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The Sun.
London, England, 1857-12-19

RUSSIA.

With a view to improve the communications with
Persia, and also of taking up a more imposing
attitude towards her, the Emperor has just given
his approbation to a proposal made by the Stadt-
holder of the Caucasus, that a town and a port
shall be erected on the north-western bank of the
Caspian Sea in connection with Petrowski, a third-
rate fortress already existing there. There seems to
be a fair prospect of the town, Azc., soon coming into
existence, for great attractions are offered to settlers
there in the shape of 10 years' freedom from all
taxes, 47c., and foreigners of all countries and
ranks are admissible to settle there. By the erec-
tion of a town on this spot Russia will come into
close propinquity with the wild tribes of the
Turcomans that inhabit the eastern coast of the
Caspian ; hitherto the nearest point was Astrachan,
on the western coast, which, in spite of Russia
having monopolised the whole maritime traffic of
the Caspian, doubtless offers less facilities for com-
munication than a neighbouring spot on land will.
The town and port, which are to bear the same
name as the fortress, are to be placed under the
rule of the commander of the troops on the Caspian
Sea, at present Prince Orbeliani. It may there-
fore be looked on as a matter of certainty that
within a ye: y fuw years Russia will bo mistress
of the entire littoral of the Caspian, as she is
already of its waters.

PRUSSIA .
The Prussian Correspondence says :—" The
Ministers of the Interior and Finance have ad-
dressed a circular to all the governors of the dis-
tricts of the kingdom, having for object to prevent
the title of Serene Highness' being given to per-
sons who have no right to it. Serious abuses have,
says the circular, taken place on this subject, and
tend to remove the limits which separate the h'gh
from the inferior nobility. The circular points out
the laws and ordinances which regulate such matters,
and enjoins attention to them. The title of 'Serene
Highness' in Prussia, it says, only belongs to 24
London, England, 1857-12-19

CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow-
ng company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance of
11,lections from all tho popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS,
CHORUSES, GLEES, DUETS, &c., viz. :—Miss Russell,
Mrs. Badzey, Madlle. Marietta, Mrs. Palmyre, Kiss Bru-
bell, and Madame Marietta ; Herr F. Jonghmans, Mr.
Renshaw, R. Grover, T. Farrant, S. Jones, J. Barker,
W. Melling, Senor Antonio, E. L. Hime, and Mr. St.
♦lbyn Messrs. 5, Collins, W. 1. Critchuleld, and E. Mack-
bey. Pianoforte, Mr. Cecil Hicks; harmonium, Master
Williams ; Director, Herr F. Jonghmans. Commence at
Oven o'clock precisely. Suppers, dgc., until twelve o'clock.
London, England, 1857-12-19

SPORTING I N TELLIGENCE.

BETTING AT MANCHESTER.—FamAT.
TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS STAKES.
6to 1 agst Clydesdale (taken)
7to 1 agst Brother to Marchioness (taken)
Bto 1 agst Happy Land (taken)
9 to 1 agst Lord of Lorn (taken)
10 to 1 agst Toxophilite (offered)
20 to
1 agst Cox wold (taken)
The horses principally backed were Clydesdale and
Brother to Marchioness, Clydesdale being the most in
request.
London, England, 1857-12-19

LOCAL SHARE MARKET&•

)11.2•TCHESTER, DEC. 18.
STOCK ExcHANial3.—The market opened active to
-dar:
and a large general business was transacted. Leeds 92t
Ditto, new, 15-16 dis.—North Eastern, Berwicks,'24--
Eastern Counties, 1 li—Sheffields, 39—Dovers, 20 9i6
London and North Westerns, 96—Blackburn, 9i---Naai
Lancashire, 91—Midlands, 88g—North &affords, 4 die--
Grand Trunk of Ounada, 10i—South Westerns, 891--
Dutch Rhenish, ti d--heffields, 61. Prof., p—Uni"
Bank, par.

818 BLINGHAM, DEC. 18. •
STOCX EXCHANG E.—Busineea in the market generally
active to-day, with a moderate business. Birmingham
Banking Company, 27—Birmingham and Staffordshire
Gas, u6i—BirmnigkLana Waterworks, 30i.
London, England, 1857-12-19

(N ~ 20,434.)

PUBLIOATIO,NS.

Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.,
0 R P II A N
By the Author of "MARGARET MAITLAND,"

" A very pleasing and charming story—the production of a
gifted writer—one who possesses a pectilhir fascination in her style,
which Is something beyond an interesting narrative, or a power of
vigorous description."—Sun.
Hurst and lllackett, Publishers, successors to Henry Colbuin.
London, England, 1857-12-19

(N_„ 20,434.)

PUBLICATIO S.

NOVO ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.,
0 R P II A N S.
By the Author of "MARGARET MAITLAND,"
" A very pleasing and charming story—the production of a
gifted writer—one who possesses a peculiar fascination in her style,
which is something. beyond an interesting narrative, or a power of
vigorous description."— Sun.
Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, successors to Henry Colburn.
London, England, 1857-12-19

SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS.

William Brown and Co., oil merchants, Glasgow.
John Dl'Dougall, cattle dealer, Rothesay.
Charles Greenshields Reid, writer to the signet, Porto.
hello.
James Simpson, solicitor, Keith, Banffshire.
David Neill, stones are manufacturer, Glasgow.
William Bailey, jun., merchant, Edinburgh and Leith.
William Hailstones, grocer, Clarkston, Lanarkshire.
Patrick R. Russell, draper, Bathgato.
Alex. Chalmers, grocer, Greenock.
London, England, 1857-12-19

BANK OF ENGLAND.

An Account, pursuant to• the Act 7th and Bth Victoria, cap. 32, for
the Week ending on Wednesday, the 16th day of December, 1857.

ISSUE DEPARTMENT.

Notes issned
N.lt. Of witch two
millions are issued tut-
der the authot:ty of
the letter from the
First Lord of the Trea-
sury and the Chancel-
lor of the Exchequer.

Government debt.... 11,015,100
Other securities .... 5,459,900
Gold coin and bullion 8,925,735
Silver bullion— • •

£25,400,735

£25,400,735
M. MARSHALL, Chief Cashier.
;r, 1857.

Dated the 17th clay of December

BANKING Dl
Proprietors' capital .. 14,653,000
Rest....
doposit6 (in-
E whequer,
Commissio ers of
National Debt, Sav-
bur,' Ilpnks and

:PARTMENT.

