The Sun.
London, England, 1859-06-29 00:00:00

SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE

actually reAuced in amount, according to agree-'
1..,he second place that no new
mtae:tWasanima in
posv.:d by way of an additional incubus
upon the already overburthened population. Look-
ing
to the Col( mies again—of course we remember
how many of the m were in mutiny against the mother-
country! We i •ecollect, moreover, that nothing of
any kind whatever was adventured upon by the
right hon. baronet the member for Herts with a
view to their increase or improvement. Nobody
ever heard of a new rival contract with Australia.
Nobody has ever heard a whisper of any such name
as British Columbia, The supposed exchange of
. Albreda and,Portendic is—be sure of that—a thing

altogether supposititio,zs• As for Hindostan
now that Lord STANi%EY has for so many
months had the regulation of its affairs
—why the popular delusions in regard to
Hindostan thus situated, are they not really some-
thing pitiable ? Is it not quite lamentable to re-
flect that any half-dozen men t9f sense in England
can suppose for five minutes consecutively that the
Insurrection in Bengal has been in any way really
conquered, or that the Crown has yet been inducted
into power in lieu of the Comp:any ? No—the
history of the last year and a-half goes clearly and
unmistakeably to prove this—that Lord DERBY'S
Government did Nothing, did not for that matter
even affect to do Anything. It was nothing better
than a ridiculous dream that they introduced a bill
for the regulation and reorganisation of the popular
representation. The Nation, the House of Commons,
have at length awoke to the real state of the case.
They recognise that there is but one possibie
Administration, and that Viscount PALMERSTON
is its Chieftain. There is no longer at the same
time but one Heaven-born Minister—there are fully
a dozen, if not sixteen ! And foremost among these
new Heaven-born Ministers are those dear, charm-
ing, old Whigs who have magnanimously consented
to save their country—for a consideration. They
will rub elbows with the member for Ashton-under-
Lyne—they will sit cheek by jowl (if he will but
only let them) at the same Cabinet Council Board
with the member for the Radical borough of
Rochdale—they will swallow their jealousy of
those smart young men formerly known as
" PEEL'S Boys," including among them Mr. CARD-
WELL, and Mr. HERBERT, and Mr. GLADSTONE—
they will do anything, sit anywhere, act anyhow, if
they can only be let in again to have the run of
half a dozen of the Government offices in Downing-
street, those omnivirous Whigs, official cormorants
like Sir CHARLES WOOD, Sir GEORGE GREY, Sir
CORNEWALL LEWIS, my Lord JOHN RUSSELL, and
all their minor associates, individuals like the
Right Hon. LOWE and the Right Hon. WILSON,
having an insatiable appetite for place, patronage,
and all kinds of political and party perquisites.
This new omnium gath,erum Coalition Government
however, has the obvious advantage of being a
Company formed on the limited liability principle.
Its inauguration, we should bear in mind, likewise
marks that period which will be designated in the
annals of the development of the political arts in
England as the -era of the Whig Renaissance.

VOCAL ASSOCIATION.—The last subscription con-
cert of the Vocal Association will be given to-night at St.
James's Hall. Mlle. Artot, the young French singer,
whose peculiar style has attracted so much attention, will
be among the vocalists, whose number will also include
Mdme. jJemmens Sherrington, Mdme. Enderssohn, and
Miss Stabbach. Herr Joachim and M. Mortier de Fontaine.
will be among the instrumentalists, it being the latter gen-
tleman's first appearance in England. He is announced to
play a scherzo, by Mendelssohn, and a fugue, by J. S.
Bach, on the pianoforte, which will give the audience a
good opportimity of judging of his powers. Twelve ladies
of the Vocal Association will sing a part-song of Benedict's,
and the whole association will sing several glees and part-
songs. From the style in which these concerts are con-
ducted, and the attractions of the programme, we have no
doubt the last of the season will not be the least successful.
THE ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.—We
observe with much satisfaction that an effort is now being
aade by the formation of a hew company to continue to the
public the lectures and exhibitions of this eminently useful
institution. As the valuable lease and properties of the old
company are quoted at every low price, there is no reasonable
doubt the concern will prove a good investment in a com-
mercial point of view. Its importance as a moral and
seientific school, happily blending amusement with instruc-
tion, cannot be overstated. The closing of the Polytechnic
would be a great public loss.
A MUNIFICENT GIE.T.—F. R. Magenis, Esq., a
yachtsman, has presented the munificent sum of £lOO to
the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Two or three
years ago Mr. Magenis liberally assisted the society in
stationing on a dangerous point of the coast a lifeboat,
which has been instrumental, during some fearful storms,
in rescuing 16 persons from an inevitable death by ship-

