The Express. — London, England, 1866-04-19 00:00:00

4's IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. HOVSE OF COMMONS.—WEDNESDAY, APRZI.IB. After our report left yaks:day the Hop Trade Bill was read • second time. The Bank Notes (freland) Bill, the object of which is to make Bank of England notes a legal tender in Ireland, at present it being neoaaary to make all legal tenders in that oohntry in gold, was withdrawn. The Prosecution Rip:ewes Bill was taken in committee, and passed through that stage, as did the Art Bill. On the second reading of the Thames Navigation Bill, Mr. HENLEY objected to the body appointed by the bill as conservators of the Thames as not likely by their constitution to be efficient and impartial. After discussion, the bill was read • second time, and referred to • select committee. The other business was dispodied of, and the house ad journed. PARLIAMENTARY DIVISION. HOUSE OF COMMONS.-APRIL 17. MALT DUTY. PAIRS. FOB 818 F. KCIAril NOTIOW. Viscount CUIZOk lir. Tomline General Peel Mr. Yorke Mr. Kennard llr. Parke Mr. Henley Lord Dalkeith Mr. Cave Lord Tyrone Mr. limes Sir J. Stronge Mr. B. Cochrane Cal tale Archdall Mr. C. H. Mills Colonel Packe Mr. Rol Ittrt,on Mr. H. Baillie Mr. C. Bailey Lord H. Percy .Ir. Cowper Sir IL 0. Booth Mr. C. Bentinck Mr. O. Morgan Mr. lon Hamilton Loni Courtenay Colonel Bernard Mr.Conolly Lord G. Manners Mr. B. J. N. Harvey 110AINST THZ MOTION. Mr. T. 0. Baring Mr. St. Anbyn Mr. Baines Mr. Grenfell Mr. Butler Mr. Honiara Mr. Wickham Mr. Samuelson Mr. Gregory Captain Vivian Mr. Warner Mr. Dent Admiral &ski= Mr. Vernon Mr. K. D. Hodgson Mr. Dunlop Mr. Dundee Sir H. W. Harrow Mr. H. Crum Swing Mr. Steele Lord Y. Cavendish Mr. Norwood Mr. Cogan Mr. Graters Mr. Adair Mr. Merry Mr. P. Scrape Mr. Pim Mr. Caraten Sir A. ELECTION COMMITTEES. NOTTINGHAM. Mr. Edward Grepper was one of the witnesses examined yesterday.—Was one of the vice.chairmen of the oen teal committee of Messrs. Morley and Paget. After the 26th Jane, in consequence of the riots, a change was made in their system of canvassing. They found it impossible to communicate with the electors in large meetings open to every one, and therefore issued circulars to those who were to attend their meetings. There was great danger of interruption and violence from roughs. The number of circulars sent out was never lass than 3,000, and paid canvasser! were employed to distribute them. The canvassers were instructed to refute the calumnies that were circulated as to the conduct of Messrs. Paget and Morley, but nothing was said to them as to their own votes. There were also handbills used instead of placards, as the latter were torn down. About 10,000 were printed, which were sent out by hand. There were three general meetings held between the Nth June and the polling-day, attended by large numbers of persons. By Mr. Russell—Circulars and handbills might have been sent out by post, and at first were so, but large num bers were returned. Had seen large bags of handbills which had been sent through the post and came back. Thinks as many as 5,000 circulars were sent out at once by post, and had seen bags of them returned, with the inti mation that the parties to whom they were addressed could not be found, although they were all voters, and ought to have been found. Many of them were ob scure persons, not in the habit of getting letters by poet, and the postmaster complained of his men being overwhelmed by work. Had subscribed 201. to meet the expenses of the petition. Mr. William Vickers, jun., examined by Mr. Stephens, stated that he had been vice-chairman of the Exchange ward. He described the arrangements as to the employ ment of paid canvassers to the same effect as the previous witnesses. He had himself addressed ten canvassers. in structing them that they were to use their best exertions to promote the return of Messrs. Paget and Morley, and that there was plenty of work for them to do, but said nothing to them about their own votes. Had himself at tempted to canvass, and on the second oocasion of his doing so was grossly insulted, and found himself obliged to desist. Employed a number of him own men in addition to the paid canvassers, because there were not sufficient of the latter to do the work. By Mr. Pmwell—The paid canvassers were at liberty to vote as they pleased,y and on two or three occasions he stated this to them. Believed that some of them voted for Messrs. Paget and Morley, but had not examined the poll-books to make out how they voted. By the t lairmiut—There were aabout 100 voters in the Exchange ward. About forty paid canvassers were em ployed as passengers and otherwise ; some were voters and some not. Mr. Edward Newton, ezmuined by Mr. Gifford, stated that he had been a clerk in thecommittee-room. Knew a man name.' Edward Claypolo, but had never said to him, " I have put you on the canvaw•book, and you can come every morning end show your face.",.. By Mr. IZ.u:sell—Kues; Thomas Selby, one of the paid canvasser, and thought him one of the hest workers they had. Paid Selby one sovereign ; cannot say if Selby threatened him. By Mr. O'Malley—The list of canvassers wu destroyed as waste paper. He last saw it wth Sills, who bad it in hie hand. Witness had to write cir culars, attend to the reports of the canvass-books, and entered them in a ledger. The canvass books were delivered to Sills by witness ; does not know if they were destroyed as waste paper. Never asked a man how he was going to vote ; might hear them say how they were. Knows a man named Taylor does not recollect the time when he cene to be put on the canvass list; recollectspay ing him, bat not how much he was paid. Knows that Taylor wa • employed in delivering circulars and similar work. In t:.e latter part of the election about thirty persons were so employed; they came to their work in the morning. Never kept a days pay in hand when the men were paid. Knows of no book in which the payments so made were entered. The account of the work done by each man was on a separate piece of paper, and witness stated it to Mr. Heath, "to took his word for it. 4tr. William John Ward, examined by Mr. Gaud, stated that he had taken an active part in favour of Messrs. Paget and Morley. Had attended sixteen of the ward meetings. at which paid canvassers attended and received Instructions as to their duties. By Mr. Russell Knows nothing as to the employment of " rougLi." Had attempted to canvass himself. Had not been subjected to personal violence. Had been threatened to be shot through the head. Had been fol lowed, hooted, and hissed. but not struck. Witness's wife was in a state of great alarm about him. (Laughter.) Mr. James Roe, examined by Mr. Stephen, stated that he had acted as vice-chairman of St. Mary's ward. Many of the voters at first act 2d as voluntary canvassers, but ceased to do so from the annoyance and insults to which they were subjected in the course of their canvass, espe cially in thz low parts of the town. Had gone with some friends to canvass in Pollock-street, but had hardly when a mob came round them, and they were obligtr, take refuge in a public-house. They had to fight their way out. and witness was struck with stones and mod, knocked down, and chased out of the district. This was about the :Bth June. Messrs. Paget and Morley's friends were obliged to employ paid canvassers after the 26th June, and to send out notices of their meetings. The can vassers were sent out with these circulars, not singly, but in parties of three or four, for protection. Mr. William Sylvester, examined by Mr. Gifford, stated that he was an alderman of the borough of Nottingham. His shop was not open on the polling day. Did not dare to open it. Is it true that any man was asked by your son, Mr. John Sylvester. whether he would go down and pull, and that your son offered him 30s. to do so. ?