The Express. — London, England, 1868-02-21 00:00:00

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF LORDS.—THMUIDAY, Feu 20. IN the Horst of Loans yesterday, the Bill for continuing the Suspension of the Habeas Corpus Act in Ireland was brought up from the Commons and read a first time. The Earl of MALMZSBURY laid on the table fur ther papers respecting the Abyssinian expedition. The house adjourned at twenty minutes after five o'clock. HOUSE OF COMMONS.- —Tarsal:4v, Fin. 20. ls the House of Commons, Mr. Burr stated, in reply to a question from Mr. Baxter, that notice had been given by her Msjesty's government to terminate the postal convention between this country and the United States. When the Post• office authorities began to put the convention into operation it was found that it needed revision, and the notice was given in order that that revision might take place. The ArrouNtr-Gvezitax, replying to a question from Mr. Moffatt, said the new Bankruptcy Bill would be introduced in the House of Lords shortly, but he could not state on what <lay. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, in reply to Mr. Whalley, said he had no reason to believe that the estimates for the Abyssinian expedition had been exceeded._ . . . . Mr. HARDY stated, in reply to Mr. Ewart, that at present he had no intention to introduce the Murder Law Amendment Bill of last session. Mr. McEvoy moved for leave to introduce a bill to repeal the Ecclesiastical Titles Act, and section 24 of the lath Geo. IV., chapter 7. The bill, he said, was fo,inded on the report of the select committee which sat on the subject last year. Mr. Vas, e thought it right to inform the house that that report was only carried by a majority of one, and that was caused by the necessary absence of Mr. Chatterton, the then Attorney- General for Ireland._ _ _ ME. JNEWDEGATE believed there was a strong feeling in England, Scotland, and the rth of Ireland against the repeal of the Ecclesiastical Titles Act, and he inquired what course govern ment intended to take on the bill. Mr. HARDY said he should offer no opposition to the introduction of the bill. When it was on the table he should be prepared to say what course government would take. Leave was then given to bring in the bill. Leave was also given to Mr. HARDY to bring in a bill to provide for the carrying out of capital punishment within prisons. Mr. S. Cave obtained leave to introduce a bill to make better provision for the preservation and improvement of the river Lee and its tributaries. The bill, ho said, carried out mainly the recom mendations of the River Pollutions Commission, but only as r.-4arded the conservancy of the river ! ' leaving the oc:wr recommendations to be carried out by another bill, which would apply to all the other waterworks of the metropolis. Bills were also introduced by Mr. S. CAVE giving power to the Board of Trade to zive further time for making certain railways ; and by Mr. Av.LroN, to make provision respectin4 the use of subways constructed by the Metr.politan Board of Works in the metropolis ; and by Mr. Ilu• ints. to amend the law relating to selling and hawking goods on Sunday. The house adjourned at 10 minutes to 6 o' ,:lock. Altulfc. MIL HENRY LESLIE'S coNcr.r.7s. The third of the new and extended series of these interestin; (=cert. took place last night, whin, as will he seen (row the following pro,J. - Anine, tie seleztion consisted entirely of sacred music: PART 1. Ittactlifi cat (Vespn.e de D•ttnimeat Ai 13." I. 1,111, 1r.v.•mer...:•~. eat. tu. Inds, IL. • I:1 ts Air, "Jent,dott - V.. 1%10 7sTGzart. 14. ni.? 11. PART 11l Alr and ri TII, , ".s mod nu alum". AY I•.•, fn.na S in Pt ..s. 1.1- 11:1+ .1 wiH estol: th,m, ( . 11..1 UN, ~latlas Mar II andel. st L tilyert. t•:!.oran. Il:.11r: ~~ ~~J! Schubert's Ec.,atiful Mass (one of the many iAsortant works left in manuscript by that moat inelit.c genius at his death st the ate of O'2) is in remarkable contrast to that of Each. The relined grace, the tender and pathetic beauty of the melodic phrases, and the expres. 'ion of human sympathy throughout, are perhops as admirable and as valuable as the very me... Ate n:erits of the work of the severer composer. The "Kyrie" performed last night ',minced so great a charm by its es.quisite and free now of continuous beauty, as to create a strong wish for the poifortimio e of the entire moss ; I:10: t of which is fully worthy of the ..amniencing portion. reonoeon's im posing "Gloria," with the deeply pathetic " t,fui tollis," the majestic " gnoniam," the masterly foga, "Cum Sancti, ;" and the sublime "Ilenedietn•" (0, solo parts by the name singers as in Mnzart's "litsguificat". !valuer,' the profound impreasion th,t such music always must, espe cially when so well performed as it was last tigl.t. Carole, who quite confirmed the favourable impression produced by her tirst appearance at the concert of the Sacred flat monk Society on Friday last, way encored both io Alendelssobtes tranquilly sublime air, and in the moo demonstrative solo from Eli—her style and execution in both bang such as fully to justify all that we said in her praise on the previous occasion. Mr. Nelsen Varls7 gave Handel's war song with great power, and Mr. Petry Per. golosi's well-known aria with much impressiveness. Ilanders sub!",as '• .llelujah" terminating a concert of great interest, althottAh somewhat fragmentary in selec tion. /sporting att BETfINO IN LONDON.—TittrasDAT. The twofold attractions of Harrow Ewes and the Waterloo Cup bad the effect of taking away • l►rge number of members, so that the muster to-day wail a small one, and the speculation limited. Chimney Sweep and Fan were about equal favourites for the Grand National; while Daisy, The lamb, and Tennyson were in good odour. There were offers to accept 3 to 1 shout ltesiunaiaa for the Two Thousand, but the outside quotation against him was 100 to 33. Pare was a good deal inquirod after, and no more than 6to 1 was forthcoming. At a little over throe odds he would have bee* supported. For the Derby 8 potties were laid against Rosicrucian ; but the taker offered to go on, without, however, being able to induce anyone to lay. The remaining transactions do not call for remark. Prom u follows : LIVERPOOL ORA2fD NATIONAL. 100 10 g tilt Fan (off, NO to 20 to 1 apt Pear! Diver (t) 7wi 20 to 1 Despttch (ofo 16 to 1 Cbtraney Sweep 25 to 1 B 's (t) Dsughter (o 15 to 1 Dalay ft and o) 1000 to 35 wi 100 to 6 The lamb I 500 to 15 The Plover (t 20 to 1t f 10 to 1 Mr. Drsylers 20 to 1 Tennyson (t & tot (t) Tennyson CITY AND SUBURBAN. IS to 1 apt The Breach (t 1 ( 25 to 1 agst Franchise (t) CHESTER CUP. 10 to 1 geld 2 on the s to 1 eget Beeswlng (or) (o,t 100 to 3) 100 to 3 Dolby It) TWO THOUSAND Oa:TRAIL 100 to 85 art Rosicruelan (co. I 6to 1 a gst Pace (off) to 31011 td to 1 " bar bar" (o) F 136. 