The Sun.
London, England, 1861-07-15 00:00:00

THE "SIJN„ LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, JULY 15, 1861.

prize winners, had the satisfaction of carrying
off more than one trophy of their skill as
Riflemen. From the absurd manner in which
some of these prizes " went" in the distribution of
them on Saturday it is earnestly to be hoped that a
lesson has been learnt for the avoidance of
similar incidents in future by those who have the
regulation of the proceedings of the association.
For example, there were two prize winners (repre-
sentatives of Rugby both of them, as it happened)
who carried off together Lord ASHBURTON'S prize
—the CELLINI shield cast in silver by ELKINGTON.
What were they to do with it ? Split it in two ?
Divide it in half ? Or fight for it ? There was
another prize winner who carried off two
trophies in the general competition—but,:as ill luck
would have it, those two trophies were identically
the same in character, being two proof copies of
the engraving of the Allied Generals before Sebasto-
pol ! As a matter of course, the recipient—Capt.
WIGRAM, of the Coldstream Guards—bore off his
twin prizes in the midst of laughter. The most
preposterous incident of all, however, being the one
which led an Ensign in the Civil Service Corps very
judiciously to prefer two silver cups (if only by
reason of their being what WEIMMCK would call
" portable property !") in lieu of the nonsensical
and ponderous prize that had fallen to his share—
the patent safe ! As even these little contretemps
will indicate, however, that grand concluding day
of the Rifle Season down at Wimbledon on Saturday
was, in spite of the weather, fruitful enough of
amusement. Considering how recent is the date
upon which the the whole of this great movement
was inaugurated, we cannot but think that its pro-
moters and well-wishers have abundant reason for
regard. its progress with exultation. And
hardly anywhere, we presume, save perhaps down
at Rochdale, would any section of the people of
Great Britain refuse to give—if evar called upon
'or it—a hearty viva for the Volunteers !

We are sorry to learn that Hungary has met with
one serious reverse, and Austria gained a probably
not unlooked-for triumph, her statesmen being but
too well acquainted with the means by which it
was obtained. We refer to the telegram, which
states that the extreme national party in Croatia
has triumphed, and Toted for separation from
Hungary, by 120 against 3 votes. We have heard
little from Agram of late, and we fear the pro-
bability is that Austria has been again purchasing
by gold, if she has it, or by promises, the votes of
the Croatians against Hungary. This was her
well known infamous policy in 1848, and it was
carried out by the villain JELLACHICH, who served
as faithfully as it could wish, a Court which at the
same moment was proclaiming him as a traitor in
Hungary, and sending him money to Agram
with orders to march his semi-barbarians against
the Hungarians before they were prepared
for him. Happily, the Hungarians turned
out en masse and drove the traitor to the perfidious
court at Vienna, by whom he had been sent on his
perfidious and bloody mission.

The Croatians were of course cheated of all the
liberties promised them, as soon as Russia had put
all :things in the hands of the Viennese Germans
again. Instead of greater liberties than they had
enjoyed in connection with Hungary, they found
themselves deprived of their old franchises and
comprehended with Hungary in one universal
scheme of amalgamation. Instead of nationality they
were to become but a county, or at least a province.
The consequence has been that the Croatians be-
came as irritated with Austria as the Hungarians
were. They co-operated with her, and Hungary
forgot the wrongs done her by the Croatians in
1848, or rather attributed them to the knavery of

of the Hapsburgs. If we remember rightly
the Croatians refused to merge their na-
tionality lin the Austrian Reichsrath, and
have, up to the time of this announcement, co ope-
rated with Hungary. The Hungarian Diet, indeed,
resented the non-invitation of the Croatian repre-
sentatives to it ; but it would seem that Austria
has been playing a deep game, and has succeeded
in detaching the Croatians. The latter are sure
soon to have reason enough to repent of their
folly, if the result turns out what it appears to
be, that Austria has a second time cajoled
Croatia.

