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THE FIELD. 
Winslow Bowling-green Club terminated their season with 
a dinner at the George Inn, under the presidency of Mr. 
Cole. Host Barton, always alive to the comfort of his 
guests, provided an abundance of creature comforts. Success 
to the club was, with veteran feeling, given by Mr. Cowley, 
who had been a member for nearly sixty years. J. Denne 
and W. S. Bowen, Esqs., were elected stewards for next 
season. A cheerful ami pleasant evening was passed ere 
" to our next merry meeting” was given. 
SCOTLAND. 
Tne Title of the Chief Magistrate of Edinburgh. — I r 
will be seen, from the Town Council proceedings, that our 
hint to the Lord Provost as to the indignity cast upon his 
office in the late royal commission in omitting the title 
lord” from his designation, has been duly attended to, and 
thut the result is perfectly satisfactory. The imperial 
officials are hereafter to be more careful how they deal with 
our Scottish titles. The conduct of the Lord Provost in 
this matter entitles him to the thanks not merely of the 
Town Council, but of the whole community. Trifling os the 
thing may appear in itself, it is not difficult to see how a 
succession of such trifles might aid in denuding the office of 
all its influence and dignity, a result which would be most 
injurious to the community . — North British Daily Mail. 
Edinbuuoii, Oct. 30. — The interesting experiment made 
by the proprietors of the Tny salmon fishings upon the ova 
of that fish is reported to be proceeding most favourably. 
At a meeting of the proprietors, held a few days ago, it was 
stated that on the 22nd of December the breeding boxes 
contained about 400,000 ova; these, having been carefully 
protected, gave birth, in March and April, to swarms of par, 
which have been nourished with great care and attention, 
and are now beginning to reach the size and assume the 
silvery appearance of the salmon smolt ; next season they 
will probably be allowed to go down to the sea with their 
brethren bora in the freer and less carefully tended breeding- 
places selected by the parent fish themselves, and then the 
success of the experiment will be tested by observing 
whether the increase in the number of grilses and salmon 
corresponds with the increased supply of smolt turned into 
the river. At the same meeting the proprietors resolved to 
close the fishing season in the Tay by the 26th of August, in 
place of the 1 4th of September, the present statutory period. 
It is sincerely to be hoped that all these various devices will 
have the desired effect of restoring the salmon fishings to 
something like their former success and value ; but the real 
cause of their decline, and one which it is difficult for the 
river proprietors successfully to combat, is the stake-nets at 
the mouths of the river, which, sanctioned though they have 
been by the judgment of the law, certainly do seem strongly 
to infringe the rights of the river proprietors by directly 
and irretrievably injuring their property. 
IRELAND. 
pAnT of the Fortifications of Sebastopol in Carlow. — 
During the last week we had the gratification of inspecting 
a small piece of granite which formed part of the fortifications 
of Sebastopol, it having been sent to some friends in this 
locality by our gallant countrymen, Captain Shirvington. 
It is similar to the granite of this country, but much softer; 
and if we may judge of this as a specimen we would be led 
to infer that Sebastopol and its fortifications are not likely to 
hold out long against the batteries of the English and French 
artillery. — Carlow Sentinel. 
Recruits. — The public spirit in Ireland in favour of the 
present war is such that the vast majority of recruits insist 
on joining regiments in active service, comparatively few 
being ready to serve in regiments which are not at the seat 
of war. The allowance given to the sergeant or other party 
for procuring a recruit is £1 if for a regiment engaged in the 
wur, and 15s. for all other regiments. Men are now taken 
in the army whose height does not exceed 5 feet 4 four 
inches. 
Mr. Smith O’Brif.n. — Among the passengers between 
Malta and Gibraltar by the Candia, which has just arrived 
home with the Indian mail, was Mr. Smith O’Brien, returned 
from transportation. He arrived from Australia via Madras. 