20. (Worn the Judge Ordinary.) TUN RliiilT Ti) DLxlll:i.4 BANK CLEREA wiTtewr Noriex. —Yesterday a ease which excited much interest amongst the bankers' clerks ire the City, wee heard 1 at the Sheritib Court before Mt. Comuthisi.ncr Kerr and I a jury. Mr. Haigh. formerly a clerk in Messrs. Muibury, Barnett, and Co.'s Rank, Lombard-street, brought an ' action for wrongful dismissal from the bank without due notice being given him, and forbalanee of wages. The &fen-- I daat paid 1.1. Is. ed. iu respect of wages into court. Mr. ' Orauthani, who appeared for the plaintiff, said the action : had Lem brought. not so much on account of the money that was due to him. as to vindicate his character front the stigma which had been east upon hiu.hy In. instant dis misul, without the usual three months' notice being given bins, and which resulted from the accidental use of one word in an excited minicar,. The id.iiati.l stated that on the mondag of the l9th December hr had Is very busy, and was asked for one of the pass hoc.ks. Mr. Moffatt, an other clerk in the bank. said it ought so be ready. He (plaintiff) answered that was his business, when Mr. Moffatt remarked that it was his duty to an to the matter, and he (plaintiff) Iv lug irritated, called " You be —." A complaint was 'Ledo to the firm, and on the following morning Mr. f,good Han bery toad him that 1111 example I..ust be made of him. sad he would be dismissed. Ha did not stop that evening to make up the balance, a fellow clerk having arranged to do his work, and on the next day he was called imby the firm an.l informed that it wes a iase of insubor dination. and that he would have his money and must leave. He was also entitled to his Christmas money. He wrote n letter apologising for the word he had used in the beat of the moment. and he had an interview with Mr. Osgood Hanbury, who stated that the enntiger had in formed him that plaintiff was a very goal clerk, and tint they were sorry to part with Lim, but that Le must leave, as there must be an example. Mr. Moffatt was his (plain. tiff's) junior, but on the day in question he acted as cashier. In cross-examination the plaintiff stated that be would not swear that he dill not say be did not care a for the manager or him either, but lie thought it very unlikely, u le was on very good terms withthe manager. He was die. missed for using bad language, and for not attending to the Wallow Mr. Channel! addressed the jury for the defen dant and said the b an k h a d a r i g h t to d ism i se t h e p l a i nt i ff in the manner they had, both in consequence of the language he bad u se d and for absenting himself in the evening at the balances. Mr. Moffatt, the clerk, was called, called, and said th e express i on which the plaintiff used when the pass-boot was asked for was, " I do not care a for you or the manager." The plaintiff did not uk for leave to be absent at the balances. Mr. Osgood Banbury, jun., said on the 19th of December a report was me to him, and be saw the plaintiff. Told him that be was sorry he had acted u he had, and as they wished all their clerks to be gentlemen, he (plaintiff) must leave after the general balance. On the next morning he was informed that plaintiff had absented himself from the balance, and he oalledhim in and dismissed him. His Honour, in summing up, said the question the j ury b a d to deter mine was whether the abeam of the plaintiff was mires- ' *unable. No doubt the language " You be mod ObiCethipable bat some allowance might be made far the words being need in an unguarded moment, and when belay he might have been somewhat provoked. If, how pre. ever, bianegfis ,Week that be, did not care a for the manager • tits . Ithai wa justify his dimaisul ; bit so mkt •• • • words reported to the roeseger, sad • • ti ff , were those weed. The jnry tested 4 1;,. . 4 ire for 211..6e. in addition to the • • .• SS:tl •, ~..: .* THE EXPRESS, FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 21, 1868 t 001311 T OP QVKXN'S BENCH.—Fss. 20. Altar Term Niel Pries Whinge .t Westrningter.--flefor• the Lord Clue( Justice and a Special Jury.( MOOlll4 TM NOM LONDON lILICWAT OOMPAI(T. This was an action to recover soon In Camases for injuries received through the negligence of the own. pony's servants. The defendants admitted their negli. genes, and had paid 1751. into court. Mr. T. Salter was counsel for the plaintiff ; Mr. Field, Q.C., and Mr. White appeared for the defendants. The plaintiff was foreman bookbinder to Messrs. Ninon and Parker, andon the 29th October, 1868, he was a pas senger fro m Bow to Fenehuroh-etriset. It was a very foggy morning, and in consequence the passenger train came into collision with a goods train between Bow and Strat ford, when the plaintiff received the serious injuries of which he now complained. The plaintiff was about 55 years of age, and Dr. Woodford and Dr. Meson were of opi nion that he was permanently injured. The defendants defended the action on the ground that the injury was but temporary, and called Dr. Marshall in support of their defence. The case presented more than what is generally understood by a contradiction of medical evidence, the latter medical gentleman laying down a theory with regard to nervous and muscular affection at variance with what is generally adopted. Drs. Woodford and Ericson said the plaintiff was unable to pick op anything from the ground, his walk was affected, and he was unable to move his body in dreaming or undressing ; in fact, that he was seriously shaken in his general health. Certain move ments of the right arm were entirely lost and others par tially so ; the use of his hand was also greatly impaired ; two of the muscles of the arm were completely paralysed, and there was lose of power in the others; the lodge had increased from about 80 or 85 to between ' , 90 and 96, a serious symptom in a man of about 53. The symptoms were such that the plaintiff could not have simulated them, and he was worse now than he was in November lest. The paralysis and loss of power had been ' tested by galvanism by the above medical gentlemen k but Dr. Marshall put no faith in it, and had tested the plaintiff by volition, or the power of the will over the muscles, which led him to the belief that the injuries were local and not central, and temporary and not permanent. When he first examined the plaintiff after the accident he thought he might recover in twelve months, and his opinion now was that at the end of that 12 months, with the settlement of the action, peace of mind, rest, quiet, and proper treatment, it was probable he might recover in another twelve months. He admitted the plaintiff had received • very serious shock to the system, but he denied there was any progressive increase in the symptom., more especially with regard to the right arm. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff, damages 2,300/., including the money paid into court. Mr. Field asked his lordship to stay execution, to allow him to move to set the verdict aside, on the ground that the damages were excessive. The Lord Chief Justice—Certainly not. I don't think it • shilling too much. 'RAILWAY COURT OF PROBATE AND DIVORCE. NORTH LONDON. BORROWS V. BORROWS. - After our report left yeaterda , tho jury found for the petitioner, ►nd the court decreed a separation as prayed. COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.—FEB. 20. (Before Mr. Commissioner Holroyd.) IN RE J. C. BODCZ6. The hair-yearly general meeting of this company took place yesterday afternoon at the Masten Station ; Mr. J. BANCROFT in the ethal, .._ _ __ _ _ _ . . . - The bankrupt, described as of Devonshire-house, Eel him, was formerly managing director of the General Estates Company (Limited). His liabilities ere upwards of 74,0001., of which 20,368/. are in connection with the above-named company. The assets are of uncertain amount. The bankrupt not haring complied with a former order, requiring him to file further accounts, an adjournment sine die was ordered, with limited protection. Mr. Brough, Mr. Linklater, Mr. Treherne, and Mr. W. R. Roberts appeared in the ease. IN HZ JOHN CRIPPB.-ANOTKII CASK OF Till MANAGER OP A PUBLIC CONPANT. _ _ —..---.. The report was adopted, and dividends were declared of 6 per cent. per annum on the ordinary stook and share capital, and 5 per omit. per annum an the proformae stock, leaving a credit blame of 6971. 