
portraiture in the book, though its interest is of a
gainful kind. The author does not in the
least
attempt to palliate the vices and errors of those he.
describes. Differing in this respect from mostot
those who take their heroes and heroines
among the lower classes, he does not represent them
as invested with any extraordinary attributes. We
meet no specially favoured individuals who have
retained through a long and struggling life the
Christian impressions of the Sunday-school ; no
pious invalid or toiling moralist, ever striving to
instruct and convert his neighbours. But though
less gratifying to the charitable there is little
doubt that his portraiture is the more life-ilice•
His writings remind us of the allusion of INloure to
the muse of Crabbe—
Still softening as she frowns along
O'er scenes which angels weep to see,
Till Truth herself half veils the wrong

In pity of the misery.
The moral he draws from his descriptions is stern
and sad, and the book, though many of its scenes
are harsh and repulsive, and its heroine loses our
sympathy from her final recklessness and dissipa-
tion, is truly a tale to make the Pharisees less e°11"
fident in their self-satisfaction, since it teaches thesa
how heavily some of the fallen have been tried all
tempted.

Memories of Rome. By Denis O'Donovan► Esci°

catholic Publishing Company.
An enthusiastic record of the impression wade,
on a young and ardent traveller by the marvelspl
the Eternal City. It gives a fresh and vic,'7,
description of the various wonders of art
the writer paid homage to, and though soinewua,
rhapsodical at times is evidently the result ..01
genuine feeling. The writer, as a Catholic, naturaY
introduces some account of his introduction to tin
Pope and his presence at the grand festivals of
the Church. There is nothing, however, to affNn
the reader of a different creed, since he preserve°
a tone of moderation highly commendable.

Wanderings in India and other Sketches of Life
in Hindostan. By John Lang. Routledge., r
These lively and entertaining sketches are I.°o
the most part reprinted from " Household Words.,
The readers of that periodical will be glad to glee'
them in a collected form, while those who are un-
acquainted with them will find much to please anu
interest them in these animated records of Angl°-
Indian life.

The Northumbrian Abbots. By R. B.
Saunders and Ottley.
This is a tale of the seventh century, briefly' and
simply told. It is intended to show the state o
ecclesiastical. and theological questions at that
time, especially as regards the monastic life. There
are also some discussions on the Christian dogma
and matters of faith. It is not likely to attrac.t
those who seek for an exciting narrative, but it
gives an interesting picture of that remote circa
Warbortau•
and may serve to suggest reflection on serious
matters.

HER MAJESTY AT ALDERSHOTT.

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The fishing in Lochfine is interrupted by 611,0 is
pleasant feeling prevailing between the drift net .fit-'ether
upper Lochfine and the trawlers from Tarbert and 89,
stations down the loch. It is reported that the latter,_ed
termined to enforce trawling in the upper loch, have 817.
themselves with muskets, and that shots have ueen farc

The manceuvres incident to repelling the attack
of an enemy advancing upon London by the Farr
ham-road were renewed at camp yesterday morning.
Her Majesty, accompanied and attended as on the
previous day, quitted the Pavilion at 11 o'clock,
and as soon as the Royal cortege had taken up its
position at the centre the evolutions, such as they
were, commenced. The actual review may be told
in a few words. The lovers of mere fire and stunk°
were to a certain extent disappointed, yet as'
picturesque spectacle the whole affair was OM?'
rable. The heights of Hungry-hill on tit Air
southern aspect are broken into knolls, weeuv-4,
ravines,. hedgerows, and orchards, in the moat
pleasing variety ; the effect, therefore,
when. the army advanced, when the orchards
inclosures were wrapped in smoke, and the glen;
filled with brilliant masses of troops, was beautitil'
beyond description.
The defence of the lines began in the usual man"
n. er, with a sharp, sputtering fire from the rifle
in advance, which was soon supported by a hea
cannonade.... The rapid crackling fusilade from. t
invincible sharpshooters, who were entirely
produce,
by trees, showed the admirable defensive cap
ahll
ties of the
.post, but it was not until the hex,
ettns came into play that the really formine 0
naturer. of the position was fully manifested. Frond.
00. different points on the steepest Iveights,,tro
heights apparently inaccessible to cannon, v"Tia
muzzles only just peered over the brows of the hier.'
came broad red streaks of flame aud stunning re,ot
berations which almost shook the earth. Not a krill
had been overlooked, not a single avenue from whdled
the enemy could approach was left ungner• ht
or free from a murderous cross fire of six or ogee
pieces of ordnance. As the cannonade grew TT°.
general and the enemy was supposed to have "e ric
loped all his forces the troops lined the breastvje.he
in dense masses, and now from all points along __LA
line arose one of the most tremendous and sustanl,`;
rolls of musketry and cannon that had ever NY
positowii
the echoes of Aldershott. The whole
seemed wrapped in a dense cloud, amid which °was
th.e. great spurts of flame from the artillery, for
visible. This terrific demonstration continneuray,
nearly half an hour, by which time the cable of
, of
being merely mortals after all, and cap
annihilation, were supposed to have had enel!g. aoe-
this feu d'enfer. The troops closed up, and 1.11 th e
tions of four poured through the openings inbat.
breastwork in dense bright streams, while
.0.0
in
teries of artillery scrambled down the heishteairy,
pursuit in the best way they could. Tha ca v the
and Horse Artillery made a rapid movelnent en 00
right, and the advance along the whe:ie line hec,Aeop
general. The whole mass poured_ down the guns
s. lopes in front of the position (excepting the.„goe-
in the batteries, which remain.ea to cover the -,,-oas
ment), the Riflemen were thrown out, and thew -dor
and orchards began to echo like distant thliet.o2o
under the continual fire. For some slier',
e pursuit of the flying foe was thus naed,
tamed, after which a general halt was soll",oe.
and some. of the regiments piled arms. A" -oil
r. ied their provisions and water for the (110 halt
it was at first generally imagined that the re-
was
.called to allow the men to dine heierierval
newing the pursuit. However, after an
of. about an hour, which was employed toyed bald the
je. sty and the Prince Consort in riding ale,'" 01
iine and inspecting the work, the " asseinb,i'lantior
sounded, and, not a little to the surprise and bri"
ance of the public who had come too late, ea cl- at
Bade
.made the best of its way back to calnP the
few minutes before one o'clock. Contrary te,,s oo
eneral custom on these occasions, there nier
marching past, and so the review terminated.;
after
Majesty at once returned to the Pavilion, anu„ •
.her
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partaking of lunch quitted camp, attended v;,1300
usual escort. The Royal train was Dtten
at the Farnborough station, and started wit
Majesty for Southampton at 4 o'clock. h il.
lt is mere justice to those intrusted with Lens:lrael
way arrangements to say that both on Ni
t° asand Tuesday they gave every satisfaction
unusual influx of visitors.