The Sun.
London, England, 1844-06-11 00:00:00

the are not too poor to squander, many of them,
their ten or twenty pounds, on an Opera box, in
order to get a peep at a real Russian Autocrat, as was
the case the other night when the Emperor NICHOLAS
visited the Italian theatre. But then, to be sure, it is
genteel—it is fashionable for a " respectable" man and
his family to be able to say that they have seen the
great Despot of the North ; whereas it adds nothing at
all to their sense of self-importance to subscribe a
pittance in honour of the memory of the Hero of Tra-
falgar; such an act is merely one of public respect and
gratitude—an old-fashioned feeling, which, in these
days of purely conventional refinement, spirit, and
gentility, is beneath a wise man's consideration. How
true is SHAISPBARB'S remark—who well knew and
thoroughly appreciated the world, if ever man did—

" The present eye praises the present object,
And things in motion sooner catch the eye
Than what not stirs.'"
NELSON is no longer the " present object" to at-
tract the " present eye ;" he is dead, and with him
has died the public sense of the services he conferred
on his couutry—at least if we may judge from the
unfinished state of his monument ; and we really be-
lieve that the aristocratic classes would sooner sub-
scribe for a statue in commemoration of the Emperor
Yrcnoias's visit to London, than they would
subscribe to complete the column in Trafalgar-
square. Of a verity, great statesmen and warriors,
and authors, and artists have no great encou-
ragement to task their faculties, and wear away their
lives in the public service !

The intelligence from Madrid is to the 3d instant.
It appears that on the previous day a meeting of capi-
talists, holders of Government securities, was sum-
moned to consult respecting the means to be adopted
in the present crisis. The meeting took place at the
Bank of San Fernando, about three P.M., Senor
BOQUERO, one of the directors, in the chair. There
were not more than forty persons present, probably
owing to the short notice given. The feeling ex-
pressed was one of alarm and distrust, not with Senor
Mox individually, but in consequence of the system
which he was supposed to be pursuing, and the want
of all communication on his part respecting measures
in which all their interests were involved. A com-
mittee, consisting of Senors CAMPANA, CARRIQUIRI,
Mr. O'SHEA, and two other Members, was appointed
by the meeting to hold a conference with the Finance
Minister, and report the result.
The state of the country in general is very unpro-
mising at present, owing to the long-continued rains
that have prevailed in many provinces, and the unsea-
sonably cold weather. There are fears that the har-
vest will be lost in Catalonia and some other parts.
It would seem as if the weather sympathised with
the political state of the country, and the elements
were out of order as well as everything else.

The most remarkable portion of the contents of the
Paris journals of Monday is to be found in their
speculations on the visit of the Emperor ), icitoLas.
With respect to the political objects which they sup-
pose the Autocrat to have had in view, they assume,
with the most perfect absence of doubt in the matter,
that he came to the Court of St. James's to conclude
the negotiations that will give over to his power the
whole of those Christian States and provinces which
are yet subject to, or under the protection of Turkey.
The purpose of his visit being thus settled, they turn
to the manner in which he has been received, and on
thi4oint they arrive at a pretty just conclusion. The
Yational says the language of the London journals
since the arrival of the EMPEROR, has completely
confirmed the accounts of its Correspondent, that the
visit of NICHOLAS did not produce any real sensation
among the people. It says, " Even curiosity was
scarcely excited for more than a moment by his un-
expected arrival. In general the English do not like
these surprises ; regular and methodical even to
monotony, they have but little taste for the eccentri-
cities that disturb the things they cherish the most,
habits and settled modes of thought. In this respect then,
this courier Monarch and handsome man has com-
pletely failed in producing the effect he anticipated. He
thought, no doubt, to see a free country agitated, and
rendered anxious, by his presence, like the barbarous
nations that are subjected to his power. He has
learned that liberty is still more proud than des-
potism ; but it is only the pride of despotism that is
ever offensive. Liberty, stronger than it, and also
calmer in its strength, looks with the utmost indif-
ference on the six feet figure of the Imperial tourist,
who thinks he can chain the attention of the world to
his movements." The same journal says, truly
enough, that the only indications of his presence
have been seen• in the fetes at the Palace, and
at Chiswick ; the people have been but very
little interested. It also alludes to the exertions
made by the London press to prevent any outbreak
of populatiislike against the Government of the
QUEEN, as a proof that such advice must have been
needed, or it would not have been given ; and it does
not let the occasion pass without pointing out the
insult given to France in the banquet to the EMPEROR
in the Waterloo Gallery ! Lours PHILIPPE may
avenge it in kind, by receiving his next Royal guest
in the "Hall of Battles," and thus at once insult all
the nations of Europe, whose defeats are there re-
corded; or if the King of PRUSSIA should visit Paris,
he may be shown the Pont de Jena, or the Pont
d'Austerlitz. But for this pettishness the article of
the National is a sensible one.

