The Sun.
London, England, 1861-06-21 00:00:00

TEE SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 21, 1861

And, so thinking, Mr. ARNOLD sentenced this com-
panion of a noble lord, this associate of members of
Parliament, this soi disant " gentleman of large
fortune"—who, for all these reasons, ought cer-
tainly to have known better than to have acted, as
he was proved to have acted. at Cremorne Gardens
—Mr. ARNOLD sentenced this influential personage,
whoever he may be, to ten days' imprisonment.
At Cremorne Gardens, at the time of the out-
rage complained of, Mr. KING HARMER—( we will
suppose him to be a veritable Mr. KING HARMER)
—Mr. KING HARMER called his comrades—the
Swells who were there with him (Nobs, shall we
say, Mr. Punch, or Snobs ?)—to the rescue ! As it
happened at the time, and for one brief, delightful
interval, he did so effectually ! Again, at the Police-
court down at Westminster (the convenientest of all
possible localities for one who happens to be blessed
with such " troops of friends" as this highly-
influential personage, called for the nonce Mr.
KING HARMER)—at the Westminster Police-
court, Mr. KING HARMER again calls some
one to the rescue—this time, however, it is no other
than a right hon. Cabinet Minister, one of Her
MAJESTY'S Secretaries of State, Sir GEORGE LEWIS
himself, armed with that summum bonum, in the
shape of a rescue, the Royal Prerogative. Scarcely
has the magistrate pronounced sentence upon this
public offender, who is also, pray remember that, '° a
gentleman of fortune," who has a noble lord at his
elbow and half-a-dozen live Members of Parliament
dangling at his heels even within the purlieus of a
metropolitan police-office—scarcely has the magis2
trate pronounced sentence (a sentence, we must take
leave to say that, in our thinking, he richly deserved)
when—by a stroke of the pen in the hand of Sir
GEORGE LEWlS—that sentence is wantonly obli-
terated, and a most uncalled for and unprovoked
indignity done to a high-minded and public-spirited
magistrate !

The question last evening put to Sir GEORGE
LEWIS in regard to the very flagrant case
here referred to, was simply as to " whether it was
true that Mr. KING HARMER was on the 12th of
June committed to the House of Correction for 10
days, but was liberated by a warrant from the
Home-office before the expiration of his sentence,
and contrary to the advice and opinion of the com-
mitin g magistrate ; and, if so, whether the Secretary
of State for the Home Department had any objection
to state to the house the grounds on which he recom-
mended her MAJESTY to exercise her prerogative of
pardon." Than the answer vouchsafed to this
very reasonable inquiry of Mr. LAWSON'S by the
right hon. baronet to whom it had been addressed,
we do not hesitate to say, nothing could very well
have been in every way more entirely unsatis-
factory. Setting aside as of no value whatever the
rigmarole by which the explanation (!) of the Home
Secretary was prefaced, that answer of Sir GEORGE
LEWIS'S resolves merely into the one closing sen-
tence, that " It appeared to him (Sir G. LEwis)
that after Mr. HARMER had undergnne two
days' imprisonment the justice of the case
was sufficiently met, and he therefore di-
rected him to be liberated." Whereupon (" Heaw !
heaw !") cried some of the M.P.'s who were listen-
ing to Sir G. C. LEWIS last evening. [We don't
forget, of course, that certain members were not
ashamed to figure in the reputable train of " the
gentleman—of fortune" called Mr. KING HARMER
when he " shewed" before Mr. ARNOLD in the
Westminster Police Court.] And so the matter
ends. Satisfactorily ? Or—(let us think)—does
it end there? is it likely to end there We
can hardly imagine so. We cannot willingly
come to the conclusion that our London
magistrates can be thus allowed by the highest
authority in the land to have their deliberate judg-
ments curtly, and therefore offensively and igno-
miniously, set aside by the stroke of a pen in the
hand of one who, if he is (as he evidently is) a
kindly friend, is certainly also a singularly indis-
creet Adviser and Administrator.

LA'l E T NEW S.

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VIENNA, JUNE 21

The Empress will leave to-morrow for Corfu.
Her Majesty's health is becoming more impaired.

PESTH, JUNE 20.
The discussion on the address terminated to-day
in the Upper House.
The address was unanimously agreed to.

TURIN, JUNE 20.

Garibaldi's Bill on the national armament*, with
some modification which have been approved by
the Ministry was discussed to-day in the Chamber
of Deputies.

Signor Petrucelli opposed the bill. He protested
against any continuation of the occupation of Rome
by the French, as being opposed to the principle of
non-intervention. He considered this occupation
as an outrage committed against Italy.
This speech produced great agitation in the
Assembly, and Signor Petrucelli was called to order
by the President.
The general discussion on the bill then termi-
nated.

The different clauses will be discussed to-morrow.
JUNE 21.

The Opinione of today says We believe that
the reply of the Italian Government to the note o
France relative to the recognition of the kingdom
of Italy will be despatched to Paris in the course of
to-day."

PARIS, JUNE 21.

The Paris papers publish a telegram, dated
Rome, June 18, stating that a despatch had been
received at the Vatican from Paris, announcing the
recognition of the kingdom of Italy de facto with
the reservation of all rights.
The same telegram asserts that the French de-
spatch also expresses regret at the non-fulfilment
of the treaties of Zurich, and promises an indefi-
nite duration of the occupation of Rome by the
French troops. It is added that in consequence of
this despateh the Papal Government appeared more
reassured.

TURIN, JUNE 20, 2 P.M.

The Chamber of Deputies, in its sitting to-day,
adopted the Bill for the Consolidation of the differ-
ent Public Debts of Italy, by 229 against 9 votes.
On Sunday next the King will receive Prince
Piombino, who was exiled from Rome for having
refused to withdraw his signature from the petition
for the withdrawal of the French troops.

EVENING.

The Opinitme of to-day announces that the note
of the French Government upon the recognition of
the Kingdom of Italy arrived yesterday at Turin,
and that it will be published when the reply of
the Italian Government shall have reached the
Emperor.

ROME, JUNE 18 (via MARsEILLEs).
The Theatre has been closed in consequence of a
violent national manifestation.

JUNE 19.
The Pope is again ill. On the 30th inst. he wil
go to Castelgondolfo.

It is said that the Pontifical Treasury now con-
tains 13,000,000 f. in money.
Francis 11. has proposed to the French Govern-
ment the sale of the Farnese, Farnesina, and Capra-
vola Palaces. This alienation has been sanctioned
by a Pontifical rescript.

WARSAW, JUNE 20.

The Imperial decree relative to the organisation
of the Council of State for Poland has been pub-
lished.

The new Council is to be composed of the mem-
bers of the Council of Administration, of members
appointed by the Emperor, the members of the
superior clergy, the Governors of the provinces, and
the President of the Agricultural Association.

Its functions are to examine and give a deliberate
vote on new laws, on the Budget for the year, and
on all charges brought against public function-

aries.

The sittings of the Council will be secret, and its
resolutions are not to be published before having
been approved by the Emperor.

EVENING.
The Imperial decrees for regulating the election
of members to the Provincial District and Munici-
pal Councils have been published.
The electoral laws contained therein are conceived
in a liberal spirit.

The eligibility of members is in no way affected
by their religion or profession.
The electoral franchise is very comprehensive.
No person under 25 years of age can be an
elector.

The judge of the District will be the President
of each District Council, and the Burgomaster that
of each Municipal Council.

rAms, 'TINE 2O
The French Government is awaiting the answer
of the Cabinet of Turin, in order to give an official
form to the recognition of the Kingdom of Italy.

All that is said about new territorial concessions
demanded by France as compensation for the recog-
nition is radically false.
The question of the cession of Sardinia has noto-
riously never been raised.

visited the various establishments, and declared
that the Christian population might count upon
him with the greatest reliance. He has acted ad-
mirably everywhere, and the Christians feel that
they have him a devoted protector. He has con-
tinued the distribution of help to the needy.
" All our troops left Syria at the period fixed for
their departure; but in consequence of the pre-
sence of our squadron the command of the port of
Beyrout is still in the hands of Captain Maurin, of
the navy."
La Patrie also has the following :

" The steam corvette Forbin, having on board
General Montauban, cast anchor at Singapore on
the 7th May, coming from Shanghae."

