The Sun.
London, England, 1857-04-28 00:00:00

FILE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 28, 1857.

T" QUEENSCLIFF and GEELONG
RAIL NAY, and PORT-PITILLIt' DOCK CO Nil' ‘1,7
(Limited), coane3ting Melbourne, Gecloog, and Bal.aaraf, win
Port-Phillip Heads.
In reply to inquiries I am directed to mention that the Prospectus
of this undertaking will be ready for deliTery in the course of a iew
days, and may then be had on application at the Offices, No. 1,
Clnzriotte-row, Man-ion-house; or of the Solicitors Messrs. Han-
cock and Sharp, TokenhoUse-yard, Lothbury.
ROBERT FOIiSTER, Secretary.
London, 231 k April, 1857.

UTER, MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
First appearance of Madlle. ORTOLANI.
GIUGLINI, BENEVENTANO, BELLETTI,
THIS EVENING, TUESDAY, April 28 (the first time thcso
sevan years). Bellini's Opera, of
I PURITANI.

Elvira, Madlie. Ortolani (her first appearance in England);
Arturo, 5 n. GingHui.
After which, the Third Tableau of •
LA. ESMERALDA.
La Esmeralda, Madlle. Poechini.

For particulars, see bills.
A limited number of Boxes in the Half-circle Tier have been
specially reserved for the public, and may be had on applca-
tion at the Box-office, at the Theatre Colonnade, Haymarket.
Price One Guinea and One Guinea and a Half each.

vi ER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
L.A. TR AVIATA.
PICCOLOMINI, GI (MUNI, BENEVEN T A.NO, POCCIIINI
EXTRA NIGHT, THURSDAY EVENING, April 3).

LA TRAVIATA.
Violetta, Mdlle. Piccolomini.
Ballet—LA ESMERALDA.
La Esmeralda, :Mile. Pocehini.

For particulars see bills.
A limited number of boxes in the Half Circle Tier have
been specially reserved for the public, and may be had on ap-
plication at the Box-office at the Theatre Colonnade, Hay-
market.
Price One Guinea and One Guinea and.a Half each.

LES BOUFFES PARISTENS (French Plays),
ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
It is respectfully announced that the Entire Company of
Les BOUFFES PARISIENS, from the Th6Atre des Rouffes,
in the Champs Elysees, and the Theft,tre Comte, Passage
Choiseul, Paris, will have the honour of appearing at the St.
James's Theatre, on WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 20.
Notwithstanding the well-merited popularity of this talented
company, which has existed for several years in Paris, cir-
cumstances have always occurred to prevent a visit of " Les
Bouffes" to this country until the present period ; nor can
the engagement now entered into be extended beyond a short
season of siAlweeks. In order to insure the best possible
effect to their performances, it is intended to bring over the
entire orchestra attached to their establishment, under the
able direction of the composer, Monsieur Offenbach. Mes•
sieurs Pradean, Guyot, Gertpre, &c., Mesdemoiselles Dalmont
and Marechal, will have the honour of making their first
appearance in this countryt
The performances will be selected from the following rd-
portoire :
LE VIOLONEUX Musique de M. Offenbac.l.
INPSIEU LANDRY „ „ Duprats.
PANTINS DE VIOLETTE „ „ Adolphe Adam.
LE DOCTEUR MIRACLE „ „ Bizet et Lecocq.
PEPITO..
L' I MPRES \ RIO
LA BONNE D'ENFANTS Offenbach.
BATAC LAN „ „ „ Offenbach;
LE ROSE DE ST. FLEUR . „ „ Offenbach.
CROQUEFERS, LE DERNIER
Offenbach.
DES PALADINS „
LES DEUX .AVEUGLES ,9
TROMB-AL-CAZAR ft
SIX DEMOISELLES A
MARIER ;I /I
LE DUEL DE BENJAMIN „ „ Jonas
LA NUIT BLANCHE „ „ Offenbach.
&c., &C.
Owing to the limited duration of this engagement per
formances will be given every evening, but subscribers wil
have the option of selecting either the Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday evenings, or the Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur
days.
The entertainments will be arranged to commerce at half
Past 8 o'clock, and terminate about 11. Subscription to
Stalls, for 12 representations, 5 guineas ; Private Boxes, 30
and 40 guineas. By the night—Stalls, Ios. 6d.; Public Boxes,
ss. ; Pit, 2s. 6d. ; Amphitheatre, 2s. Boxes, Stalls, and
Tickets may be engaged at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 33,
Old Bond-street.