17s. Bd. The retiring directors and auditor were no-electsd, and a resolution was passed authorising the board to borrow on mortgage the respective sums of 16,6001., pureuant to the North Landon Railway (additional powers) Act, 1864 and 33,300/. under the emotion of th e eighth section North London Railway Act, 1863. The basins'. than terminated. The bankrupt was described as amedial attendant, of Euston-equate, formerly manager to a public oumpany. His debts ate 1,0391., of which 8601. is due to the Orien tal Commercial Bank (in liquidation), and 90/. to the Im perial Land Investment Company, of which latter com pany the bankrupt had been manager. This was a sitting for examination and discharge. On behalf of a creditor additional amounts were asked for. Mr. E. Reed, for the bankrupt, submitted that no fur ther accounts were necessary. There were in reality only three creditors beyond the companies above named in which he had been induced to take shares. The bankrupt, examined, stated that he had already paid 930/. on shares. As manager of the Imperial Land Investment Company he had been called on to defend a suit in Chancery for the specific performance of an agreement ; the suit had been unsuccessful ; and be, as re presenting the company, had been ordered to pay the costs. This had ob lige d him to come to the court. His Honour did not think any further accounts neces sary, and granted the order.) ir Gounod. DEBBY. Bto 1 apt itosicruclan '''(t 10.73 to 16 apt Brotherto Straf and sr) I ford to) ELLEROW SPLLNG nmertiva.—THDESDAY. Rating in the metropolitan district was inaugurated to day at Harrow, when a capital day's sport was brought to Leine in the presence of an immense number of people. Following immediately in the wake of Linooln, and club- Mg only with • remote steeplechase fixture, it was not surprising that • programme oompeeed of Oat racing and steeplechases should attract a large attendance. The abolition of the " gate-money" had a lot to do with the monster muster of the outside public. Bookmakers were well represented, and as the fiats were numerous, and backers in high glee with their Lincoln victories, speculation was animated. .!ix races were decided in the interval between one o'clock and half-past four. Tottle followed up her Ltirmloghain succor by winning the Priory Steeple chase, for which she was made favourite, Tom Coke alone of her opponents being near her at the finish, but she won rather easily. The Handicap nate, for all ages, produced the largest field of the day, but the finish was not near so interesting as that for Vat Selling Stakes, which Primula won by • head only from Gentle Cale and Vicious who ran a dead heat for second place. Details are appended : _ _ Tag Titian STARES of &son. each, with 30 added, for 2-yr-olda, 6st 711) ; t yrol.la, Oat ; vomit's, and allow ances. Five furlongs. (19 subs.) Mr. W. G. Bennett s Finesse (C. ?lonian) 1 Mr. Hope's Bu.:tietiere (Matiment) 2 Deka of Hamilton's Sugsratick (Hartley) 3 The following also ran :—Jnatilts, Mexico, Chaired, Elea, Kicksey Wicksey, Thomdy ice, and Y,sher. Betting : Even ea Thorndyke, 5 to 1 apt Esher, 7 to 1 each apt Bouquctiere and fantasy ITicksey, Bto 1 each apt Mexico and Finewe, and 10 to 1 each agst Juanita and Charivari. Esher, in the centre of the course, made play, attended on the right by Finesse and Bouquetiere. Below the distance Esher dropped away, and Finesse was left in front, and held the lead to the enclosure, where Boquetiere challenged, but Finesse getting the ba t of the straggle won cleverly by a neck. tour lengths separated the second and third, and half a length the third and fourth. KieDey Wieksey was fifth. Mexico sixth; the lut two ware Charivari and Thoindyke. TIM PRIORY HANDICAP STIRPLECHASR of 5 sou. each with 49 added; winners extra. About two miles. (9 subs.) Mr. T. V. Norm's Tuttle Mr. Alhoyn's To Coke Mr. H. J. Chichester's Miss Emus The following els., ran :—Woodbury Hill Welerperry, Old mineter, Clarissa, Flying slay.. and Belle of Kars. Betting :sto 4 apt Tottie, sto I at Oldininster, 7to 1 each agst Waterperry, Woodbury Hill, and Miss Emma. Tottie jumped off in front, having for her attendants Mies Emma and Belle of Bars, but after clearing the jump pre ceding the stand, the lead was taken by Waterperry, the favourite, Clarina, Belle of Ears, and Min Emma, following in the order named, Woodbury Hill heading the ruck, and Tom Coke and Flying Spur being in the roar. After clear ing the water jump Carina ran into second place, the favourite following. Flying Spur bungled at the fence and was thrown hopelessly into the rear. At the next obstacle the favourite again rushed to the front, maintain ing a clear lead on crossing the rifle range, Waterperry, Miss Emma, and Tom Coke being the meet prominent of the others. Half a mile from home Waterperry beat • retreat, and Miss Emma being, in difficulties soon after wards, only Tottie and Tom Coke were left in the race. Tom Coke headed Tottie about a quarter of a mile from the stand, and held a alight advantage till after clearing the lest jump. Tottie then got level with him, and the pair ran a close race home, but the favourite ha d the beat of the pace stud won cleverly by a length. Miss Emma was third, beaten ten lengths , and Waterperry was the col y one of the others that parsed the post. Woodbury Hill and Clarion both came down heavily at the jump leading into the ploughed land. A HANDICAP Pure of 50 son. ; winners extra. About six furlongs. Mr. G. Taylor's Tyrone. (Vinell) 1 Mr. C. Head's Marquis of Worcester (Marsh) 2 Mr. B. Masou's Ned of the Hine (Goole) C The following sloe ran.—Yeattuer, Wild Bee, Bed Elband, Summerume, Mtschkf, Milky, Dignity, Lady Pam, The Shrew, Meaux, and Cab*. Joseph clerk weighed for Triage, 3 yrs, SA alb, but the filly did nut reach the course to time to start. Betting : vto 1 each apt Venturer and Balrie 6 to 1 agst Lady Pam, 7 to 1 apt Tyrone, 8 to 1 agst M ar quis of Worcester, an d to 1 apt Wild Bee. A considerable delay preceded ia falling of the flag, which was lowered to a moderate start. Marquis of Worcester made the running, closely attended by Tyront, Dignity, and Lady Pam till caning through the pp a quarter of a mile from home, when Tyrone headed Marquis of Worcetter, and coming on won in a canter by threeieLighs. Ned of the Huh s was third, beaten nearly thirty • Lady Pam was a bad fourth, Wild Bee fifth , an Bayne sixth. The next lot, pulling up, comprised the Shrew, Mexico, Venturer, and Mischief, the last of all being Red Ribsnd. A SELLING HANDICAP STIEPLECIIASI of 5 soya, each, with 30 added ; winners extra; winner to be sold for fiU Does. Two miles. Mr. Burrell's JinndoUnir (J. Forst/ 1 Mr. Ocalfrers Ganymodo (J. Knott I Mr. Msint?rd's!itrike (Owner ..3 The following deo ran :—Thew, Scions Case, Lois4n4 . -Mist, Rapture, bells of bus, and Bother. Betting : 5 to 2 apt Holkar, 5 to l each eget Ehew and &douse:lse. Ganymede made running past the stand, followed by Strike, Belle of Kars, Serious Case, sad Ehew bringing up the rear. After clearing the water jump, Belle of Kars ran into the woad place, and held that position to the fence into the plough, the ob stacle preceding the ride range, when she fell; and after wards went on riderless. The farourit+lso refused this jump, and was not further persevered with, walking back to the incknur• by a near ant. Ganymede maintained the lead, Banduline waiting upon him until the last fence from home, when he passed him, and won in a canter by four lengths. Strike was a bad third, Rapture, alone up, fourth, Ehew fifth, and Love-in-a-51ist neat. Serious Case walked in. TLe winner was sold