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by 100 , 000 11 . per shares , and that the gardens have ^ been provisionally purchased for 25 , 000 ? . " This is a very proper thing : but surely the Temperance Palace is not to be of " glass ?" In reference to the Queen ' s visit to Chiswick , last Saturday , a contemporary gives this rumour : — " The visit of her Majesty was understood-to be an effort on the part of the council to revive the declining fortunes of the society , which appear not to be on so satisfactory a footing as formerly . To make matters worser it is understood that Sir Joseph Paxton is prepared , next summer , to enter into formidable competition with the Horticultural Society , and give floral and musical fetes upon a scale ^ of splendour and at a price which will place them above all rivalry . " The Crystal Palace is to have a picture-gallery . It is to be " extensive , " to be open to artists of all
nations , and with arrangements on a liberal scale for the sale of the works . At the Dublin Exhibition , where the picture gallery was the great attraction , 10 , 000 ? . worth of pictures were bought ; and why not a proportionate result at Sydenham ? " The arrangements for collecting the pictures have been intrusted to M . COrr VanJer Mauren , of Brussels , the commissioner , who brought to so successful a conclusion the exhibition and sale of the pictures in Dublin , and that gentleman has already succeeded in collecting about 300 first class pictures , by French , Belgian , and German artists of celebrity . "It is understood that the waterworks in the palace gardens are in a sufficiently forward state to lead to the hope that the smaller fountains will be playing in about a Fortnight . " At Malta , there has teen a novel festival that might be imitated here . The news runs : — -
"His Excellency Sir W . Eeid endeavoured to turn the Festival of St . Peter and St . Paul to a practical use . It is the custom on this festival for all classes of people to make picnics to the country ^ about Boschetto and Uivite Veechia , where they have no object beyond eating and drinking , and some very poor races in tie evening—in fact , it is too hot to make any exertion . However , Sir W . Reid got up a committee , and offered prizes for the best samples of cattle , corn , vegetables , machinery , silkworms , &c . ; the prizes for Malta on a liberal scale , from 31 . down to 3 s . There were some very fine mules , poultry , corn , potatoes , and silkworms
exhibited—also some great improvements in machinery ; but the pleasantest sight of all was the happy-looking people , picnicing under the trees . All appeared thoroughly happy and contented . Here was every class , from the commandersin-chief , judges , senators , &c ., down to the poorest peasant , and all appeared to be thoroughly enjoying themselves . It must have been a proud day for Sir William ; and 1 believe all classes felt grateful to him for his endeavours to turn this festival into so useful an exhibition . Doubtless , from the many prizes given , next year's exhibition will bring forth more competitors . "
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[ We have received this from a correspondent . "We will always be glad of such communications , indicating such pleasant facts . ] On Monday last a new and elegant banquetting ball was inaugurated most appropriately by a dinner , given by Mr . John Cooke , of the Patent Permanent Capsule Manufactory , Hall-street , City-road , to forty of the -workpeople in liis employ . Each man , woman , and boy on the establishment , together with the wives of the married men , were furnished with a ticket covering railway carriage to and fro and admission to the building .
WORKPEOPLE'S FESTIVALS AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE .
After enjoying from an early hour in the morning the incomparable boauties of the palace and grounds * , they met their respected employer , his family , and several of his friends , and proceeded to the newlybuilt room , situated at the south-western corner oi the palace , capable of dining from ICO to 200 persons . The dinner , which was of admirable quality , excellently served , and moderate in charge , was done ample justice to by the tired sightseers , both juvenile and adult . Appropriate toasts were proposed by Mr . Cooke , Mr . Strudwicke , his manager , and by several of the workmen and -visitors . At eoven o'clock the party broke up , every one highly delighted .
The practice which was that day initiated will , it is to bo hoped , be extensively followed , thus consc crating tlio People's Palnco amongst its other beneficent objects to the social re-uniou of employers and employed .
