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characteristic of the English workman it is tho resolution Avith which he determines to enjoy his national holiday . Every in-door place of amusement , especially the theatres , was of course crowded . The Crystal Palace effectually maintained its well deseri-ed popularity , the visitors numbering upwards of thirty thousand each day . The storm did a great deal of damage , and so powerful was it , that one of the halfpenny steamboats ivas unable to accomplish its journey westward , lint was compelled to return to London-bridge . At the

Jliddlesex Sessions during the trial of a man who was charged Avith robbery , eleven of the jury pronounced for a con Auction , but one dissentient declared that if he AA-as locked up for six months he AA'ould not agree to a verdict of guilty , as the stolen coins had not been identified by marks . The jury AA-ere thereupon locked up , but after a lapse of seA-oral hours thoy were brought back into eourfc , without , however , being able to agree to their verdict . The foreman said there A \ -as no chance of their agreeing ; and further stated that it was the opinion of

some of the jury , who were acquainted with the solitary dissentient , that bis mind was affected . Ultimately , after eight hours' confinement , the jury ivere dismissed , being unable to agree . The first floAver SIIOAV of the season took place afc the Crystal Palace on Saturday . Despite the unfavourable weather , there was a very large attendance , especially of the fair sex , and the show itself was remarkably successful . The real character of the American vessel loaded with rifles , whose mystcrious appearance in Cork harbour some months ago attracted no little

attention , has IIOAV become known . She was freighted by the Garibaldi Committee at Neiv York during the Italian Avar , and her cargo ivas intended for the gallant general ' s use ; but the unexpected termination of the war prevented its appropriation for that purpose . The vessel has now left Cork , and it is not unlikely that Italy may again lie her destination . The departure of the Great Eastern for NOAV York will , it is

stated , positively take place this day week , the day appointed . There still appears much work to be got through , hut little doubt is entertained that this can be readily accomplished ivithin the appointed time . The list of passengers is not yet filled , although a fair number of berths have been engaged . AA ' edncsday was a busy day ivith the sporting world of London : the first regatta of the Thames Yacht Club took place at which there ivas a largo and fashionable company , and the race ivas sustained with great spirit . The great cricket match between

All England and the United , which has excited great interest at Lord's , resulted in favour of the former , but only by twenty-one runs . In the evening the Alhainbra Palace was occupied by the patrons of the prize ring to witness the presentation of the belts to Sayers and Hecnanthere was but a very thin audience to listen to the British and American eloquence poured forth on the occasion . ' On AA'cdnesday evening also there was a terrible accident at King ' s-eross railivay station , an excursion train actually running off the line into tbe street . Fortunately

no lives were lost ; it is believed that the guard was drunk and forgot to put on the break ; ifc seems almost miraculous that many persons were not killed . The news from various parts of the coast respecting the storm on Monday is of a very distressing character . Information has already reached London of the loss of upwards of one hundred vessels , and in a very large number of cases the ill fa ted creivs perished . The greatest mischief ivas done upon the eastern and north-eastern line of coast , Several wrecks took place off Yarmouth insight ofthe

people on shore , ivho were unhappily unable to render tlie slightest assistance . The fishermen on the coast have been severe sufferers by the storm ; and it is estimated that those living at Filed Bay alone have sustained a loss amounting to upwards of ten thousand pounds . A Dutch steamer , which had left Rotterdam ou an excursion trip , foundered with all on board , numbering eighty souls ; and several other serious casualties are reported from that quarter .

FOREIGN NEWS . , —From Paris we learn that old Prince Jerome is again ill , his complaint this timo being congestion ol ! the brain . On "Wednesday he Avas slightly belter . Six vessels of war having re-victualled at Toulon , have returned . Three of these vessels will be stationed off the isles of T-Tycres—the other three ivill proceed to Genoa and bring back troops . A despatch from Naples states that Garibaldi having collected all his forces and military material , attacked Palermo on the morning of the 27 th instant , made himself master of all the

outer works , and succeeded in entering the town . NOAVS of a later date announces that firing continued in the toAvn . The fire of the forts and the frigates which encircled the port well supported the royal troops , who were actively engaged . Tho Patrie also states that letters from Genoa announce the departure of a steamer for Sicily ivith fifty-five volunteers , besides muskets , sabres , and powder . The Fays publishes a despatch , dated Naples , Jlay 29 , confirming the entry of Garibaldi into Palermoand the continuation of the

bombard-, ment by the citadel and the fleet . Tho despatches received from Sicily are , however , very contradictory . One of them again asserts that Bixio has been killed , but this is we hope false . The insurrection is being organized to such an extent that its definitive r suit is no longer doubtful . The fall of Palermo is believed to lie inevitable , being only a question of time , even if it has not already taken place . As soon as the insurrection becomes mistress of Palermo , Garibaldi will declare Sicily annexed to the Italian kingdom , reserving tins ratification of his

resolution for unii-ersal suflVngp . . V Provisional Government under the presidency of Garibaldi ivould then direct the insurrection . Another report is that the English , commander-in-chief ( Admiral Fant ' . haAve ) has intimated to the Neapolitan officers ihat be ivill not

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permit the bombardment of tho city ; a feiv days will suffice to ctear up all this uncertainty—meanwhile , " Erviva Garibaldi ! " say we . ' Letters from Constantinople confirm the illness of the Sultan . The brother of tho Sultan was confined in the Seraglio , a reactionary plot in his favour having been discovered . -The Canada has arrived at Liverpool AA'ith dates from Boston to the 16 th inst . The Japanese Embassy has arrived at AA ' ashington , and their reception both by the civic authorities and the President was magnificent . The Republican Convention

met on the lath inst ., and , according to the latest telegram received at Halifax , they had not yet nominated a candidate . The AA'cst India and Pacific mail steamer Atralo has arrived at Southampton . The news from the AVest Indies is , as usual , almost exclusively of a commercial character . From Lima Ave have intelligence of a great earthquake . Despatches dated AA ednesday , from Naples , say that Garibaldi has actually entered the city of Palermo , and that " the bombardment" had continued for many hours . The number of killed and wounded is

great . The latter part of this telegram is more indefinite than ever , and leaves us in doubt as to whether the bombardment was by the Neapolitan royal squadron , or whether the fire of Garibaldi's feeble artillery is meant . The great general , we wore led to believe , was almost without siege guns ; but tbe spirit of his folloivers -ivill make up for the deficiency in material . Still AVO hope that Admiral Fanshawe protested against the wanton sacrifice of the property of non-combatants ; and Ave can hardly believe it possible that a British officer would permit

such an outrage if in his poivor to prevent it . If the news of Palermo ' s recovery to freedom from the Bourbon despotism be confirmed , which ive fully believe will be the case , we may expect daily to hear ofthe advance ofthe patriot army upon Messina , a much stronger fortification than Palermo . The whole of the island is now thoroughly roused , hoivever , and the strongest walls that tyrants have ever yet built have proved unavailing against the attacks of such an en « thusiastic force as will shortly measure sivords AA'ith Bombino ' s garrison in Messina .

COMMERCIAL ; AND PUBLIC COMCANIES . —Tho traffic returns of the railways in the United Kingdom for the week amounted to . £ 511 ,-130 , and for the corresponding period , of last year to £ 172 , 310 , showing an increase of £ 39 , 120 . The gross receipts ofthe eight railways having their termini in the metropolis amounted , for the week ending as above , to £ 217 , 331 , and for the corresponding iveek of last year to £ 200 , 305 , shoiving an increase of £ 16 , 966 . The receipts on the other lines in the United Kingdom amounted to £ 294099 and for the corresponding

, , period of 1859 to £ 271 , 915 , showing an increase of £ 22 , 154 in the receipts of those lines , which , added to the increase on the metropolitan lines , makes the total increase £ 39 , 120 as compared ivith the corresponding week of 1859 . The report of the African Steam Company which is to bo submitted on Tuesday the Gth day of June , next states the net profit for the half year ending the 30 th April afc £ 7 , 339 . Of this sum £ 2 , 000 is to bo applied to liquidate the loss on the sale of the Gambia , a vessel found to be too small for the mail

service under the neiv contract , and £ 500 to the boiler fund account . From the balance a dividend is to lie paid of seven shillings per share , or at tho rate of seven per cent , per annum . Tho service , it is stated , continues to bo performed in a most efficient manner . A now undertaking is announced under the title of the " Imperial Thessalian Mining Company , " on the principle of limited liability , ivith a proposed capital of £ 100 , 000 , in 50 , 000 shaves of two pounds each . The object of the projectors is that of acquiring and working a mineral property in the

provinces of Thessaly and Epirus , and a portion in Macedonia , the productive capabilities of which are stated to be such as to Avarrant a considerable outlay , and justify the hope of a satisfactory return for the capital invested . Operations are already in progress in connection with the company , and works for smelting the ores from the veins alread y laid open have been erected a short distance from the pea .

To Correspondents.

TO CORRESPONDENTS .

"J . JF . ;'—His late Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , M . AV . G . M ., died 21 st April , 1843 , the Earl of Zetland being then Pro . G . JI . The noble earl was elected as G . JI . in the following Jlarch , and installed April , 1844 . "P . L . S . "—1 . A business transaction ivas quite sufficient to warrant the black-balling , if it AA'as of such an unpleasant character as would

prevent any brethren mooting in the Lodge in harmony . 2 . There is no Avay of preventing ani' brother from exercising his undoubted ri ght to black-ball any one he pleases ivho may have been proposed . " BRO . A . B . FAR MET .. " - -AVe have never received the communication alluded to . "LEX . "—ThoGrand Registrar ' s duties are very different from what you

conceive them to be . Your proposition ivmilil lay upon his shoulders a large part ol ! the Grand Secretary ' s work . " K . T . "¦—The Mount Carmel— ivhich meet' - , at the Ship and Turtle in Leadenhall-street ,