The Sun.
London, England, 1859-08-19 00:00:00

CHINA.

The following accounts have been received from
China some days later than those already published :
—The corvette Duchayla, having on board M. de
Bourboulon, the French Minister in China, and all
the members of his legation, arrived on the 18th
June in the Bay of Petchi-li, on their way from
Shanghai to Pekin. The corvette anchored off a
large tower recently constructed, and surmounted
by a semaphoric apparatus, which corresponds
with the capital by means of a series of other
telegraphs placed on high grounds. It was about
'five o'clock in the evening when the corvette
anchored, and about nine o'clock the next morn-
ing a junk, richly decorated, came off to her. A
Chinese officer came on board the Duchayla, and
delivered a letter from the mandarin in charge of
the bay, informing the commander that the ambas-
sador might proceed to Tien-sing, where he would
receive a despatch from the President of the Impe-
rial Cabinet, pointing out to him how he was to
come to Pekin, and in what manner his official re-
ception would take plaee. When the above account
left Hong Kong, a report was current that the
governor of the Russian establishments in Upper
Asia had offered assistance to the Court of Pekin to
put down the insurrection so long prevailing. If
this news should be confirmed, an intimate alliance
batween Russia and China will be the result, and
the former power will acquire a paramount influ-
ence over the latter."

AMERICA.

LIVERPOOL, THURSDAY.

The Cunard screw steam ship Jura, Captain
Moodie, which sailed from New York at four o'clock
on the morning on the 7th inst., arrived here at
11.10 this morning, having been detained 41 hours
at the bar for the tide to rise. Bhe brought 371,366
dols. in specie. On the 10th inst., about 60 miles
west of Cape Race, the Jura passed a large steamer,
supposed to be the Vanderbilt, from Southampton,
for New York.
The steamer Circassian, from Galway, arrived at
New York on the 6th inst.
The steamer Now York, for Southampton and
Bremen, sailed from New York on the 6th, with
184,105 dols.
The New York journals to the evening of the 6th
inst. contain sundry items of news additional to that
received by the North Briton via Father Point.
California advices to July 20 had reached New
Orleans via the Tehuantepec route. The mail
steamer which left San Francisco on the 20th July
for Panama had on board 1,900,000 dols. in gold.
Business in San Francisco was dull, and prices were
declining.
Partial returns of the election in Texas show a
majority for General Sam Houston for the governor-
ship.
The board of health of New Orleans officially
announced on the 4th inst. that there was no yellow
fever in that city. _

It is confirmed that the Erie railroad is to go
into the hands of the receiver. This proceeding is
said to be " a friendly one, and designed to protect
all interests, including stockholders and unsecured
bondholders, against hostile creditors."
The news from Mexico is, as usual, quite contra-
dictoty. It is stated, in direct conflict with our
previous intelligence, that Mirarnon had decreed a
heavy tax upon every citizen of Mexico who
avows himself in favour of the priests.
Sterling Exchange had been in fair demand, and
the closing rate on London was 110 to 1103.
The Money Market was tighter than at any time
since 1857, but at the close of the week it had be-
come quieter in tone.
The latest quotations on the Stock Exchange on
the 6th were as follows :—lllinois Central Shares,
64 ; Ditto, Bonds, 84 ; New York Central Shares,
J2i ; Reading Shares, 44; Panama Shares, 1141;
Virginia Sixes, 931- ; Michigen Central Shares, 41.

ARRIVAL OF THE NEW YORK.
SOUTHAMPTON, THURSDAY.
The New York arrived here at midnight with
American advices to the 6th inst. Her news has
been all anticipated.

THE GREAT EASTERN.--The. great interest taken
by the public in the 4:unrpl_eatruLn
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led to an influx of visitors far
linking The directors have, in conse-
sibly have been anticipated. The arrangements for
quence, decided
enlarged and improved means of ingress and egress, and at
the same time to increase the staff of persons in attendance,
with the view of affording all possible facilities for proper
inspection of the vessel.
GOLD FROM RUSSIA.—The Condor steamer, from
Cron
stadt, arrived at Hull on Saturday last with a general
cargoi,HE and £66,863 in gold.
CHARGE AGAINST COLONEL FORGES.—A
judge's warrant has been issued for the apprehension of
Colonel John Alexander Forbes, late of the 92d High-
landers, against whom a true bill has been returned at the
Gloucester Assizes, on the charge of publishing an indecent
libel, and who has absconded, forfeiting his bail, amounting
to several hundred pounds. Fifty pounds reward is offered
for the capture of Colonel Forbes, who is 60 years of age. A.
full description of his personal appearance has been for-
warded to all the police stations in the kingdom.
ANOTHER POWDER-MILL EXPLOSION—FAVER-
suAm, Thursday.--Yesterday morning, at 5 o'clock, an
explosion took place at Messrs. Hall's gunpowder-mills.
Numbers of persons hastened to the spot, when it was found
that a building known as the " green charge house," and
which contained a large quantity of powder in process of
manufacture, was blown up, but fortunately no personal
injuries resulted, as the workmen were not on the premises
at the time. The destroyed building was situated near the
private residence of Mr. Hall, on the Ospringe road, and a
number of men were employed during the day in removing
the fragments. This is the third explosion that has re-
cently occurred at these works.