Rumours are rife that this is not all—that a
Holy Alliance of Prussia, Russia, and Austria has
been formed against Poland, and that one condition
is, that Russian aid should be again furnished if
needed in Hungary! It is probable on account of
its wickedness. It being just what might
be expected from the thorough political depravity
of the three Courts. The PILATES and HERODS
always: patch up their quarrels when civil and
religious liberty are to be crucified. Perhaps the
exceeding likelihood of such a nefarious combina-
tion is the only real basis for the reports. We
hope the Jews will at least hold tightly their purse-
strings. Austria is still " hard up." She proclaims
by way of encouragement to money lenders,
smaller deficit. In 1860 she now says it was only
six millions and a half sterling, against twenty-
nine millions in 1859, the year of the war. But
she has sold her railways, and pawned, we hope,
everything she can pawn, to raise loans. Russia,
too, though her finance is really quite a state secret,
is known to be largely behindhand—Prussia
is not insolvent, but she is too selfish
to spare anything for others if she can help it. She
can take subsidies, as the English Exchequer knows
to its cost, and use them to betray the givers, but
we never heard, and never shall hear, of this mean
and beggarly kingdom offering money.to a friend.
We trust, however, that Hungary will rise superior
to all the schemes of despoticroguery and violence.
She can afford to bide her time. Let violence do
what it will now, it cannot extinguish the rooted
feeling of nationality in 12,000,000 of people; and
if Austria determines to subvert despotically, by the
help of German and R ussian regiments, the clearest
legal rights, Hungary has but to await the next
moment of Austrian weakness, and then to liberate
themselves, like Italy, for ever.

We cannot agree with a contemporary that a
subscription in England towards a statue to the
memory of Count CAVOUR is inappropriate. To us,
a members
as to the Italians, the contribution appears honour-
able to both countries, as well as to the deceased
statesman,
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about to erect the statue, or that of any of the sub-
scribers. The wealthiest men here are accustomed
to receive testimonials generally subscribed for in a
g pleasure to
way burdensome to none, and affordin
every giver. No doubt testimonial giving, is occa-
sion ally grossly abused ; it is sometimes intended by
partisans to whitewash or gild, if possible, very
doubtful innocence. We have seen a costly one
proffered to a Railway King; but the abuse is pro.
verbially no argument against the right use of any-
thing, otherwise the Maine gentlemen would be
perfectly right in requesting us to suppress distil-
leries; and, to our minds, a more fitting occasion
for uniting in a testimonial could hardly be offered-
than that which many noblemen and gentlemen
saw in the proposal by Italians to erect a monument
to Count CAVOUR.

Not only did the Count study long our political

and commercial policy in England itself, and '
avowedly conform his views for civil, religious,
and commercial freedom very much to ours ; but
the Count's whole course is one in which every
Englishman has felt a deep interest. We
forgot Reform Bills and all we could forget, in our
interest in th talian struggle. Our Foreign- 1
office earned algis laurels at home by what it did
abroad. Indeed, by acting out the wishes of the
country in backing CAvoun's efforts for Italian
emancipation, they not anly won applause, but did
much towards maintaining the Ministry in office.
If Lord JOHN RUSSELL'S foot slipped at towards
Austria, the country was almost ready to push him
down ; if he wrote angrily towards Count CAVOUR,
or differed from GARIBALDI, the country was only
angry with him, and the cry was, " CAVOUR for
ever," and Lord JOHN was obliged to draw in his
horns.

It is sufficient for the gentlemen of such
high position, and of such different opinions to have
sect their subscriptions; as money was not the object
they are adequate representatives of the national
feeling; but that feeling is such, that if a list kad
been opened at every bankers in the kingdom, none
would have been returned without numerous signa-
tures. The British public feels, we are sure, grate-
ful to the noblemen and gentlemen who so worthily
represented them ; and Italians will feel it an
honour, that the FRANKLIN of their struggle should
exhibit on his monument a proof to all ages of the
spontaneous admiration of one of the greatest na-
tions of his age; and will be equally gratified, when
the time shall come—may it be long deferred!—that
a monument shall be'erected to their WASHINGTON,

if England should indulge again the same honourable
sympathy. It is however enough that Italians can
tell us that the deed is cordially appreciated not
only by Turin, but by the whole of Italy.

