The Sun. — London, England, 1858-06-03 00:00:00

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—(YEsTERDAY.) The SPEAKER took the chair at 12 o'clock. PRIVATE BUSINESS. The following private bills were further considered, and ordered to be read a third time :—North British RAilway (Consolidation, &c.); West End of London and Clapham and Norwood Junction Railway (Abandon ment). HOVE IMPROVEMENT BILL. Mr. C. FORSTER moved that the Hove Improve ments Bill be re-committed to the former committee, with leave to sit and proceed on Friday next, if they think fit—Three to bs the quorum.—Agreed to. RAILWAY BILLS (GROUP 9). Colonel W. PAT TEN moved that Sir Edward Cole hrooke be discharged from further attendance on the committee on group 9 offrailway bills :—That S'r John Yarde Buller be added to the committee.—Agreed to. COUNTY FRANCHISE BILL. Mr. L. KING postponed the second reading of the County Franchise Bill from to-morrow until Thursday, June the 10th. BREACH OF PRIVILEGE—RELEASE OF MR. W. WILKES. On the motion of Mr. M. GIBSON, the order of the day was read for the consideration of Mr. W. Wilkes 'e petition, • Mr. M. GIBSON moved Mr. Wilkes's discharge from the custody of the Sergeant-at-Arms in the usual form, and on payment of the fees. Mr. CLIVE regretted the retractation bad not been so ample as the charge made. He had been informed that the learned counsel on both sides, engaged in reference to the railway scheme under the consideration of the committee, bad stated that his conduct, as chairman of committee, was such at it was impossible for them to form any opinion , up to t e last moment, how he would vote, and they one and all declared that such a charge as had been made against him was perfectly absurd. After some remarks from Mr. ELLIOTT, Mr. WALPOLE said there was a complete exonera tion of Mr. Give 'e conduct in the petition of Mr. Wilkes now before the house. He thought the hon. member might now rest satisfied that with the petition before the house coupled with the statement he bad made rela. five to the opinion of the learned counsel engaged in the case, his conduct had been entirely exonerated in that house, and would be so with the country. He though , the authority and dignity of tha house, the character of the hon. member, and the conduct of the petitioner in making his retractation had put the house in a position to allow Mr. Wilkes to be discharged in the ordinary way. He only hoped the house would not have the necessity of repeating such games, which could only occur when persons made imputations they could not sustain, and which ought never to be made. (Hear.) The motion for Mr. Wilkes's discharge was then agreed to. MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS BILL. Mr. COWPER moved the second _ reading of this bill. The object of the bill was threefold, via. , to ests... Llish one uniform standard of education and qualification —secondly, to establish a registry of all duly qualified practitioners, and thirdly to abolish all local restrictions and place all duly qualified practitioners upon an equal tooting throughout the country. The examination would be made by the existing medical bodies ; but the new counc9, elected by the dif ferent examining bodies, to be created by the bill would have the power of determining whether such an exami nation would be sufficient to justify the issue of a licence to practice, or whether there should be a second exami nation before themselves. The bill in no way interfered with the privileges of the College of Physicians. Mr. BLACK opposed the bill on aceount of its com plicated nature. During the last three years five bills had been introduced into the house, neither of which provided for the wants of the people. The present legi - lation that had taken place on the subject ought to be re pealed, and the members of the medical profession allowed freedom of practice, and to make their way with the public the same as the members of other profeseionr. The motion for the second reading was then put, and declared to be carried. Mr. BLACK objected to the decision, as he had said "no" to the second reading. After soma remarks from Mr. WarzoLs and the SPZAREa to the effect that the hon. gentleman did not say " no" at the right time, The motion for the second reading was declared to be carried. Mr. COWPER then moved the committal of the bill on the Bth June. Mr. BLACK moved its committal this day six months. Mr. BRADY urged that a change was required, and that the question of medical reform demanded the most serious consideration of the house. The provisions of the bill bad been discussed by all the medical swieties in the country, and were approved of by them. Mr. WALPOLE said the question of medical reform bad been some time before the house, but they had been unable to see their way clear as to the beat proposition to be supported by them. The three bills before the house contained some points worthy of adoption, and some the house ought not to sanction. Legislation on this subject was necessary, but the difficulties tbey had to encounter were very great. The right hon. gentleman referred to the anomalies that existed with reference to the regulation of the medical profession. The principle to be established waft uniformly of practice throughout the kingdom, and to obtain that a register was required, so as to indicate to the public who were properly qualified prac itioners, and the whole supervised by a council, in which the public and the profession would have confidence. The right boo. gen• tleman then examined the details of the three Lille, puinting out bow they differed on these points, and sug gested that one of the three bills should be selected, and the house so amend it as to secure the passing of a mea sure that would be advantageous to all. (Elem..) Mr. lIEADLAM said the medical profession were agreed as to the necessity of reciprocity of practice, a high standard of education, and no doubt as to who were legally qualified. If the house kept to these car dinal point., very little difficulty would arise in legiAa ting on the subject, as the chief difficulty now arose from the conflicting schemes that were before the house. He should vote for the bill going into committee. Mr. T. DUNCOMBE considered the Government ought to introduce a measure on the subject, and not leave it to private men. If the Government wou'd adopt that course he would withdraw his bill, and he understood the noble lord the member for Haddington (Lord Elcho) was willing to adopt a similar course. Unless the Government took the subject in hand, or the house passed a register bill, there would be no legis lation on it this session. The whole question with re gard to the colleges WM one of fees, and it was to that their bodies were looking more than anything else. The College of Apothecaries charged ten guineas for a diploma to practise in Londpn. He could not blame the Govern ment for not taking the subject in hand, considering the great difficulties they would have to contend with. Lord ELCHO, after entering at great length into an explanation of the part he had taken in endea vouring to procure medical reform, and what had bee❑ done with the various bills introduced in former ses sions for attaining that object, said he had no desire to connect his name with medical reform, and he was prepared to withdraw his bill and support that of his right hon. friend (Mr. Cowper). which embodied the principles of the bill he (Lord Elcho) had introduced. He, however, warned the house against the private views of the various existing medical corporations. If the bill of the right hon. gentleman was not carried this year, he suggested the Government should issue a royal commission to look into the subject. Unless that were done they would have to go over the subject again next session in discussions on medical reform bills without leading to any practical result. Mr. LEFROY expressed his satisfaction at the gourse the debate had taken, and he hoped the subject would soon be settled. Mr. GROGAN also expressed his satisfaction at the probability of a speedy settlement of the subject. Mr. CRAUFURD approved of the withdrawal of the two other bills. After some remarks from Mr. COWPER in reply, and from Mr. EIADVIELD, Mr. BLACK. withdrew his amendment, and the mo tion fer the committal of the bill on the Bth June wai agreed to. MEDICAL PROFESSION AND MEDICAL CORPORATIONS BILL. Mr. T. DUNCOMBE moved the second reading of this bill. Mr. WALPOLE thought it would be better not to read the bill a second time. It would be better to have one bill than two. Mr. T. DUNCOMBE said the principle of the bill appeared to be approved of, and as setae mischief might occur to the favourable progress of the other bill. his would then come in for further coneider,t tion. Sir W. HEA.TLICOTE stugested the postponement of the second reading of the bill. Mr. T. DUNCOMBE then postponed the second reading of his bill for three weeks.