The Sun.
London, England, 1859-07-13 00:00:00

CHAAING CROSS RAILWAY.

The members of the House of Lords' Committee
resumed their sittings yesterday. The room wag
greatly crowded. Lord Belper was in the chair.
is Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge was
amongst the witnesses examined.. He said in a
military point of view he considered that such a
railway as that proposed would be of the greatest
importance, Independently of its advantages for
the conveyance of troops, it would be often used as
a means of personal communication between the
Horse Guards and Chatham, Woolwich, and other
military stations. Such persons were frequently
moving backwards and forwards. It would effect
a very great saving of time by having a direct com-
munication with London-bridge; and the more
facilities were offered for passing between these
points the better. He understood that there was
to be an extension of the railway by a junction
with the South-Western Railway at Waterloo-
bridge, which, by giving a direct railway commu-
nication, would afford great facilities in the con-
veyance of troops between Aldershott and Roches-
ter, Strood, Maidstone, Woolwich, and Chatham.
It would also facilitate the communication with
Portsmouth by bringing stations together avoiding
a break in the transit, it saved labour in packing,
as the whole work of packing had to be done over
again in a westerly direction. It would fill up a
link to Windsor, but there was a more important
consideration in the transmission of troops between
the military stations at Shorncliffe, Dover, Canter-
bury, Strood, Woolwich, Chatham, and the north.
Speaking of it purely as a military line it would be
productive of great advantages. It was desirable
to keep troops as much as possible out of the metro-
' polis. There was a line projected to join the East
Kent line in communication by the Victoria-street
station with Pimlico, but that would be a round-
about
b tain
ed
line,
by
itt,
stillr
Hammond,to
Secretary
o
at the Foreign-office, Sir Charles Barry, an Sir
Jas. Duke, also strongly supported the line. Mr.
again Haw adjourned.ksh awha
having been examined the committee

FATAL EFFECTS OF THE TEA TITER.

Yesterdaywas severel
have weather
taken place
felt in the metropolis, and several cases of deal
from sun thestroke were heat of the
reported
to
at the east end of London and the
dis-
tricts. Two men, named George suburban Anderson and
Thomas Duncan, were at work
in a field at Strat-
ford, when they were suddenly prostrated to the
ground by the extreme heat, and remained insen-
sible for some mies, A medical gentleman was
called, he two unfortunate men were dead.
The immediate cause
the brain. of death was congestion of
Information was also forwarded by Mr.
Webb, summenino. officer, St. Mary, Whitechapel,
to the coroner for East Middlesex, respecting the
death of a young man who it was supposed died
from the excessive heat of the weather, and his
peculiar employment, at a sugar baker's, accelerated
the calamity, A number of the constables belong-
ing to the metropolitan police force, have been
compelled to relinquish their duties owing to the
continual exposure to the continual rays of the sun,
and many have complained to their superior officers the pain they endure through
heavy stiffened military stocks,
w hic h wearing
are theircon-
structed of leather. The men also, in conse-
quence of the orders of the commissioners,
must still keep their_ thick coats buttoned
up round their neeks and continue the use
of their leathern belts while on day duty.
Several persons while walking in the Regent's-park,
Hyde-park; St. Jr.mes's-park, and Victoria-park,
were taken ill fron i the powerful effects of the snn,
and two respectably-dressed females fell down in a
state of insensibil3,ty while promenading in the lat-
ter place. After n short time they were sufficiently
recovered to be taken to their respective homes.
Dr. Chalice, the deputy-coroner, held two inquests
yesterday at Sh.)reditch and Poplar on the bodies
of persons who had died from the oppressive heat
of the weather, which seems to have produced ex-
haustion from which the patients gradually sunk
and died. _

Y-O;Knday the youngest daughter of M. W. E.
Wiley, gold F ,encilease manufacturer, Great Ham-
pton-street, Bi =lngham, died from the effects of a
coup de solei 1. She was struck_ about half-past 12,
and expire a about five the wime afteraoon. This
is the only ; instance of the kind says the Binning-
Post, that has . come' to our, knowledge
during clie present hot we amer. •

. Le Admiralty will receive tenders- on the 21st
111". . for the supply of 50,1 JOO pairs of shoes, 2.9,p qo alloni
of v iliegar, and 200 tons of soap.