711 E POST-OFFICE LONDON AND SUB

URBAN COURT GUIDE FOR 1861.

KELLY AND CO.

The publication cf the Post-office Suburban
Directory some time since was a very acceptable
addition to the Metropolitan Directory, and Messrs.
Kelly and Co., have now completed this much
required directory to the suburbs, by the publication
of a Court Guide for those localities. A reference
to which will enable us to discover without trouble
the whereabouts of retired individuals who live in
the newly sprung, up villas which are to be found
in the unknown squares, streets, crescents and
roads which surround London.

ETV MUSIC.

Sabbath Chimes.
Strand Polka.

Buy Bias.

The International Exhibition Waltz and Gallop.
The Music Publishing Company, 17, Peter's-hill,

Si. Paul's.

We here meet with some pleasing pieces for in-
strumental performance. " Sabbath Chimes" is
one of the best of these ; it is taken from a sacred
song, by Mrs. Captain Younge, and is a very effec-
tive composition, on the whole. It is arranged by
E. Reyloff. " The Strand Polka" is another good
piece, that is very animated, and will prove attrac-
tive to those who like an agreeable change in dance
music. It includes the melody of " Sally come up."
" The International Exhibition Waltz and Gallop" is
a stirring subject and pleasing in its general effect.
This is composed by L. E. Reyloff, as is also the
" Ruy Blas Quadrille," which is a very desirable
acquisition for dancers, and without being remark-
able, is effective and pleasing. Altogether, this
collection of music is a very advantageous thing for
those who wish for what is entertaining at a cheap
price. These pieces are all above the average in
point of merit, and can be recommended as simple
studies, as well as amusing subjects for general
performance. It is a great advantage nowadays to
be enabled to procure music at so much more mode-
rate a cost than heretofore ; and those here cited
are favourable specimens of the style that is issued,
and may become therefore general favourites.

ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.

.1,
FRENCH PLAYS.

The benefit of M. Lambert Dennery, the energetic direc-
tor of the French company now acting at this theatre, will
take place to-night, when a series of performances will be
given well calculated to show the strength and talent of the
artistes whom he has brought together. Amongst the
pieces given will be " Les Deux Veuves, characters by
Mdlle. Lemerle; Mdlle. Alic Theric, and M. Gravier ; " Le
Bougeoir," by M. Paul Devaux and Mdlle. Lemerle; " Le
Piano de Berthe," by M. Paul Devaux, Mdlle. Alice
Theric, and Mdlle. Marehal ; "Le Trompette de la Garde,"
Mdlle. Marie Basta, &c. During the evening a concert
will be given, in which Mesdames Parepa, Caradori, and
Malabran, MM. Gardoni, Devroye, and Gassier will sing.
The public will see from the programme the amusement
that is in store, and we hope the opportunity of recognising
the successful efforts of M. Dennery will not be neglected.

We believe that Lord John Russell will shortly
be summoned to the House of Peers. His long services
in the Lower House, both as Minister and Legislator, emi •
nently qualify him for this mark of Royal favour.—Times.
THE PRIVATE FETES AT CREMORNE.—An in-
teresting feature of the private fetes which are to be given
on the 18th and 24th of the present month, in aid of the
funds for the distressed weavers of Spitalfields, will be the
early entertainments for the juvenile members of the fami-
lies and friends of the ladies patronesses, to take place from
half-past five to half-past six or seven. All kinds of juve-
nile amusements, ascents of balloons, performances by
Mdllo. Vandermeersch and her wonderful birds, and
Alpine panoramas, will be provided.

THE PorE.—The Augsburg Gazette corroborates
the unfavourable intelligence which I have transmitted to
you respecting the Pope's health. It says : "So many
conflicting rumours have been current respecting the
Pope's health that it is time to rectify them. His Holi-
ness is suffering from dropsy—tho symptoms were not
alarming until lately, when fits of giddiness and san •
guincous congestions have supervened " I have this very
day seen a letter from Rome which also bears out tho
accounts received.