— to. MEDICAL PROFESSION BILL. On the motion of Lord ELCHO, the second reading of this bill was withdrawn. PROPERTY QUALIFICATION BILL. The adjourned debate on going into committee on tla•is. Vll was resumed. Mr. BENTINCK explained Lis reason for moving the committal of this bill this day six months instead of a similar motion on the second reading, from a 13:lief that her Majesty's present Government, and the naern bers of the late Government would have opposed it, en now dealt V; ith the measure on principle and not on ex diency. He considered a proper ty qualification essen tial to the con-truction of the house, but he hued hie opposition to the measure because it should form part of ,A reform bill, and that the house ought not to be called PPon to =xpress an opinion on a partial measure of till: kind. If the present law was defective, it ought to be amended, and not repealed. The evasios of the law was no argument against the continuance of a good principle. A qualification was necessary to prevent men from coming into the house who had o her duties to perform, and who would be open to corruption. If the house repealed the property qualification it wool : be necessary for them to abolish also freedom of arrest, which was adopted to prevent trickery. And if they did that they would make that house a refuge for bank rupts and disreputable characters. He complained 41 the absence of Lord Palmerston on this occasion, as well as Sir George Grey, who, he (M r . B ent i nek) said, ought to be in their place in the house and support th e o pi n i ons expressed three years ar, that the property qualifi ea • titan was essential to the preservation of the constitu tional character of the house. With reform bill im pending, it was not de sirable to legislate on what must form a part of such a measure. He wishedtoseesoroeh(,et the anomalies of the Reform Bil l of 1832 g o t rid of, and called on the members of the Treasurybenches to suppo t him, as in all probability they would have done, if they had been in opposition. (Hear, hear.) Mr. KER SEYMER Paid the practical working of no qualification for Scotland had been to produce repre sentatives as respectable, wealthy, and talented as any who represented England. His experience on election committees led him to believe that " qualification" wag a snare to hon. gentlemen who sought the honour of a seat in this house, He should be sorry to see another election under the present state of the law. He should support the motion for going into committee. Mr. H. DRUMMOND wished to know what ad vantage would be gained by the change proposed ? He considered the abolition of property qualification should form a portion of a comprehensive measure of reform, and to be comprehensive it should touch the House of Lords—(hear, hear) —b y avoiding pauper peers, and the abolition of voting by proxy. (Hear, hear.) This measure was an attempt to separate political power from we alth, which, if adopted, would end in the universal destruction of property. (Hear. hear.) Sir G. C. LEWIS considered the real security for the social condition of members of Parliament was to be found in the ordeal they had to undergo for gaining the suffrage of the house. The substantial qualification of members would be wholly untouched by this measure. The re peal of the act would merely make a technical and for mal change in the law, and remove a gross scan d a l f rom their legislation. He supported the measure, because it would put an end to pitfalls for bon, members, which was a disgrace to the house. Mr. NEWDEGATE opposed the measure on the ground that it should form part of a general measure of reform. (" Divide.") Mr. D. GRIFFITH supported the measure. Ma. BNIGHTLEY opposed the measure. The Go vernment did not oppose the bill, and as it was one point of the Charter, he asked her Majesty's Government if they were prepared to support the other points of the charter also. Perhaps the learned Attorney-General could answer the question if universal suffrage would form part of the proposed Government Reform Bill. (Hear, and laughter.) Allusion had been made to their being no qualification for Scotland, but it had no more to do with the question before the house than if the honourable member for West Surrey, or any other honourable member, walked into the house with only his shirt on—(laughter)--and urged in excuse for hie conduct that trowsers and coats were not worn in Scotland. (Oh, and laughter, and Divide.) Sir M. FARQUHAR opposed going into committee. _ _ _ _ Mr. HENLEY considered this measure should form a portion of a reform bill, and as such a measure must be brought forward, he should vote against the bill, being opposed to bit-by-bit legislation. The house then divided. The numbers were— For going into committee 222 Against it Majority —ll3 The house then went into committee on the hill. On Clause 1, Mr. BENTINCK said the measure had received here tofore opposition from both sides of the house, and it was only owing to the change that had taken place in parties that the measure had been carried so far. He asked for an explanation from hon. gentlemen who occupied front seats on both sides of the house of the change in the opi nions on the measure, and asked them if they had changed their opinion on principle or expediency Mr. WALPOLE defended the course he had taken in reference to this measure, and said he had acted on principle. In 1852, when Lord J. Russell introduced his measure of reform, the abolition of the property qualifica tion formed part of it, and after Mr. Suffield, then a mem ber of the house, introduced the smaller portion of reform and Lord Derby's Government having assented to the introduction of the greater measure of reform, he (Mr. Walpole) considered it was not right to refuse the in troduction of that bill. (Hear, hear.) It, how ever, was not carried, and last year the hon. and learned member for West Surrey took it up, when he (Mr. Wal pole) voted against its second reading, on the under standing at that time that Lord Palmerston wished it postponed that he might introduce a general measure of reform which would embrace the question now before the house. He expressed no opinion then on the measure, and he contended ho Ras not open to the charge of change of opinion. The basis ofErepresentation should be property, but by getting rid of the property qualification they would not meddle with that basis but abolish a nominal sham it was desirable should be no longer maintained. By the maintenance of this political sham they kept men of great ability, like Mr. Southey, from obtaining a seat in that house. (Hear.) Col. NORTH said the question was now in the same state as it was last year. (No, no.) Her Majes y's Go vernment had promised a reform bill. (Hear, hear.) Mr. WALPOLE—No. We have it under consi deration. Col. NORTH condemned the change of opinion that often occurred on et change of seats in that house. He re ferred to what had lately transpired in a court of law, where it was shown one of the body did not know where to raise 401., and asked if a person so situated was fit to represent any borough or county. He (Colonel North) considered freedom of arrest a most disgraceful privilege—(hear, bear)—and dishonourable to a body of gentlemen, eepecial:y those to whom the interest, honour, and welfare of the country were confided. (Hear.) Lord J. RUSSELL said a property qualification was an innovation of the ancient constitution of the house, and was introduced by an act of Parliament in the reign of Queen Anne. He hoped the right hon. gentleman the Secretary of State would pursue a similar course in re ference to another measure of the hon. and learned men. ber for West Surrey, that would come before the house next weeki Lord J. MANNERS denial that he bad changed his views on this subject. He defended his vote of last year on the ground that the measure was rejected on a question of time. He contended this measure would