He was a first-class passenger on board the Candia, and en- 
tered into familiar conversation with those on board on every 
topic except politics. He looked careworn. He was obliged 
to leave the Candia at Gibraltar, as he is prohibited, by the 
terms of his pardon, from visiting the United Kingdom. It 
was believed that he purposed visiting some part of Italy. 
He appeared sad on leaving the steamer ; and, while wishing 
good bye to those who were bound for England, he re- 
marked that he scarcely knew what countryman to call 
himHelf, 
/urrign 3ntrlligftifr. 
FRANCE. 
{From our own Correspondent.) 
Paris, Thursday, Nov. 2. 
Our no-news from the Bast — The “ Timid Counsels” mistake 
— The < ii ides band in London — The " Ccnt-Gardts ” duel- 
ling — Cheap dinners in Paris — Cruvelli — Jules Janin and 
** Figaro” — Another mistake — Scic race-course. 
Tin. want of official or authentic news from the heights of 
Sebastopol is producing serious feelings, amounting almost 
to consternation in Paris — the intelligence through St. 
Petersburg and Berlin, being natural)}' little calculated to 
rc-assure the public in this part of the world— and it is diffi- 
cult to persuade people that the allied commanders w ould 
allow their countrymen to remain so long iu painful uncer- 
tainty, without some positive reason for concealment. It is 
more than probable, however, that before the time this 
reaches the public eye, the fall of the city will have been 
officially published — the last mail from the East having 
brought a letter in cypher to the Emperor from General 
Canrobert, which, though the contents were of course not 
made known, was evidently very satisfactory, ns his Majesty 
is understood to have told the officers urouiul him, that they 
might expect to hear of the fall of Sebastopol before the close 
of the week. In addition to which, the Court invitations to 
Compicgnc — which had been issued for the beginning of last 
week, and countermanded in consequence of the non-arrival 
of satisfactory news — have been issued anew; but for what 
date I am not exactly informed. One of the worst practical 
result- of this protracted silence, is the scope it affords to 
gambling at the Bourne — stock-jobbing speculations having 
been carried on for the last few weeks to the most furious 
extent, us the next settling day will be likely to prove. 
A considerable sensation was created here, particularly 
among the English, by the allusion to the “ timid counsels” in 
his Majesty's letter to Madame dc St. Arnaud. It was looked 
upon as directed against the hesitating policy of the English 
Government, and, in fact, as denoting a coolness between 
the two allies, which the friends of Russia and others — with 
whom the city abounds — beheld with uncontrollable gratifi- 
cation. Fortunately, the explanation of the Emperor, w hich, 
it is said, was provoked by a foolish paragraph in a Loudon 
journal, removed all apprehensions on the subject, and put 
all square again. The truth is^“ timides avis ” was a lapsus 
calami — a mistake. 
M. SouliJ's trip back to London from Calais, on being 
refused admittance into this country, has also occasioned a 
little Hurry among diplomatic circles. Mr. Mason, the 
United States' minister, had an audience of the Emperor on 
the subject, but without the least chance of any modification 
in the resolve of the Government towards M. Soule. 
The cordial reception given to the band of the Guides by 
the London public at the Crystal Palace has produced the 
best effect here, though a little damped by the treatment one 
or two of them are said to have experienced by the Cockney 
mob at Jullien's concert on Monday last. Under pretence 
of the extreme friendliness of these fine-hearted, hospitable 
fellows, one of those sons of Apollo is said to have found 
himself minus his gold watch. The new body-guard, or 
Cent Gardes, of the Emperor, are, 1 regret to say, extremely 
unpopular with the rest of the army. They are quartered at 
Versailles, where a large body of Carabineers are likewise 
stationed. The high pay of the former, Is. lOd. a day, the 
latter receiving but 2|d., has caused much heart-burning, and 
not a dny passes without two or three duels between the 
Piadorians and their less-favoured comrades; in fact the 
great hundred are now reduced to eighty-five, and a mot of 
the Carabineers is quoted, which promises no speedy termi- 
nation to this helium internee inum — ‘‘I Is ne sunt que cent, nous 
en viendrons bientut u bout.” 