Government securities
(includz.neadWeight
Annuity) .. • • • • 5,446,131
()herSecurities 29,264,040
No es
Gold and Silver Coin.. 525,120

/ Mend Accounts) 6,911,352
Other deposits 15.077,428
Seven Day and other
ills ...... ......., 893,754

.Z 10,993,366

£ 0,993,36 G
MARSIIALL, Chief Cashier.

Dated th 3 17th day of Dec., 185'

AVERAGE PRICE OF SUGAR.
The Average Price of Brown or Muscovado Sugar, com-
puted from the returns made in the week ending Dec.
15, 1857, exclusive of the Duties of Customs paid or
payable thereon, on the importation thereof into Great
Britain : . d.
From the British Possessions in America 26 1
Muscovado, the produco of the ILuuritius
Muscovado, the produce of the Bast Indies
26 10:1
Average iof the above tn... descriptiong. 21
f , , 11.

Country Market%
London, England, 1857-12-19

ALMSTIOUSES FOR SALE

G. A well•erectcd ESTATE near Kew-gardens, healthful and
convenient for omnibus. rail, or beat.
OFFICES AND RESIDENCES TO LET.

7. The OFFICES, 25, Poultry, and 13, Gresham-street. The
RESIDENCES (under 201. rent) at Daleton, Holloway, and Kew.
replete with every convenience.
Apply to Palmer and Co., 13, Gresham-street, Guildhall.
London, England, 1857-12-19

LLOYD'S saIPPING.—(This Day,)

I,OgDON, Dee. 19.—Wind this day at noon, S.W.;
light breeze and fine.
GLOUCESTER, Dec. 18.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—Lady
Peel, from Quebeo.
NEWPORT, Dec. 17.—Wind W.—Arrived—Asia, from
London for Bahia.
QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 17.—Wind S.S.W.—Arrived—
Adam Card, from Corsica.
PLYMOUTH, Dec. 18.—Wind W.—Arrived—James P.
Keelie, from London for New York ; Voyageuer, Shields,
for Bermuda.

SHIELDS, Dec. 18.—. Wind N.—Arrived—Richard
Reynolds, from Aguelas. Sailed—G. R. Cair, for Ha-
varnish.
COWES, Dec. 'S.—Wind S.S.W.--Arrived—Superior,
from Chinches.
CAEDIFF, Dec. 17.—Wind S.W.—Arrived--Barger-
maeter, from Messina.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
SOUTHAMPTON Saturday Morning.
Wind W., nearly calm ; fine.
Arrived—Hamburgo, (s.)s,
y from
e Gefion, Hamburg.
Sailed—Wonder, (a.), for Jeri sey ; Alliance, (s.), Havre.
Lpeupcm, Saturday Morning.
. Barcelona; Havre, (s.),
Arrived—Crimea, from Bombay ; Mary Black, Bonny ;
Sobraon, Arnberg ; Sea Ring, Quebec ; Thames,
Dispatch,llJnaWhvrni'ens,d; w .s.vir. (4.), Jersey
N.B. ;Eugenia,Marseilles; Etoile, Alexandria;
Ed. Barrett, 9irgepti.
off_maggie, Milker, cornelia.‘
Standing for Beaurouris Bay—Jas. Perkins.
Sailed—Sophia and Emily, for Newfoundland; Dyson,
Aspinwall; Tornado, Melbourne.

(BY SUBMARINE AND BRITISH TELEGRAPH.)
GRAVESEND, Saturday Morning.
Wind S.S.W. ; tide, last hours' ebb ; weather light, and
fine.
Arrived, Dec. 18,--eity of Durham, from Madras.
Arrived, Dec. 19.—Exmouth, from Rouen; Emile,
Dunkirk; Panther, steamer, Boulogne.
Sailed, Dec. D.—Hanover, steamer, for Ostend.
DEAL, Saturday Morning.

Wind N.W., light,
Passed.—Thomson Sankey, jun., for Mauritius; Mag-
London.
Sailed.—H.M.S. Lyn.,
; Lord Dalhousie, Bombay—all from
for Westward; Stuart Wortley,
goiael,cuSttt.a
; Michaels
Napo:e 0 n
111., Bombay ; Zoe, Table Bay ;
Eliza Cory, Mauritius • with several others, outward
bound ; Chieftain, London, to repair damages sustained
by getting on shore at Beachy Head.
The John Bunyan remains to repair damages sustained
by the Napoleon 111. coming into collision with her while
in the act of anchoring,

NETLEY HOSPITAL. —Further medical reports on the
site of Netley Hospital were ordered to be printed on
the 11th of December by the hon. the House of
Commons. The reports themselves are now quite out
of date, the latest occurring on March 14, 1856,
while their substance and result are already known to
the public.
London, England, 1857-12-19

QT. M ART I N'S-H AL L. -HANDEL'S
MESSIAH will be repeated on Monday next, December 21,
under the direction of Mr. JOHN IHILLAH. Principal vocalists—
Miss Kemble, Miss Messent, Miss Palmer, Mr. montem Smith, Mr.
Thomas, Mr. ,tanley. Tickets, Is., 2s. 6d.; stalls, ss. For the
season, stalls, 30s. ; galleries, 15s. New subscribers entitled to three
extra admissions.

NEW SERIAL BY SHIRLEY BROOKS.
With the Magazines, with twp Illustrations by John Tenniel, Part I.
(complete in Twelve), price One Shilling.- . _
THE G-ORDIAN
By SHIRLEY. BROOKS,. Author of "Aspen. Qourt."
London: Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street.
London, England, 1857-12-19

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

BETTING AT MANCHESTER.—FRIDAY.
TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS STAKES.
6to 1 aget Clydesdale (taken)
7 to 1 agst Brother to Marchioness (taken)
8 to 1 agst Happy Land (taken)
9 to 1 agst Lord of Lorn (taken)
10 to 1 agst Toxophilite (offered)
20 to 1 aget Coxwold (taken)
The horses principally backed were Clydesdale and
Brother to Marchioness, Clydesdale being the most in
request.
London, England, 1857-12-19

ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE.