not interfere with the stability of our institutions. The opposition to this measure was a mere fight about shadows. After some remarks from Mr. HUNT, who withdrew his amendments on the bill, relative to the payment of election expenses, and the abolition of the freedom of arrest, on the ground of irregularity; and from Mr. BENTINCK in explanation, Clause 1, the only clause in the bill, was agreed to, and the bill passed through committee, and was ordered to be read a third time to-morrow. PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PLAY GROUNDS. Mr. SLANEY moved the second reading of this bill, which permitted the setting apart by the authorities ground for the recreation of the people in the respective neighbourhoods. no motion was agreed to. MARRIAGE LAW AMENDMENT BILL This bill passed through committee pro forma, for the introduction of amendments, and was ordered to be re committed on Monday,next. NISI PRIUS COURT (IRELAND). The ATTORNEY GENERAL for IRELAND ob tained leave to introduce a bill to appoint a clerk ( f nisi prius for the Consolidated Nisi Prius Court in Ire land. The other orders were disposed of, and the house ad journed at 20 minutes to 6 o'clock. COMMERCIAL FAILURE. The failure was announced, yesterday afternoon of the well-known East India and China firm of Messrs. Rawson, Sons, and. Co. The event h as been oaused by the general depreciation in all kinds of Eistern produce, and disappointment in the receipt of remittances by the last mail. Their transactions were very extensive, and they have establishments at Calcutta, Singapore, Shanghai, and Canton, as well,as at Liverpool. The direct liabilities are stated at 700,0001., but a very large proportion will be provided for, and the remainder is represented by assets more than sufficient, but which are principally with the firms in India and China. The house has always occupied a high position, and the general confidence entertained as to the honourable manner in which it has been conducted leads to a strong hope that the liquida tion will leave a balance for the partners. Annexed is the circular issued : " 62,_Moorgate-street, June 2. " We are compelled, with deep pain, to announce to you the necessity we have ari ived at this day of suspend ing our payments. We have every reason to believe that we shall be able to meet all claims on us in full ; but the temporary deficiency of funds, arising out of the great fall in prices of produce, in connection with the delay of adequate remittances from abroad, makes it our duty, in the common interest of all persons having claims on us, to adopt the step we have announced. " We shall take the earliest opportunity of convening a meeting of our creditors, and in the meantime we have retained the assistance of Messrs. Coleman, Tur quand, Youngs, and Co., to prepare the necessary statements. —W e are, &c , RAWSON, SONS, & CO." LOCAL SHARE MARKETS. L IVERPOOL—June 2. STOCK EXCHANGE —The market to-day has been quiet, and became rather heavy at the close. Great Westerns, 5 i A—Leeds Northern, 23f and i Lincoln 38k $:-- London and __Manchester, o nc 54— st - B er i , rk s e h n e l fa i e d id sea : 7 North Western, 92 .4 — Lancashire and Yorkshire, 9, j to _ .11idlands, 92 4—Eastern Counties, 12 4 —Caledonian., lackburn, Oh 10 -South Ea-stern 20 7-16—North 414 ----13 ___Dut_ch R_heknish,siicto*- , n d.—Great Western of and c.erth Midland, 351 36- British , , d l a : 2 i i ti Borwicks, 'Ai to 3 89A to 9J—Graxd Trunk of Canada —East Lancashire, 124 to 1. c 6 f h C es a t n ei and Hclybead, 174 to 171— ____. MANCHESTER, JUNE 2 STOCK EXCIIANGE.—The market opened with a fair . amount of business, and prices WOTO a little steadier. Trunks, 11 —Leeds, 9O1 —Rovers, 92 —Sheffields, 371—Birkenhead Stock, 71.—Great Wee terns, 54—North Eastern, Bortvicks, 911--Ditto, Leeds, 461—Great Northern A, 89. - 'HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT AND PILLS ARE SUPERIOR REMEDIES FOR DAD LEGS.—Extract of a letter from Mr. Sdahuel Shannon ' baker, Mill-:street, Newtownards : "To Pracssor Holloway. Sir,—For eight years I suffered with a bad leg, which confined me to Led for months together. It was completely black, and swollen to an,enermous siz. I consulted, at different times, 16 medical men, but derived no benefit by their t-eatment ; finally I commenced using your ointment and pills, and after persevering with them fur two months, the swell ing gradually decreased, the blackness di-appeared, and now I fee) as well as though nothing had been the matter with me."--Sold by all dealers in medicines, and at Pro fessor Holloway's Establishments, 244, Strand ) Loeduu, J SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. ASCOT RA.CES.-WEDNEBDAY. The " unfashionable, day," as usual, presented the prettiest race of the week. The Hunt Cup brought out 28 competitors, and as the horses descended the hill from the New Mile starting post the scene was extremely gay and picturesque. The bookmakers however scarcely enjoyed the race, for it resulted in the success of the favourite, the only animal, with, perhaps, the exception of Coroner, that had been supported with spirit in the ring. The meeting of Fitz Roland and Eclipse was the , most interesting event of the day, and the style in which Eclipse defeated the "Two Thousand victor" showed that his Derby partisans had cogent reasons for backing him for the great Surrey event. The attendance was scarcely even up to a Wednes day's average, but the weather was delightfully fine, and the absence of the crowd enabled the spectators to enjoy the proceedings to the top of their bent. The prospect of a great Cup-day is most cheering, and although the Queen will not be present, it was rumoured on the Heath that the Prince of Wales will occupy the Royal Stand. The sport was decided as under : The Coronation Stakes of 100 sovs each, h ft ; for three yr old fillies, Bst 71b each ; certain penalties. Old Mile. 15 subs. Mr. J. Merry's Sunbeam, 84 7lb (Chiliman) 1 M. Lupin's La Maladetta, Bet 71b (Well=) 2 Lord Derby's Target, Bst 7lb (Flatman) 3 Betting-7 to 4on Sunbeam, 3to 1 aget each of the others (offered). La Maladetta made play to the dis tance, where Sunbeam joined her, and, galloping on at her ease, 'won by half a length. T arge t was beat en several lengths. The Royal Hunt Cup, a piece of plate 200 sove, by sub scription of 10 Nova end', with 100 added : winners extra. One mile. 15 subs. Mr. R. Eastwood's Hesperithusa, 3 yrs, sst_ 6lb _ (Challoner) 1 Capt. Christie's Kestrel, 5 yre, let 111 b (Withington) 2 Baron Rothschild's Scribbler, 3 yrs, bat 31b...(L0ng) 3 The following also ran :—Tricolour, Saunterer, Cots wold, Rosa Bonhear, Blue Jacket, Nereus, Gleamasson, Katherine Logie, Grceculas Eguriens, Comquot, Baby lon, King of Scotland, Lord of Lorn, Mitraille, Coroner, L% Fille du Regiment, Humbug, Hydromel, Little Cob, Greenwich Fair, Gin, Lord Stately, King William, FrEdarick, and Vrow. Gemma di Vergy was declared not to start yesterday (Tuesday) at 8 p.m. Betting-7 to 2 aget Hesperithusa, 7to 1 aget Coro ner' 12 to 1 agst Katherine Logie, 15 to 1 eget S a unterer, 100 to 6 aget Grsomlus Esuriens, 20 to 1 each agst Fre derick, Rosa Bonheur, La Fille du Regiment, Tricolor, Comquot, and Greenwich Fair, 25 to 1 each agst Cots wold, Kestrel, and Hydromel, 30 to 1 agst Blue Jacket, 33 to 1 each aget Scribbler, Little Cob, and Lord:Stan ley, 40 to 1 agst Vrow. On proceeding to the post King William and Vrow were restive and repeatedly broke away. The horses, however, were at length hrought under proper command, and Mr. Hibburd aeizing the right opportunity, despatched the 28 competitors from the post incompact order. They rose above the hill in a line, stretching right across the course, and de scended it like a charge of cavalry, the " two reds," Cotswold and Mitraille, only, showing in the real.. As nearly as we were enabled to determine, the front rank comprised Tricolor, Scribbler, Rosa Bonheur, Hesperi thusa, Kestrel, King William, Hydromel, Saunterer, and Glenmasson, the others, with the exception of Blue Jacket, Cotswold, and Mitraille, running - in a body at their heels. Soon after passing the road King William and Hydromel disappeared from the front, and at the distance Hesperithusa become second, Tricolor going on with a slight lead, with Scribbler and Kestrel well laid up. Half way in the distance Tricolor dropped back "and Hesperithusa came out, Scribbler, lying se cond to the enclosure