The Sun.
London, England, 1850-11-29 00:00:00

ITALY.

The Milan Gazette, of the 23d, quotes a letter from
Rome, stating that Count ZECCHINI and Monsignor
GaAssELLINI are both candidates for the portfolio of
Finance, which is vacant, in consequence of the re-
signation of pro-Minister GALLI. it was believed at
Rome that the tax on trades and professions would
be superseded by a window. tax.
The Giornale di Roma of the 18th contains a Papal
decree, suppressing the civil and criminal tribunals
of Fuligno and Loreto. The former is transferred to
the jurisdiction of Perugia, and the latter to that of
Macerata.

THE EXHIBITION or 1851.—The Commissioners
have, during these few days, been engaged in the considera-
tion of the question as to whether it would be advisable to
allow other amusements in Hyde-park in addition to the
Exhibition itself. Originally it was determined that nothing
of the kind would be permitted, but in consequence of various
communications, among which is one from Mr. Batty, the well-
known proprietor of Astlev's, requesting permission to erect
a sort of hippodrome for equestrian performances, and urging
the propriety of providing some amusements for that por-
tion of the great influx of visitors who, it is anticipated,
will be present in'Hyde-park, particularly at the opening of
the Exhibition, without being able to gain access thereto,
Mr. Batty (who has had tha honour of conversing with the
Duke of Wellington on the supject) has received intimation
that the matter will be duly considered, and that a reply will
be shortly transmitted. It is understood that, under proper
regulations, amusement as well as refreshment booths will
be erected on the occasion, as on the day of her Majesty's
coronation.
The committee of Lloyd's yesterday voted 251. for
the widows and orphans of the boat's crew lost at Worthing,
in attempting to assist the Lalla Rcokh East Indiaman, in the
storm of Tuesday last, and several members of the Stock
Exchange, who have been engaged in .procuring subscrip-
tions, have collected about 160/.
We often see characters in the world which we
should call ridiculously extravagant in a book.—Eliza Cook's
Journal.

It is understood that during the past fortnight the
Seehcallung, Government commercial establishment at
Berlin, have obtained from Hamburgh 3,000,000 marks in
silver (about 230,0001.) to be coined into Prussian dollars
for the supply of the army. This circumstance may account
for the recent rise in the rate of discount in Hamburgh,
which is now quoted at 4 per cent.
LEGAL APPOINTMENT.—The Hon. David Plunket,
son of Lord Plunket, ex-Chancellor for Ireland, has resigned
the office of Master of the Court of Common Pleas, in conse-
quence of serious ill health. The salary of this office is I,uool.
per annum. The retiring allowance of the Hon. Gentleman
is to be axed by the Treasury.
BUST AND STATUETTE OF THE LATE SIR RO-
BEIM PEEL.—We have had much gratification in a visit to
the atelier of Mr. John E. Jones, the eminent sclup-
tor, to see the bust and statuette of the late Sir Robert Peel.
The bust is finely conceived and as finely executed, and
presents in a remarkable manner not merely the features
but the mental characteristics of the deceased statesman.
The general expression of the countenance and the shape of
the head carry us back to the celebrated portrait by Sir
Thomas Lawrence, the features indicating a more advanced
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period of life. The artist has not only succeeded in producing
a striking likeness, but the most pleasing and dignified ex-
pression to the countenance. The statuette stands upon a
circular pedestal, around the base of which are placed four
female figures, emblematical of religion, justice, commerce,
and agriculture. The principal figure is that of Sir Robert
in a commanding attitude, leaning on the pedestal with his
left arm, and holding in his hand a scroll. The right hand
is placed on his breast, and the features lead us to suppose
that the artist has chosen the moment when Sir Robert used
to electrify the House of Commons with one of his splendid
speeches. It is altogether an elegant composition.
THE ENTHRONEMENT OF CARDINAL WISEMAN.--
The enthroniaation of the Right Rev. Dr. Nicholas Wiseman,
the newly-appointed Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster—
a ceremony which has been looked forward to with consider-
able eagerness by the Roman Catholic body—is to take place
in a day or two, in order that his Eminence may forthwith
enter upon the course of Advent lectures already announced
from " the cathedral" pulpit. It has been determined that
in consequence of the highly excited state of popular feeling,
the ceremony of installation shall be strictly private, no per-
sons, under any circumstances, being admitted who are not
officially connected with the cathedral and the branch me-
tropolitan chapels, or with the Cardinal Archbishop's eccle-
siastical staff. So strictly private' are the proceedings to be,
that of those persons only a sufficient number will be present
to render the formula valid, according to the jus canonicuna
of the Romish Church. The ceremony of enthronement will
occupy a considerable time (nearly four hours) and will take
place in the new Roman Catholic Cathedral, in St. George's.
fields. It has been arranged that the utmost privacy shall
be observed in the necessary preparations to prevent the pre-
cise time of the ceremony transpiring.
THE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF NOTTINGHAM.
—We have heard it stated, on what we consider excellent
authority, that Dr. Newman, one of the most distinguished
converts from the Anglican Establishment to the Roman
Catholic Church, will, there is every probability, at no very
distant period, be consecrated bishop of the newly-created
see of Nottingham.—Nottinyhant Mercury.
ECCLESIASTICAL INTELLIGENCE.—On Tuesday the
Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Blanchester, at the Diocesan
Registry Offiee, St. James's-square, licensed the Rev. Henry
Powell to the perpetual curacy of Bi.pham, near Blackpool,
vacant by the resignation of the Rev. Bennett Williams.
The licence was granted on the nomination of the Rev. C.
Hesketb, rector of Nst, bleols, the patron.—Manchester
Guardian. •