The Exposition of next year is absolutely turning the 
heads of the speculating public in Paris. Prospectuses ure 
daily publishing of new schemes to “ chaperon,” lodge, and 
feed— particularly the last — the hosts that are expected to 
visit us on the occasion. One association — engaging to pro- 
vide prime dinners, including a bottle of good, and half a 
bottle of expensive, wine, at three francs and a -half per head 
— was filled up, and every share taken by the day (Saturday 
last) fixed for the closing of the books. The shares, which 
were only twenty-five francs each, are now at a considerable 
premium ; but the price of the dinner (three and a-hulf francs) 
is considered high for Paris, and, in fact, it is not cheap, 
considering the dinners you find at the Palais Royal and 
other places so much cheaper. In consequence of this, 
several rival societies have started up, and, if there be faith 
in programmes, you are assured of a most capital dinner of 
the best viands and choicest cookery, with, in addition, the 
name of the wine-grower on every cork, for two francs, 
including the gratuity to the waiter. The elaborate state- 
ments of the prices of meats and wines arc published with 
the proposal, and would really seem to prove that, with a fair 
number of consommateurs, a very large profit may accrue at 
that moderate charge. Breakfasts are to be had at propor- 
tional rates. Touching breakfast : woe to the poor traveller 
who puts his trust in Paris tea-makers on this plan ! The 
modus operandi by which this beverage is prepared for the 
human palate is a secret as yet unknown to the "natives” as 
in the days of Charlemagne. All these schemes take im- 
mensely, and will no doubt have the effect of cheapening a 
visit to Paris in the anno mirabili 1855. On the subject of 
cheap eating, one really remarkable fact may be cited — to 
wit, that in the Rue de la Bourse there is a “restaurant” 
where you may (line off beef, mutton, or veal — which is 
exhibited every day in the window before dinner — of excel- 
lent quality, take half a bottle of wine, and have your dessert 
of fruit or cheese, for one franc/ The devil of this place is, 
that it is always so full that you have to faire queue for a 
place, not at all pleasant for a hungry candidate for the 
honours of the 
Nothing new of Cruvelli; but there are strange stories 
about town, in which official names are mentioned in rela- 
tion with the fair fugitive. As they may be false, it is as 
well just now not to repeat the circumstances reported. 
One thing seems positive, namely, that a statement is to be 
laid before the head of the Government, which must lead to 
a delicate investigation concerning the administration of the 
Grand Opera, at least. How much further the inquiry will 
be carried respecting the other theatres is not at present 
known. 
On the subject of theatrical scandal, a curious affair has 
arisen out of the late expose made by the Figaro of the mu- 
sical critic, who sold his eulogiums to Mme. T of the 
Grand Opera, for 8,000 francs per annum, as you published 
at the time. The Figaro, in describing the disgraceful traffic, 
drew a sketch of this "gentleman of the press,” under the 
mask of the infamous Italian libellist, Aretin. The likeness 
was so marked, that no one with half uu eye could be deceived 
iu that portrait ; when, to the great surprise of the writer, 
and not less so to the rest of the world, M. Jules Janin, the 
well-known critic of the Journal des Dibuts. insisted that the 
sketch must have been intended for him, and notwithstanding 
the disclaimer of the Figaro, persists in claiming the unen- 
viable resemblance ; which, very fortunately for the reputation 
of J. J., exists solely in his own imagination, and, to crown 
the absurdity actually, forces the writer before the tribunals 
for u libel upon him. 