opposite the Royal Stand, where Kestrel headed him, but failed in her effort to relit!' the favourite, who won easily by two lengths, half a length between the second and third, and a neck between the third and fourth, Little C ,b, King William, Frederick, Greenwich Fair, Blue Jacket, and Hydromel beaded the next lot. Cotswold, Lord of Lorn, Mitraille, Vrow, and Coroner finished in the extreme rear, Coroner, who walked in, being " absolutely" last. Second Year of the First Ascot Biennial Stakes. of 10 soya, each, with 100 added, for three-year-olds-4--colts, fist flb ; fillies, Bst 31b ; the second to receive 25 soya. out of the stakes. Old mile. 47 subs. Mr. Howard's Eclipse, Bst 71b (Fordham) 1 Sir J. Howley's Fitz Roland, Bst 71b (Wells) 2 Mr. J. Merry's Sunbeam, Bst 313 (Coillman) 3 The following also ran :—Scribbler, Happy Land, and The Ancient Briton. Betting-6 to 4 aget Fitz Roland, 3 to '1 agat Eclipse, 4 to 1 apt Sunbeam, and 10 to 1 aget The Happy Land. After the first 200 yards, Fitz Roland went to the front, and carried on the running ; An cient Briton lying second, and Sunbeam third. On rounding the last turn, Sunbeam took second place, and in the straight Eclipse became third. At the com mencement of the Grand Stand enclosure Eclipse passed Sunbeam, headed Fitzroiand within 100 yards of the chair, and won an exciting race in by a length ; the second beating the third three lengths; bad fourth. An cient Briton was tailed off. The Windscr Castle Stakes of 100 cove each, with 100 added, for 3-yr-olds ; colts, 8;t 71b; fillies, Bst, 21b. Certain winners extra. Old mile. 17 subs. Sr C. Monck'sllepatica, Bst 3b (ANhtnall) 1 Mr. Barber's King William, Bst 71b (Dales) 2 Betting-10 to 1 on Hepatica, who made all the run• ning. and won in a canter by four lengths. TheFernhi.l Stakes of 15 90yEl each, nt, with 50 added, for two and tbree-yr-olds. To start at tha Cup Course poet and run in. About half a mile. 21 subs.i Mr. S. La Mm's &tells, 2 yrs, Est 111 b (French) 1 Mr. D. W. Pack B:ralord's racilla c-lt, 2 yr-t, 7st (Fordham) 2 Lord Clifden'e Brother to Chaaoinesse, 2 yra, let (Bray) 3. The following also ran:—Orte, Fleet, Mrs. Stowe, and the Happy Land. Betting-2 to 1 agat Fleet, sto 2 agat Zitella, 4to 1 agat Brother to Chanoinesse, 6 to 1 agat The Happy Land, 10 to 1 agst Gracilla colt. A fine race in, won by a head ; a neck between the second and third ; Orts and Fleet, closo together, were about a length from the third; bad sixth ; Happy Land was beaten off. Sweepstakes ( - I 15 sous each, 10 ft, for 3-yr-olds; colts, Sit 71b; fillies, Bst 31b; the winner to be sold for 400 nova, if demanded in the usual way. Three-quarters of a mile. 5 subs. Lord Chesterfield's L 3 Fille du Regiment, Bst Sib (Flatinau) walked over. LATEST BETTING. ASCOT CO?. 7 to 4 agst Warlock (taken and offered) 3to 1 agst Fisherman (taken) 5 to 1 agst Gildermire (taken and offered) 100 to 5 agst Arsenal (taken) 6 to 1 agat Mr. Howard's lot (offered) THE DEBIT. 20 to 1 agst Marionette (taken) 1,000 to 45 ag<t Rainbow (taken) 1,000 to 30 agst Fby West Australia—Ellerdade (taken) 1,000 to 36 agst Viking (taken) 4to 1 ag,t Joh Scott's lot (taken) ASCOT RACES THIS DAY. The Visitor's Plate. Once round and a distance. Age st. lb. Age st. lb. Kestrel Somerset Indulgence . Bird in-Hand Winkfield ...... .. 5 8 4 Amorous Boy Apathy King of Scotland 5 8 1 5ch001fe110w..,.... 3 6 4 Curious Sid sous 4 8 0 Lass of Richmond Tinwald 4 8 0 Hill GrseculusEsnriens 6 8 0 Loyalty 3 5 10 Moose 4 7 9 Bellefield 3 5 10 Herne... ..... —.... 3 7 7 THE ASCOT STAKES.—Tbis race was won by a bead, not by a neck. HAMPTON RACES. Acceptances for the Surrey and Middlesex Stakes. Two miles. Age st. lb. S merset Bird-in•the-Hand 4 8 6 Sentinel 4 7 13 Vulcan Hobgoblin 4 7 8 Trit0n..,..., 6 7 2 Barbarity Little Cob Bruns wick ... . 4 6 8 Age et. lb. Theory 4 6 4 Turned Loose ; by Alarm Naughty Boy (in.. 71b fx.) Loyalty ' King William 3 5 5 Lord Stately 3 5 4 PONTEFRACT AND WEST RIDING MEETING. (Thursday and Friday, July Ist and 2d.) FIRST DAT. The Great West Riding Handicap of 10 says each, 5 ft, and only three if declared on or befora the Bth of June, with 100 added. Two miles. 31 subw. Age et lb Warlock El Hakim 4 7Hakim 12 4 Vanity Underhand Rosa Boubeur Bashi Banuk 4 7 .3 Bird-in•the-hand 4 6 10 6 Berne 3 6 7 Culcavy 6 7 Glautias Longrange. 3 6 . 4 The Yee:.,.., Duerow 4 6 0 Hamlet 4 5 12 General Boaquet 4 510 York 3 5 8 The Yorkshire Wolter Cup, the option of the winner), each, 5 forfeit, fur hones mile. 14 subB. Age at lb Gammon Janet 4 5 7 Rose de Florence 3 5 4 Ravenstonedale 3 5 3 Woodny rn ph Brideoake 3 5 0 Drell Montague 3 4 10 Honeytree . 3 410 Leprosy 3 4 10 Tnrrett Flo w towdie 3 4 8 Brown 80nnet...... 3 4 7 Peggy Taft ...... 3 4 7 Gaudy value 100 soya (or Specie •t 1, by eub.,criptiou .of 10 sous of all donotninktioni. Ono York Ago et lb Augury 4 10 6 Unexpected lO 5 Culed.vy 6 10 5 Medley ...... 10 5 The Podler Jack S pr i ng 3 910 Age 8 ,- lb Gras ulns Esur' • ien, 6 11 7 King of Scotland 5 11 3 Calip Logie o' Buchan Little Wonder lO 9 Evalyn Tho Mfalton SECONDMes lOpsolve The each, s:ft; an d on l y 3 sender Pontefract. " 50 Handicap d p of if declared on or bef ore the Bth of J une , with 100 80,3 c l a en THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EV ENING, JUNE 3, 1858. added by the Members for subs. the Borough. One mile, 31 Age st Ib. Strathnaver 4 8 12 Underhand Rosa Bonheur Grxculus Esuriens 6 8 2 Bashi Bazonk . 4 8 2 Florence Bird-in-the-Hand 4 7 7 Hepatica Gorsehill Augury 4 7 0 Antiquary__ The Peer Culcavy 6 6 13 Duneany Unexpected Ducrow 4 6 11. Age it lb General Bosquet 4 6 8 Lord Jersey York Star of the East Rose de Florence 3 6 4 The Beau Hesperithusa Bravura 3 6 0 The Cheery Chap 3 513 Hegira Ravenstonedale Waterloo Darkie Leprosy .. Ho wtowdie The Badsworth Hunt Cup, a handsome piece of plate value 25 sovs, given by the fund, added to a sweepstakes of 5 sous each, 2 soya ft. To be ridden by gentlemen, members of a racing or fox-hunting club, or by farmers, tradesmen, or their sons ; professional jockeys 51b extra. Two miles. 12 subs. Age Age Calip — a The Melton Messenger_ 5 Little Wonder Mischief Logie o' Buchan General Havelock a Culcavy Glautias ..... 5 Galloper AQUATICS. PIMLICO AND CHELSEA UNITY ROWING CLUB. TRADESMEN'S FOUR-OARED RACE. The members of the above club rowed their second race of the 6 eason last evening from Putney-bridge to Chelsea for silver cups. The following were the crews : PINK. Mr. 11. Lidyard. I Mr. F. Lidyard. Mr. J. Cooper. Mr. G. Blythe. Mr. H. Holmes, coxswain. BLUE. Mr. C. Watts. I Mr. W. Cossack. Mr. A. Bttts. f Mr. E. Baker. Mr. A. Fox, coxswain. WHITE. Mr. W. Allen. Mr. J. Ronco. I Mr. W. Reid. Mr. J. Stovall. Mr. W. Haliday, coxswain. After a good start altogether Blue went ahead and remained so all the way down, winning by two lengths ; a close race between White and Pink resulted in Pink being tailed. WELLINGTON YACHT CLUB. The first match of this recently established yachting club, under the immediate patronage and presidency of the Duke of Wellington, came off on Tuesday. His grace and Laid de Roe were present at the race, with a party of gentlemen, on board a boat provided for their senora. madation ; and it is many years since the reach of water between Battersea and Putney presented so animated and gay an appearance. The following were the compet ing yachts, presenting, as it will be seen, a fine fleet : Yachts. Tons. Owners. Anglesey Wellington Blue Bull President Zouave Cremorne Belle Emily 8 The course was from Battersea-bridge up to a boat off Wandsworth meadows, twice round the entire distance. The race was very fine and very exciting throughout. The wind was light from the westward, and ever an d anon the boats were partially becalmed, but light airs sprang up, and the race was resumed with spirit and ardour. The lesser boats were conveniently placed, so that they might freely can:, on a hundred yards or more above the larger ; and all being in readiness, withl ac companying cutters and shallops, a fine start was effected just before three o'clock. All were in trim almost in a minute, when the Cremorne gallantly led the way up the reach, followed by the Anglesey, Bell, and Zouave, the latter fetching up well. They had to go about Spiller's, at which time the larger boats were beginning to overhaul the smaller, and were coming up fast in front. Off Salter's the picture was exceedingly fine. The Zouave