wreck. -
POSTAGE STAMPS.—In order to discourage the
sending of coin by post, instructions were issued on Mon-
day that the officials at the chief district and branch offices
were to purchase postage stamps from the public, joined
together in strips, or two adhering, providing they are not
soiled or disfigured. The following is the scale :--41 worth,
19s. 41d. ; 10s.' 9s. Bd. ; 55., 4s. 10d, ; 2s. 6d., 2s. sd. ; ls.,
111 d. ; and for 6d., 51d. will be given.
PRICE OF GOLD.—The quotation of gold at Paris
is about at par, and the short exchangeon. London is 25.121
per £1 sterling. On comparing these rates with the Eng-
lish Mint price Of £3 17s. 101 d. per ounce for standard gold,
it appears that gold is about 2-10ths per cent. dearer in
Paris than in London. By advices from Hamburg the
price of gold is 4191 per mark, and the short exchange on
London is 13.1/ per £1 sterling. Standard gold at the
English Mint price is therefore about 2 10ths per cent.
dearer in Hamburg than in London. The course of ex-
change at New York on London for bills at 60 days' sight
is about 110 per cent., which, when compared with the
Mint par between the two countries, shows that the ex-
change is in favour of England ; and, afros making
allowance for charges of transport and difference of inte-
rest, the present rate leaves a small profit on the importa-
tion of gold from the United States.
PILOTAGE.—Ati abstract of returns relating to
pilots and pilotage in the united kingdom for the year 1858
was yesterday printed for the information of Parliament.
The balance-sheet of the Trinity-house shows a total re-
ceipt of £9,944, and an expenditure of £9,141; making,
with a deficiency per account for 1857 of £1,030, a general
total of £19,171, and thus leaving an access of expenditure
to be provided for in the next account of £226. The total
sum received for the pilotage of vessels in and out of the
port of London last year amounted to £77,617 inwards, ar
£43,018 outwards.
VALUE OF LAND IN WALES.—A sale of copyhold
estates, under an order from the Court of Chancery, was
held by Mr. Marsh, of London, at the Cardiff Arms, Car-
diff, on Saturday last, when, after a spirited competition,
the result of the sale was as follows :—Lot I, comprising
about 36 acres, and producing £35 per annum, realisgd
£1,700, or nearly 50 years' purchase. Lot 2, eight acres,
let at £8 10s. per annum, R 350, or about 40 years' purchase.
Lot 3, producing £1 10s£ per annum, £llO, or about 73
years' purchase.
EMIGRATION.—The number of emigrants who
sailed from the United Kingdom during the 44 years from
1815 to 1858 inclusive amounted to 42797,166, of whom
1,180,046 sailed to`the North American colonies, 2,890,403
to the United States, 652,910 to the Australian colonies and
New Zealand, and 73,807 to all other places. The average
annual emigration from the -United Kingdom from 1815 to
1858 amounted to 109,026, and for the ten years ending
1858 to 261,865.
TWO-SEAMEN SUFFOCATED.—On Monday morn-
ing a most distressing occurrence took place on board the
barque Malcolm, Capt. Thomas Natt, of Newcastle, lying
moored in one of the tiers of Cookson's Quay, in Shields
harbour, by which two of the crew have lost their lives.
The barque Malcolm arrived in the Tyna,from Rochester
on Thursday, and the vessel being infested with vermin it
was deemed advisable to " stove it." Consequently, on
Saturday night two charcoal fires were lighted and placed
in the hold of the barque, strict orders at the same time
being'given by the captain that the crew were to sleep in
the house on deck. From some reason or other, however,
it appeared that on Sunday night four of the crew, named
James Laing, James Prophet, Henry Jonesand , William
Wright, went from the house on deck, aft, and taking with
them a crowbar, wrenched the forecastle hatch off and went
below to sleep. This morning, about six o'clock, when the
mate called the men up, no answer was given, and some
person went below, when a most distressing spectacle was
presented to view. Two of the men, Laing and Prophet,
were lying dead, and the other two appeared to be in a
dying condition. Medical assistance was immediately
sought, and Dr. Coward was speedily in attendance, and
applied the utual remedies to Jones and Wright, but they
still remain in a very precarious condition. The bodies of
Laing and Prophet have been removed by the river police
to the union workhouse. Laing was 17 years of age, and
a native pf Dundee ; Prophet was 18 years of age, and was
a native of Montrose. Jones, who still survives, is 21 years
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Strelitz, Oldenburg., • Luxemburg, and Brunswick, will be
reduced to 6d. per half-ounce letter, provided such postage
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letter, as at present. 'Registered Letters. —On and from
the same date the registration fee upon registered letters
addressed to any of the abovementioned countries will bo
reduced from 9d. to 6d. each. No alteration will take place
in the rate of postage chargeable upon letters addressed to
Hanover, Baden Mecklenburg-Schwerin, or the countries
which are included in the postal district of the Principality
of Tour and Ts-xis, viz., Frankfort-on-the-Maine, Grand
Holimikaarn, and Schwartzburg. By
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tary,--Qeueral Post-offwep Juue 27.

