The Sun.
London, England, 1868-07-13 00:00:00

THE STN, EOlOO N, MONDAY EVENING, JULY 13, 1868.

trary course of policy. When the Prince is gone,
and the Generals made away with, there will still
remain enough, and more than enough, on his hands
that' will require more zeal and ability than he
possesses to deal with. The condition of Spain, and
the state to which the poorer classes is reduced, are
something frightful to contemplate, and it
is indeed idle to stem the torrent by such
paltry measures as those employed. When
one enemy is put down another will start
up, and so long as an arbitrary and aggressive
course is pursued, instead of a rational policy, there
will be no likelihood of anything prospering of a
domestic character, and certainly no stability can
be :imparted to the Government. The acts and
devices to which GONZALEZ BRAVO has had re-
course to are really contemptible, and they only
show his weakness, instead of proving his strength,
as he would fain believe. There is much to deplore
in the present aspect of Spanish affairs, and it would
almost seem as if things could not be righted until
still more serious conjunctures have arisen. We
may look upon this last proof of the indictiveness
of the Spanish Minister as a sure sign that be feels
most unsafe, and is glad of any prextext to show
that he can strike a blow. It is matter of doubt if
there was a conspiracy at all worthy of the name,
and it is certainly sure that the recent alarm that
has been made about it, and the means employed to
suppress it, are not warranted.

The Wimbledon Meeting has now become one of
the regular events of the year, and fortunately for
all concerned every season it improves in the man-
ner in which it is conducted. There has never been
much reason to find fault with the system of orga-

nisation, but every year matters have worked more

smoothly, and the unremitting attention which the
council of management have given to arrangements
has produced its effect. Notwithst tnding the great
labour which attends the organisation of so large a
camp there is no delay or difficulty in setting to
work, and those who were present on Saturday to
witness the preparations for the grand campaign
must have been gratified at the business like manner
in which the volunteers went to work, and soon
converted the common into a mimic battlefield.
The common itself is reported to be in admirable
condition, being all the better no doubt for the dry
weather, though the long threatened rain came
down heavily at night and gave the amateur
soldiers plenty of occupation in digging trenches to
allow the water to escape. There have been some
improvements made in the manner of pitching the
tents, so that free communication from one to
another will be had, and some sanitary arrange-
ments have been effected which it is thought
will be beneficial. With regard to the
actual business of the meeting, some fresh rules
have been determined upon which are calculated
to do good service. The most important is one
which provides that in case of a volunteer failing
to attend at the firing point at the specified hour,
and so by his own neglect missing the chance of
competing for the prize, he forfeits his claim for
such competition. This is a very just and reason-
able provision of which no one has any right to
complain. There is often much time lost by the
unpunctuality of competitors for the several prizes,
and spectators will rejoice over the enforcement of so
salutarya regulation. With respect to the volunteers
themselves it ought to be no hardship. Punctuality
is one of the first minor duties of the soldier, and
no efficient military work can be done without it.

It is in these matters that the chief difference is
visible between our volunteer forces and our regular
forces. The former seem too much inclined to
think that, because they are amateurs, they can
please themselves, whereas any one who forms part
of an association binds himself to comply with its
rules. The recent drawbacks to the success of the
Windsor Review were due to this want of method,
of punctuality, and of regular discipline; and, as
our Volunteers aim at something more than mere
paititne, and their capacities entitle them to respect
as valuable military auxiliaries, they should amend
these failings, and emulate the faultless punctuality
and order of the regular troops.

