The Sun.
London, England, 1868-09-24 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 24, 1868.

the Town-hall, where the Town Council were
assembled, and a brief address was presented to Mr.
JOHNSON. his reply expressed his hearty goodwill
and deep sense of the cordiality and kindness of his
reception, not in Leeds alone, but all through the
kingdom. The identity of the two people is a
favourite theme with Mr. JOHNSON, and he dwelt
upon it earnestly and eloquently at Leeds. " The
language," he said, " wherever spoken, whether
spoken by an Englishman to an American or by an
American to an Englishman, creates at once a feel-
ing of brotherhood ; and, speaking from personal
experience, from the moment I put my foot on your
shores—not even for the first time—l felt that,
although in one sense I was in a foreign land, I was
not a stranger. The shake of the hand reminds me
of home ; the kindness with which I am met re-
mir.ds me of home; the personal similarity I see
around me reminds me of home ; and, above all,
your feelings and sentiments of political liberty,
which lie so deeply and so firmly as the foundation
upon which your Government rests, remind me of
home." The differences now existing between the
two countries were, Mr. JOHNSON said, in his
opinion, few and unimportant, and an amicable
adjustment might be accomplished without tarnish-
ing in the slightest degree the honour of either
nation. Later in the day the Executive Committee
of the Fine Arts Exhibition presented Mr. JOHN-
SON with an address, to which he returned an an-
swer similar in spirit to the former, and he expressed
his conviction that a war between England and
America would be, in fact, but a repetition of that
civil war whichhad desolated his own country. Neither
side had any occasion to prove their courage or their
skill on shore or afloat, but were any such evidence
I needed England had showed in Abyssinia " that in
the arts of war, of glory on the field, in the skill of
your general, and in the bravery of your officers
and men, you are not behind any nation in the
world." The name of NAPIER is as well known
and honoured iu the United States as in England
itself, and the humanity with which the war was
conducted as remarkable as its military success.
The arts of peace are being honoured at Leeds,
and in the arts of peace happily both the United
States and Great Britain seek their chief glory and
strength ; in their development they may safely
compete with one another, since such a rivalry will
but serve to cement their friendship and their union.

The annual gathering of the Huntingdonshire
Agricultural Society took place yesterday at Rom-
sey. General PEEL, in returning thanks for the
army, and in proposing the toast " The Chairman,"
expressed his regret that the occasion before them
was probably the last in which the right hon. gen-
tleman would appear before them, as " politically
associated" with the county, for he was sure that a
more straightforward man never entered the House
of Commons. Gen. PEEL, after alluding to the Abys-
sinian Expedition, which he truly said would ever
reflect honour upon the character of the Beitis'a
army for the " energy and exertions" which had
distinguished it, he went on to speak of the " cost"
of the army. He approached this subject with
caution, however, because he remembered the
warning of Mr. HENLEY, the other day, that the
ground was covered with gunpowder. However,
quite apart from the political part of the ques-
tion, the General put it to his hearers whe-
ther something under nine shillings a week was
too much to offer to an able-bodied man
in the prime of life, who was expected to serve for
twelve years under circumstances of peculiar hard-
ship, subject to discipline unknown to any other
class, who was liable to go at any moment to a
foreign country and climate, and also to be shot
into the bargain." It is well that so able and effi-
cient a judge has taken up this matter, and not
being at present connected with the Administration
General PEEL can speak with some independence
on the subject. It is idle to expect that a man
can serve as well if we do not pay him for services
in a fair proportion and a just degree. The fact is,
that in the confusion of the argument people are
very apt to overlook the main chance, the best way
to manage the army. The true way to regard the
question is very justly put in this passage—" Any
man who asks for a shilling more than is necessary
to secure the efficiency of the army and the safety
of the country is unwise, and he who asks for a
shilling less is still more unwise. There isone mat ter
for which no money can pay, and that is the honour
of England."
Lord ROBERT :MONTAGU, in the course of a few
remarks, said that it was very difficult, indeed, t o
restrain oneself, and not talk on politics, when the
whole country was " seething" in political agita-
tion, and some places boiling over with party zeal
and animosity. The noble lord addressed himself,
however, to a practical point unconnected with
politics. The United States have just furnished
us with an example of the manner is which the
cattle plague should be dealt with. In many re-
spects the disease which has ravaged their conti-
nent during this summer has been similar to that
which appeared among our herds. The manner in
which this disease spread is quite amazing ; and in
travelling from Texas the disease had to go further
than from the steppes of Russia to London.
The Americans grappled with the difficulty
in their usual decided manner. The wholesale
slaughter of infected cattle and the enforcing of
most stringent laws respecting importation were
carried out at Illinois. The fine inflicted in cases of
default is a heavy one. The local authorities have
power to stop cattle on the railways, and at Chicago,
where the railways converge, most imperative
rules were laid down. The supply sent to
New York was cut off one-half, but that was
wisely looked upon as a light evil in comparison
with the greater evil to be avoided. The noble lord
very properly animadverted upon the course taken
by those among us who cited American manners
and customs, but will not follow the example of
Transatlantic prudence which has been set
them. In refusing the suggestion of a se-
parate market certain members of Parlia-
ment have much to answer for. It is difficult
to decide if their conduct was most distinguished
for perversity or absurdity. The acuteness of the
Americans puts them and their shallow arguments
to shame, and the more the subject is considered
the more necessary does it appear that we should
have a separate market at every port of landing.
It is to be hoped that by the time next session
arrives more extended views may be taken of this
subject, and the general interest of the community
override any particular privilege, for it is a question
of vital importance to the public.
Agricultural associations are now the order of
the day, and on Tuesday the lligbclere anniversary
was celebrated. Same speeches were delivered by
the Earl of CARNAP.VON and the members for
Hampshire on the topics connected with the in-
terests before them. In reference to the recent
harvest Lord CARNARNON said that in that, as
in other things, it was not an unalloyed good.
While the wheat has been universally good the oats
and barley have been coorespondingly bad ; and
the farmers have to consider what they can do to
keep their stock during the .10ming winter. One
comfort is that though thy: groundground is so hot
rain may yet produce a sup ply of grass to get
us over the year, late is the season is.