" Now, by two-headed Janus, 
Nature hath made strange fellows in her time ! ” 
It will be within the recollection of your readers, that the 
establishment of a new race-course near Lougchamps, in the 
Ilois dc Boulogne, was announced in this letter some time 
since. It has now been opened a few weeks, and although 
Government have not discarded the use of that vilest of 
grounds — the Champs de Mars — for the biennial Paris meet- 
ings, the Jockey Club, and the principal supporters of the 
turf iu France, have energetically supported the couises at 
Longchamps, and become members of the " Societc des 
Sporls,” to whom the new ground belongs. It lies between 
the Buis de Boulogne and the Seine, which separates it from 
the Mont Valcrien, a large hill, crowned with a fortress of 
formidable strength, mounting 80U guns. It is well adapted 
for racing, though a trifle too Hat for stecplechasing. Elegant 
and very spacious stands are erected, tastefully decorated 
with the flags of England, France, and Turkey ; but there is 
the Berious drawbuck about them, that they are so much ex- 
posed to the sun that it is not an easy matter for those who 
occupy them to follow the racing. A meeting took place at 
Longchamps on Sunday, but it was not of sufficient interest 
to justify more than a passing record iu your columns. 
OPENING OF THE ROYAL DANISH RAILWAY BY 
THE KING OF DENMARK AND THE ENGLISH 
CONTRACTORS. ° 
Lowestoft, Sunday Evening, Oct. 20. 
Last night the Cygnus, commanded by Captain Raymond 
returned to this port, whence she sailed the previous Satur- 
day with a party of English gentlemen interested iu the 
Royal Danish Railway, just opened with great ceremony and 
eclat, by the King of Denmark. 
Among others who accompanied Mr. Peto, were Mr. G. p 
Bidder, whose European eminence as an engineer has been 
recently established in Scandinavian estimation by the Nor- 
wegian Grand Trunk Railway; Mr. J. Anderson, deputy 
chairman of the Royal Danish Company ; Mr. F. H. Geaeh 
secretary; Mr. J. V. Gooch, superintendent of the Eastern 
Counties Railway ; and Mr. E. Weedou and Mr. T. H. Wfl. 
son, the artists. The Cygnus made the passage in twenty-»ix 
hours to the port of Tonningen (more commonly Tonning 
where she arrived at ono o’clock on Sunday morning. Oil 
Monday after viewing the station, the party on board pro- 
ceeded to Flensburgh, a distance of forty-four miles. Hero 
apartments had been taken at Rach’s Hotel, the style of which 
fully equalled anything that could be met with in a first- 
class establishment in any English town of corresponding 
magnitude. By the new line Tonning, situated in the 
extreme west of Denmark, on the Eider, is brought in con- 
nection with Flensburgh, vid Husum, containing about 5,000 
inhabitants, principally occupied in cattle feeding. From 
Husum a branch extends to Rendsburgh, formerly a border 
fortress between Holstein and Schleswig, and forms a junc- 
tion with the Kiel nnd Altona line ; thus becoming the 
direct route to Hamburgh. Rendsburgh, built on both sides 
of the Eider, containing about 10,000 inhabitants, is favour- 
ably situated for commerce, this likewise being the point at 
which the junction of the Schleswig-Holstein Canal with tlio 
Eider is effected, and the most cursory glance at the map 
will show that, at least on geographical grounds, Tonniic' 
and Lowestoft are the national termini of any chain of con- 
nection, between the Danish and British metropolis ; and on 
commercial grounds the advantages are not less manifest. 
Until lately Denmark and Northern Europe could only be 
reached from London by the long and tedious rail anil sea 
route vui Hamburgh, or the still more wearying one rid Hull 
to Copenhagen, a distance of 735 miles, the voyage alone 
occupying three and a-half days at least; while to reach 
Hamburgh, the traveller being then distant from Copenhagen 
nearly 300 English miles, visually takes about fifty-fivo 
hours. On the other hand, from London to Tonning can be 
accomplished in thirty hours, from thence to Hamburgh in 
six hours, while to Copenhagen is not more than 150 miles, 
thus shortening the route from London to Hamburgh nearly 
nineteen hours, and to Copenhagen several hundred miles. Con- 
siderations connected with cattle breeding in the plains of Jut- 
land and the fattening of those cattleon the pastures of Norfolk, 
and their transport thence in an undeteriorated state, invest 
the new enterprise with many features of importance on 
which it is superfluous to dwell. Tonning, with its thirty 
miles from Schleswig, and eleven from the mouth of the 
Eider, though now a small village of some 3,000 inhabitants, 
must, as the traffic of the line developes, become the most 
important port in Western Denmark, possessing as it docs 
good depth of water, and being sixty miles nearer the sea 
than Hamburgh, while the advantages of Flensburgh as an 
entrepot on the shore of the Baltic cannot be over-rated. 
