The Sun.
London, England, 1866-04-18 00:00:00

churches a prayer was said a furore Norman—
norum libera nos, Domine. There was a great fire
in Paris in 1618, when a portion of the Palais de
Justice was destroyed. The incendiarism was at-
tributed to the persons who were interested in de-
stroying the documents connected with the trial of
Ravaillac. The Odeon Theatre was burned down
in 1799, and 1810 the Princess de Schwartzenberg
was burnt to death at her hotel during a ball at
which the First Napoleon was present. The Cirque
Olympique was destroyed by fire, and also the Am-
bigu Theatre in 1827, the Gaite in 1835, the Theatre
Italian and the Vaudeville in 1838, and the Dio-
rama in 1839. The organ of the Church of St.
Eustache was destroyed by fire in 1844.
A tunnel under the sea from Boulogne or Calais
to England has been talked of for some years. The
projector is confident of success, and within a few
days engineers have commenced preparatory sur-
veys in those localities in reference to the project.
A commission of scientific men has been appointed
to make a serious investigation relative to this gi-
gantic plan. A model of the tunnel and of the
proposed works incident to it will form one of the
attractive features of the Great Exhibition of next
year. _

During the debate in the Chamber on the sub-
ject of the Cattle Disease, a claim was made by
some speakers on the part of the owners of cattle
which it was thought necessary to kill of the whole
of their value. The Minister, on the part
of the Government, replied that he thought this
amount was too large, and that in England the sum
accorded was three-fourths of the value of the beasts
destroyed. The Minister also remarked that the
owners of cattle which were diseased had themselves
an equal interest with the public in their destruction.
He, however, promised that the whole subject
should be taken into consideration, with every desire
to do justice to the owners of cattle. I understand
that the Government has decided to introduce a
measure having for object to allow the owners of
cattle which it may become necessary to kill in con-
sequence of their being diseased the same amount
as that paid in England, three-fourths of their well-
ascertained value.

The wife of an old soldier, residing in the Avenue
de Segur, has just presented to him one son of Mars
and two daughters of the regiment—in other words,
a boy and two girls. On his return home he saw
the three children ranged on the bed in what he
called " battle order." His first impression was one
of surprise, which was next succeeded by regret, for
after a moment's consideration, he said to his wife,
"We had three children yesterday : to-day we have
six ; but never mind. Let us hope that God will
not abandon us."

A letter from Rome states that brigandage has
commenced with greater violence than ever. - Car-
dinal Andrea wished to leave Naples on his return
to his diocese of Subiaco, but he has been compelled
to delay his journey, because he was assured that it
was impossible to guarantee that he could reach his
destination in safety.
The cost of the erection of the great Exhibition
building at Paris is estimated at 11,500,000 fr., but
at present it is impossible to form any idea of the
expenses of the gardens, plantations, and other
accessories.

The Constitutionnel says its accounts from Ger-
many indicate a decrease in warlike manifestations.

PARLIAMENTARY DIVISION.

lIOUSE OF COMMONS-APRIL 17.
MALT DUTY.