—No, nothing of the sort happened. Is it the fact that on that morning, behind your counter, there was a bag of gold 7—No, I wish there had been. (Great laughter.) Is it true that people were going in and out during the day, receiving sums of money for their votes? All that is pure invention, is it not'—lt is. By the Chairman—His son was not in his shop between 10 and 2 o'clock. _ _ _ By Mr. Russell—Witness did not leave his shop during the day, except for dinner. Mr. Stephen proceeded to sum up the evidence, and in doing so made an acknowledgment to the committee for the kindness with which the counsel had been treated, and the patience with which the inquiry had been conducted. A great deal had been said on topics which had now become very trite, but into which he did not consider it neces sary to follow his learned friend on the opposite side. The issue was whether Mr. Morley bribed or not, and this was attempted to be made out by establishing the colourable employment of paid C 1111•21111019, and also by several alleged acts of individual bribery. Not a single piece of new evidence as to the employment of paid can vassers had been adduced since the address of Mr. Mun- dell, and with that observation he might leave the matter in the hands of the committee. His friends on the oppo aide had laid before them nothing to prove that these per sons were not employed in a legitimate capacity, made no *pessary by the state of the town of Nottingham. They had beard of till paid canvassers put on towards the end of the election on behalf of Sir R. Clifton and Mr. Martin, but nothing of the kind was suggested b as to Messrs. Paget and Morley. It was the statement of Mr. Mundell**, that Messrs. Paget and Morley employed their paid canvassers in carrying circulars, and generally in all the ordinarywork of an slection,which had to be performed in this way on account of the state of the town. The ward committees communicated to the °cutest committee that they were in want of additiosial assistance, and received authority to put on extra can. THE EXPRESS, THURSDAY raisers. As to some of the accounts and cheques having been destroyed as waste paper, it was a perfectly reason able and natural step. It was necessary to repose con fidence somewhere, and that was done. The evidence for the last three weeks was fresh in the recollection of the committee, anal established the fact of the daily riots and outrages that were occurring, and the alarm and intimida tion thereby produced, which made it absolutely necessary to employ paid canvaseera. The learned counsel then exa mined the testimony of each witness in detail, contending that the imputations thrown out against Mr. Morley were utterly without foundation, and that the case of the peti tioners had completely broken down. Mr. O'Malley, for the petitioners, contended that the employment of the paid canvassers constituted as flat a case of wholesale bribery as had ever been proved in an election committee. With regard to the excited and dis turbed state of the town of Nottingham, the invasion of Mr. Morley's workmen was the beginning of it. No doubt the 26th June was a critical day ; the feeling of the lower clam of voters had been tested, and found to be against Messrs. Paget and Morley. Those were the very circum stances under which people resorted to bribery. Bribery and barga i n • ng for votes, he maintained. was proved by a string of testimony, the force of which could not be evaded. The - learned counsel then recapitulated the evidence, and dwelt on the points which told in favour of the petitioners. The learned counsel's address was not concluded when the committee adjourned, shortly after 5 o'clock. BRIDCIWATIR.—Yesterday the case against Mr. Westropp, sitting member, was concluded, and that gentle man being called, denied having sanctioned any bribery. He said that so many promises of support had been made to him, that, long before the election, he felt sure that he should be returned. The committee spin adjourned. HOEISHAM.—This oommitteepocesci;d with the scrutiny yesterday, and at its rising ha struck off two more voters. This still leaves a majority of two to the sitting member. MAIDSTONE.—Evidence of bribery was given to this committee at its meeting yesterday. Particular cases of money offered and actually paid were sworn to. The com mittee adjourned till to-day. SOCIETY OF FRIENDS OF FOREIGNERS IN DISTRESS. The anniversary dinner of this society was held last night, at the London Tavern, under the presidency of the Duke of Cleveland, when about 150 of its friends sat down. The society this year makes a special appeal to the benevolence of the public, having suffered consider able loss from the death of the King of the Belgians, and the annual subscription, being in a torpid state. The direc tors have received no legacies during the past year, while the claims have greatly increased, so that had it not been for a sale of stock to which they have been obliged to resort, the balance-sheet would have shown an alarming deficiency. In the midst of these difficulties, 84 pensioners have been maintained, and the same number of persona have received the minor regular allowance. The amount expended in mutual relief daring the past year has been 1,3921. The report of the society, winch has just been published, states that during the past winter there has been great destitution among teachers of languages, governesses, and such like, and the latter kind of cases are those which press particularly heavy on the funds of the society ; but they are generally the most satisfactory of all that come under the attention of the board. Among the causes that at present very seriously affect the interests of the poor may be mentioned the enhanced price that they have to pay for their humble and most frequently mise rable dwellings. Rents have everywhere increased, and the poor are put to very serious inconve nience from being turned out of their lodgings to make way for railways or local improvements. The report also states that the number of the inmates in the asylum is 19, of whom two are recent admissions. The usual loyal toasts having been proposed and cordially received, the noble chairman, in proposing the success of the institu tion, made an eloquent appeal in its favour, pointing out the vast amount of relief that it dispensed to a class of persons in the metropolis who were of all others the most helpless, and for the most part were excluded from particip ating in the other metropolitan charities. One of the most salient features of this society was the great good effected by affording casual relief to applicants in distress, and it was noticeable that the recent applications had come from people in more re spectable walks of life than had hitherto been the case, and a necessity had arisen for • that relief. He sincerely hoped that the special sp which the direc tors had made would be attended with success. In the course of the evening the secretary (Mr. W. C. Laurie) announced that the subscriptions of the evening amounted to 2,454/. (Cheers.) The health of the noble chairman was proposed by Sir Robert Phi ll imore, and drank with much cordiality. Various other toasts followed, and the pro ceedings altogether were very satisfactory. The musical arrangements were