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640 The Saturday Anal yst and Leader. [J...
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FOREIGN. Berne, July 1st. It is asserted...
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ENTERTAINMENTS. "Oberon" was produced at...
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The Royal Rif.Le-Mato. U At Wimbledon. W...
competition : —For the Association ' s prize of twenty rifles , the silver medal , and the right of competing for the Queen ' s prize of £ 250 , ¦ which is allowed to the second best twenty in the contest for the rifles of honour . The places of fifteen are ascertained , but . five more have to be added . . ' The prize decided on Wednesday was that given by Mr . Gye , as a commemoration of the "Volunteer Ball in Co vent-garden Theatre . It is a money prize— £ 100 to the best shot , and four sums of £ 25 to the next highest number of points . The name of the winner of the £ 100 prize is Whomes—4 th Kent .
The number of the prizes has been increased by Miss Coutts , who offers one of fifty guineas , open to all comers , with any description of rifle ; to be fired from a rest at the range of 1 , 000 yards . The distribution of the prizes won at Wimbledon by the competitors at the ^ National Rifle Association will take place at the Crystal Palace , on Monday next , at three o ' clock . -
640 The Saturday Anal Yst And Leader. [J...
640 The Saturday Anal yst and Leader . [ July-7 , 1860 .
Foreign. Berne, July 1st. It Is Asserted...
FOREIGN . Berne , July 1 st . It is asserted that Switzerland will submit to the Conference the following question only : — "Is it in the interest of Europe and the neutrality of Switzerland , to leave the Simplon Pass perfectly accessible to France , without demanding any fresh guarantees ?" From Eome , June 26 th , we learn that the Pope , on the occasion of the anniversary of his 'installation , commuted the punishment of 10 out of a total of 212 political persons . On the previous day , two battalions of Irish Volunteers entered the barracks of Rome . Paris . July 2 nd . The Marquis d'Antonini , the Neapolitan Minister at the Court of the Tuileries , has sent his resignation to " Naples . We learn from Paris , July 3 , that in reference to the annexation of Savoy , Austria leaves to France the task of inducing a majority of the Powers to agree to one of the three combinations proposed by M . Thouvenel , aiid accedes beforehand to a decision of the majority . The funeral of Prince Jerome was magnificent . The ambassadors assisted at the ceremony , and an immense crowd "was presentThe Jbfow ^ ettr anriounces that a project of law has been laid before the Corps Legislatif demanding its approval of the convention for the establishment of a submarine telegraph between France and th « 13 ^ ited States . 1 ^ '¦¦ . }¦_' ¦ ' .. ' . ' ¦ Turih ' , ' July 3 . It is asserted that Baron Talleyrand has been instructed by his Government to insist that Count Cavour should give due consideration to the overtures of the King of Naples , and the more so as theseCovertures wei * 6 counselled by France , Naples , Jnly 2 . The fundaniental point of the programme of the Commander Spineili is the formation of an Italian Cdnfederatioii i as recommended by the Emperor of the French . This confederation to be essentially of a defensive character , and the autonomy of every State to be maintained , although national unity he . favoured . : . ^ - , ¦ ¦ ¦ . . .. -. " ., : ¦¦ * .. ' ' ' : ; ' . ' . '¦ . ¦¦ . ¦' . < ...- ' . Letters hiave arrived at Marseilles from Rome , all asserting that a ' crisis was imminent , and that the attitude of parties towards each other was provocative of a collision . Advices from Palermo ( July 4 ) state that a hew Ministry had been appointed in Sicily by Garibaldi as follows :----Foreign Affairs ^ Signor Natolie ; Interior , Signor Daita ; War , Signor Orsini j Pub-- ^ e ^ wfetyT ^ ignor- ^ portaT ^ Relig ^^ "Public Instruction , Signor Loggia ; Finance , Signor Giovanni . From Turin , July 2 , the official JPiedmontese Gazette announces that the Neapolitan legation at Turin is authorised to deliver passports for the kingdom of Naples to all Neapolitans who may de- , mand them . Military deserters are > however * excepted . It is asserted that the propositions for an alliance with Naples have not been received , but a rumour is current that an ambassador from ; Naples will shortly arrive in Turin . The Neapolitan Government is still undecided as to what kind of constitution shall be granted . The latest news from Naples states that the city was quiet . Advices from Beyrouth , to the 21 st ult ., state that the Druses , reinforced by hordes of plundering Kurdes and Bedouins , had attacked the town of Zahli , the last refuge of the Christians . The town was entirely burnt down , and 1 , 000 Christians were murdered . ' ¦ . ¦¦ .. ' ¦; .. ¦¦¦ : , ¦ . . ' ¦ . ' ' ¦ ' ¦ ' Daril Kamar , in consequence of the inhabitants having been unarmed , was plundered and deserted . Other acts of incendiarism , pillage , and murder had been perpetrated in the Anti-Lebanon . It was snid that the children at the school Malahala had been killed , notwithstanding that they were under the protection of the French flag , and that the French consul had sent to withdraw the children from the Catholic colleges . The Turkish military reinforcements had not arrived at Beyrouth . The Turkish Customs authorities had seized a bundle of proclamations in favour of the re-establishment of the Byzantine Empire . The agent in whose possession they were found had been arrested . Advices from America state : —The National Convention at Baltimore was the scene of many disgraceful altercations , some of which resulted in personal encounters in tho hotels and streets , as weirST in . tHe Halt 6 Hupi ¥ d ~ by"the" ^ passed in one or two cases , but no duel had been fought . The proceedings were very irregular , and were mainly confined to squabbles relative to the admission of delegates from various places . A break in the Convention was considered inevitable , and as the telegram vid Newfoundland reported the nomination of Mr . Douglass , by the Northern Democrats , and Mr . Breckenridge by the southerners , we nmy assume that a split had occurred . The Japanese embassy continued to be lionised in New York . They received , with great cordiality , a committee of twenty-four
gentlemen- 'from' the Xew York . Chamber of Commerce , and , in response to an appropriate address , ' they ' replied . that they hopedfor more extended commercial intercourse between Japan and the United States , and courteously invited the committee to call again and inform the . . embassy more .-fully of the desires and designs of the American merchants . . ' ¦
Entertainments. "Oberon" Was Produced At...
