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FLOATING CITY AT CANTON. 
SECOND EDITION. 
LATEST 
INTELLIGENCE. 
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(by electric telegraph.) 
PARIS, Saturday, Auqust 12. 
The French Bourse. — Tho following wore the closing 
prices yesterday : — Four-and-a-Half per conts Rentes, 
90f. GOe. ; ditto, for Account, 99f. ; Tliree per cent. Rentes, 
73f. ; ditto, for Account, 73f. 25c. ; Bank Shares, 2,915f. 
LATEST NEWS FROM THE BALTIC. 
OPERATIONS AT ALAND. 
The steamer Nicolai I. arrived at Dantzic on Thursday. 
She brought word that three thousand French troops had 
landed, and taken eight Russian guns. 
With the three thousand French soldiers six hundred 
English marines landed, at three points, on Aland, with no 
loss. This was on Tuesday last. 
Tho forts have not been attacked, but wero to be on Wed- 
nesday the 9ih instant. 
Admiral Napier is in the Bulldog at Bomarsund. 
SAXONY. 
DRESDEN, August 10. 
Prince John, brother of the late king, lias issued a pro- 
clamation, which is countersigned by the Ministers, an- 
nouncing his accession. 
SPAIN. 
Indictment against Queen Christina.— Dona Maria 
Christina de Bourbon is debtor to the State — twenty-four 
millions, which she received unlawfully as Reinu Gobernadora, 
from 1834 to 1840, having married a second time shortly alter 
the death of her first husband; twelve millions which wore 
paid to her on her return from France for the three years | 
which she passed out of the country ; and thirty-five millions, 
the difference between the money of Spain and America, for 1 
the 10 years that 6he has drawn her pension on tho treasury 
of Cuba; making a total of eoventy-ono millions of reals. 
With the sweat of the people the Riansnres family raised their 
palace of the Calle de las R*jns ; founded estates at Tarnncon ; 
ucquired the coal-mines of Langreo ; made its own a great 
part of the Gijon railroad; took many shores in the cuimli- 
eution of the Ebro ; took a great number in the company of 
La Espana Industrial (a joint-stock manufacturing company); 
entered with Senor Salamanca in the participation of various 
lines of railroad ; and established at Havana engines, and 
other speculations. — Madrid Tribune. 
THE BLACK SEA. 
The Expeditionary Army to the Crimea. — It is con- 
fidently asserted in Paris that accounts have been received of 
the landing of the expeditionary troops at Perekop, on the 
isthmus which unites the Crimea to Taurida, the southern 
mainland of Russia. 
IMPORTANT FROM EGYPT. 
MARSEILLES, Friday. 
Alexandria, Aug. 2 — The new Viceroy, Said Pacha, 
has appointed an Englishman (Green) to bo director of the 
overland transit, an important Stale appointment ; and a 
Frenchman (Koenig, his former French master) to be his 
chief secretary. The Government shows reforming activity, 
and has already abolished the duty on the exportation of 
cereals. This will exonerate the Fellahs from tho impost 
on pasture and the wheal harvest. The quantity of produce 
thus thrown open to unrestricted commerce is estimated at 
5(10,000 aidcbas. 
foreign officers will again be employed for the training of 
tho army. 
The debt is to he liquidated by the sale of the depot of 
merchf ndisc. 
Cairo has been illuminated for three days. 
The Civil Service. — M r. Tom Taylor of the Inner 
Temple, barrister-at-law, has been appointed secretary to the 
New Board of Health, £1,000 per annum. 
Royal Arch Masonry at Oxford.— On Wednesday 
last the members of the Oxford Royal Arch, Chapter No. 425, 
assembled at the Masonic Hall for the transaction of sundry 
busiuess. Two candidates were exalted, after which the three 
Principals for the ensuing year, Comp. Rev. E. Moore, 
M.A., of Brasenose College, first Principal ; Comp. W. 
B. Beach, of Christchurh second Principal, and Comp. J. Mar- 
tin, third Principal, were installed. Previous to closing the 
Chapter the first Principal presented in the name of the 
Chapter an elegant jewel to Comp. F. Thomas, first Principal 
of the past year in token of his assiduity, faithful discharge of 
tho duties of his office, and his general zeal for masonry. The 
Chapter then adjourned until 5 o’clock in the afternoon, 
when u sumptuous banquet provided by Compe. Furley and 
Walker Poest, first Principals, was done justice to by about 
30 Companions, including the first Principal Comp. Rev. E. 
Moore, who presided; the Dep. Prov. G.M., for Oxfordshire; 
Capt. Bowyer, the Mayor of Oxford ; R. J. Spiers, Esq., 
W. B. Bench. Esq.; W.M. of the Apollo Lodge; Alderman 
Dudley, late Mayor ; F. Symonds, Esq., E. Hansard, E>q., 
.1. Taunton, Esq.. E. C. Crawley, Esq., Exeter Coll., Rev. E. 
