The Sun.
London, England, 1859-04-30 00:00:00

NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT.

(FROM OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
a-APRIL 29, 1859:
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A LIBLIUL CANDIDATE AT THE ELEVENTH

HOUR

The nomination of members to represent this borough in
Parliannsknt.took place this morning. •
Ivir, Francis Pittis" proposed Mr. Kennard, and Mr.
Idrilgo seconded the nomination. Mr. J. H. Hearn pro-
posed Mr, rowys, and Mr. Duke seconded him.
As all Aho Liberal candidates had retired, considering
the contest a %cliffs one, the Conservatives were not a
little surprised-on Mr. IS; firing's Proposing Mr. R. Charles
as a fit and proper lierfion to represent the borough in Par-
liament. He was a staunch advocate of the Ballot, exten-
sion of suffrage, and very liberal measure. Mr. " May
seconded Mr,. Charles': nomination, and on a show of
hands the majority was decidedly in favour-of Mr; Ken-
nard and •Mr. Charles; and a poll was demanded by Mr.
Powys's friends, which will Commence at eight o'clock to-
morrow morning.
Mr. Charles only came into the island
this afternoon after the nomination had taken place. Ile
has since addressed the electors, and is canvassing the
electors"at Cowes. He
pis to address a
üblic meeting at
The
Newport at eight o'clock this evening,
citment prevails. greatest ex-
CONTEST FOR THE COUNTY OF
THE ISLE OF
Wwwr.---1-llntil yesterday there appeared to is, every pro-
spect of the candidates far the borough and county being
returned_without opposition; but Col. Harcourt Las now.
published
an address to the electors stating that at the re-
quest-of if numerous body of electors, he has consented to
offer himself to represent thq i
sle of Wight n Parliament.
The noinination:takes_place Monday,.and the election on,
Thursday. Mr. Clifford considered his return quite secure,
but an active canvass is being made byf Col. Harcourt and
his Tory friends. Mr. Hawking's, of the Hermitage, has
also offered himself to represent the county, and given no-
tice that he will address the electors at Cowes at 8 o'clock
this (Priday) evening, and those at Yarmouth to-morrow
evening,

THE SUN.
SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1859.

A time-honoured proverb cautions the world
against placing any faith in Princes ; and " tele-
grams" may now be fairly added ! The most accu-
rate information can be scarcely credited ; what
appears on one day as a certainty is contradicted
on the following. We hear of wars and rumours
of wars. The Stock Exchange is in a state of
panic the rate of discount advanced by
nearly 40 per cent—and men who last week
were wealthy and independent, already com-

pelled to suspend payment and encounter
bankruptcy and ruin. These are very untoward
events, but we fear that ere long others still more
deplorable must be chronicled, and that we shall
be compelled to announce the conflict of opposing
armies, bloodshed on an extensive scale, and war
with all its horrors desecrating one -of the most
beautiful countries in the world !

It is now stated—by telegram—that the intelli-
gence of the Austrians having crossed the Ticino
in force on the night of the 26th or morning of the
27th, was unfounded ; that the troops had been
in motion, but on receiving counter-orders halted
on the eastern bank of the river. On the other
hand, it is positively asserted that the advanced
posts actually took up a position on the Sardinian
territory at the above period; and we have it now
on unquestionable authority, that the Austrian
army have made a movement in advance into Pied-
mont, and commenced hostilities. They have unques-
tionably lost some valuable time, in which a severe
blow might have been inflicted on their most bit ter op-
ponent, while France has been making every exertion
to send troops into Sardinia. Ten days since the fact
of the ultimatum was known, although it was not
delivered until Saturday, and the three days' grace
were doubled in consequence of the strenuous exer-
tions of the English Government, and its final
efforts to avert the horrors of war.

The alleged treaties with Russia and Denmark
are also strongly denied ! But we also hear
that a Russian corps of 60,000 has crossed the
Dnieper, and moved on the Galician fron-
tier. This is a significant event, that far
exceeds any semi-official or even official contradic-
tion that could possibly be offered. We have had
too much experience lately of diplomatic quibbling
and mendacity, to yield implicit credence to what
may be asserted on any side. There are too fre-
quently distinctions without differences, striving
to set aside the spirit of the agreements and the
general and honourable understandings that had
been arrived at. There may perhaps be no written
treaties, but verbal engagements, followed by the
same results, will be just as bad to all intents and
purposes.