miscellany will notice that it, as well as the New
Monthly laagazine, has returned to the office of
Mr. Bentley, and is now published by that gentle-
man. It is lively and varied as ever, showing in-
deed a little fresh variety, and containing more
general readitig than heretofore. There are literary
articles as well as narratives of adventure and cf
travel, interspersed with poems and novels or chap-
ters of novels. " What will the World say ?" treats
of the universal supremacy of. Mrs. Grundy.•
"Three Contemporary Poets" criticises the rival
merits of Tennyson, Longfellow, and Bryant. " In
Dixie," by a Confederate staff officer, gives
but a dismal picture of prison life during
the war, while " The Companions of
Death" and " The Three Viscounts" are two tales
from continental sources. " From London to
Lahore" is the title of a paper strongly recommend-
ing the Euphrates Valley route to India.
COLBURN'S UNITED SERVICE MAGAZINE.—This
is a good number in a military sense, so
far as practical defences and fortifica-
tions aro concerned. A wonderful change has
taken place in artillery, both as regards
power and range, and consequently it necessitates a
corresponding change in knowledge and practice
almost wholly superseding the lessons of former
times, when we were presumed to be all perfection,
if not something better ! Bat experience tells ano-
ther tale, and the schoolmaster's "occupation is
gone" for the season. The world is ever changing.
Let the reader to refer to "A Brief Investigation of
Certain Principles Affecting the Employment of
Artillery in the Field," and " Fortification and the
Defences of the Kin gdom,No:ll," in the present num-
ber, for instruction and hope, particularly to some
pertinent observations of the French General
Trochu, on the improved range of musketry and artil-
lery, rendering the secret of success in rapidity of
movement on land, just as promptitude of daring
carries a ship by boarding at the lucky moment, for
luck is everything in war. "Notes on the History
of the British Soldier," by Dr. C. A. Gordon, C. 8.,
contains some interesting points of knowledge as to
the original derivation of military terms. The
infantry is derived from the Italian finite, a child,
originally applied in a fatherly sense by a com-
mander to his followers as being all of the clan, and
well known to each other. But how changed are
feelings by circumstances, though yet a genial, good
commander will carry his point by touching the
sympathy of his men far sooner by kindly conduct
than by hastiness, while he addresses his men with
a fellow-feeling----" Come on, my boys, and at
them," and a cheering hurrah. " The Naval Esti-
mates" is impartially considered, and the training,
ships for men and boys are described by the Admi-
ralty as being the best possible nurseries for the
navy, in which we cordially concur. The growing
boys see and learn their duty from the good seamen,
and eventually become themselves capital and effec-
tive sailors. Some other articles will well repay
pernsal and study.
COP.NHILL MAGAZINE. " The Bramleighs of
Bishop's Folly" is more interesting than nsuAl in
this instalment, and is in fact replete with incidents
of an exciting character. There is the daring escape
of the convict from the island, and the wonderful
discovery of hidden treasure behind frescoes, and
the claimant to the estates does not appear so bad
upon acquaint ince. " Avonhoe" is likew.se im-
pressive in this number, and the scene at the
keeper's lodge, when the elderly females touch on
the past is very powerfully sketched, and both the

mistress and her former servant are afraid of say-

ing too much or too little. The conclu ling pas-
sage of this story bids fair to be of vivid interest.

"Anarchy and Authority," by Matthew Arnold, is
again considered, and oae more appearance is to
be looked for. " Why have I Three Tails? "is an
amusing article, that is sure to attract attention.