to Mr. (Makes for 52 guineas. A SELLING STAKES of 3 son. each, with 20 added, for 3-yrolds and upwards ; weight for age, with selling and other allowancoa. About 5 furlongs. (7 subs. Mr. England's Primula (Fanfold) 1 Mr. M. Usage's Gentle Gale is. Mordan) (2. Jackman) t 31r. Dmcu:li i'kkwa John Bull and Him Touchwood oleo ran. Betting : 3 tot each apt Primula and Vicious, 4to 1 each Agit John Dull, Gentle Gale, and Jewel. Vicious made play with a alight lead of Miss Touchwood and Primula to the first pp, when Miss Touchwood took the command, leading till about • quarter of • mile from home. Here she beat a retreat, and Primula took up the running, being joined ball way np the str a i g ht by ViCIOGB and Gentle Gale. The trio ran • close and exciting race home, Primula winning after • determined finish by • short head. Vicious and Gentle Gale ran a dead heat for second place, John Bull was a badf Durth, and Jewess last. The winner was sold to Mr. U. Geo rge for 35 guineas. TR' HUNTERS' STACZS of 3 110 VI. each, with 20 added ; weight for age ; selling and gentlemen rider allowances. About three miles. (5 subs.) Yr. Henry's Ragsbet (W G. Jarri 1 Yr. F. Barker's Jessica ( Mr . Reynolds Sir W. Cars Rochester (G. Beads Cromer and Muds also ran. WATERLOO COURSING THE WATERLOO PM Symphony beat What's the Jest Comb; beat TAAL Bothell beat Parrot the Realm. TakTent beat Beaman Jamltem beat Mallet. Shy OW beat Sanceboz. Tees Meld best Dark RI-1 toenail& AWOL beat Eboay. Cromfell beat KlSTlNG—Tatrismy. IBR.—Ftawf Rona. Royal lotion tea a by, Weasel beft draws. Moo Troee bed Omit Go. Champion beat Blimp et Oxford. CaUerboo beet Whiz sad lb& Belle of &calm& bad MUHL Action Ewald beat law Una beat Aleyielaba. I Soloed Al. .!..017110, SECOND Jest Caning beat Symphony. Bothell beet Tak Tent . 8/ay Girl bealleaultos ii;esibooper last loyal I‘4 toes calleeboe best Bone of fleetlaedWraidiL est CrotefelL I.ll , .—Thum 101131 D. Lobeli best Pawls& best Mtn= a Judith beat Tees Maid. Jane Abbe TIM WATERLOO C Cock Robin beat Royal Mel Patent Lever best Be Ventre St Clete beat Stonewall Jackson- Charmlna Way beat O/sok. Brigad ln e ey beet Made . ? Wen& boil Meer b ette. tattle Charms. LATl—Trszi IMMIX lb Join da. Emu MM. Ivo ran • Tansels best b Mileleme Der. Kato& beei edema Oeshaeleassa. THE wairiau3o Hawk beat Inas/4w. ". 1 ! - e Met beat Crumbs. Dvnnuttilt beat Julia. Sunbeam beet Weilmilion• Itz*Prover 1 ~~:: COURT OP COMMON COUNCIL. A Court of Common Council was held yesterday at Guildhall, at which the LORD MAYOR (Alderman Allen) presided. Tho proceedings commenoed for the first time at 1 o'clock, instead of 12, which is the usual time for the assembling of the court, and it is understood that in future the later hour for the meeting of the court will be adhered to. AS/HISSMENT of PEOPIIITY IN TIM CITY. Mr. JONATHAN THORP then brought forward the fol lowing motion:—" That in the opisioe of this court it is desirable for the convenience and security of the inhabit ants of this city, that there should be one general wean ment of all property in the City, which should be the future basis for all imperial taxation, u well as municipal and local rating." The following members of the court were appointed the committee to consider the subject :—Alderman Wil son, Deputy De Jersey, Mr. Thorp t Mr. Baniro, Deputy Obberd, Mr. J. Sewell, Mr. Rgby, Mr. Put and Mr. Dasher. THI 0171C1 OP LORD DIATOI. Mr. M'Orouna next moved "That it be referred to a committee to consider and inquire into the whole ex penses of the mayoralty—the duties and emoluments of the different offioers connected therewith, the allowance made to the Lord Mayor, and the different funds from whioh the same is paid, and what charges, if any, have been made since the report of 1836 ; also the duties, expenses, and emoluments of the offices of sheriffs and under sheriffs of London and Middlesex ; and to report thereon generally, with such recommendations, if any, as may now appear to be desirable." Mr. Borrrems seconded the proposition, and in doing so said there appeared to be a good deal of mystery as to the amounts that were received by the Lord Mayor and sheriffs, and some of his constituents, who had made in quiries of him upon the robject, appeared quito surprised when he told them that he was unable to give them any information upon the subject ; and he was obliged to make the same reply when he was examined before Mr. tot's committee committee of the House of Oommona, and they did not seem to believe what he said. (A laugh.) After all, however, the matter was one merely relating to the pri ' vats ails of the corporation, and he thought that the [proper place for the conaideration of it was before a com mittee. (Hear, hear.) Mr. J. J. MOM, in allusion to the observations of Mr. BUGeorge relatinrj to the claim of the sheriffs to the goods of felons, said it had been clearly established that property of this description belonged to the corporation, and he hoped they would not soil their hands with such property. (Hear, hear.) If anyone was entitled to it he thought it was those who had been robbed, and he hoped that this great scandal would be avoided in future. (Cries of " Question.") He considered that be was speak ing to the question, and he had no hesitation in express ing his opinion, that the taking possession of felons' goods by the oorporttion was an act that was not ca lcula ted to plaos them in good odour with the public. (Hear.) Deputy DI JIMMY said that he should net have ad dressed the court bat fee the speech of Mr. Homer, which, it appeared to him, was more calculated for the 14=- Bpm of Hackney, and had nothing to do with the question before the court. (A laugh.) He denied that it had been established that felons' goods were the property of the corporation and expressed his opinion that Mr j . Homer had no ustification for the remarks that he had made. With regard to the motion before the court he should support it, but he suggested that in that portion of it relating to the sheriffs the word " liabilities" should be introduced. iLi7iFifieoliez said be had no objection to that, u his only object was to obtain full information in reference to the subject. The motion was then put to the court end Weed to; and the matter was referred to the Oilloen sad Clicks Committee, far them to consider and report to the wart. TH.II CORNY! LIT. XL J. SYMONDS moved :—" That having regard to the resolution of this court of the 25th October, 1867, in the report of the Local Government and Taxation Com mittee. upon the subject of a oounty rate, and to the wabesquent proceedings of the 'loathe', it be referred to the Loral Government and Taxation Committee to con sider sad report what parliamentary or other steps should be lama to prevent the levying of any rate upon the Mem 1 leaden by any body of men not subject to pw skald sisedism.s The 11101111111 was wood to, sad the omit shortly after wards adjourned. [Advertimint. 1-HOLLOWAY'S 01317111112 AND Oh Goods an silk* dia= Mt amok( io Ohms mud lbs. The an 1 4. r e a • • h in go ielfilre aZ me • s erd s priabe done et lb pile. A &elk ass i$S str taboo are lii=sl=m, Os= Med boa ra ese = mane Ilmo awl = l., W 1411 Vemessis vlsomeM andl l iore OWN% awl ruimmllnt pakawata amp" 5; GREAT EASTERN. The report of the directors to the half-yearly meeting, on Tuesday, has been issued. The accounts show a gross revenue from all sources of 1,031,2271. • t a gross revenue of 996,2931. in the corresponding -year of 1856. The increase has been, consequently, 34,9341., or at the rate of 31 per cent. The working expenses have been 511,1941. or shout 49j per cent. upon the gross revenue. In the oorresponding half-year of 1806 the work ing expenses were 508,740/., or about 511 per cent. on the gross revenue. The net revenue is consequently 509,1981. against a net revenue of 483,b771. in December 1800, show ing an increase of 25,521/. ; which is an Increase at the rate of 5 1-3 per cent. The " Net Revenue Account" explain in detail the distribution of this balance. The leased lines and the interest upon debentures absorb 238,6351. A further sum of 12,076/. is required for the payment of interest upon the Boating debt. The remainder is sufficient to pay the half-year's dividends of all the preference ebareliolders falling due on the 31st of December, and also all the arrears due for the previous half-year to theee preference shareholders whore dividends were not covered by the revenue of that half-pear. The anticipation, therefore, ex pressed by the late chairman of the company, that the revenue of the year 1357 would be sufficient to meet the preference dividends for that year, has proved to be correct. A slight Wanes of 7.7371. remains over. The auditors certify that the accounts contain a full and true statement of the financial condition of the corn rainy, and that the dividend or interest proposed to be declared on the guaranteed and preference stocks and shares of the company, as shown by the accounts pre sented, is bend fide due thereon after charging the re venue of the half-year with all expenses which in their judgment ought to be paid thereont. SOUTH BASTERIV. The report of the directors to the half-yearly meeting, on the 27th inst., has been issued. The accounts exhibit, as regards the receipts, an increase on the gross earnings for the half-year of 80,0541.145. 101, as compared with the corresponding period of last year ; while, at the same time, there is a decrease on the total working ex penses of 7,814/. Os. 2d. After making provision for all fixed charges, rents, tad interest on the whole of the capital expenditure on lines and stations productive and opend o f onrtrcrw. the e da s ad m stock rex ing applicab le to divi- This sun is equal to the payment of a dividend at the rate of 4/. 12s. Pd. per cent. per annum, but the directors recom mend that the whole of the interest on capital invested in unproductive works, including the direct Tun bridge line, be charged to revenue ; deducting this suns, there will remain 153,8M1. 81.. which is equal to a dividend on the consolidated stock after the rate of 41. per cent. per annum, as against 31. per cent. in the correspondint period of last year, leaving a balance of 1,0911. 12a., and this dividend the directors recommend to be paid on Thursday, the bth day of March. Revenue will thus bear all interest charges on the entire capital for the half-year. The passenger traffic shows an increase of 65,635/. ls. Bd. The estimated portion of this increase resulting from the traffic to and from the Paris Exhibition since the Ist of August is 33,163 in the number of passengers, and in amount 24,7971., and the remainder is to be attributed to the steady growth of the local traffic in the districts now so accessible to the metropolitan sta• tions of the company. The receipts on the goods, cattle, and mineral traffic have' exceeded those of last year by a sum of :1,388/. 15s. ld., there being also a comparative decrease in the costof tionyeryanceand working generally of these depart ments to the extent of 1,367/. lls. 8.1. With reg ard to cost of working, the directors congratulate the pro prietors on the result of the half-year, from the fact that notwithstand ing the large number or passengers carried sod the serious cost inseparable from the frequent and rapid services during the latter three months of the French Exhibition, the expenses, including the steamboat exwnses, are less by 5,440/. 7s. 4d. than that of the half-year ending January, 1807. As exaggerated reports have been eiren• lated, the directors deem it their duty to state that the cost of restoration and improvements (by the use of unintlammable materials and otherwise) rendered ne cessary by the fire at the Custom-house building at Charuageroas station on Tuesday last, as estimated by the engineer, will not exceed 4,0001. . . . . The - auditiirs report that the 'accounts contain a full and true statement of the financial condition of the company, and that the dividend proposed to be declared, at the rate of four per cent. per annum on the consolidated stock of the company, is bon& fide due thereon, after charging the revenue of the half-year with all expenses which in their judirnient ought to be paid thereout, BAST LONDON. The report of the directors states that considerable progress has been made in the construction of the line, though not to the extent they expected. The covered way is com pleted to within 20U yarb of the Thames Tunnel, and the works to connect the covered way with the tunnel are in active operation. The embankment is nearly completed to the junction with the Brighton railway, and from this point to the north bank of the Thames the line may be ready for traffic before the end of this summer. Beyond the purchase of property, and the construction of the works referred to in former reports, no progress has been made on the north side of the river, for until the issue of the share capital is complete, and the borrowing powers are obtained, the important works in the London Docks cannot be commenced. On the whole, however, notwithstanding that disappointment may be felt that the works have not proceeded more rapidly, and that the confident anticipations of the directors as to the rate of progress have not been realised, still the inherent sound ness of tbjs railway remains, it being the only line which will bring the traffic from the south side of the river directly into the heart of the City, and the only line eastward of Blackfriartebridge by which there will be uninterrupted communication between the northern and southern systems of railway. The constant omnibus traffic to and fro from north to south, with the long through traffic, cannot fail to produce a very remunerative income, if this company be kept intact, and neither exten sions nor new works be grafted upon it. The directors have been obliged to prepare a bill for this session of par liament to procure an extension of time for the exercise of compulsory powers in taking land, and, if necessary, to modify existing arrangements with the Great Eastern Company, as well as to improve the connexions with the Brighton LIDO at New-cross, which will require the pur chase of a small piece of land beyond the present limit of deviation. All the expenditure of the company has been paid in cash, and no bond, or other similar security J on the property the company has been issued. Erox CoLisoz. The annual steeplechase among the students, which causes. no small degree of inte rest throughout the school, came off yesterday. The course wee about three miles, starting from the Bsuitorium, Eton Wick. somas the country towards Cippenham, abounding with stiff fence, and wide ditches, bearing round to the right by the village of Chalvey, crossing Chalvey fields, and over the well known brook finialung in the Timbrala class by the college. As usual there was a lame field, and the winners were, Benson 1, Calvert 2, Johnstone 3. This is Calvert's third NUM of running sesond. UNITZD KINGDOM RAILWAY 071110ER8' AND Aasoceenoe.