The Sun.
London, England, 1850-04-01 00:00:00

[The following appeared in our Third Edition of
Saturday :—]
GERMANY.

In the sitting of the 26th inst. the Administrative
Council informed the committees of the two Houses
that the acceptation en bloc of the Charte of the Con-
stitution would be sanctioned by the Administrative
Council, provided always that the fundamental laws
are allowed to stand over, and that a simple majority
of votes shall be decisive in the revision.

M. Hassenpflug, from Kassel, has taken his seat
in the Administrative Council.

GREECE.

The Oesterreichische Correspondent has (by way
of Trieste) a telegraphic dispatch from the Piraeus,
of the 19th inst., stating that the state of uncer-
tainty continues, that Admiral Parker has liberated
11 Hellenic vessels, and that a British courier arrived
at Athens on the 18th inst.

ITALY.
it A letter from Rome, of the 20th, in the Nazionale
of Florence, states that the Pope has again postponed
his return.

The Concordia of Turin states, that on the 223, the
Genoa and Milan diligence, on being examined at the
Austrian frontier, was found to contain a parcel of
portraits of Mazzini, Garibaldi, and other revolu-
tionary characters. As none of the travellers thought
it safe to claim the parcel, they were all taken before
a commissary of police, who sent them under escort
to Milan, where, after undergoing a minute search,
'they were set at liberty.
Letters from Naples, of the 16th, announce the
,arrival at Messina of the French squadron that was
INationed in the Archipelago. It was expected at
Naples with the first favourable weather.

.•
The Nationale, of Florence, of the 22d inst., con-
tains the following :
. " The Tuscan Government would neither be constitu-
tional nor free if it was true that it refused the mediation
•of Piedmont for the settlement of its difference with
•England, and insisted ou the mediation of Rus-
sia. By declining that of Piedmont it would
'betray disinclination to pursue a constitutional
course, and, if it demands the mediation of
Atussia, it is evident that the measure has been im-
posed upon it, and that, consequently, it is not free. It
is not the interest of Italy that the influence of Russia
should increase in the peninsula, particularly in Tus-
cany ; and, moreover, they offer a gratuitous insult to Eng-
land by proposing to her a mediation which she cannot
and will not accept. Why expose Leghorn to be block-
'sided by the English squadron? If the Tuscan Govern-
ment accepts the Sardinian mediation, reliance may be
had in the sincerity of its promises, and it will prove that it
ants freely; but if it claims the Russian mediation, it
places itself under the necessity of continuing to violate
the constitution."

TILE ARMY AND NAVY.
From the United Service Gazette.)
Field-Marshal his Royal Highness the Duke of Cam-
bridge, K.G., and G.C.13., is about to remove from his
residence in Piccadilly to Marlborough House, Pall-
mall, re:ently in the occupation of the late Queen
Dowager. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales
will ultimately have possession of this palace.
ANOTHER BLOW-Up AT I.IOI:INILOW.—LieRt.-Colonel
the Earl of Cardigan has placed Major Junes, of his
Regiment, under arrest. We shall learn in a day or two
the particulars of this fresh exercise of authority. What
a chapter might be written ou the arrests in this regi-
ment since it fell into the hands of its present com-
rnandur!

Amongst the on Bits of the day, in ref,,rence to the
office of Adjutant-General, it is said that Lord Fitzroy
Somerset i 3 to succeed to the office, and Lord Charles
Wellesley to become the Military Secretary to the Com-
mander-in-Chief. We have strong reasons for dis-
believing these remours.

DEATH Or LIEUTENAW -GENERAL SIR JOHN MAC-
DONALD, G.C.B.—The Adjutant General to the Forces,
whose death took place at his residence in Bruton-street
on Thursday, was an officer of fifty-five years' service,
a considerable portion of which was passed in the Field,
and thirty-two years of it in the bureau of the Horse
Guards. He entered the Army iu 1795, served
in Ireland during the rebellion, was afterwards at
the capture of Malta, the landing in Egypt,
and the battle of March, 1801. In 1807 he was on
the Staff of Lord Cathcart, in Swedish Pomerania, and
subsequently served at Copenhagen. He was afterwards
at Walcheren, and in the ensuing year was Deputy-Ad-
jutant General at the defence of Cadiz, and the battle of
Baressa. During the Peninsular War, be was present
at the actions on the Nive and the sortie from Bayonne.
Sir John Macdonald was appointed Deputy-Adjutant
General In 1818. On the death of the lamented Sir
Henry Torrens, Sir Herbert Taylor succeeded to the su-
perior office of Adjutant-General, and Sir J. Macdonald
had a regiment given to him by way of compensation for his
disappointment. On the death of Sir Herbert Taylor he
became Adjutant-General. His professional capability
was remarkable. He had, in the earlier period of his
career, great sagacity and application. His official com-
positions were distinguished alike by good taste and per-
spicuity; and he entertained a strong senso of justice,
though he did not always evince the strongest judgment.
By his death the Colonelcy of the 42d Highlanders be-
comes vacant. He obtained the Regiment upon the de-
mise of Sir George Murray.
MILITARY ScHooLs.—The Canteen attached to the
Anglesey Barracks, Portsea, is being converted into a
school-room for the use of the soldiers in garrison.
The Board of Ordnance have taken a house at Liver-
pool for the purpose of being converted into a barrack.