under the direction of Mr. W. J. Field ing, and were unusually good, the vocalists being Miss Banks, Miss M. Wells, Maws. Fielding, Ball, Cooke, Fagan, Baxter, Carter, Percy, and Distin. NNW COMXITTEN3. The general committee of electors, consisting of Mr. Walpole (chairman), Mr. Bonham-Carter, Mr. Clay, Mr. Corry, Kr. Runt, and Mr. Whitbread, met on Tuesday afternoon to appoint select committees to try and deter mine the matter of the petitions against the returns for Lancaster, Bye, and New Windsor. The petitioner, in thiscase7.re Henry Wilson and Wilson Barker, who complain of the return of Matthew Fenwick and Henry William Schneider, on the ground of bribery, treating, and undue influence, and praying that the election may be declared null and void. The Chairman intimated that the committee had selected the following members :—Mr. William Graham, Mr. Samuel Trehawke Kekewich, Mr. Dudley Coutta Marjori banks, Sir Graham Montgomery, and Mr. E. Howes (chairman). Agent for the petitioner Mr. Spofforth ; for the sitting members, Mr. Travers Smith. No objection was made to the selection. The petitioners in thin Cage, Robert Stilentan and John Bellingham, complain of the return of Lauchlan Bellingham Mackinnon, on the ground of bribery, treat ing, and undue influence, and pray that the election may be declared null and void. This is the petition of George R. Norton and W. Darby against the return of Sir Henry Ainslie Hoare and Henry lAbouchere, on the ground of bribery, treating, and undue influence, praying that their election may be declared null and void, and that their names may be erased, end those of Mr. Vansittart and Colonel Richard Henry Howard Vyse:may be substituted. The Chairman stated that the committee had selected the following mem bers :—Mr. Robert Dalgliah, Mr. Arthur Wellesley Peel (Warwickshire), the Hon. F. Stanley (Preston), Major Waterhouse, and Mr. T. T. Hibbert (Oldham), chairman. Agent for the petitioner, Mr. Spofforth ; for the sitting members, Mr. Gilbert. No objection was offered to the selection. METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES. Yeaterday a meeting of gentlemen favourable to the principal of the bill to be introduced into the House of Commons by Mr. J. S. Mill, M.P., Mr. T. Huge., M.P. and Mr. Tomline, M.P., for the establishment of municipal corporations within the metropolis, was held at 6, White hall ; Mr. T. H. Waurza in the chair. In the course of the proceedings it was explained that some months since, in consequence of a letter from Sir George Grey, the Home Secretary, a meeting of delegates from the metropolitan parishes took place, at which it was unanimously resolved that the present unsatisfactory state of affairs rendered municipal action on the part of the metropolis highly desirable ; and Mr. Mill, M.P., having subsequently intimated his entire approval of the proposal, a bill had been prepared, which that gentleman had under taken to introduce into the House of Commons. The object of the measure was to remedy existing municipal grievances, by bringing about a complete reorganisation of municipal institutions throughout the metropolis, without impairing the principle of self-government, without assail ing the idea of municipal authority, without increas ing the power of the State, sod yet with a visible and sufficient cure for the existing conflict of authorities. Many of the persons interested had affirmed the principle of the measure, and it was now proposed to form a committee to assist the promoters in carrying it through parliament. It was further explained that the question was entirely free of political bias, and that mem bers of all parties regarded the movement with consider able favour. It was also stated that Dr. Farr, Mr. Horton (of the Registrar-General's Department), Mr. Hickson, and Mr. Edwin Chadwick (formerly of the Poor-law BOard), had rendered valuable assistance in framing the bill, and that these gentlemen were to give evidence in favour of the measure before the parliamentary committee now in quiring into the system of metropolitan government and taxation. After a general discussion on the bill and the transaction of some formal business, Mr. Real moved, " That the fol lowing gentlemen act a committee, with power to add to their number" :—Mr. James Beal, 209, Piccadilly, W.; Mr. Z. I). Berry, 3, Victoria-road, S.W. ; Mr. John Bon thmn, 106, Regent-street, W. ; Mr. Francis Buckland, Mansfield-villas, Hampstead ; Captain J. Walrond Clarke, 26, Hans-place, S.W. ; Mr. Arthur E. Durham, 30, Brook street, Grosvenor-square, W.; Mr. Frederick Edward, jun., 49, Great Marlborough-street, W. ; Mr. Thomas Hughes, M.P. 3. Old-square, W.C. ; Mr. W. Hastings Hughes, 43, Mark-lane, E.C.; Mr. J. Malcolm Ludlow, barrister-at-law, 3, Old-square, W.C.; Mr. F. J. Knewstub, 33, St. James's-street, S.W. ; Mr. Charles Wykehant Martin, M.P. 25, Great Cumberland-place, W. ; Professor Marks, 30, Dorset-square, Regent's-park, N.W. •, Mr. 3. D. Macleod, 17, Gloucester-terrace, Campden-hill, W. ; Mr. Josiah J. Merriman, 41. Doughty-street, W.C. ; Mr. John Stuart Mill, M.P., Blackheath, S.E. ; Mr. J. Macne Moir, berrister-at-law, 2, Middle Temple-lane, E.C. ; Mr. F. T. Palgrave, 5, York-gate, Regent's-park, N.W. ; Mr. Charles T. Pearce,l2, Gloucester-street, Pimlico, S.W.; Lieutenant-General I. D. Rawdon, 4, Prince's-gate, W. ; Mr. D. J. Reardon, M.P., 91, Piccadilly, W. ; Mr. W. Rendle, M.D., 40, Newington-causeway, S.C. ; Mr. E. Dresser Rogers, Town Hall-chambers, Borough, S. E. ; Mr. Albert Rutson, 7, Half Moon-street, Piccadilly, W. ; Mr. James Fitaames Stephens, barrister-at-law, Recorder of Newark, .kc., 4, Paper-buildings, E.C. ; Mr. H. M. Vane, 74, Eaton-place, S.W. ; Mr. T. H. Walker, 6, Wellington square, Chelsea, S.W. ; Mr. Charles Westerton, St. George's-place, Knightsbridge, S.W. Mr. EDWARDS seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously, and the proceedings closed. RAILWAY AND OTHER WWI IN PARLIAMENT.— Yesterday in the only committee sitting in the House of Lords, the Cork Harbour and Cork Port Conservancy Bills were taken into consideration. Witnesses were examined by counsel. hut no decision was arrived at. The Water- ' ford, New Roes and Wexford Junction, the Ryde Station, and the Ardmore Harbour Bills were proceeded with and adjourned. In Group A in the House of Commons, the Banffshire Roads. Bill was proceeded with and ad journed, and the Rochdale and Edenfield Roads was adjourned. In Group K, the Wandsworth and Putney Gas was heard. The preamble was declared to he prpped. In Group 1, the Metropolitan Railway (additional powers), the preamble was declared to be proved. The following bills were adjourned:—The Edgware, Highgate, and London Railway ; Great Northern Railway (Potter's Bar, Barnet, and Hendon) ; East London Eastern Exten sion Railway; Hounslow and Metropolitan Railway; North Western and Charing-cross Railway ; Watford and Edgware Junction Railway. In Group I A no decision was arrived at in the Brixton, Clapham, and Ralham Railways Bill. The London, Chatham, and Dover, and South Eastern (Kennington, Clap ham, and Brixton) Railways Bill was proceeded with and adjourned, as were the following bills in the same group : —London, Chatham, and Dover Railway (various powers); Croydon, Mitcham, and Kingston Railway ; London and South Western Railway (additional powers) ; City, King ston, and Richmond Railway. In Group 5, the opposition to the Bristol and Portishead Pier and Railway Bill was withdrawn. The several clauses in the Bristol Harbour Junction Railway and Wharf Depot Bill were