HERR KUHE AND MADAME BA&
SANO'S CONCERT.

The annual morning concert, given by these two accom-
plished artistes, is one of the musical treats of the season.
On this occasion it was given in St. James's Hall, and took
place on Monday last. Madame Bassano sang two or three
songs with her usual ability. She has a good contralto
voice, and sings carefully. Madame Lemmens Sherring
ton distinguished herself by her fine clear voice and correct
singing. She undertook several arduous tasks, and
acquitted herself creditably. Mr. Sims Reeves and Herr
Reichardt both took part in the morning's performances.
Mr. Sims Reeves sang Hatton's "Excelsior," and a new
ballad, by Ganz ; and Herr Reichardt gave a romance from
"Linda di Chamouni," and a German Lied of his own com-
position. M. Jules Lefort was the chief bass singer, and
sang with spirit and success. The intrumentalists were
very eminent. Herr Kuhe played a brilliant fantasia
on the piano-forte, arranged by himself on airs
from Martha. He also took part in a duet
with Signor Piatti, which was warmly applauded.
A solo on the violoncello, by Signor Piatti, also gratified
the audience. Herr Engel, whose performances on the
harmonium are so well known, played a fantasia from
" Don Pasquale" with wonderful skill. Herr Joachim,
who is considered by,many the first violinist of the day,
was, of course, attentively listened to and cordially received.
The Brousil family performed a fantasia of Ernst's on
violins and the violoncello, accompanied by the elder sister
on the piano. It is to be hoped that premature develop-
ment will not interfere with the remarkable ability these
children certainly display. Where real talent undoubtedly
exists, it is to be regretted that the promise of later years
is sacrificed to juvenile precocity. There were several other
performers in the programme. The hall was crowded, and
the audience appeared to be highly gratified by the even-
ng's entertainment.

LATEST NEWS.

THE WAR IN ITALY.

THE BATTLE OF SOLFERINO.

The following telegrams have been received at

Mr. Reutcr's office :

TURIN, JUNE 28.

The Piedinontese Gazette publishes the report of
the battle of Solferino, written on 'the same even-

ing :

"During the night from the 19th to the 20th
inst. the Austrians evacuated the right bank of the
Mincio. On the 24th the Emperor ordered the
army of the King of Sardinia to occupy Pozzolengo,
and to invest Peschiera; whilst the French army
occupied Solferino and Cavriano. The King
ordered the first and fifth divisions to despatch
detachments to the places mentioned, and the third
division also to send a detachment towards Peschiera.
" The Austrians, during the night from the 23d
to the 24th, advanced towards the right bank of
the Mincio. Reports of deserters are unanimous
in stating that 40,000 men were collected at Pozzo-

[en go.