It has been the fashion among some of the disciples
of progress to sneer at the agricultural community,
and therefore the observations here met with as to
the requirements of the farmer may interest some.
The life of the fanner, remarked the noble lord, is
one of great vicissitudes, and calls for the exercise
of high qualities. " lie requires not only great
patience, not only. great energy at particular
moments, not only great courage and great
faith, but great powers of calculation and fore-
sight." The noble lord also drew a moral
from the awfal calamity which occurred the
other day in Peru, and, there is great truth in his
saying that we must for the future feel sensible of
the advantages that accrue from a temperate climate.
It seems, indeed, surprising that men can be found
to build cities and plant vineyards over hidden
fires which destroyed their fathers, and will most
likely one day or another destroy themselves ;
but so it is, and we can only look on
with wonder. It is surely better to dwell in a laud
like our own than in a country which is one day
like the garden of Eden, and another a scene of
fearful suffering and loss. It is, indeed, well to
turn our thoughts occasionally in the direction of
the blessings we enjoy, instead of for ever dwell-
ing upon the dark side of the picture, and consi-
dering the evils which are beyond control, and
are, perhaps, occasioned by misfortune aad mis-
management.

LATEST INTELL MENGE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

THE INSURRECTION IN SPAIN.

MADRID, Sept. 22.

According to the official Gazette of this evening,
General Novaliches has arrived at the north side of
the Sierra Morena with eight battalions of the line,
two regiments of cavalry, and four batteries of
artillery. The official Gazette also announces that
prontozciantientos have been male at Santander and

Santona.
The railway and telegraph communication has
been cut and destroyed by the insurgents in Anda-
lusia.

It is said that the insurgent General Serrano is
advancing with a large force upon Cordova in order
to have an encounter with the Royal troops.
The town of Alcoy has pronounced against the
Government.

The excitement here is very great, and it is gene-
rally considered that the insurrection will be suc-
cessful. It is understood that, if the insurgents
would agree to accept the Prince of the Asturias as
King, the Queen would be willing to abdicate on
condition of being permitted to carry on the
Regency until the Prince's majority. The insur-
gent's, however, are opposed to any compromise,
and their programme is the expulsion of the Bour-
bons, the convocation of a Constituent Assembly,
and the establishment of a Provisional Govern-
ment. .

The insurgent vessels of war are endeavouring to
cause the seaport towns to rise in revolt.
It is rumoured that Ciudad Real has made a

pronuncianziento.
The Court has not arrived here.
There is a panic on the Bourse, and great agita-
tion prevails at Barcelona.
The telegraph wires are being worked only for the
service of the Government, and the mail service is
carried on with great difficulty.
ST. SEBASTIAN, Sept. 23.
General Novaliches, who is placed in command
of the Royal forces in Andalusia, after having en-
tered the town of Cordova, proceeded towards
Seville.

The vessels of war manned by the insurgents in
the Bay of Ferrol are said to have proceeded to
Corunua to attempt to raise a revolt there, but were
unsuccessful, and returned to Ferrol.
Count Girgeuti has arrived at Madrid.
Tranquillity is stated to prevail throughout Cata-
lonia, Aragon, Valencia, the Two Castilles, and
Madrid.

PARIS, Sept. 23.
The following official tJlegrana has been received
:rom St. Sebastian :

" St. Sebastian, Sept. 22.
" General Nnvaliches, with considerable forces,
has effected a junction with General Bailen, and is
marching into Andalusia. Order has been re-
established at Cordova.
" General luestal is marching on Santander and
Sautona, both of which towns have pronounced in
favour of the revolution.

