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608 THE LEADER. [Saturday,
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THE ANGLO-TKENCH ALLIANCE. Ix ia propose...
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CONTINENTAL NOTES. The news of the week ...
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The news from Russia is of considerable ...
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It appears that the King of Prussia, in ...
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•' Orders," says tho Alomtcur, " havo ju...
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The Afonitcw of Saturday announced that ...
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Oxford Festivities And The Commemoration...
vast number of guests in the Town-hall- That room was hung with some of the finest worlcs of Millais , Hunt , Collins , Ausdell , Alloin , Prout , Etty , andothers ; while water-colour drawings were exhibited in . stands ; and some models of the best works of Calder Marshall , Macdowal , and other sculptors , stood here and there . A great company , " mixed , " composed of all classes literally , not rhetorically , filled the apartment ; and the local journalists , giving way to the feelings of the moment , record with enthusiasm iiow animated was the brilliant scene , and how fraternal
the feeling that pervaded the actors . Among those present were some of the more conspicuous among our literary men and artists ; and these no doubt aided materially in fusing the mass of people so suddenly gathered together . It was a great success , of which Mr . Spiers may be proud . "We may remark that the stewards on the occasion comprised not only the chief municipal authorities , but several members of the University . Of course there was singing , examination of works of art , and plenty of refreshments set out under a huge tent , covering the large yard at the back of the hall .
The next and subsequent day the Mayor escorted some eighty of his friends on a visit to the beauties of the most beautiful city in England . The character of the whole proceeding is illustrated by the fact that they were received by the Yiee-Chancellor , then by the Hfcads of Colleges , while on Friday the JunioE Proctor gave a splendid luncheon in honour of the company . On Saturday , the Senior Proctor , with the venerable President attd Fellows of Magdalen , entertained tliem in their hall ; and the FeUov ^ s , taking advantage of the occasion , did a strok es of business , and presented President Routh with a piece of plate .
" The Jesuit of all this , says an enthusiastic correspondent on the spot , "is most glorious . Everybody seems to be happier than before ; and many who never met before 'in society ¦ ' will henceforward know each other ' s class better . " " Such / ' he adds , " is the harmonising effect of literature and art : " and we may add , such is the effect of the well-directed and kindly efforts of a gentleman who knows how to appreciate both , and who desires to promote peace on earth and goodwill among men .
One more incident is especially worthy of remark . The hall was open to the public on Saturday ; 2 , 000 persons passed through it ; the schools , headed by bands of music , partook of the elevating spectacle ; and the town looked as gay as if a great festival was taking place ; as indeed it was . . But although all were admitted , we are assured that " not one bit of sculpture , or picture , or other work of art received the slightest injury . " Thus the people showed their appreciation of art , and their sense of the responsibility of the'occasion .
The Commemoration of the University took place this week ; but there was nothing striking in its incidents . On Wednesday the usual essays were read and poems recited in the theatre ; and according to time-honoured custom the undergraduates kept up a great uproar before the business began , calling out the names of prominent persons and cheering or groaning them as they pleased . " Old Charley" was the hero , next , perhaps , Irt > rd Palmerston arid Dr . Posey ; while Lord Aberdeen , the Emperor Nicholas , and Mr . Heywood , shared the displeasure of these young gentlemen . The real Oxford Commemoration was that which ratified the union of Town and Gown .
608 The Leader. [Saturday,
608 THE LEADER . [ Saturday ,
The Anglo-Tkench Alliance. Ix Ia Propose...
THE ANGLO-TKENCH ALLIANCE . Ix ia proposed to celebrate the alliance between France and England by a national festival which shall take the shape of a tseries of entertainments , beginning at London and extending throughout the country , to distinguished Frenchmen . As will be seeii" below the scheme has been under discussion some time . It came before the public , authoritatively
on Wednesday , at a public meeting in the Mansionhouse , over which £ < ord JVIayor Sidney presided . There was a considerable attendance of gentlemen connected with the City , and among the more influential of those present were Viscount Ebrington , Mr . Mnstcrman , M . P ., Colonel Freestun , M . I ? ., Mr . Oliveira , M . P ., Mr . Gcach , M . P ., Mr . G . Langton , M . P ., Mr . W . Brown , M . P ., Mr . Mcchi , Mr . Tito , and Mr . Sheriff Wire .