I "Early English Newspapers" is a sketch of
olden days that will well repay. perusal ; it
shows the many serious peril 4 which surrounded
the pioneers of the daily press. Those who in the
seventeenth century " foundel the mighty system
of our newspapers" had indeed to contend with
prejudice of a most deterring character, and this
glimpse of the days that are over may well cause
surprise at the follies and absurdities which gained
ground in the minds of many who were in their
dty distinguished by wit and intelligence.. A trans-
lation of the first canto of Dante's leferuo is met
with, which is carefally renle:ed, aul an article
cannot won the Bet"
on " Earthquakes" is inteinteresting.is
aLONDONlively
sketch,S'o c E Ttlh- .o—u
though
flowit an
Anlogtre said to point
an instructive moral, since they I).tre depended on
luck not on merit. " Visits to Conntry.houses
shows up vulgarity and pretension in different
ranks, all met together on pretenci of holiday
making. " Codes. of Ceremonial" are interest-
ing and instructive, and many a novice may learn
from them. " Twice Trapped" is a very entertain-
ing sketch, in which a fickle lover is called to answer
in a very awkward fashion. "Poppies in the Corn,
or Glad flours in the Graver Years " is a very ck-
lightful sketch, which shows the charms of sea-side
life to perfection. " Keeley and- its Neighbour-
hood " is another pleasing sketch, and that may be
looked at with advantage.
" The Piccadilly
Papers" is fell of notes of interesc, and some verses
e"nEtiatlsetaLo"nOdonn tohepiuCmliff are light and flowing.
Societies" is a graphic sketch
of the manner in which the devotees of the pipe
pursue the "spirit of distraction" to the injury of
their health and strength.
THE JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE OF ACTUARIES.
(Layton.) —This journal, which is entirely devoted to
the consideration of questions relating to insurance,
contains information which is likely to be of con-

siderable value to members of the profession.

(Churc'u )
interest of the
A THE LONDON
aLnotNiDoouNniS:J,udDeEvNort.e
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students at the London academies, and treating, in
consequence, chiefly of topics connected with men -
tal study and recreative sport.

PIGEON SIIOO77NG.

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GUN CLUB.

Notwithstanding the importance of the event sot for de-
cision at the ground of the above club on Saturday last
but few members put in an appearance; consequently the
£lO sweepstakes, at 25 yards rise, 15 birds each, only
brought together a dozen competitors. The shooting
throughout the afternoon was excellent, coasidering that
the birds, which were good in themselves, had the wind
in their favour. Shortly after 3 p.m. Markham Spofforth
"opened the ball," but he only succeeded in killing seven
out of fifteen. Mr. Rudd., whi had only brought down
three, was forced to retire at the conclusion of the
eighth round. Major Whittingstall and the Hon. R.
C. Hill were put out in the ninth, and the tenth
round proved unfortunate to J. Lamont, Esq., M.P.,
and Mr. Simpson. It is also worth recording that
in this round Mr. Berkley Lucy, who had only
missed three, dropped his bird at a distance of nearly a
handred yards. In the twelfth Markham Spofforth had
to resign further competition, as did Captain E. C. Nevill,
and in the fourteenth round Mr. F. Norris and Captain
Pemith had to stand out. At the termination of the
fifteenth Viscount Stormont, the president of the club,
who latterly seems to be regaining his old " form," was
found to be the only one who ha 1 boon SUC3Ossful
in
scoring thirteen, so that he became the winner of the first
prize, £9O.
Two tied for the second prize of £2O, viz., Mr. Barkley
Lucy.and Viscount Parker. In shooting off, at bird for
bird, Mr. Lucy killed four in succession, and a; Viscount
Parker miss° I his third, he, of course, had to bo content
with the third swam] of £t9. The following is a list of
prices quoted during the afternoon: -50 to 5 each asst
Markham Spofforth and Viscount S!ormont ; to 5 each
ngsz, Capt. Penrith, Berkley Lucy, F. Norris, and Viscount
Parker.

Tho first pr:Z 3 wa3 obtaiue I with a muzzle-loader by
J. Grant, of St. James's-street ; Lucy used a central
tiro gun by tho samo in•taor; and ono by Boattio secured

he third prize.
In the early part of the day Captain Nevin and the
lon. R. 0. II 11 shot a match at seen birds each for a
tanner," Captain Nevill won by kiilins Elva to his oppo-

Ilree. •
Soveral sweepitakes Ware lfterwarls shot, and these
brought the sport to a close.

SENSIBLE AND lIIDIANE.—The Lea.nington ma-
gistrates have refused to issu ) any order for muzzling
dogs, the c4airman having expressed his opinion that muz-
zling was the most effectual moans of producing the evil it
was supposed to prevent. Sharing iu the opinion of the
magistracy, the local board ordered a number of iron
troughs to be placed in different parts of the town, and
supplied with water for the use of dogs.