NORTHERN CIRCUIT. —DURHAM, DEC. 17.
(Before Mr. Justice Crpmpton )
John Hodgson, aged 29, and Samuel Cook, aged
24, were indicted for a garotte robbery at West
Hartlepool, on the 13th of October last, and steal-
ing a purse and 2/. 19s. 6d. from Mr. David Hume.
Mr. Price i;proseauted, and Mr. Davison de-
fended the prisoners.
It appeared that about half-past 10 o'clock on
the night in question, Mr. David Hume, the pro-
secutor, was returning home from the Athenaeum
in West Hartlepool, where he had been delivering
a lecture. On his way he heard a cry close to him
of " Hallo, I say 1" and turning round to see what
it was, a man's armwas suddenly thrown round his
neck, and the person doing it struck his knee in his
back and rendered him powerless. At the same
blatant another man rifled his pockets of his purse,
containing two sovereigns and 193. 6d. in silver.
The man who had got the money then ran away.
The other man held him about half a minute until
the other had got some little distance, and then
loosed hold of him and also ran. The prosecutor
immediately followed, and never lost sight of either
of them, and was perfectly certain as to the indentity
of both the prisoners. He was perfectly cool and
sober at the time, and although the robbery was
only the affair of a moment he distinctly saw the
man who robbed him, who was the prisoner Cook,
and he was within two yards of the other man when
he followed him. Meeting the police they were
both taken into custody.
The defence was set up that the prisoners were
lot clearly identified.
The jury found both the prisoners guilty, and
His lordship sentenced them to be imprisoned 15
calendar months with hard labour.
The rest of the day was occupied in trying Mint
cases and charges of a trivial nature.
•The grand jury were discharged to-night, and
His lordship, in dismissing them, said he had
been occupied two days aiding the magistrates to
try cases usually tried at quarter sessions, while the
real assize business would probably occupy him
when he ought to be trying prisoners in Northum-
berland.
His lordship tc -night sat late in order to dispose
of as many of the lighter cases as po3sible.
London, England, 1857-12-19

COTTAGES FOR SALE.

4. A COTTAGE RESIDENCE, held for 300 years at 31. 3s
Price 2001.

_ .._., ........
5. A Small RESIDENCE near Kew-gardens, held for 99:years
at 5/. Price 2001.
ALMSHOUSES FOR SALE.

6. A well-crected ESTATE near Kew-gardens, healthful and
convenient for omnibus, rail, or boat.

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OFFICES AND RESIDENCES TO LET.
7. The OFFICES, 25, Poultry, and 13, Gresham-street. The
RESIDENCES (under 201. rent) at Daleton, Holloway, and New,
replete with every convenience.
London, England, 1857-12-19

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessees, Messrs. Robaon and Emden.
THIS EVENING, will be performed a new and original
06medietta, by Sterling Coyne, Esq., called WHAT WILL
THEY SAY AT BROMPTON I Mr. Robson, (Ice.
After which, LEADING STRINGS.
To conclude with 130 JTS AT THE SWAN. Mr. Robson,
Mr. H. Wigan, and Mrs. Emden.
Commence at half-past Seven.
London, England, 1857-12-19

BELGIUM.

In the Belgian Chamber of Representatives, yes-
terday, M. Verhaegen, a liberal member, was
elected President, by GO votes to 32, given to M.
de Theux. M. Orts, liberal, and M. Dole; of mo-
derate views, were nominated Vice-Presidents. The
bureau having been constituted, M. Verhaegen
ascended to the President's seat, and returned
thanks for the honour done him, declaring that he
looked on his nomination as a flattering recompense
for any services he might have rendered to his
country and his party. "I shall always remain,"
said the hon. gentleman, " what I have been
during my whole political career—attached to the
cause of order and liberty, and devoted to the con-
stitutional monarchy, which is the best guarantee
of public happiness and nationality. These aro
points on which every shade of opinion in the
Chamber will agree. In conclusion, I have to
state that I shall endeavour to evince the strictest
impartiality in the exercise of my functions, ani
shall aim at urging on rapidly the business of the
Chamber." (Applause.) The sitting then termi-
nated. Of all the late election returns not one has
been invalidated.
London, England, 1857-12-19

HAY MARKETS.

SmrrrinELD.—Meadow hay, 2/ 10s to 41 N; clover,
3/ 15s to 5/ ss; and straw, 1/ Gs to 1/ 105 per lo.io
A moderate supply, and a fair demand.
CUMBERLAND. —Meadow hay, 21124 to 4/ Os ; clover,
3/ 15s to 51 5s ; and straw. 1/ 5s to 1/ 103 per load.
Both hay and straw moved off slowly, at our quotations.

WILITEOHAPEL.—Meadow hay, 2/ 8s to 4/ Os ; clover,
3/ 15s to 51 ss; and straw, 1/ 4s to 1/ 95 per load.
Clover hay was firm, Otherwise the trade ruled iaaotiv e
London, England, 1857-12-19

LIVERPOOL-DEC. 18.

There was only a slender attendance this morning, and
the show of wheat samples was very small, holders firmly
requiring the full prices of Tuesday, and only a limited
business was done. Flour moved very slow, at late rates.
Indian corn 6d to 8d dearer. No• other change in quota-
tions, and altogether it was an insipid market.

WAKEFIELD—Dzo. 18.
There was a steadier market for wheat, and for parcels
of useful red an advance of Is per qr was given in some in-
stances on last week's rates. Beans is lower. Barley in
moderate request at late rates. In oats and shelling no
alteration.

Averages week ending Dec. 14 :
Wheat, 49s 71d I Oats, 27s —d Peas, 40s 6d-
Barley, 36s I Beans, 40s 3A I Rye,

EXETER—DEC. 18.
CORN.—Wheat, Os .to 6s 6d ; barley, 4s Od to 45 6d
grinding do., Os Od to Os Od. Oats, Ps 9d to 3s Ocl•
Beans, Os Oil to 0 Od. Peas, OOs Od to OOs Od.
FLOUR.—Fine, 37s Od to 38s Od; seconds, —s Od to 36e
Od per sack.
CATTLE..-There was a small supply of bullocks. Best
beef, from lOs 6d to lls Od per score ' • inferior, 7s to 8s per
score ; fat calves, Od to 6d per ib ; barrenners, Os Od to Oa
Od. per store ; cows and calves, 121. to 201. bs ; butchers'
calves, Od to 7d per lb., rearing calves —s to a each;
sheep, ewes and lambs, 21. 5s to 31. 5s per couple; ewes. Ott
to 66d; wethers, 7d —d ; lambs, 7tid to 0 per lb. rigs,
large size, —s to —s ; second size, —s to —s ; sliP
to —s ; suckers, —s to —s. Rough fat, 4id per lb'
Pork carcases from 8s Od to 9s Od per score.
London, England, 1857-12-19

Apply to Palmer and co., 13, Gresham-streot, Guildhall.

TIRAUGHTS round DOORS and WINDOWS
effectually PREVENTED by GREENWOOD'S PATENT
INDIA-RUBBER STOPS, and Self-acting Spring Stops for the
bottoms of doors. The most imperfect door can be made air-tight
without re-hanging.—Men sent to take orders and dx them if re-
quired.—J. Greenwood, carpenter, 10, Arthur-street west, Lon-
don-bridge.
London, England, 1857-12-19

BRISTOL SUGAR—Dze. 18.

