The Sun.
London, England, 1859-01-13 00:00:00

rHE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 13, 1859,

PORT PPLIIIIP AND COLONIAL GOLD
MINING COMPANY.

Incorporated by Royal Charter.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Warrants for
the First Dividend of One Shilling per Share on the Shares
of this company will be ready for delivery on and after
MONDAY next, the 17th inst.
BENJAMIN WILKINS, Secretary.
17, Grae echurch-street,
London, 13th Jan., 18.59.
N.B.—Lists for claiming the above may be obtained on ap-
plication a% the Company's Office.

P OY.AL ENGLISH OPERA, COVENT
GA RDEN, ursder the sole Management of Miss Louisa
Fyne and Mr. W. Harrison
THIS EVENING will be presented an entirely new and
romantic Opera, by Mr. W. Balfe, entitled SATANELLA ;
or, THE POWER OF LOVE.
Conductor—Mr. Alfred Mellon.

To conclude with the new Pantomime of LITTLE RED
RIDING HOOD ; or, Harlequin and the Wolf in Granny's
Clothing.

Commence at Seven,

ROYAL rniNcEss's THEATRE.
Under the Management of Mr. Charles Kean.
THIS EVENING will be presented Shakspere's Tragedy of

MACBETH.
Macbeth, Mr. C. Kean ; Lady Macbeth, Mrs. C. Kean.

After which, a new grand Christmas Pantomime, entitled
THE KING OF THE CASTLE; or, Harlequin Prince
Diamond and Princess Brighteyes.

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee, Mr. J. B. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING will be performed THE BUSYBODY.
Messrs. Buckstone, Farrell, &c. ; Mrs. E. Fitzwilliam and
Miss Reynolds.
After which, a new grand Comic Pantomime, entitled
UNDINE ; or, Harlequin and the Spirit of the Waters.
Commence at 7.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Manager, Mr. Edmund Falconer.
THIS EVENING the new Drama, entitled MARION DE
LORME ; or. The Cradle of Steam : Madame Celeste, Mr.
Vandenhoff, Mr, Emery, Mr. Falconer, &c.
After which, will be produced the new Burlesque, written
expressly for the Lyceum Company by Robert B. Brough,
and entitled THE SIEGE OF TROY. The principal cha-
racters by Mrs. Keeley, Miss Julia St. George, Mrs. Weston,
Miss I'ortman, Miss Talbot, Miss Kate Saxon, Miss E. Romer,
&c. ; Mr. Emery, Mr. Charles Young, Mr. Ellerton, Mr. J.
Rogers, Mr. Barrett, &c. ; Miss Rosins Wright, Miss M.
Charles, Miss Harriet Dalton, &c.
To conclude with the new Comic Pantomime, replete with
new tricks and mechanical devices, entitled HARLEQUIN
TOY HORSE ; or, The Cremorne Fete. Clown, Mr Charles
Lauri ; Harlequin, Mr. John Lauri ; Pantaloon, Mr. Henry
Lauri ; Columbine, Miss Jenny Lauri.

Reduced Prices—Dress Boxes, 4s. ; Upper Boxes, 3s. ; Pit,
28. ; Stalls, ss. ; Gallery, is.
Box-office upen from 11 to 5 daily. Doors open at half-past
6, to commence at 7 every evening.

NEW THEATRE - ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Benj. Webster.
THIS EVENING, MR. WEBSTER'S COMPANY IS
REQUESTED AT A PHOTOGRAPHIC SOIREE.
Manager, Mr. B. Webster; Photographer, Mr. J. L. Toole;
Memory, Miss Woolgar ; Everybody, by Everybody else.
After which, GOOD FOR NOTHING. Messrr. J. L. Toole.
Billing-ton, Eburne, and Miss Woolgar.
Followed by THE BIRTHPLACE OF PODGERS. Mr.
J. L. Toole, Mr. C. Selby, Mr. Billington ; Miss Kelly, Mrs.
Chatterley.
To conclude with the grand Christmas Pantomime, entitled
MOTHER RED CAP ; or, Harlequin .Johnny Gilpin's Ride
to Edmonton. Clown, Mr. Croueste ; Harlequin. Mr. Hilde-
brand; Columbine, Miss Hayman ; Pantaloon, Mr. Lupin() ;
Sprite, Mr. Le Barr.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Lessee and Directress, Miss Swanborough.
THIS EVENING, THE RULE OF THREE.
After which, the new Extravaganza, KENILWORTH ; or
Yc Queene. ye Earle, and ye Maydenne.
And THE LITTLE SAVAGE.
Commence at 7 o'clock.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE
Westminster-road.

