The Sun.
London, England, 1859-09-09 00:00:00

THE LAST NEIP GUN.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE TIMES.
Sir,—ln your impression of Tuesday last (in the
Military and Naval Intelligence) my name has been
used in reference to a gun which has been constructed
at Woolwich, and as the information therein con-
tained is calculated to produce an erroneous im-
pression, I crave, though most reluctantly, your
kind insertion of this letter.

The paragraph alluded to was evidently written
by one either unacquainted with my views, or in-
fluenced by no friendly feeling towards me, for the
exaggerated statement which I am reported to have
made in reference to range is totally untrue. The
statement as to a charge of 161 b. of powder is also
most incorrect, for probably 21b. will be the maxi-
mum used.

I shall-withhold all further observation, believ-
ing that the trial of the gun will best demonstrate
the value of the suggestions which I have taken
the liberty to make to the War-office.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant,
Limehouse, Sept. 8. ALFRED JEFFERY.

The Duchess of Sutherland has left. Trentham,
to join the duke and family at Dunrobin Castle, N.B.

The Earl Granville left town yesterday for Bal-
moral, to relieve Sir G. Grey as the Minister in attendance
upon her Majesty.

The Earl and Countess of Chesterfield have lately
been receiving a large party at Brethby Hall, including the
Duke and Duchess of Beaufort and Lady Edith Somerset,
the Marchioness (Maria) of Ailesbury, Viscount Clifden,
Lord Sidney Osborne, Lord Wm. Powlett, Hon. Henry
Forester, Sir Joseph Hawley, &p.

The Countess of Yarborough and Lady Sophia
Pelham have arrived in Arlington-street from the Isle of
Wight, on their way to Brocklesby Hall, Lincolnshire.
The noble earl is yachting, and will not return to Brock-
lesby until the close of the month. his lordship, we are
glad to hear, is in the enjoyment of improved health.

The Countess Dowager of Carnwath is among
the recent arrivals at Tunbridge Wells.

Viscount Clifden has gone on a visit to Lord aid
Lady Blantyre, at Erskine House, N. 8..

The marriage of Lady Theodora Proby, daughter
of the Earl of Carysfort, and sister of Lady Claud Hamil-
ton, with Mr. W. Baillie, second on of Mr. Evan and Lady
Georgiana Baillie, is to take place to-morrow at Putney.

MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE.—The marriage of Mr.
Fremantle, eldest son of the Right Hon. Sir Thos. Fre-
mantle, Bart., with Lady Augusta Scott, second daughter
of the late, and sister of the present, Earl of Eldon, took
place yesterday at St. Peter's Church, Pimlico. The ser-
vice was performed by the Hon. and Very Rev, the Dean
of York, uncle of the bride. The bridesmaids were the three
Ladies Scott, the younger sisters of the bride, and the three
Misses Fremantle. The wedding breakfast was given at the
family residence in Hamilton-place, and in the afternoon
the happy pair left for Swanbourne, Sir Thos. Fremantle's
seat in Buckinghamshire.

The Courrier de Bayonne publishes a letter from
Lord Howden, addressed to the editor of that journal, offer-
ing a portrait of Napoleon I. for a proposed museum at
Bayonne.
TAYLOR'S CRESCENT HOTEL, FILEY.—The fol-
lowing distinguished visitors are at present staying at the
above hotel :—The Dowager Countess of Meath, Hon. John
Brabazon, Hon. Richard Brabazon, Lord and Lady Taun-
ton, Hon. Miss Labouchere, Hon. Miss A. Labouchere,
Hon. Miss M. B. Labouchere, Sir Walter and Lady
Riddell, Hon. Caroline Cavendish, Miss Heyriott, Hon.
Mrs. Steuart, Captain Steuart, Sir Charles Hastings, Lady
Hastings, Lady Clifton and party, Sir George Beaumont,
Lady Beaumont and family, Alfred Beaumont, Esq., Mrs.
Beaumont and family.
;PM
REPRESENTATION OF SELKIRKSIIIRE.--The non.
William Napier, who at the late election intimated his in-
tention to offer himself as a candidate for this county at
the first vacancy thereafter, addressed a meeting of the
electors of the county on Friday evening. Mr. Napier ex-
pressed himself as of moderate liberal .principles, but
guarded against his being expected to go along with either
the Radical or Whig party. Mr. Murray, of Philiphaugh,
is also a prospective candidate for the county on more ad-
vanced Liberal principles.
'nip, DUCHESS OF PARMA AND lIER FAMILY.—
In speaking of a recent tour which he made in Switzerland,
M. Fiorentino, a writer in the Constitutionnel, states that he
happened to take passage on board the same steamer with
the Duehe,;s of Parma and her young family, whom he
thus describes :--" Scarcely had we taken our places on the
deck when we noticed at the other end of the seat a lady
surrounded by a group of merry laughing children. She
wore a straw hat without either ribbons or feathers, and a
morning dress of extreme simplicity. It is impossible to
imagine sweeter or more pleasing features, or more
tillable manners. That lady was the Duchess of Parma,
on her way from Genoa to Friburg with her children
and several attendants. The young Duke Robert,
who appeared to be nine or ten years of age, con-
templated the lake and mountains with a thoughtful air.
His younger brother treated him with great deference, and
I observed that he touched his hat whenever he spoke to
him. The young princesses had a most pleasing air ofgen-
tleness and good nature. The youngest, a very pretty and
lively child, amused herself by carrying her doll up and
down the deck, and went every now and then to whisper
some great secret to her governess. Her brothers and sis-
ters, part of the time, crowded round a juggler, admiring
his dexterity, and purchasing a few trifles from him.