The great question for us to decide is, what will
k be the course adopted by Great Britain ? There is
a general desire that we should keep out of the
-scrape, and not interfere one way or the other
between Powers, none of whom can reasonably
demand our sympathies or approval. It is really
hard to say which of the opposing parties should
be most severely censured. We could not desire
-to sustain the Austrian maladministration or
unwarrantable intervention in Italian affairs, nor,
on the other hand, can there be the slightest ap.
proval of the course adopted by France and Sar-
dinia. Even were the objects of the former beyond
suspicion, the means adopted would merit general
condemnation,
We have fortunately an authentic exposition of
the views and opinions of the British Goirernment
respecting these unfortunate transactions. Lord
STANLEY, in his admirable address to the
electors of King's Lynn, on his unopposed
re-election, explained the course that had been, and
probably would be, pursued. Of course the latter
must depend on circumstances wholly beyond
merely human control and foresight. The noble
lord declared that her. MAJESTY'S Ministers had
endeavoured to interfere in the interests of peace,
as far as it had been possible for England to inter-
fere, without compromising her -own position by
pledges that might be productive of future embar-
rassment. No effort had been spared—no means
left untried for the preservation of peace. They inter-
posed in a spirit of perfect impartiality, that must
have induced any parties not influenced by the
criminal ambition of " men placed in too high a
Position above the masses of mankind" to feel that
respect for human rights, or that sympathy for ,

human suffering, a due regard for which forms
the bond by which the human race is banded
together. The present contest is not one of
opinion, in which great and important results,
preventing the welfare, happiness, and prosperity
of mankind, are conceived. Far from it ! Neither
side can be justified. Their conduct cannot even
be extenuated in any degree, or in any respect.
The only difficulty is to say which of the parties
are amenable to the most stringent censure.
On one point there is perfect unanimity between
men of all shades and varieties of political opinion.
It is, that England should observe perfect
neutrality until her own dignity, honour, or
security become involved in the dispute. It
must, we regret to say, be an armed neutrality
—very costly, doubtless, and very injurious to the
best interests of the nation. But far better that
it should be so, than that the blood of our gallant
soldiers and sailors, or the wealth of the people,
should be expended in such a cause.

The disasters on the Stock Exchange are proceed-
ing with increasing force. It is said that already 53
members have succumbed under the almost un-
exampled pressure to which they have been sub-
jected. It is feared that many other firms have been
seriously compromised, and that the list of failures
will be greatly enhanced. As an indication of the
prevailing distress and discredit which extended
even to gentlemen who a few days since enjoyed
unlimited credit, the simple fact that the Stock
Exchange was kept open until five o'clock, in order
that the members might ascertain whether cheques
that had been given during the course of the day
would be duly honoured, is significant. Indeed, it
is said that there was a great disinclination to
accept anything save bank-notes or hard cash !
This is a terrible state of affairs. How many
families, who within a few days were in the
enjoyment of every comfort and luxury, have been
reduced to poverty and destitution. The houses
that they have sedulously cultivated will speedily

be dismantled wives and children driven to

miserable lodgings ; and all this misery and
this suffering have been produced by the dupli-
city and wickedness of a single individual,
who has cast aside every motive that ought to
interest humanity for the sake of his own ambitious
projects. Louis NAPOLEON has cast the firebrand.
He has sown the storm, and may possibly reap the
whirlwind, and he certainly will not receive the
sympathies of this country, or the good wishes of
the families that have been beggared through his

means.