The market contintues in precisely the same state as
noticed for several weeks past. Beth refiners and grocers
are ready purchasers of all descriptions suitable to their
purposes ; but prices are almost daily rather easier--net-
withstanding the supplies • are anything but large. For
floating cargoes there is also a steady demand, at mode'
rate rates. Refiner's produce sells freely, and nearly all
descriptions command former prices. The market for
rum has been better supplied with samples, but buyers
have shown no disposition for business, and we are cone'
quently without any sales to report.

COAL MARKET.—DEo. 18.
Prices of Coals ;peer ton at the close of the market

s. d.I Wallsend, kge.
Bebside's Hartley
Howard's West Hartley iNison's Duffryn. 21 6
Netherton l5 0, Russell's Hetton 18 3
Davison's West Hartley 15 0; l9 3
Hetton
6 1
Walker Primrose .........13 6 Gosforth
Longridge's Wst Har tl ey 15 0' Hartley ... .. ......... '. l4 6
6
Morpeth West Hartley 14 6. Re ugh Hall l7
Tantield Moor 8ute5......13 31Whitworth l6 0
Wylam
West Hartley Grey's... 34, 6icassop
....................... 18
Haswell Gas l4 01 Eden Main ............... 17 9
Htl'pool West Hartley ..,15 o'Riddell ................ .... 16 S
.
Braddyll .. . .... . ......... .. 1! :
Montague Garesfield.....
Gibson ... 16 3
11 6
Ships at market

Wallsend, &o.

;, 81; sold, 68.

COURSE OF EXCHANGE.-YEEXODAY•

tm5terdam............ 11 18 Gibraltar •• •• 70
Witt°, three months .. 12 234 Leghorn .• ••
R0tterdam............12 2%, Genoa ........ •• 26 35
Antwerp ••• • •. 25 80 Milan •• •" -
Brussels .... • 25 80 Venice.. •••• • • •• "
aarnburgh 13 1214 Naples • • •.. 40%
Altena .. •• .. Palermo .. • • ...... 122%
Varis ••"'•• • • • • 25 50 Messina ....... 122}.
Do. three months ... 26 85 Lisbon •• .. • . b 1 %,
Marseilles .......... „ 26 90 ,Oporto ....... ....... • • b2g
Bourdeauz .......... 'Rio Janeiro •• • • ••
Frankfort-on-Maine I'l2 Buenos Ayres.. ••• • • •
„ , .. New York,6o daye sight
Vienna •• 11 10 Philadelphia ..........
Trieste— .... ••• • •• 11 12 j PRICES OF BULLION, PBX OBI_
Petersburg 3334 Foreign Gold in Bars £3 17 :5_
Madrid ~.. 47k, Portugal Gold Coin .. 0
Cadiz . 47% Mexican Dollars .... 0 0 p
Barcelona -• •• •• .• New Dollars 00 °
Seville... . .• Silver in bars 52 11
London, England, 1857-12-19

V' EST NEWS

TRIESTE, DEC. 18.

Lord Stratford de Redcliffe has arrived here.
According to accounts from Constantinople of the
12th, M. de Lesseps was about to apply for a
firman for cutting the canal through the Isthmus
of Suez, and was to be supported by the ministers
of the foreign powers. A body of 20,000 Rus-
sians is marching on the Caucasus, to reinforce
the army of General Bariatinski.

FRANCE.
PARIS, FRIDAY.

The Pays says, on the 25th of October, Admiral
Seymour had caused his squadron to take up new
positions in the Chinese waters. The English fleet
consists of 20 vessels, including 11 gunboats. A
complete blockade is established. The same com-
munication adds that a great amount of revolu-
tionary material exists amongst the Chinese in the
city of Canton. In fact, the town was expected
to be attacked by bands hostile to the Celestial
authority.
BOURSE, Dec. 18.—Half-past 3 o'clock. The
market has been rather buoyant to-day on a report
that the rate of discount would certainly be re-
duced to 5 per cent. on the 31st Dec. Sales for
realisation caused a slight downward movement
towards the close. Last quotations :

Cash. fr. End of Month.
4i per Cents
3 per Cents 67 10 67 20
Bank Shares 3150 Credit Foncier 570
Credit Mobilier 73d. 50 Roman
Do. Account 732 50 Austrian -
Belgian 4..
Fiedmontese (5) 9O Home Debt
London, England, 1857-12-19

John Haly and Co
A. Hill

Powles, Brothers, and Co.
Dennistoun and Co. .

50,000
2,143,701

Benno* Twentyman, and 8igg..... 257,694
Broadwood and Barclay
Joseph Foot and Sons.. 27,610
*Sanderson, Sandeman, and Co 5,298,297
Wilson, Morgan, and Co.
Fitch and Skeet. 55,000
Draper, Pietroni, and Co., about . 300,100
Jellicoe and Wix

Jose P. de Sa and Co
Bardgett and Picard
, Hoare Buxton, and Co

15,230
85,142
46 i,601

Edwards and katthie, about
E. Sieveking and Son, about
Allen, Smith, and Co.
Svensden and Johnson

. 350,000
4• -00,000
▪ 20,306
. not stated
London, England, 1857-12-19

DENMARK.

A Copenhagen letter of the 13th says :—" The
First Chamber has followed the example of the
Second, and voted almost unanimously the sum
of 450,000 rixdollers, asked for by the Minister
of Finance, to be devoted to the most pressing
wants of the commercial community. A fresh
sum of money has just been sent to the banking
house of which the Danish consul-general at Ham-
burg is head, and one of the directors of the Bank
of Copenhagen still remains at Hamburg to take
up the bills over due, and which the Bank had put
into circulation after they had discounted them.
Yesterday, a deputation of four of the principal
merchants went to the palace of Fredricksborg, to
request the King to grant out of the reserve
fund of the monarchy, a temporary loan of four
millions of rixdollars (nearly twelve millions of
francs) on good guarantee and on the deposits of
merchandise. The King replied that he had been
made aware of the present deplcrable condition of
Danish commerce, that ho hoped those sufferings
would be but of short duration, and that as a con-
stitutional sovereign he would arrange with his
Government for the prompt adoption of measures
to ward off the effects of the crisis which weighs so
heavily Oil the whole country."
London, England, 1857-12-19

LONDON, SATURDAY, DEC. 19, 1857.

g A second report has been published by certain
members of the Army Purchase Commission, who
did not concur with the majority of their col-
leagues even to the limited extent to which they
went, in recommending that the important office
of Lieutenant-Colonel, practically the Commander
of the regiment, should be filled by selection
rather than by purchase.

