The Sun.
London, England, 1866-07-19 00:00:00

TILE SON, .LOINDON, THURSIMY EVENING, JULY 19, 1866,

'and commercial clerks and shopkeepers' assistants
could come in under it who could be admitted no
other way. We have little doubt that the mode-
ration and sound principle of the bill will obtain
public support for it on another occasion, and the
people will best consult their real interests and show
their desire for real and genuine reform by earnestly
advocating the cause of the Ballot and the Educa-
tional Franchise.

l'he settlement of affairs is still in abeyance, and
seams likely to continue so for a short time at least.
The chief news of importance that reaches us from
tke Continent may be said to be the order of the day
published by Archduke ALBERT on occasion of his
taking leave of the Army of the South. It is
couched in bold and energetic terms, and seems to
be animated with a spirit worthy of the occasion. It
is certainly some sort of satisfaction to the Aus-
trians that they shall have got the best of it in
Italy. Whether they eventually cede Venetia
or not, they have at least held it for the
present. The Archduke declares that he leaves
sufficient forces behind to guard the fortresses
of the country, and protect, in concert with the
faithful population, the strongholds of the Tyrol, of
inner Austria, and the coast. Meanwhile he de-
parts with the rest of the army for the North,
where the " decisive blows" will be struck. The
European position of Austria is the object for which
they are to fight, and it is indeed a prize worth
winning. Certainly in this order we find all said
that can possibly induce to animate and encourage
those about to enter so hazardous an enterprise,
and it is to be hoped that the reinforce-
ments thus made to the Austrian army at head-
quarters will be of service, and that they will also
infuse animation into them, coming, as they do,
from scenes of triumph. The " decisive encounter,"

as the Archduke truly styles the next venture, will
certainly test the fortitude of the Austrians, but
they had better remember how much isat stake, and

make a most determined resistance.

We may learn something of the expectations of
the Prussians from the article in the semi-official
Provincial Corresponden:. In the first place, the
complete settlement of the question of the
Duchies is to be their " entire union " with
Prussia. This we have all along expected
would be the end of all the professions
that were so lavishly made at the outset as to the
welfare of these provinces. Still, under the circum-
stances, we should not complain so much of this
demand, but those that follow are most outrageous,
and speak plainly as to the character of the nego-
tiator. The unity of the North, under the leader-
ship of Prussia, is a most extravagant thing to
expect, and it is here that the objections of France
and Russia might well be interposed. The worst of

all, however, is, that it is peremptorily insisted upon
that Austria should be excluded from the Germanic
Confederation. This isquite out of character, and the
Berlin Government have no right whatever to ex-
pect such a concession to be made to their preju-
dices. The Emperor of AUSTRIA is stated to have
decidedly refused to accept the Prussian conditions
that Austria should be excluded from the Germanic
Confederation, and this is not to be wondered at
when we reflect upon the significance of the thing.
It is Austria's last hold upon the influence and in-
terest she once so largely possessed in Germany, and
it is not difficult to understand that the EMPEROR is
most loth to relinquish his position to Lis unscru-

pulous rival.
The Berlin journal referred to states that the
Emperor NAPOLEON, recognising the justice and
moderation of these demands, has accepted the
same as a basis for peace, and has resolved to re-
main neutral in the event of their being respected
by Austria. We question very much the accuracy
of their assertion, and the policy of the French Go-
vernment must have changed very much if such is
to be their style of procedure. Prussia never can
stop in time, but persists in carrying on
a l'outrance whenever she has the oppor-
tunity of doing so, so that now when
she has really gained enough to entitle her to
make considerable demands, she will not rest
satisfied with such limits being assigned as reason
might suggest, but seeks to obtain the virtual domi-
nion over all Germany, besides acting most unfairly
to Austria, whom she has always professed to re-
gard as an equal.

We have heard a great deal of the moderation of
the victors, but they seem to think it not worth
while any longer to keep up the farce, and accord-
ingly
.the old story is re-enacted in Frankfort,
when by this time the true character of
the new Power will be appreciated.
,The
Prussians have arrested two Senators and the
Editors of two of the journals. No doubt this was
settled beforehand, and the unfortunate men who
have thus figured as the first victims to the tyranny
and oppression of the ruthless invader have com-
promised themselves in some way, and drawn down
the displeasure of Herr Von BISMARCK. When the
war is over, and there remains nothing to distract
their attention from domestic trouble, no doubt the
emissaries of that Minister will have enough
to do in wreaking their vengeance on
the " marked men" who have made themselves con-
spicuous during the long struggle for supremacy
that has been carried on between the two great
German Powers and their minor States which have
sided with one side or other of the disputants. It
is said that the French Ambassador at Berlin, M.
BENEDETTI, has arrived in Vienna, and had a con-
ference with Count MENSDOItFF. It is to be hoped
that he will effect some better arrangement between
the conflicting parties than any of which we have
as yet heard mention. The Moniteur de Soir
declares that those journals were wrongly informed
which considered the policy of France to be that
Italy should conclude a separate armistice, and that
then France should appear in Germany as an
" armed mediator." "France," declares theMoniteur,
" intervened diplomatically with the idea of peace."
The confusion that at present prevails arises from
the circumstance that Prussia is so arbitrary as to
expect Austria to accept her hard conditions of
peace before consenting to an armistice. This is
just what we might have expected from such an
unfair opponent.