The Lord Mayor , who occupied the chair , briefly stated the object of tho meeting . He said that on the 7 th a private meeting was held in the Mansionhouse to consider a suggestion xnado by Mr . James Andcrton , that tho present waa a fitting opportunity for'the people of England to show their appreciation of tho alliance with franco , and their gratitude for the splendid hospitality disponsed three yours aero in
Paris to a number of their moat distiiiguitihcd countrymen , by inviting over hero at least ua equal number of eminent Frenchmen , and entertaining them nt a series of banquets to bo given in their honour . That suggestion was cordially approved , and a doputation waited by appointment on Lord Pahnorston for the purpose of ascertaining what were tho views of the Government upon tho uubjeefc . JUia lorddup ,
after consulting with his colleagues , informed the deputation that they one and all acknowledged the propriety of the proposed festival , and were willing to do everything in their power to promote its success . Another private meeting was held in the Mansion-house on the 14 th , when a series of resolutions were adopted and a committee was appointed , consisting of 350 influential gentlemen , including upwards of 100 members of Parliament . Of course , the
movement would involve a considerable expenditure ; but subscriptions had already been received to the amount of 3000 / ., and several public companies and scientific bodies had promised to contribute to the entertainment of the distinguished foreigners . The Government had also agreed to throw open all the public buildings and palaces to the inspection of the strangers from France ; and there could , be no doubt that the people of England generally would give them a cordial and hospitable reception .
Mr . Masterrnap , seconded by Mr . Brown , moved the first resolution , which was to the effect that the meeting , believing that the peace of the world , the advancement of science , the development of art , and the diffusion of knowledge , materially depend upon the cultivation of peaceful relations with France , were of opinion that some of her most distinguished men connected with legislation , the sciences and arts , commerce , and agriculture , should be invited to visit this country , with the view of demonstrating to the world the sincerity of the alliance now happily subsisting between the two nations—an alliance the continuance of which was eminently calculated to promote the permanence of peace , and its consequent blessings , order , prosperity , and happiness . The resolution , supported by Mr . Davis , Was unanimously adopted .
Mr . Langton , M . P ., moved , and Mr . Tite seconded , the second resolution , inviting the co-operation of the Common Council and other corporate bodies of London , the chief magistrates of Dublin and York , the Lord Provosts of Edinburgh and Glasgow , the municipal corporations of all the other cities and boroughs in the United Kingdom , the Chancellors , vice-chancellors , and principals of the universities and colleges , as well as the heads of the learned and scientific societies . Alderman Moon gave an account of a visit which
he paid , with Sir Joseph Paxton , to Liverpool and Manchester , as a deputation , from the committee in London . The corporations of those towns had entered very cordially into their views , and had pledged themselves to do everything in their power to promote the success of the proposed festival , and to impart to it a national character . A similar statement was made by Mr . Mecbi , who had visited Oxford , Birmingham , and several large towns in the Midland counties . The resolution was then carried with acclamation .
Mr . Geach , M . P ., next moved that a subscription be entered into for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the proposed fete ; that the . Lord Mayor be appointed treasurer \_ and that Lord Joha Russell , Viscount Ebrington , Mr . Masterman , Sir James Duke , and Baron Rothschild , be requested to act as trustees . The motion was seconded by Mr . Uzielli , and unanimously agreed to . On the motion of Viscount Ebrington , seconded by Mr . Oliveira , the committee was reappointed ; and after awarding a vote of thanks to the chairman , the meeting separated .
Continental Notes. The News Of The Week ...
CONTINENTAL NOTES . The news of the week from , the seat of war does not advance our information on the s ubject much further than that obtained last week . Authentic intelligence has been received of the raising of the siege of Silistria ; and it seems probable , although we have no direct accounts , that a strong Turkish force has advanced from Shumla , in the direction of Silistria and Kasova , Where tho British and French troops exactly are is not stated ; but iPis prolmble that they have been pushed forward in the direction of Yeni Bazar , and Koshludahi , perhaps further north . A telegraphic despatch indeed informs us that they will bo sent to the Crimea , but this has not been confirmed .
There ia no doubt now but that tho Russians are in retreat upon Moldavia . Tho troops at Kalarash have fallen back partly upon Slobodsiu , and partly upon Buklmrcst , at which place they have been joined by the troops occupying Giurgovo , and tho major part of General Liprandi ' a corps from the Aluta . Tho point of concentration would appear to be tho left bank of tho Soreth . Tho corps commanded by General Iaidera is said to have been defeated by tho Turks near Kusgun on tho right bank , and to have- passed Trajan ' s Wall , und to bo in full retreat for tho forts on the Lower . Danube . It is stated that tho command of tho Russian army has devolved upon General Dannenbcrg , us senior officer . General Schilders is dend . According to tho Russian mueter rolls , they liavo lost 00 , 000 by war and aickneaa during this campaign . Tho chief nowa , however , from tho scut of war ia tho projected occupation of Wallachin by tho
Auatnans . A telegraphic despatch from Vienna , states that the entrance of Austrian troops into Wallachda is decided . Count Coronini , with a first division followed by a second , has orders to keep himself in readiness to descend the Danube as far as Giurgevo M . de Bruck has been ordered to put himself in communication with the Porte , and come to an understanding respecting the political and military combinations that will ensue from the movement of the Austrian army . Colonel Halik sets out for the head-quarters of Omer Pacha , and has orders to communicate with the commanders of the French and English troops .