Offenbach.
Offenbach.

Offenbach.

OYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE,
'4) THIS EVENING, will be performed
Shakespere's tragedy of
KING RICHARD THE SECOND.
King Richard 11., Mr. C. Kean ; Queen, Mrs. C. Kean.
Preceded by A GAME OF ROMPS.

THEATRE ROYAL, HA.YMARKET.
Lessee—Mr. J. B. Bucks-tone.
NEW ARRANGEMENT OF PRICES OF ADMISSION.
THIS EVENING, and during the week, the new
Dutrna of A LIFE'S TRIAL. Messrs. Buckstone' Comp-
ton Howe, W. Farm, Rogers; Mesdames Reynolds, Poyn-
ter. Fitzwilliam, dre.
After which, the successful Classical Love Sto,y. un-
der the Apple-lation of ATAL NNTA ; or, The Three Golden
Apples : in which Miss M. Oliver will appear; also Miss M.
Wilton, and Miss Ellen Ternan.
Concluding with LEND ME FIVE SHILLINGS.
In future the prices will be :
Orchestra Stalls (which may be retained the whole of the
evening), 6s. each. (No charge for booking.)
First Price. s. d. Second pica. s. d
Dress Boxes 5 0 Dress Boxes 3 0
Upper Boxes ........ ... 3 0 Upper 80xe5.....
Pit .
Lower Gallery 1 0 Lower Gallery . 0 6
Upper Gallery 0 6,N0 half-price to Upper Gallery.

TFIEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHL
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.

THIS EVENING, will be performed LIKE AND
LTULIK E. Charaoters by Messrs. Wright, Paul Bedford, &c.;
Madame Celeste. Miss Windham, (Ix.
Followed by THE ELVES, in which Madame Celeste will.
perform
To conclude with the new awl original domestic sketch,
entitled WELCOME, LITTLE STRANGER. Mr. Wright,
Mr. Paul Bedford, cic.

OYAL SURREY THEATRE,
LesgeeB, Messrs. Shepherd and Creswick.
THIS EVENING will be performed BPXTUS. Brutus,
Mr. Cl'eswiek.

After which, OUR NELLY. Nelly Bell (with songs),
Miss Poole.
Foll:)vred by THE DUMB SAVOYARD AND HIS
MONKEY. The Monkey, Mr. Flcxmore.

OY AL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. Alfred Wigan.
THIS EVENING, will he performed a new drama, called
DADDY HARDACRE. Mr. Robson, &c.
The new drama, by Tom Taylor, Esq., A SHEEP IN
WOLF'S CLOTHING.
To conclude With THIEVES ! THIEVES ! ! Mersrs. F.
Robson, G. Vining, ere.
Commence at half-past Seven.
•

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPUTITI-TEATRE.
Lessee awl -Manager, Mr. W. Cooke.
THIS EVENING (continued Success), the highly succesenl
Military Spectacle, called THE FRENCIT IN ALGIERS;
or, The Battle of Constantine. Novel And effective situations
by Mr. W. Cookc's beautiful Horiies, trained by him.
After which, the inimitable SCENES in the CIRCLE, in-
troducing Miss Kate Cooke on her beautiful charger, Snovv-
d,op.