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MADAME SONTAG . Madame Sontag died on the 18 th June , in tho city of Mexico , where she was about to sing , of a sudden attack of cholera . Sho was a great artist , a beautiful woman , and a beautiful character , and there is roal mourning for her . The American pnpera give Interesting accounts of her experiences in the States > and more of her brillismt biography , with which \ v < j aro all familiar , tho English world dooa not need to hear of , just now . " Tompted by tho brilliant ouccoss which had nttendo *! the profuasionul career of Jenny Lind iinU other ^ rent nrtlt » tti » n this country , Madnino Sontug irniflo ui » lier mind to visit tho United Slutoa in tho full of 1852 , and arrived in Ni-w xork on tho 19 th of SopWmbor of tluit your . Mho commenced with u aeries of concerts at tho Metropolitan Hull . Wtoloh proved moat aucceiiBful , and ntiunpcd her at onco vllli popularity . IVomNcvr York oho wont to Boston and I > hll « .
delphia , where she continued to give concerts , and firmly established her reputation with the American public . She then returned to this city , and appeared at Kiblo ' s in a snecession of the lighter operas , in which she had won her European fame , and so great was tho success which attended this experiment , that she was readily induced to enter into an arrangement with Max Maretzek to appear in another series of operatic performances , given at Castle Garden in July , 1853 . Tim engagement proved to be one of the most profitable operatic speculations that had ever been undertaken in New York , and in fact , according to the evidence of Maretzek on the Fry trial , the only one that had ever proved satisfactory to all concerned . The result justified Madame Sontag in forming a travelling operatic company of her own , with which she successively visited Boston , Philadelphia , Baltimore , Richmond , Albany , Buffalo , Cincinnati , Louisville , St . Louis , and
New Orleans , and in every city that she went to , the high reputation that preceded her ensured her the most satisfactory pecuniary results . In Hew Orleans , she entered into an engagement with M . Masson , the director of the principal theatre in the City of Mexico , to p lay in opera for a fixed period of two months , with tlie privilege on his part of continuing the arrangement for tiree months longer , at a salary of 7000 dollars a month . Before she started for the Mexican capital , she despatched her agent , Mr . Ullnian , to Europe , with instructions to secure all the available talent that could be procured for the formation of a fresh opera company , which was to meet her in New York on her return . That gentleman has been some time gone on his mission , and is , we understand , already far advanced in his arrangements ; and it is not improbable that the first intimation that he will receive " the sad calamity -which has deprired the artistical world of its brightest ornament , and enisled at a blow this promising enterprise , will be the lines that we are now sorrowfully inditing . " .
She was in her 48 th year . She returned to the stage for the purpose of reconstructing the fortunes of her husband , Count Rossi ; and in that , at least , she no doubt succeeded .
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THE CAMP AT BOULOGNE . The South-Ea ' stern Railway Company takes people to see the Camp at Boulogne at so cheap a rate as to suggest that the most effectual way to sustain the entente cordiale would be for the British public to go over , en masse , to fraternise with the French army , whom it would be inconvenient to invite to London . The Emperor Louis Napoleon visited the camp on Tuesday , and was well received , both by the French and English in Boulogne . He was met by Count Walewski , the ^ French Minister at o \ ir Court , who had gone over expressly to consult with his imperial master—and cousin . Admiral Lapierre , who is to superintend the embarkation of the troops for the Baltic , also met his Majesty . General Baraguay D'flilliers is at Calais , where the embarkation was to take place ( yesterday ) . The English ships are at Calais , waiting .
On Wednesday the Emperor had a grand review of the troops—about 12 , 000—who . are ' encamped in the magnificent valley of Wimereux , and the inspection having been brought to a close , his Majesty summoned the officers of the respective regiments , about immediately to march , towards him , and a circle having been formed , the Emperor , in the hearing of a large portion of the troops , and many of the spectators , delivered with much animation an address : —
" Soldiers—Russia having forced us to war , France has armed fire hundred thousand of hvr children . England has called out a considerable number of troops . To-day our fleets and armies , united for tho sume cause , dominate in the Baltic as well as in tho Black Sea . I havo selected you to be tho fir .-st to curry our eng ' . qs to those regions of the north . English vessels will convey you there—a unique fact in history , which proves tho intminto alliance of tlio two great peoples , and tho firm resolution of the two governments not to abstain from any sacrifice to defend tho right of tlio weak , tho liberty of Europe , and tho national honour .