discussed and passed. The Bristol and North Somerset Railway (deviation) Bill was proceeded with. The Somerset and Dorset Railway Bill was adjourned. In the East Glouces tershire Railway Bill, Group 7, no decision was arrived at. Appearances were taken in the Northampton and Banbury Junction Railway Bill, and it was adjourned. The Ross and Tewkesbury Railway Bill was withdrawn. In Group 13, the liaises of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway (West Riding branch) were gone through. Several °thir bills were adjourned. HRALTH AND STRENGTH RECTOZZD BY Du BARRY', =MOOS BEVALINTA AIARIOA YOOD whichCUM with Oat Ine• Metes or inconvenience dyspepsia (Indigestion), cough, asthma, consumption, debility, ooimplipation, diarrhea, palpitation, ner vous, bilious , firer, sad stomach eomplahrta It saves fifty time Its cost In other resaedlaa and Is the hat food for Infants WOW cares answer —Da Bury and Co., No. 17, Eogentretresk London, W. Is has, at Is. 1. ; lib., Is so.: 12Iba„ 21A ; 14 a., am. ; air stn, Onaossiarchatreet a, Chatted& ; us end 298, Oxfordotreet ; sad at ail Groan —(Advertlcantent.l CITY OP LONDON TRUSS SOCIETY. The annual festival in aid of the funds of this institution was celebrated last evening at the Albion 'Ta vern, Aldersgate-street ; the Lord Mayor presiding. Amongst the company were Mr. Alderman and Sheriff Gibbons, Mr. Sheriff Figgins, and othergentlemen who have long been known for their continued advocacy of the in terests of the society, and although the attendance was not so numerous as it might have been, there was no lack of enthusiasm towards the promotion of the end in view. From the documents presented on the occasion, it appeared that during the past year the donations and subscriptions amounted to 1,8111. lls. 4.1., independently of the contri butions obtained at the anniversary festivaL The number of patients was 6,836, which was an increase of 346 on the preceding year ; and the instruments supplied amounted to 6,902. The statement of receipts and disbursements showed that the former amounted to 5,5561. Is. 6d., and the latter to 4,9461. Ds. leaving a balance of 6091. 10s. Amongst the noticeable features in the events of the year should be mentioned the fact that the Prince of Wales had recently consented to become the patron of the institution. The statistics above alluded to were brought forward by the Chairman in proposing the toast of the evening, anti his lordship observed that an institution in which, like the present, assisted and materially alleviated the sufferings of thousands, was certainly well deserving of a large ma sure of support. The Truss Society was an evidence of the wisdom of our forefathers. It had been established 60 years, and yet the general public were very little ac quainted with the amount of good which it conferred upon the poor. In order to prove the value and desirability of such an institution, he might state that, in a period of nine years, during which he had had the honour of being a magistrate in this city, he believed that he had been called upon for assistance through this society to a far greater extent then from any other charity in the metro polis. Under such circumstances it was hardly neces sary for him to invite any very special aid on this occasion ; they had sustained the institution for sixty years, and would doubtless sustain it as long as it was desirable for them to do so. During the last few months it bad often been his duty to address public assem blies in behalf of charitable objects, but it had never been his lot to solicit aid to an institution which demanded greater sympathy and support than that for whose benefit he had now the honour to plead. The toast was received with much enthusiasm, and in the course of the evening a subscription list was announced, amounting to nearly 40W. The musical arrangements were under the direction of Mr. Donald King, who was well assisted by the exer tions of Madame Harriette Lee, the Misses King, Mr. T. Young, Mr. Ransford, and Mr. Lawler. Mr. E. liarradine, a new candidate for the honours of toastmaster, officiated in that capacity on this occasion. WORKING MESS CLUB AND INSTITUTE UNION. The first of the meetings for the present year in connection with this institution was held last night in the lower room of Exeter-hall, when the Earl of Lichfield, who occupied the chair, explained that the object of these gatherings was to enable all classes of society to enter into social intercourse forthediscussion in aquietand temperate manner of subjects interesting to all. The juestion to be then introduced had long engaged his sympathies. During the last half century great improvement had taken place in the condition of working men. Wages had increased, and the hours of labour had been reduced, hut at the same time much still remained to be done, and he should rejoice if the discussion about to take place should have the result of pointing out in what way his own clean could be of assistance. (Cheers.) Mr. John Bain bridge then read an elaborate paper to show how for the disadvantages under which the working classes labour were attributable to causes within or beyond their own control. He defined the working classes to be agri cultural labourers, artisans, factory hands, and casual labourers, and traced the depression of the first: of these to the monopoly of land, and of the second to long hours of labour, and the undue influence of capital. —Mr. Layard, M.P., who took part in the discussion which arose, said he had derived a good deal of informa tion front attending these meetings, where the speakers were listened to with far more attention than he had met elsewhere. (A laugh.) He should have been glad to hear from Mr. Bainbridge in what way he thought the labouring class could of themselves change the present state of things. An immense deal had been done by the artisan mechanic class to improve their own position, and be must say that benefit societies had hada good deal to do with this. In no other class of society was there anything like the self sacrifice made to put small sums aside weekly for the support of themselves and fellows in sickness, or when permanently disabled from work. Such a system only existed amongst working men, and he felt that it gave them a strong claim— an immense claim upon the other classes above them— (hear, bear)—because if the benefit society did not exist, the support of the sick or disabled mechanic would fall upon them, and the other night he was anxious, had the opportunity been given him, in the House of Commons, to urge the importance of ascerta•ning, if it were possible how far the poor rate had been thus relieved by the prudence and self-denial of working men. (Hear, hear.) A great mistake had been made in giving these bodies the name of benefit societies, for strictly speaking they were mutual insurance societies, and no man received relief from them as a favour, but as a right. (Hear, hear.) Be agreed with a previous speaker that the Peabody fund was not the best way of providing for the residential wants of the working class. What be wanted to see applied to such matters was the legiti mate principles upon which commercial speculations were I based, as had been done in the case of the society to which Alderman Waterlow belonged. (Hear, hear.) Once solve this problem by demonstrating that the erection of im proved dwellings for the working classes was a paying speculation, and there would be no lack of capitats ready to embark in it. On that account the demolitions now being made by the metropolitan railways would