ENTERTAINMENTS . " Oberon" was produced at Hee Majesty ' s Theatre on Tuesday night . The , performance was a complete success . Madlle . Titjen ' s version of the glorious ; scena , " Ocean , thou mighty monster , " was splendid . Madame Alboni gained the only encore of the evening in the beautiful song , " Lovely Arab Maid . " Madlle . Lemaire was irreproachable in the character of Puck ; Signor Mongini sang exceedingly well in the music alloted to JZuon , and Signori Belart and Everardi were both admirable rei > resentatives of Oliver and Sherasnim . The orchestra and chorus were excellent , and for their careful and efficient performances , Mr . Benedict is deserving of the utmost praise .
At the Crystal Palace on Saturday last , the Orpheonists gave their farewell performance . It consisted of those pieces which had been the most successful in their previous concerts , viz ,- ? -the " Chant du Bivouac , " " Les Enfans de Paris , " " La Retraite , " and " God save the Queen . " After the latter had been given with the greatest power and harmony , produced by the united efforts of the "Guides" band , Davidson ' s organ and 3 , 00 Q French voices , and one tremendous hurrah had burst from the audience , in acknowledgment the band of the Royal Artillery , who were stationed in the gallery directly opposite the orchestra , struck up " Partant pour la Syrie . " This was acknowledged by the delighted Orpheonists with the waving of hats and handkerchiefs , and other expressions of perfect satisfaction and pleasure .
At the conclusion of the week ' s grand performances of these incomparable singers , they were entertained at ' a-. . 'banquet got up expressly for them by some of the aristocracy and many * members .- * of Parliament . About 2 * O 6 O of the Orpheonists assembled in one of the principal'dining " -saloons' in the Palace , where they were supplied with a r & herche collation , Sir Joseph Paxton , M . P ., occupying the chair , supportei by many noblemen and gentlemen . After the cloth was removed , the usual toasts were g iven and responded to with great enthusiasm . M . Delaporte , the chief conductor of the Orpheonists' concert , gave " The union of the two great conn tries France and England / ' ?/ The toast ivas drunk with great applause . Mr . Bright , in responding , expresjed the great pleasure lie felt in taking part-in thatinternational festival , and he trusted that a permanent peace ' -would ' , be maintained between France and ^ Eng land . Other toasts followed , and the proceedings of the evening were brought to a close in the most enthusiastic and satisfactory manner .
The Phixhabmoisjc Conceets were brought to a most brilliant and successful close at the Hanover-square Rooms on Monday evening last , when the following selection was performed before a crowded assemblage of amateurs and professors of the musical art : —Part li—Sirifpnia in D , Op . 7 ( Mozart ); Recit . and Aria , " Tu m ' abbahdoni / ' Miss Louisa Pyrie ( Spbhr ) ; Concerto , pianoforte , in G minor , Miss Arabella Goddard ( Dussek ); Overture , " Naiades " ~( SEel ^ ale ^ B * e * ttTre 1 # ) r- ^ hoven ) j Aria , " Quando lasciai la Normandia " ( Robert le Diable ) , Miss Louisa Pyne ( Meyerbeer ) j Overture , " Jubilee" ( Weber ) . - Conductor—rProfessor Sterndale Bennett , Mus . D . Next season there are to be eight Philharmonic Concerts instead of six .
Cetstai ; Palace . — The distribution of the prizes .. won at Wimbledon by the competitors at the National Rifle Association , will take place at the Crystal Palace , on Monday next , at three o ' clock . To afford proper official eclat to the occasion , the successful candidates will l-eceive their well-earned distinctions from the hands of the Right Honourable Sidney Herbert , M . P ., the Minister of War , who will be supported by the members of the Council of the Association . The Handel orchestra will be appropriately decorated for the occasion with flags and trophies , and the names of the competing corps , and a raised dais erected in t'i'ont , along which the winners will proceed in turn to receive the prizes won by them . Military bands will occupy the space round the great Organthe front rows of the orchestra being occupied by the
, members of the Rifle Association and their friends . On cither side of the military bands , seats will be reserved for the members of the Rifle Corps , and it is anticipated that the most imposing military display will be presented on the great orchestra which has yet been seen . The ceremony of presentation will commence at three o ' clock , and is expected to occupy about two hours . At its conclusion , a series of athletic sports and exercises , in , which the Volunteers will take part , will commence in the grounds , and be continued until dusk ; thus enabling those who are unable to leave London nt an early hour to take some part in the proceedings Connected with this great
national work . As no alteration will take place in the usual Monday"admisBionryiKy ~ one ™ slHllingi-ft ~ large attendance- is-auticipated-Reserved seats will be provided . On Tuesday and Wednesday the greatest meeting of brass instrument performers which has ever been assembled , will be held ut the Crystal Palace . In the north of England , contests for prizes among tho members of brass bapdsare frequent , but no one has ever been attempted on such an extended scale as that now contemplated " . For tho prizes announced , ninety * nine brass bands have entered the lists . They are from all parts of the country , but mostly from the great manufacturing distriots . The members of those bands — nearly two thou-
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Leader (1850-1860), July 7, 1860, page 16, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_07071860/page/16/
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