—Leat evening the twelfth yearb mooting of the United Magda; Rialto, Miens' ad Somata' Association and Railway Provident Society was held at the Landau Tavern, Rialwagate under the presidency of Mr. larjeant Tindal Atkinson. The helium sheet showed an increase of receipts and a decrease of ez pooditure as compared with the previous half-year. The funds were augmented in the haM-yeer which closed the Mat December last, to the extent of upv . rards of 1801., and after providing for all outlays there remained in hand a balance of 1491. The Railway Provident Society Once its commencement in May, 1863, had paid 6,5001. to members, their widows, and orphans. Only 39 claims were made upon it in the past pm Many new donations end ealworibere had been obtained for the George Stephenson Weak while the PISA= and Accident Fund heal enabled omunittee to algid pecuniary assistanoe in leveed ern d assiimit in formally moving the adoption of the own the leased eleirwan made a warm appeal to the emorellog Yd timoveleat public to support the meaty, 'podgy o u;gl2 the claim it ought to paean y Oe ti=atthere w are ay°° no m w l r i e u pe a nroo dit en e epsa dus. lb. 4::; et the moiety via., four of 251. per easkaa. end earl et SOL The St call s referred to in the report masa ea of the dials el 111 nia and 17 women. Mr. Road= the wieglita et ere report, and stared tied the ono id moinsematio, as had bees ervenemady la owe embark bat waxlllary to the Ma halo et the ausslation were ediebeheurii., =Da holltetlea was sow to a alit The irides we 4 ftre Wegyeal liumi rl:/ 281114 ' AM et Ow andliati. eennuasid hem tthe tl arde. the sae tee SOL SoosaawAs comer.—At the ow: stilly assall s illmilwAse,aiiiisesdiWabsasNim Agra isesumelreliss, peedisat. ta lae the et lattadilisa. Wins •Irm Piskitaisi isg, W.. •B. 1.4*, Abu. Mm% 11. W. J. H. Oweervii lem.. D. P. Oreeliii O. W. Bd. Weed were *Aid Move et the eadity 2.l .adetri' seadldetes fie thedellawiilp welo si =edr wodwastit es be balloted he .4 Ile mei wisslimittar , aidear. J • t. • • • :Waft MARKET& TALLOW.—TurnseDav ilvitrum.—Tha ambit dosed steady. Spot sad Mara, 425. 3d. to 421. ; April to Jane, 425. 3d. ; JUDO, 425. 9d. ; October to December, 435. 3d. to 6d. Delimits* to Lot 'min, 1,408 casks ; arrivals, 707 oaks. LAOS AND HOSlNEY.—Ncerrnranan, Fse. 20.—The reverts this week are of a diverts ohs:seta, but we think there are favoanbte symptoms forth. spring mason, notwithstanding that It is late. ISM end fancy lease are becoming a little more in favour in the fashionable world, and there is • somewhat improved demand far that class of goods, and certainly no ground for despondency. The home trade le rather quiet for the time of the year, but several foreign buyers have pissed orders to a fair extent. We hear that some who have purchased largely in Calais, owing to the industriously oirmilsted notion of the in feriority of English design, now and that if they bad come to Nottingham they could have done better both in 1 rice and quality. The excitement in the cotton market es partially extended to the hosiery warehouses of this district, at which there is a pressure of orders, while yarns have generally gone up 2a. a bundle. All claws of work people are fairly employed, and unless there is a reaction, there is every prospect that the comparative dulness of the winter may be compensated by • brisk spring trade. Botlingham Journal. (707EON.—LivraPoot, FED. W.—Market strong, at Ad. to id. advanoe. Estimated sales to-day, 20,000 bales, including 5,000 speculation and export. 10,000 Ama mi, 9d. to 111 d. ; 1,200 Aymara, &c., lOid.; 50 Mama- Sam, 10441. ; 2,000 Sgyptiass, 100. to 230. ; 300 Smyrna, 74d. to 810.; 6,430 Surat, 80. so 940..; Ilath ap,t , id. to 84d.; Bengal, Scinde, &a., lid. to 7jd. Fair Mot. 81d. ; fair Oonirawuttee, 8 d. ; Lair Broach, Bjd. ; fair Bengal, 71d. ; faux Egyptian, 111 d. ; fair Portrait), 1040.; middling Bowed', 1040.; middling Orleans, 1040. COTTON GOODS.—MAKCIILSTER, Fn. 20. 'The rapidity with which cotton has risen lately at Liverpool and in London, under the influence of what appears to be as almost unprecedented speculation, is astounding to those engaged in manufactures. The price of middling Orleans little more than a month ago, was 7d., and to-day sale. are quoted at 100. per lb., with a general belief that it will go up to 12d. The movement is almost paralysing trade here. Manufacturers endeavour to follow as well as they can, but are in fact unable to get nearer than gd. per piece of prices which would cover the cost of the raw material. There is, therefore, very little bona fide busi ness practicable. The advices from India are more encouraging. Not only are prices advancing, but at Kur rachee and some other markets stocks of Manchester goods were nearly sold out. There is a good deal of spe culation here in manufactures, as well as in cotton at Liverpool. WOOL AND WORSTED. — BRADFORD, FEB. 20 There is a slight improvement again in the wool market, with a hardening tendency in prices, although there is no disposition to respond to the excited feeling which appears to pervade the Liverpool cotton market. Holders of wool find that they cannot replace at current rates, and on that account are not ready sellers. Notwithstanding the im provement in wool during the past few weeks, the up ward tendency of wool is very slow, as apparent from the fact that an advance of one halfpenny per pound has not been established during the pant fortnight. Many people still act with great caution, and are willing to believe that the " better time" so long desired has not as yet come. During this afternoon there was a large public sale of wool by Messrs. Louis and Son. The attendance was not large, ma though the bidding. went slowly, yet good prices were realised. The follosing are a few amongst the bidding.: Stafford hog matching neat, PA. per lb.; Sta ff ord hog matching, blue and fine, 1814.; shorn lamb, 121 d.; Kent super, 13gd.; Kent downright, 10d. ; Kent choice, 12d. ; prime tog matching, 160. ; pickwether matching, 17d.. ; Down ewes, 14d. ; diamond tog matching. laid; Lincoln wethers, 140.; Down withers, 1314.• deep Down hogs, 14d.; half-bred bogs, ltd.; wether skin, 12a.; half bred hogs and wethers, lei& ' • long wither, combing, 120.; superior Lincoln bogs, 181 d. ; superior Lincoln wethers, lqd. In wonted yarns there was a steady business doing for both home and export. Spinners are again seeking an advance in prices, but merchants arc not in a position to yield to the quotations sought, and business can duly be effected on late rates. Seine spinners who have taken fair orders of lato are endeavouring to effect beelines at a higher 'save of prices. In some scats, such as low 30's, a alight advance may be made. Where an advance is realised the result le quite exceptioaL In pieces there has been some business done. The great excitement in the Liverpool cotton market has induced cone export merchants to place contracts in plain goods. A few orders have also been placed for Amenca, and the French hive taken more good, than of late. Beyond this there is little change. There are still heavy goods in the bands of many manufacturers, and the improvement which has taken place is very partial indeed. Heavy goods, such as runlets and hidings, are still in great demand at higher rates. The position of the manufacture's is a difficult one ; not only are cotton warp@ higher in price, but in some eases spinners are withholding their quotations altogether. Where cheap lots of fancy goods can be obtained they are eagerly picked up. CORN.—Bituanroww, Frs. 20.—At this day's market there was a less supply of English wheat, which sold slowly at an advance of Is. per quarter. English barley 1.. per quarter lower ; foreign unaltered. Chits 6.1. per quarter higher. Beano fully as dear. More inquiry for peas. BRISTOL, Fee. 20.