be ultimately attended with good. He sympathised with the poor people in their temporary inconvenience, but he believed it would ultimately have the effect of bringing into existence a much better description of buildings in London for the accommodation of the working class. (Hear, hear.) Adverting to another branch of the subject embraced in Mr. Bainbridge's paper, he said he was not prepared to say that combinations amongst working men, when kept within legitimate bounds, were improper. No doubt It was the inability of the agricultural labourers to combine like artisans that kept down their position, but it should not be forgotten that to -operation of another kind had done as much for the working man as combination to uphold wages or regulate trade. It was estimated that the co-operative principle, besides benefiting them by ensuring better quality and lower prices in the article, they required, yielded the working dames a money profit of 200,0001. a year. The application of the same principle in another direction would obviate many of the complaints which had been urged against capital. For instance, the great house of Crossley', in Yorkshire, had adopted it by agreeing to divide a tenth of their profits amongst their hands, and last year, in addition to their wages, the hands received ens-tenth of 220,0001. (Hear, hear.) After some further disciusion thanks were voted to the noble chairman, and the meeting cloud. EVENING, APRIL 19 Jfluoic. ROYAL SOCIETY OF MUSICIANS. The one hundred and twenty-eighth anniversary meeting of this society was held yesterday evening at Freemasons'-hall ; John Duke Coleridge, Esq., Q.C., was in the chair, and the company that sat down to dinner was the largest we have seen for many years. The meeting, moreover, was graced with the presence of a brilliant assembly of ladies, relatives and friends of the members. The usual proceedings took place. The toasts of the day were given with more than the customary effect ; for the learned gen tleman who presided was the most efficient chairman who in our memory has ever performed the duties of that office at the meetings of this society. His speech, in giving the toast of the day, " Prosperity to the Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain," was of singular ability, displaying a thorough knowledge of the subject, and in a style of glowing eloquence which drew forth re. pasted bursts of admiration from the audience. He dwelt particularly on a recent event of great importance in the annals of the society—its amalgamation with its younger sister institution, the Royal Society of Female Musicians—a measure which has been in agitation for several years, sad has now been finally accomplished with every prospect of great benefit to the musical profession, and consequently to the art itself, in I this country. In giving an account of this transaction Mr. Coleridge paid a moat touching tribute to the me' mory of the late Miss Elisabeth Masson, who was not only the founder of the Society of Female Musicians, but also the originator of the plan for its amalgamation with the elder society. Miss Masson's virtues and accom plishments are well known to our musical world ; and this glowing eulogy on her character was re sponded to with acclamation'. From the prooeed ings of the evening it appeared that the society is in I a moat flourishing condition. During the past year it has distributed above 2,500/. to the benevolent purposes for which it was established ; while its whole cost of management—including the salaries of its secretary and other persons employed, printing, and incidental expenses of every kind—have not exceeded the trifling sum of 200 t. There is not another institution of its class in London, we believe, whose funds are, applied to charitable objects with so small a deduction on the score of expenditure. *parting Entriligtnte. NEWMARKET FIRST SPRING MEETING. WEDNESDAY. The "off" day, with most lovely weather, was highly appro. dated by the select company on the heath, which presented a remarkable contrast to the bustle and excitement of the Two Thousand day, the absence of the wind and dust being particu larly enjoyable. There was an abundance of racing, commencing at 12.45 and concluding at 5 o'clock; but the Prince of Wales s Stakes (the first race on the card) resulting in a walk over for Klarinska, the handicap Plate over the Iretby Stakes course was actually the last race rum It Is unnecessary to refer here to the running, more than to remark that the meeting of The Duke and Breadalbane was particularly interesting; but, as the result proved, the odds laid on the Danbury representative were Justifiable, aa be won literally how be pleased. BweErsrAslis of 60 soya each, for 3-yr-okis; colts, Bst 101 b ; fil lies, flat 51b ; not engaged in Two Thousand or One Thousand Guineas certain allowances. A. F. (1 mile 2 furlongs 73 yds.) (4 subs.) Mr. Watts' Eltrathconan, by Newminster Souvenir, Sat 01b (J. Snowden) 1 Baron Itothachild's Tomahawk, Set 101 b (Wells) 2 Betting: 7 to 1 on Stratheonan. MAWR : last half of Rowley Mile. 100 sovs, hf ft Mr. 11. Chaplin's f by Horror—Butterfly, 2 yrs, 74 6lb (8. Adams) 1 Admiral Rouse Dot, 3 yrs, Bst 10Ib (J. Mann) 2 Betting : 6 to 4 on Dot, who held a trifling lead upon entering the cords, where the Butterfly filly closed, and won, after a good race, by hall a length. PLATE of £lOO, for 3-yr-olds ; colts, Bst 101 b; fillies, list 71b ; winners 4lb extra. R.M. (1 mile 17 yds.) Duke of Beaufort's Mr. Pitt, by Prime Minister—Lurley, 9st, (Including 41b ex) , (Cannon) 1 Count Batthyany's Maseppa, 94 (including 41b ex) (J. Daley) 2 Baron Rothschild's Janitor, 94 ,including 51h ex) .. (Wells) S The following also ran :—The Corsair and Emigrant. Betting : 9 to 4 on 31r. Pitt, 100 to 30 agst Janitor, and 8 to I agst Mazeppa. SwitErteraxEs of 50 sovs. each, h ft, for 3-yr-olds: colts, Bst 10lb : fillies, Bst 01b; with certain allowances. D.M. (7 furlongs 210 yards.) ;3 subs.) Mr. Pardue's Lasso Gowrie, by Dundee—The Belle, 134 3lb ,Loatee 1 Mr. J. 11. C. Wyndham's The Masson, Bst 31b.. (Chandler) 2 Betting : 11 to 8 on Lase o' Cowrie. segeoaraays of 10 Boys, each, h ft, for 3-yr-olds; colts. Sat 10th ; Mlles, Sat elb ; with allowances. D.M. (7 furlongs 210 yards.: 3 subs.' Lord Coventry's Cotillon, Bst 3lb 'J. Adams) w.o. Sweet:sr.., xEs of 10 Sorrel. each; for 2.yr-olds, Ist; three, ait fillies allowed 31b; selling allowances. T.Y.C. ( 5 furlongs 140 yards.. ,0 subs. • Mr. Chaplin's Goodfellow, by Kettledrum—Titania, 2 yes, tat tolb x2oo 'Murray; 1 Count F. de Lagrange's Raven, 3 yrs ~x3OO ,11. fliimahaw, 2 Baron Rothselsild's f by North Lincoln—Molly, 2 yrs, ast olb 6200 : The following also ran:—Gas, llopvine, Amazon filly, and Fortunat us. . _ _ . SWEEV,TAKE of rA soca each. 11 ft ; for 3.yr-olds, 7st Alb : four, 11Ib ; fire and upwards, list 11b. T.Y.C. 15 furlongs 140 yards subs.! Marquis of flastlngs'aThe Duke, by Stockwell—Bay Cella, 4 yrs, tilt 11Ib 'Cannon. I Mr. chaplln's Breadalbane, 4 yrs, ast 11th 2 Lord Glasgow's sister to Aschum, 4 yrs, ad 1111) tOsborue, 3 Betting:-7 t' 2on The Duke. , THE NEWMARKET TWo•YEAROLD PLATE of £200; Obit., Bat 10Th ; fillies, bet alb : Willabre 31b extra. Lail Eve furlongs of Rowley Mile. Baron Itethschild's Hippie, by King Tom—Daughter of the Star, est ell) Viells. 1 )fr. Brrwty's Batty, Set sib .:E. Martin: 2 Duke of Beaufort's Lady Hester, Sot bib !Cannon 3 The following also nut :—Rue In Utile, c by Yellow Jack—Enrona, Problem, hlavourneen, Nine Elms, Bed Crms Knight, Argentel, Verity, ingratitude, Atalante, Ruth, Hippie, sister to Kinghorn, c by Parmesan—Clairvoyance's clam, and c by Vedette—Firma ment's dam. ...Betting: 2 to 1 eget Lady Heater, 3 to 1 aget Hippie, 8 to 1 each root Sister to )(bighorn and Problem, 10 to 1 agit Autalnnte and Ruth, 100 to 7 agst flatly. The lot were got away to a very even start, but in a few strides Ruts In true showed slightly in advance, Hipppies, Batty, Atalante. and Niue Elms following In close order in the centre, and Lady Hester and Problem conspicuous on the near side, the other being well up. Upon reaching the bushes hill Atalante and Niue Elms were beaten. and Hippie came out in the centre of the course, being followed into the dip by natty, who, from thence made a genie effort to reach her, but falling. Baron Rothschild's filly won cleverly by a length ; Lady Hester was beaten three arts of a length fur !second place, Proldem was fourth, the crone colt fifth, Verity next, Argentel and Red Cross Knight bringing up the rear. 11.tst7icsr PLATE of £5O, for Syr-olds and upwards. Mx furlongs. Mr. Jackson's Hopvine, by Warlock—Hop-picker, 3 yrs. eat 711. Mr. Bevil . * Ethelred, 5 yrs, Tat 1316 Mr. John D'IWOUII . I Grapeshot, 4 yrs, get 121b..'1L Covey, 3 The following also ran :—Andas, Menace, Whitby, lady Valentine, f by Young Melbourne—Flutter, Tilt, Celerrima, William Pitt, sweet Anne, Blackthorn, c by Znyder Zito—Ane mone, Denmark. and c by Vedette—Olen Ragan. Betting :sae 1 age William Pitt, 9 to 2 agat Denmark, 6 to 1 each +not Ethelred and Lady Valentine, 10 to 1 each agat the Zoller Zee colt and Grapeshot, and 100 to 8 agat liopvine. Tile PRINCE or WALES STAKES of 120 'Ora. each, h ft, and 25 if declared ; for 4-yr.olds : colts, Sat 91b ; fillies, Sat 41b ; certain penalties and allowances. Cencreswitch Course. (11 subs, 1 declared. _ Mx bowel a tilarinake, by De Clare—Wissana, Bet 41b (J. Adana. w. o. BETTING ON THE COURSE: CHESTER CUP. 100 to 30 agst Delight t, ----- Sto 1 eget DaMy '.t` o to 1 Redcap t 12 to 1 Bara.7ah 'of' Sto 1 Mr. Pitt .t 33 to 1 Honesty Hof, t to 1 Treasure Trove I 40 to 1) it, DSHBY. 3to 1 agst Lord Lyon ',off, 4 to 1 RustlCC 100 to 6 Redan 'off; 20 to 1 Blue Riband LATEST BETTING. —NEWMARART, MIDNIGHT. ONE THOUSAND OUINEA.S. ti to 4 on Repulse t ; CHESTER CUP. 68 to 1 agst Mldsummercolt 100 to 1 Weatrick f,t; 7 to 1 agat Redcap tandott I 25 to 1 agat Monkey St and Bto 1 Mr. I'M ,t P o ff ered ) DERBY. 1500 V, 100 agst Lord Lyon I oto 1 agnt Stabber ,t) THE WAGES MOVEMENT IN THE BUILDING Tama—Last evening a crowded meeting of the carpen ters and joiners of London and its suburbs was held at the Brown Bear Tavern, Broad-street, Bloomsbury, to receive the reply of the employers to the memorial for an advance of en extra halfpenny per hour on the present rate of wages, or to Bd. per hour. Upwards of 200 delegates were present from all the large firms and jobs in the metropolis. The Chairman having stated the object of the meeting, the' delezates who had seen the employers gave in their report ; and after a long discussion the following resolution, out of several proposed, was carried, " That we accept the proposal of the master-builders of Bd. per hoar, with the condition that the time of nine hours per day be worked both in shops and on out-door jobs from the 9th of Novem ber to the 14th of February. The above resolution was then ordered to be conveyed by the delegates to the employers. An adjourned meeting will be held to hear the result, which it is anticipated will be one of a favourable nature. The employers meet this evening. FATAL Teserans. —On Tuesday morning one of those shocking accidents was discovered to have taken place near Manchester by which in the vicinity of large towns trespassers on railway property pay the penalty of their imprudence and rashness at the expense of their lives. A gentleman's coachman, named Arthur FrederickCopper thwaite, had gone upon the London and North Western Railway, at Levenshulme, during the night, and had been killed by a train coming behind him. He was discovered by the driver of an early train into Manchester, and was taken to the nearest publie-hosise. He had evidently been dead some time. At an inquest bald by Mr. W. S. Butter, yesterday, it was stated that hi bad been in the habit of walking along the line when going home late, thy* the distance saved, as compared with the nearest public road, which runs parallel with the railway, would be very alight There was reason to believe that he was in a state el intoxication. Verdict" Accidental death." 1866. Lath Entrllfatiret. EQUITY COURTS.—Aran 18. (Before the Master of the Bala.) 111 Pi DRIW. His Lordship gave judgment in this case, which was an appeal from an order made by Mr. Follett, the registrar under the land Transfer Act, 1861 The question was whether a proviso in a deed ought or ought not to be re gistered by the registrar on an a pp lication by a purchaser to register an indefeasible title to landed property. It ',- Lardthat in 1863 a Mr. Drew sold and conveyed certain toe Mr. Mason. The land was sold in iota, and the deed of conveyance which was made and executed between sod by Mr. Drew and Mr. Mason, and no one else, contained a proviso that the owner and occupiers for the time being of some of the lots should make and repair the roads in front of those lots. Mr. Mason wished the registrar to enter that deed with the proviso, so as to make it evidence of • charge on the lands into the hands of whoever those par ticular lots might afterwards come. The registrar refused to register the proviso. His lordship was of opinion that the registrar was right in his refusal, in as much as the proviso was not a covenant running with the lands, but was bind ing only upon Mr. Drew and Mr. Mason and their repre sentatives. In fact it was no more than a mere undertaking, and not a charge. There would, therefore, be no order on that application. His lordship expressed an opinion as to the inconvenient mode in which these appeals were brought before the court, presenting as it did only an ex parte (ass for its consideration. Mr. Fry appeared on the application. DADOARII V. RIVAS. This was a motion on behalf of Mr. Hangars for an order to commit Mr. Hanish; for contempt, by reason of an alleged breach by him of an injunction granted by the court in this suit. In 1860 the court made • decree re straining the defendants, the consistoire of the French protestant church in London, from preventing Mr. Han gars from officiating as the minister of that church, and placing him in full enjoyment of his rights 112 such minister. By the rules of the church the consistoire were empowered to remove • minister for grave offences, and alio to admonish him for lesser faults. Since the decree it appeared that they had, through Mr. Martial., as their agent, suspended Mr. Daulpirs from his duties, and given him notice of that suspension. He took active steps to assert his rights, and after much quarrelling with the oonsistoire, now moved to commit Mr. Martial., as the agent of that body, on the grocuid that the suspension was ultra vires, and • breach of the in ju nction above mentioned. The members of the costo were not served, nor did they Mr. Jessel, Q.C., and app e ar were for the motion; Mr. Selwyn, Q.C., and Mr. Pearson appeared in opposition to it, but were not called upon. His Lordship refused the motion, the cods of which Kr. Hangars was ordered to pay. COURT OF EXCHEQUER.—Aran. 18. Sittings in Banoo.