The performance of Signor Corelli and Family.
To conclude with A 4'l IRTHFUL FARCE.
Conn:lime° at seven o'clock. Dress Boxes, 4s. ; Upper
-loxes, 3s. Private Boxes, from 1 f., no charge for booking ;
Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. ; Upper Gallery, 6d.
(lox-office open from EleTen till Four. Stage Manager,
Nir. W. West. Equestrian Director, Mr. W. Cooke, jun.

ri ANT ERBII RY HALL. Westin i nstor-road.—
k_} OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow-
ng company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance of
elections from all the popular Operas, Madrigals, Choruses,
Glees, Duets, &c., viz.: Miss E. Pearce, Mrs. J. Caulfield,
Miss Bruueil, Miss Summers, and Madame Marietta ; Mr. J.
Caulfield, Herr F. Jonghmans, R. Grover, T. Farrant, S.
Jones, J. Barker, W. Melling, P. Corri. Senor Antonio M.
de Solla, and E. L. Hime ; Masters Bennett and Corri;
Messrs. Sam Cowell, Sam Collins, and E. Mackney,
Pianoforte, Mr. Cecil Hicks; harmonium, J. Caulfield, jun.;
Erector, Mr. J. Caulfield. Commence at Seven o'clock pre.
cisely. Suppers, &c., until twelve o'clock.

&Mil WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.

VETS DA---Morn. 2G min. aft. 4—Evening 49 min. aft. 4
.',•- losßC,»•—Mora. 11 min. aft. 5 -}fmening 38 min. aft, 5

THE WEATHER—SUN Ornoz, APRIL 28.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
43—highest since noon yesterday.
42—lowest this morning and during the night.
46 —this day at noon.
BAROMETER. 30'08.
WIND.—N.N.E. to N.E. ; light, with cloudy, cold, Ml'
dry weather.

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collectively reached their destination Aso may rest
perfectly satisfied of this—that they will, ono and
al!, render, speedily enough, good account of them-

directly, or through the mediation of friendly
Powers. It is utterly impassible that Piedin on",
with any regard either t) her honour or interests,
could take the initiative. And, until the point
be established beyond the possibility of dispute or
difficulty, we shall treat as without adequate
foundation, if not as absolutely fabulous, the
rumours respecting the recommendation, said to
have emanated from the English Government, to
the effect, that Sardinia should be invited to
declare that " she had no idea of infring-
ing or setting aside the Compacts and treaties,
by which she is bound in regard to Austria."
Such a proceeding would be totally incompatible
with the honour of Sardinia, inasmuch as it would
naturally be regarded as a virtual admission that
Austria had reasonable grounds for her impolitic
and unjustifiable proceedings.
We are well aware of the sinister influences in
operation at the Court of St. James, and the ex-
tent to which "Germanism," as it is generally
termed, prevails id high quarters ; but it is abso-
lutely incredible that Lord PALMLIRSTON or Lord
CLARBNDON could, under any circumstances, be
induced so far to betray themselves, or to forfeit
the popularity which they now enjoy. They well
know that a manly and straightforward policy is
that which alone can find favour in the sight of
the people ; and, for their own sakes, if for no
higher motive, they must endeavour to justify the
confidence reposed in them by the community at
large. " Conciliation" is all very well in its way,
but there are circumstances under which it is im-
possible, and certainly the case between Austria
and Sardinia is one in which it cannot be attempted
on the part of those who received an uncalled-for
and unjustifiable insult.
The difficulty will not, however, attain larger
dimensions. Austria will, for her own sake, go
no further. In angry excitement she attempted
to humiliate a rival whose conduct contrasted very
strongly with her own. She fondly imagined that
she could in some degree injure the Sovereign
who had acquired the respect and esteem of other
European Powers, and whose designation as the
recognised " Champion of Italian Freedom " ex-
cited her wrath in no ordinary degree. But she
at least would pause before permitting the talis-
manic word to be uttered that might excite a
storm far beyond her power to allay. From any
disturbance in Italy she could have nothing to
gain, but might have much to lose. She held the
Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom by a very doubtful
tenure ; and her various proteges would necessarily
suffer severely in such an emergency. Iu Parma
and Modena her influence has perceptibly declined
and any ill-advised proceeding would be the sign d
for their complete emancipation. She may bluster
a little, but it will be rex et preterea alit. No
tangible steps will be taken that can lead to war
—a war in which Sardinia must be supported ly
the Western Powers, to whom she proved herself
a faithful and efficient ally in the hour of trial.
But were it even otherwise. Were all other
Powers to stand aloof, the state of Italy
would prove an insuperable obstacle to any
serious conflict. The Sardinian troops, whose
efficiency has been so recently and so complete:y.
tested, would be more than a match for any force
which Austria could despatch to the scene of action,
while the Italians would gladly avail themselves of
the golden opportunity to shake oft the incubus by
which they had so long been oppressed. The
" suffering nationalities" would have everything
to hope and nothing to fear from such a crisis.
The same may be said of Sardinia. It is, there-
' fore, difficult to suppose that Austria, however
vindictive may be her feelings, would be willing io
enkindle the incendiary torch, the conflagration from
which would rage through her own possessions
and those of her proteges, and benefit, rather than
otherwise, the party she desired to injure. She
may, and probably will sulk for some time, but
will do nothing ! For, as we have already st tted,
it is incredible t) suppose that she could, under
almost any circumstances, hope for the co opera-
tion of France and England.