BRITISH NATION LIFE ASSURANCE
ASSOCIATION.
Chief Offices, 291, Regent-street, W.
London, 9th of July, 1859.
Notice is hereby given, that a Second Extraordinary Gene-
ral Meeting of the Shareholders of the BRITISH NATION
LIFE ASSURANCE ASSOCIATI N, Will
be
Oeld at the Chief
Offices of the Association, 291, Regent-strheet, London, on
Thursday, the 21st day of July, 1859, at half-past One o'clock
In the Afternoon precisely ; for the purpose of confirming, or
otherwise, two resolutions passed at the Extraordinary Gene-
ral Meeting of this Association, held on Saturday, the 25th
day of June, 1859, empowering the Directors, in consequence
of the great increase of the Life Business, to discontinue and
sell the branches of business of the said association, known
as the General Accident and Compensation Department, and
the Plate Glass Insurance Department.
By order of the Board of Directors,
HENRY LAKE, Manager and Secretary.

TULIAN'S IMPERIAL REMEDY.
tJ PATRONISED by the CROWNED HEADS of
EUROPE, NOBILITY, and GENTRY.
An exquisite preparation for preserving, beautifying, re-
storing, and promoting the growth of the Hair. Luxuriant
moustachios and whiskers produced, by its use, in from four
to six weeks.
Sold in bottles, ss. and 108. each, with full directions for
use, forwarded to any address on receipt of P. 0.0.
Sole agents in England, R. CAMBEL and Co, 5, UPPER
BERKELEY-STREET, WEST, CONNOUGFIT-SQUARE, W-
(Extracts from the Press.)
" This is a most cooling and fragrant preparation."
" A perfect boquet in itself."

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Under the ohnagement of Mr. Charles Kean.
I$ EVENING will be revived Shakspeare's Tragedy
d BURT VIII. Cardinal Wolsey, Mr. C. Kean ; Queen
Katharine, Mrs. C. Kean.
After which, IF THE CAP Firs.
Commence at 7.

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee, Mr. J. B. Bnckstone.
4rais EVENING the performances will commence with
a iiew Comedy, entitled THE CONTESTED ELECTION, in
lehieh Mr. sud Mrs. C. Mathews will appear,
Alter whick-JEARRIED FOR MONEY.
To conclude with THE WATER WITCHES.
Commence at 7.

kTEW THEATRE - ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Benj. Webster.
THIS EVENING, ICI ON PARLE FRANCAIS. Messrs.
J. L. Toole, Chas Selby, Billing ton ; Misses Keeley, Arden,
and Lsidlaw. and lifts. Billington.
After which, STILL WATERS RUN DEEP. John
Mildmay, Mr. A. Wigan ; Mr. Potter, Mr. Charles Selby ;
Hawksley, Mr. Billington ; Mrs. Mildmay, Mrs. Billing-ton ;
Mrs. Sternhold Mrs. A. Wigan.
Followed by NEVER JUDGE BY APPEARANCES. Mr
and Mrs. Henri Drayton.
After which, THE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. Messrs. C.
Rein! and Moreland; Misses Woolgar and K. Kelly.
Acting Manager—Mr. Wm. Smith.
Doors open at a quarter-past six—Commence at seven. Box
Office open from 10 to 5 —no charge for booking. Nound. o fees to
servants permitted. A registry kept of all articles f

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Lases and Directress, Miss Swanborough
THIS EVENING, A SCHOOL FOR COQUETTES.
?Cases Swanborough, Oliver, and Lavine.
After which, QUIXOTE, JUNIOR. Mr. J. Clarke.
Followed by THE VERY LATEST EDITION OF THE
LADY OF LYONS.
Commence at 7 o'clock.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE—This Evening
THE MARBLE HEART. Mr. Leigh Murray.
After which, DELICATE GROUND. Mr. and Mrs. H.
Vezin.
To conclude with THE BRIGAND. Mr. Charles Pitt.

VERDI'S OPERA OF MACBETH. The
whole of the first part of this Opera, now produced
for the first time In this country (the remaining three acts
being in course of rehearsal), is sung nightly at the CAN-
TERBURY HALL CONCERTS.

THE DELEPIERRE FAMILY,
Consisting of three Juvenile Violinists, viz., Jules, Juliette,
and Julia Delepierre, aged, respectively, FOUR, SIX, and
EIGHT years.
The perfect execution by these Lilliputian Artistes of some
of the most difficult and brilliant Solos, Duets, and Trios eve:
written for the violin, has excited mingled wonder and admi-
ration in Continental Musical Circles, and drawn forth enthu-
siastic tributes of praise from the Public Journals of France
and Belgium.
They will perform TWICE EACH EVENING, in addi-
tion to the usual Entertainments.

THE WEATHER.-StrN OFFICE, JULY 13.

THERMOMETER? IN THE SHADE.
87—highest since noon yesterday.
70—lowest this morning and during the night.
84—this day at noon.
auto

Wnrr, Westerly ; rather fresh, with beautifully fine
weather.
The thermometer was 112, in the sun, at five o'clock
yesterday afternoon.

THE SUN.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 1859.

We are surprised with Peace almost before the
w►ar began. It is scarcely a week since the din of
battle died away into an armistice, and now we
are agreeably astonished at the halcyon notes of
Peace coming so unexpectedly on the southern
breeze. Every true lover of humanity must wel-
come the news ; but while lost in bewilderment we
can as yet but rub our eyes and wonder if it be
tuite true, and ask how it has been brought about,
and how its blessings may be estimated by all con-
cerned in its result.

People begin to ask what sort of peace it is ? Is
it partial, or, as promised, is the Peace General?
To be lasting, peace must be general in its character
and beneficial in its tendency. Now, we are not
so sure of either, from a hasty survey of its scope.
The Austrian snake is scotched, but not killed.
The gangrene is left to take deeper root under the
the delusion of magnanimous forbearance on the
one part, and supple compliance on the other.
There appears a show of Italian independence, but
it is only a show. And there is, too much clap-
trap for national effect, and the illusion, though
well got up, will not bear the touch of sober reality.
NAPOLEON seems but too eager to snatch a victory
for the 15th, his saint's day, when he will enter
Paris like a Roman Emperor of old, and live for
the moment in the blaze of his military glory,
and which he has very worthily and most gal-

lantly achieved. But the question arises—What
has he really accomplished ?—has he fulfilled
his promises ? And the answer is—only so far,
but no farther. He has given peace to Italy,
bnt little or no independence ; he has humbled
Austria, but has not restored Italy to the Italians.
He has s:.ved the pride of FRANCIS JOSEPH by
accepting Lombardy—rather an Irish way of ac-
cepting what You have already in your clutches !
He has so far befooled the Austrian Emperor by
flattering his vanity and receiving from him what
would gall his German pride to yield to Sardinia.
Well, if this shuffing of the cards may save the
honour of the loser, the winner may not care much
about the character of the game.

But what do the Venetians think of the compact ?
How far are they benefited by the result of the
war? They are to be allowed to enter the Con-
federation of Italians with a German Livery ! The
thing is too preposterous to be entertained by men
burning to become free. Venice was on tip-toe to
espouse the cause in which so many of her people
have fought and bled ; and now she may well say
to the Emperor NAPOLEON "thank you for nothing !"
Indeed, the Venetians have not even been con-
sulted. Consulted ! Whc,, would condescend to
consult slaves ? No, no ! I\TAroLEos would not
even consult freemen—not he ! And to crown the
mastery, or rather the mocker) of his rule, he has
not even appeared to consult th c King of Sardinia,
lout throws Lombardy into his a rms with the grace-
ful hauteur of a conqueror ! VICTOR EMMANUEL
may well be thankful if matter: prove no worse.
And then to mystify the forth coming Confedera-
tion of Italian Indeendence, they are to be
blessed with the POPE as Ro norary President !
Well might the venerable Lord ~LYNDHURST have
asked last night, in his ignorant , surprise, " Did I
hear the word honorary ?" yes, ," replied Lord
WODHOVIE, more emphatically, ,norary Presi-
dent." Now, we will not quarrel w, ;th the prof-
fered honour proposedi o be
conferred of i the Head
of the Catholic Church, xlint it strikes us that the
services cif his HOLINESS W, ill be much like , those of

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