Lessee and Manager Mr. William Cooke.
Immense Success of the new Pantomime.

Dress Circle, 4s. ; Boxes, 3s. ; Pit, 2s, ; Gallery, ls. ; Upper
Gallery, 6d.

During the week, the great Eastern Spectacle of THE
REVOLT IN INDIA ; •r, The Fugitives and their Faith-
ful Steed.

After which SCENE'S IN THE CIRCLE by the Star
Riders of Europe.
- - - -

To conclude with the great Operatic and Burlesque Eques-
trian Pantomime, entitled HARLEQUIN BARON MUN-
CIIAUSEN, AND HIS COMICAL CREAM COB
CRUISER. Baron Munchausen,Mr. W. Anson; Harlequin,
Mr. H. Hemmings ; Pantaloon, Herr Cole; Clown, Mr. A.
F. Forrest ; Columbine, Miss Julia Weston. The grand
Transformation Scene, introducing Mr. W. Cooke's beautiful
and highly-tramed palfries, pronounced unpreeedentedly
magnificent. The new scenery, including he matchless re-
presentation of the "New Palace of the Igeople, at Muswell
Bill," perfect gems of art.
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Stage Manager. Mr. R. Phillips.

A Morning Performance of the renowned Pantomime every
Saturday, at Two o'clock.
Carriages for day performances at half-past four, and for
night representation at half-past eleven,

CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
Proprietor --C. MORTON.
The public Is most respectfully informed that the FINE
ARTS GALLERY, in connection with the above Hall, IS NOW
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT, from 11 o'clock a.m. until 12
o'clock p.m. The New Gallery contains an extensive Collec-
tion of Pictures, by Ancient and Modern Masters and is also
devoted to Art productions generally. The Proprietor feels
he may confidently assert that, viewed altogether, the exist-
ing Musie Hall, the New Fine Arts Gallery, and the recently
added Ante-Hall, will present an attraction which, whether
as regards the architectural beauty of the structures them-
selves, or the varied and hitherto unattempted combinations
within, will be found to be wholly without parallel in the
Kingdom.

The MUMICAL ENTERTAINMENT commences as usual al
Seven o'clock.

In addition to the usual entertainment, the SAUVLET
FAMILY, of Amsterdam, Eight in number, whose varied
instrumental performances have created so marked a sensa-
tion in the principal cities and towns of the Continent, will
perform every Evening at Nine and Eleven o'clock.

THE WEATHER.-SUN OFFICE, JAN. 13.

THERMOMETER, TN THE SHADE.

51—highest since noon yesterday.
45—lowest this morning and during the night.
46—this day at noon.

BAROMETER--30.50.

WIND, North-Easterly; light, with hazy weather.

THE SUN.

THURSDAY. JANUARY 13, 1859.

The people of England have had two great strug-
gles with their aristocracy within the memory of
middle-aged men ; the first was for a hearing in
the national councils, the second for bread; the
impending struggle is one for power. Previously
to 1832, except in times of tremendous excitement,
the voice of the people was hardly uttered in the
House of Commons. The landlord and the borough-
monger were almost alone audible there. The
chief seats of manufacture and business gained a
place in the Legislature ; then came the fight of
the nation with its aristocracy for food. In this
last battle we have been completely victorious.
Scarcely a vestige remains of that extraordinary
monopoly by which the landlords of the country
compelled the people to take their dear loaf, and
thousands to famish on half a one. By neither,
however, of these defeats have the aristocracy lost
their influence. To whatever extent they are
lowered in public estimation, that result is wholly
due to their selfish pertinacity in defending politi-
cal or pecuniary monopolies, and to their intoler-
able nepotism and incompetency in the adminis-
tration of the national business, and even of the

very army itself.
But the struggle now before us is one in which
somewhat of their highly-
they must give up
prized power. They are masters at present of the
Crown and the people too. They look down
calmly on the "populace" from their irresponsible
House, knowing that popular indignation will wear
itself out, fill the people's house with their minions
through the counties and the small boroughs, and,
biding their time, swamp all the onward efforts
of Reformers in a host of proxies. Hereditary, but
antiquated, titled timorousness and ignorance are
a power, if it be a mud-bank power, which either
diverts the stream of legislation into wrong channels,
or altogether prevents its flow. There must now
be a great change. When the subject of Russia's
allowing the mouths of the Danube to silt up was
first mooted in the House of Commons, Lord PAL-
MFAISTON told the house how the Turks had kept
down the accumulations of mud, and even deepened
the channel. They required every ship sailing
down the stream to drag a large iron rake behind
her ; by this means the mud was loosened, the depth
of the channel increased, and ships of greater
draught could navigate the stream. In like manner,
since 1832, the numerous liberal measures -which
have been carried through the Legislature by the
breeze of popular favour have so far loosened the
accumulated mud of hereditary privilege, that they
have prepared the way for something of much
deeper draught than any of them ; and a measure of
Reform can now find a channel which the mud-

