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SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 1354. 
NEWS OE THE WEEK. 
The final message, “ War," may liave been delivered 
in London before these lines reach the reader. The 
Czar’s answer is hourly expected. There is little 
doubt that it will be hostile, but there is much doubt 
as to the form in which the Emperor’s reply may come. 
It is far from unlikely that he will, without yielding a 
single iota of his pretensions, seek to temporise, until 
he shall have had further opportunity for concentrat- 
ing his forces. But it is also possible that he may 
choose to construe the sending the two fleets into the 
Euxine, and their protection of Turkish armaments, as 
an act of war on the part of France and England, and 
in this case his reply will be simply hypocritical. The 
two powers, however, will dispute his right to inter- 
pret into acts of hostility the steps which have been 
taken. They deny that they have taken the aggres- 
sive. The instructions to the admirals are to protect 
all Turkish vessels of convoy, but these are to keep 
close to the Turkish coast, so as to prevent collisions ; 
and the fleets are to salute the Russians as usual. 
News has come from day to day, while we await the 
St. Petersburg dispatch, that preparatory indications 
have been made for the departure of the repre- 
sentatives of Russia from the courts likely to be in an 
attitude of hostility, and there appears to be some colour 
for these assertions. It was stated yesterday in London, 
we are not aware with what truth, that the horses of 
the Russian Ambassador were to be disposed of, and 
we hear from Paris that M. Kisseleff has intimated to 
his friends that he expects from one hour to auother 
to receive his recall. We have only to add that the 
loss in the recent battle at Kalafut was, on the Russian 
side 2,700, and on that of the victors 1,100. At the 
conclusion of our summary may probably be found 
an intimation from the Czar, that, like Macbeth , 
“ lie must, ho will, spill much moro blood.” 
A curious mystification seems to have been practised 
on European diplomatists and journalists. A letter 
has appealed purporting to come from the Duchess of 
Orleans, in which the lady complains of the conduct 
of the “ F usionists ” (the people who swore eternal 
friendship at Frohsdroff the other day) ; and declares 
that the rights of her son, the Count de Paris, arc 
inalienable, and her conviction that Providence will 
one day enable him to assert them. The letter is a 
graceful and probable one, and although its authen- 
lieity is now impeached by the enraged Orleanists, 
there is no intrinsic reason for disbelieving that it was 
written by the illustrious widow whose name it bears. 
But’ the Duke de Nemours has sent word to Paris 
that the document is a complete fabrication. If this 
prove the case, various leading articles, French and 
English, will have to be retracted. 
At home, all gives sign of impending Parliament. 
Meetings on various subjects are being held, and 
among these we arc happy to see that the Education 
question engrosses the attention of the most influential 
men on both sides. For the criminal “ juvenile,” (Sir 
R. Inglis retires, and we may now use the word against 
which he protested as un-English) Sir John rakingtou 
and Mr. Addcrley (Conservatives), have sought to 
make provision, while for the yet unoffending child 
of the people Messrs. Cobden, Bright, and Milner 
Gibion are endeavouring to organise an educational 
system. This may be again wrecked on theological 
rocks, but eventually the frightful progress of crime 
will convince the most determined bigot that, even if 
you cannot enforce the Atlianasian Creed or the As- 
sembly’s Catechism upon a boy, you must teach him 
something which will keep him away from your plate- 
chest anil cash-box. We have alluded, parenthetically, 
to Sir Robert Harry Inglis, member for Oxford Uni- 
versity. This venerable representative has announced 
that years warn him at length to retire. He came in 
for Oxford, it will be remembered, when Mr. Peel was 
thrown out for his support of the Catholic claims, 
and since that time Sir Robert has been the amiable 
and faithful exponent of what is called old Tory- 
ism. But though usually in opposition to the ma- 
jority of the House, his kind heart, bland manners, 
and natural humour made him a favourite; and the 
shining bald head, rubicund face, somewhat stiffened 
gait, loosely-cut clothes, and never-failing flower at 
the button-hole, will be missed from the front row 
below the gangway. There will be a contest for the 
seat he vacates. Sir William Heathcote is the first in 
the field; he was Mr. Gladstone’s chairman at the last 
struggle. Lord Robert Cecil has been applied to by 
the Evangelical party, and Sir John Pakington is also 
spoken of. 
