The Sun. — 1867-03-30 (London, England)

LUSHINTGON.—Mr. Rothery, the registrar, who disposed of a number of motions at the Admiralty Chamber yesterday, stated that Dr. Lushington would hear any pressing matter at his private residence, and it was expected he would be able to take his seat in the Admiralty Court at Easter Term.  THE REFORM BlLL—This bill having passed the second reading, it will be moulded in committee to the views of the majority of the Commons. When thus revised, perhaps recast, the Government will consider whether it is a measure in accordance with the constitutional principle of representation of all classes and interests, and not of a mere numerical majority. If it be such as they can conscientiously approve, they will accept it and it will become law before the close of the session. If, on the other hand, it should be found to be unsafe, and to endanger civil, religious, and commercial liberty, they will at once dissolve and put it to the country to determine if it desires a pure Democracy. The country will then have its own fate is its own hands, and by that verdict all parties must abide—be it for evil or for good.—Law Times.  DUNCE, one opposed to learning ; one slow at learning, &c. From Duns (Scotus), the leader of the school-men from him called Dunses, who opposed classical studies in the revival of learning —From Part 111. of " Chambers's Etymological Dictionary of the English Language," edited by James Donald. A telegraphic despatch announces that a terrible fire has burnt down a whole quarter of Constantinople. The dockyards of the Golden Horn are entirely reduced to ashes. The loss is estimated at not less than half a million sterling.  It is said that the same question will arise in the trial of John H. Surratt as in that of Frank Knapp for the murder of White in Salem, more than thirty years ago, and upon which Webster made his immortal argument. By the old Maryland law, existing now in the District of Columbia—as in Massachusetts, when Knapp was tried, but since altered by statute hero—an accessory cannot be convicted till after his principal has been. As Booth has never been convicted, Surratt cannot be convicted as accessory to the murder, and can only be convicted as principal by proving him prosent, or so near as to be able to render assistance, if needed. It was the general opinion of the bar of Massachusetts at the time that Webster's wonderful argument not the law, hung Knapp. How near to the scene of the murder of Lincoln the evidence will bring Surratt, remains for the trial. If, as is generally understood, he was no nearer than New York, it is difficult to see how he can be convicted of the capital offence ; and if not of that, then, under the peculiar statute in question, he can be convicted of nothing. rADVEILTISEMENT.]-. olloway's Ointment.—Throat Affections.—All the varieties of these distressing complaints may be readily and effectively treated by rubbing this Ointment twice a day upon the neck and chest, and supporting the strength. by suitable nourishment. By this simple means diptherm, ulcerated and relaxed throat,irritation of the windpipe, quinsy, and all other glandular enlargements, will have their progress arrested, and the destruction they have caused repaired. Holloway's Ointment is the most trustworthy remedy for all internal and external throat ailments, and may be safely and effectively employed in every case without regard to sex, age, or constitution. It is highly extolled for its ready cures of spasmodic coughs, chronic hoarseness, and all disagreeable discharges from tho throat and nose.