The telegraph between this country and the
Channel Islands has failed in consequence of the constant
breaking of the submarine cable near Portland, from being
rolled over the rocky bed in that neighbourhood by the
strong tides and currents there. It is in contemplation to
lay down a cable between Alderney and the Isle of Wight,
the bed of the sea at the latter place having been examined
and found to be better adapted for that purpose than at
Portland.

Several of the Marseilles journals state the.,
M. Alexandre Dumas has just left that city for Naples,
where they say he is about to found an extensive culinary
establishment.

Blue coats have been furnished to provincial
letter-carriers, to be used instead of red ones. These coats,
as well, as the red coats of the mail guards, arc of a much
bettor material than those hitherto provided.
ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, GRAY'S INN-ROAD.—
The number of patients relieved at this hospital during the
week ending July 13 was 3,007, of which 916 were new
cases. •

CITY OF LONDON HOSPITAL FOR DISEASES OF
TILE CHEST, VICTORIA-PARK,—The number of patients
relieved at this institution during last week was 1,188, •f
which 108 were new cases.
GRAND TRUNK OF CANADA RAILWAY.—The re-
port of the Grand Trunk of Canada Railway was issued on
Saturday afternoon, preparatory to the meeting on Friday
next. It states that the total receipts for the half-year end-
ing the 31st of December were £376,847, and the working
expenses £311,163, or about 841 per cent. of the earnings.
The balance in favour of revenue was applied towards the
part payment of the Atlantic and St. Lawrence rent. The
line is now said to be in good running order, but the last
severe winter has told heavily not only as regards mainte-
nance and repairs, but also on receipts.
BREACH OF PROMISE OF MARRIAGE.—An action
for breach of promise of marriage was tried on Wednesday,
before Mr. Baron Fitzgerald and a special jury, at Sligo.
The p!aintiff was Miss Mary Henry, aged 23 years, and
the defendant, Mr. Roger M'Carriek, a gentleman of be-
tween £2,000 and £3,000 a-year, aged about 45. The pro-
mise to marry, which was traversed by the defendant, was
made some months since, on the occasion of the parties
Spending "a pleasant day in the country." Evidence which
sustained the case was given, and Mr. Whiteside, who was
specially retained, delivered an able and humorous speech
in mitigation of dareag,es. The jury, after two hours' deli-
beration, awarded the plaintiff £l,OOO.
THE BUILDERS' STRIKE.—Tae masons on Satur-
day paid every man on strike 10s. each, being the weekly
stike pay of the society, irrespective of the dividend result-
ing from the subscriptions and gifts of other trade so-
cieties. The bricklayers also paid the whole of their strike
members 15s. each, besides their picket money, amounting
to ss. each, and during the 15 weeks ,of the strike they
have pia their men the same amount.

LA T E6T N E

ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION
OF THE KING OF PRUSSIA.
BADEN-BADEN, JULY 14.
This morning an attempt was made on the life
of the King of Prussia, with a pistol, while he was
walking on the Promenade.
His Majesty, however, received no injury beyond
a slight contusion in the neck, and returned to his
residence on fo)t.

LEIPZIG, JULY 15.

The miscreant who made the attempt on the life
of the King of Prussia is a young man named
Becker, aged 21, who formerly studied at Vienna.
He does not belong to any society.
Yesterday evening seals were affixed to the doors
of his residence at Leipzig.

PARIS, JULY 15.

The Moniteur of to-day says :
" The Emperor continues to derive much benefit
from the waters of Vichy.
" There is no truth in the report that Dr.
Rayner had been summoned in all haste to Vichy.
Dr. Rayner has not left Paris.''

The Monzteur also announces that General
Fleury left yesterday for Turin. He will remit
to the King of Italy an autograph letter from
the Emperor, replying to the notification made by
Count Arese.