The reasons for that dissent by the Right Hon.
EDWARD ELLICE, M. P., Lieutenant-General
WYNYARD, C-8., and Sir H. J. BENTINCK, K.C.8.,
have only just been given to the community,
although it would appear from the date of
the document, that it was signed on the
1/4of lagnst last, some four months and a half
ago /14.e.NInet understand the reasons for the
delay. Th4i,
Iseesent report runs counter to public
opinion in relecting any
change, and, desiring to
maintain the present
system of promotion by
purchase without than
ge or modification. It
might, therefore, have been considered desirable
to withhold it during the Parliamentary
Session,
18 itmight have occasioned considerable discus-
sion in the popular branch of the Legi.lAture.
But surely it might have been earlier communi-
cated, so that all parties interested might have
had 'ample opportunities of studying, and, if de-
sirable, replying to the arguments contained
therein !

Mr. ELLioz and those who agree with him,:
" fully admit the abstract objections tJ purchase."
Nay more, they declare that they should 44 not
be prepared to advise the introduction of the
principle if they did not find it already established,
and interwoven with the whole regimental sys-
tem." This admission is fatal to the whole argu-
London, England, 1857-12-19

WESTMINSTER.

EXTRAORDINARY APPLIOATION.—A very respectable-
looking middle-aged woman, made the following extraor-
dinary application to Mr. Arnold :
Applicast stated that her name was Miller, and that
she was a widow, keeping a provision-shop. She had
been defrauded of upwards of 201., by which she had
been almolt ruined. A few months ago a woman, whom
sbe took to he respectable, came to her and inquired
whether she would give her credit for some provisions,
until the Duke of Cambridge came to town, when her
steward would call and pay her. She consented to do
so, and the woman contracted a debt of 2/., when a man
of very respectable appearance came to her shop, and
representing himself to be the steward, told her she
might give the woman who had had the things the
credit she required, and he would see her paid ; the
Duke of Cambridge was not at that time in town, but
would return to London in about three weeks, when
he (the steward) would come and settle the account.
After this, applicant considering that all was
quite right, trusted the woman to the amount of 201.,
part of which was lent money, and, then, having given
as much credit as she possibly could, applicant, finding
that the steward did not make his appearance, went both
to Palace-yard and to Kew in quest of him, and then
discovered that no such person was known there.
Mr. Arnold—How came you to give credit? Was it
merely upon the inlniry of whether you would do it
until the Duke of Cambridge came to town ?I
Applicant—Yes, sir.
Mr. Arnold—Then, if any one came and asked whe-
ther you would trust them till Prince Albert came to
tonw, would you do it ?
Applicant—Well, I don't know about that. The
woman showed me a child which she said she had had
by the Duke, and when the man, who called himself the
steward, came, of course I thought it was all right, but
I afterwards found that I had been imposed upon and
swindled, for there is no person of the steward's name,
eves in the Duke's establishment. _

Mr. Arnold put some further questions upon the legal
bearing of the case, and then advised the applicant to
lay the matter before an attorney, which she promised
to do.
London, England, 1857-12-19

'LAT EST NEWS

TRIESTE, DEC. 18.

Lord Stratford do Redcliffe has arrived here.
According to accounts from Constantinople of the
12th, M. de Lesseps was about to apply for a
firman for cutting the canal through the Isthmus
of Suez, and:was to be supported by the ministers
of the foreign powers. A body of 20,000 Rus-
sians is marching on the Caucasus, to reinforce
the army of General Bariatinski.

FRANCE.
PARIS, FRIDAY.

The Pays says, on the 25th of October, Admiral
Seymour had caused his squadron to take up new
positions in the Chinese waters. The English fleet
consists of 20 vessels, including 11 guni..oats. A
complete blockade is established. The same com-
munication adds that a groat amount of revolu-
tionary material exists amongst the Chinese in the
city of Canton. In fact, the town was expected
to be attacked by bands hostile to the Celestial
authority.
BOURSE, Dec. 18.—Half-past 3 o'clock. The
market has been rather buoyant to-day on a report
that the rate of discount would certainly be re-
duced to 5 per cent. on the 31st Dec. Sales for
realisation caused a slight downward movement
towards the close. Last quotations :

Cash. ft. End of 3ronth.
4i per Cents
3 per Cents 67 10 67 20
Bank Shares 3150 Credit Foncier 570
Credit Mobilier 732 50 Roman B6
Do. Account 732 50 Austrian -
Belgian 4..
Piedmontese (5) 9O Home Debt
London, England, 1857-12-19

RUSSIA.

With a view to improve the communications with
Persia, and also of taking up a more imposing
attitude towards her, the Emperor has just given
his approbation to a proposal made by the Stadt-
holder of the Caucasus, that a town and a port
shall be erected on the north-western bank of the
Caspian Sea in connection with Petrowski, a third-
rate fortress already existing there. There seems to
be a fair prospect of the town, &c., soon coming into
existence, for great attractions are offered to settlers
there in the shape of 10 years' freedom from all
tixes, &c., and foreigners of all countries and
ranks are admissible to settle there. By the erec•
tion of a town on this spot Russia will come into
close propinquity with the wild tribes of the
Turcomans that inhabit the eastern coast of the
Caspian e
of
t ffic of
OCnthiaen
ohsittehrenrtooothaestn, ewarheisethr
iinutswpiats
RussiaAstrachan,
having monopolised the whole maritime
forra com-
munication than a neighbouring
the Caspian, doubtless offers less
spot
on land will.
name as the fortress, are to be
placed the Caspian
the same
rule
ot of wthe
acno dm
rap port,
under the
Orbeliani. It may there-
Sea, at present Prince
ewr ho ifcthh
ea
tr
reo
otpos. bearon
will be mistress
of the entire littoral of
the Casp
already of its waters. •, as she is
foil be looked on as a matter of certainty that
within a very few years Russia
ian
London, England, 1857-12-19

SPAIN.