SHOCKING DEATH OF A LIVERPOOL GENTLEMAN
AT SNOWDON.—We regret to announce the death of Mr.
George Frodsham, managing clerk in one of the largest
mercantile firms in Livepool, under circumstances of the
most appalling nature. The deceased gentleman com-
menced the ascent of Snowdon about midnight on Sunday,
in order to arrive at the summit of the mountain in time to
see the sun rise. He had a guide with him, but this person
he dismissed before he reached the top. Nothing more was
seen of him until Tuesday morning, when his body, fear-
fully mutilated, was discovered lying on the base of a pre-
cipice, and from some marks on the ground there is no doubt
that the unfortunate gentlemen had fallen from a height of
upwards of 600 feet. ?Ir. Frodsham was very much esteemed
in Liverpool, and his melancholy fate has caused regret
among a large circle of friends.

Marco Gring, the Itclian Patriot. By Mrs. Webb,
Author of " Naomi," " Martyrs of Carthage," &c.
Bentley.
This is a delightful little work, full of freshness
and spirit ; and while it presents to the reader a
very interesting story, it relates events that refer
to the condition of Italy, which at the present junc-
ture are peculiarly attractive. The book is replete
with the most pleasing kind of interest, and in some
passages the attention is excited to the utmost.
This is particularlythe case in the scenes of Marco's
trial and condemnation. The authoress has been
signally successful in her description of these mo-
mentous occurrences, and indeed it is not often that
one meets with such force and vitality infused into
the pages of a story. Some of the characters are
conspicuous from their superiority, or their i; eculiar
nature. Of the ladies, Kate Aubrey is the most pleas-
ing. She was rather too vehement and impetuous
when she was excited about anything, but there
was something noble and elevated about her nature
which powerfully impressed all who came under
her influence. Marco Griffi is the nephew of Mr.
Aubrey, the son of a long-lost brother, for whom
Mr. Aubrey had never ceased to mourn. His de-
light was great in meeting with his relation in the
young hero of Italian liberty, whose character he
had before admired. Had it not been for
the opportune arrival of his uncle, the aspirant
for freedom would have added another name
to the long list of the martyrs for Italian
liberty. The scenes of sorrow and the dark annals
of prison life which at such an epoch as the one
here referred to became painfully intense and
awfully significant are delineated in a masterly
style, and rivet the attention in a forcible manner.
Whether we look on the last moments of Pietro
and behold him staunch in the cause for which he
had fallen, yet resigned to his fate, and seeking to
lead his infatuated friend Marco to believe in the
faith which had guided his life in peace, and would
crown his death with glory ; or whether we turn to
the home of the Aubrey's and find each member
differently affected by the fatal news, and again
enter the dwelling of the afflicted Madre Griffi,
alike is there pathos in the pictures of the deep
agony, the hidden terror, or the noble courage.
Marco's belief in religion had been shaken by the
confusion of creeds which surrounded him, and by
finding that many most devoted in their outward
bearing practised acts to which he never could have
stooped and at which his nature revolted. Happily
for him he met with many kind friends who led
him on to the better contemplation of sacred sub-
jects, and the months which he spent in exile
among the Vaudois vales were of great service to
him. He there recognised and reverenced the pure
faith which actuated the solemn lives of the
dwellers of that calm retreat, and when he rejoined
his newly found family they saw to their deep gra-
titude that he could be one with them in faith as
in kindred. Besides the stirring scenes of the un-
successful attempt to restore liberty, which caused
such sorrow and suffering to all concerned, there
are some scenes of home-life of the Aubrey's which
are so gracefully and genially described to us that
of themselves they impart a charm and a grace to
the story. It is not often that a book that is so
pleasing in every way is met with as the one before
us, and those who desire an agreeable recreation
or an exciting study can do no better than peruse
its fascinating pages, which possess the interest
inseparable from the recital of deeds of heroism, and
the attraction of an excellent style.