" Go , my children ! attentive Europe , openly or secretly , offers up vows for your triumph ; our country , proud of n struggle which only threatens tho aggressor , accompanies you with its ardent vows ; and I , whom imperious duties return still distant from tho scene of cvonts , shall have my eyes upon you ; and soon , in ro-boholding you , I shall bu able to say : They were worthy sons of tlio conquerors of AustcrliU , of Kylau , of FrioiU . uul , anil of Muakowu . " Go , may God protect you !" Loud and prolonged shouts of " Vive I'EmpcTour !" ( all about tlio coup d'dtut is forgotten in tlio pressing excitement of the war ) followed ^ this address . His Majesty returned from tho review just nt tho moment when tho steamer from Folkestone hud steamed up to tho jetty , and tho numerous passengers ( 210 in number ) and crow gavu him n . warn ) English cheer .
The whole number of troops to bo cmbarkod from Calais ( whoro tho Kmpuror now ia ) is 9300 infantry there aro ulso a number of tho horsos of tlio stall . Admiral Kcrkcley has , in concert with tho French Vice-Admiral Lnpicrto , inado nil tho necessary arrangements for currying out thy embarkation . Tlio troops will embark in huglish ships , but the artillery and heavy ordnance will , It is expected , be conveyed by ships of tlio French nnvy . The pivaent division will bo formed into two brigades , under General d'Mugucs « nii General Gro ' sy ; tins whole force being under tho command of General Bamguny d'llilliorn ,
General Renault , and General Niel of the Engineers Nothing has transpired with respect to the destination of the force in the Baltic , though the report that it is intended to take military possession of the island of Aland , as a point d ' appui Jbrtifie , is very generally received . The whole strength of the division intended for service in the Baltic , including some English marines , will be equal to 25 , 000 .
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The Frenchman , Le Tour , making " parachute descents" this season , has died of the injuries he received in his last experiment , and , let us Lope , the enlightened public will be no more gratified with such " astonishing feats . " No blame appears to attach to Mr . Simpson , of the Cremorne Gardens , -whence the preliminary balloon ascents were made . Mr . Simpson took proper precautions that the parachute should be perfect ; and the afikir was evidentl y an accident , for which nobody is to be censured but the public . Mr . Swabey , a registrar of the Court of Admiralty , disaptime
who has been MISCELLANEOUS .
peared some ago . The deficiency in his accounts is now found to amount to more than 60 , 000 / . The details of the case indicate that gross mismanagement which is the characteristic of British " Boards . " He never gave security , and his accounts were never looked into . In fact , it would appear that if Mr . Swabey had not run atvay , Mr . Swabey would have lived with a good reputation . Who is responsible ? Dr . Newman , the new rector of the " Catholic University " of Ireland , is addressed by his co-religionists as " My Lord , ' ' " his Lordship , " &c ; and the Protestant papers are indignant .