MANSION HOUSE.---The Earl of Derby, as First
Lord of the Treasury, with the rest of the Cabinet
Ministers, will bo entertained at a banquet by the Lord
Mayor and the Lady Mayoress, on Wednesday week, the
Ist of August. The Premier has been pleased to accept the
invitation, and, in addition to the members of the Cabinet,
the invited guests will include all the more conspicuous
members of the Conservative party in both Houses of Par-
liament. A similar compliment had been intended for the
late Ministry, but the change in the Government inter-
vened, and it falls to the lot of their successors to receive
the hospitality of the Lord Mayor. The dinner will be
served in tho Egyptian Hall of the Mansion 'House, with
all the accustomed splendour, and the occasion promises to
be ono of unusual interest.

FENIAN PRISONERS IN CANADA.—The Canadian
Government have issued a letter to county Crown
attorneys, stating that the Government have learnt with
regret that arrests have been made on the mere suspicion
of Fenianism, whereas no arrests should be made without
information on oath establishing a prima facie case of
treason or some of the criminal acts specified in the Habeas
Corpus Suspension Act. The circular adds that under pre-
sent circumstances it is not intended to prevent any parties
committed for trial in Upper Canada (with the exception
of those directly concerned in the raid at Fort Erie, and
Murphy's party who were arrested on their way to East-
port) from applying to the Courts to be admitted to bail or
for writ of habeas corpus. But the Government will retain
the right to enforce the provisions of the Act suspending
the habeas corpus whenever they may think proper.

CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

PARIS, Wednesday Evening.
No further news of an authentic character has
been received in Paris relative to the march of the
Prussian troops in Moravia. It appears, however,
that the Austrian army of Olmutz,which remains in
communication with that portion of the direct line
of railway to Vienna, which is not occupied by the
Prussians, would endeavour to effect its junction
with the principal army charged with the defence
of the approaches to that capital. This movement
of concentration is one of prudence, in consequence
of the mass of the enemy's troops which menaces
Vienna. There is reason to believe that the Prussian
armies have effected a junction, although the pre-
cise spot where it took place is not yet known. The
Prussian troops of Central Germany, after having
driven away, by the combats of the last few days in
the environs of Kissingen, the Bavarian army, and
after having defeated that of Prince Alexander of
Hesse at Aschaffenburg, entered without resistance
into Frankfort, previously evacuated by the Federal
soldiers.

The Grand Duke of Hesse Darmstadt, with the
principal members of his Government, has aban-
doned the capital of his States. The Prince Alex-
ander of Hesse, however, who is the brother of the
Grand Duke, has taken his position on the left
bank of the Maine, so as to cover Darmstadt.
The Moniteur states that Prince Napoleon Jerome
has left Paris for Italy, " charged with,a mission"
to his father-in-law, King Victor Emmanuel.
The Hessian Gazette states that the Hessian troops
had a very active and important part in the battle
of Aschaffenburg. Among the wounded is Colonel
Schenk, of the 4th Regiment of the line. The
combat lasted during the greater part of the day
with varied success.
The Siecle says If the despatch which an-
nounces that the Bth Federal Corps is in presence of
the Prussians be correct the victory of the latter
is not so decisive as might be supposed from the
Cologne telegram. The passage of the Maine was
forced, but a new battle will be necessary to com-
plete the defeat of the Federals."
Letters from Vienna speak of the disorder, con-
fusion, and discouragement which prevail in that
capital. The city is thronged with fugitives from
Moravia, who seek a refuge there. The aristocracy
of Vienna, and persons connected with the Court
and the Government, are emigrating,with a view to
find a safe asylum at Pesth.
The Italian journal, II Diritto, says it has received
important news respecting Garibaldi. This infor-
mation, which it says the law will not allow it to
publish, " presages some important fact." Accord-
ing to another journal, Garibaldi has received a
reinforcement of two battalions from the regular
army—the 31st and 32d Bersagliers—and also ten
pieces of cannon of large calibre. On the Lake of
Garda a floating battery, to be armed with 80 guns,
is nearly finished.
I have collected some further items of interest re-
specting the great thunderstorm of Monday. From
midday till four o'clock the thunder and lightning
prevailed almost without intermission. It was at
its greatest violence between one and two. It was
remarked that the cross on the summit of Notre
Dame appeared to be illuminated by beautiful blue
sparks, which played upon the metal almost con-
tinuously. At two o'clock the lightning struck the
School of Law in the Rue Soufflot, and the electric
fluid penetrated the asphalte of the courtyard.
Two individuals, who had taken refuge in a neigh-
bouring gateway, felt a violent shock. The light-
ning struck four other places, viz., the Rue des
Moulines, the Rue Galauda, the garden of the
Palais Royal, and the Quai St. Michel. At the
latter point a coachman, who was sitting on his
box, was struck by the lightning, and received
such injuries that it was necessary to take him
to the hospital (the Hotel Dieu). One of
the lightning conductors at the Bank was
bent by the passage of the electric fluid. In the