Twenty Years in the Church. An Autobiography.
By the Rev. J. Pycroft, 8.A., author of " Recol-
lections of College Days." Booth.
This book is written with great care, and will
prove interesting to those who seek to study the
intricacies of clerical life. Henry Austin, whose
career is here narrated can be taken as a typo of
the class of curates who have to perform a very ar-
duous task, and the trials of whose existence are not
generally sufficiently estimated. Not only had he
to contend with poverty, but various drawbacks
and annoyances combined to render his path for
many years a very thorny one. There is consider-
able skill displayed in some of the details, par-
ticularly those that relate to the new church. The
author demonstrates the almost insuperable diffi
culties that attended the undertaking, one of which
was that those who were ready enough to subscribe
large donations for the erection of the sacred edifice,
were unwilling to contribute a fraction towards
defraying the necessary expenses that were after-
wards to be met. There are some wise reflec-
tions at the conclusion, regarding the general
principles which should guide the course, and
direct the actions of young clergymen. It is said
that wherever the locality is, there will always
be found temptations and hindrances in the way of
duty, and that the only thing is to struggle against
them, and not to expect that any change of circum-
stances will entirely remove them, " And as to
looking for a more convenient season, and waiting
till we are settled,' to perform our several parts in
this life, it is like waiting till the river shall have
passed away ; for a man is never 'settled" in this
world, till he is settled at the bottom of his grave."

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

YOKK AUGUST MEETING.
THURSDAY.

The Ebor St. Leger of 25 sovs each, for three-yr-olds ;
colts, Bst 71b ; fillies, Bst 21b. Certain penalties. The

second to save his stake. One mile and three-quarters

14 subs.

Sir C. Monk's Gamester, Bst 71b (Aldcroft) 1
Lord Lincoln's Indifference, Bst 71b (Fordham) 2
Mr. F. Robinson's Actwon, Bst 101 b (inc 31b extra)
(A. Day) 3
Mr. Merry's Pillager, Bst 71b (Chilman) 4
Betting-2 to lon Gamester, 4to 1 agst Actaeon, 6to 1
agst Indifference.

Won easily by a length ; bad third.
The Londesborough Cup (Handicap) of 50 sovs, added to a
sweepstakes of 5 sovs each. Three-quarters of a mile.
Lord Glasgow's Maid of Masham filly, 4 yrs, 7st (Bray) 1
Mr. T. Dawson's Gibside Fairy, 3 yrs, 6st 101 b (Madden) 2
Capt. Christie's Miss Julie, 5 yrs, Bst 31b.. (L. Snowden) 3
The following also ran :—Caliph, Lady Kingston, Rasp-
berry, Julia, and Daniel.
Betting-6 to 4 agst Maid of Masham filly, 6to 1 agst
Miss Julia, 100 to 15 agst Raspberry, 8 to 1 each agst Gib-
side Fairy and Caliph.
Won by a length ; two lengths between the second and
third ; Raspberry was fourth, and Lady Kingston fifth.
Julia jumped round as the flag fell, and was left at the
post.
The Prince of Wales's Stakes of 10 sovs each, with 50
added, for two-year-olds ; colts, Bst 71b ; fillies, Bst 21b.
Winners 21b extra. T.Y.C. 30 subs.
(Snowden)thint 2
,
11) 3
Mr. Jacques's High Treason, Bst 91b (inc. 21b extra)
(Aldcroft) 1
Sir C. Monck's Vesta, Bst 41b
Mr. O'Hara's Spofforth Maid, Bst 41b.....(Wi
The following also ran :—Horaco, Trovatore, Ratagfia° co' lt,
Miss Conyngham filly, Tom, and Montrose.

—Betting--7 to 4 agst High Treason, sto 2 agst Trova-
tore, 7 to 1 agst Vesta, 10 to 1 agst Spofforth Maid.
High Treason, who was very fractious at the post, took
the lead at starting, came right through, and won very
cleverly by a neck ; a length between the second and third,
and a head between the third and fourth. Trovatore was
fifth, and the Miss Conyngham filly sixth.
The Great Ebor Handicap Stakes of 100 sovs, added to a
Sweepstakes of 20 sovs each, 10 ft. and 5 only if declared,
&c. Winners extra. The second to receive 50 sovs out
of the stakes. Two miles over the Old Course. 57 subs.,
34 of whom pay five sovs each.
Mr. Forster's Underhand, 5 yrs, 9st llb (Aldcroft) 1
Mr. Chilton's Archduchess, 3 yrs, sst 121b..(Grimshaw) 2
Mr. R. Ten Broeck's Starke, 4 yrs Bst 81b (Fordhani) 4
Mr. Lumsden's Shafto, 3 yrs, sst '9lb (carried sst 111 b)
(Madden) 4
The following also ran :—Kestrel, Rogerthorpe, The
Courier, Peeress, Heir at Law, Heiress, The Dane, Vola-
tile, Punch, and Honey.
Betting-3 to 1 agst Volatile, 7to 2 agst Starke, 6to 1
agst Peeress, 10 to 1 (at first 7 to 1) agst Underhand, 10 to 1
agst Heiress, 100 to 6 each agst Punch, Courier, and Arch-
duchess, 20 to 1 agst Rogerthorpe.
Underhand came out half way up the distance, and won
by a length, half a length between the second and third,
two lengths between the third and fourth ; Volatile, who
ran against the rails at the bend, was fifth, and Heiress
sixth.

