The Sun.
London, England, 1861-03-18 00:00:00

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b'.UAT OFFICE, Seven o'clock..

211 E LATE DUCHMS OF _KENT.

(From a Supplement to'the London Gazette Extraordinary.)
LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S OFFICE, MARCH 18.
Orders for the Court's going into mourning on Thurs-
day next, the 21st inst., for her late Royal Highness the
Duchess of Kent, mother of her Majesty the Queen ; viz. :
The ladies to wear black silk, plain muslin or long lawn,
crape or love hoods, black silk shoes, black glazed gloves,
and black paper fans.
The gentlemen to wear black cloth, without buttons On
the sleeves or pockets, plain muslin or long lawn cravats
and weepers, black swords and buckles.
COLLEGE OF ARMS, MARCH 18.

The Deputy Earl Marshal's Order for a General Mourning
for her late Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent.
In pursuance of her Majesty's commands these are to
give public notice that, upon the melancholy occasion of
the death of her late Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent,
her Majesty's mother, it is expected that all persons do put
themselves into decent mourning.
E. G. F. HOWARD, D.E.M.

LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S OFFICE, MARCH 16.
In consequence of the melancholy eVnt of the death of
her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, mother of her
Majesty the Queen, notice is hereby given that the drawing
room announced for the 21st inst. will not take place.
LORD CHAMBERAIN'S OFFICE, MARCH 16.
Notice is hereby given, that the State Apartments of
Windsor Castle are closed to the public.

TATTERSALL s'—(THIS EVENING.)

NORTHAMPTONSIIIRE STARES.
10 to 1 agst Horror (taken)
100 to 6 agst King of Diamonds (taken)
CITY AND SUBURBAN.
9to 1 agst East Sheen (taken)
100 to 7 agst First Lord (taken)
20 to 1 agst Benbow (taken)
20 to 1 agst Industrious (taken)
METROPOLITAN HANDICAP.
100 to 7 agst Betts (taken)
CHESTER CUP.

9to 1 agst Chere Amid (taken)
20 to 1 agst Butterfly (taken freely)
50 to 1 agst Hernd (taken)
TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS.
6to 1 agst Klarikoff (taken)
7to 1 agst Diophantus (take Bto 1)
9to 1 agst Sweet Hawthorn (taken)
9to 1 agst Kettledrum (offered)
10 to 1 agst Russley (taken)
100 to 7 agst Matador (taken)
THE DERBY.
4to 1 agst Dundee (offered)
100 to 6 agst Big Ben (taken)
1000 to 30 agst Rouge Dragon (taken)
1000 to 30 agst Matador (taken)
50 to 1 agst Folkestone (taken)
50 to 1 agst King of Kent (taken)
1000 to 15 agst Nautilus (taken)
1000 to 10 agst Robin Rood (taken)

ARRIVALS AT WARWICK.

Confidence, Herne, Antelope, Brunette, Medora, Calpe,
Tyrant, Anatis, Palaiseau, Cosmopolite, The Rap, Pitman,
D' Orsay, Thunderbolt, Jung Frau, Lord Lovell, Apollyon,
Count Horne, Sutherland, Prince of Orange, Bradfield,
Queen Bee, Grenadier, Atherstone, Lady Clifden, Prince
Imperial, Gwellyan, Miss Eleanor, Lady Hinton, and filly
by Windergratz.

PERIAL PAHLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS.—(Tms EVENING).
The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack at
five o'clock.

CHURCH RATES.
Several petitions were presented against the abolition of
church rates.

MARRIAGE WITH A DECEASED WIFE'S
SISTER.
Lord DE GREY and RIPON presented 398 petitions
from Yorkshire, in favour of legalising marriage with a
deceased wife's sister.