To-morrow the London Subscription will be
opened for the Russian Railway scheme ! To-
morrow that gigantic swindle will, if possible, bo
introduced is our Money Market, and on the
Stock Exchange ! Every effort will be made "to
:make things pleasant," and induce a dealing in
the obnoxious scrip. A bidding is all that is
wanting, and no exertions will be spared to
" make a Market." Orders to purchase will be
forthcoming ; but, in this instance, the approved
maxim, Caveat Emptor, must be reversed.
It is the seller that must exercise caution, must
take care that, in the fond hope of gaining -3/4 or
premurn, for what ho believes he can obtain
at par, he is not beguiled into a transaction
that will ultimately prove a very " slough of
despond," involving himself and his family in
irretiievable ruin.

I A man cannot " touch pitch without being de-
filed," and any dabbling in the Russian scheme
must leave an indelible shin on those by whom
it has been tried. It cannot be kept secret.
There are many parsons on the Stock Exchange
who are not prepared to sacrifice every patriotic
'feeling and aspiration at the shrine of Mammon:
But there is one body on whose part immediate
action is required. It is the imperative duty of
the Committee of the Stock Exchange to prohibit
the appearance of the scheme in the official list,
to declare emphatically that they will not re-
cognise any dealing in its scrip. In this case
anything approaching to apathy or indifference
would become an absolute crime, Their business
is to protect the public against the designs of
interested parties, to take care that they are not
victimised through their connivance.
It is manifest that these lines are chiefly re-
quired for military purposes, to enable Russia to
carry out her traditional policy of aggrandise-
ment without let or hindrance. As commercial

Speculations they-cannot possibly pays The only
returns that can be anticipated, is from the gua,
rantee of 4 per tent. ' And, as We Lave already
sktterd, it will, on strict etamination) be ascer-
tained that there are many loopholes for evasion
by which the value of that guarantee may be re=
duced to very diminitive dimensions► As a par
ing investment, better interest, and far better
security may be obtained at home or in English
Colonies, and that in undertakings that would
promote the welfare and happiness of mankind,
in place of producing " a standing menace" to
Europe of no ordinary magnitude.

the names of every applicant for share; and
every dealer therein, may be published, so
that al may clearly know who are the
pates who have yielded to temptation, and given
their sanction and adhesion to the up-English
scheme. It would be only right that the votaries
of Mammon should be separated from English
dealers.

HEALTH OF THE _DUCHESS OF GLOU-

CESTEE.

The following bulletin was issued this morning :
"Gloucester House, April 28, 9 a.m.
"Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester
is feebler to-day. In. other respects her Royal
Highness's state remains the same.
(Signed) "F. HAWKINS, M.D,
gg ROBERT FERGUSON, M.D."