The Madrid journals of the 14th have arrived.
The Espana denounces with some vehemence the
supposed project of the United States against Cuba,
and accuses President Buchanan of personally en-
couraging them. With regard to the proposition
for purchasing the island, which it says the new
Minister of the United States, who is about to
arrive in Madrid, is expected to make, the Espana
declares that Spain cannot entertain it without
dishonour. But the United States will seize the
first opportunity, either " by piratical expeditions,
or exciting insurrections, or any other anode what-
ever," of possessing themselves of the island, the
Espana does not doubt, and it complains that
under such circumstances the Government displays
" a great want of caution, and an inexplicable
security." At Vittoria, the birth of the Prince of
the Asturias had been celebrated with extraordinary
pomp, and in numerous other towns there had
been rejoicings., The Gazette publishes addresses
of congratulation to the Queen ou the occasion.
The report that Marshal O'Donnell was likely to
take command of the Halberdiers at the palace is
stated to be unfounded ; but it is alleged that he
and his friends though maintaining a certain degree
of independence intend to support the Government.
The rumours that ministerial changes were immi-
nent which had been current for some time had at
last died away, and the organs of the Cabinet say
it possesses the full confidence of the Crown. The
Duke de Valencia (Narvaez) having been men-
tioned as likely to enter a new ministerial combi-
nation, the Estado says that he has no desire to
return to power. Nothing has been settled with
regard to the choice of a President for the Chamber
of Deputies.
London, England, 1857-12-19

I-WESTERN and MID-
UEISTMAS HOLIDAYS.

TICKETS will be issued from

4uPiast and SECOND CLASS DAY
e EastonStation, LONDON, to-
Lincoln
York
i- Colllnghani' Bradford
o
• ' Newprk Leeds
Fiskerton Normanton
LThowurdtigaarmton Oakenshaw
Nottingham
, Derby " 1 Doncaster
Derby
Masborough.
_._°7 All trains on Thursday, Dec. 44,- available to return with by the
unary trains up to and including Tuesday, Dec. 29.
any tickets will also be issued from the above stations to London.
By order.
General Manager's Office, Euston Station, December, 1857.

LONDON and NORTH-WESTERN RAIL-
' • WAY.--CHRISTMAs HOLIDAYS.
Thai DJ& a.m; Down Mail Train from London willrun as nsnal on
,j4ristmas-day, excepting over the Chester and Holyhead Railway,
and to Leeds only over the Midland line.
The other Trains from 1 ondon on Christmas day will run as on
B.o.llldays, except the 10.0 a.m., which will not proceed beyond
47Won.
bAY TICKETS issned on THURSDAY, Dec. 24, and interval-
*.tilays, will be available until the following TUESDAY, Dec. 29.
By order. MARK
Peneral Manager's Office, Euston Station, December, 1857.
London, England, 1857-12-19

Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

INTERESTING CHRISTMAS PRESENT.
Now ready, in 1 vol., 10s. 6d. bound,
1" R. TUPPER'S NEW WORK.
" RIDES AND REVERIES OF "ESOP SMITH."
By MARTIN FARQUHAR TOPPER.
"Mr. Tupper's new work will do good service to his 1 terary repu-
tation. It is wr tten in a thoughtful suggestive spirit, and combines
with lucidity and acuteness of judgment, freshness of fancy and
elegance of sentiment."—Morning Post.
Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street.
London, England, 1857-12-19

EAST IN'DIA. 11OUSE, ICTif DECEMBER. 1957.
THE COURT of DIRECTORS of the EAST
INDI X. COMPANY DO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, That
a Proprietor of East India Stock, John Jones, Esq., h ,s given notice
(Ibis intention to submit the following motion at the Quarterly
General Court of the ,aid Company, appointed to be held at their
11°484, in Leadenhall-street, on WEDNESDAY next, the 23d instant,
tz. :--
" That it is due to the advancing intelligence of the people of
India that a Deputy from each University in the several
Presidencies be maintained at the public expense in this
country, with a view to inform the Proprietors as to the
• wishes and complain the people ot India."
JAMES C. MELVILL, Secretary.

LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK.
ISTR DECEMBER. 1557.
MEETING
IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the next GENERAL
of the SHAREHOLDERS of this COMPANY will
is
held in the Board Room of the Bank, in Princes-street, Mansion
Souse, on THURSDAY, the 21st day of January next, at Twelve
°clock precisely, to receive the Report of the Directors ; and to
elect four Directors in the place of Sir James Duke, Bart., M.P ;
Ambrose Moore, Esq. ; Willi un Bird, Esq. ; and John Timothy
Duey. Esq., who will on that day go out of office, in conformity
with the provisions of the Deed of Settlement : all of whom offer
themselves for re-election :—also to elect a Director in the place of
Archibald 'nestle, Esq., deceased.
Notice is also Given, that the transfer books of the Bank will be
11.0Sed on Thursday, the 31st inst., and remain so until Friday, the
15th January next.
By order of the Board.
JNO. WARDROPE, Secretary.

THE RHINE AND GERMANY. —Th e
Shortest and Cheapest Route, via Rotterdam, to the Rhine
44,1 Germany, is by THE DUTCH RFIENISH RAILWAY.
r, Through Trains, in conjunction with those of the Cologne-Minden
'°_,llDany, start three times a day.
Fifty Pounds of Luggage allowed free for each passenger.
Farther particulars forwarded, post free, on application to the
zany's London Agent, Mr. JouN C. JANSON, 61, Gracechurch-
Itree.

LONDON and NORT
LAND RAILWAYS.-1
London, England, 1857-12-19

WATCITIELD—DEa. 18.

There was a steadier market for wheat, and for parcels
of useful red an advance of Is per qr was given in some in-
stances on last week's rates. Beans la lower. Barley in
moderate request at late rates. In oats and shelling no
alteration.

Averages week ending Dee. 14 :
Wheat, 49s 7,!td I Oats, 27s —(1 I Peas, 40s 6J.
Barley, 36s 4.1 Beaus, 40s 3,ied 1 Rye, —a —d.

EXETER-DEC. 18.

- -
CORN.—Wheat, Gs Ito Gs Gd ; barley, 4s Od to 43 6(1 ;
grinding do., Og Od. to Os 041. Oats, 12s 9d to 30 N.
Beans, Os Oto 0 Od. Peas, 00s 041 to 00s Od.
FLOUR.—Fine, 37s Od to 38s Od; seconds, —s Od to 368
Od per sack.
CATTLE. —There was a small supply of bullocks. Best
beef, from lOs 6d to lls Od per score ; inferior, 7s to 8s per
score ; fat calves, Od to 6d per lb ; barrenners, Os Od to Or
Od. per score ; cows and calves, 121. to 201. ; butchers'
calves, Od to 7d per lb., rearing calves —s to —5 each;
sheep, ewes and lambs, 21. 5s to 31. 5s per couple; ewes, Ott
to 6d; wethers, 7d —d; lambs, 7d to 0 per lb. Pigs,
large size, —s to —s ; second size, —s to —s ' • slips, ---0
to —s ; suckers, —s to —s. Rough fat, 4id per lb.
Pork carcases from 8s Od to 9s Od per score.
London, England, 1857-12-19

CENTRAL AMERICA.