The traveller from Tonning to Husum is struck with the 
fertility of the plains on either side of the line, and the im- 
mense number of cattle grazing on them. The town of 
Husum (the principal intermediate station) is of considerable 
importance, and contains a population of about 5,000, who 
gain a tolerable subsistence as cattle-feeders. The liuo 
between Husum and Flensburgh is little worthy of note. 
Denmark, though essentially an agricultural and corn-pro- 
ducing country, has large tracts of excellent land that, now 
lie bare and waste, which require but little capital and labour 
to reclaim. On arriving at Flensburgh, one of the most 
interesting and beautifully situated towns the territory of 
Denmark affords, the traveller is amply repaid for any lack 
of scenic effect experienced on his route from Tonning. It 
Btands on the bight of a deep gulf running twenty miles 
inland, and is completely landlocked, so that ships of the 
greatest draught may lie in safety, there being no rise and 
fall of tide, and therefore no locks required for loading or 
unloading, thus rendering Flensburgh altogether unsurpassed 
for commercial purposes. Irrespective of its excellent posi- 
tion, it has many facilities, including admirable yards for 
shipbuilding, a school of navigation, some good foundries, 
tobacco factories, sugar refineries, dye, chicory, and vinegar 
works, distilleries, &c. ; together with three market houses 
and four churches, and nearly 18,000 inhabitants. The im- 
provement they are now most intent upon is the introduc- 
tion of gas, through the instrumentality of a company, of 
which 'Mr. Peto is chairman, that has already lighted eight 
towns in Denmark in the most satisfactory nnd economic 
manner, and in a few days the works here will be in full 
operation. 
It becoming known some few days previous that, notwith- 
standing the political embroilments in Danish councils just 
now, the King would accept the proffered hospitality of Mr. 
Peto, and inaugurate the opening of the line, the Flens- 
burghers made timely and earnest preparations for com- 
memorating the double event, in a manner worthy of its 
novelty and importance. Processions in the streets and 
exultations on tho house-tops, evergreens and flowers, flags 
and music, everywhere greeted the ear and caught the eye, 
while outside, the town the inhabitants clustered in knotted 
groups, and with their long Dutch pipes hanging from their 
mouths, manifested their approval of their more systemati- 
cally busy neighbours iu low guttural sounds and commen- 
datory shrugs and nods. Hls Majesty was expected about 
three o’clock, on Tuesday, the 24th, but for hours previously 
the quay was crowded with holiday people, anxiously gazing 
towards Corser, a distance of about seventy miles, from 
whence tho King would arrive per steamer, and shortly 
after the appointed time, the fine vessel, the Schleswig, bear- 
ing his Majesty and suite, hove in sight— the recognition of 
the royal standard at tho mast-head being announced by 
the firing of guns and the enthusiastic cheering of the popu- 
lace. At the landing-place, very handsomely decorated with 
a profusion of flags, and appropriate floral and other devices, 
the King was received by Herr Yon RoBon, President of 
Flensburg ; his Excellency Herr Von Bulaw, Governor 
General ofSchleswig ; his Royal Highnessthe Duke of Gluck- 
burg, Prince William of Gluckburg. and a host of military 
and municipal functionaries in full uniform. Several regi- 
ments of soldiers lined tho road from the landing-place to 
Kaysser’a Hotel which had been externally adorned and 
internally arranged in u manner bommeusurate with the 