The Princess Royal and the Princess Alice, attended
by the Marchioness of Ely and ford Alfred Paget, went
yesterday afternoon to inspect the Thames Tunnel.
The Duke and Duchess of Wellington return to town
to-day, from Strathfieldsaye, Hampshire.

The Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch have left Mon-
tagu House, Whitehall, for Boughton House, near Ket•
tering, Northamptonshire.
The Dake of Beaufort came to town yesterday, from
Badminton, Gloucestershire, and has since gone to New-
market for the race meeting.
The Duchess Dowager of Norfolk will return to town
to-morrow from visiting the Duke of Sutherland at
Cliefden House, near Maidenhead.
The Duke and Duchess of Somerset and Lady Ulrica
St. Maur come to town for the season in the course of
next week from Stover Lodge, near Newton Abbott,
Devon.

The Marquis of Lansdowne arrived in town yesterday
from his seat, Bowood, Wilts.
The Marquis of Lothian is daily expected in town from
Newbattle Abbey, near Dalkeith. The Marchioness
and daUghters are still in Italy.
Frances Marchioness of Londonderry left Holdernesee
House a few days since for Paris. Her ladyship wi 1
return to town in about ten days' •
The Marquis and Marchioness of Stafford are expected
in town in a few days from Lilleshall, Salop, for the