" The insurrection has miscarried in Alicante
" The insurgents of Ferrol presented themselves
before Corunna and invitel the town to join the
movement, but they met with a refusal from the
Captain-General, who was enthusiastically cheered
by the soldiers of the garrison. Cheers were also
given by the soldiers for the Queen.
" The generals in the other parts of Spain con-
firm the statements that tranquillity prevails."
says that the insur-
genTthseaFregmaars°toerfstohfis vetheePnuinergta del Sol, at Madrid,
and that barricades have been raised in the streets.
According to the same journal, the Marquis d'Ar-
migo, a relative of Marshal O'Donnell, is a member
of the Revolutionary Committee in the capital, and
General Concha is negotiating with him with the
view of inducing the insurgents to agree to a
Regency until the majority of the Prince of the
Asturias.
The Patrie confirms the intelligence that the
Queen is still at St. Sebastian, and adds a rumour
that her Majesty will pass over on to French ter-
ritory. The same paper states that the Minister of
the Interior at Madrid has sent an official commu-
nication to Paris, London, Barlin, and Florence, to
the effect that private telegraphic communications
with Spain are for the present stopped.
The Patrie denies a rumour of the establishment
of a Provisional Government at M Orli, and the
departure of General Concha from that city. It
also contains a despatch from Lisbon stating that
the events in Spain have produced no agitation in
Portugal, and says :--•••" We consider the situation
of Spain very serious, but less serious as a fact than
a symptom. We regret that the Queen has not
returned to Madrid. The French Government is
not indifferent to what is occurring, but it is not
for it to act, and it will await the cours3 of events."
The Gaulois states that the news of the rising in
Valencia is confirmed, and says that General
Serrano, General Prim, and Senor Olozaga will, i
is believed, be appointed members of a Provisional

Government.
The France of this evening announces that orders
have been issued for French ships to hold them-
selves in readiness to proceed to the coast of Spain,
but adds that this step has only been taken with the
object of protecting the interests of French sub
jects.
The Epoque says that the Bourse was somewh

firmer at the close in consequence of a rumour that
General Prim has been arrested by troops faithful to
the Queeu.
The Gaulois of yesterday contains the following
account of the insurrection in Spain :
The movement progresses rapidly. The first
signal was given by the steam frigates Villa de
Madrid and Zaragoza, and five other large ships

and all smaller vessels stationed, at Cadiz seconded
the movement.

The importance of the insurrection of these war
vessels may be comprehended. With them the re-
volution governs the coasts, and can everywhere
spread the movement. On the other hand, the
moral effect of a pronunciamento by the fleet, an
aristocratic and much-thought of class, which has
never taken any part in the political disorders, is

extraordinary.
As yet it is not known whether Cadiz has fallen
into the hands of the revolutionists, nevertheless
such may be predicted, since a despatch which
arrived yesterday evening said textually, " The
insurgent generals at Gadiz are advancing towards
the interior." _ _

On the other hand official reports state that last
evening Cadiz was in the hands of the Government,
and that the Governor Boutigny had determined to
defend the place.
It is stated that Carthagena had also revolted.

Yesterday Gerona raised the revolutionary stan-
dard, and Colonel Baldrich, the Commander-in-
Chief of that part of Catalonia appointed by Gene-
ral Prim, is said to be actually at his post. The
prestige enjoyed by that officer is well known, who
last year carried on the campaign for two mouths
ag dust 30,000 men.
A body of 14,000 men is operating against Valla-
dolid and Guadalajara, and prevents the return of

the Queen to Madrid.
General Contreras has arrived in Galicia, and has
placed himself at the heai of the insurrection in
that province.
Count Girgenti has left Paris to place himself at
the head of his regiment in the Spanish army.
We are able to announce that the programme of
the insurgents contains three chief points :--
1. Expulsion of the Bourbon dynasty.
2. A provisional Government.
3. The convocation of a Constituent Assembly to
decide sovereignly on the future destiny of Spain.
Such is the programme of the Progressists and
the Unionists, who have coalesced ; while on the
other side the Carlists, who for a long time have
given no sign of life, are preparing to enter on a
campaign under General Cabrera to the cry of
" Vive Charles VIII."

PARIS, Sept. 24.
The dlonileicr, iu its bulletin of this morning,
publishes the following news from Spain :
Although the reports show that an insurrec-
tionary movement has broken out in different parts
of the country, they nevertheless afford proof that
the rebellion has hitherto been unable to make
serious progress anywhere, chiefly owing to the atti-
tude of the people.
There have merely been military demonstrations.
Captain-General Manuel de la Concha passed
through Madrid yesterday. Ile reviewed the troops
in the capital, and expressed his satisfaction at the
loyal spirit which seemed to animate them.