Willi Europe on tiptoe for the Russian reply, it may 
easily be understood that few other topics of interest 
•arise. “The French Cabinet,” says the best informed 
of the correspondents of the London press, “ consider 
the maintenance of peace as hopeless ; and feeling- 
satisfied that delay is injurious to the cause of the 
Sultan (which is the oauseof Europe), while it is profit- 
able to the Czar alone, are prepared to carry oq tho war 
with promptitude and energy. The chief of the State 
also considers war inevitable; and he sees it with deep 
regret, on account of the wide-spread mischief and 
misery it has created and is creating among the mer- 
cantile portion of his subjects. On this account, Louis 
Napoleon would be glad to see an opportunity of 
settling the question ; but as he does not see that it 
would be possible to do so with honour, he also is pre- 
pared to join his ministers in resisting Russia to the 
utmost.” The Prussian and Austrian Cabinets affect 
to be greatly scandalised at the entrance of the fleets 
into the Black Sea, and have demanded explanations, 
which they pretend not to regard as satisfactory. The 
expected crisis in Spain is retarded by the condition of 
the Queen, who had not, for many days after her 
confinement, been informed of the death of the royal 
infant ; but she is going on very favourably. The 
American mails inform us that this week very warm 
debates are expected in Philadelphia on the subject of 
the Clayton-Bulwer treaty, namely, ns to whether in 
that treaty England abandoned her rights and claims 
Central America or not. The Cuban question will also 
be matter of debate. 
Articles now begin and end with Turkey. Here is 
a brief extract from an account -of a domestic event 
which will interest all who have visited the city of the 
Sultan. It is dated the 2nd January. “ last night the 
cry of ‘ Yangun-var !' resounded through the streets 
of Stamboul. An immense fire has been raging all 
night. It commenced at about two o'clock this morn- 
ing, in the quarter of the Fanar which is inhabited 
by the Greeks, and spread quickly to southward. A 
storm of wind and ram was raging at the time, such as 
I have never seen here — shutters clashing and windows 
smashing the whole night. The north wind blew the 
flames about in fearful gusts, and very soon several 
streets might be seen literally in a blaze. The heavens 
were tinged with red ; and Pera, which is full two 
miles distant from the spot, was illuminated by it. 
The little Turkish wooden houses crackled up like 
dry sticks. I had often wished to be present when 
a fire occurred here. This is certainly the largest 
that has occurred for many a year. The storm 
drove the flames' in a line along the borders of the 
Golden Horn ; they caught up a merchant vessel 
lying there, which was likewise consumed.” 
We must here refrain from saying more on the news 
of the week, being in the instant expectation of most 
important intelligence which may materially alter the 
present aspect of affairs. 
HOME NEWS. 
The Court. — H er Majesty and the other members of 
the Royal Family are still enjoying the comparative retire- 
ment of a sojourn at Windsor Castle. His Royal Highness 
Prince Albert has been out shooting 0 n several occasions 
during the week. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent 
lias been one of the illustrious visitors at the Castle. Tho 
usual dinner parties havo been given. 
Colonel Wyldo has succeeded Lord George Lennox in at- 
tendance on the Prince. 
Viscountess Canning has succeeded Vicountoss Jocelyn ns 
Lady-in-Waiting to her Majesty; and Lieut-General Sir 
F. Stovin, Major-General Berkeley Drummond as Groom- 
in-Waiting. 
M ixdsor, Jan. 19. — A dramatic performance took place 
this evening in the Castle. The following royul and distin- 
guished circle had the honour of receiving invitations to iliue 
with Her Majesty: — Her Royal Highness the Duchess of 
Kent, his Excellency tho French Ambassador and the 
Countess VValewski, the Duke of Newcastle, tho Murquis 
and Marchioness of Westminister and Lady Agnes Grosvenor, 
tho Lady-in- Waiting to tho Duchess of Kent, tho Earl and 
Countess of Shaftesbury, tho Earl and Countess Dc-Lu-Warr 
nnd Lndy Arabella West, Viscount Canning, Lord Ernest 
Bruce, the Right Hon. Sidney and Mrs. Ilorbcit, the 
Right Hon. Spencer and Mrs. Walpole, and Mnjoi~Gnn«sr;il 
Wethcrull. An evening party was also honoured with 
invitations to witness the performance. 
Her Majesty the Queen and his Royal Highness Prince 
Albert entered the Rubens-room at 8 o'clock, accompanied 
by their Royal Highnesses tho Piiuce of Wales, the Princess 
Royal, Prince Alfred, tho Princesses Alice, Helena, and 
Louisa, tho dinner and evening company, and the ladies and 
gentlemen in attendance. Tho performance consisted of 
Tobin’s comedy (compressed into three acts) of The Honey- 
moon, and a farce, in one act, by Mr. Mark Lemon, entitled 
Tho Camp tit Chohkam, and tho parts were filled according 
to the following programme. 