AMERICA.

LIVERPOOL, THURSDAY NIGHT,

The Liverpool, New York, and Philadelphia
Company's steamer Edinburgh, from New York on
the Bth inst., with three days' later news, arrived
at Queenstown to-night at 10.30.

NEW YORK, JUNE 8 (PER EDINBURGH,
via QUEENSTOWN.)
The Confederate troops are reported to be ad-
vancing on Cairo.

The Secession prisoners captured at Alexandria
have been released.

The officers of the United States' frigate Susque
hannah resigned their commissions on arrival at
Boston.

The Board of Underwriters have advanced their
war risks on American ships to 6 per cent.
England's policy in the present crisis is the
general topic of discussion in all circles.

The impression prevails that Southern privateerh
will be able to sell their prizes in English ports,
This causes a highly hostile feeling towards England
in the Northern States.

The Evening Post states that the Confederate
Government will send an agent to Brazil to try to
form an alliance.

COM7IIERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
NEW YORK, JUNE 7, EVENING

Money abundant. Exchange on London, bankers'
bills, 1051 to 106. The stock market is depressed.
New York Central, 71-Z ; Erie, 211 ; Illinois, 63.
Cotton in good demand. Sales to-day, 3,000 bales.
Middling upland, 14c. to 141 c. Flour dull. Wheat
heavy. Provisions steady. Coffee slightly firmer.
For sugar there is good inquiry. Molasses are
firm and advancing.

NEW ORLEANS, JUNE 7,

Cotton irregular. Sales of the week, 2,800 bales ;
receipts of the week, 1,200 bales ; receipts below
last year, 3,000 bales.

A SILLY _HOAX.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SIR,-1-laving observed with much surprise a
paragraph in The Sun of this day headed " Ame-
nities of Literature," which purports to be a copy
of a letter I have addressed to Mr. Hepworth Dixon,
the editor of the Atheneum, and his reply thereto ;
it seems hardly necessary to state that an unwar-
rantable liberty has been taken with my name, and
that no such letter was written by me. I conclude
that an equally unfair use has been made of the
name of Mr. Hepworth Dixon, as I have received
no communication of any sort from him.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
R. CHOLMONDELEY PENNELL.
Conservative Club, June 20.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SlR,—Your readers must have been amused by

the correspondence which appears in your impres-
sion of this morning, under the pleasant heading
" Amenities of Literature.". Poets have so entirely
forgotten the uses of the horsewhip in their rides
up the steep road of Parnassus, and editors, in Eng-
land at least, have so long enjoyed a freedom of dis-
cussion only limited by the good sense and good
taste of the public for whom they write, that the
threat of actually horsewhipping a live editor has
a certain piquancy and surprise, like the re-
vival of a fine old joke that amused
one in one's youth. The offence and the
menace are, however, in this particular case,
quite imaginary. Ido not know Mr. H. Chol-
mondeley Pennell, and my pretended correspond-
ence with him is as visionary as the famous Mr. Toots's
confidential correspondence with the Duke of Wel-
lington. I have never seen Mr. Pennell—never
received any letter from him—never written to him
—never, to my knowledge, read a line of his writ-
ing in my life. You have been imposed upon by a
fabricator. The letter purporting to be addressed
to you by me, dated from this office, and bearing ray
signature, is a forgery; and I trust that before
many hours are past the offender will be in the
hands of the police.

Yours, very faithfully,
W. HEPWORTH DIXON.
Athenceunt-office, Thursday, 12 o'clock.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SIR,—As the use of my name and the intimation
of my intentions by Mr. Cholmondeley Pennell, in
his correspondence with Mr. Hepworth Dixon,
may lead many to suppose that his letter was written
with my privity, I feel myself justified in asking
for the indulgence of your columns in order to state
that I am quite unknown to Mr. Cholmondeley
Pennell save, as it would seem, by repute, and that
all the " attentions " which Mr. Hepworth Dixon
need fear from me have been already bestowed. I

should never think of using a horsewhip until I was
threatened with one; then I should certainly neither
" write to The Sun" nor " send for the police."
I am, Sir, your obedient servant,
ALFRED AUSTIN.
2, Tanfield court, Temple, June 20.