The Sun.
London, England, 1859-02-19 00:00:00

WALLACHIA.

A letter from Bucharest, of the 9th, in the
Debats, gives a detailed account of the circum-
stances which led to the late election of Colonel
Couza in the province of Wallachia :—" At the
moment the election was approaching:there were four
parties in the Assembly—the partisans of Stirbey,
those of his brothor Bibesco, those of Ghika, and
the national party. Between the two brothers an
agreement had been come to, that whoever had
fewest supporters should yield, and join his forces to
the other's. At a preliminary meeting which the
Ghika party held, it was decided that they should
join the national party, and that at the opening of the
A ssemblyfor the election of Hospodar a protest should
be presented by 36 members against the numerous
illegalities of the general elections, with a declaration
that the whole of the persons protesting were de-
termined to withdraw, unless the Assembly broke
the elections complained of. In the morning of the
meeting of the Chamber the whole population pro-
ceeded towards the large building where the
Assembly was to meet. The doors and space round
the building-were guarded by military, who at first
prevented any one from passing who had not a
ticket. After a time, however, the crowd became
impatient and forced an entrance, and the court and
avenues of the Chamber immediately became filled.
The depities, headed by the Caimacans, who were
assailed by loud murmurs from the crowd, having
taken their places, the bishop, who presided, an-
nounced the opening of the Assembly. Demetri
Ghika then commenced the Parliamentary combat
by proposing that the deputies who could not
legally take part in the deliberations should be ex-
cluded. A very warm discussion ensued, and
several deputies, among others the ex-Caimacan
Alexander Ghika and Rodolphe Golesco, admitted

he illegalities which had been committed in their
elections, and resigned. Before the end of the
sitting it was resolved that three categories of de-
puties should be excluded—those elected by accla-
mation, those by a relative instead of by an abso-
lute majority, and those chosen by electors whose
names had been inscribed by the Caimacans on the
electoral lists after they had been closed by the
tribunal. On the following day, astonishment was
caused by seeing the place of meeting of the As-
sembly surrounded by troops. Reports had been,
it is true, current on the previous evening of an
intended coup d'etat ; that with the support of
bayonets the Chamber was to be constituted,
Bibesco proclaimed, and, in case of need, the oppo-
sitionists arrested. It was known that warrants
for arrest had been issued against the deputies
Rosetti and Bratiano, but that the police had re-
fused to execute them, urging in excuse for non-
compliance the inviolability of the representatives
of the people. In the interior of the Chamber, the
aspect of things had changed, and attempts were
made to dispute the concessions made on the pre-
vious day. The immediate dismissal of the troops
was called for—a demand which was energetically
but peaceably supported by the people—and after
a discussion of some hours, the armed force was
ordered to withdraw. This occupied the greater
part of the day, which terminated by the exclusion
of ten deputies, based on the conventions of the
..previous days. Two days had thus passed away,
and the Chamber had not yet been constituted. In
the evening two meetings were held, one com-
posed of persons of all shades of opinion belonging
to the national party, and the other of the most
violent members, among whom were the two bro-
thers Bibesco, and Stirbey. The greatest secresy
was observed as to the proceedings. Every one
expected something decisive for the following day,
and the whole population was on the qui vine at
an early hour. A dense crowd assembled round
the building in which the Assembly sat, the doors
of which were only opened to those provided with
tickets. Troops were under arms, but were kept
concealed from the public, and every measure was
adopted to prevent any aggression. Immediately
after the opening of the Assembly, Deputy Boyeresco
approached the President, and respectfully requested
him to retire with the members of the Chamber into
a salle adjoining, to receive a private communica-
tion. This request was, after some little hesitation,
agreed to. When assembled in the other room and
the doors closed, Boyeresco, in an eloquent speech,
pointed out the serious situation of the country,
and besought all those who loved their country
to remain faithful to' the idea of the union. He
conjured them all to set aside every other
feeling, and to unite with their brethren in Mol-
davia in proclaiming Alexander Couza. The
effect of this speech was magical. The whole
party returned at once to the hall of sitting,
and Nicholas Golesco, rushing to the tribune,
renounced his candidateship. He was followed by
Demetri Ghika, Jean Cantacuzene, and others, who
all solemnly swore to vote for Couza, and a general
cry was raised of ' Long live Couza !' Some per-
sons went out and announced what had taken place
to the people, who loudly repeated the same cry.
The deputies then returned into the other chamber,
and after some preliminary observations, which
made known to the diplomatic body what had taken
place, the chamber declared its sitting permanent
until the definitive election of the prince, and im-
mediately formed its bureaux. By seven o'clock in
the evening Alexander Couza had been elected
unanimously Prince of Wallachia."

Accounts from Hanover of the 15th state that
the Second Chamber has rejected by a majority of
52 votes the proposal of the united committee of
the two chambers to increase the duties on manu-
factures, and to impose a personal tax on landed
proprietors.

The Madrid Gazette of the 14th contains
more addresses to the Queen from Cuba, pro-
testing in energetic terms against the idea of
selling the island to the Americans; one of these
addresses contains as many as 5,500 signatures.
The Government not having been able to obtain
contain contracts for the projected works at Puerta
del Sol, and not having thought fit to accept an
offer to execute them for a given sum made by a
capitalist, had resolved to apply to the Cortes for a
credit to undertake them itself.

The Duchess of Parma, according to the Opinione
of Turin, has just signed a treaty with Austria,
authorising this latter power to occupy all the forts
of the State with her troops, in case of war. k

Accounts from Ticino give the following as
the results hitherto known of the elections for
the grand council of that canton. The canton is
divided into 38 districts, each electing 3 members ;
total 114 members. Out of that number, 57 elec-
tions have been completed, and 46 Liberal deputies
have been returned against 11 Conservatives.

AMERICA.

SOUTHAMPTON, FRIDAY.

The Etna has arrived with the United States
mails. She left New York on the 6th Instant.
Among her cargo is specie to the value of 75,000
dols. for England.
The democratic caucus on the tariff question is
looked forward to with great interest. It is be-
lieved a resolution against changing the tariff will
be adopted, with the important understanding that
the decision is not to be binding on any member.
The republican votes, however in each house could
carry a modification of the tariff.

The Secretary of the Treasury has replied to the.
resolution calling for the actual and probable re-
ceipts from all sources, and expenses, for the fiscal
year. He says the receipts during the first quarter
of the present year were only 23,231,000 dols., and
for the remaining three quarters are estimated at
38,500,000 dols., of which 37,000,000 dols. has come
from Customs. It is estimated that the Pension
Bill alone, which has passed the house, will add
several millions to this year's expenses, and more
still for the next year. As a means of revenue, he
advocates the abolition of the franking privilege
and the raising of the rates of postage to five cents.
The present tariff, he thinks, should be so modi-
fied as to supply such deficiency as may exist,
and he recommends his views on this question,
as expressed in his annual report, to favourable
consideration. He says that in the estimates of
receipts and expenditure, the redemption of Trea-
sury notes has not been contemplated, all the cal-
culations having been made upon the basis of con-
tinuing them in circulation ; and, if they are to be
redeemed, it will require nearly eighteen milliond
of dollars to do so, at the close of June next. Should
Congress adjourn without doing something to re-
lieve the Treasury it will be impossible to meet the
current liabilities until another Congress can be
convened. Although opposed to converting these
notes into a permanent debt, he is in favour of ex-
tending their issue for two years.
The New York Times states that Judge Roose-
belt, a brother-in-law of Lady Gore Ouseley, and
an intimate friend of Mr. Bennett, of the New York
_Herald, will be the ambassador to England on the
retirement of Mr. Dallas.

From Mexico we learn that both political parties
in that country are sorely pressed for money to
prosecute the war, and the Juarez Government is
much embarrassed by the English and French ad-
mirals demanding prompt payment of the interest
due on the conventional bonds.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
NEW YORK, FEB. 5.

United States Fives are steady at yesterday's price.
Among the speculative stocks all were, as a general rule, a
shade better to-day, except Pacific Mail, which was freely
offered at the first board, and of which the • price declined
one per cent.
• The sale of cotton yesterday was confined to ahout 500
to 600 bales, chiefly in transitu. The market was un-
settled, and dealers awaiting later foreign news. Flour
closed rather firmer for common and medium brands, while
other kinds were unchanged, and sales moderate. Wheat
was more firmly held. Corn was in fair demand, and sales
fair, at 791 c. to SOc. for new white Jersey and Southern, SOc.
for yellow Jersey, and 80c. to 81'e. for southern ditto ;
western mixed was held at 87c. Pork was less buoyant,
while sales of new mess were made at 18 dols. 50c., of old
at 18 dols., and of prime at 13 dOls. 50c. to 13 dols. 64c.
Beef was steady. Lard was active and firm, including
sales on the spot and to arrive at full prices. Sugars were
firm, and the sales embraced about 1,100 or 1,200 hhds.,
with 60 melado, at full prices. Coffee was steady, with
sales of about 1,600 bags of Rio, part at 11c. to 1
Freight engagements were moderate, and rates without
change of moment.

A rumour has been circulated that the new India
Loan of .£7,000,000 will be in the form of 4f per Cent. De-
bentures, redeemable in 10 years, and to bo issued at par. It
is scarcely probable, however, that the real terms will bo
allowed to transpire until they are formally advertised:

REPRESENTATION OF 111ABILEBONE.

Last evening, in accordance with public announce-
ment, a meeting of the electors of the borough of
Marylebone, resident in Paddington, was held at
Pearce's Riding School, Westbourne-grove for the
purpose of hearing the opinions of Colonel 'Romilly
as a candidate for the borough.

Mr. Wm. DICKENSON, churchwarden of Padding-
ton, was called to the chair, and was supported by
a large number of influential electors of the district.
The CHAIRMAN said that Colonel Romilly had
attended for the purpose of stating his political
opinions, and to state his views upon subjects that
might be looming in the distance. He concluded
by introducing the gallant candidate to the meeting.
Colonel ROMILLY was very warmly received.
He observed that some four years ago he was in-
vited to stand for that borough by a number of the
Liberal party, but circumstances at that time in-
duced him to decline the honour. On Monday
night last he heard that Lord Ebrington was about
to resign, and on Tuesday morning he saw his lord-
ship's address in the papers. Having then ascer-
tained that the honourable gentleman who had
contested the borough with Lord Ebrington, Mr.
Jacob Bell, was in such an unfortunate state of
health at this time as to preclude the possibility of
his coming forward, he (Colonel Romilly) thought
it would not be presumptuous in him to offer
himself to the electors. (Applause.) The hon.
candidate then proceeded to explain his
political sentiments. He was for a very large
increase of the franchise, with vote by ballot. He
preferred triennial to septennial Parliaments, and
considered that there should be a more equal dis-
tribution of the franchise by a re-arrangement of
electoral districts. He also believed and considered
that the day ought not to be far distant when the
franchise in boroughs and counties should be assi-
milated. In reference to the increase of members to
large constituencies, he thought that if the great
boroughs or districts were not divided, that the
parties would be voting for members by lists, and
should a particular party be successful with an
entire list, then, although the minority might be
very close, they would be entirely unrepresented.
He would, therefore, be in favour of a subdivision
of the great constituencies into smaller boroughs
and districts. (Hear, hear.) After avowing him-
self a determined opponent of church-rates, and a
warm friend of local self-government, the gallant
candidate expressed his readiness to answer any
question which the electors chose to put to him, and
resumed his seat amidst renewed applause.
Mr. ROCHE said he found the gallant colonel a
more thorough reformer than he had expected to
find him, and therefore he had much pleasure in
moving " That ho is pre-eminently qualified to re-
present the borough of Marylebone in Parliament."
Mr. J. H. BAYLIS seconded the motion.

Mr. COSTELLO moved, amidst shouts of laughter
and uproar, that Col. Romilly was not worthy of
confidence.

After some difficulty in obtaining a seconder,
the amendment was then put and negatived, and
the original motion carried, with one dissentient,
amidst loud cheers and laughter.
Colonel ROMILLY having returned thanks, a
similar compliment was paid to the chairman, and
the proceedings terminated with three cheers for
Colonel Romilly.