T. Pearse, J. Wyatt, W. Thompson, J. Hound, H. Purdue, 
T. Joy, J. Musgrove, J. Sowter, E. Bevers, &c., &c. In the 
course of tho evening, a silver-tea service distinguished alike 
for elegant design and exquisito workmensbip, supplied by 
Br. Sheurd, silversmith, of this city, was presented by Br. J. 
Taunton, Esq., in the numes of a few private friends, members 
of the Province, to Br. F. Thomas, P.M. of the Alfred Lodge, 
us a token of their regard and a recognition of his assiduous 
efforts to promote the udvancemeDt of masonry, and the 
interests of the craft in general. The festivities were kept up 
in the most agreeable and social manner until a late hour, 
when the brethren separated with grateful recollections of a 
happy and gratifying meeting. 
STRIKE OF THE ENGINE-DRIVERS ON THE 
LONDON AND NORTH-WESTERN RAILWAY. 
BIRMINGHAM.— Saturday, 10 a m. 
The engine-drivers on the Loudon and North-Western 
Railway struck work last night ; and one of the first conse- 
quences is, that the express, which ought to have left at half- 
past seven, only started at ten p.m. The men who were to 
Smvc driven tho engines declined to do so. The strike 
appears to be genoral between London and Birmingham. 
Great inconvenience and confusion must be the result. 
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NAVAL AND MILITARY. 
Troops for Turkey.— The Golden Fleece left South- 
ampton on Friday for Cork, to take in the 57th Regiment, to 
bo conveyed to the sent of war in tho East. The Golden 
Fleece lias itn immense quantity of stores on hoard, amongst 
which are shot, shells, and light field-pieces, suitable for 
flying artillery, witli an immense quantity of horse-shoes 
and saddlery for Circassia. Also about 150 tons of bread 
and peas, and nearly 100 bales of sheeting. The Harbinger 
left Southampton on Thursday morning with Sir George 
Cathcort and staff. She carried out a heavy mail for the 
army and fleet in the East. Six more regiments of infantry 
and two of cavalry arc about to be sent out to Turkey. 
Swivels. — A circular of the French Minister of War to 
the principal officers in the navy notifies that tho Council of 
Admiralty lias decided unanimously on the suppression of 
swivel guns, the aim of which is very uncertain, but retains 
| the blunderbuss, as calculated to render useful services in 
warfare, particularly in close combat. 
Fete at Baltsiiick. — The Patrie says: — Lord George 
Paulet, one of the superior officers of the English fleet in the 
Black Sea, gave a splendid fete on board his ship, on July 
| 28th. A sumptuous banquet, to which a number of French 
officers sat down, was followed hv a dramatic entertainment, 
consisting of a comedy of Sheridan’s and a Vxtit to Bedlam. 
This magnificent fete will leave souvenirs of the most un- 
■ feigned cordiality among tho Anglo-French staff. 
Pension. — Major-General Chatterton, K.H., has received 
from her Majesty tho pension for distinguished services in the 
army. 
Sfithead. — II.M.S. Boscawen, 70, Captain Glanville, is 
ordered to leave Spithead for the North Amerirau station this 
morning, (Sunday.) 
THE LONDON GAZETTE. 
(Friday Evening.) 
LORD CHAMBERLAIN S OFFICE, Auousrr 11. 
Orders for the Court's going Into Mourning on Sunday next, the 13th 
nst., for his late Majesty the King of Saxony ; and on Sunday the 3rd of 
September, tho Court to go out of Mourning. 
CROWN-OFFICE, August 10. 
MBMDEK RETURNED TO SERVE IN THI8 I'UESENT PARLIAMENT. 
Borough of Cockermouth. 
John Stocl, of Derwent Bank, in tho county of Cumberland, Esq., in 
;he room of Henry Aglionby Agllonby, Esq., deceased. 
WAR-OFFICE, August 11. 
1st Regiment of Foot. 
To be Ensigns without purchase. 