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Motion made, and question proposed, "That, upon any
futuro remission of indirect taxation, this house will take
into consideration the duty upon malt, with a view to
its immediate reduction and ultimate repeal :" Amend-
ment proposed, to leave out from the word " That" to
the end of the question, in order to add the words "in
the present state of the taxation and resources of the
country, it is the duty of Parliament to make provision
for the systematic reduction of the National Debt, and
not to sanction any proposal for any repeal or change of
taxes which is likely to be attended with a diminution
of the revenue," instead thereof. Question proposed,
"That the words proposed to be left out stand part of
the question." Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Main
question put. The house divided—Ayes, 150; Noes, 235.
AYES-150.
Adderley, C. B. Egerton, A. F. Miller, S.
Anson, Major Fane, Lt-Col. Miller, T. J.
Ba ge, W. Fane, Col. Milford, W. T.
Bailey, Sir J. Farquhar, Sir M. More, It. J.
Barnett, B. Fellowes, E. Mord tunt, Sir C.
Barrow, W. H. Moyer. J. Neeld, Sir J.
Mirttelot, Col. Foley, H. Newdegate, C.
Bass, M. T. Forester. Gen. Noel, G. J.
Bateson, Sir T. Foster, W. 0. North, Col.'
Beach, Sir M. Freshfield, C. K. Pasret, It. IL
Beach, W. Galway, Viscount i'arker, Major W.
Benyon, it. Gaskell, J. M. Phillips, G. L.
Eterestord. D. George, J. Pollard Urquhart W
Bourne, Col. Gilpin, Col. Portman, W. H. B.
Bovill, W. Goddard, A. L. Pugh, D.
Bowyer, Sir G. Gooch, D. Read, C. S.
Bridges, Sir B. W. Godson, J. Rebow, J. G.
Bromley. W. D. Grey, T Repton, G. W. J.
Brooks, R. Grove, T. Bolt, J.
Bruce, Major C. Hamilton,Lord C.J. Royston, Visot.
Bruen, H. Hamilton, Visot. Russell, 11.
Buckley, E. Hartopp, E. B. Russell, Sir C.
Buller, Sir A. W. Harvey, R. B. Sandford, G. M.W.
Burghley, Lord Berve3, Lord A. Schreiber, C.
Burrell, Sir P. Henniker, Lord Sclater-Booth, G.
Campbell. A. IT. Herbert, I'. E. Scott, Lord H.
Cartwright, Col. Hodgson, W. N. Selwin, H. J.
Cavendish, Lord E 801 l ord, R. S. Selwyn, C. J.
Cecil, Lord E. Ifolmesdale, Via. Severne, J. E.
Cholmeley, Sir M. Hamby, W. H. Smith, S. G.
Clive, Capt. G. W. llowes. E Somerset, Col. E.
Cobbold, J. C. Huddlestone, J. Stanhope, J. B.
Cole, lion. J. L. II umphery, W. Stanhope, Lord
Cooper, E. 11. Hunt, G. W. Surtees, F.
COWpw., W I, Jervis, Captain Sykes, C.
Cox, W. Jolliffe, H. Taylor, Colonel
Cubitt, G. Kelk, J. Tholo,d, J. H.
Dertng, Sr E. King, J. K. Treeby, J. W.
Dick, F. . Knight, F. Trollope, Sir J.
Dickson, Major Knightley, Sir R. Walcott, Admiral
Dodson, J. G. Knox, t.ol Western, Sir T.
Dowdeswell, W. E. Lect n,..re, Sir E. Whalley, G. IL
Duncombe, A. Lennox, Lord H. G Whiteside, J.
Duncombe, W. E. Leslie, C. P. Whi.more, IL
Dunne, Gen. Lindsay, Col. C. Williams, F. M.
Du Pre, C. G. Lindsay, Col, R. Wise, H. C.
Dutton, It. H. Long, It. P. Wyndham, 11.
Dyke, W. 11. Lowther, Colonel Young, R.
Dyott, Colonel Lytton, Sir E. B. TELLERS.
Earle, R. A. Manners, Lord J. Kelly, Sir F.
Eaton, W. H. Martin, I'. W. Du Cane, C.

