The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-06-27 00:00:00

COURT AND FASHION.

THE KING or PORTUGAL and suite were to leave
London yesterday for a tour in the provinces, including
Birmingham, Liverpool, and Edinburgh.
PRINCE ALBERT ON THE WAR.—On Thursday, Prince
Albert dined with the Elder Brethren of Trinity House,
of which corporation his royal highness is a member. In
proposing The Queen and Royal Family," he alluded
particularly to the Duke of Cambridge, the only member
of that family whose age and position enabled him to
offer his services in the field at this conjuncture. His royal
highness also proposed "The Army and Navy," and,
while expressing the fullest confidence in our officers,
seamen, and soldiers, referred to the peculiar shyness of
the Russians by sea as enormously increasing their diffi-
culties. But whatever may be our difficulties, said his
royal highness, we may consider that we have an ample
compensation in the goodness of our cause, the vindi-
cation of the public law of Europe, and the fact that we
have fighting by our side a power, the prowess and vigour
of which we have hitherto chiefly known from the severity
of long and anxious struggles.
DISTINGUISHED ARRIVAL.— On Sunday week the
celebrated Dhuleep Singh, the youthful and dethroned
monarch of the Sikh nation, arrived at Southampton in
the Indian mail-steamer dolombo. His visit is one of
curiosity.
REPRESENTATION OF MALDON.— The new writ for
Maldon, it is expected, will be issued in the course of the
ensuing month. The candidates adopted by the conser-
vative party are Mr. Quintin Diek and Mr. Peacock.
There is no doubt of their success.

DEPARTURE or CIIEVALIER BIT/MR.—Although some
weeks have already elapsed since the recal of Chevalier
Bunsen from the post of Prussian minister at the court of
England, it was not until Saturday last that this accom-
plished minister quitted our shores, on his way to the
retreat which he has selected on the banks of the Neckar.
The Russian party at Berlin, eager to accomplish the
overthrow of so sturdy and able an opponent, which the
Emperor Nicholas had previously endeavoured to effect at
the conference of Warsaw in 1850, circulated a report that
Chevalier Bunsen had exceeded his instructions, and had
attempted to negotiate a treaty of alliance between Prus-
sia and England, based on the transfer of some of the
Eastern provinces of Russia to the former power. This
stupid invention could only have originated with men
equally ignorant of the views of the British cabinet and
of the opinions of the Prussian minister at this court.
It was, however, credited by the King of Prussia, and
General Groeben was despatched to London to ascertain
the facts of the case, which amounted to a mare's nest in
the first magnitude. But, although this transaction was
explained, the reactionary and absolutist party at the court
of Berlin were resolved to carry their point. They induced
the King to require Chevalier Bunsen to take six months'
leave of absence on terms which the minister conceived to
be unworthy of his position in this country and of his
dignity, and the result was his resignation, which was
accepted. We do no injustice to the former part of Che-
valier Bunsen's career when we say that nothing in his
life has been more dignified or meritorious than this sacri-
fice of a position to which he was strongly attached,
because it involved his submission to a policy which he
thought disgraceful and anti-national. But, though
honourable to himself, this transaction reflects deep dis-
credit on the King of Prussia, and on the service of that
country.—Times.