season.
The Marquees Camden has taken a mansion on
Carlton-terrace for the season, late the residence of the
Countess of Caledon. His lordship and family are
shortly expected in town for the season.
The Cenntess Granville will have an assembly on
Wednesday, the Gth proximo.
The Earl and Countess Amherst and family come to
town early in next week from Montreal, Kent.
The Earl of Eglinton has returned to town from a
fortnight's sojourn at Brighton.
The Earl and Countess of Macclesfield have arrived in
town for the season from Sherborne Castle, Oxfordshire.
The Earl and Countess Somers will leave Rome,
whore they have been staying for some time past, on the
lot of May, en route for India.
Viecountess Palmerston returned to town yesterday
afternoon, from St. Legnard's-on-Sea. Her ladyship
has issued cards for assemblies at Cambridge House on
the 2d and 9th of next month.
Viscount and Vi-countess Combermere have left town
for Brigh•ou, for a few days.
Viscount and Viscountess Newport are at present
'staying at Devonport House, Shropshire, but will return
to town about the latter end of the week.
MR. AND MRS. GERMAN REED'S ENTERTAINMENT.—
Mr. and Mrs. German Reed, two performers whose
popularity, great as it is, does not exceed their merle',
appeared yesterday evening in a new entertainment
which affords ample scope for the display of their bril-
liant and versatile talents. The rooms were crowded,
and the delight of the audience eras abundantly testified
by the warmth and frequency of their applause.
Letters from Copenhagen, of the same date, report:—
" This morning it blew a gale at east, with a heavy fall
of snow, and 24 degrees frost."
R ;ports are afloat that the East India Company are
about to grant a guaranteed rate of interest upon several
of the new railway projects lately organise'. Accord-
, in to one rumour the two companies for constructing
railways in Oude are to be amalgamated. According to
another, the Punjaub Railway will receive a guarantee,
but not upon its lull capital of 2,500,0001. All these
statements, we may remark, must be received with
caution.
The advicss from Havre report the failure of a joint-
stock banking house in that port, known as the Caiese
Ceinneerciale of Vend and Cu. The capital of the firm
was about 24,0001., but it is thought that the liabilities
will prove considerable. In some quarters losses on
the Bourse are spoken of as the cause.
FREEDOM OF THE CITY OF EDINBURGH TO DR
LIVINGSTON.—We believe the Lord Vrovost's commit-
tee has agreed to recommend to the next meeting of the
Town Council that the freedom of the City of Edit,-
burgh should be conferred on Dr. Livingston, the cele-
brated African traveller. It is understood that he will
he able to visit Edinburgh next month.—lfortlt British
Daily Mail.
PROGRESS OF TRADE.— The declared value of British
goods and manufactures exported in March i 510,456,348/.
being 1,000,0001. in excess of the exports for March,
1856. 'For the three months ending the 31st March last,
the amount is 28,827,4931., showing an excess of
3,700,000/. over the corresponding period of last year.'
EASTERN COUNTIES RAILWAY.—It appears teat as
the line and plant are now in an efficient working con-
dition, the trains aro to be accelerated. For instance,
the eight o'clock morning down train from London to
Norwich will arrive at 12.5 p.m., instead of 1.10 p.m.,
as at present, and a new train will leave Norwich for
London at 4.50 p.m. (3.20 at present). and arrive in
town at 9.35 p.m.
The Amicitia, a Du'roh galliot, from Cette for Ams-
terdam, has been forced to take shelter in the creek of
Amelador, near Vinaroz, on the coast of Valencia, hav-
ing been chased by a brigantine, supposed to be a Greek
pirate. According to the deposition of the captain of
the Amicitia and the declaration of the crew, the galliot,
which sailed from Cette on the 28th March, being off
the coast of Spain on the Bth April, perceived a brigan-
tine, carrying six guns, which chased the Amicitia, and
fired two shots at her. 0 her ships having appeared,
the brigantine sailed away, but returned again, and for
two days chased the Dutchman. The latter succeeded
in getting into the creek &Love mentioned, where the
captain jumped ashore, together with his crew.
FATAL OCCURRENCE AT THE IMPERIAL GAS WORKS
—Yesterday afternoon Mr. Willem Baker, the coroner
for East Middlesex, held an inquest at the Carpenters
Arms Tavern, Pritchard's-road, Hackney-road, Bethnal--
green, respecting the death of Henry Cobden, aged 25
years, who lost his life dt the Imperial Gas Worke,
Regent's Canal, Haggerstone, under very disastrous cir-
cumstances. A verdict of Accidental Death was re-
corded.
A CHILD SCALDED TO DEATH.-03 Sunday morning
a melancholy accident occurred, which resulted in the
death of a fine little felow, only two years old, named
Frank Ball, residing in Brandon-street, Wandsworth-
road. Ills perents at the time were erfgaged in the room
where the child warn when he climbed upon a chair near
the fire, and over-balaneed himself. He caught at the
handle of a saucepan of boiling water that was on the
fire, fell, and drew the saucepan aver him, ec.elding his
head, shoulders, and chest so severely; that when his
mother, who flew to his assistance, took off his clothes,
the skin came off with them. Medical aid was, at once
procured, but the surgeon gave no hope that his life
could be saved, and at 8 o'cldck yesterday morning he
expired, after parsing a night of intense suffering.
A Novae ENTERTAINMENT.—Madame Ilistori, in her
101 eppeatahce but ono cn the Vienna stage, astonished
her atidientet by oohing in an amusing scene, which,
though it frequently keens in Italy, is seldom if ever
witnessed north of the Alps. The little comedy was en-
titltd " Cio else piace alla prima attrice" (that which is
most agreeable to the .principal actress). In this piece a
lively aud,witty conVereation was carried on by Madame,
Aistori fforn the stage with different friends scattered
through the pit, *he in their turn conversed with other
friends placed in the boast, who again addressed the
actress on tne stage. Madame Elston talked easily,
dediaimed from the " Maid of Orleans," told anecdotes
of her yetith and her early artistical career, and after
hale eti hdtit df the most complete and natural acting,
and the brightest and meat brilliant conversations,
closed the piece by saying that the power cf keeping the
attention of the public chained so long was " the piace
ails primit attrice.
M. be LESSEN AND THE SUEZ CANAL.—At a dinner,
heldion g4th April insto'at tioldemith's Hall, and at which
*eft preterit Mt. Gladstone, the Bishop of London,
General Williams, bit Uodetick Murchison, the Right
Hon. W. E. Gladstone, Mr. Binge, and M. de Lesseps
(the projector and concessionnaire Of the Suez Canal)
the hertith of the latter gentleman was propoeed in .an
eloquent speech by Mr. Gladstone, coupling the name
of M. de Lesseis with that of the. Suez Canal, an under-
taking with which every Englishman must sympa-
thise. In reply, M. de Lesseps expressed his gratifi-
cation at the flattering reception he had met with from
so distinguished an assembly, and which he attributed
rather to his position as promoter of the Suez Canal
than to his own personal merits. He then summed up
in concise terms the present situation of the enter-
prise, Which had passed through the period of doubt
as to the material possibility of its execution. This
part of the question had been completely set at rest by
the report of the International Scientific Commission
and that of the Academy of Sciences of Fraace, lately
presented by M. Charles Dupin. As regarded its finan-
cial success, he had received numerous and solid proofs..
from all sides that they should not experience any want
of confidence on the part of capitalists. The project
had aroused the sympatLies of all nations, and, as far as
he bad hitherto experienced; be could safely say the
British people had not shown less interest than any
other. The voice of the press, and other manifestations,
public and private, bad shown him that the canalisation
of the isthmus of Suez would find in. Great Britain the
most effielent support, as she became eoneinced that by
thus shortening the, route to the Indies, her power and
'prosperity would be increased in the ratio of her supe-
riority over all other nations in shipping, industry, and
capital.