NOES-215.
Acland, T. D. Gibson, T. M. Monsell, W.
Agnew, Sir A. Gilpin, C. Monk, C.
Akroyd, E. Gladstone, W. IC. Montgomery, Sir G.
Aden, W. S Gladstone, W. H. Morley. S.
Anstruther, Sir R. Glyn, G. G. Morris, M.
Antrobus, IC. Goldsmid, Sir F. Morris, W.
Armstrong, H.: Goldsmid, F. D. Morrison, W.
Ayrton, A. S. Goschen, G. J. Murphy, N. D.
Aytoun. It. S. Gower, F. L. Neate, C.
Bsgnall, C. Graves, S. R. Nicol, J. D.
Bagwell, J. Greville, Col. F. O'Brien, Sir P.
B a rc' ay. A. C. Gray, Sir J. O'Conor Don, The
Baring, T. G. Grey, Sir G. Ogilvy, Sir J.
Barnes, T. Gridley, 11. G. Oliphant, L.
Barry, ( harles Gn,svenor, Lord R. 0' Loghlen, Sir C
Barry, G. R. 0 rosvenor, Capt. It• Onelow, G.
Bazley, T. Hanbury, R. Otway, A.
Beaumont, 11. F. Ilaukey, 'l'. Padinore, R.
Beaumont, W. B. Hanmer, sir J. • Paget, Lord C.
Beecroft, G. S. Ilardcastle, .J. A. Palmer, Sir R.
Biddulph, Col. Ilarris, J. D. Pease, J.
Biddulph, M. Hartington,Marquis Peel, A. W.
Bingham, Lord Bay, Lord NV Pelham, Lord
Blinnerhassett, R. Hayter, Capt. A. D. Veto, Sir M.
Bonham-Carter, J. Headlam, T. E. Phillips, it. N.
Bouverie, E. P. Henderson, J. Platt, J.
Brecknock, Earl of Henley, Lord Potter, E.
Bright, Sir C. T. Herbert, IL A. Potter, T. B.
Bright, J. Bibbert, J. T. Price, W. P.
Briscoe, J. Hoare, Sir 11. I'ryse, E. L.
Browne, Lord Hodgkinson, G. Pritchard, J.
Bruce, Lord E. A. H •lcicn, I. Proby, Lord
Bruce, Sir H. Holland, E. Reardon, D. J.
Buxton. C. Hood, sir A, Robartes, T. J. A.
Candlish, J. llorsiali, T. B. Robertson. D.
Cardwell, E. R. Howard, C. W. G. Rothschild, BaronN
Carnegie, C. Hubbard, J. G. Russell, A.
Castlerosse, Vist. Hughes, T. Russell, Sir W.
Cave, T. Hughes, W. B. Salomons,Aiderman
Cavendish, Lord F. Hurst, R. 11. fiamuda, J.
Cavendish Lord G. Ingham, It. Saunderson, E.
Cha.n.bers, 'l'. James, E. Scholefle,d, W.
Cheetham, J. Jardine, R. kcott, Sir W.
Childers, H. C.`E. Jervoise, Sir J. Seely, C.
Clinton, Lord A. P. Johnstone, Sir J. Shafto, It. D.
Clinton, Lord E. P. Kekevvich, S. T. Sheridan, It. B.
Clive, G. King,lake, A. W. Sheriff, A.
K ai inabagot 'cue:c hbteuer; el Col.
Colebrooke, Sir T.E. Kinglake, Serj. J.
Layar4,.A. Smith, J. A.
Collier, sir R. P.
Colthurst, Sir G. Kinnaird, A. le. Stacpoole, Capt.
Colvile, C. R.
Craufurd, E. IT. J. LK
Crawford, IL W. Lain, s. Sullivan. E.
Smith, J. 11.
Crosland, Col. .iynan, E.
Crossley, Sir F. Lamont, J. Talbot, Chris
Dalglish, R. Lawson, .J. A. . P. A.
Taylor,
0.
Davey, K. Legh, Major C.
Denman, G. Leeman, G.
Dillon, J. B. Leievre, G. J. S. Trevelysn, G.
-11111-I..uge" SSttaannisitabnidd,'Jhl..
Duff, 31. E. Lewis, 11.
Duff, R. Si Locke, J.
Dunda*. Sir D. Lusk, A. Villiers, C. I'.
v4l, orae,:ntlecndyeme.yi ac:uctslr.;:cii4i.i..
Dunkellin, Lord Mackie, J. Vivian, 11. H.
Ellice, E. , Waterhouse, S.
Mackinnon (RYe, • W.
Esmoude, J.
Evans, T. W.
F'aw.et', H. Whitman, J.
Fenwick,:E. M. Maguire, jF. Whitbread, S.
Fades, J. Mainwaring, T• White,
Fitzgerald, Lord Marjorlbanks, D. C. Williamson, Sir II
Winnington, Sir li:
Fi zoatriek, .T W Marshall, W.
M3,3a,kekilgineanano:nr),..kLym.)
INl:aegtkuieni,inE:T.
IL.
Fitzwilliam, C. W. Martin, C. W. Wyvill, L.
Foljambe, F. J. S. Matheson, A. Young, A.
Forster, C. Matheson, ~., '4lr .T. Young, 0.
Forster, IV. E. Mill bank 1.
Tort, li. Mill, J. S. TELLERS.
Brand, 11.
Fortescue, C. S. Mills, J. R.
Adam, W. P.
Fortescue, D. F. Milton, viscount
Gavin, Major Mitchell, A.

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DISTRESSED OPERATIVES AND THEIR EMPLOYERS.
—At a meeting of factory hands at Bolton last week
they were told by
a delegate that they ought never to be
content till they get "Eight hours' work, eight hours' play,
eight hours' sleep, eight shillings a day." The strippers
and grinders at Ashton have made a move in this direction
by making a peremptory demand for an advance to 245.
per week from their present wage of 18s., and have most
appropriately chosen a time when a panic in cotton is ruin-
ing many of their employers.