positive kind from Algiers;
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of fany
sending reinforcements to that
country are proceeding with every activity.
The railroad question occupies considerable space
in thecolumns of the Paris journals. The great prin-
ciple contended for seems to be, that it would be in-
expedient to shackle too heavily the companies who
may present themselves as bidders or contractors for
the various contemplated lines, and particularly in
respect of the length of lease desired by them ; but
that, if respectable companies do not offer for the
lines on fair terms, then the Government itself should
enter at once upon the execution of the projected

railways.
Louis Pniuren's fete at Versailles to 1,500 of the
expositors of national industry, which took place on
Saturday, went off satisfactorily. The guests as-
sembled at half-past five in the picture gallery of the
Museum, and were allowed an hour and a half to
view its treasures. At seven o'clock the doors of the
the theatre were thrown open, and all were admitted,
without distinction of places, the simple mechanic in
many places occupying the boxes, while the peer.
!of France' was glad to take refuge in the pit. The
KING, QUEEN, the Royal Family, all the Ministers,
with
the exception of Marshal SOULT, a great num-
' ber of the members of both Chambers, with other
functionaries, were present. Immediately after the
entrance of the Royal Family the performance, which
consisted of CEdipe a Colonne, the Favourite, and a
part of the Muet de Portici, commenced. Between
the acts refreshments were handed round to the
guests, and at the termination of the spectacle, after
loud cries of " Vive le Roi," " Vive la Reine," the
party broke up, And so the fete ended.

DEATH or Li CATHERINE BROWN.—We have
to announce the demise of the above lady, who expired on
Friday evening
shortly after eight o'clock, to the infinite
grief of her family. Her Ladyship was second daughter of
the Marquis and Marchioness of Sligo, and born May 2, 1822.
It is supposed that the death of her Ladyship resulted from a
cold, terminating in 'inflammation. It seems that the de-
ceased was able to dine with the members of her family on
Wednesday)• .and on the following morning was seized with
severe' illness, from which she never recovered.
'DOVER,. JUNE •10.—(FROM A. CORRESPONDENT.)
—The General Steam Navigation Company's steamer, the
Magician, (which is now on .the passage between here and
Boulogne) rought over yesterday six carriages and about
fifty passengers. Among the passengers were the Duke and
Duchess of Argyle and suite, and other persons of distinction.
This vessel is carrying all before her, and such is the
rapidity with which she performs the passage, that she crosses
from Boulogne to Dover and back in one tide. The following
are among the more recent arrivals at Dover :—Countess
Cadogan and family, Colonel and Lady Laura Meyrick and
family, lion. Mr. and Mrs. Baring and family, Count Walsh
and family, Earl and Countess of Gainsborough and family,
Sir John and Lady Hall and family, Mr. and Mrs. Arbuthnot
and family, Lord George Quin and Son, Lady Jackson, Mrs.
Waddell and family, Colonel and Mrs. Disborough and family,
Admiral Sykes and family, Countess Ste. Aulaire and suite,
Lady Williams, Captain Armstrong, the Princess Radzivill,
Captain and Mrs. Alexander, and Prince of Leiningen.
LONDON UNIVERSITY.—The address of the students
to, the professors of University College on the occasion of the
Queen's birth-day,lnts just been published in an elegant
form, in conjunction with the poem written by Dr. Blarney,
and recited by him on the same auspicious day. Both are
ushered before the world by a dedication to Lord Brougham.
We take this opportunity of contradicting the statement that
appeared in the report of the proceedings. given by a Morn-
ing Contemporary, that there was a manifestation of ill -feel-
ing on the occasion. We are assured that no such impro-
priety occurred.
The venerable Lord Western has nearly recovered
from his long illness, and is now able to take carriage airings
in the parks.