Nicaragua is in a deplorable state. Tho repub-
lics are quarrelling, and the irdissPnsions will favour
Walker's expedidoii. Much anxiety is felt as to
whether the British will oppose the Liudin,g of
Walker's troops. The Nicaragua and Ce,ta Rica
forces are still opposed to each other, though no
collision has yet taken place.
In Honduras and the adjoining republics the
cholera is committing fearful ravages, and business
is nearly at a standstill.
The Panama Railway Company has published a
very arbitrary bye-law, requiring that all payments
connected with the line ate to be made in Ameri-
can Currency. This is extremely hard on the for-
warding agents and others, inasmuch as all the
Americ in coin has been drained from the Isthmus.
A public meeting condemning the measure has been
held at Colon. Rumours ate afloat as t 3 the sol-
vency of one of the largest forwarding houses on
the Isthmus.

THEATRE ROYAL, A DEL PHI,
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.

THIS EVENING, will be performed THE GREEN
nusHEs, in which Madame Celeste, Mr. Wright, and Mr.
rani Bedford will perform.
Followed by the original Apropos Sketch, entit:ed THE
DRAPERY QUESTION ; or, Who's for India! Messrs.
►right, P. Bedford, C. Selby; Miss M. Wilton and Miss
Mary Keeley.
London, England, 1857-12-19

LLOYD'S BRIPPING.—(This Day.)

_ -
LONDON, Dec. lg.—Wind this day at noon, S,W.;
light breeze and fine.
GLOUCESTER, Dec. Ig.—Wind S.W.—Arrived----Lady
Peel, from Quebec.
NEWPORT, Dec. 17.—Wind W.—Arrived—Asia, from
London for Bahia.

QUEENSTOWN:Dec, 17.—Wind S.S.W.—Arrived—
Adam Card, from Corsica.
PLYMOUTH, Dec. 18.—Wind W.—Arrived—James P.
Keelie, from London for New York ; Voyageuer, Shields,
for Bermuda.

- •
SHIELDS, Dec. 18.--Wind N.—Arrived—Richard
Reynolds, from Aguelas. Sailed—G. R. Cair, for Ha-
vannah.
COWES, Dec. 18.—Wind S.S.W.---Arrived—Superior,
from Chinchas.
CARDIFF, Dec. 17.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—Barger-
master, from Messina.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRA.TIt) Morning.
Wind Saturday .atorting.
Wind W., nearly calm ; fine.
(s.),Tspliaatrbb,u(:)°,lJersey ; Gefion, Hamburg.
Wonder, (s.), for Jersey ; Alliance, (s.),
from Barcelona; Havre, (s.),
air..
LrvERPOOl,,' Saturday Hi
Havre
sAvrariirinievd;deip_d
W.S.W.
Arrived—Crimea, from Bombay ; Mary Black, Bonny ;
Sobraon, Arnberg ; See Ring, Quebec ; Thames, St.
John's, N.B. ; Eugenia,Marseilles; Etoile, Alexandria;
Ed. Barrett, Girgeiti.
Off—Maggie, Milker,
.Cornelia.i
Standing for Beaumuris Bay—Jas. Perkins.
Sailed—Sophia and Emily, for Newfoundland; Dyson,
Aspinwall; Tornado, Melbourne.

(BY SUBMARINE AND BRITISH TELEGRAPH.)
. GRASESEND, Saturday Morning.
steamer, Boulogne.
Wind S.S.W. ; tide, last hours' ebb ; weather light, and
fine.
Arrived, Dec. 19.—Exmouth, from Rosen; Emile,
—City of Durham from Madras. .
Sailed, Dec. 11—Hanover, steamer, for Ostend.
DEAL, Saturday Morning.
Wind N. W., light.
rvke d
Panther,
hlr
Passed.—Thomson Hankey, jun., for Mauritius: Mag-
DuAnrkrii
gie, St. Michael's ; Lord Dalhousie, Bombay--all from
London.
Sailed.—H.M.S. Lyrv, for Westward • Stuart Wortley,
Calcutta ; Napoleon , 111., Bombay •
Zoe, Table Bay ;
Eliza Cory, Mall'itinB ; with several others, outward
bound ; Chieftain, London, to repair damages sustained
by getting on shore at Beachy Head.
The John Bunyan remains to repair damages sustained
by the Napoleon 111, coming into collision with her while
in the act of anchoring.

NETLEY HOSPITAL. —Further medical reports on the
site of Netley Hospital were ordered to be printed on
the 11th of December by the hon. the House of
Commons. The reports themselves are now quite out
of date, the latest occurring on March 14, 1856,
while their eubBtauce and result Are already known to
the public.
London, England, 1857-12-19

PRUSSIA.

The Prussian Correspondence says :—" The
IVlinisters of the Interior and Finance have ad-
dressed a circular to all the governors of the dis-
tricts of the kingdom, having for object to prevent
the title of Serene Highness' being given to per-
sons who have no right to it. Serious abuses have,
says the cii cull'', taken pllce on this subject, and
I:n;(1 to remove the hulas which separate the high
horn the inferior nobility. The circular points out
the laws and ordinances which regulate such matters,
and enjoins attention to them. The title of 'Serene
Highness' in Prussia, it says, only belongs to 24

families ; the others having only a right to the
dignity of Prince."
A Frankfort letter, in the Zeit of Berlin, contra-
dicts the statement made by several journals that
Count Bille-Brahe, the Danish Ambassador at
Vienna, had, during his late visit to Frankfort, had
several conferences with the representatives of
Prussia and Austria. The only object of the count's
visit to Frankfort was to confer with his colleague,
M. de Bulow, the representative of Denmark at
the Germanic Diet.
London, England, 1857-12-19

iit-1 C E B E .9, 18 5

families ; the others having only a right to the
dignity of Prince."
A Frankfort letter, in the Zeit of Berlin, contra-
dicts the statement made by several journals that
Count Bille-Brahe, the Danish Ambassador at
Vienna, had, during his late visit to Frankfort, had
several conferences with the representatives of
Prussia and Austria. The only object of the count's
visit to Frankfort was to confer with his colleague,
M. de Bulow, the representative of Denmark at
the Germanic Diet.
London, England, 1857-12-19

DEATHS.