SCHLESWIG- HOLSTEIN.
The Earl of ELLENBOROUGH. rose to ask the noble
lord the Secretary of State the question he had given him
notice of in a private note, relative to a subject which was
assuming a great importance, namely, the differences,
that existed between Germany and Denmark. He
would not overrate the importance of the state of
affairs 'that now existed, especially as it seemed
more than likely it would seriously affect the state of armed.
truce in which Europe now stood. It would not be
a question of years before the event would occur, but
in nine days from the present time the subject wouldi
be determined. If the Diet persisted in its present inten-
tions, Denmark had made up its mind not to yield. Tha+
noble lord then went over the recent negotiations between,.
the German Diet and the King of Denmark. A constitution,
had been offered to the Duchies, containing very favourable,
provisions. In the event of these not satisfying her, she,
had been offered another provisional constitution, to•
apply to herself alone, and to remain in
form until the happy time should come when
she would form a part of the complete state. The
question was whether Prussia should, in the name of the
Diet, detach the territory of Holstein from the Kingdom of
Denmark. In addition, it was evident that if Prussia attacked.
Denmark France would move an army on the Rhine, and
with her great power of transporting troops by sea, would.
probably send a corps d' armee to the assistance of Denmark..
The time might very likely come when France would attack:
Prussia, but let her wait until she was attacked, and not,
provoke hostility. After reviewing the position of thsl
continental Powers, pointing out how powerless the other
European States were to assist Prussia at present, and
having warned Prussia for pursuing the present course of
policy, he asked what information the Government had re-
ceived on the subject?
Lord WODEHOUSE, in answer to the important ob-
servations just fallen from the noble earl, said that, as he•
understood the question, it was that, after the war which
took place between Denmark and Germany, there was a.
promise made by the King of Denmark that there should'
be a common constitution for the whole of his States, corn,
prising foreign affairs, marine, war department, &c. Holstein
refused to accept this constitution. The Diet on the °the:.
hand demanded that the common constitution should be,
established nevertheless, and that pending the settlement
of this question that there should be a provisional consti-
tution. A term had been fixed by which this was to be
granted, and that time had nearly expired. The real point
under discussion be tween Denmark and Holstein related to the
budget for common affairs. Demark did originally propose
that Holstein should have the power of voting what was
called a normal buget, that was one below the full,
amount required, the remaining additions to which
could be considered afterwards. This concession had
not been considered sufficient, and he was happy
to inform their lordships that the Government had
that morning received intelligence that the King had made
a further concession by consenting that the whole budget
should be submitted to Holstein. This was additionally
gratifying, inasmuch as it was the course recommended by
this Government. He could not but hope that the Prus-
sian G ovemment would see in this concession the 'means of
arriving at a settlement of ths
OLAND.difficult question
P

The NOBLE LORD said before he resumed his seat int
accordance with the promise he gave"the noble lord a few
evenings ago, with respect to the production of the papers.
transmitted to the Government relative to the disturbance:
that had lately taken place at Warsaw. He had consulted)
his noble friend at the head of the Foreign
Office, and he was of opinion that to produce the papers at
the present moment would be inexpedient, as the
publi
service would suffer thereby, and the position of the Consul
General would be in some degree compromised.
Lord STRATFORD DE REDCLIFFE said he re-
gretted the Government could not produce the papers.
THE DEATH OF THE DUCHESS OF LENT.
Earl GRANVILLE said their lordships were all ac-
quainted with the affliction that had fallen on her Majesty
by the death of the Duchess of Kent, and he now
rose for the purpose of moving that their lordships
present an address of condolence to her Majesty on the
sorrowful event. The noble lord then passed a high eulogy
upon the late Duchess of Kent, and concluded by moving
the address.
The Earl of DERBY said it was with great sorrow that
their lordships heard of the affliction that had befallen
her Majesty in the loss of a parent whose whole course of
life had been one of affectionate tenderness. Their lordships,
he felt sure, all deeply deplored the event, and the noble
earl opposite had truly observed the matter needed but to
be mentioned to be agreed to.
The motion was carried unanimously.
(LEFT SITTING.)

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—(THIS EVENING),
The SPEAKER took the chair at four o'clock.
PRIVATE BUSINESS.
The Liverpool Cemetery and South-Eastern Railway
(Capital, &c.) Bills were read a third time and passed.
The Berwick, Norham, and Islandshires Roads, Kings-
ton-upon-Thames and Leatherhead Road, Ludlow and
Clee Hill Railway, Strathspey Railway, and Wrexham
and Minera Railway Bills were considered, and ordered for
third reading.
The Borough of Dublin and Forest of Dean Central Rail-
way Bills were read a second time.
COUNTY VOTERS (SCOTLAND) BILL GRAND
JURIES ,IRELAND) BILL.
These bills were read a first time and ordered for second
reading.

PETITIONS.
Several petitions were presented against the Parochial
Assessments Bill and the abolition of Church rates ; in
favour of the introduction of a comprehensive measure of

reform, &c.
ECCLESIASTICAL AND CHURCH ESTATES
COMMISSIONERS.

Alderman COPELA.ND moved for a return of all monies
paid by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, during the years
1855, 1856, 1857, and 185-z, out of the funds administered
by them, to solicitors, surveyors, and other officers, specify-
ing the names and particulars of each transaction—ordered.
CONVICT DISTURBANTCF,S (CHATHAM).
On the motion of General BERKELEY an address for a
return of any orders issued by the Directors of Convict
Prisons respecting the late outbreak among the convicts at
Chatham, was ordered.

DROGHEDA ASSIZES.
On the motion of Mr. M'CANN, a return of the num-
ber of prisoners for trial at each of the last four assizes for
the county and the town of Drogheda, and a similar return
for each of the last eight quarter sessions, was ordered.
SALE AND TRANSFER OF LAND.
In reply to Mr. HOPWOOD,
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said he hoped to be able
to bring on his bill on this subject after Easter.
FORTIFICATIONS AT CHATHAM.
Sir F. SMITH gave Anti= that 9XI going into Committee