—(Before the Lord Chief Baron, and Barone Martin, Bramwell, and Pigott.) MALKIN a. MIDLAND RAILWAY COMPANY. This was an action by the plaintiff, as administrator of his cleansed wife who was killed when passing over a level creasing at the Holbeck station, near Leeds. At the trial before Mr. Justice Keating, at Leeds, the jury found a verdict for the plaintiff, damages 1501. Mr. Field, Q.C., now moved by leave of the learned jli gi t for a new trial on the ground that the verdict was gnat the evidence. It appeared that the deceased was killed by a train which was regularly advertised, and was well known to peas the station daily at the time of this occurrence. The alleged negligence on the part of the company consisted in the absence of a foot bridge for passengers across the line at the station, and of porters to warn people not to cross the rails when a train was due ; but the learned counsel contended that this was not sufficient to render the defendants liable. He said that, although the Lanca shire and Yorkshire Railway Company had carried 651 millions of passengers in four years, they had only one fatal accident at a level crossing, and that occurred at a station where there was a bridge. If the defendants were required to have porters present to warn people not to cross, that would be calling upon them to do for passengers what they could as well do for themselves. Mr. Baron Bramwell—That is what I have always said. Is it contended that a porter is to lay violent hands on a person, and say, " You shan't cross "1 You cannot pawl - My assert that. Then, is it to be said that a porter should tell people that, if they went across when a train was , coming, they would be killed! Why, they knew that as I well as the servant of the company. I Mr. Field said that even if the servants of the company I tried to prevent persona passing over the line in the pre sence of danger they would not succeed. When a train arrived the passengers rushed across at all points and I would not submit to be stopped. In the present instance ' there was only a single line about six feet wide, and it could scarcely be expected that the company would erect ' a bridge there for people to pass over. The court granted a rule nisi. THE CANE OF CHARLOTTE WINSOR. This case again came under discussion to-day. Mr. Folkard, the counsel for the prisoner, said she was quite ready to assign errors on the record, and, in fact, her attorney hail already delivered the errors to the crown. If their lordship, would fix a day fora sitting in the Ex chequer Chamber, her attorney would apply for a habeas corpus to bring her up to assign errors. The 9th of May was the first day of the sitting, in error, and if the case was to be argued then it would be necessary to give eight days' previous notice ; but the errors could be as signed on an earlier day. Mr. Baron Martin—l have no doubt, from what I have heard this morning, that if you apply to the Chief Justice of the Common Pleas he will appoint any day you like. Mr. Folkard could not say that he desired the arguments to take place before the 9th of May. Mr. Baron Bramwell—lt would be moat inconvenient to have the case argued on the 9th or 10th of May, those being the days appointed for errors from the Queen's Bench. Mr. Baron Martin—l agree with Mr. Baron Bramwell upon the matter of convenience, and think it would be better to take two days during the present term. At a subsequent period of the day the Solicitor-General again alluded to the case, and it was ultimately arranged that lie and Mr. Folkard should consult together and make a joint application to the Chief Justice of the Com mon Pleas to appoint a day. COOMEB V. DIBBI.Z. This was an action in trover for the conversion of a hone, tried before Mr. Justice Ryles, at Taunton, and in which a verdict was entered for the defendant. Mr. bl'lntyre, by leave reserved, now moved to enter a verdict for the plaintiff for 141. The plaintiff and defendant entered into an agreement to run two horses against each other, and the owner of the horse that won was to get the other horse. The defendant's horse won, and the plaintiff not having given the defendant his horse, the defendant went and took it out of • field. The plaintiff, therefore, brought this action for the conversion. The question turned entirely upon whether the transac- tion came within the Gaming and Wager Act, in which there was an exception with regard to races for subscrip tion cups, purses, kc. The court said they would consult Mr. Justice Ryles before saying whether they would grant a rule or not. EXCHEQUER CHAMBER-APRIL 18. The Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, the Lord Chief Baron, Mr. Baron Martin, Mr. Baron Bramwell, and Mr. Justice Lush sat in the Court of Exchequer, and appointed the following days for Sittings in Error : For Errors from the Queen's Bench—Wednesday, the 9th, and Thursday, the 10th of May. For Errors from the Common Plesie—Friday, the 11th, and Saturday, the 12th of May. For Errors from the Exchequer—Monday, the 14th, and Tuesday, the 15th of May. COURT OF PROBATE AND DIVORCE. APRIL 18. (Before the Judge Ordinary.) Brrem AND cumsznuncE r. RATNDONE AND OTHUR. A good deal of evidence was taken to rebut the presump tion of law, namely, thnt where a will has been in the cus tody of the testator and is not forthcoming, it must be taken to have been destroyed by him enimo revocandi ; but, so far from being efficient for that purpose, it ap peared to show that, in point of fact, Mrs. Rathbone had very likely burnt the document Dr. Deane, therefore, at the suggestion of his lordship, gave up the case. Sir J. Wilde then pronounced against the will, and de clined to award the executors their costa. - - - - THE POLICE COURTS. LAMBETH. Yesterday Mr. (home Games', the proprietor of the Rosemary Branch Tavern, Peckham, appeared before the Hon. C. Norton to answer to • summons, charging him with unlawfully keeping certain enclosed lands near to the Queen's highway and to certain houses for the purpose of persons frequenting such grounds and meeting therein to shoot at pigeons, and did unlawfully and injuriously cause divers persons to meet and discharge fire-arms into highways and houses adjaoent, by means whereof the Queen's subjects were disturbed sad put in peril against the poioe, Mr. Neale attended on the part of the person laying the information, and Mr. Paton, the barrister, instructed by Mr. Greven, appeared for the defendant. When the cane was called on, Mr. Ribbon, addreming Mr. Norton, said he was happy to inform his worship that he would not be troubled with an inquiry that might last some time, as his client, Mr. Carnes., had proposed making eompeneation to the person who was represented as having received an injury to one of her eyes by • grain of shot fired, sett was supposed, from the gun of one of the scouts en the look out for stray pigeons. He Mr. Ribten), at the same time, fait bound te deny that the slightest fault or responsibility etinehed to his client, and that had the ems been gone into be should have shown it wee quite impossible the asaident could lave happened by • thscherge of a gun on his grounds, as the place where the female was sre n was 193 yank from the trap, and w i s h ed to add th ado the future Mr. Garnet's, the defendant, would d o thing in his power to prevent the recurrence of m a i °us l vent t. Mr. Norton expressed a hope that the defendaat keep his=se, and diarniesed the summons. --"" A gen , who said he was landlord of 12 hew n , mot to the re r f un or ds e gammoss of Mr. , Garnees end sai , d he ratut drs t. should ill the court with respectable inhabitants s a ,a7 at i 4 newer, who would prove to his worship's satut ooldoo