BBRINSFORD—On the 17th inst., Percy Richard Dukes, the
second son of William Beresford, Esq.. of 4, TT
_are.courtt
Temple, aged 11.
CAYLEY-011 the 15th inst , at his seat,Brom ton,Yorkshilla
Sir George Cayley, Bart., aged 85. 13
GISBORNE —On Thursday, the 17th
i inst., at Derby, in her 84t12
d last
survving daughter of the late Colonel Pole,
year Millicent, relict of John Gisborne, of an
gadbora.
Hall, Derbys Jiro. ~.,..„
GINN—On the 14th inst., at Hertford, Mr. Thomas u'"e4
aged. 74. ay
LITTLEDALE—On the 15th inst., at an advanced age, Littw
dale. . .

LONDON Printed and Published by MURDO YOTINet
of No, 112, Strand, Printer, at The Sun Mee. lit:*
112, Strand, in the Precinct of the Savoy, in the could
of Middlesex, Saturday, December 19, 1557.
London, England, 1857-12-19

BRISTOL SUGAR—DEc. 18.

The market continues in precisely the same state at
noticed for several weeks past. Beth refiners and grocers
are ready purchasers of all descriptions suitable to their
purposes ; but prices are almost daily rather easier —not-
withstanding the supplies are anything but large. For
floating cargoes there is also a steady demand, at mode-
rate rates. Refiner's produce sells freely, and nearly all
descriptions command former prices. The market for
rum has been better supplied with samples, but buyers
have shown no disposition for business, and we are cense.
quently without any sales to report.

T.—Dso. 18.
tho close of the market
Walleend, &o.

COAL MARK
Prices of Coals per ton at
s. d.
Bebside's Hartley 15 0
Howard's West Hartley !Nixon's Dui:fry%
Netherton 15 0 Russell's Hetton
Davison's West Hartley 15 0, Hetton
Walker Primrose l3 6 Gosforth .
Longridge's Wst Hartley 15 0 Hartley
Morpeth West Hartley 14 6,Heugh Hall
Tantield Moor Butes 13 3,Whitworth
Wylam
15 3iPlummer
.
West Hartley Grey's... 34 6 cassop
Haswell Gas 14 01 Eden Main ...............
Htl'pool West Hartley 15 0 Riddell
Braddyll
iMoutague Garesnold
Gibson l6 3
Ships at market, 81; sold, 63.

Wallsencl. &o.

COURSE OF EXCHANGE.—YESTEIIDAt.
smsterdam.. ........ 11 18 Gibraltar
:Ditto, three mouths .. 12 23% Leghorn
R0tterdam............12 2% Genoa ........ 2b53
Antwerp .............. 25 80 Milan •••• •• •• •• •• •• "
Brussels ..
aamburgh ............ 13 12% Naples 4O-54
.... ••
Altona ................ .. Palermo .............. 122%
25 50 Messina .......... •...
142
Do. three months . 26 SO Lisbon ..........••
Ma.neillas 26 90 Oporto .. •• •••••••• • • • • 5231
Bourdeaux ......„. ,Rio Janeiro ..... . •• --
Frankfort-on-Maine 122 Buenos Ayres...• •
'•• ••
Berlin •••••• .• New York,6o days sight
••
Vienna 11 10 'Philadelphia
Trie5te.......... II 12 I PRICES or suLtioN, Pas oz:,
Petersburg . ....
Madrid .... 4759 Portugal Gold Coin .. 0 0 _
Cadiz 47% ;Mexican Dollars .... 0 0 0
0_
Barcelona .. I New Dollars ....•. 0
Seville..
•5 275
London, England, 1857-12-26

AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, Dec. The States lying on the
Danube (Turkey, Austria, Bavaria, and Wurtem-
berg) positively deny the right of the Paris Con-
ference either to revise or to confirm their Con-
vention relative to the free navigation of the
Danube. After a careful perusal of that part of the
Vienna Congress Act which refers to the navigation
of rivers that separate or traverse different States,
and of paragraphs 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 of the
Treaty of March, 1856, it appears to me that the
convention not long since concluded by the above-
montioned river-bordering States will not, if it
is in strict keeping with the regulations which in
1815 were made by the European Powers for the
free navigation of " conventional" rivers, require
the sanction of the Paris Conjerence. In the
Vienna Act of Act of Congress it is said that the
Riverain Governments are to sanction the regula-
tinßepiesentatives, and there is no passage in the
Pa
any
way tends to invalidate
that stipulatYarnd Trraewa:lp whichup by
a Commission formed of their
iu
London, England, 1857-12-26

AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, Dec. States lying on the
Danube (Turkey, Austria,
.Bavaria, and Wurtem-
berg) positively deny the right of the Paris Con-
ference either to revise or to confirm their Con-
vention relative to the free navigation of the
Danube. After a careful perusal of that part of the
Vienna Congress Act which refers to the navigation
of rivers that separate or traverse different States,
and of paragraphs 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 of the
Treaty of March, 1856 , it appears to me that the
convention not long since concluded by the
above-
mentioned river-bordering States will not, if it
is in strict keeping with the regulations which in
1815 were made by the European Powers for the
free navigation of " conventional" rivers, require
the sanction of the Paris Conjorence. In the
Vienna Act of Act of Congress it is said that the
Riverain Governments are to sanction the regula-
tions drawn up by a Commission formed of their
Repiesentatives, and there is no passage in the
Paris Treatp which in any way tends to invalidate
that stipulation.

HAMBURG.
the Constitutionnel, says
A letter from Hamburg, dated the 23d inst., in
being restored, and business is taking a more favourable
turn. The amount of specie in the Bank is greater than
it ever hai been during the last two years; it is nearly
80,0E0,000 of marks banco. The gradual fall in therate
of discount is a proof of returning prosperity."

......,..........

The Zeit of Berlin publiihes the arrangements
decided on relative to the journey home of Prince
Frederic William of Prussia and the Princess Royal
of England after their marriage. They will embark
at London on the 2d February, on board the royal
yacht, for Antwerp, and pass the 3d at the Court of
Brussels. They will sleep on the 4th at Cologne, on
the sth at Magdebourg, and reach Potsdam on the
6th. They will stay at Hanover a few hours.
From Potsdam they will proceed to the Chateau of
Charlott enbour.g,
whence they will make their
solemn entry into Berlin on the Bth.

A letter from Berlin, of the 23d, states that the
delegates of the Customs Union to the Conference
of Vienna have not assembled on the day first
riod being postponed to the 4th of January.
fixed on for the opening of the negotiations, the pe-

The Cologne Gazette stated the other day that the
Cabiuet of Paris had forwarded to its diplomatic
repreaeutatives u note, in which it claimed for the