rakes of the last quarter of a century have been '
gradually preparing for it.
The struggle will, of course, be a severe one ; it
will probably be fought with weapons of all kinds.
Downright resistance by the Upper House and its
nominees in the Lower House will probably be re-
served for proposals giving real power to the people ;
cunning will be employed in so conferring exten-
sions of the suffrage, and so readjusting the distri-
bution of seats, as to present the aspect of great
liberality, while preserving all power to the old
hands. It is, perhaps, useless to conjecture, and
our expectations may soon be falsified by fact ; but
?ne of two things may be rationally looked for—
either Lord DERBY will abide by his declara-
tion made when he took office, and as he de-
clared himself well content with things as
they are, attempt but the smallest possible altera-
tions; or the Lord STANLEY party, aided by Mr.
DISRAELI'S ingenuity, will propose a scheme which
the multitude will accept, but by which conserva-
tism will retain power by the aid of democracy.
To the first policy the objection is sufficiently
obvious—that the Whigs and Radicals would at
once displace the Ministry. To the second the
objection lies—that the trick must be soon detected,
and then again it would be difficult to retain office.
A third course is indeed open, but how rarely can
men in power bring themselves to adopt it—that of
manly and frank confidence in the people.
There is a strong basis for such a course in the
present Cabinet. Its most popular member has
already voted for the ballot ; and though but a
young man, his influence with the House of Com-
mons and the country is perhaps greater than that
of any other Minister. There are others quite dis-
posed to follow in his wake. They might, as a
Cabinet, by the single proposal of the ballot, do
more to strengthen themselves in office than by
adopting all the other proposals together. The
truth is, we do not know what the present consti-
tuency is, or how it would work if it voted freely.
Rub off by the ballot the rust which hides its real
character, and it might appear of very different
metal to what it now does. It is very plain, too,
that every constituency would be pleased with this
concession. Not one public meeting yet has voted
against the ballot; while in very numerous meet-
ings it has been loudly cheered, and declared to be
a sine qua nen of any Reform bill. To-day our
readers may see that a numerous meeting, in addi-
tion to so many, at Sheffield has given it the cordial
sanction of that town. The speech of the American
gentleman, PLINY MILES, Esq., is amusing and
telling, and will well repay perusal ; especially
when we are bantered with the nonsensical cry,
" Don't Americanise our institutions." Happily,
the ballot is English enough in everything ; but
the great question is, whether the people shall do
their own voting or vote at the bidding of their
Whig and Tory masters.

Royal, or quasi-Royal, speeches are now looked
for with considerable anxiety. We have seen the
extent of mischief occasioned by two of these
addresses. One gratuitous, uncalled-for, and in
the worst possible taste, being made by an Em-
peror to the representative of an Imperial brother,
who was in attendance as his guest for the purpose
of rendering him honour. The other delivered on
a legitimate occasion, but so framed as to increase
the terror and add to the apprehensions previously
excited, causing, as we have already stated, a dimi-
nution in the saleable value of public securities
throughout Europe, amounting to no less than
sixty millions of pounds sterling.
The speech of the PRINCE REGENT, at the
opening of the Prussian Chambers, was looked
forward to with intense interest, chiefly on
account of the assertions boldly put for-
ward by the Austrian press, that he would,

together with united Germany, resist any attempt
to enforce the liberation of the Lombardo•Venetian
kingdom from the iron grasp of Austrian des-
potism ! Indeed, it was positively declared that
the Prussian and German troops would in the hour
of danger rally under the Austrian standard, not for
the purpose of resisting any invasion of " Father-
land," but of maintaining an oppressive and intoler-
able Government in Upper Italy.
There is certainly nothing in the speech to sus-
tain this notion. It is eminently Prussian in its
characteristics, and in some degree approximating
to the ridiculous in its attempts at sublimity. It is
of course egotistical. It would not otherwise suit
the atmosphere in which it was delivered. "To
preserve to the KING the prerogative of the Crown
unscathed is one of the chief missions of the
PRINCE'S Regency." Indeed, from the tenor of
the entire address, it would seem to be the only
one. He calls upon the deputies "to carry
high the banner of Prussia, whereon is in-
scribed, King, by the grace of GOD, observance
of law and the constitution, fidelity of the people,
and an army conscious of victory, Justice, truth,
and fear of GOD.'"

