The Sun. — 1868-06-18 (London, England)

THE ABYSSINIAN TROPHIES.  The Globe gives an interesting description of the trophies brought by Colonel Fraser from Abyssinia. There are two crowns, one for State and the other for ordinary purposes. The State crown is of gold, rising to a height of about eighteen inches in three tiers ; it is inlaid either with preciims stones or admirable imitations. Tho work i 4 very fine, and the weight such as only the head of a poyerful man could bear. The common crown presents the appearance of one of those which are so often brought into requisition during the pantomime season, the materials of dark silk velvet were, no doubt, at one time very fine, but age has dimmed their brightness. The robes are gorgeous, the State robe being made of gold tinsel, worked in floss, and lined with a rich brown satin. The pattern is very chaste, and the workmanship can scarcely be ox:Tiled in any civilised country. It is a robe 'which the ruler of the most powerful kingdom in the world could wear. The second robe is one which Theodore expressly ordered to be mi.de for her Majesty Queen Victoria, but " unavoiea'ile circumstances" intervening, the black monarch kept it himself for some time, and finalTT gave it to one of the German artisans at llagdala, who gave it up to Sir Robert Napier. The materials of this robe aro not so rich, nor aro the ornaments as chaste and valuable, as those of the State robe, but the filagree work of Indian pattern is exquisitely done. The seal of the Ting is one of an ordinary character, and bears the name and title of Theodore. It is supposed to have been made in Old Bond-street. There are also the Royal slippers of a shape somewhat after the Japanese ; they aro covered with gold scales, and appear to have been frequently worn. A :hallice, which was taken from some one of the churches, aas been sent over as also a crown worn by an " abouna," 3r high priest, at the celebration of their religious services.  ►P.EIVINCI OF THE MONT CENIS RAILWAY  Tho mountain railway which is to traverse the Alps ,hat separate Italy from Franco, and to improve the communication with Italy, Egypt, and the East, was opened for traffic on Monday, with perfect success. Two trains were despatched from each side of the mountain, at hours calculated to unite the existing services to and from France and Italy, by the Paris, Lyons, and Mediterranean line on the one hand, and by the Italian lines on the other. The service commenced from Susa by the despatch of two trains at 6.30 a.m. and 7.40 a.m. respectively. The first train arrived at St. Michel at 11.40 a.m., being five minutes before the time appointed, and the second at 12.53, being two minutes before the time appointed. The acceleration was gained in the descent fromLausebourg,especially in the listance between Modave and St. Michel, exact time having been kept_at the previous stations. The first train from St. Michel was despatched at 1.15 p.m., and it arrived at Soya punctually at 6.30 p.m.; and the second at 3.55 p.m., arriving at 9.10 p.m., the same two engines being usei which had pr. v:ously brought the trains from Susa. The receipts of the day from passengers were abut I,loofr. from St. Michel alone, the fares being 2.5 fr. for first-class, 221 e. for second, and 18fr. for third. The minimum fare by diligence is 35fr. As to goods traffic, six trains can be run per diem from each of the two termini ; but this provision is at present in excess of the immediate requirements of the public. The diligences at present convey about sixty tons per diem each way. Theie is, however, reason to believe that this is a very inadequate expression of the actual daily inter(h wge.  Professor Plumptre writes that he has not repigned the professorship of Divinity at King's College, but only the chaplaincy, and that he hopes to work for many years with Dr. Barry, the new Principal.  Another attempted wife murder is reported—this hue from Ashton-under-Lyne. A man named Gregory,  who had separated from his wife, meeting her in the streets on Tuesday, provoked a quarrel, in the midst of which he shut her with a revolver.  Up to the 12th of June, 5,335 petitions, containing 538,382 names, have bee❑ presented to the House of Cornmons against the disestablishment of the Irish Church, and 2,194 petitions, with 572,164 names, in favour of disestablishment. In favour of the Suspensory Bill, 11 petitions, signed by 1,381 persons, have been presented; and against, 13 petitions, with 558 names.