Sergeant Major James Deacon, vice Williams, promoted; Gentleman 
?adet William Freeborn, from tho Royal Military College, vice Stuart, 
iromotcd; Ensign Charles Howe Proby, from the 1st West India Regi- 
nent, vice Gregory, promoted. 
2nd Foot— Ensign George Poraery Colley to be Lieutenant, without 
purchase. 
4th Foot— Ensign Cuthbert Eccles to bo Lieutenant, without pur- 
chase. 
6th Foot— Second Lieutenant Frederick J. Mylius to be Lieutenant, 
without purchase. 
7th Foot. 
To be Ensigns without purchase. 
Ensign Lord Richard llowo Browne, from the 13rd Foot: Gentleman 
Cadet George Henry Waller, from the Royal Military College; Gen- 
tleman Cadet Napier Douglas Robinson, from the Royal Military 
9th Foot— Ensign William Crosble Harvey to be Lieutenant, without 
purchase ; Sergeant Thomas Renant, from the Grenadier Guards, to be 
Ensign, without purchase. 
llth Foot— Ensign Richard Hotham to be Lieutenant, with purchase 
Ensign Robert Carr, from the Gold Coast Corps, to be Ensign, without 
purchase. 
13th Foot. 
To be Lieutenants without purchase 
Ensign Cornwallis II. Chichester; Ensign George Henry Cobham. 
14tli Foot— Ensign Thomas Prittie Cosby to be Lieutenant, without 
purchase ; Sergeant Alexander Gordon, from the Scots Fusilier Guards, 
to be Ensign without purchase. 
15th Foot-Ensign Philip Alexander Anstruther Twynham to be 
Lieutenant, without purchase. , . 
17th Foot.— Ensign Evan F. McBayne, to bo Lieutenant, without 
PU 18th Foot— Ensign Robert Hoey Jox-Blake to be Lieutenant, without 
purchase. , . _ , .... 
19th Foot Sergeant Thomas Thompson to be Ensign, without 
P 20 C th°Foot.— Gentleman Cadet Wellington Mitchell, from the Royal 
Military College, to be Ensign, without purchaso. 
21st Foot. 
To be Ensigns without purchase. 
Gentleman Cadet Thomas Burchell Holloway, from the Royal Military 
College; Gentleman Cadet Thomas Coakley, from the Royal Military 
C0 28th°’Foot Ensign James Williams to be Lleutonant without pur- 
chase ; Quartermaster Sergeant Henry A. Berry to be Ensign, without 
P 30th Foot Ensign James Cavendish Ilobbs to bo Lieutenant, 
without purchase. 
To be Ensigns without purchase. 
Sergeant John Forbes; Gentleman Cadet Henry Corbet Singleton 
from the Royal Military College. , 
31st Foot-Ensign Ralph Leeson to bo Lieutenant, without purchase. 
33rd Foot.— Ensign Henry Thorold to be Lieutenant, without pur- 
Cl Sergeant Major John Owens; Gentleman Cadet Charles Whatcley 
Willis, from the Royal Military College; Gentleman Cadet Aituur 
Edward Augustus Ellis, from the Royal Military College. . 
34th Foot — Ensign Hector Maclean Lawrence to bo Lieutenant, 
W 30aFoot.— ' Ensign Alexander Frederick Stewart to be Lieutenant, 
'\v7th 1 Foot— Ensign Charles Edward Ascough Evered to be Lieutenant 
without purchase. . ... . 
38th Foot.— Ensign Dc Vic Tapper, to be Lieutenant, without pur- 
chase; Sergeant P. H. Ero to be Ensign, without purchase ; Gentleman 
Cadet A. J. A. Ewen to be Ensign without purchase. 
40th Foot— Ensign P. G. Hewett to bo Lleutcnnnt, without 
1 TSToot.— Ensign A. G. Lowry to bo Lieutenant without purchase. 
Gentlemen Cadet Edward Leslie Barnwell Lowry, from the Roy 3 
Military College; Gentleman Cadet Henry James Nowlan, from tne 
Royal Military College. r .„ nn . 
42nd Foot-Ensign William G. Everard Webber to be Lieutenant, 
without purchase. 
To be Eslgns w ithout purchase. 
Sorgeant Major John Wilson; Gentleman Cadet Wilsome Black, from 
the Royal Military College. without 
44th iFoot-Enslgu William Arthur Wood to be Lieutenant, "Rucmv 
purchase. 