MINING INTELLIGENCE.
(From the Mining Journal.)
An average amount of business has been transacted
this week, and shares generally continue firm in most
of our leading mines. The reports received from the
mining districts during the week are of a satisfactory
character.
Tincroft continues in the same improving position as
last reported, and a great many shares have changed
hands at an advance.
Alfred Consols have very much improved since our
last, and transaetions have taken place at a considerable
advance, and shares still in demand. The 70 fin. level,
east of Field's shaft, is worth 20/. par fm.-still im-
proving. The winze under the 60 east is worth from 401.
to 501. per fathom for copper alone; the 60 end is nearly
solid ore, worth 701. per Ins.
A largo number of Penzance Consols shares have
changed hands during the week, and the mine is repre-
sented to be progressively improving.
Levant. Boawicldea, and Botallack shares had ad-
vanced. At Bosbrn Mine, a fine lode of tin has been
discovered going down in whole ground under the ails
level. A new water-wheel is in course of erection,
which, when completed, tin will be returned at once.
At Sneartte Consols, a rich lode of tin has been cut in
the 60 fathom level on Button White's lode; this being
in virgin ground, will give 66 fate. of unexplored ground
from the 60 to the 128 fee. level.
Several transactions have taken place in the shares of
the Wicklow Copper and Sulphur Mining Company.
This company was formed at the close of the last year
for working copper ore, lead, and sulphur in the rich
mineral basin situate near the Vale of Avoca, which
embraces the well-known mines of Ballymutagh,
gaiters, Cronebane, and Connoree, all of which have
uniformly returned large profits. Sales of lead have been
effected at good prices, and preparations are making for
the shipment of sulphur ore, for which there is a de-
mand at remunerating prices, for the alkali works in and
near Liverpool.
At Wheal Providence (South Sydenbam), a fine course
of lead was iscently discovered, and a further discovery
has been made during the week, more to the west of the
former course.
At the Treviskey and Barrier hi-monthly account, a
dividend of 101. per share was declared on the former.
The profits on the two months' working amount to
1,2551. is. 50., which, added to credit from last account,
leaves in hand, after payment of the dividend, 921.45. Id.,
with ore hills not yet at maturity. The lode in the 236
end is producing 2 tons of ore per fin., and two stopes
in the bottom of the same level, are turning out 5 tons
each per fun In the 248 fm. level the lode is yielding 7
tons of good ore per fm.; 505 tons have been sampled
for January and February, and 450 tons are expected to
be raised fur March and April.
At the hi-monthly meeting of the Keswick Mining
Company, the statement of accounts showed a balance in
favour or mines of 981. 13s. 2d., and a profit of 411. on
the Jan. and Feb. workings. The report from the lead
mines aro highly favourable.
At the South Wheal Tolgus meeting, hold at the mine
on Wednesday, the accounts were produced, showing-
Belence last account, 4101. 3s. 11d.; ores sold, less dues,
1,65./..133. 1 1 d.-2,397/. 2s. 10d.-Costs and merchants'
1,251/. 10s. 4d. A dividend of 21. 203. per share
(64A) was declared; leaving balence,in favour of ad.
venturers, 505/. 12s. 6d.
At the West Wheal Seton meeting, held at the mine
on Tuesday, the accounts for January and February
were presented, showing-Balance last account 1181.
133. 4d.; costs and merchants' bills, 781/. 15s. 51.----900/.
Bs. 9d.-Orss sold, lose dues, 5581. 13s. Bd.; call in
January, 2001,; leaving halance against adventurers,
1411 15s. Id.
At the Laealseeooe Wheal Maria meeting, the state-
ment of accounts showed a balance of 237/. Os. 2d. against
mine. From the great improvement which has recently
taken place (and, acting upon the recoternendation of
Mr. A. Murray, 300., the adoption of more vigorous
operations), the meeting resolved upon a special meeting
being convened for the llth April,
flcient call to meet their iffsproved prospect:.
t
At the hi-monthly meeting of the Henpeck Silver-
Lead Mining Company, the valance-sheet showed a
credit of 1311. in favour of mire; forof
• the purpose
meeting costs of future operations, a call of nr.
per share
was deemed necessary. The prospects of the mine are
considered highly favourable.
The Welsh mines, especially in Cardigan, are repro-
seatedgairLi
to he looking remarkably well. At Be„
the winter lode, in the 52 fm. level, has impeeeente,
yielding from 20 to 25 cwts. of ore per fan. At I.lwyn-
malt es, the 8 fm. level west is in a very good course
of
tee, and the steps over this level have the finest lode
yet seen-30 tons have been sampled.
A large number of shares in Bled: Craig and Cruigton
have changed hands.
The directors of Carn Brea Mine declared, on Tuesday
leer, a dividend of 3,0001. for the two months, being 3/.
per share. The mine is represented to be looking re-
markably well.
In Foreign Mines there has been a considerable amount
of business transacted in Imperial Brazilian, United
Mexican, and National Brazilian shares, arising from
the very favourable accounts received from the mines
during the week. St. John del Rey, Cop!apo, Cobre,