TIIE HONEYMOON. 
Duke Arnnza Mr. Walter Lacy. 
Count Montutban Mr. G. Everett. 
Rolando 
Eiilthnz.ir 
Jacques .. .. . . 
Lopez 
Pedro' 10 1 (Servants of the Duke) 
Olinedo (servant to Balthazar) 
Juliana 
Volunto 
Zamora 
Nobles, Servants, &c. 
TIIE CAMP AT CIIOBIIAM. 
Mr. A. Wigan. 
Mr. Addison. 
Mr. Harley. 
Mr. Clark, 
f Mr. J. F. Cathcart. 
( Mr. Raymond. 
Mr. Coe. 
Miss Murray. 
Miss Leelercq. 
Miss Desborough. 
Captain Damcr (Dragoon Guards) 
Captain Kosely (Light Dragoons) 
Mr. Jackson Cadbury 
Corporal Martin (of the Sappers and Miners) . 
Jones (a dragoon.) 
Stanton ) 
GUbcrt f (Sappers nnd Miners) 
Markham) 
Fanny Mcrrington . 
Mr. Leigh Murray. 
Mr. Pursolle. 
Mr. Keeley. 
Mr. J. F Cathcart. 
Mr. G. Everett, 
f Mr. Raymond. 
)Mr. G. Murray. 
) Mr. Taylor. 
(Mr. Clarke. 
Miss M. Kecloy. 

Dlrootor .. .. .. ,, , Hr. Charles Kean. 
Assistant-Director ^r. George Ellis. 
Tho theatre arranged and the scenery painted by yj r . Thomas Grieve. 
Refreshments were sorved in the Throne-room. Mr. 
Chas. Kean, who has hitherto directed the Royal theatrical 
performances, was unavoidably abs ant on this occasion, in 
conscquonce of the very serious illness of Mrs, Chas. Kean. 
M.P., and Lady Virginia Sandars, Sir John Young, M.P. 
and Lady Young, have beon among6t the visitors. 
Lord John Russell has arrived in town from Pembroke 
Lodge, Richmond Park, with Lady John Russell andfurnily 
for the sco8on. Tho noble lord has issued cards for a grand 
1 arl.amenlory banquet on the 30th of this month. 
Lord aud Lady Alexander Russell, and Lady Rachel Rus- 
sell, havo arrived at their residence, 65, Chetter-square, 
from Ireland. Lord and Lady Cosmo Russell have also 
arrived from a tour in tho sister islo. 
Their Royal Highnesses tho Duchess of Cambridge and 
the Princess Mary have loft Kew, oa a visit to tho Marquis 
aud Marchioness of Salisbury, at llatfiold Houso 
The remains of the late Viscount Bercsford were interred 
on Tuesday in the family vault at Kilndown Church, near 
Bodgebnry Park, Kent. 
The Bui-nacre estate, late tiie property of the Duke of 
Hamilton, lias found a purchaser in Mr. Alderman Thomp- 
son, M.P., fur tho sum of 98,0001. 
The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress entertained at din- 
ner, in the Egyptian Hall, Mansion House, on Tuesday 
evening, tho Court of Aldermen and their ladies, according 
to ancient custom, and a distinguished party, amongst whom 
were Lord and Lady John Russoll, Rear-Admiral 8ir Wat- 
kin O. Pell; Sir Joshua Walmsley, M.P. ; Sir George 
Staunton; Mr. John Masterman, M.P. ; Mr. William 
Chaplain, M. I\, and Mrs. Chaplain; Mr. Richard Swift, 
M.P., and Mrs. Swift; Captain Gordon; Sir G. E*. 
Hodgkiuson ; Mr. Matthews, Master of Cullers and Alder- 
man of Sheffield, and other distinguished personages. 
The Earl and Countess or Dcsart have arrived°at tho St. 
George’s Hotel, from Dcsart Castle. 
Viscountess Stratford do Redcliffe and the Hon. Missos 
Canning have been staying on a visit to Lndy Stuart dc 
Rothsay, at Highcliffe House, near Christchurch. 
The Earl and Countess Cowper have beon paying a visit 
to Earl de Grey, at Wrest Park, Bedfordshire. 
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, attended by 
Lady Fanny Howard and Sir George Couper, visited the 
Duchess of Gloucester, at Gloucester House, Piccadilly, on 
Wednesday and afterwards returned to Frogmoro. 
Sir Charles and Lady Mary Wood, on Tuesday evening, 
entertained at dinner tho following distinguished persons 
The Duke nnd Duchess of Argyll, Viscount and Viscountess 
Hardinge, Sir Charles and Lady Trevelyan, Mr. and Mrs. 
Hayter, Sir T. Redington, Hon. A. Willoughby, Mr. 
M‘Leo.1, Mr. and Mrs. II. Baring, and Mr. E. Lascelles. 
On Wednesday evening the following distinguished per- 
sonages were at dinner, at the residence of Lord and Lady 
John Russell, in Cliesham place— the Lord Chancellor and 
Lady Cran worth, his Excellency the American Minister, 
the Lord Chief Justice of Eugluud and the Baroness 
Strathedcn, Mr. and Mrs. H. Baring, Mr. Charles Grcville, 
and Mr. 1-onblanq-ue. In the evening her ladyship 
received' a select circle of the corps diplomatique - and aristo- 
cracy at present in town. 
Kinmel Park. — During (he past week Mr. and Mrs. 
Hughes have been entertaining a large party of distinguished 
guests, including the Earl and Countess of Strathmore, 
Vlcountess Dungannon and Miss D'Arcy Irvine, tho Lady 
Sarah Cliolmondeley and the Hon. Miss Cholmondeley, tho 
lion. T. H. Liddell, M.P., and the Misses Liddell, Sir Wat- 
kin and Lady Williams Wynne, Viscount Boyle, Mrs. and 
Miss Hughe.-, Colonel Peers Williams, M.P., and Mrs. 
Williams, Mr. Williams, Bulkeloy, Mr. Williamson, &c. 
Ou Thursday evc n >ng week, Mrs. Hughes received, ata grand 
ball, about 150 of (ho 6lite of the neighbourhood. Dancing 
was kept up with great spirit until uourly five o'clock the 
following morning. 
Iulfst giitrilijinra. 
FRIDAY NIGHT. 
((From Friday's Gazette.) 
THE ARCTIC EXPEDITION. 
Notice respecting the Officers und Crews of her Majesty 'o 
Ships Erebus and Terror. 
Admiralty, Jan 19, 1854. "* 1 
Notice is hereby given, that if intelligence be not received, 
before the 31st of March next, of tho officers and creivs of 
her Majesty’s ships Erebus and Terror being alive, the numes 
of the officers will be removed from tho Navy Lists, aud they 
and tho cicws of those ships will be considered as having 
died in her Majesty’s service. The pay and wages of the 
officers and crews of those ships will cease on the 31st day of 
March next ; and all persons legally entitled, and qualifying 
thcmsolves to claim the pay aud wages then due, will bo 
paid tho same on application to tho Aeeouutaut-Geucral of 
her Majesty’s navy. 
Security will bo required in certain cases, for which 
special provision will be made. 
By command of tho Lords Commissioners of tho Admi- 
ralty. W. A. B. Hamilton, Secretary. 
WAR- OFFICE, Jan. 20. 
Royal Regiment of Horso Guards — Walter Digby Sey- 
mour, Gent., to be Cornet, by purchase, vice Lord Stan- 
hope, promoted, Jan. 20. 
16th Light Dragoons — Alexander Power Sr. Clair, Gent., 
to be Cornet, by purchase, vico Blair, appointed to the 9th 
Light Dragoons, Jan. 20. 
(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) 
CAMBRIDGE, Jan. 10. 
Election or fcQUiRB Bedell. 
At the close of the poll the numbers wore — 
Godfruy ...... 
Roberts 
155 
127 
28 
FASHIONABLE WORLD. 
Tho Marquis nnd Marchioness of Headfort havo beon en- 
tertalulng a numerous party at Headfort House, county 
Neath. Th® Earl and Countess of Bcctive, Mr. Saqdars, 
Majority for Godfray . 
A Discovery. — The Frenchman Mariette has at last 
succeeded in discovering the long-sougiit-for entrance into 
tho Sphynx. Tho entrance leads into beautiful marble 
rooms, which are supposed to bo connected by subterranean 
passages with similur chambers in tho adjacent pyramid. 
There is but little travelling this \ car in Egypt. 
Royal Geographical Society. — Evening meeting, 
January 23rd, at half-past eight. Papers to bo road 
1. Further Accounts from tho Mission to Lake Cbad. 
2. Reports in connection with tho North Australian Expe- 
dition. 
Snow Ploughing with Oxen. — Tho snow plough 
hnung beon put in requisition on the Banchory road, a 
passage was, after much lubouv effected, principally through 
tho aid of Mr. Walker, of Anguston, who yoked four of his 
best oxen into the plough, aud took it through wreaths 
whore the horses stuck fast, for about fourfeeu miles out of 
town.— vi bemkeu Herald, 
