The Sun. — London, England, 1859-07-04 00:00:00

tude which it is desirable they should assume in the contest now raging near them. It is worthy of perusal, even though the reader may not coincide with the writer's German sympathies, and evident expectation that we shall eventually be called upon to quit our neutrality for the sake of Prusssia. The story of " Pommeroy Abbey," which last month ended abruptly with the fratricide, brings some new actors upon the scene. We are introduced to the fourth brother Leolin, who is now lord of Pommeroy, as the second brother Rupert quitted the country after his crime, and the third one, George, died soon after inheriting the estates. He marries a fair lady, the daughter of a proud countess, and brings her home to the abbey, when they are dismayed by the appearance of a lady and child claiming to be the wife and son of George Pommeroy. Those who have perused the former parts will readily unravel the complications of the plot. Sir Nathaniel places in the list of his note-worthies, Christina of Sweden, who is well deserving of a place there since, according to Voltaire, she alone, in her epoch, " sustained the honour of the throne, which was either abandoned, tarnished, or unknown in the other Sttites of Europe." The sketch here given of the career of this remarkable woman, who, in Milton's opinion, was " fit to govern not only Sweden, but the world," is well worthy of perusal. A gloomy and dismal story with the title of " The Curse of Tre cobben" will suit the admirers of Mrs. Radcliffe. Mr. Pickles is _as usual most amusing in his cata logue of grievances, but there is a good deal of truth in his complaints. His first attack is upon the system of hiding wills and testaments, which many persons re3ort to, giving rise occasionally to much family distress and litigation by their magpie propensities. " Gleanings from an old English Chronicle" are entertaining. They are taken from an ancient work published last year by the Master of the Rolls, in his new series of " Historical Docu ments." W. C. Kent contributes a charming lyric on " London Pride," and "Evalla" and "Hans Ernest Mitterkamp" are continued with spirit. A paper on the Po and its Tributaries concludes the number. The United Service Magazine. Two papers on " Military Reform and Mili tary Efficiency," and on " Naval Discipline," arc well worthy the attention of those in autho rity, and, indeed, of all who have the welfare and efficiency of the rival services at heart. Reform has long been called for in both these de partments, and it seems hard that with such constant demands on the public purse, and so much talk about the necessity of a powerful fleet and efficient army, improvement should advance so very slowly and so little satisfactory return be made for the lavish expenditure of the national money. " The United Service Magazine" has long boldly set forth the drawbacks and deficiencies of both services, the evils of patronage, the dangers of placing inefficient men at the head of important departments, and all the long catalogue of grievances which, it is to be feared, have been repeated and discussed so often as to wear off their effect. But all valuable reforms 'and national improvements have to be long waited and watched for ; and those deserve the greater credit who perseveringly reiterate the truth with consistency and moderation. The continuation of the narrative of the Campaign of 18 , 18 . in Lombardy is not without interest at the present time. By a curious coincidence the instalment of this month is headed, "Forcing of the line of the Mincio—lnva sion of the Italian Tyrol." The different position of the Austrians at that time is striking. The re marks on tho Re-organisation of the Indian Army are proceeded with, and recommend an immediate action on the information already possessecA by the Government, without waiting for the further report from India. Several other subjects of importance are discussed, and the editor's Portfolio sums np the events of the month which affect the services. Great dissatisfaction is expressed at the change of Government, and especially at the re-instalment of "the very trio who sacrificed our army in the Crimea—Gladstone, Newcastle, and Herbert." The editor draws some consolation from the considera tion that seven wavering votes would convert the pitiful majority of 13 into a defeat, and that, there : fore, the discordant assemblage of negatives, which do not make an affirmative, may speedily be dis persed. The usual amount of Naval and Military Intelligence, the stations of the army and navy, ant the recent promotions and appointments, are fully given. TA6 Universal Review. This review continues to prove itself worthy of a place among the established serials. The very difficult and complicated question. of the law of divorce forms the subject of the opening article. The serious evils which may be encouraged by a too great - facility of breaking ' the marriage bonds are strongly dwelt upon. The novels of Sir E. Bulwer Lytton are the topic of the succeeding paper, which professes only to criticise his latest production, but which takes into consideration his general style and powers. Though occasionally a little severe on the mannerisms of his style, the critic renders a fair share of praise to the skill and careful finish of the work. Lord John Russell's Life of Fox suggests a brief but able sketch of the career of the great Whig statesman. The scientific reader will be attracted by a paper bearing the title of " Illogical Geology," which refutes many of the assertions of scientific professors, and enters into a succession of arguments whi c h will be very interesting to students of this science. " Out of the Depths" is the title of a somewhat unsatisfac tory review of a very objectionable book. There are many other papers on varying subjects, but the best in the number is that on " Parties, Natural and Artificial," which gives a very sensibly written analysis of the existing state of political parties, and turns over a few leaves of Parliamentary history that 'some members of our present Admi nistration would rather have forgotton. :Tales from Bentley. Part I. Thiers' History of the French Revolution. Parts 1. and 11. Bentley. Appearing in company with Bentley's Miscellany are two little serials that deserve notice. The most important of these is the new edition of Thiers' great work on the Revolution, which Mr. Bentley is issuing in sixpenny parts, to be published fort nightly. There are few readers of history who will not be able to avail themselves of this opportu nity of becoming acquainted with this great work, doubly interesting as a French classic, and as the recital of one of the most vivid pages in a vivid history, by a native of the land. The engravings are good. The frontispiece of the first part gives us a picture of the attack on the Bastille, and that of the second the likeness of Louis, Duke of Orleans, the Ryalite of unenviable memory. Following the example set by the conductors of Maga, the editor of Bentley's Miscellany has re solved to reprint the best of the stories which ap peared in that magazine. The first part contains four tales whose names invite the lovers of the humorous to renew their acquaintance with them. Those who are partial to this style of literature will welcome the reproduction of the series. BALLOONS FOR WARFARE. The subject of balloons for warfare is now no longer a mere suggestion, but is au actual reality, according to the latest continental intelligence. vii'. Henry Cox :yell, aeronaut, writes as follows : "We gather from recent news that a French aeronaut made a successful ascent at Castelnedolo to observe the Austrians, and that 40 women are busily engaged at Paris in making a new balloon for the' French army. " Ever since the Russian war, and indeed during that calamity, I have laboured single-handed in endeavouring to provoke the attention of our Go vernment, our scientific men, and the English press to the importance of aerial observatories. " As the idea j us t b eg i ns t o engage pu bl i c notice at the present momen t, it may not b e 'uninteresting to simply correct one or two erroneous notions as to the modus operandi with war balloons. In the Aerostatic Magazine for this year I devote a chapter to Balloons for Reconnoitring,' but as extracts may be too lengthy I will briefly observe that bal loons may be use d w ith l ong w i re ropes attac h e d (kite fashion) without being let go, which might e ndan ger th e i r f a lli n g i n t o an enezay ' s camp. 2. There is no real necessity that the balloon should be within close range of la rge or sma ll s h ot, as an angle of elevation proportioned to the distance wou ld afford the required information. 3. Hydrogen gas, gene rated by the decomp os iti on o f water , - would enable balloons to be inflated in whatever locality desir able. galloons may also be made the vehicles of lay ing a'temporary electric wire or thread in any direc tion required. A large revolving drum beneath the car might contain many miles of thin wire, and pay it out as desired. Certain indications would be required to mark its course, but this could be easily managed. "In this way a net of electrical communication might be established. Like spiders the balloon could spin away in various di rect i ons, and if one part of the web gave way the main lines might be depended upon to convey intelligence NIGHT SIGNALS FOR SEAAIEN.—An important benefit to mariners has been conferred by the invention of a signal light, two only of which are needful to enable ships at sea to communicate by night easier than by day, up to three miles. The invention is that of a naval medical officer, who has for eleven years laboured to benefit seamen by lights. The contrivance is very simple —a circular lens and two cylinders (like tumblers without bottoms), red and green ; once hoisted up the lamps are never moved till the signal is complete, all changes being made from the deck. HWY El MARKET AND CITY NEWS. CITY, Two O'CLOCK. Tho advises received from the manufacturing districts are generally or a satisfactory character. At Manchester during the past week there has been a moderate inquiry for heavy goods ; articles suit able to the Indian markets have also been in fair demand, and prices show a slight improvement. At Leeds the attendance of buyers in the various cloth halls has been above the average, and a satis factory amount of business has been done, chiefly in heavy and medium fabrics, for the autumn and winter. Wools have been at full rates. Worsted yarns at Bradford have been in moderate request, at firm prices, and piece goods have been rather largely dealt in both for the home trade and for the United States. The hosiery trade of Leicester con tinues active ; and several branches, particularly the worsted department, have been more animated than usual at this season of the year. At Notting ham there has been little improvement to record in the lace market. At Birmingham the general trades of the town and neighbourhood have Undergone little alteration ; prices, however, continue steady. At Wolverhampton and Sheffield there has been no material alteration in the state of the iron trade, business in most departments being exceedingly dull. Adi - ices from New-York report continual firm ness in the rate of exchange upon England, and in consequence of the efflux of gold, the specie in the city banks had been reduced to £4,640,000. The arrivals of specie this morning include £51,644 from the Brazils, by the Tyne, £7,000 by the Alhambra from Lisbon, and £100,279 by the City of Washington from New York. The increased activity occasioned in discount circles by the commercial engagements due to-day, the 4th of the month, and the numerous payments which have been completed during the last few days, in connexion with railway calls, have im parted more firmness to the rates of accommodation; but the alteration, after all, is merely fractional, and is likely to be of a temporary character. Up to the present time commercial as well as joint stock enterprise is too much restricted to promise an immediate and important extension of the de mand for money, and, under these circumstances, a permanent reaction in the tendency of the market is scarcely anticipated. In the Market for Public Securities to-day a moderate amount of business has been transacted, and prices have advanced nearly a per cent. This improvement is attributable to the favourable advices from the Paris Bourse, which have induced a few purchases. Speculation, however, is dull, as usual, just before settling day. Consols have been 931 a, and they are now 931 1. The New Threes have improved to 931 94 ; the Reduced to 931, 94 ; and India Loan Scrip to 9411. Exchequer Bills are steady, at 235. to 245. prem. A very limited business has been transacted in the market for Foreign Securities, but an improve ment has taken place. Turkish 6 per Cents. have been 76-i to 774 and 76 to 78 ; the New, 63 to 64, being now 62 to 64'; Spanish 3 'per Cents. were 414 ; ditto Certificates 4; Austrian 5 per Cents. 47 to 48 ; Mexican 18 to 181 ; and Brazilian 41 per Cents. 92. A moderate degree of activity has prevailed in the Railway Share Market, and prices have fully sympathised with the improvement in Consols. Edinburgh, Perth, and Dundee, North-Eastern (Berwick),.and South-Eastern, have improved ss. ; Eastern Counties, Great Northern, Great Western, and Midland, 10s. ; and South-Western, £1; North- Western have declined about 100., and Brighton, £l. The Foreign lines are inactive hut prices are firm. Lombardo-Venetian old shares are 71, 7, and the new 7 to 71. In the Colonial Market prices are also a shade firmer. East Indian have improved to 1021 ; Grand Trunk of Canada to 34 35 ;. and Great Western of Canada to 15 ; Great Indian Peninsula are steady at 98,!--, 99. Joint-Stock Bank and 'Miscellaneous Shares con tinue to support previous values. Bank of Lon don and Union of London are at former quotations; Canada Land improved to 113 ; Red Sea Telegraph to 101 10:4 ; and Royal Mail Steam, 521. BRITISH FUNDS—CLOSING PRICES. 3 pct. Cent. Reduced Annuities 93 K Ncw 3 per Cent. Annuities ....... 931 i f 4 India Stock Ditto Debentures Ditto Loan Scrip °nulls for Account (July 8) •• xchequer Bills, £l,OOO, 11d .. 23 4 p itto £5OO 23 4 1 p FOREIGN FUNDS—CLOSING PRICES. Brazilian 5 per Cent. Ditto 41 per Cent. 1852 911 Ditto 1858, 41 per Cent Chilian, 6 per Cent. Ditto 41 per Cent. 11Iexican 3 per Cent. Ditto Account veruvian 41 per Cent Ditto (Uribarren), 41 per Cent. Portuguese, 1853, 3 per Cent. Russian, 1822, £ St., 5 per Cent lO6 • Ditto 41 per Cent. Spanish 3 per Cent 4ll Spanish Cora. Cert. of Coup. not funded 4 Turkish 6 per Cent Ditto Account Ditto New Loan Ditto Account Dividends on the above payable in London. Austrian, 10 Fl, 5 per Cent 4B 7 8 THREE O'CLOCK.' Consols for Account, July 8 .... 934 4 X d COURT.-( THIS DAY.) OLD COURT. The July session of the Central Criminal Court com menced this morning before the Lord Mayor, the Re • corder, Aldermen Moon, Salomons, Mechi, the Sheriffs, and the other civic authorities. The calendar contains names of 55 persons for trial. Two, viz., Thomas Smethurst and Williani. Abraham Moore, are charged with murder, eight with burglary, nine with uttering counterfeit coin, three with forgery, three with manslaughter, five with feloniously wounding, and the remainder with offences of a minor description. The Recorder, in charging the grand jury, said he was very glad to say their duties would bo very light in conse quence of the short interval that had elapsed since the last session. The cases in the calendar were few, and none of them presented any difficulty. There was a charge of murder against a person named Moore,• but in this there was little doubt but that the blow which pro duced the death of the unfortunate woman was struck by the prisoner. No person was present when the wound was inflicted, so it would be for the prisoner to show that anything occurred . which would reduce the crime from that of murder. There was a charge against a foreign coloured seaman, named John Bardee, for stabbing a police man ; and the circumstances connected with the case were somewhat peculiar. It appears that the prisoner had been purchased by the captain of his ship—who it was grati fying to find was not an Englishman—as a slave, and ho had made two or three voyages to and. from this country, without knowing that be had acquired thereby his freedom. On the last occasion when the ship left London, he was too ill to proceed, and was left behind, in charge of some per s?n, until another ship belonging to the sane owner ar rived, when ho was to be again shipped. During this period he appeared to have learned that he had acquired his freedom, and for some cause or other which would more clearly appear as the trial proceeded, he bar 'leaded himself in his room and the aid of the police was called. In consequence of what they were told they pro ceeded to his apartment with 'a view of taking him into custody. The prisoner, who was unacquainted with the English language, naturally thinking the police were en deavouring to recapture him as a slave, made his escape through the window on to the roof of the house, where he was Mowed by Oliver the policeman. The constable seized him, when. Burdoe, who was armed with a knife, struck Oliver a blow which it was quite a marvel did not instantly deprive him of life. There were certain circumstances connected with this case what would render it desirable to have it inquired into more fully than it could be before the grand jury, so all they would have to ascertain would be whether there was suffi cient evidence to justify them in returning a true bill against him. The effect of finding a true bill would not be to finally settle the case, but only to put it into a state to undergo a thorough and searching investigation in this court with a view to ascertain the causes that induced the police to interfere. There was nothing further to call for remark from him, but in the event of an unforeseen difficulty . arising the Court would readily render the grand jury every assistance. The jury then retired to their room, and the trials pro ceeded. FORGER - Y. John Lockhart Morton, 32, merchant, was indicted for forging and uttering two bills of exchange for the respec tivesums of £5OO and £485 10s. with intent to defraud. The prisoner pleaded guilty. I .. The Recorder postponed passing sentence till next ses sion. THE CASE OF DR. SMETHURST. The trial of Dr. Thomas Smethurst, who stands indicted for the wilful murder of Isabella Bankes, is fixed for Wed nesday. The Lord Chief-Justice of England, Sir Alex. Cockburn, will preside, THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, JULY 4, 1859. SHARE MARKET.-( THIS DAY.) ORDINARY SHARES AND STOCKS. Share', Railways. Paid. I Closing 1 Business Price. 12.10 Imberg., Notting. Bost. and Eastern Junction' Belfast and Ballymena.. Bir., Wol., and Str. Val. Birk., Lane., and Chesh. bt 8 13.14 Stock 7i Si , Junction Enackburn Blyth and Tyne 13ristol and Exeter Caledonian Chester and Holyhead Cork and Bandon Cork, Barock, &Pas sagc D Cornwallo. A Do. B (A raves. no diva untilap.c.per an.' hasbeen pd.toß. Dublin andßelf ast June. Dun.,Pcrth,& Abr.Junc East Anglian Eastern Counties Eastern Union A Stock Do. do. B Stock 73 74 101 111 32 85 93 05 80 801 Stock Stock Stook 91i 801 I 4 5 Stock Stock Stock Stock boTNw.A.(lte.l.l.U3ds) East Kent East Lancashire East Suffolk Do Edinburg. and Glasgow Edin.,Perth, & Dundee Forth & Clyde Junction Furness Glasgow & South Westn reat North of Scotland Great Northern Do. do. A Stock Do. do. B Stock Gt. South.&Wstn.(lreld) Great Western Do.Str.Vl.Rail Gua.Stk Trish South Eastern Lancaster and Carlisle Do. Thirds Do. New Thirds Lancashire & Yorkshire Do. do. F £l6 Do. do. tO shares Do. West Riding Union Do. Southport London and Blaekwall Do.Newiss.at 2510sp.sh Lon.,Brighton &S.Const London & North Westn Do. Eighths London& South-Westn L'derry & Coleraine L'derry & Enniskillen . Shef., & Lincoln Wetropolitan Aidland Do. Birming. & Derby Wid. Gt. West. (Ireland) Do. Shares Newcastle and Carlisle. New., Aber., & Herefd. Newry & Armagh (def.) Newry, Warpt., & Ros i lNorfolk North. Counties Union ;North British Nor.Dev.Rail.&Dk. Stk Do.A. Stk.— Arec.no div until 6p.c.hasbeenpdß, iDo. B Stock 7i 8i 141 151 56 67 37 42 26 28 Stock Stock Stock Stock Stock Stock, Stock; Stock! Stock, S tock Stock let 1613 Stoc Stock Stock Stool, 121 Stock Stock Stool Stock 12 14 91i 924 71 73 25 25 Stock; all 100 34 100 100 01 93 10 10:1 100 101 82 84 130 132 101 106 55 66 53 55 Stock Stock S tock Stool; Stock 25 Stock Stock Stool' `North-Eastn.---Berwlek Do. do. G.N.E.Purehase Do. Leeds Do. York !North London N. &S.Westn., Hampstd and City Junction North Staffordshire North-Western No. & Son. W. Junction, Oxford, Wor.,& Wolyer 1 Peebles 100 100 100 1613 4 100 100 100 E 3 18. 17i all all 100 all Stocl Portsmouth Rhymney Scottish Central Scoth. N. 141, Aber. Stock Do. Scottish Mid. Stock) Shropshire Union Sittingbourne & Sheer I South Devon South-Eastern , South Walits SouthYorks.&ltiv.Dun Do. do 'Staines, Wok., & Wek Stockton & Darlington. Do. do. 1855 Do. do. 1858 Stockton & gartlepool ,Taff Vale Stock Stock_ Stock; Stock. Stock' Stock Stock' 84 88 10i 114 p 10411. p 03 94 1 d 1 4d, stock Stock Stock Stock Do. Preference, No. 1 1 'Manes!" avenDk&R ail Vale of Neatlt Waterford & Kilkenny Waterford & Limerick West Cornwall W-end Lon. & Cry. Pal Do.A.—irecv.nodiv.till 7 p.c. has been pd. to Do. B West London I Do. Ist Class iDo. 2d Clash 16 100 100 62 64 112 113 91 92 11 11 d 92 93 15 57 k 261 6 101 ICO,I 54 6 5 7 36 37 90 100 74 76 9 11 56 58 3i 8d 541- 551 89 891 21 1 d 45 451 ni 73 100 103 41 4 d 13 14 6 8 31 32 169 110 24 24} 80 82 43 44 4 3 d 414 424 691 0 60 61 63 67 C 8 72 ti 6i 381 71 7 112 13 Off 2 361 100 1 881 9! a 8 11 :354 36i 13 42} 69f 9 PREFERENCE SHARES.. raid. Closing Business Share Railways. rrice. Done. • 25 , Blythe and Tyne IC per c. pref. (issued at 250) all 49 51 I Stk Bris. & Exct.4p.ct.Stock 100 95 97 120 Do. do. do. Shares 9— - Stock Cakilo') 210, 41 per cent 100 102 104 12.10 Do. (,hoar. Shares, No. 2. 10 - -• Stock Chester & Holyhd, 5a pc 100 . - - Stock Do. do. sp. ct lOO - - 61 Cork & Bandon, 51 p. c all - - • . 61 Dun. rerth,& Abend un all 51 el Stock, 19. Ans. , :n. Class A 7 & spe 100 99 101 Stocky Do. dn. Class B 6 pc lOO 110 114 SteekiDo. do. Class C 7 pc lOO 107 111 Stock! E. Coun. Ex. 5 p ct. No.l 100 113 115 StozzkiDo. do N 0.2 100 112 114 Stoek'Do. New 6 per et. Stock 100 128 130 Steel; Eagtern Union, 4 per et., 100 80 83 Stock' East Lar. c. 6 per ct I 100 - - 5 ; E.& W. York. Jen. fifth --- I Edin.&Glas. spc shares' 100 - - Stock F.din.Pertle& Dun. 4 pc. 100 69 . 70 . Stock Furness, 5 per cent 100 - - Stock Glas. &S West. 'r a. spe. 100 112 114 Stock Great Northern, sp. et. 100 119 121 Stock Do. 5 pcßedm.,lop.c.pm 100 111 113 Stock Do. 41 p. a. do. do. 100 Do.sße.liedm.,.l pc. pm '6o 62 64 10 Gt. Nh. of &zilch lst pt all 11 111 Stock fGt.Sn.& W (Ireland)4 I inA p. et. pref. Stock 50 Great West. (Barks and 6 - - Hants) Ext. 5 p.ct.. . Stack Do. Redeemable, 44 p ct. 100 94 96 951 Stock Do. Redeemable, 4p. et. 100 86 t 8 Stock Do. Irredeemable, do lOO 87 89 Stock Do. sp. at. Itedeem.Pref. 100 101 103 8 Do. Birm. Pref. Shares all 91 10 10 Gt. West. Ches. 8 p.c.pf shares all ui 174 10 Do. do. sp. ct. pref all crf 10 Stock Do Binning. guar. stock 100 72 73 261 Do. Chester guar.shares all 181 19 13/ Do. do. do 20 Do. do. do. Stock Lan. & York 6 p.c. stock 100 139 141 Stock Lonleßrig.spc.gu. No.l 100 - Stock Do. pref., sp. c. ...No. 2 1 00 - Stock Do. New gua., 6p. et lOO - Stock Do. do. sp. c. No. 4 100 - Stock Lon .& N.W.Cov. &Nun eaton, sp. at. Stock Lon.&S. W, 7 p.ct. stock, late 3d shares lOO 158 162 121 Londondy & Cole, 4 shs all 121 Londondy.& Ennis Ish all 7 9 Stock Man.,Sh., & Lin., 6p. et lOO 120 125 6 Do. £6 4l 5. ` Stock Do. 31 per cent. 121 Maryport & Car., 4 p.c all 1 I Do. 4 per cent. - " 2 Do. Stock Mid. Con. 6p. c. 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Db. stk.in perp 100 100 101 81 Scottish Central, new pr all - - Stook Scottish N.-Eastern deb 100 - - Stock Do. 31 er c. ref. stock 100 72 74 Stock Do.Abeprdeenp.gua.6pe. 100 118 122 Stock Do. 7p. c. pref. stock. 100 118 122 10s. South Devon, Ann. 103. 11 101 101 10 Do. Fixed 41 per cent 1 - 1.0.6. South Eastern(Reading A nn. , 1.0.6.) all 231 241 Stock .44 per cent lOCe 103 15 1031 4 Stock Do. Fixed 44 p.c. Ist is Stock Do. New do., 2d issue. 100 - - Stock South Wales,"gua. 4 p.c. 100 - - Stock Do. 4-1 per cent lOO - - 20 S.-Yorks sire, 4 p.c. gua. all - - 25 ) Stockton and Dar. 5 p.c. all 28 29 25 Do. 6 per cent all 321 3 3 1 Stock Waterford & Kilkenny, 6 per oent. LINES LEASED AT FIXED RENTALS. _ _ RailwAys , Leasin, co.'s. Bedford and Metaley ! Buckinghamshire ClydesdaleJunction..l Colchester, Stour Val. E Union,llarvicliSlis.l Do. Woodbri(l o. e G 1 s.Barr. &Neil m;Dret. Do. New G I ()stet* Dean Forest. Ifartipool.D;ArAltall Hull and Selby Do. Sharei Closing Business Price. Done. all ILn & N.WI 100 I I",n N. 71 100 'Cal erlonin all E.U.5. , ,E C 100 ,Gt. North. all E.Counts. 100 100 Caledonln 100 Do. all Gt. West all Yk.N.&llr I all "Vic. N.3ld. Do. Shires • London&Creeuwich Do. Preference Lon.,Tilby.&Sontend Do. Barking . Shares Lowestoft, gua. 4p. ct Do. 6 per cent Manc.,Tluxtn. & Matk M sb. & 'leder, ..cr. 6P. c Mid.BradCordPrt. Stk. Newmarkt.,Bury Ex guaranteed 5 p. C. j Nortlin.& Eastn. 5 p.c. Do. do. 6 per cent Do. Fixed 5 per cent. Preston and V4 - yre. Do. Shares A. Roystn,Hitth.,& Sher Shr4wabry& Hereford South Staffordshire .. Wear Valley, g. 6p. c. Do. do. Wilts and Somerset Wimbledon& Croydn Do. Do. