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

THE ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY.

The eighty-fifth annual general meeting of the
members of this society was held yesterday at the
office, Trafalgar-square ; Mr. B. B. Cabbell in the
chair.

Mr. YOUNG (the Secretary) read the report, de-
tailing the operations of the committee during the
past year, which stated that the total number of
cases of rescue, or attempted rescue from drowning
brought under the notice of the society during the
past year was 169, involving 281 persons. Of these
179 were successfully treated, and 11 were unfor-
tunately beyond recovery. 31 cases of attempted
suicide had occurred, and 27 cases had been espe-
cially referred to the committee. The number of
Medals awarded for courageous and devoted conduct
in rescuing drowning persons was 66. Thanks
were also recorded on vellum and presented to
seven persons, and on parchment to 14 persons;
while pecuniary rewards had been given
to 86 persons. The number of bathers in the
Serpentine during the past season had been
165,200, and it was gratifying to record that in no
ease had any fatal casualty occurred. The state-
ment of income and expenditure for the year ended
the 31st December last showed that £lB2 had been
carried forward from the preceding year ; that
subscriptions, donations, &c., had amounted to the
sum of £1,718, and legacies to £45, making a total
of £1,946. After deducting the expenditure a
balance remained in hand of £79. The report
was adopted, and votes of thanks passed to the
president and officers of the society.
The following cases were among those especially
submitted to the meeting, as deserving of the silver
medal of the society :—The lion. T. J. Wynn, for
saving Charles Vernon Hassall, military student.
from the Thames, June 3d last; Mr. C. Pates, for
saving Lewis James Knight, surgeon, from the
Exe, at Exeter, April 18 ; Mons. M. Jacques Fosse,
for saving Foulchier, blacksmith, at Beruciere,
Aug. 5 ; Mr. 'Francis Hixon, for having saved
Thomas Ross, acting mate of H.M.S. Herald, at
sea, off Port Jackson, June 4 ; Viscount Hastings,
for saving Henry B. Gough, from the river Suir, at
Waterford, Aug. 8 , Sergeant John Buckley, Royal
Limerick County Regiment, for saving Sergeant
Mathew Mahony and Private J. Buston at sea off
Hythe, Kent, Sept. 22 ; Captain Edward Roberts,
for saving Charles Butt at Little Hampton, Sussex,
act. 1 ; Mr. G. J. Anstruther, midshipman, her
Majesty's ship Magician, for saving T. Mills, sea-
man, at China, Aug. 30 ; Mr. John Sullivan, boat-
swain, her Majesty's ship Gorgon, for saving John
Martin, A. 8., at Halifax, North America, Sept. 6 ;
Miss Lucy Rowbotham' for saving H. C. Row-
botham from a tank, at Woolwich, Oct. 12; May
Stout Hectorson, for saving the lives of two fisher-
men at Yell, off the Shetland Islands, Sept. 9 ;
Corporal Thomas G. Warren, for saving John Gee,
boy, her Majesty's ship Waterloo, in the sea at
Sheerness, Sept. 17; Assistant Surgeon J. Davis,
57th Regiment, for saving Private Powell, 33d
Regiment, at Bombay, Oct. 13 ; Joseph Saunders,
A. 8., her Majesty's ships Liffey, fur saving
Frederick Wraith, A. 8., same ship, at Devonport,
Sept. 6.
A vote of thanks was passed to the chairman,
and the meeting adjourned.

[AnvEnTzsEmEw.r.]—Rarees Horse and Cattle Improv-
ing Food improves the stamina, vigour, endurance, and
muscle of ill-conditioned or apparently worn-sut Horses,
Cows, Bullocks, Calves, Sheep, and Pigs. It causes no
extra expense, as it contains far more and better nourish-
ment than its cost of 1 d. per feed supplies in corn or
hay; hence ensures an actual• saving. In a short time it
improves the appearance and value of horses and cattle by
20 to 30 per cent. Itarey and Co., sole importers, 77, Pic-
cadilly, Quadrant, London. Packed in tins of about 42
feeds, 6s. ; of about 90 feed's, lls. ; in casks of about 450
feeds, 50s. ; of about 1,000 feeds, £5, being about lid. per
feed. Goods forwarded on receipt of Post-office Orders.
Important Caution—Beware 6f spurious imitations offezed
by the ignorant and unscrupulous. All imitators will be
proceeded against.

IRELAND.

" I, Patrick Callaghan, do swear in the presence
of God to renounce all allegiance to the Queen of
England, and to take up arms and fight at a
moment's warning to make Ireland an independent
democratic republic, and to yield implicit obedience
to the commanders and superiors of this secret
society. Finally, I take this oath without any
mental reservation whatever.'
I am quite sure these were the words, as well as
can remember. The oath having been repeated,
I kissed the book. He then gave me the document
of the oath,' and tcld me to write a form of it in my
own hand. I never:did so, but tore it up in about
six weeks time. He said that the taking of the
oath gave me power to swear in nine men. He did
not tell me the names of any of the members of the
society, but said it was a secret club, and he could
not tell. I subsequently spoke to him about the
society, when lie made it known to me that the
Bridge-street boys were all right.' Before we
separated he gave me no sign or word ; but he told
me that there were ambassadors sent to America,
and that he couldn't tell me anything more
their return. He was not staying in Callan then,
and I knew he was to go to Kilkenny by the mail
car. It was one month from the time I was sworn
when I next met him. I inquired if there was any
subscription to be paid. He said no, but it would
be necessary for me to procure firearms, a pike, and
ammunition. I never swore in any member, but
did speak. to a person about it, who refused to have
anything to do with the society. I afterwards told
Hawe that I intended to retire from the society for
the priest would not hear my confession whge I
continued a member of it, but had turned me away.
Hawe said, Don't mind that, but stop as you are.'
Some of the Callan boys were with him at the
time. The conversation took place on the public
car, on which we were sitting. The same day I got
a message to meet him, but we had no further
conversation. I had a conversation afterwards,
and received two books from him, but did not
get them from himself, but from a person he
sent them by. He told me he would send
me more instructions. I told him afterwards
that I had got the books. When I got them first I
laid them on a heap of coal, and afterwards put
them in my box in the house. (The books were
here produced and identified. They were printed
by W. Kelly of Dublin, and were some of the
Young Ireland productions, professing to instruct
Irishmen how to arm for the defence of their
country, &c.) He asked me if my number (the
nine men) had been made up. I said I had made
them up, but that was untrue; I merely said it to
please him. My object was to pass him for the
time. It was at our second meeting that he men-
tioned the firearms and the pike.
" This was the substance of Callaghan's state-
ment as regards Hawe; his statement as regards
the other prisoners, as we are informed, merely con-
sisted of observations made by them to him in the
street, asking him, had he his number made up ,'
some of the queries to which heoautthachtehdeimmpiorhtt-
ance appeared very.absurd, alt oy ci
have a sinister meaning, such as Are you married
yet?' Did you kill the pig yet ?' &c.
" This man was cross-examined by Mr. Quin
on the part of Hawe, and by Mr. Lowe for the '
other prisoners, with the object of leading to the
inference that he had concocted the story which he
told, but nothing material was elicited. He de-
clared his sole object in giving information to the
authorities was that his mind was uneasy, and on
account of the tremendous observations' on the
subject made by Father Salmon, went to the head

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" The result of the inquiry was, that Martin
Hawe was committed for trial at the assizes, bail
being ii.clined. Managan and Coyne were dis-
charge,: on their own recoo'hisances to appear if
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again called for. Sullivan and Kavanifgh were
discharged unconditionally on the ground of an
insufficiency of evidence to support any charge
against them.
" ' The inquiry did not conclude till between fire
and six o'clock in the evening ; soon after which
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time four men discharged, with some of their friends,
DUBLIN, WEDNESDAY MORNING. drove from the county gaol on cars, through
THE IRISH JUDICIAL BENCH. Patrick-street, on their return to Callan, shouting
It is slated that Baron Pennefather's resignation loudly in celebration of their deliverance from dur-
was platted in the hands of Government on Monday an ce.' "
last. In reference to his successor nothing positive The liberation of four of the Callan men created
is yet known, but in the absence of reliable infor-
great excitement in that village on their return
matron the Freeman's •.Tournal says :—" It is
home ; and on Sunday the Rev. Mr. Salmon, the
rumoured that the vacant judgeship has been
parish priest, after mass, preached to his congrega-
offered to Mr. Francis Fitzgerald. Q.C. and that if
tion, referring to the discharge of these young men,
he declines the office it will be conferred upon the and expressing a hope that what had occurred would
Solicitor-General. In connection with the reported be a warning to them and all his hearers against
Joining in any secret societies. He extolled in warm
resignation of the venerable Baron, it is rumoured
that the vacant judgeship will be given to Master language the impartial and above-board manner in
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Litton, and that the Mastership in Chancery thus which the Earl of Desart had acted magisterially
in the matter, both as to the arrests and the hives-
vacated will be given to Mr. Hayes, the Solicitor-
t
General. In this event, it is said that Mr. George tigation, which resulted in the discharge of those
will be the new Solicitor-General. With the ex- men, and he recommended the noble earl to the
ception of Mr. George's succession to the Solicitor- prayers of the congregation, as a good and upright
Generalship, in case of a vacancy, all the .othet nobleman and conscientious magistrate.
statements that are flying about must be taken as LUCKY ESCAPE FROM MURDER.
-mere speculation. It is also stated that Mr. Lend-
News Letter :
The following statement appears in Saunder'a
rick has. resigned his chairmanship, and that Mr.
Edward Pennefather, or Mr. • Lane, Q.C., is to i" The brother of a Roman Catholic clergyman
succeed bini." . . . was fired at on his way to Newport a short time
Suunders says that Judge Crampton will soon since. He was riding, when he was suddenly
retire; and that the vacancy will most probably be . attacked by three armed ruffians—one of the party
filled by the Solicitor-General; the more immediate fired at him, fortunately without effect. A severe
post in the .EXchequer is to be occupied by either struggle ensued; but, in a manner which reflects
Mr. Brewster or Mr. Francis Fitzgerald. The the highest credit upon him for bravery and pre-
Attorney-General will not accept either of the senee of mind, he secured two of the ruffians ; the
judgeships. , • third in the meantime fled. Having proceeded but
REPRESENTATION OF TRINITY
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npris nloance they were met by some country
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Three candidates are•already mention.._. -'. e prisoners immediately dropped on
in the field to contest the seat left vacant by the-their kifeeS and implored mercy, stating that they
appointment of Mr. .11amilton to the Secretaryship . ' mistook their man —the land agent of a gentle.
of the Treasury. The gentlemen named are Mr. min in the neighbourhood. They were imme-
Joy, Q.C., Mr. George, Q.C., and Dr. Gayer, Q.C. diately allowed to depart, which extraordinary
Mr. Joy is a moderate Conservative and anti-Pro- conduct can only be accounted for by the dread
tectionist. . He was .in the field at the last election, fr?m intimidation which exists in the neighbour-
but the amount of suppoit he received upon that hood. The informations were sworn before the
occasion holds out no great prospect of his succeed- resident magistrate and also lodged, as our infor-
ing Mr. George A. Hamilton as the representative mant believes, in Dublin Castle."
of Trinity College. . Dr. Gayer, the ultra-Tory, ran ' THE CAPTURE OF THOMAS BLACK.
a close race in the contest-with Mr. A. Lefroy, the The following account of the capture of Thomas
successor of Chancellor Napier. Black, the murderer of his wife, is taken from the
THE ARRESTS. . papers :
Well authenticated private accounts froM Cork ‘ Thomas Black, the husband of the unfortunate
mention- that the Crown case against some of the woman who was found murdered in Deane-street,
Phcenix Club members in that (garter is much more on Sunday morning, was yesterday morning ar-,
reited ; or, perhaps it may -more properly be said
complete than, the public. would' have been led to
believe from- the information which has transpired delivered himself up. It appears that the remains
of the murdered woman were brought for interment
through the public journals. The law officers, it is
, -
said, are quite confident of the result, and it is said Y. terday morning to Glasnevin Cemetery and
.that the evidence against several of the
.prisoners w re followed by a numerous concourse. Among
is of a nature to leave no doubt upon the minds of spectators Black was observed, after the tho
any jury, however, disposed they .might be to fiqieral, by two men,- one of whom first pointed him
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regard the prosecution as an excess of Government out to his companion, and, going over to the wretched
rigour. The farming :classes, it haS been aster-
man, laid his hand upon his shoulder, and told him
thitt he was ' a Queen's prisoner,' and that there
tamed, have carefully' stood aloof, and have had
, ..wls no use in offering. any resistance. He then ac-
theno part in thee silly but mischievous Conspiracy,
coaipanied them quietly until they came to police-
Jaffiers. and Pierres being in almost every
sOgeant Delany, into whose custody he was deli-
instance taken - from the- ranks of shopmen and.
.
Mechanics. The chibs, it is,. added, were more . tel:el Another account of the transaction .
represents' that -Black first called- out the names of
rapidly increasing towards the ,-close of last year;
and, if left unchecked, might in .due season have the two men, whom he knew; being in the same
become troublesome instruments in the hands of trade, and that they thereupon stopped the car on
some yet undiscovered John Mitchel or Thomas which they were returning tome, and that he then
Francis Meagher.
- gave himself up to them, observing that he could
The following, account of .the investigation into noT rest. It is evident that he attended the funeral
the charges against the prisoners arrested in Kil-• with the intention of- surrendering himself to jus-
kenny is condensed froin a local paPer (the Mode-
-He tie, being impelled probably by feelings of remorse.
rater). It took place on Saturday, and the report was immediately-brought to Chancery-lane sta-
has ' found its way into the journals . despite the tioh-house, where his pockets were searched, and
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attemptto close the doors against thepublic press : his person were found a pair of long, sharp-.
" The prisoners brought forward were—Martin --
on
pointed scissors, a putty-knife, a sharp trowel, a
Hawe, leather merchant, Kilkenny ; Edward Coyne, wide-bladed knife, and two newspapers, containing
publican, Callan ; Thomas Managan and William the account of the murder and the proceedings at
Kavanagh, nailors, Callan ; -and Denis Sullivan, thd inquest yesterday. It is conjectured that the
national school. teacher, Ballydonnel. The only mUrder-.was - perpetrated with the scissors. He
witness who appeared to prove anything against stated that he had read the newspapers, and knew
these persons 'was Patrick Callaghan, a rather that he had no chance of escape, asserting at the
respectably-dressed man, aged about 25 years, who seine time, however, that he knew nothing what-
had filled a place of trust under the Slievarda Coal ever of the crime he is charged with, as he was
Mining Company, as their clerk in the Callan Coal quite drunk on Saturday night, and that he did
Store. His evidence chiefly, or it might be said not know his wife was dead till he saw her in the
altogether, tended to the inculpation of Hawe, what morning. A messenger having been despatched for
he had to say with respect to the other prisoners Mr. Hyndman, city coroner, he soon attended at
being of a more trival nature. His statement, in the' station-house, accompanied by Surgeon Porter.
answer to the interrogations of the magistrates, Colonel Lake, chief of the police force, was also
was to the following effect : . present, and at his request Mr. Porter examined
"' I was returning from mass, in Callan, on a the clothes worn by the prisoner, and found that
Sunday before last harvest, when Hawc tapped the back of his shirt and the flannel vest which he
me on the shoulder privately, and said, " You are wore were stained with blood. The form of
committal upon the coroner's warrant on a charge
the man I want." He spoke in a low- tone.
I had known him previously. The street was of wilful murder, pursuant to the finding of the
coroner's jury, was then made out; and the prisoner
full of people at the time, and this took place at
the Cross of Callan. I made no reply, but we —who is a middle-sized; dogged, and dirty-looking
walked on together down Mill-street. He said man, about 35 years of age—was conveyed away in
after some time that he wanted to make me a mem-
a covered car to Richmond Bridewell, amid the
ber of a society. I asked him of what sort of a execrations of a dense concourse of the lower classes,
society, or what it was grounded upon. He did who soon got word of his arrest, and congregated
not tell me presently, but afterwards said it was a about the vicinity of the station-house. A large
secret society, that it was founded on good motives, crowd also assembled in front of the head police-
and that the greatest men in Kilkenny were
office, supposing that he would be brought up there,
members of it. I asked who the members were. eager to catch a glimpse of him before his removal
He replied that he could not tell me that till I to the gaol. He will be tried at the next commis-
became a member myself. Could not say positively sion, which will open oa the Bth February."
whether a portion of this conversation took place
in Mill-street or in the corn field 'into which •we
went from the street. He said he should test me,
-and that I should take an oath. We went into a
corn field, and I there inquired again about the
nature. of the society. He said he should swear
me before he could tell. I refused at first to be
sworn. He said he would sacrifice all he possessed
to have me. He then swore me, and said the
object of the society was to make - Ireland a free
and independent democratic republic. He swore
me on a book like a Prayer-book, and produced the
form of the oath written out. As well as I con
recollect the oath, it was this :

DUBLIN, WEDNESDAY EVENING.
Mr. Porter, the magistrate of the head police-
office, pronounced judgment to-day in the cat •of
John Francis Nugent; of almanac notoriety. The
magistrate refused an application for further post-
ponement, and directed that Mr. Nugent should
enter into his own recognizances in the sum of
£5OO and two sureties in. £5O each, who were ob-
liged to swear themselves householders of the city
of Dublin, and worth each £lOO over their just
debts and liabilities. The recognizances bind Mr.
Nugent to keep the peace and be of good behaviour
for seven years, or in default two months' imprison-
ment.

THE BOMBAY, AUSTRALIAN, AND UNITED STATES
MAlES.—SOuriumrToN, Jan. 12.—The screw steamship
Orissa, Capt. J. K. Joy, was despatched to-day by the
Peninsular and Oriental Company for Gibraltar, Malta,
and Alexandiia, with the Bombay mails ; and the paddle
steamer Thames, Capt. H. P. Lewis, by tho Royal Mail
Company, for Malta and Alexandria, with the Australian
and New Zealand mails. The Thames has 72 passengers,
among whom are the Rev. T. V. Thompson, for Malta;
Dr. Edward Young, for Alexandria; Lieut. Hollinworth,
Dr. George B. Beale, for Sydney, &c. ; also jewellery, value
£l,lOO, and a general cargo. The Orissa takes 30 first and
10 second class passengers, and 15 men of the Royal Artil-
lery, under command of Captain Govan ; a large cargo and
293 boxes for Bombay, containing £81,230 in bar silver
and five-franc pieces, and jewellery value £545 ss. Among
her passengers are Col. Gordon, Surgeon and Mrs. Brown,
Dr. E. T. Downes, for Bombay, and Mr. Holton, the
Peninsular and Oriental Company's superintendent
Alexandria. The United States mail steamship Arago,
Captain D. Lines, left Havre and Cowes to-day for New
York, with the French and English mails, passengers, and
a full cargo. The next American mails to arrive at this
port will be brought by the Fulton, Captain J. A. Wotton,
due off Cowes on the 20th inst., on her way from New
York to Havre.. The Magdalena, Captain Abbott, is duo
on the 16th inst., with the West India and Pacific mails ;
and the Indus, Captain Weeks, on the 20th, with the East
India and Cina mails. The Atrato, Captain Woolley,
takes out the next West India and Pacific mails, on the
17th ; the Sultan, Captain Neil Cook, the Peninsular mails,
on the same day ; and the Pera, Captain Jamieson, the
India and China mails, on the 20th.
DREADFUL SUFFERINGS OF A SHIP'S CREW.—
The following narrative of the dreadful sufferings of the
crew of the brigantine Minnie Harley, of and for Cork,
from Archangel, with spars, tar, and pitch, and which was
abandoned on the 29th ult. near Butt of the Lewis, is
from the report of one of the survivors. She sailed from Arch-
angel on the 2d of October last, under the charge of Copt.
roundedijilleg hanthe master,North
Cape, in about favourableandhadotseven d
weather
from
untilatherthe
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encountered a succession of gales, the vessel bein6
being hove
of starting. After a few days of unsettled weather, they
about by the cross currents in all irections and
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damaged, and were repaired over and over again the topsails
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soon afterwards became disabled from want of food and.
mastertidanhteyoys Middlesboroughprovisions,wafre knocking
becamebutseriouslyilo waboutatwater,
He took to his berth, after
water. which the
naged by Henry Desmond, se an, and the rest of the crew,
three in number. On Chris as-day the mate died from
starvation, and at noon on e 28th the ship wore to tu ar
the Butt of Lewis. The ea tainwas alive in his berth but
insensible. They hoisted a gof distress, and in the course
of the day Mr. Kenneth Mu y, a merchant of the port of
t
Ness, and a boat's crew, came alongside; the ship was strain-
ing and making a great deal of water. Seeing their dreadful
condition Mr. Murray immediately ordered his men to take
hint and the remaining three of the crew on shore, which
was accordingly done. All of them were in a shocking con-
dition, almost exhausted and helpless. The master could
not move, and the boat left without him, but afterwards re-
tarried and brought him on shore ; he, however, died on the
following day, the 29th. The mate was left dead in the
cabin. Henry Desmond and the other seamen drank a great
quantity of water on landing. Had they remained on the
vessel but a short time longer they must have shared the
same fate as the captain and mate; they were so exhausted
as to be almost unconscious of what was occurring around.
The provisions were eaten up three weeks previously ; there
was nothing whatever on board to subsist on excepting a
dog, which they killed four or five days before the vessel
was boarded by Mr. Murray, And which was the lastiood of
which they partook. None of the ship's papers, or the log-
book, were saved.

PORT LLIP AND COLONIAL GOLD
MINING COMPANY.
Int ,orporated by Royal Charter.
NOTICE IS 11 EREBY GIVEN, That the Warrants for
the First Divider .d of One Shilling per Share ou the Shares
of this Company - will be ready for delivery on and after
MONDAY nest, the 17th inst.
BENJAMIN WILKINS, Secretary.
17, Grace( ;hurch-street,
London, 1 3th Jan., 1859.
N.B.—Lis is for claiming the above may be obtained on ap-
plication at the Company's Office.

ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA, COVENT
GARDEN, under the sole Management of Miss Louisa
Fyne and Mr. W. Harrison
Tills' EVENING will be presented an entirely new and
romantic Opera, by Mr. W. Italfe, entitled SATANELLA ;
or, T HE POWER OF LOVE.
Conductor—Mr. Alfred Mellon.

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

Commence at Seven,

ILOYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE,
Under the Manazement of Mr. Charles Kean.
TII IS EVENING will be presented Shakspere's Tragedy of

MACBETH. -
7tTacbeth, Mr. C. Kean ; Lady Macbeth, Mrs. C. Kean.

After which, a new zrand 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, Farren, &c. ; Mrs. E. Fitzwilliam and
Miss Reynolds.
After which, a new ;-rand Comic Pantomime, entitled
UNDINE ; or, Harlequin and the Spirit of the Waters.
Commenue at 7.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Manager, Mr. Edmnnd Falconer.
THIS EVENING the new Drama, entitled MARION DE
LORME ; or, The Cradle of Steam Madame Celeste, Mr.
Vandenhoff, Mr, Emery, Mr. Falconer, Sze,
After which, will be produced the new Burlesque, written
expressly for the Lyceum Company by Robert B. Brough,
and entitled TiIE SIEGE OF TROY. The principal cha-
racters by Mrs. Keeley, Miss Julia St. George, Mrs. Weston,
gigs Portman, Miss Talbot, Miss Kate Saxon, Miss E. Romer,
ke„, ; Mr. Emery, Mr. Charles Young, Mr. Ellerton, Mr. .1.
Rogers, Mr. Barrett, Scc. ; Miss Rosina 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,
2s. ; Stalls, ss. ; Gallery, ls.
Box-office open from 11 to 5 daily. Doors open at half-past
6, to commence at 7 every evening.

NEW THEATRE - ROYAL, ADELPHL
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.
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. Lupino ;
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
Ye 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, ed.

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

After which SCENES IN THE CIRCLE by the Star
Riders of Europe. _ _ _

To conclude with the great Operatic and Burlesque Eques-
trian Pantomime, entitled HARLEQUIN BARON MUN-
CHAUSEN, AND HIS COMICAL CREAM COB
CRUISER. Baron Munchansen, 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-trataed palfries, pronounced unpreeedentedly
magnificent. The new scenery, including the matchless re-
presentation of the "New Palace of the People, at Muswell
.11111," perfect gems of art.

Stage Manager, Mr. R. Phillips.
A Morning Performance Of the renowned Pantomime every
Saturday, at o'clock.
Carriages for day performances at half-past four, and for
night representation at half-past eleven,

ANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
Proprietor --C. MonToN.
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 Music 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 MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT commences as usual at
Seven o'clock.
.1"n addition to the usual entertainment, the SAUVLET
F)LMILY, 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. IN 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 scats 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-
MERSTON 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 I ouse and its
nominees in the Lower House will Irobably 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
ene 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 non 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
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high the banner of Prussia, whereon isin-
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 Gov."'

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 thin 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 imnzoveably 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

he 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

Reuter'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 Gellman 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 TWlST—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 cis paeon, para belluin. 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 Castlo.
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 loft 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 arriyed 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 5i201 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 flag 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,
was using 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, but otherwise uninjured.
THE EARL OF CAITHNESS STEAMER.—On Mon-
day afternoon, this vessel was still sticking fast on the bar 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 Arbroath 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 Cs.,
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
considerable 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, :11.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. Fender, Mr. A. Finley,
Mr. J. Slagg, and Mr. NV. 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. 70.,
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 182.5 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
predecessors. 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

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ment of the mortgage debt.
IS AN ATTORNEY EXEMPT FROM SERVING THE
OFFICE OF MAYOR ?—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 toW.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 liable to pay the fine. Alder-
man Dickson proposed that proceedings be taken for the
recovery of the penalty of £5O. Alderman Hall= seconded
tlao 1110ti(41) which, after 401110 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 patriotie
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 is 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 hall, and, on
silence being restored, read the following speech,
in a firm voice :

" Gentlemen of the Senate and Chamber of
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 Piedmontese 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 Virurtemberg, who commands the steam
corvette Dandolo, is to proceed to the Piraeus, 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
770 f. ; Orleans done at from 1,300 f. to 1,275 f. ;
Lyons, 847 f. 50e. 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:—

41, per Cents. 95 _
Do. end month
3 per Cents 6B 50
Do. end month 6B 30
Bank Shares. 2BOO
CrOlit Mobilier
Do. A.eceunt 770

Cr&lit Fonder
Belgian 4f
Piedmontese (5)
Roman 9l 50
Austrian
Spanish Threes
Home Debt

ItAILWAYS.

Cash. Account.
Orleans .. l3OO .. 1305
NOrthern
New ditto. • 790 -- .. 785 —.
Lyons and Mediterranean 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. 971 c. ; money, 24f.
95c.

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