LATESf

BERNE, Arra', 27.

The cantonal Government of Neuchatel has
sent a deputation to the Federal Government at
Berne, declaring the acceptability of the proposi-
tions made by the other Powers.
Dr. Kern has left Zurich for Paris.

- PALERMO, APRIL' 20.
A Royal Decree has commuted the punishment
of four persons condemned to death for political
causes, into 18 years' imprisonment in irons.
Other acts of grace have been accorded on the
same authority.

BERLIN, APRIL 27.

Several important paragraphs, modifying the
taxes on manufactures decreed in 1820, with other
reductions, have been agreed to by the Chambers
and adopted by the Government.

FRANCE. -
PARIS, MONDAY EVENING.

Their Majesties yesterday received several
foreigners of distinction, presented by the Russian
ambassador, and by the Saxon, Dutch, and Swiss
Ministers.

The Gland Duke Constantine arrived at Mar-
seilles on MondAy from Toulon. He willleave on
Wednesday next. His reception was enthusiastic.
There is to be a grand review, a dinner at the Hotel
de Vile a spectacle, and a public holiday.
Dr. kern has not yet returned hither, but he is
expected shortly. The reply of Prussia will also
arrive very soon, and it is Loped that the affair will
come to a satisfactory conclusion. It will not create
surprise if matters should be arranged within a
week.

The Moniteur contains decreespromoting General
de Solliers to the rank of grand officer in the
Legion of Honour ; raising four others to the rank
of officers ; and making 12 nominations to that of
knight among persons of various ranks in the
army. The military medal has been also conferred
on 19 non-commissioned officers and privates.

A Paris correspondent of the Nora of Brusseli
says :—" A letter from Turin informs me that the
Sardinian Government has just sent to the French
Minister of War 1,200 medals for distribution
among the troops who fought in the Crimea. The
medal, which is in silver, bears the effigy of King
Victor Emmanuel, and on the reverse the names
of the principal battles of the Crimea, and also the
name of the soldier who is to receive it. The
English army is to receive 400 of these medals."
BOURSE, April 27.—The following were the last
quotations :

fr. c.

Cash.
44 poi' Cents
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End of Month.
—fr. —o.
69 20

3per Cents 69 20
Bank Shares 4,375
Credit Mobilier 1,340 Roman
Do. Account 1,335 Austrian
Belgian 4.

Piean3ontese (5) — Home Debt

RAILWAYS-FOR CASH.

fr. c. fr e.
Orleans 1,4P0 Western 785
Northern
Lyons 1,563 New Ditto
Mediterranean 2,130 Grand Central 7
Geneva
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