The fluctuations in the value of all securities,
public and private, have been perfectly un-
paralleled. The Old Turkish 6 per Cents. varied
nearly 10 per cent. in the course of the day, having
been dealt in as low as 60 and as high as 70, while
the New vibrated between 50 and 59. No quota-
tions will be given. The widest margin is required.
There is a general anxiety to close all old transactions,
and to avoid entering into new ones, even under the
most tempting conditions. Even in our own 3 per
Cent. Consols, the best and most unquestionable
security that can be obtained under existing cir•
cumstances, the perturbation amounted to no less
than two per cent.
This is one among many of the unfortunate con-
sequences of our monetary code—the knowledge
that we must supply bullion to all nations at
a fixed price, whatever may be its actual
value, or the inconvenience occasioned to this coun-
try by the operation. It is this which discourages
the industrial and productive classes, and leads to
the evils so greatly to be deprecated by all who
have the welfare, happiness, and prosperity of the
people at heart.

A SONG.
TO " THE PEOPLE" OF ENGLAND.

.Br ELIZA COOK.
Onward I " Liberty and Reason I"
This is now broad Europe's shout ;
England, it were moral treason,
'Were thy lion voice left out.
Britons! keep your banner waving ;
Hang it forth in Freedom's sun ;
But beware the braggart raving
That would talk of sword and gun
Trust not to the brawling leaders,
Lighting ye with Fury's brand!
'Tis brain-feeders, not blood-breeders,
That shall purify the land. .

Heed not those whose noisy yelling
Fain would waken Tumult's din ;
Let a nobler voice be swelling
In the battle ye must win I

Show that ye have sense and feeling,
Fit to gain and guard your place;
Let your own determined dealing
Meet Oppression, face to face I
Not with weapiins red and reeking ;
Not with Anarchy's wild flame ;
But with loud and open speaking,
In " the People's' mighty name I

Wisely think, and boldly utter
What ye think, in Wisdom's speech;
But ye must not even mutter
Words that madmen only teach !
Yo shall soon have wider Charters I

England hears the startling cry
Of her poor and honest martyrs ;
And her " glory" must reply.
Ask for all that should be granted I
Show the fester of neglect;
If " a People's" love is wanted,
" People's Rights" must have respect I

Let the great ones, high in station,
Lift their eyes, and see at length
Ye are pillars in the nation,
That alone insures its strength I

Tell your rulers they must levy
Fairer weights on wearied backs I
Say the coffers that are heavy
Best can yield the heavy tax !
Tell the Church, its first great Pastor
Had no gather'd wealth to count
Little had the Christian Master
For his " Se: non on the Mount 1"
Say the Prelates—eramm'd unduly—
Should divide their bloated spoil
With the humbler Priests, who truly
Serve mankind with ill-paid toil 1
Tell the paupers clad in ermine, '
That your children are unfed ;
And. ye will not have State vermin
Gnawing into Labour's bread !
Tell aloud your hearts are loyal ;
Let " GOD save the Queen" be sung :
Yet the idle and the Royal
Must not suck with " horseleech" tongue I
Show that ye have bravely risen,
yearweinnosth‘u‘ "brutes"
Say that
ye that
When they give ye " work" and " schools!"
nthtees:: p andrs on "fools,
Tell your wise and great Law-make.
(Moral o'er their meat and wine), •
That they might become Law-breakers,
Left, like ye; to pinch and pine !
Think they, with short-sighted meanness,
Ye are weaker 'neath their will ;
Will your flesh in wolfish leanness
And your minds less nourish'd 81111?
Let " the People" have THEIR " College ;"
ntaught men are fearful things ;
Only trucibles of Knowledge
Berve to melt Crime's fetter rings.
Sons of England, be ye steady !
'Tis your heads, and not your hands,
That shall prove ye fit and ready
To enlist in Freedom's bands I
Trust not to your brawling leaders
Scorn to spring with tiger claws ;
'Tis truth-heeders—not steel-speeders—
That shall triumph in your cause.
League in firm, unflinching quiet ;
Use your presses, print and read
If you opo the gates of Riot,
Wives and little ones must bleed 1
Onward ! "Liberty and Reason ;"
Let this be the chorus cry;
And not a heart will dream of treason,
If wise Senate lips reply

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The Duke of Devonshire left Chatsworth yester
day to visit his estates at Lismore, in the county of Water-
.
ford. His grace is expected at Devonshire House on
Wednesday next.
The Duchess Dowager of Beaufort and the Ladies
Somerset have returned to their new residence is
Hill- i
street, from Badminton-park. far

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