was on the waterbeam of the Cremorne passing her ; the Belle was close astern of her ; and then came the Anglesey, and not more than half a dozen , yards off ; and next the Emily. The wind died off, and they bad scarcely enough way upon them to go round well ; but at the moment they first turned there was a cat's-paw in their favour, and they rounded as f• Mows :—Z suave , Ore. more, Belle, Anglesey, Emily, President, and Blue Bell. In the run down the Emily hoisted an enormous calico square sail, and, after being put out of her course and driven foul of a boat by the Z mave, slipped into the first place, turning the lower boat for the first time a minute and a half in advance of the Blue Bell, which bad become second, the Cremorne being third, the Welling ton fourth, and the Z )nave next. From this point it was deemed by all present certain that the Emily, with her advantage of size, would win ; bat it turned out otherwise, for, with a lead of half a mile or nearly so, and within the same distance of the winning boat, the Emily became as much becalmed as though dead at anchor, and the Anglesey, quietly working the lee shore, suddenly put in an appearance, and won by half a minute, the Emily being second. Mr. Gamberdella, the commodore, presented the prize —a handsome silver cup—and the toasts of " The Queen, - ' " The President," &e., were duly honoured. ROYAL LONDON YACHT CLUB. The entries for the first match of the season of the above popular club closed last night, and are as follow : Firbt class, exceeding 20 and not exceeding 30 tons. Yachts. T nas. Owners. Phantom Gnome 25 ...... The Commodore. Zillah ......... 24 Second class, exceeding 10 and not exceeding 20 tont. Yachts. Tons. Owners. lititt eu Argonaut ................ 13 Wanderer ............... 11 The prizes for the first class are 401., 201., and 101., the first two prizes in plate ; and for the second class 301, 101., and 51., the first one in plate. The distance in the first class will be from Erith round the Nore Light and back ; and in the second class from &h!, to Southend and tack—and there will be a han dicap of half a minute per ton. The match will take place on Monday and be accom panied by the Prince cf Wales, which will have a mili- Bil)aocakrd, and w ill l eave L on d on -b r idge at 9 wall a-, a qu ar t er t o 10, c a lling at o t u a . cr r ( to hcb.ka,n and d o n POLICB INTELLIGENCE.—June 2. MANSION-HOUSE.--41r. Thomas Jones, a respectably-di eased man, of about 40 years of age, was charged before the Lord Mayor with having assaulted Anu, his Wie. The prosecutrix, 'ho exhibited a black eye, and was accommodated vith a chair whilst giving her evidence, said—YeEterday I accidentally met the defendant, who has leserted me for a twelvemonth, in a confectioner's shop in Old Broad-street. I asked a friend of his who was with him to lend me a few shillings to pry my lodgings, but he declined doing so. I then asked the defendant whether he intended to let me starve in the streets, as I had not received any money from him for my support for nearly a twelvemonth. He made no reply, but attempsed to rush past me, upon which I told him that he should not go like that, and that I had been looking for him fcr 12 months in order to compel him to maintain ne. He put up his hand, and I struck him on the hat with my parasol. He took lrom his pocket a knife, and said he should like to stab me with it, but I do not think he in tended anything-of the sort. We then went to a public house in •Bistropsgate-street, where he per suaded me to give him my wedding-ring and keeper. He called for some port wine for me, and drank several glasses of gin and water himself, when he suddenly gave me a blow in the face and darted out of the house. I pursued him, calling out " Police," and he was overtakenand locked up. Cross-exaniined by Mr. Wontner—l do not know where the defendant is Lying now. He drove me from home though his misconduc t. When I left him I swear I did not take 1,2001. worth of pro perty belonging to him with me. I will say how much I took when my solicitor is present. The Lord Mayor—l do not think it at all neces sary to enter into these particulars. I have simply to deal with the charge of assau lt. Prosccutrix—Four months ago I received fur some tirn) Is. 61. per week fr om the p arish. I have been compelled to paw n m y g old * watch, chains, and rings, to maintain myself. t Cross-examination continued —I have been to Guildhall and to Br„osiere.e-avells police-station. I was bound over at Gull:flail to keep the peace for six months for breaking glass. The Lord Mayor—The only question is whether an assault has keen committed. The prosecutrix exhibits a black eye. Mr. Woutner—The question is whether she did not g !t, it in the souffle between herself and her hes') end when he attempted to get out of here - mi.- pat,y. I understand that when she left her hus band's house she took 1,2001. worth of property with her. The Len! Mayor—With that I have nothing whatever to do het e. Under any circumstances it is a most cowardly action for a man to strike a wo man. It is the duty of the defendant to provide for his wife inAotid of de3erting her fur a twelvemonth. I shall adjourn the case for a fortnight, in the hope that in the meantime some friends attic, respective parties will intercede and effect a satisfactory ar rangement between them. The defendant must enter into his own recognisances in 20/., and find one surety in 101., to attend on he day of adjourn ment ; and if an arrangement is not then come to, I shall adjudicate upon the case. The defendant, in the course of a short time, put in the required bail and was liberated. IRELAND. DUBLIN, JUNE 1. O'CONNELL'S ASSETS. A curious motion which came before the Court of Chancery yesterday brought to light for the first time the pecuniary position of the late Daniel O'Connell at the time of his death, 11 years ago. It would seem strange that the recipient of almost countless tributes—commencing at 50,0001., and scarcely ever falling below 10,0001. annually— should have died in straitened circumstances. The grows amount of the assets is not equal to two years of Mr. O'Connell's income while a practitioner at the bar. These facts transpired in the following brief arguments in the case of " O'Connor v. O'Connell :" " Mr. Hickson, Q.C., for the petitioner, whose demand was that of an owner of a life annuity of 601., payable out of the property of the deceased, stated the facts of the case, and the result of the accounts as taken before the Master. The annuity payable to Mr. O'Connor, the petitioner, a nephew of the late Mr. O'Connell, had been given for value, and, having been allowed to fall into arrear, 5451. was now the amount due ; and the report also found that portions of the estate had devolved upon the late Mr. Maurice O'Connell, who, although he had paid oft some of the liabilities, had in otLbr re spects misapplied the property. Other funds had been also transferred to Mr. John O'Connell, whose death occurred within the last few days ; and now the position of the assets was that a sum of 5,3001. stock represented the value of a leasehold property formerly the estate of the de ceased, as since sold in the Encumbered Estates Court; while 1,5001. Government Stock, with 30 shares in the National Bank, and sums of GOO/. and 1,1001., had been previously disposed of. Upon the frame of the decree which now was to be pronounced by the Court, a question arose as to whether it ought to provide that a sum should be set apart sufficient to produce upon investment an annual income equivalent to the petitioner's annuity, as, when the prior incumbrancers were paid in the Enctimberel Estates Court, an applica tion would be made to have the fund then trans ferred to this court to be administered in accordance with its decree in the present suit, which ought, therefore, to follow the usual precedent, as the petitioner had no wish to part with the life annuity, and bad refused to accept a sum of money by way of purchase. "Mr. D. Sherlock, Q.C., appeared upon the other side, and mentioned that although different questions had arisen upon the settlement of the notes of the decree, now, however, in consequence of the death of the late Mr. John O'Connell, the position of whose circumstances parties were aware of, the only matter to be decided was as to the petitioner's annuity. The Encumbered Estates Court, if the case were disposed of there, would follow