Mr. Garner's grounds were a most dangerous aaisaa ge 7,2 that instead of the houses, as had been repr esootod, 193 fards away, they were not Do many feet resuresaQ the field. Mr. Norton advised the applicant, as Mr. fi ntaidoo , promised to do everything in his power to ra w " 4 7 cause for complaint, to consider a little before the summons, but at the same time said that if ka it he should at once have the summons. Mr. William Strati, the owner of some allow** freehold land near Peckham, was summoned (Of Illop oi shooting on hie land. From the evidence in this case it appeared that te c ow Friday the defendant brought on his gro un d a nag* fries& and several psgeons and commenced to fia t latter from a trap. While thus engaged two Ash Inn fired through two of the windows of a MrL Na d i . the glass, and a grain of shot having e n t ere d bet ritipa-Q caused a wound from which she bled profusely, also stated that the party behaved in the mest manlike manner, for after wounding several of th e they tied them toe gate poet and fi red at them in n hoo was scarcely a shred of them left. The defence set up was that the shooting did ad td . place on the ground of the defendant, an d tk a too ;; adjourned toe future day. THE MURDER IN CA NNONSTRUZ The inquiries that were made in Wolverh em pt o terday (writes our corespondent) leave no room to M i m s that Mrs. Million was married to James Swan. p ow dared womans family kept the Peacock, commercial in Wolverhampton 47 years, and she was the y a large number of children. The family left the g to 12 years ago, and Sarah's marriage with Swan t o m p o s 28 years back. He was at that time a grocer am po vision dealer, and had not long been oat 1 1 apprenticeship. He had just previously be en t o a short time in the employ of a grocer, li site the Peacock, named Bradshaw, and he m n left Bradahaw's employment, after writing I m o meat to the e ff ect that be was gone co how man-of-war, but he subsequently returned to ton, and then the • took place. He was set up in business in his own trade at Nw 14, Dem o street, one of the leading streets of the tows, sad am from the Peacock. He was handsome and and soon became a bankrupt. He and his wife ilia peee4 and be bad ever since been supposed to have bete Mk* rica ; certainly none of his friends have sea Ida sir that time. MAIIKETS. TALLOW.—WEDNZaDAT Evimiro.—The made. in eat t o l t z, e ekeing at 47a. for April to June; havikii.; and r to December, 48a. 6(1. COTTON.—LtiTEPoot, APRIL 18.—Slow narks', sill • decline of id. per lb. in American. Halm Mk 8,000 bales, including 2,000 apeculation and upon. 01 American, 13d. to 19d. • 250 Permian, Sic., 16d. to 17.1; Maoeio and Bahia, 14e. to 15d. ; 400 Egyptian, 191. 23d. ; 100 Smyrna, 1 d. to 124 d. ; 3,130 Suist, 84i y 14d. ; Madras, 11d. to 120. ; Bmgal, Sands, ka, IL le 81d. ; China, 131 ; 70 Peru, 17d. LEA 27171311 THADS.—A good demand has con ti ansi for most descriptions of leather during the last walk. A moderate amount of business was transacted at Leacitabill on Tuesday at about late prices. There was only a anal su .ly of frmh goods ; the articles most in request win g. . crop hides, bellies, shaved hides,.English horse bids, and calf skins of all weights. CORN.—Boaron, Aran 18.—We had • short supply d wheat at our market; the trade firm, at is. alma Spring corn waa taken of at prices in favour of the tam Wheat, red, 45a. to 475. ; white, 495. to Ms. limns, 435. to 47.. Oats, 24a. to Vs. I:Uo.B4l°w, Area. 18.—The market to-day ruled firm fa wheat, and fine qualities brought 3d. to 6d. per bell OW previous quotations, with a moderate demand. Float 61. per sack dearer. Barley steady, with some inquiry fa feeding sorts. Oats, M. per boll, and beans, pose, sad Indian corn 3d. per boll dearer on the week. Osimal held for an advance of la. per load. 00ALS.—Lo9D09, APRIL 18.—Baddle's Week Hartley, 17e.; Walls End Wharncliffe, 16a. 9d.; Walls End Brad' dylls Hetton, 17s. 9d.; Walls End Framuellgate, 16a 6d. Walls End South Hetton, 18e. 6d.; Walls End 18e. ; Walls End Heugh Hall, 18a; Walls Endl a rn& Kelloe 18e.; North Staffordshire, 17L--Bhiga at market, 17 ; sold, 17. TRAFFIC RETURNS. —o-- Miles Pas- Mer- Total, Total, RAILWAY& open sewers. chaudise. 1018 1161 Week ending Feb. 3. L 8 L Bombay,Baroda,&Central. 308 3,838 3,581 7,216 Week ending April 13. limerick and Ennis 241 107 102 200 111 Limerick and Foynes 2.4 74 55 120 WI Waterford and Kilkenny. 31 184 313 497 613 Waterford and Limerick . 77 686 524 1,089 1,110 Week ending April 14. Cork and Bandon 2O Pembroke and Tenby Week ending April 15. Cornwall Great Eastern Great Northern 537 14,678 22,830 31,317 20186 Great Western 1292 32,303 37,700 70,023 82610 Lancashire and Yorkshire 403 18,047 27,123 43,870 41,911 London, Chathant,&Dover dr Met. Es. & Brunches. 135{ 7,357 1,665 3,002'10,1 16 Metro. Es. of LC& D. 121 1,981 287 2388 '2O Ol }Kant Coast Branch._ 27 838 124 860 .1,9% London & North Westeral273l 45,884 85,674 117.116 100,110 LondonandflouthWestern 18,808 7,99 6 32M3 Manchester,Sheffield, and Lincolnshire Idanbe4te.r,SoulliJonction, and Altrinchani Midland North iitaffordahhre - 925 516 1.441 1.761 6771 15,713 31,689 41,492 46.651 248 - - &la 7,448 96 2,426 1,723 16,144 4,10 - 1,470 1,420 2,095 Pa South Devon tiliter • Includes Good Friday and Faster Sunday. Of the receipts for both weeks the London, MOM, lei Dover itailway Company are entitled to retain 60 per eat fie working the traffic. Faster week in 1866, but not In 1863. SUPERHEATED STEAM—The tremendous effects of a small quantity of water turned suddenly into alPer• heated steam have long ago been remarked upon. It es* not, however, until recently that an attempt was made is utilise this extraordinary power. Mr. E. Dishli.of Illinois, United States, has, it is said succeeded in pawl i • powerful machine, of which this s the motive pour. The principle may be illustrated by recalling the cues*. stance of a foundry roof having been blown away sow years ago in the north of England, in consequent* d hollow ball of metal into which • small quantity of mist had made its way having been thrown into a furnace. Mr. Danford suspends the ball, which be calls a steam . pet' rator, in a furnace, and procures the steam to work gine by intermittent Jets of water into the interior of* , ball.—Canadiais paper. [Advertisement. J—HOLLOWAY'S OlNTstztrr aws Pam —Urgent new.sidty.—These preparations afford the W I and cheapest means of removing all ordinary surgical and used cal maladies both in this country and In the colonies. Is tilt latter the Ointment and Pills are invaluable, for none bet tbs caress &t be without an antidote to the & t ridental ia l and the many ailmeuta to which • settler must be, morel) r exposed when at • distance from all professional help 5Pr0....._ cuts barns, skin diseases, ulcers. abscesses, and various are readily cured by Holloway's remedies. Varicose veins NI legs. and a hoot of other evils are immediately relieved gradually cured by the use of these healing sad files, which their moderate price and universal place within every invalid's reach. BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, Als1) DEATHS. BIRTHS. CAHR—Apia 16, at the Parsonage, Casterion. near " I " Wilda., the wile of the Bev. K Carr, of a son LITILK—AprIII6, at Princes Rishorough, the wife of the Bit T. Little, of • son. McEWlN.—April 16, at Bushy Hall, Northallerton, theiedie A. HeEwen, Esq., of a daughter. wired MooB.—April 16, at Cromwell-villa, Twickenham, the Captain O. Moss, of a daughter. 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