This is, perhaps, the strongest assertion of the
" right divine" that has been put forward in any
quasi constitutional state since the days of the early
STUARTS. Even JAMES I. could not have put for-
ward a more earnest claim " to do as he liked with
his own." Everything is due by the people and
the army to the SOVEREIGN, but there is no reci-
procity, nothing due by the MONARCH. Nor are
the Deputies themselves placed in a much better
position. It is true that they are requested "to
assist the Government with their judgment and de-
votion ;" but it is only " in the course which he, the
PRINCE REGENT, has taken with regard to Prussian
policy, its glorious history, and its patriotic tra-
ditions."

Lest, however, there may be any misunderstand-
ing, any possible doubt as to the extent of their
powers, to prevent the insane notion that they could
alter his fixed resolution, he adds, " A course
which he is determined to pursue within limits
immoveably fixed." We have heard of persons
asking advice of friends, after they had irretriev-
ably committed themselves. They might elicit
some approval of their views. But the PRINCE
REGENT does not go through such a farce. He
clearly indicates that he regards the deputies as
little better than so many flunkies, who are bound
" to assist the Government"—not with their own
advice, for that is not asked for or required, but
" with their judgment and devotion in the course
which he is determined firmly to pursue within
limits immoveably fixed."

The allusion to foreign affairs is meagre, and
must fall unpleasantly on the ears of Viennese
politicians. The Prince declares that no change has
taken place " in the relations of Prussia towards
foreign countries, and all friendly connections with
the Great Powers remain undisturbed." There is
also a slight allusion to the Schleswig-Holstein
question. It is not, However, of any great
importance, being merely rather the assertion of
a right to keep a question open than indicating any
intention of immediate steps. The words given in
Iteuter's summary by the telegram are—" The efforts
of Government have always, in concert with the
other German Federal Powers, been directed to-
wards obtaining for the German Duchies which are
under the Danish sceptre the full exercise of those
rights to which federal laws and the treaties between
the German Diet and Denmark gave them well-

founded claims." This may, however, be regarded
rather as a'pretest than as any direct intimation of
resorting to strong measures to enforce the alleged
rights of the German Duchies. Prussia will cer-
tainly take no active step, save for the advancement
of its own private and peculiar interests.
There is, however, as the old proverb declares,
" a skeleton in every house ;" and there is some-
thing ominous in the speech of the PRINCE REGENT,
notwithstanding its mild tone and pacific assur-
ances. He speaks of " the favourable state of
the national finances, which will suffice to meet
the current expenses, progressive increase in the
salaries of public servants, and also any new or
rising demands from other quarters." But not-
standing this satisfactory statement, he forthwith
—like that insatiable glutton, OLIVER Twin—asks
for more, and confidently expects that the de-
puties will readily vote a supply for increased
outlays, which he considers required for the mainte-
nance of the Royal dignity, for augmenting the
army force, for the support of the navy—which is
in a flourishing condition—and for a successful de-
velopment of the country's welfare in all respects.
What can this increased force be required for?
It is certainly always advisable to be prepared for
any alternative. Si vis pacem, pare bellum. And
a strong force is essential to those who wish to
preserve the peace. It is, however, susceptible of
a double interpretation, and in such cases " the
benefit of the doubt" must be given to the side of
caution. When other nations increase their forces
by land or sea, it is essential that England should
follow suit, and act in a similar manner.

A Cabinet Council was held yesterday at the
official residence of the Chancellor of the Exchequer in
Downing-street. The Ministers present were the Earl of
Derby, the Right Hon. B. Disraeli, the Lord Chancellor,
the Earl of Hardwicke, Mr. Secretary Walpole, the Earl
of Malmesbury, Sir E. Bulwer Lytton, Gen. Peel, Lord
Stanley, Sir John Pakington, the Right Hon. J. W.
Henley, and Lord John Manners.
The Duke and Duchess of Norfolk arrived at
Norfolk House a few days since, from Arundel Castle,
Sussex, for the season.
The Earl of Derby and the Right Hon. J. W.
Henley returned to town yesterday, from Windsor Castle.
The Earl of Donoughmore has arrived in London
from Ireland.
The Earl Howe arrived at Curzon House on
Tuesday evening, from Gopsall Hall, Leicestershire, for a
few days.
The Earl and Countess of Airlie are expected in
town shortly from visiting Lord and Lady Stanley of Alder-
ley, at Alderley Park, Cheshire.
The Countess of Antrim has left town on a visit
to Lord and Lady Willoughby de Broke, at Compton Ver-
ney, Warwickshire.
The Count Bethleum has arrived at the Bruns-
wick Hotel, Jermyn-street, from Vienna. Mons. Laffitte
has also arrived at the same establishment, from Paris.
Viscount and Viscountess Ebrington are passing
the season at Madeira.
Lady Granville Somerset has left the St. George's
Hotel.

The Right Hon. W. F. and Mrs. Cowper came
to town yesterday from visiting the Earl de Grey, at Wrest
Park, Bedfordshire.
The Hon. George and Lady Alice Byng are stay-
ing at Hatchford Hall, on a visit to the Countess Dowager
of Ellesmere.
Sir Richard Bulkeley has arrived at the St.
George's Hotel.
From a return lately published it appears that
the number of ships that entered the port of Hamburg in
the year 1858 was 4,364, with crews of 44,540 men, against
5,067 in 1857, with crews of 51,746 men, and 51201 in 1856,
with 49,264 men. The decrease of last year has been
caused by the depressed state of trade. Of the various na-
tions the English were the most numerous, the total num-
ber of vessels sailing under the British ag being 1,698;
the next being the Hanoverian, numbering 781. Only 22
ships belonged to the United States.
DARING FEAT.—A woman named Morgan, about
40 years of age, residing at Swaffham Prior, Cambridge,
b was usinc, a bucket which she had borrowed of a neighbour,
the other day, to draw water from a well about 30 feet deep,
when the bucket accidentally fell from the hook to the
bottom. Fearing the displeasure of its owner, the borrower
of the bucket immediately let down the rope and went down
after it, stopping three times in her descent by setting her
feet and back against the sides of the well. Having in this
way reached the edge of the water, she found it necessary
to call for assistance in returning, and some workmen hav-
ing at length been brought to the spot by her cries, by
means of a cart-rope drew Mrs. Morgan to the surface, a
good deal exhausted, hut otherwise uninjured.
TIIE EARL OF CAITHNESS STEAMER.—On Mon-
day afternoon, this vessel was still stickini, fast on the Ear at
Aberdeen. Exertions were, however, making at every low
tide to ease her by taking off such of the cargo as could be
got at, in lighters and canal boats. It is feared that her bot-
tom is seriously injured, as she is always full of water. Her
poop deck also appears to be started. Preparations are mak-
ing to try and raise the steamer by pontoons, but the seabeing
heavy, it is doubtful if she will stand much straining. A
considerable quantity of general goods, mostly from houses
in Edinburgh and Leith, have been brought or washed
ashore. They consist of barrels, sacks of flour, saddlery,
stationery articles, &c. The Earl of Caithness was built on
the Clyde in 1857.

SEA GULLS.--For some time past the flocks of sea
gulls proceeding landward from Arbrqath have been im-
mense, some of them almost realising Wilson's description
of the American flocks of doves as to numbers. "These
birds," says a local paper, " are of great service to the far-
mer ; wherever they alight they clean the ground of grubs,
and their fertilising droppings are equal if not superior to the
best Peruvian guano. Although a pretty large strong-billed
bird, yet they are quickly put to flight, as we have repeatedly
seen, by a much lesser number of doves, the latter retaining
the ploughed land for their own peculiar benefit, while the
gull must be content to scrape the unfilled or go to his own
briny lea."
THE WILL OF A MILLIONAIRE. A few days
ago the will of the late Geo. Holgate Foster, Esq., of the
eminent mercantile firm of Knowles, Foster, and Co.,
Moorgate-street, was proved at Doctors' Commons, by his
wife, who is the sole executrix, under £400,000 personalty.
Mr. Foster has only been married four or five years, having
lived, we believe, a bachelor until he was upwards of 60
years of age, and has left an only child, who is in arms.
Assiduous in business, and kind and considerate to all, he
was much respected by a large circle of friends. He took
consderable interest in the welfare of some of our most
useful and philanthropic societies, such as St. Bartholo-
mew's Hospital, the sanatorium of which he has munifi •
cently endowed; the National Lifeboat Institution, of
which he was vice president, and many other charities. He
has left legacies, amounting to £5OO to each of his principal
clerks, and various amounts to his many other dependents.
He has also bequeathed legacies to St. Mary's Hospital,
the Seamen's Hospital, the Lifeboat Institution, and several
other metropolitan societies and hospitals.

TESTIMONIAL TO MR. BAZLEY, M.P.—A meeting
of gentlemen connected with the Chamber of Commerce at
Manchester assembled in the Mayor's parlour, Town-hall,
yesterday morning, for the purpose of presenting to Mr.
Bazley, M.P., for 14 years president of the Chamber, a
testimonial of respect. Among the gentlemen present were
Mr. John Cheetham, M.P., Mr. H. Ashworth (vice-presi-
dent), Mr. Malcolm Ross, Mr. J. Pender, Mr. A. Finley,
Mr. J. Slagg, and Mr. W. R. Callender. The testimonial
was a handsome and massive silver centrepiece, to be used
either as an epergne or a candelabrum. The manufacturers
are the Messrs. Garrard, of London, and it is valued at 400
guineas. It bears the following inscription :—" Presented
by the members of the Chamber of Commerce and Manu-
factures at Manchester, to Thomas Bazley, Esq., who held
the office of president during a period of 14 years." Mr.
Mackie, the mayor, presided, and the presentation was made
by Mr. H. Ashworth. Mr. Bazley, in thanking the meeting
for this handsome tribute of respect, referred at some length
to the part he had taken along with the Chamber under his
presidency in the free trade question, and in efforts to pro-
mote freedom of commerce generally.

CHURCH-RATE DISPUTE.—Mr. William Jarrett
and Mr. John Farmer appeared to summonses, on Tuesday,
before the bench of magistrates at Bearstead, Kent, at the
instance of Messrs. Wilkins and Joy, churchwardens of
Sutton Valence, for refusing to pay a sum of 7s. 71d.,
respectively due from each of them, on account of a church
rate of 6d. in the pound, made on the 23d October last. Mr.
Monckton, solicitor, appeared for the churchwardens ; and
Mr. Bennett, of Ludgate-hill, City, for the defendants. It
appeared from the examination 'of several witnesses, that in
the year 1825 the sum of £l,OOO was advanced by Captain
Sullivan and Sir J. Filmer for the re-building of the parish
church, the rates of the parish being mortgaged for the re-
payment of the amount. The stipulated payments not hav-
ing been made from year to year (and by which the debt
ought long since to have been entirely liquidated) the de-
fendants objected to the payment of a retrospective rate, on
the ground that the debt should have been paid off by their
predcessors. After some deliberation the bench decided
upon dismissing the summonses, on the ground that suffi-
cient cause had been shown by which the legality of the
rate was disputed, leaving the churchwardens to seek a
remedy in the superior courts. A large number of other
ratepayers have refused to pay similar demands made upon
them for the like reasons, and in the meantime the church-
wardens have been called upon to pay the last year's instal
meat of the mortgage debt.
IS AN ATTORNEY EXEMPT FROM SERVING THE
OFFICE OF MAYOR. F—This question having recently come
before the town council of Newcastle-under-Lyme, the town
clerk, by the direction of the council, prepared a case, em-
bodying that known as Gerad's case, reported in 2, W. Black-
stone, p. 1,123, wherein a lawyer residing in the county of
Middlesex was balloted to serve in the militia, but claimed
exemption on the ground that he was in full practice. It
was, however, held in this case that exemption could not be
so claimed, as it was possible for the defendant to have com-
muted the service by payment of a fine of .£lO to provide a
substitute, and he consequently lost his case. The case was
submitted to W. N. Welsby, Esq., and at the meeting of the
town council on Tuesday evening the opinion of that gentle-
man was read. The learned counsel expressed his concur-
rence in the view of the law as laid down in Gerad's case,
which he considered to be analogous to the one before him,
and hence that Mr. Udall was liale to pay the fine. Alder-
man Dickson proposed that proceedings be taken for the
recovery of the penalty of £5O. Alderman Hallum seconded
the motion, which, after some discussion, was carried.

LATEST NEWS.

OPENING OF THE PRUSSIAN
CHAMBERS.

The following telegrams were received at Mr,
Reuter's office :--

BERLIN, JAN. 12.

The Prince Regent opened the Chambers in
person this day, and the following is a summary of

his speech :

He laments the protracted sufferings of the King,
and fully recognising the high calling of the De-
puties, requests them to assist Government with
their judgment and devotion in the course which
the Prince Regent has taken with regard to Prus-
sian policy, its glorious history, and its patriotic
traditions—a course which the Prince Regent is de-
termined firmly to pursue within limits immoveably
fixed. To preserve to the King the prerogative of
the Crown unscathed is one of the chief missions of
the Prince's regency. The speech describes the
general condition of the country as satisfactory, and
promises measures for increased development of
railway communication and other purposes, in
order to the further improvement of the country's

well-being.
He mentions the pleasing fact that the number
of judicial inquisitions and of convicted prisoners
has diminished, and regards it as a proof of a ten-
dency to an improved state of national morals and
of the wholesome influence of the existing state of
Prussia's penal laws. Government will take into
its consideration their still further improvement.
It will also advise on the regulation of unsettled
rules relating to the administration of public
affairs, so that the possibility of official abuse may
be prevented.