their ordinary practice, and make the party ascertain the value of the annuity, and take a sum in gross, or else they would purchase a Government annuity, and thus the balance of the fund might be set at liberty to be allocated among puisne judges. " Mr. Leahy, for a legatee, also argued that if the decree were as now sought by the petitioner, much inconvenience would arise, his client having been paid a legacy of 1,5001., which, in the event of the fund now realised not being distributed, might be required to be brought in if unpaid cre ditors so insisted. " The Lord Chancellor, observing that the question was one of practice, which it was de sirable he should consider further, reserved his decision." THE NE W ENGLISH JUDGE. The Cork Constitution says : " Mr. Hugh Hill, Q.C., who is to succeed Mr. Justice Coleridge as one of the judges of the Queen's Bench in England, is son of the late Mr. James Hill, of Graig, in this county, and brother in-law of Mr. George Chatterton, of Ballynamote. Mr. Hill has been for several years a distinguished and leading member of the English Northern, Cir cuit, and carries with him to the judicial bench, not only the weight of the greatest egal talent and knowledge, but also that of the highest general character. Cork may justly be proud that two of her sons (Sir J. Willes and Mr. Hill) have been selected to fill the high and honourable position of judges on the English Bench." To the list of fortunate - Irishmen who have at tained to the same high position should be added the name of Mr. B:tron Martin, a native of the county of Londonderry. STATE OF BELFAST. The brutal rioting on Sunday was renewed on the following evening, another funeral procession to the burial-ground at Friar's Bush affording the oppor tunity for the recommencement of hostilities be tween the two ferocious factions. There was the same stone throwing, the same smashing of win dows, as took place on the first day ; but nothing very serious has as yet come of these brawls. The town, however, is in a state of great excitement ; and it will require no small amount of magisterial energy to keep the disturbers from committing more serious excesses than they have so far perpetrated. BELFAST, WEDNESDAY NIGHT, 11 P.M. Riots were renewed this evening with increased violence. The rioters visited the more populous parts of the town, several places of worship of different denominations and private houses were attacked, and a considerable amount of property destroyed. All the disposable military and police are now parading the streets, and peace is some what restored. ROYAL BOT dNlfi SOCIETY. The second exhibition for the present season, under the auspices of this society, took place yes terday in the Regent's-park. The weather was all that could be desired, and nearly 20,000 visitors, including many members of the highest aristocracy honoured the gardens with their presence. The following is a list of the awards : EXTRA GOLD MEDAL -Mr. Dod, gardener to Sir J. Cathcart, Bart , Chertsey, Surrey, for 16 stove and greenhouse plants ; Mr. Whitbro id, gardener to H Colyer, Esq., Dartford, Kent, for 16 stove and greenhouQo plants ; and Mr. Kook', gardener to J. Butler, Esq., Woolwich, for 20 ex otic orchids, LARGE GOLD MEDAL. —Mr. Green, gardener to Sir E. Antrobus, Chown, Surrey, for 16 stove and greenhouse plants ; and Mr. Carson, gardener to W. G. Farmer, Esq., Nonsuch Park, Surrey, for 20 exotic orchids. MEDITJ2I GOLD MEDAL. Mr. Cole Worthington, nurseryman, Manchester, for 12 greenhouse plants ; Mr. B. Peed, gardener to T. Tredwell, Esq., for 10 stove and greenhouse plants ; Messrs. Lane an d Son, nurserymen, Berkhampstead, for 10 greenhouse az doss ; Mr. Clarke, gardener to C. West, Esq., Hoddesdon, Herts, for 8 greenhouse azaleas ; Mr. Gedney, gardener to Miss Ellis, Hoddesdon, Herta, for 20 exotic orchids ; Messrs. Jackson and Son, Kingston, Surrey, for 16 exotic orchids; Mr. Sibley, gardener to —Ashton, Esq., Godley, near Manchester, for 12 exotic orchids ; an d Messrs. Lane and Son, Berkhampstead, for 10 roses in pots. 1 GOLD MEDAL.--Mr. Cutbush, . Barnet, Marts, fur 12 stove and greenhouse plants; Mr. Page, gardener to Wm. Leaf, Esq., Park Hall, Strea tham, for 10 stove and greenhouse plants ; Mr. B. Peed, for 8 Cape heaths ; Mr. Gain., nursery man, Battersea, for 10 greenhouse azaleas ; Mr. Wolley, Cheshunt, Herts, for 20 exotic orchids ; Mr. Clarke, gardener to C. West, Esq„ for 12 exotic orchids ; Mr. C. Turner, Royal Nursery, Slough, for 12 pelargoniums • Mr. Nye, gard ener to E. Foster, Esq., Clew er Manor, for 10 pelar goniums ; and Mr. E. P. Francais, nurseryman, for 10 roses in pots. LARGE SILVER-GILT MEDAL. —Mr. Rhodes, gar dener to J. Philpott, Esq., Stamford-hill, ur 16 stove and greenhouse plants ; Messrs. J. and J. Fraser, nurserymen, Leabridge-road, Essex, for 12 stove and greenhouse plants; Mr. Baxindine, gar dener to W. H. Smallpiece, Esq., Guildford, for 10 stove and greenhouse plants ' • Mr. J. Peed, gardener to C. T. G a b r i e l, E sq ., Norfolk House, Streatham, for 6 stove and green h ouse p l an t s; M r. Green, gardenerC to Sir E. Antrobus, Bart., for 6 tall cacti ; Messrs. Fraser, nurserymen, Lea-bridge ro id, Essex, for 6 greenhouse azaleas ; Mr. Dod, gardener to Sir J. Cathcart, for 6 exotic orchids ; Mr. Jas. Davidson, gardener to G. Bishop, Esq., South-villa, Regent's-park, fore fuchsias ; Messrs. Dodson and Son, nurserymen, fir 12 pelargoniums in pots ; Mr. Wiggins, gardener to E. Beck, Esq., Islewoith, for 10 pelargoniums ; Mr. Terry, gar dener 'to C. W. G. Fuller, Esq., Youngbury, for 6 ro=es in pots. LARGE Sinvizn. MEDAL.—Mr. H. Cullman gar dener to Mrs. Smith, Asted House, Epsom, for 6 stove and greenhouse plants ; Mr. Cutbush, nurseryman, Barnet . , Hirt", for 10 Cape heaths ; Mr. T. Peed, gardener to C. T. Gabriel, Esq., for 8 Cape heaths ; Mr. T. William., gardener to Miss Trail, for 8 Cipe heaths ; Mr. G. Barter, gardener to A. Basset', Esq., for 6 greenhouse azaleas ; Mr. Bunny, nurseryman, Stretford, for six exotic orchids; Mr. Turner, Royal Nurseries, Slough, for six fancy pelargoniums ; Mr. A. Bousie, gardener to H. Labouchere, Esq., Stoke Park, Slough, for six fancy pelargoniums ; and Mr. J. James, gardener to Mr. W. F. Wa' son, Esq., Isle worth, for six fancy pelaruouiurns. SILVER-GILT MEDALS.—Mr. Barter, gardener to A. Bassett, Esq., Stamford-lull, i for 10 stove and greenhouse plants ; Mr. T. Williams, gardener to Miss Trail, Hayes-place, Bromley, Kent, for six stove and greenhouse plants; Mr. Rhodes, gardener to J. Philpott, Esq., for eight Cape heaths ; Mr, Whitbread, gardener to B. Colyer, Esq., . for six Cape heaths ; Mr. 0. Rhodes, gardener to J. Phil pott, Esq., for eight Cape heaths ; Mr. 0. Rhodes, gardener to J. Philpotts, Esq., for eight green house azaleas ; Mr. J. Harlock, gardener to R. W. Nutter, Esq., Wanstead. Essex, for six greenhouse azaleas ; Mr. 0. Rhodes, gardener to J. Philpott, Esq., for 12 exotic orchids. STATE OF PARTIES IN THE HOUSE. (From the Daily News.) There is something exquisitely ludicrous in the actual state of political parties. We have a Conser vative Government, a Government supported by the blessed army of Tory martyrs who have clung to their faith, and refused to follow first Canning and then Peel in their schismatical courses. And what is this last hope of orthodox Toryism doing for the true political faith ? In the House of Lords it has acquiesced in the proposal that Lord Lynd hurst shall introduce a bill to admit the Jews into Parliament. In the Commons it has acquiesced in the proposal to send up a Church-rate Abolition Bill to the House of Lords, and has, by a majority of its members, declared the property qualification a sham that ought to be abolished. The work of reform goes on, if anything, rather more smoothly and rapidly under Lord Derby than it did under Lord Palmerston. Le roi refine et ne gouverne pas. A. Tory Ministry draw the quarterly salaries, but reformers dictate the course that is to be pursued both by the .Legiahture and the Executive. Now, we confess that we are no admirers in the abstract of an "organised hypocrisy." If reforming work is to be done, we should prefer it being clone by avowed reformers. Neither we, however, nor the great body of reformers, have any choice. The case stands thus: There are in the political world two great parties—the party that would advance and the party that would stand still. The stand still party are divided