"Marshal Baraguay d'Hilliers met with unex•
petted difficulties at Solferino, and the Piedmon.
tese reconnaisance also encountered great forces of
the enemy. Whilst Baraguay d'Hilliers performed
prodigies of valour at Solferino, the masses of the
enemy continued to advance.
" At Castiglione, the Emperor, perceiving that
he was now contending with the entire army of the
enemy, deployed the corps of Generals Niel and
M'Mahon in the plain, and ordered Canrobert to
rejoin with the Imperial Guard the reserve on the
heights.
" The King had been requested to direct all the
forces possible against Solferino, and he accordingly
ordered Generals Fanti and Durando to convey
succours to the French Generals. Fanti had
already commanded the movement to be made,
when news arrived that the reconnaisances of the
3d and sth divisions were in danger of being cut
off at Desenzano by a superior force of the enemy.
" The King recalled Fanti, and ordered the
brigade Aosta to return promptly to San Martino.
However, Baraguay d'Hilliers won Solferino, and
marched against Cavriana.
" The King having been informed that, notwith-
standing the 3d and sth divisions were engaged, it
was difficult to carry the heights of San Martino,
ordered a general attack of those divisions with the
brigade Aosta, the Ist division under General
Della Marmora, and the brigade de Piedmont.
"In spite of a violent tempest, General Della
Marmora directed his course by Pozzolengo, and
descended upon San Martino, but was attacked
from the side of Pozzolengo.
"The 4th regiment, moving to the left, repulsed
the enemy, causing great losses with our artillery.
" In spite of General Durando's delay, occasioned
by the tempest, and by the ignorance of the guides,
the 3d and sth divisions and the brigade Aosta
dislodged the enemy from his formidable potitions,
and a brilliant victory ended a contest of 15 heirs,
sustained with heroic constancy.
" The order of the army was admirable.
" Here follow details as to the loss of the Pied-
montese, according to which 1,000 were killed and
about the same number wounded.
" Tho heights having been occupied, the French
forced the enemy to retire to Goito, thus beating
along their whole line.
" According to positive information, it results
that 25,000 Sardinians held their ground against
50,000 Austrians who were united and engaged
with all the advantage of position."

PARIS, JUNE 29.
The Moniteur of this day contains the following

Clear= :

CAVRIANA, JUNE 28, 2.30 P.M

Our troops have passed the Mincio without any
resistance, the enemy having withdrawn beyond

he river.

The Moniteur also contains details of the battle
at Solferino, which are but reports of the different
attacks of the corps d'artnee. The Moniteur does
not state the number of killed and wounded on

either side.
The Austrians by their first retreat over the
Mincio had desired to /inspire us with adven-
turous confidence, so that we should deploy our

lines to a great extent, and enable them to attack
our columns thus distant from each other. But
the Emperor without departing from that exalted
prudence which regulates his courage, the further
thee army advanced the more the columns
strengthened themselves by concentration. Sol-
ferino is one of those battles, which, if they do not
end a war, at least allow the solution to be foreseen.
The Emperor of Austria commanded in person,
and has thus been able to see of what a nation he
has made himself the enemy.

PARIS, JUNE 28

Besides General Auger, Generals Forey, Ladmi-
rault, and Dieu were wounded at the battle of Sol-
ferino, but happily their wounds are unimportant.
On Sunday next the Te Detail will be sung in
all the churches of France in celebration of the
victory of Solferino: The Empress and all the
great bodies of the State will attend the service in
Notre Dame.

VIENNA, JUNE 28,

- The report is current that the Emperor of Aus-
tria will shOrtly have an interview with the Prince
Regent of Prussia.
Two decrees favourable to Protestants and Jews
are expected.

TURIN, JAN. 28,

The official bulletin published 'N-dav contains
details of the operations of our troops in the last
battles fought. The best troops and the most skil-
ful Generals of Austria had been sent against the
Piedmontese. The principal combat in which the
Piedmontese were engaged, was fought at San
Martino, where they performed prodigies of valour,
and took formidable positions defended by superior
forces, but a fearful tempest prevented the soldiers
from remaining in those positions. The French
with valour and noble impetuosity won the heights
of Solferino, and forced the enemy to withdraw
towards Gaeto. Our troops also drove the enemy
from San Martino, leaving five pieces of cannon in
our hands, and the Austrians having withdrawn to
the bridges recrossed the Mincio. The victorious
results compensated for our serious loss.

The Debats remarks as follows on the late en-
gagement in Italy :
" The Austrian bulletin of this memorable day
from Verona does not dispute the victory; on the
contrary, it avows the defeat completely ; it con-
fesses to considerable losses ; to the impossibility of
regaining positions ; to a decisive movement on the
part of the French on Volta, and to the necessity
for retreat. This is as much as could be expected
from the veracity of an adversary who moreover
appears to have shown great energy, and whose
admissions are in accord with the statements in the