The Austrian army on the frontier , numbering 300 , 000 men , has been placed under a new command , that of Geueral Hess , noted for his anti-Russian views . The Archduke Albert will command the South-eastern , and . General Schlick the North-eastern corps , as second in command to Baron Hess . Reports from Asia state that the army at Kars musters 25 , 000 men , and is now in a position to assume the offensive . This we doubt . Schamyl is said to be advancing upon Tiflis with 33 , 000 men .
The News From Russia Is Of Considerable ...
The news from Russia is of considerable interest—a letter from . St . Petersburg of the 17 th , in the Post-Ampt Gazette , says , that " the bad news from the theatre of war—several generals wounded , Prince Paskiewitch having received a contusion which lias obliged him to give up the command , and to retire to Jassyr—lias produced a profound impression on the Emperor and his suite . His Majesty , when , he received it , was in the square in which military exercjses take place , inspecting some fortified works which had just been terminated ; but he immediately returned to the palace , aad convoked the Minister o $ War and such princes of the Imperial family as are of full age . After a long conference with him these personages withdrew and Count Nesselrode was summoned . The Empsror wrote an autograph letter to
Prince Paskiewitch , to express his regret at what had happened , and to inquire after his health . It is still very doubtful that the chiei ' command will be left to Prince Gortschakoff . The blockade of the coasts of the Baltic and the Black Sea may be said to have nearly destroyed the ordinary navigation ; and the importance of the damage done may be judged from the fact that , in 1852 the number of vessels -with cargoes which entered the Baltic ports was 3800 , and of those which left nearly the same 5 whilst in the Black Sea there entered 2600 vessels . The united tonnage in both seas -was about 1 , 500 , 000 . Another letter says that : — "In higher circles it is the question of unfavourable news which has been received from the Danubian army . In spite of the bravery of our troops , no impression can be made on Silistria , and the reports of Prince Paskiewitsch are gloomier than ever . Another unpleasant symptom is the present impudent behaviour of the "VVallachians , who not long since were bo cringing . The
Emperor and the Grand Dukes are indefatigable , and continually on journeys of inspection . " The feeling of dejection which begins to prevail here is increased by rumours of new misunderstandings between two brothers of high rank , whose quarrels have until now been checked by the powerful influence of their revered father . People even speak of a most important document which one of the two Princes has deposited in the archives of tlio Senate . u In several of the south and west governments of Russia ' transportable provision magazines- are being formed . Great exertions arc being made to accelerate the movements of the troops to the south and west . " The Emperor Nicholas , so runs the report , ia about to visit Kief , so that lie may be near the seat of war .
It Appears That The King Of Prussia, In ...
It appears that the King of Prussia , in his recent tour along the frontier , had some thoughts that his beloved brother , Nicholas , would grant him an interview . Nicholas * however , did not come , but sent an aide-de-camp , General Griinewalde , who carried compliments and nothing more . They met for a brief space at Gumbinnen . Some evidence of Prussian popular feeling was shown at Dautzic on the 18 th , when the Prince of Prussia reviewed a body of infantry there . The flags of Austria , Prussia , France , mill England were displayed , but the absence of tho Russian Mug ; wan remarked by all . Tlio reply of tho Emperor of Russia to tho Austrian summons has not been received , according to tlio most authentic accounta ; but its reception has been rumoured nt Vienna .
•' Orders," Says Tho Alomtcur, " Havo Ju...
• ' Orders , " says tho Alomtcur , " havo just ieen sent to tho cominandcnj of tho allied squadrons in tho White Sea to establish from 1 st August next an offoctlvo blockade of the Russian ports in that sen . T , lie blockade has hitherto boon delayed , in order to leave timo for traders to terminate tlic operations they might havo commenced before tlio declaration of war . "
The Afonitcw Of Saturday Announced That ...
The Afonitcw of Saturday announced that tho resignation of M . do Pcraigny , as Minister of tho Interior , wast accepted . Ho ia named Grand Ollicoi : of tho Legion of Honour , nud the Emperor lma expressed his regret in a loiter to M . do l ' arsigny that ho Hub declined to accept tho lioailion of n Minister without a portfolio . M . do Uillault , President of tlio Logialutivo Body , succeeds to tho Minintry of tlio Interior . The Emperor ' s cnemios ull ' ect to think thitt appointment inconmatont with tho proaoat entente cordiala between England mid Frunce , M . Uillault having boon roinnrkvd for liia unti-Aiiglioun ( spirit vvliou tn opposition to M . Guizut . On tho whole , M . Billnult haa hitherto been moro generally 011 tho Liberal aide than othtsrwiao , but hit ) convictions , cither 0110 way or other , aro not supposed to bo very etron ^ . Ho ia admitted by nil to bo a . clover man and a good admi-
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Leader (1850-1860), July 1, 1854, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_01071854/page/8/
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