CORRESPONDENCE rum PARIS,

; (FllOll OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

PARIS, SUNDAY, July 12,
Prevost Paradol's new work, "La France Nouvelle,"
has excited so mach attention here that in four days the
first edition was exhausted. Its doctrines may be speedily
summed,up.. It is one of those warlike effusions which
aid Imperial policy to frustrate the efforts of French
Liberals in the true interests of France. It advocates a
military supremacy which should enable France to
encounter all Germany, or any portion of Germany,
with Russia at its back. The consolidation of
States so as to endanger that supremacy should be
opposed to the utmost ; and therefore the passage of the
Main by Prussia should be retorted by a French advance
upon the Rhine. Englishmen have, however, very little
right to complain, for one of the most remarkable passages
is an expression of regret and envy at the influence and
power of the Anglo-Saxon race. With the exception
of Europe, the world is dominated by two
nations, velonging to one family England and
the United States. France first occupied North
America and India, but the language and the blood of
England have irrevocably conquered in both places. The
spread of the Americans over both the north and south
divisions of the New World is but a question of time. In
Australia the march of events must be equally rapid. The
production of wool has followed the production of gold ;
agriculture must come next, and then manufactures. In
all probability China will be for Australia what India has
been for England ; the rest of the world, after Europe,
is for the Anglo-Saxon, and no other nation can hope to
prove a successful rival. The writer then endeavours to
shew that as three parts of the world are English, France
ought to aim at that influence in Europe which is denied
to her elsewhere.
M. Rouher is the editor of the Mon!tcur. 'I he debate
on the annual subvcnt:on to that journal, the only notice-
able feature in the recent talk on the Budget, disclose 1
this fact. If we are to accept M. Rouher's statement, he is
not only responsible for every line that appears in the Itioni-
teur, but is even compelled to devote much time to reading
which indirectly bears on its contents. He read, it seams,
a history of the time of 1792 before he felt ju,tified in
inserting one article bearing upon the events of that
period. The deputies did not appear to give M. Rouher
much credit for his labours. His statement that the
Moniteur always told the truth was provoked by M.
Eugene Pelletan's opinion that it systematically promul-
gated false intelligence ; but the announcement gave rise
to such derisive demonstrations that the poor Minister
doubtless wished himself well out of the discussion: He had
his reward, however, for the subvention was voted, and
the discussion as to the literary articles came to nothing.
Velocipedes are so much the rage here that velocipederie
has become an indispensable bulletin. A race took place
this week between a one-horse chaise and a velocipedist.
The course was from Castres to Toulouse, a distance of
forty-four miles. The journey was accomplished in six
hours by the horse, and in twenty five minutes more by
the velocipede. This mode of progression has been applied
to aquatics, with success, I believe. The machinery is
much the same, paddles taking the place of wheels. The
application of steam to the conveyance is of course the
next project.

lam compelled to record another fire. Late last night
part of the Central Market was destroyed, involving the
loss of one life and an immense amount of property. Under
ordinary circumstances such a fire would have been almost
impossible, for the market is constructed of solid
masses of iron and stone. The conflagration, however,
took place whilst ninety tons of butter were in the edifice
ready for the market. The blaze from this quantity of
combustible material utterly destroyed the bu
together with thousands of fowls, ens, and other com-
modities. It would appear from the Illoniteur's account of
the affair, that M. Rouher had relaxed his editorial vigi-
lance a little. It says : " The cellars, despite their solidity,
and their being completely fire-proof, were utterly ravaged
by the fire."

The report of a convention be:ween France and Spain,
authorising the latter to occupy Rome in case of danger,
is denied. There is no trustworthy news from Italy,
though I still hear the chances of a Republican move-
ment confidently spoken of.

THE WEATHER TABLE.-THIS DAY.