Drury Lama may expect excitement . Jnllien has returned to Regent-street from New York—we hope , rich again . , A Preston paper assures its interested public that the prosecutions against Cpwell , and other leaders in the strike , have been , or are to be , withdrawn . But the question involved in their arrest ought not to be allowed thus to drop . Medical assistance and nurses have been brought from Glasgow to Wisbaw ta overtake the alarmingly increased number of cases of cholera towards the cjose of last week . On one day lately there were ten corpses lying in the village . Several cases are reported at Castle Douglas . —Edinburgh Witness . The Irish abduction case will soon , be developed interestingl y in the law courts . Application to the Lord Chief Justice Lefroy ( Dublin ) has been made to admit Mr . Carden to bail , , and has been refused . Meanwhile Miss Arbuthnot is- " an object of interest . "
Mr . Reinagle , the Royal Academician , has obtained his certificate in the Insolvency Court . The Poulterers are establishing a new " article . " Quails are being imported hi great numbers from Italy and arc selling as good " game" in London . A Correspondent of a morning contemporary thinks that this is a question of the day—why will people , giving or getting change , hold money in their mouths ? He asks , can these persons be aware of the quintessence of filth worked by dirty fingers into the rims of coins and on their uneven surface , putting aside the fear of contagion , &c . Messrs . Black and Durand continue their negotiations in London relative to the proposed Turkish loan , but have as yet been unable to conclude a treaty with any capitalist , in the
nbsence of a guarantee of the interest and sinking fund from England or Franco . The plan of open-air preaching- has been successfully ndopted in various parts of the kingdom , and the clergy of this town havo now resolved on attempting it . The Revs . J . C . Miller , W . Cockin , I . C . Barrett , J . Eagles , and S . Hardley have already earned their intentions into practice , nnd tho Rev . J . B . Slnrsdun is about to cominonce similar ministrations . In each case , hitherto , we beliove , orderly and attentive congregations linve assembled . —Aria ' s Birmingham Gazelle . [ This is a proper experiment : if the people will not go to the church , tlio church should go to the people , But if it rains ? " ] ' I ho chemists and druggists assistants aro joining in the agitation for early closing . Inasmuch as the public cannot fix the hour when it wanLs physic , thero is mure than the usual opposition to the demand . A painter , working up at the beams of the great transept
oi tlio Crystal l ' tiKicc , missed his hold , fell , and was dashed bo utoins , in tho presence of hundreds of people . A soinuwluifaiinilur accident occourrod on Wednesday to a labouring man employed in the Mew Housed of Parliament . Ho full 80 feet , mid was dashed n ^ 'ttinst un iron girder . On Thursday week tho ship Diogo , crowded with emigrants , sailed from Liverpool for Adelaide— . nil in goo < l ui'der . Ere aho lind got round Ireland cholera broke out ; and tho master wisely put into Curk , mid thonco sho wo * towed l > y a fust fit miner to Liverpool , wliero qnnrnntiuo hulks could bo got for tho aide , who were numerous , Korty-oiK ) h : » d died in those Cow drvvs : on tlio Sunday 17 bodies having been tossed ovorbotinl . Liverpool is , of course , in grout terror , but tholionpitnl accommodation nt onco provided , wits nmplo and creditable to Mcrsoy energy . ¦ llooi / tj MoxuMK . vr . —Wo have received tlio following note , which wo give ua information inturetiting to ninny ; ana in giving it , wo limy stutu Unit tlio whole merit in thi « commendablu and grncetul hrro \ vor , i ! ilj » is duu to tlio gentleman who signs us honorary Hi-cretnry : —
"Sir , — I beg to Inform you that tho public Monument to ThomiiH Hood , by ZVlr . Matthew Nobl .-, in now boing orootod in Kensnl-green Cemetery , mid will bo inaugurated on Tuesday next , July iHth , « t threo o ' clock in tho afternoon , when an nddra » will bo dulivunsd by Richard Moncktou MiliK'H , Ksq , M . I ' . i " Tho favour of your nttondiiiico » h specially invitod . " I Imvo tlio honour to be , Sir , your wio » L obeciiont Sorvnnt , " John Watkinh , Hon . Sec ' Tho " Marrow l ' wl TewtimoniHP subucriptiuiitt nro to bu devoted to the jmrdjnso of < i lihmry for tlio llnpur School . I'liU ia bolter tluui ouo of the ctvrnnl alutuua .
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Jul . y 15 , 1854 . ] THE LEADER . 657
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Leader (1850-1860), July 15, 1854, page 657, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2047/page/9/
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