interior of several houses it was noticed that at the
moment of the great crash of thunder which I men-
tioned sparks played along the bell-wires of the
rooms. The lightning also struck one of the light-
ning conductors of the Imperial School of Mines,
and the loungers in the gardens of the Luxembourg,
who had taken shelter under the trees, had the op-
portunity of seeing the novel but beautiful sight of

the apparent ignition of a long line of telegraphic
wire. This phenomenon was accompanied by a tre-
mendous explosion and commotion of the
atmo-
sphere. I understand that several members of the
Academy of Science observed some unprecedented
which will shortly be
pdehsecnroibmeedntaudtuhraitng body,the storm,but
that
they are unable to
explain many of them. " Science," says one of the
Paris papers, " has yet much to study." Arago for-
merly explained that there is one description of
lightning which, although forming at first but a
single jet, separates before reaching the earth into
three points.
In spite of a tropical temperature on Sunday
thousands traversed the Bois de Vincennes to wit-
ness a daring performance of Blondin at the Butte
de Gravelle. A rope, 215 metres long, was fixed to
two masts at a height of 45 metres. The distance
was traversed by Blondin almost in an instant. Ile
ran backwards and forwards, hung by his feet with
his head downwards, got into a sack with his eyes
bandaged, and played all sorts of fantastic tricks
with perfect coolness, to the immense delight of the
lovers of strong emotion. Blondin finished by run-
ning along the rope like a deer, with a man upon
his back.

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of
soldiers
with fire-
arms with a terrible result. Last Thursday a lieu-
tenant of Horse Chasseurs, in garrisonatokup a
Toulouse,
invited some brother officers to hliosaadpeadr,tamnednwtshiilne
the Rue Traversiere des Chalets.
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went
off
and the ball
struck M. Barbier, a lieutenant of the 16th Regiment
of Artillery, in the stomach. In spite of every atten-
tion at the military hospital, AL Barbier died in the
course of the evening. One may imagine the grief
of the involuntary author of this calamity.
At the grand international regattas which have
just taken place at Liege in the presence of King
Leopold IL, Perseverance gained all the rowing
matches. Count Cavour won the sailing match.
This is considered as a great success for the Rowing
Club and the Sailing Club of the Society of the
Grand Parisian Regattas of Paris. New York and
Petrel won the matches at Bouille, near Rouen.
During the extensive demolitions near the Halle
some interesting relics of old Paris have been dis-
covered. Near the Rue de la Cordomerie a small
narrow street, walled around, has been opened. In
one of the houses there it is known that Ravaillac
took refuge after having assassinated Henry IV. in
the Rue de la Ferrounerie. Near the same spot was
a building upon which were various inscriptions of
the time of 1793. Upon one the word it Club" re-
mained legible in the midst of other words nearly
effaced. Another house had this inscription :—" Au
rendezvous des Sans Cullottes." the new Halle,
now so nearly completed, will certainly be the most
capacious, splendid, and convenient market in the
world. It is perhaps the most surprising of the
many wonderful features of Paris. The quantity of
fish, flesh, fowl, and vegetables sold there daily
would seem almost to suffice for the consumption of
half a dozen cities like Paris, and yet there are seve-
ral other excellent and well-stored markets in the
capital. One glance at these markets must contra-
diet the idea, once prevalent, that Frenchmen lived
on meagre fare. Be assured that they " live well."
I believe if there were more markets here with the
good things of life the Parisians would find "sto-
machs for them all." To their long list of delicacies,
as I have already told you, they have recently added
horse flesh. In England they eat a saddle of mut-
ton. Why should they not in France eat the saddle
of a horse ?