Tux AMERICA, British and North American Royal
Mail Steam-ship, Captain W. J. C. Lang, sailed on Satur-
day from the Mersey, for Boston and Halifax, with the
usual mails for the United States and British North Ame-
rican provinces, 172 passengers, and a large and valuable '
cargo of merchandise on freight.
ARCRITECTVRIE AND ARCIIZOLOGICAL SOCIRTT.—
The annual excursion of this society took place on Satur-
day last, when a considerable number of the members
went to Whalley, to inspect the ruins of the abbey, the
old church, and the ancient crosses in the churchyard; also
to see Little Mytton Church and Hall. At the latter
place they were hospitably entertained by the owner with
a cold collation, and the greatest courtesy exhibited in
allowing the fullest examination of the interesting old hall.
The church has been too much modified by repairs, and so-
called improvements, to remain very interesting. The
party then returned to Whalley, where they were met
by the vicar, the Rev. Mr. Whittaker, son of Dr. Whit-
taker, the distinguished historian of Whalley, and the Rev.
Mr. Preston' who conducted them over the extensive ruins,
which are kept in beautiful order, and some portion
occupied as a garden, by Capt. Whytall, who, being away
from home, courteously sent instructions that the grounds
should be open to the free range of the society. An in.
spection of the church, which is at present under repair,
also took place ; and the whole party adjourned at three
o'clock to the Whalley Arms, where dinner had been pro-
vided for the party, amounting in number to thirty-nine.
The president, Mr. John Hay, was supported by the Rev.
Mr. Whittaker and the Rev . Mr. Preston. The Vice-president,
Mr. Frank Howard, the treasurer. Mr. Frank Horner, and
the secretaries, Messrs. Joseph Boult and W. H. Weight
man. Dr. Hume attended to represent the Historic Society.
After the loyal toasts, the President proposed the bishop
and clergy of the diocese, coupled with the name of the
vicar of the parish, to which the Rev. Mr. Whittaker re-
sponded ; and concluded by proposing success to the Liver-
pool Architectural and Archaeological Society. Mr. Picton
replied, remarking that brevity was the soul of wit at all
times, but at none so much as when a railway train was on
its way to carry the society back to Liverpool, and would
wait for no one. The learned societies of Liverpool
brought up Dr. Hume, who was very complimentary to
the last speaker, in connexion with the foundation of the
Free Library and Museum, and he ended by proposing the
health of Mr. John Hay, the president of the Architectural
and Archaeological Society. Soon after Mr. H.'s reply, a
very pleasant meeting was terminated by an adjournment
to the Railway-station. Whalley derives some portion of
its interest from the fact of the last abbot, Hugh Paslew,
having been hanged, nominally for sorcery, his real ofibnce
having been resistance to the will of Henry the Eighth as
to the spoliation of the abbey, which forms the subject of
one of Roby's Traditions of Lancashire. The abbey had
large possessions, and was reduced to its present dilapidated
state by the iconoclastic Protestantism of a later period,
when fears were excited that the abbey was about to be
revived.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

THE EASTERN WAR.

Tits latest intelligence from the seat of war states that
no confirmation has yet been received of the siege of
Silistria having been raised, though it is quite certain
that the Russians have suspended operations. In conse-
quence of the wounds received by Prince Paskiewitsch
(who was also much enfeebled by fever) and Prince Gort-
schakoff, General Dannenberg has been appointed to the
chief command of the Russian forces. The complete de-
feat of the Russians on the 15th is confirmed, a portion
of the besieging army having been forced to recross the
Danube in all haste. The Turks took several standards
and a great quantity of baggage. Five Russian generals
were either killed or wounded in this affair alone. General
Luders was reported to be dead. The left leg of General
Sohilders was taken out of the socket.
The Wanderer, of Vienna, of the 19th, says, "Letters
from Bucharest announce that Prince 311losch Obreno-
witch, who 1.1 there, is main preparation: for reraeyin

to Jassy, and this fact is considered a proof of the ap-
proaching evacuation of Wallachia."

The Cronstadt Gazette (Transylvania) says, "The
evacuation of Wallachia by the Russians will soon be
accomplished. In the night of the 9th the military
chests, the archives, and other effects were packed on 116
horses, and sent to Foakchan. An account had reached
Bucharest that Count Orloff had just died at Kalarasch.
The Turks have, it is said, abandoned all their posts on
the Danube to march to Silistria. Since General Budberg
and the Councillor of State Chalschinski have left Bucha-
rest, the Wallachian government has somewhat recovered
its independence, and occupies itself with the internal
affairs of the country."