—At our market to-day there was a very small supply of English wheat, for which farrnereasked 2e. per qr. more money, and in the sake effected IL per qr. advance was realised. Foreign sold slowly, at IL per qr. over last week's rate. Malting barley firm ; grinding parcel. unaltered. Oats are in short supply, and the turn in favour of sellers ; beet tawniee and blacks realise Zr.. per 30Ilte. In maize, beans, or peas no alteration. - - Bust Sr. EDMONDS, FEB. 19.—There was • fair supply of wheat offered by farmers at this market to-day ; the condition has improved during the past week, and the trade was brisk at fully Ste. per qr. more money. There was scarcely any malting barley moiler ; prices were quite Is. to 2s. per qr. higher. Oats and other articles fully maintain late rates. White wheat, 78s. to 835.; red ditto, 70s. to 78e. Barley, 40s. to 41i . per qr. Av Wheat, 0281 qrs., 70e. lld. ; barley, 1,9061 qrs., 42.. _ Divine, Fan. 20.—We had a brisk trade for wheat to• day at last week's prices, and nearly every lot was cleared. There wee but a slow trade for barley, but but week's prices were in moat instances maintained. Oats sold st last week's prices. Beans in large supply, and not quite so brisk a trade. Peas as before quoted. Best white wheat, 6d. 355. to 445. 6d. ; best red ditto, 35a. to 38s. ; barley, 375. to 46a. ; beans, 245. to 28a. ; oats, 24a. to 295. ; peas, 20s. to 255. ; vetches, 245. to 20e. ; rye, 19s. to 21a. ; fine flour, 5215. to 60s. ; best seconds, 54a. to 561. Faosm, Fun. 19.—As is usual just before the large annual fair, there was but a small attendance at market to-day, and the supply of corn was in proportion. The trade for wheat had an improved tone, and prices ad vanced le, to 2e. the qr. The range was from tide, to 765. Barley was also dearer, there being jest now an active demand for seed purposes; the quotations ranged from 34e. to 41s. Oats are also a brisk trade, at enhanced rates, the quotation to-day being 2Gs. to 33. per qr. Beans were in demand, and fully recent rates were realimd. In peas not much was doing. The quotation for flour is 535. to 55a. the sack. Gtoucrirme, Fru. 19.-Since this day se'nnight then has been a firmer tone prevailing in the can trade, and considerable transactions have taken place at rates unob tainable last week. Supplies of English wheat are mode rate at this and the neighbouring marks* and with • good demand prioes have improved la. to 2s, per qr. Foreign is in fair request at Is. per qr. more money. The demand for barley continues limited, but previous curren cies are fully supported. Stocks of oats are light, and holders generally insist upon an advance of 3d. to 6d. per qr. Other articles unaltered. - _ _ - • • • MucaEmma, Fut. 20.—Our market this morning was well attended. For English wheat rather more money was in some oases asked, but could not be obtained. Californian sold at an advance since this day oe'nnight of 3d. to 4d. per rotal. Fleur Ina taken slowly, and pre vious prices could not be exceeded. Oats ruled firm. Oatmeal met a limited inquiry, at Lite rate.. Beans were rather dearer. In Indian corn there was no change, NZWARK. Fin. 19.—The supply of wheat was pretty fair sad there was a tolerable demand, the rates of last week being exceeded about la. per qr. Fine barley very dear ; mooadary aorta same as last week. Oats were a ready sale and a little firmer. The demand for beans wee steady, and rates tended upwards. Nzwitutv, Fes. 20.—The supply of wheat this day WA good, choice samples were Is. dearer, other kinds • dull sale at late rates. Barley was very plentiful, the trade slow, sad in favour of the buyer. Oata, 6d. to ls. more money. Beans firm at former prices. lIIIILIDOE, Fes. 20.—The weather being favourable for the bad, aping corn foe seed is in demand. The wheat trade ales is motive at higher rates, from Ms. to 88s. per 41s. to Ws. ; pees, etla ; barley, We. to r m ealle, !d. to 36a ; rye, 46e. par qr. ithoonsei, Ifra. 19.—A• emptied with last week wheat toes 4s. sp ea tap, sad la ad. up on average. balmy Ina 15. up as top sad Bd. down on avenge. Cain wen la IL sp ea imp, sad L. 7d. up on average. Dem were fa ay ea s ad la Bd. up on avenge. rya, I. le s led. to 475. 6d. ; mein, fis. Mai.; Wm. as. to - • 01.211/..-eassur, Frs. 20.-Our Claims, fair hes been emir There web km, atteedeace. Oolde lOU estiefeetory pries., heifers sod calves =bill. ; k be hadrreeere up to W. Sheep sold tee irst Ores very wide nage. The hone bade woe quiet. - . i: lltreetorws, in. 19.—There has beta a Mini el is Ore demand for Pet beast. et Bowe al the Wel rebel, ad Ws IN we doeiri whip be • km' arrislew at the /el bow* ben ml Welke, bat ea lee poister et it have rereimit week the lode trOI resume iii4ltailisa. Pekes bode Inn , end quail= IL per lb. Wok, eirdilles Eel with Tabs We etweithwellee the thee et yew amended a fib selih d Nam Mein from r 1.- <.. ~ C •. . 6d. to 7d. per lb. (Woes have been_ mares, and bet g a y *atlas bees been sheds ;ems nue been blab b ait qualities hub. Meted 7 per lb. Been pro" h a , ummsaded as avenge rale, t Rtes have not mataaun i altered duo last report, from Bs. 4d. to 9s. la, score. Porkers la good at 91. per emu. Nonpluses lima 19.-We bad a moderate show al beads, for whist there was a rather slow We, ai '1 week's riose-from Bs. to Bs. 4d. for best qua*, sa d second ditto from 7s. 6d. to Ba, There wee • t a a ;i supply of sheep, which realised from 60. to 74d. per Ib and for quality of a mender, description from 64. to tki. Veal fetched from Bd. to Bid. Par et pigs !were 'du n at from 6d. to 6s. 3d. per Mona, and broom pigs tom 6 8 , to 6s. 6d. be...:k at roarkat Beast; 227 ; sheep, 748 ; 33 . Wwurno, Pre. 19.-There war s good supply of ht stock at market to.day. Besets fetched fart week's pries, and mutton was nearly id. per lb. dearer. Store cattle met • fair demand, at last week's rate'. Beef, y a , 6a, to ga. per stone of 141 b. ; beet quality of mutton (small sheep), 71d. to &L per lb. ; next qualit y , sheep), 7d. ; 'wee, 6)d . ; pork and boom pigs, 6s. 98. a a 7s. par stone of 141 b. The numbers were :-Fat beasts, 1,020 ; sheep, 4,500 ; store cattle, 260 ; pu tt , 720 . Eoneerraoa, FZB. 19.-The number of cattle this mere, ing was lees than on this day se'nnight, there bete e 476 , or an decrease of 186 heed. The demand was goaaf, sat last week's prices were folly maintained. The better son of cattle brought readily Bs. ; middling and inferior. 7x to 75. 6d. per stone. The number of sheep war being 76 more than last week. The demand war gee): and priors were higher than those obtained last mote. Top price of the best mutton, Bd. ; current, 71d. to 7tl, and down to 7d. per lb. Fed pigs, sa. lid. to C A per stone ; six to eight weeks old ditto, 7s. to lla. a heat TRAFFIU itItTURNS. Nort We an :Landing of Ml WA e l7lec.6oll. Arla it .1.170 37 .ang5r.711 . ._ cluinallkMille ._ . 7 1. 18" 1 41 ,.1...., • htititit i l i, 2s ,,e,.. Week ending Dec. 21. lledras—aouth West Line. 402 North Welt Line. 163 Ten days ending Dec. 31. Bombey,liaroda&GentralL SU MOO 7,720 13410 12 3 1 Week ending Jan. 6. Pan Paulo Brannan BBl 439 3,739 4,174 Ditto Jan. 12 Week ending Jan. 25. Northern of Canada Week ending Feb. 2. Smyrna and Omaha lll 401 6:0 54 1.14 Week ending Feb. 14. Belfast and N. Counties DeWitt and Meath U 175 110 . .1, 25; Londonderry& Coleraine .so 162 Iv: .....4 ry Week ending Feb. 13. taynvi and °Moro yiurth Dieters 1242 15,960 60,141 06. ,, 0 C. 3 Pmbrok• and Tenby Week ending Feb. 16. Belfast and County Down 449 402 151 C,l 6.:,/ Brecon and llerthyr 73 ~11 i 5.) ..,., Ism Bristol and Exeter 1341 2.316 3. "_'',:, 1"... •1 5...0 Cornwall Great Fasters Great Western 1358 74.447 5 . <.8 5 1 .7,...1 ~: . “ Lancashire and Yorkshire. 