The Budget displays a favourable state of the
national finances, which will suffice to meet cur-

rent expenses, progressive increase in the salaries
of public servants, and also any new or rising
demands from other quarters.
The Prince Regent proceeds to say :—" I confi-
dently expect that the Deputies will readily vote a
supply for increased outlays, which I consider re-
quired for the maintenance of the royal dignity, for
augmenting the army force, for the support of the
navy, which is in a flourishing condition, and for a
successful development of the country's welfare in

all respects.
" You will perceive from the Budget how much
care I have continually devoted to the improve-
ment of our army, which has always with un-
shaken devotedness known how to struggle for
and maintain the honour of Prussia as well in war
as in peace.

"No change has taken place in the peaceful
relations of Prussia towards foreign countries, and
all friendly connexions with the, great powers re-
main undisturbed.

" The efforts of the Government have always,
in concert with the other German federal powers,
been directed towards obtaining for the German
duchies, which are under the Danish sceptre, the
full exercise of those rights, to which the federal
laws and the treatises between the German Diet
and Denmark gave them well founded claims.
" The first time I addressed the Deputies of this
country as Regent I called upon them to carry
high the banner of Prussia, whereon is inscribed,
King, by the grace of God, observance of law
and the constitution, fidelity of the people and of
an army conscious of victory, justice, truth, fear
of God.'

" Forward help me to carry high this banner.
He who follows it follows me. Let us leave to
succeeding generations the old Prussian spirit,
which finds expression in the unanimous shout of
' Long live the King !'—a shout which, though
mingled with sorrow, is nevertheless enthusiastic."

OPENING OF THE SARDINIAN
CHAMBERS.

The Piedmontese Gazette gives an account of the
opening of the Piedmontese Chambers by the King
in person. Long before the hour fixed upon, the

gates of the Palazzo Madama were besieged with
persons provided with tickets. The gallery of the
first floor was soon filled with ladies, and the upper
gallery with gentlemen, while the members of the
diplomatic body in full uniform, and other distin-
guished personages, occupied the tribune to the
right of the throne. At a quarter past 10 the
Prince of Piedmont arrived, dressed in the uniform
of a colonel of the national guard, and accompanied
by H.R.H. the Duke of Aosta. The King left the
Royal Palace at half-past 10, accompanied by the
Prince of Carignan and a brilliant staff, and was
received at the entrance of the Palazzo Madama by
the deputations of the two Chambers. His Majesty
was loudly cheered on entering the ball, and, on
silence being restored, read the following speech,
in a firm voice :

" Gentlemen of the Senate and Chamber 01

Deputies,—The new legislature inaugurated a year
ago has not deceived the hopes of the country, nor
my expectations. By its enlightened and loyal
aid we have overcome the difficulties which beset
our interior and foreign policy, thus strengthening
those broad principles of nationality and progress
which are the foundation of our free institutions.

(Marks of approval.) Continuing in the same
direction, you will this year introduce new improve-
ments into the various branches of legislation and
public administration.
"In the course of the preceding session some
bills relating to the administration of justice were
laid before you. I trust that in taking them again

into consideration you will provide for the reor-
ganisation of the magistracy, the institution of
Courts of Assize, and the revision of the Code of
Procedure. You will again be called upon to de-
liberate upon the reform of the administration of
the communes and provinces. The great interest
it awakens will induce you to give the subject your
most careful attention. Some modifications of the
law on the National Guard will be proposed to you,
which, while they leave the foundations of that
noble institution untouched, will introduce into it
the improvements, suggested by experience, calcu-
lated to render its action at all times efficacious.
(Applause.)
" The commercial crisis, which has not spared
our country, and the calamity which has repeatedly
fallen upon our chief staple, have diminished the
income of the State, and prevented the hoped-
for realisation of a complete balance between the
expenditure and the revenue. This will not pre-
vent you from conciliating, in the budget of the
coming year, the wants of the State with the prin-
ciples of the strictest economy.

" Gentlemen of the Senate and Chamber of De-
puties,—The horizon in which the new year rises
is not perfectly serene—(general sensation)—never-
theless, you will resume your Parliamentary labours
with your accustomed alacrity. Relying upon the
experience of the past, we shall meet the even-
tualities of the future with resolution. (Loud and
prolonged cheers.) Our country, though small
in extent, has acquired credit in the councils of
Europe, because it is great with regard to the
ideas it represents and the sympathy it inspires.
[These words, says the Piedmontese Gazette, were
pronounced by his Majesty with great emphasis,
which created a deep sensation among the public,
and were received with immense cheers.] This
condition is not free from danger, since, while we
respect treaties, we are not insensible to the cry of
grief which reaches us from many parts of Italy.
[The Piedmontese Gazette states that the King
pronounced these words with great emotion, and

that the hall again resounded with loud applause
and enthusiastic cheering.]
"Strong in concord, and confiding in our rights,
we shall await the decrees of Divine Providence
with prudence and resolution."
The last words elicited fresh enthusiasm, and the
cheers continued until the Minister of the Interior
declared the session of 1859 to be opened.

TURIN, WEDNESDAY.
Three steamers, with Austrian troops, have

arrived at Venice.

Signor Ratazzi, a decided and energetic member
of the Liberal party, has been elected President of
the Chamber of Deputies.
Deprelio and Fuchio, also Liberals, are the Vice-
Presidents.

The Piednzontese Gazette has published a second
article' on the navigation of the Danube, likewise

against Austria.

NAPLES, JAN. 8

Notwithstanding the consultation of the advocates
in the matter of the Tarento Railway, the Neapo-
litan Government refuses to entertain any jurisdic-
tion. Every investigation of the affairs only raises
difficulties.

PARIS,' WEDNESDAY EVENING,

Prince Napoleon leaves Paris at eight o'clock to-
morrow evening for Turin, where he will remain
eight days ; returning as soon as the ceremony of
bethrothal has taken place with the Sardinian
Princess.

CONSTANTINOPLE, JAN. 10,

Kapukiaja has delivered to-day to the Porte the
petition of the Skuptschina for the confirmation of
the election of Milosch. Prince Milosch is already
at Bucharest, ready to leave for Belgrade.

FRANCE.

PARIS, WEDNESDAY.

The Marshals charged with commands in the
great military districts, and Generals commanding
military divisions who are on leave of absence, have
received orders from the War-office to return to
their posts. It is stated that the Rear-Admiral
commanding the Austrian squadron in the Adriatic,
and who was about to proceed to the Levant, has
been ordered to return to Trieste. Captain Prince
Nicholas, of Wurtemberg, who commands the steam
corvette Dandolo, is to proceed to the Pincus, to
protect Austrian subjects in Greece.
The late death of the Archduchess of Austria
prevented Baron de Hubner from being present
last evening at the ball at the Tuileries.

BOURSE, Jan. 12.—The market has been, and
is still, in a very 'feverish state, and prices have
had repeated variations, but, however, with a
slight improvement in the dispositions of specula-
tors. Threes have been done at 68f. 25c., but are
now 67f. 80c. ; Mobilier has varied from 725 f. to
7701. ; Orleans done at from 1,300 f. to 1,275 f. ;
Lyons, 847 f. 50c. to 810 f. ; Southern, 525 f. to
520 f. ; Eastern, 655 f. to 650 f. ; and Austrian,
552 f. 50c. to 545 f. The following were the last
quotations:-
4i per Cents. 95
Do. end month
3 per Cents 6B 50
Do. end month 6B 30
Bank Shares 2BOO
Credit Mobilier
Do.;Account 770

Cr&lit Foncier
Belgian 41 -
Piedmonteso (5)
Roman 9l 50
Austrian
Spanish Threes -
1
Home Debt

RAILWAYS.

Cash. Account.
Orleans
Northern ... 9lO .. 920
New ditto 790 .. 785
Lyons and‘Maditerranean B3O .. 827 50
New ditto — • • -- --
Geneva

•
Midi ..
Southern
Western
Eastern
Grand Central — .. —--
Sardinian 4OO .. 410
Austrian
Exchange on London, at sight, paper, 25f. 15c. ; money,
25f. 121 c.; three months, paper, 241. 97fc. ; money, 24f.
95c.

SPAIN.

The following telegram has been received :

" MADRID, Jan. 10.—The Gazette publishes a
Royal decree suspending the recruiting for the
colonies."

The Madrid journals of the 7th state that the
Queen on the occasion of the Epiphany (twelfth
night), had, in accordance with ancient custom,
held a reception of the members of the two
Chambers and of the great public bodies, at which
brief complimentary addresses were delivered.
The Council of State is engaged in examining a
project for the immigration of Chinese labourers
into Cuba. The Emperor of Morocco, to prove to
the Spaninrds that he was determined to fulfil the
engagements entered into with them, had sent an
officer to the Riff to see that the Spanish prisoners
were given up to them.

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