among themselves ; one sec tion (the supporters of the present Government), would make their stand upon ground that has al ready been cut away from beneath their feet ; the other (who would gladly rally round Lord Palmer ston it he would consent to lead them) are contented to retain such old abuses as have been left them. This latter section has, with jusuitical dexterity, broken apparently with its less practical fellow-believers in the stand-still creed, and mingled in the ranks of the party of Progress. It has contrived to gain such an influence over some of the leaders of the party, that it has of late years been able to arrest every onward movement. The delay is felt, though its cause is not distinctly seen, and the cqnsequence is an amount of mutual distrust and irritation among Reformers that has effectually neutralised the efforts of the party. " A house divided against itself cannot stand." The divided party called Liberal has been obliged to make way for the united party called Conservative. The divided party called Liberal must be content to remain in the background until it can agree upon a policy; and it cannot agree upon a policy until the Conservatives who have intruded into its ranks betake themselves to their natural allies. Meanwhile, the section of the stand-still party in power, having a whole nation of Reformers to deal with, are reluctantly compelled to acquiesce in many measures of reform. Of this necessity earnest and active members of the Party of Pro gress are taking advantage, and the work of reform goes on, notwithstanding the inability of Reformers to organise themselves for the support of a really reforming Government. We accept the position, and will do our best to make the most of it. Nothing would give us greater pleasure than to see such a re-organisation of the Party of Progress as would ensure the per manent instalment of a Government of Refrrmers in office. But such a desirable state of affairsi s not to be brought about by the agreement of a few pro minent politicians to forego their mutual piques and jealousies. The great Party of Progress through out the nation must have satisfactory guarantees that the prominent politicians who agree to forego their piques are sincerely and earnestly bent upon carrying out a policy which will entitle them to its support. Such guarantees it is not likely to get to day, or perhaps to-morrow; but, as sooner or later they will be given, it can afford to wait. And, in the meantime, if it will only support Mr. Locke King, Sir John Trelawney, and others like them, it may get a good deal out of our present most squeez able rulers. No furthergone than yesterday it was determined, in the House of Commons, by a majority of 222 to 109—of more than two to one—to proceed imme diately with the bill for abolishing the property qualification of members of Parliament: And after this vote the bill passed through committee, with no opposition worthy of the name. We have no desire to exaggerate this victory. It is little mare than a declaration on the part of the House of Com mons that it will no longer tolerate shams. This, however, is indicative of a healthy state of mind ; and it is not probable that the House of Lords will attempt to maintain an untenable position in the face of so large a majority. A remarkable admission was made by Mr.'New dega.' ein the course of the debate. He admitted that he opposed the bill, not on its own merits, but because he regarded it as part of a wide measure of reform. From the same view of the question, Lord J. Russell drew a diametrically opposite practical inference. He expressed a hope that those members of the Government who had supported Mr. L. King's measure for the abolition of the property qualifica tion would also support that bon. member'smeasure for the extension of the county franchise. The two measures, as Mr. Newdegate acutely observed, are parts of one great comprehensive measure of reform. Their aim and their tendency are one. Those who sincerely give their support to one connot honestly withold it from the other. The readiness evinced by Government to ensure an early day for the dis cussion ofthe bill for extending the county franchise warrants a hope that they will deal with it in the same spirit as they have dealt with that for the abo lition of the property qualification. At all events, their obvious anxiety to enter into the discussion is an encouragement to earnestreformers to proceed. There is another topic that falls under this dis cussion of the House of Commons next week—the Ballot. On the question of tne abolition of the property qualification and the extension of the county suffrage, we may assume that all reformers are now agreed. These two points may safely be made part of the programme upon which the party of progress is to be reconstructed. The question of the ballot—in our eyes a far more important ques tion than either of the other two—stands, we are free to admit, in a somewhat difficult position. That the principle of s cret voting will be affirmed by a majority of the House of Commons there can be no doubt. But whether this majority will in clude so large a proportion of the Partyof Progress in the house, and names of such weight, as to en title its supporters to insist upon the ballot being made an article of the programme of the recon structed party remains to be seen. This ough* to act as a spur to the balloteers. Every parliamen tary advocate of the ballot ought to be at his post. Every constituency in which the supporters of the ballot constitute a majority ought to give their 're presentatives frankly to understand that their seats at the next election will depend upon the votes they give on this question. Every individual sup porter of the ballot, and every knot of supporters, ought to pour in petitions for it upon the House of Commons. A regular and relentless "whip" ought to be forthwith instituted by the supporters of the ballot throughout the three kingdoms. The present is an opportunity for having it recognised as an article of the creed of the Party of Progress that may not soon return if it is not now turned to account. GOOD NEWS FOR OUR CHRISTMAS PUDDINRS —The Greek Government, by a recent decision, has reduced the export duty on currants from 18 drachmas (nearly a franc each) to 5 the I,ooolbs. The following paragraph, in the Oourrier de Lyon, throws a doubt upon a piece of news which has been assumed to be true for several days past :—" One of our iournals repeated only yesterday that the sentence of death upon Lieut. de Mercy had been commuted. This news is at all events premature ; we have reason to know that down to a very recent period no decision had been come to in the case. 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Tho 121 b canisters are sent carriage free on re • ceipt of Post-office order. Barry Du Barry, and Co., 77', Regent-street, Loudon. Important Caution against the fear ful dangers of spurious imitations.—The Vice-Chancellor Sir William Page Wood granted an Injunction on the 10th March, 1854, against . Alfred Hooper Nevill for imitating "Do Barry's Revalenta Arabica Foo :." STATE OF TRADE. (From the Manchester Guardian of yesterday. ) Business has scarcely yet resumed its course aft the holidays. The attendance on 'Change has deed been comparatively small. The prices offered for the middle and 10 0 , counts of yarns are rath er b e l ow th os e a 1 1 '1: back, and buyeri are able to do a little better 10 ' themselves than they were then. This is more par' ticularly the case with 16' s t o 28' s warps , a nd cop twist, as well as with wefts of corresponding numbers, and 40's twi s t i n th e b un dl e . I n sow° .