The Sun.
London, England, 1850-11-02 00:00:00

SPAIN.

The Governor of Cadiz, who some time since ar-
rested Lieutenant Rainer, an Admiralty agent belong-
ing to a Peninsular mail packet, has been dismissed
by the Spanish authorities, and the particulars of his
tuf6condutt 'entered on the archives of Cadiz as a
warning to future governors. The captain of the
ship who fired at the Iberia, another Peninsular mail
p.i,:ket, a few months ago, hcs been discovered. He
turns out to be the master of a trader to a gArda costa.
His excuse for his conduct to the Spanish authorities
is ludicrous from its impudence and ignorance. The
prlneipal reasons for his firing were that be fancied
teat the Iberia was performing very suspicious Itta•
I:oeuvres, that one of his lookout men thought he dis-
covered a number of suspicious-looking bales of mer-
chandite on the deck of the Iberia, and also that he
had heard that a number of vessels had left the port (?)
„of MAnchester without clean bills of health.

DENMARK AND THE DUCHIES
The following is a copy of a dispatch from Lieut.-
General Von Radowitz, Prussian Alinister of Fe-
-reign Affairs, to the Regency at Kiel, dated Berlin,
-Oct. 23, 1950:
'° The sincere and lively interest which his Majesty's
€43vernreent necessarily take, and have uniformly taken,
In the welfare of a federal province so near to them as
Holstein, renders it their duty at the present moment,
the gravity and important tendencies of which will not
be denied by the Regency, to address an earnest and
friendly counsel to that body, with a view to press
upon theirnotice theconSiderations which regard to that
;tielfare imperatively demands. They have, therefore,
entrusted the delivery of this note to Major-General
von Hahn, who is also instructed to give the Regency
-any explanations they may wish.
" The position which his Majesty's Government have
assumed since the conclusion of the treaty of the 2nd
re' July this year, will not be misunderstood by the
Regency.
• Though his Majesty's Government deeply regret
the renewal of bloodshed, and though they have never
eerved to aim at the restoration of a right understand-
ing and peaceful State of affairs, by all means in their
power, they have been obliged to wait for the adoption
of decisive measures by the Germanic Confederation,
'to which the power to take them was reserved by the
treaty of July 2, which, according to the fourth article,
has alone a right to ratify the treaty.
" This has now been done by almost all the members
of the Confederation, so that the treaty may be consi-
d red as ratified by the Confederation.
" The whole affair has thus been brought to a new
and in feet a decisive point, and bis Majesty's Govern-
ment feel confident that the Regency will recognise the
importance of this circumstance, and not conceal from
itself the respect which it, as an institution constituted
in the name of the Confederation, owes to the authority
now represented by the aggregate Governments.
" This aggregate of the Governments, or, in other
words, the Confederation itself, has by the ratification of
the treaty of July 2, not only re-established the peace
with Denmark, but declared that the decision of the
Holstein affair now rests with the Confederation.
" There, can be no doubt that his Majesty the King of
Denmark will fulfil the stipulations of.the fourth article;
and there is equally little doubt that the treaty baying
c,-en ratified, the Confederation will act in conformity Co
these stipulations, and that for this purpose the Confe-
deration must find a competent Organ.
" Prussia, holding it to be the duty of every member
cf the confederation to coeoperato in the appointment
of-euLh an organ, has offered its assistance. To this end
it has addressed both to Vienna and Copenhagen the
proposal to appoint a special commission of all the Ger-
man Governments, and awaits the answers of these Go-
vernments. But in whatever manner, or whateier form
the trettment of this affair in conformity with the
principles of the Confederation may be brought about,
tois is certain, that it must be decided by the Con-
federation, and that the moment for deciding it is not far
distant. _ _

It is unquestionably the duty of all members of the
Confederation to subnlit to its decision, as soon as it is
Announced by a competent organ authorised by all the
Gavernments.
6. ito4pt-ct for this decision, which may be expected
immediately, and tor the determination of all the mem-

bars of the Confederation in favour of peace, ought of
itself to be sufficient to enforce the avoidance of blood-
shed, which becomes useless so soon as the decision of
the whole affair is to be arrived at by other means than
arms.

" Since the Confederation has undertaken the settle-
ment of the controversy, the Regency may rest assured
that every right appertaining to the Confederation or
any of its members, will he fully protected and cared
for by an organ that represents the aggregate of the
Germanic Confederation. The Regency will therefore
see what a heavy responsibility it will draw upon itself
by continuing the war, when a fortunate or an unfortu-
nate result of an appeal to arms can contribute equally
little to the final decision of the controversy. His Ma-
jesty's Government confidently trusts that the regency
will not relinquish its object of coming to a right under-
standing with its sovereign, and will see that the resto-
ration of peace is a necessary pre-requisite of such an
understanding.
" These considerations for the real interests of the
Duchies have induced his Majesty's Government to
express the following desires to the regency:—
•° 1. That out of respect for the actual position of
affairy, and the ratification of the peace, it will abstain
from an aggressive operations.
"3. That it will declare its readiness to agree to an
armistice, under conditions to be hereafter specified in
detail.

" His Majesty's Government, animated by a lively
wish to put an end as soon as possible to those lamen-
table hostilities, hereby offers its mediation. Major-
General von Hahn, is therefore authorised in the event
of the Regency being ready to accept of his offer—which
his Majesty's Government cannot doubt will be the
case—to proceed immediately to the Danish head-quar-
ters, and make overtures to the general in command
there.

" With a view to accelerate arrangements as much as
possible, his Majesty's Minister at Copenhagen will be
instructed to make a simultaneous application there for
an armistice, and to urge the Danish Government to
empower their commander-in-chief to conclude an ar-
mistice on equitable terms."
A meeting was held at Kiel, on the 24th ult., which
was attended by all the prelates and landed proprie-
tors. A declaration was agreed upon, in which the
following passage occurs :
" The prelates and landed proprietors are convinced
that in the present state of European affairs the quarrel
with Denmark cannot be decided by the sword ; that,
furthermore, the continued shedding of blood is as boa-
barous as it is useless; and they are, therefore, induced
boldly and publicly to declare their desire for peace.
They appeal to the feeling of the ruler of the land, to
the justice of the German Governments, and to the wis-
dom of the great Powers, for the speedy realisation of
this desire, so advantageous to both countries."

On the evening of the same day the nobles had a
meeting, and gave their adhesion to this declaration,
with the presupposition that it was self-evident that
any peace which did not secure the ancient privileges
of the duchies, and especially that of their union, could
not be termed a highly advantageous peace.
The Hamburyh Borsenhalle of the 29th ult. says—
"We are informed that General Hahn is gone to
Holstein for the purpose of treating for an armistice of
six months' duration. The Schleswig-Holsteiners are
averse to this, inasmuch as they consider that it would
be throwing away the advantageous chance offered by a
winter campaign, and, in fact, be a virtual disbanding of'
the army and giving up the cause, for that no one would
deem the recommencement of hostilities in the spring,
for the third time, a matter in anywise feasible."

THE ARMY AND NAVY.
(From the United Service Gazette of this day.)
BOMBIT COMMAND.—Lieutenant-General Sir John
Grey is in London in excellent health, and will pro-
eeed by the overland route to India. He has taken
his passage it the Indus, which leaves Southampton
on the 20th of November, and will be accompanied
by his military secretary, Major Tudor, 50th Regi-
ment. Lieutenant Drummond, of the 10th Hussars,
who is now in India with his Regiment, has been ap-
pointed one of Sir John Grey's Aides-de-Camp.
UNITED SERVICE CLUB.—The necessary repairs
and alterations being now completed, the United Ser-
vice Club, Ball-M4ll, we understand, will be opened
for the use of the members on Monday morning next,
for breakfast.

LIMERICK GARRrsoN.—The Strand Barracks at
Limerick, at present unoccupied by troops, being in a
dilapidated state, are to be rebuilt, and made to ac-
commodate the head-quarters of a regiment of infan-
try. The King's Island having been inspected by
the Engineer Department, has been recommended as
drill and exercise ground, and that a barrack should
be erected thereon.

PORTSMOUTH LABORATORY.-...Captain Henry Wil-
liam Parke, of the Royal Marine Artillery Companies,
has been appointed Instructor of Laboratory, of the
Portsmouth division, in succession to Captain Henry,
deceased.

laisx STAFF.—Lieut.-Colonel Scott, Assistant-
Quartermaster-General of the Dublin District, and
Brevet Major Mylius, Town Major of Dublin, have
returned from leave of absence.

DIRECTOR-GENERAL ARMY MEDICAL DEPART-
MENT.—The pension to be granted to this long-tried
servant of the public is under the consideration of the
Treasury, but it is expected that after so long a
period of service he will retire on full salary, which is
2,0001. per annum. His successor will probably be
an inspector-general, receiving military pay with an
additional allowance, by which arrangement a consi-
(krable saving will accrue to the public. The ener-
1T19113 patronage hitherto exercised by Sir James
i\l'Grigor will cease, and all appointments will be
made by the Commander-in-Chief; subject to the con-
trol of Parliament, through the Secretary-At-War, in
regard to the establishments. The Commander-in -
Chief will propose the new head of this branch of the
service, and several names are mentioned, such as Dr.
Franklin, Sir James Pitcairn, and Dr. Smith, but we
trust that the best man will be selected without in-
fluence or favour.

MEDICAL SINECURE. —We presume that on the
retirement of Sir James M'Grigor from the Army
Medical Department the sinecure appointment of
physician to the Portsmouth garrison, so many years
held by him, without the performance of one day's
duty, will be either abolished or conferred upon some
military medical officer who shall be compelled to
reside in garrison, and personally assist in the medical
charge of the troops.
GOVERNMENT OF PRINCE EDWARD'S ISLAND.—
The death of Sir Donald Campbell, Bart., leaves va-
cant .the Lieutenant-Governorship of Prince Ed-
ward's Island. The appointment is worth 1,5001.
per annum (salary), to which are added va-
rious emoluments and advantages which nearly
double the salary. The markets are cheap,
and the calls upon the Lieutenant-Governor's
hospitalities and charities comparatively slight.
The, only drawback upon the appointment
lies in the long winter and rigorous climate. As a
civilian last held the office, we apprehend a civilian
will succeed to it, seeing that Lord Grey often ap-
points civilians to offices vacated by military officers.
We trust, however, that the Duke of Wellington will
put in a word for some veteran still unprovided for.
We are sure that there are many major-generals
quite as competent to fill the office as Mr. Daly, the
quondam Secretary to the Canadas, whose name is
now mentioned for the appointment.
GAMBLING AT MALTA.—There is a report abroad,
but we do not vouch for the accuracy of it, that the
Naval Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean has
written a letter to the Duke of Wellington to induce
the Commander-in-Chief of the Army to take some
measure for preventing gambling at Malta. It is
said to be carried to a great excess there by both
naval and military officers ; and that a friend of the
Admiral was comfortably relieved of 3001. recently
for his night's amusement.

CHOLERA AMONGST THE TROOPS.—WE are glad
to find that no new case of cholera has occurred
amongst the troops stationed at Cephalonia, although
it is making fearful ravages in the towns and vil-
lages. The 36th Regiment lost about 30 men at
the same station, and the 76th 7 men and one woman.

RACING FIXT URES FOR 1851.
The following are the present fixtures as nearly as
we can make out:—

MARCH.

Northampton..
APRIL.
Croxton Park 1 Newmark. First Spring 21
Newmarket Craven
The Hoo l2 Chester
Bath l5

. 26

Newmkt. Second Spring Z.
Shrewsbury

Plymouth Spring
Epsom
E.
Bibury ............. 18
Stockbridge ........ ~. 19
Newcastle

Ascot
Hampton ll
Manchester ll

Newmarket
Carlisle
Worcester
Liverpool

Nottingham
Stamford l6
Goodwood

Ripon
Brighton 6
Wolverhampton ..... 11

Lt,wes 13 or 14
York
Egham 27