According to a letter, dated Stettin, June 22, the main
body of the allied fleets, upwards of 40 sail, of which 16 or
17 are three-deckers, have been sighted from the western
end of the island of Cronstadt. A dispatch from Dantzig
states that, on the 21st, all the steamships of the combined
fleets left their anchorage and proceeded direct to Cron-
stadt. Before passing Helsingfors three of the small
steamers ran in within the batteries, and counted 13
Russian line of battle ships lying across the harbour.
A letter from Erzeroum, of the 2nd, states that a
courier had anikd there from Teheren. A report was
current that he As the bearer of important dispatches for
St. Petersburg. It is positively stated that Persia refuses
to receive General Aniskoff as Russian Minister, in the
room of Prince Dolgorouki, and that, in the state of the
relations between the two countries, it is considered
sufficient for the commercial interests of the subjects of
the Czar to keep a consular agent at Teheran. An ap-
proaching and open rupture between Persia and Russia is
regarded as probable.

The Press, of Saturday, says, " His Highness Prince
Metternich, at the special and personal request of his Im-
perial Majesty the Emperor of Austria, has embodied in
a state paper his view of the arrangements which, in the
present condition of affairs, may conduce 'to a just and
honourable peace.' We have reason to believe that these
views have been communicated, although not officially, to
the Earl of Aberdeen; and that little doubt prevails,
from previous communications that have taken place, that
they will be substantially adopted by the English minis-
ter. The prospects of a speedy termination of hostilities
are very favourable."

Advices dated Varna, June 15, state that the' Duke of
Cambridge, with the first division of the British army,
had arrived there on the preceding day.

A despatch from Vienna, dated the 25th inst., says
" The Russians are in full retreat to Moldavia.
" The Russians in the Dobrudscha are also retiring.
" A Turkish army, 20,000 strong, is advancing to relieve
Rassova.

"Omar Pasha is advancing with his entire force to the
Danube.

" The official answer to the Austrian summons has
not yet arrived, but its rejection by Russia is considered
inevitable."

PABIS, JUNE 26.—Advices from Vienna of the 24th
assert that the answer of the Emperor Nicholas is evasive;
others declare that it is in the negative.
MALTA, JUNE 22.—The 4th and 6th Regiments of
Dragoons have arrived here. Captain Wallace, of the 7th
Fusileers, has died at Varna, having been thrown from
his horse.

BY JOSAPHAT AND CO.'S CONTINENTAL
TELEGRAPH.

INDIA, CHINA, AND EGYPT.

(Exclusive Commercial News from the Overland Mail.)
TRIESTE, SATITRDAY.—The Bombay, steamer, arrived
here from Alexandria, with the following dates from—
Alexandria, June 18.—Wheat dull; Saidi, 88'99; Trollob
higher. Calcutta, May 15.—There are small quantities
of Indigo here; price, 137 to 138; 317 chests sold at 140
Rupees; abundant rain. Shanghai, 22nd.—The town is
quiet. There is a large naval force here. Tea dull; Silk
lower; Opium declined; Exchange, 68. Great distur-
bances in the country.

PARIS, MONDAY AFTERNOON.—There was not the
same buoyancy experienced in our funds, as was the case
on Saturday. At first the Rentes and Bank Shares went
up a little, but the rise was not maintained, and after
some fluctuations closed at about the same prices as on
Saturday. Yesterday no business was done at the little
Bourse. The quotations, as left off to-day, were-44 per
Cent Rentes, 98 10; 3 per Cent Ditto, 72. 95 ; Bank
Shares, 29 50 ; Northern of France, 865 ; Paris and
Strasburg, 790; Paris and Lyons, 942.
VIENNA., MoND4.I. AFTERNOON.—CIosing prices, 5 per
Cent. Metalliques, 861; Exchange on London, 12'45.

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 26.

LONDON.--NO change of importance since the official
close of business. On 'Change, Tallow quoted 645. for
P. Y. C. on the spot. Spelter, £22 6s_ to £22 10s. Scotch
Pig Iron, 88s. Hemp dull at £63. Linseed Oil, 355. 6d.
to 365. In Cotton or Colonials no sale& reported. French
Funds telegraphed 72 90.