° these, the practical difference is now id. per 1b., 111 ,, others fd. as compared with thi s d a y f or t n i g ht. 01 1 the other hand, Nos. 4to 12, in both mule al l water remain steady. The dearness of Surat cett, o n contributes to this steadiness. Th e s pi nner s of°, and upwards are obliged to declin e th e ver y ill!: plate terms submitted to them. D ou bl e y a rns zw.' still neglected, and weaker in price. Forty-inch shirtings for the East may be had al decline of 14d. t o 3d. p er p i ece f rom t h e l a te quotations. The commercial and political 'advicr from both India and China tend to restrict ness, yet offers are made by merchants, but thl are mostly such as m anu f acturers are not pre pay to accept. Domestics, T's, longcloths, and print aie not affected in an equal d egree , b u t they e $ 1 inanimate, and whatever rates m a y b e offered,t", slightly in the wrong direction ; p ro d ucers , 11 °' ever, continue to be remarkably firm. The state of the raw material at the present - o ment is evidently affecting ou r m ar k e t i n so me u gree, as is also the unsatisfa c t or y aspec t o f po litic s, affairs. It is needful to direct attention to some c ircen t r e stances in the stru gg l e now go i ng on b e t wee n I t power-loom-weav ers o f G reat H arwoo d an d t ll °_. employers. The former sen t a very respec tf u l lettP the other day to the latter, requesting a conferencaj, by deputation, for the purpose of attempting agreement. Accordingly a meeting took place _ i s" Saturday last. The r e p resen t a ti ves o f.th e weal% heard what the masters had to say, and candiu, admitted that the groun d s f or th e re d uc tion ( i v; wages were valid. Vario u s t erms o f compron3 • were named and discussed ; and, at last, oonditiot were agreed to on both sides, subject, however, to ratification or otherwise on the Monday. The pio' ties met again on Monday, when the represents . ; tives of the hands stated the r e gre t th e y f e lt at - 1 3u .; being allowed to con fi rm the previous provision!: agreement. Mr. Whittl e , sa id th e y, w ith cert‘th delegates, had come over from Blackburn, and told them that they had no power to settle matters; that it was the province of the committee to W e i or reject terms ; and that, on the part of that bo he (Mr. Whittle) forbade them to resume work g o any abatement whatever from the old wages. , these poor people are forbidden to earn their aali o bread by a knotof despots who could not pocke t:, subscriptions of their dupes if they permitted t; to manage their own affairs. But this is n° t A to worst result of the tyranny. It is attempts' i lio frighten the manufacturers into submission. see that a r ewar d o f 501 . i s o ff ere d for "such is'ir mation as will lead to the apprehension eql° viction of some person or persons who, on Sod day night last, or early on Sunday morning, no a valuable cow, and cut and wounded in a mos t gerous manner an in-foal mare, both the pro d of Mr. R. Smith, manufacturer, Great Hartgo°4 We learn, too, that threats of personal viol i P t it have been conveyed to other manufacturers. to be hoped that conduct so wicked, viewedin e . nect.on with the intolerable dictation aboi's,..l scribed, will open the eyes o f a ll we ll-di spo seoi p i thoughtful weavers at Harwood to the degr a ..„o and ruinous character of the despotism which yid them with an iron hand. If it be true , (6°te fear it is) that many s h o pk eepers an d others. "t scribe to the funds of th e m i sc hi evous ass ocia te referred to, we beg them to reflect that they, actually participators in its guilt. ) (From the Wolverhampt on Oh ron i e l e o f vette,—to lot The mills and forges of the district have betty the most past suspend e d d ur i ng near l y the 7 A ; of last week, con sequen t upon t h e general h0u,,",,111 The official returns o f th e exports for the ro_ a t ending April 30 w ere i ssue d l ast week, sholvZed revival ; and the imp rove d t one i n trad e, as n e- 5 0 1 in our last week' s ar ti c l e, i s still main tained now that political matters wear a more settled pect, and the prospects of a dissolution of r er w illf ment are at an end, at least for a time, thine • t i o o we hope, continue to improve. Our expeo l ui ro are based upon the facts that there is an abult - d io of money in the market, and orders are coal ii w n 'or rather more freely from America and the no mint.. The requirements for India are incretoi and orders from thence are in the market for lia' e y sorts of merchant iron. Good mine pigs a L te fl oeif using 31. 15s. per ton, except in few ins?,: d or where parties are obliged by necessitous elr''.4lll stances to sell, if their furnaces are to be kel' n ot blast. Some of the furnaces that were blovr i nlh during the late panic are again in operation, vinr it is to be hoped, is a symptom of further ireP7 o 4 ment. The coal trade is languid, but the P 10 a generally speaking, is fi rm l y ma i n t a i ne d ; an d , 10 we are fast approa c hin g Mid summer -d a y, til l , no likelihood of price s rece di ng . Gubbirs an,r,, tii mine ironstone is in goo d reques t , especia%oo former, and 6s. Gd. per ton for good qualiw rol l readily obtained. There i s a t en d enc y to ill / poi' ment in the labour mar k e t, espec i a ll y wes t o f disc;'; ley—a district not troubled during the We i , o il ters to the extent th a t some - ot h ers were. 1:":004 good reason to believe that the worst is 1 390. 4 ,,,' 001 that ere long we sh a ll recover from The moo o 4 , and dull condition which has been th e characteristic of the trade during the -quartet' Coimtry Markets. EDINBURGH HAY AND STRAW MA B .Tusic 1. Supplies of all kinds these last six days mials, slOgo Oat straw, from 8s 0d to 113 Od per kemple of 1 to tron ; wheat do., 8s Od to 10s Od ; barley do., 86 Od.. Hay froth 10d to 13d. EDINBURGH MEAL---JgNs 1. 0 There were in the market to-day 12 sacks °stolen, weighing 2801 b imperial, which sold at 40s 6d and DALKEITH MEAL MA S oo RKET—MAT e t l, There were in the market to-day 6 bags of ()atm barleymoal, and 0 pot barley. Sales dull. Oatmeal, per sack of 2801bs i First. Second. ',..rdnd imperial .. „, 0 w e j Barleymeal, per ditto -s Od —a 0; 1 ~...0 ol Peasemeal, per ditto - 8 0/1 .... ,g o i Flour, new, por ditto. ...... Pot-barley, new, per ditto —a Od -- s o'4 1. ior ir o l We have again tDUBLo report a duII —JUNE market for all apric Lions of grain, an d l a t e ra t es were una l tere d ) bat were rather in favour of the bilge.. to White wheat, 27s Od to 29s Od ; red ditto, 24 0 - 004 Gd; ditto new, a Od ; barley, m a lti ng , 14 a to 18a ( , 4 ing, —s to —a ; oats, old, 15s to 16s 6d; ditto, 13 0 to to —s Od; oatmeal, 14s 6d to 168 sd; bero, new, e s Od ; rapeseed, —s Od t o -- Od per bri ; bakers' u" Od to 18s Gd per owt ; Indian corn, 35s Od to 37 4 430 lbc. 'COAL MARE Prices of Coals per ton al s. d. Bates's West Hartley 14 0 Bell's Primrose l2 0 Bobside W. Hartley l5 6 Grey's West Hartley l4 9 Htl'pool West Hartley 14 6 Howard's West Hartley Netherton 15 6 Hastings Hartley 15 3 Walker Primrose l2 0 Tan&ld Moor l2 3 Tanfield Moor Butes 12 3 Longridge's Wst Hartley 15 6 Wallsend, &c. RT.—JUNE 2. t the close of the market Walisend, tia• a d 0 150 Acorn Closci ..........•••• • 14 Benson.... .................. 16 Eden .. . ................ ..: 1 5 ; Eden Main . ............ de1i....................... •• ;6 Braddyll ..... . ........ Belmont ................. .. ;4 ", ilunwick .................. 0 Hatton Lyons ..... .00 6 Powell's ]3uffryn Sto 3 "' 14 6 Whitworth ~...•..••'. 1 5 6 .... Cowpon Hartley •''' .• l 4 0 Bengt' Hall ............. . .1 7 6 Stewart's .................. 16 Kei per G rainge .• • ••• .. 11 liett°ll ................... Framwellgate l4 9 Cassop 15 9 . South Hatton 17 0 Kelloo l6 Oi Ships at market, 54 ; sold, 44, BY t l i l n A g Sf . h — iii ? n za t r h s e . G ls e t o i . n ß s i t 7, embnr.idge.cres°43lit' fa t ;ham, of a so 50 1 , BIRTHS. 10,, /11 PRINGLE—On the 2d inst , at 42, Inverness -ro s-, p t ba )' of the Rev. A. D. Pr ingle , o f Chri st - curate 3O Paddington, of a daughter. ‘ wi . re , WHATE LT —On the lst inst., at 6, Montagu +i fo aP . wife of George Hamilton Wh a t e ly, Esq., of 11 ° . MARRIAGES. 4 g 01i BURCHETT—COMERFORD —On the lst inst. p_aw - - -!'it,oil, lebone Church, Henry, the fourth son of J o3°- o'l to tir e Burchett, Esq , of 24, Upper Woburn-plac e ' daughter of James Comerford, Esq of 7, St. 'All •, i ril' place, Regent's park. stoq 0 1 FELL—FELL—On the Ist inst , at St. John's , • 1,00- ° ‘. Mr. Robert Fell, of 10, Old Jewry to Julia, youngest daughter of the late IP' Fell, formerly of the Lly-gate, South Shields' A sot D E A T II S. coo" el' , BOHN—On the 30th ult., John Francis Bohn, coo" of Mr. James Bohn, f Lyndhurst Grove, CL"`" d aged 2.3. alb 94 BULL—On the 31st alt., at Brighton, Thomas Bulb .11 M.D., formerly of Finsbury-square, aged 5 2 . m ar" 'Mambo* 00100 DAVIDSON- On the 31st ult" at Woolwich, Ir. 0 0 Ihvidson. 0 0 Eurg—On the 31st ult., at 37, Russell-squ are, it iog Ellis, Esq., aged 81. 50 GRINDLE —On the 31st ult., at Linden-gro pe ' r iot hill, George Grindle, Esq., aged 64. 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