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64 : 0 The Saturday Analyst and Leader . [ July 7 , 1860 .
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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 Stmplon Pass perfectly accessible to Prance , without demanding- any fresh guarantees ?" From Rome , June 26 th . we learn that the Pope , on the occasion of the anniversary of his installation , commuted the punishment of 70 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 .
irentlemeu from the New York Chamber of Commerce , and , in . response to an appropriate address , they replied that they hoped - for more extended conunercial intercourse between Japan and theJJnited States ; and courteously invited the committee to call ' ^ again- and inform the embassy' more fully of the desires and . designs of the American merchants * : ¦ .
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 , and accedes beforehand to a decision of the majority . The funeral of Prince Jerome was magnificent . The ambassadprs assisted at the ceremony , and an immense crowd was present . The JMoniteur announces that a project of law ' has been laid before the Corps Legislatif demanding its approval of the convention for the establishment ofa submarine telegraph between France and the United States . : -- -.
^ Turin . July 3 : It-is asserted that Baron Talleyrand has been instructed by his troyernment to insist that Coiint Cavour should give due consideration to the overtures of theJKing of Naples , and the more so as these overtures were counselled by France-Naples , Jnly ¦ % : ¦ . The fundamental point of the programme of the Commander SpiiielH is the formation of an Italian Confederation , 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 be favoured . : " Letters have arrived at Marseilles from Home , 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 new Ministry had been appointed in Sicily by Garibaldi as follows : —Foreign Affairs , Signor Natblie ; Interior , Signor Daita ; War , Signor Orsini ; Pub-Tic ^ Safety , Signor Laporta ; Religion , Ife 1 r ^ TjaTTzaT * BeTredTctine-y Public Instruction , Signor Loggia ; Finance , Signor Giovanni . From Turin , July 2 , the official Piedmontese Gazette announces that the Neapolitan legation at Turin is authorised to deliver passports for the kingdom of Naples to all Neapolitans who may demand 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 ai-rive 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 wan the scene of many disgraceful altercations , some of which resulted in personal encounters in the hotolp tmd 8 treets , as well ' as . in the hall occupied by the Convention . Challenges had passed in one or two cases , but no duel had been fought . 'I he proceedings were very irregular , and were mainly confined to squabbles relative to the admission of delegates from various . places . A break in the Convent ion ' was considered inevitable , and as the telegram vid Newfoundland reported the nomination of Mr . Douglass , by the Northern Democrats , and Mr . Breckeoridge by the southerners , we may assume that a split had occurred . The Japanese embassy continued to be lionised in Now York . They received , with great cordiality , a committee of twenty-four
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" Oberon" was produced at Heb Majesty ' s Theatre on Tuesday nig-hfc . The performance was a complete success . Madlle . Titjen ' s version of the glorious seena , " Ocean , thou niig-hty monster , " was splendid . Madame Alboni gained the only encore of the evening in the beautiful song-, " A Lovely Arab Maid . " Madlle . Lemaire was irreproachable in the character of Puck ; Signor Mongini sang exceedingly well in the music alloted to Huon , and Si" : nori Belart and Everardi were both admirable representatives of Olivet * and Sherasnim . The orchestra and chorus were excellent , and for their careful and efficient performances , Mr . Benedict is deserving 1 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 . 000 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 , 000 of the Prp ^ » ists assembled in one of the principal dining saloons in the Palace , where they were supplied with a rec ^ ercM collation , Sir Joseph Paxtoh , M . P ., occupying the chair , supported by many noblemen and gentlemen . After the cloth was removed , the usual toasts were given and responded to with great enthusiasm . M . Delaporte , the chief conductor of the Orpheonists'concert , gave " The union of the two great countries France and England / ' The toast was drunk with great applause-Mr . Bright , in responding , expressed the great pleasure he felt in taking part in that international festival , and lie trusted that a permanent peace would be maintained" between France and England . Other toasts followed , and the proceedings of the evening were brought to a close in the most enthusiastic and satisfactory manner .
The Philharmonic Concerts 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 l .- ^ Sinfonia in D , Op . 7 ( Mozart ); Recit . and . Aria , " Tu m ' abbandoni , " Miss Louisa Pyne ( Spohr ); Concerto , pianoforte , in — G . minor , Mis ? Arabella Goddard ( Dusselc ) ; ^ Overture , " Naiades " ( Stemdale Bennett ) Part II . — Sinfonia in C minor , JNo . 5 ( JJeefhoven ) ; Aria , '? ' Quando lasciai la Normandia . " ( Robert le Diable ) , Miss Louisa Pyne ( Meyerbeer ); Overture , " Jubilee" ( Weber ) . Conductor— -Professor Stern dale Bennett , Mus . D . Next season there are to be eight Philharmonic Concerts instead of six .
Crystal 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 receive their well-earned distinctions from the hands of the Right Honourable Sidney Herbert , M . I \ , 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 front , along which the winners will proceed in turn to receive the prizes won by them . Military bands will occupy the space round the great organ , the front rows of the orchestra being occupied by the members of the Rifle Association and their frienda . On either 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 threo 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 at an early hour to take some part in the proceedings connected with this great naftonaLwork ., A . s _ . no _ alt < gmtix ^ ~ l " day admission , viz ., one shilling 1 , n large attenduhco is ftiltitjipatea . Reserved seats will be provided . On Tuesday and Wednesday the greatest meeting- of brass instrument performers which lms ever been assembled , will be held at the Crystal Puluce . In the north of Encrland . contests for urizcti amouir the members of brass bands are
frequent , but no one has over been attempted on such an extended scale as that now contemplated . For the prizes announced , ninetynine brass bands have entered the lists . They ' are from all parts of the country , but mostly from the great manufacturing dis * tricts . The members of those bands —nearly two thoa-
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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 ^ tobje ; added . • . The prize decided on Wednesday was that given by Mr . Gye , as a commemoration of the Volunteer Ball in Covent-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 .
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Leader (1850-1860), July 7, 1860, page 640, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2355/page/16/
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