403 laial 30,213 45,51.7 4;_., North Btaffordslure (13.&C.) 275 7 . !.., . ..t South Devon llOl 2. 6 71 1..07, 3.7 0 ..,. 5 Meter 1674 1,33, 1,212 7,570 7. I: Atlantic and Great Western Railway (.2 lilt a (...k 48 J 55•4 ,ry, 9109,459: same period last year, t1u0,221. 7.00 7 1 ,1 2,0i4 EXPERIMENTS WITH " LEXTINCTEVI: FIRE ASIOIIILLATOII. In consequence of the num( runs and t • tansies fires which have lately occurred in the ith . trp:tt, ' the Prince of Wales, through the Iletropolitaa Laud of Works, communicated with Mr. James }chic, rh.. for " L'i:xtincteur," or portable and self..ictin,; fire anni hilator, with a view to a series of experiments luing 'aids as to its efficacy in extinguishing tire. The place air. pointed for the trials was the Tham,s Lob ,ukiacet (No. 2 section), where three creer...a a,r e structed by Mr. Stevens, the umnag.t of the works, at that portion of the embankment irate at the end of Norfolk-strect, Strand. At one o'clock yesterday the Prince of Wales, arrived and was receited by the l lake of Sutherland, Colonel Kennel, and Sir John Thweites the chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works, accom. palsied with several officers of the hoard. The company pro. oceded first to a square tank tilled with tar and otter in. namable materials, which was ignited, and a lag, body of flame was speedily produced. L'Eztincteur was them brought into play, and in a few momenta the whole or the fire was extinguished. The next experiment was made as a framework of timber, filled with broken up tar I..ards and other matters of • speedily ignitable chalattir i the flames from which, fanned by a strong wind, g so large a body of lire that two of the machine, re ' brought to bear, being readilyadmited, and, WI in the forest trial, with decided success. The third construction sots representation of a carpenter's workshop, with a beach, shelves, &c. Ignitable matter was aloe placed in t..i alum, for the purpose of getting a ready fire. The m,.• adopted in this case was s ing ular. A bottle of tlreek--.1 ws,plaoed on the bench, rind this bad to be broken, order that its liquid fire might produce the burning of building. The dames aceeded, and the action of the sod caused the company to retire may paces from the pane which they had occupied. The building we, alined to get well alight, when the annihilator wan again limn iLt into play, and a.s a means of showing how speedily a on of an extensive character might bu suppre.sed s very few minutes sufficed to eilect this. Jib. Howe, chemist, of Foster-lane, who provided bottle of Greek fire, described its component p arts to the company present. The Prince of Wa les erprered himself extremely well pleased with the result of the cr. periments, and the Duke of Sutherland said that so try satisfactory was all that he had heard and seen of thou, that he had them at Trentham-hall, and also at Starioal. house. Before lea the works n question was asked of Mr. Faris at what distance the water super-saturated with carbonic acid gas, with which the annihilators were charged, could be thrown, the reply being that on a pin. sure of from 401bs. to 801ba the distance would be from 50 to GO feet. _ _ HEALTH RESTORED BY Du BARRY'n Fool, TO Tilt BToNACII, nerves, lungs, and three of old nod "mos, without medicine or expense, dyspepsia ,iniloo -toot . t•siiihe tion. diacritics, acidity, hemlarbe, Dens-40:1A. lqatiL, d; as- Sion, sleeplessness, debility, wasting, cough. nellins. tarn ."s -somption, low spirits. 60.000 annusi cores whirl had it oust all medicines, including that of his Hohnew the Pope. It *mei fifty times its cod in other remedies. —Tins, 111,.. fie. txl . 12N, 22a. ; 24th, 40a, or Td. per meal. Also the her:dents Choi •its Powder, more strengthening than coucentratkd laid —Du 1...rt7 and Co.. 77, Regent-quadrant, Loudon ; also Fortuuni and Piccadilly, and at 61, Oracechurch.street ; 4, Cheapside 41.414 250, Oiford-street.—[Adverthement.l BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. BIRTHS. EKAEBET.—Eehroary 18, at Beauport, the wife of T. Emory, Jun., Feu., of a daughter. klMiENT.—February 20, at Tynemouth, the wilt of P. J. 11,1 sent, Req., C.E., of a daughter. MILLER. — February 19, the wife of the Bev. T. Miller, Fcfl , w of Queen's College, Cambridge, of • son. OPPElillEl3l.—Yebruary IS, at Alexandria, Egypt, the wife of G. Oppebstm, Esq , • eon. VEACHEY.—February of 18, at Tavistock-terrace, the elf: Peacbey, Esq., of a Inn. FORTMAN.—Yetenary 19, at Porten-utopian.. thy 11,0. lin Portman, of • son. QUlLTEJL—Febewary 18, at Beddington-lane, Furrey: the wile of W. C. Quitter, Esq., of a daughter. 19.0BERTS,—Fehruszy 18, at Bromley, Kent, the wile of T. C. Roberts. of a son. BUlTlL—February 18, at Calverley-house, Vorkddre, V. Smith, of a daughter. VAKBETL&N.—February 18, at Upper Norwood, the elk of U. V arbetlan. sq., of a sou. MARRIAC ES BOWKKIL-111EKNKIL—Fehntery 18, at the parish church of the Holy Trinity, Exeter, b the Bev. U. U. shield. F. Bowker, Esq., of Lao tu, Winchester, to Julie A ofnn C lAN/ Fencer, daughter of the late J. Fenner, Esq., Berl crescent, Exeter. 011% LIRA—MITCHELL—February 19, at It. ranis, Blew Ingham, Bradford. Yorkshire, by the Rev. W. Litton. 5k slated by the Rev. 0. Jew& Benjamin. cl.hit son of the late B. Oliveira, Esq., of ilmer Hyde.park.greet, = a Ann, driest danOter of J. Mitchell, Me, et House, Bradford, Yorkshire. BIIZPIHERD—COWPLAZID.—Februery 11. at the parbh church of St. N I%.oefeed, by the Rev S. E Ashley, 5.-rteri bY rtes Rev. W. Bombay, rector of West !Milord. the Rey. W. S. Shepherd, only men of Commander Shepherd, Lorsi hat. Ombereley, county Worcester, to Catherine Duals, wood daughter of the Rev. B. Coerpland, rector of W. etclniettor Hints, Lichfield. STRAUBINZEB—EOPER.— February 18, at Richmond, Tort- shire, by the Rev. T. H. Stokoe, the Rev. A.. 1. Van straribessee. of stainton In Cleveland, to Elisabeth. drourhter of the tiff B. &D. R. Mow, Seq., of The Crows Richmond. °adrift. SIILIYAN—DU &WC .—February 20, at St. Petur*,s, irournemegb by th e Bev. A. IL Bennett , perpetual curate, CapLun T. & Sulivan. &N., to Isabel Chnatina Victorina, Med claret , : of the late J. B. Du Bee; Esq., of Sexes de Ia From." Spain. OTBRKARCC—FIELD.—February 19, at the pasta duel. Tamworth, by the Rae. T. W. Hardy, ILA., George, son of tte late T. D. Deatimatik, R,q., of Guernsey, to Medea. &Who : of W. N. Plaid, Esq., of Tanoworth. DEATH& BRlDOL—Fernery 19, at Windmiliroad, Croydon, 10 5 : 11 Ann Southby Brtdse, aged ee. BRIGHT. —F ebniag43, at Harrow School, Robert Marne, ma son of G. Bright, . 8.C.5., wed 15. DAWE.—ffebruary 1 ~ at his rvenere, HoPeHeld, Haddercluun. the !Lev. W. & NAM F.R.A.S., dm, aid Ba FARM& —Mow" LA A. Abdo, Esq., of Springer:lL Bef t ea. ham. 1441. 0011 M February 10, at his residence, TarloOlve W . " fhindertaisd, Y. Gourley, Saf., father of the Smog lia r 4 of Sunderland, aged 67. 01ACI—Pabrearar13, IL Drum ,01 ItadlariPein•M idd elm Ape K. SOGOL—Feafusr7lB, Itersarekthe Wow of G. sow. Reg Itag's Lynn, Ned 7S. 1. I:l3.—Yary XS, aS Mllaeragoare. Nary, the wife 01 Yr. LACI7.-111bruiry 19. at Wed thaftilisid. Anne, wile QM. 7.6c7. 19, at TM HaD. Doeffe. UM 1 .1. f°t * arty co• a! the Illreckes of the Mae lads 0 7 M 40 . ftld ODTHWAITIL-76bisary 711, thawatle. 11.14 Pak' Maas High Einqp6l aged 76. Tft eb rr ig , T A. - 4 14 1di gWr Irosjar 6I bigmeC=4l/Sh"h46."°4 Metal sad rumbas by llnauX =GI SUM dr**. Lombard.'lnst. la an es OW et 01los, la lassassaaSs_kpi SIODAT, raw= !LIM