---
SPREAD OF THE CHOLERA IN CARMARTHEN-
SHIRE.—The cholera is increasing its ravages in Llanelly
and the neighbourhood. Eight persons died at Llanelly on
Sunday, one at a -village named Llanon, about six miles in-
land, and one at Pernbrey (about four miles westward of
Llanelly). At Llanelly, on Monday, four deaths are re-
corded, making 30 deaths in seven days. The local board
of health are doing now all in their power to arrest the
plague, but with at present limited success.

LA TEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

ITALY.
FLORENCE, July 18.
The King has signed at Ferrara a decree for the
reorganisation of the Venetian provinces.
The Italian fleet has left Ancona.

On being apprised of the occupation of Burgo-
forte, Prince Carignano telegraphed his congratula-
tions to the Duke of Mignano and the forceS under

his command.

ARRIVAL OF PRINCE NAPOLEON AT

FEORARA.

FEORARA, July 19.

Prince Napoleon has arrived here.
Prince Amadeus has taken the command of a
brigade of grenadiers instead of a cavalry brigade.

RUSSIA.
ST. PETERSBURG, July 19.

Great preparations are being made at Cronstadt
for a grand reception to Captain Fox, the bearer of
an address from the United States Congress to the
Emperor of Russia, congratulating his Majesty on
his escape from the recent attempt at assassination.
A special reception committee has been formed.

SPAIN.

MADRID, July 18.

The official Gazette continues to publish a large
number of resignations and nominations to civil and
military posts.

FRANCE.
PARIS, July 18, Evening.

The Moniteur of this evening says :—" The Ger-
man press follow with deep interest the steps by
which it has been attempted to bring the present
difficulties under negotiation, and the principal
journals have perfectly understood what was the
aim of the French Cabinet. Several of them, how-
ever, have appeared to believe that in interposing
its good offices, it had in view that Italy should be
induced to conclude an isolated armistice, and that
it was preparing to act the part of armed mediator
in Germany. This has not been the Government's
idea. it desires the restoration of a general
peace, and therefore the only proposition
which could be made to Italy was for
an armistice in common with Prussia. Nor
could his Majesty's Government invest its efforts
with the character of armed mediation. The
Government intervenes diplomatically in the hope of
contributing to restore repose to Europe, and to
make use of its influence for protecting the general
interests which were at stake. Its strength is in the
sentiments of confidence and friendship which unite
it to all the belligerent Courts. It has been unwil-
ling to adopt comminatory measures towards any of
them, such measures not appearing necessary for
enhancing the authority of its declarations, and
being, moreover, capable of creating new and more
serious complications. Prussia, before giving her
assent to the armistice, calls upon Austria to ac-
cept preliminaries of peace. It is upon this point
that the negotiations between the Powers are being
brought to bear at the present moment."

BOURSE, July 18.--Two o'clock.—The market is
somewhat weaker, and the quotations in some in-
stances are inferior to those current at yesterday's
close. Threes are at 68f. 30c., or 10c. lower.
Credit Mobilier Shares lose if. 25c., at 628 f. 75c.,
and Spanish Mobilier are 2f. 50c. lower. Credit
Foncier remain at 1,270 f. Italian Fives are dealt
in at 52f. 45c., or 15c. higher. In the Railway De-
partment prices remain without any sensible varia-
tion. Austrian are quoted at 341 f. 25c., and Lom-
bard at 378 f. 75c. In addition to 27,500 f. Italian
Fives and 300 Credit Mobilier Shares demanded
yesterday, the following sums are posted up for
"discounting" to-day, viz., 112,500 f. French Threes,
40,0001. Italian Fives, and 675 Credit Mobilier
Shares. From London an advance of is tele-
graphed on Consols.

Three o'clock.—English Consols have advanced
another per cent. The market here has closed a
shade firmer :

4i per Cents 96 10
Do. end month —

Bank Shares 3500
Italian Loan 52 30
Do. end month 52 55
Mexican Loan —
Do. Bonds —
Spanish Threes
Home Debt —
Deferred
'AYE.

3 per Cents. ----
68 50
Do. end month 6B 35

Credit Mobilier ... 627 50
Do. end month ... 630

Credit Foncier —
Do. end month 1280

For Account.
Orleans
Northern lll5
Lyons and Mediterranean B4B 75
Southern 525 --

540 -
520 -

Western
•
Eastern
Sardinian ,
Austrian
Lombard 3BO

North of Spain

95 -

Saragossa l2O
Ditto to Barcelona —
Roman — .....