Fourth North of England Biennial Stakes of 10 sovs each,
with 100 added, for two-yr-olds ; colts, Bst 71b ; fillies,
Bst 21b. Five furlongs 44 yards.
Lord Zetland's Vanquisher, by Voltigeur ....(Osborne) 1
Mr. Nichol's The Wizard .(Aldcrott) 2
Mr. Robinson's The Prophet (Little) 3
_ _

Upperland and Lottery also ran.
Betting-5 to lon The izard. The Prophet made the
running to the half distance, when Vanquisher and The
Wizard "collared " him, and after the semblance of a race,
Lord Zetland's colt won by a length ; half a length between
the second and third. TJpperland was a bad fourth.
The Hopeful Stakes of 25 sous each, for three-yr .olds ;
colts, Bst 71b ; fillies, Bst 31b. One mile and a half.
Mr. Craven's Newcastle, by Newminster (71b extra)
(Ford am) 1
Mr. Walker's Eankrupt (Bullock) 2
Colonel Smyth's Uralian.. (Aldcroft) 3
Betting-4 to lon Newcastle—Uralian cut out the work
to the three-quarter mile post, when Newcastle took the
lead. Halfway up the straight Bankrupt challenged him,
but after a fine race in was beaten by a head, Uralian
was a wretched third.

T; Filly Sapling Stakes of 50 sous each ; for two-yr-olds,
Bst 71b each. Five furlongs, 44 yards,
Mr. Parr's Contadina, by Newminster, ...... (Flatman) 1
Mr. Merry's Cecilia ...................... (Osborne) 2
Lord
Sir C. Mouck's Vesta .................. (L. Snowden) 3
Glasgow's f by Voltigour, out of Makeless
Be
(Aleroft 4
Betting--Even on Contadina, 5 to 2 agst Vestda—Ve) sta
anci ceeui,4 laying in front to the half distance, at which

place Contadina went forward, and, without an effort, won
by half a length ; Vesta a bad third.
The Eglinton Stakes of 15 sovs each, with 100 added; two'
yr-olds, ist ; three, 9st; m and g allowed 41b. One mile.
Mr. Merry's Thormanby, 2 yrs (5 lb extra) .. (Custance) 2
1
Mr. Shelley's Sir Hercules, 3 yrs (L. Snowden)
M
Mr. W. Scott's Prologue, 2 yrs (J. Snowden) 3
The following also ran :—Rattlebone, Birdcage, end
Grenadier.
Betting-7 to 2on Thormanby and 7to 2 agst Rattle-
bone. Thormanby led to the T.Y.C. post, when Sir Iler-
cules took command. Half way up the straight, Thor-
manby again went in front, and won in a canter by a length
and a half. Four lengths between second and third.
The Lottery Plate of 25 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 6
sovs each ; three-yr-olds, Bst 101 b ; four, 9st 111 b ; 60/
lOst 21b. One mile.
Mr. C. Reyrard's Basilisk, 3 yrs (£3O) ........ (Little)
..
Mr. Ten Broeck's Dove, 3 yrs (£3O) ........ (Custauce)
Mr. T. Dawson's Sir Joseph, 3 yrs (£3O) •. • • (Bullock) 4
Betting-7 to 4on Dove, 3to 1 agst Caliph, and sto 1
(Osborne)
Mr. Jackson'e Caliph, aged (£3O) ..........
agst the winner. Basilisk awl Dove were in front through'
a short
out; and after a beautiful race, Basilisk won by
head. There was a length and a half between the second
and third. The winner was sold to Lord Glasgow for 140
_guineas.

BETTING ON THE COURSE.
DERBY.
100 to 8 agst Nutbourne (taken)
100 to 8 agst Wizard (offered)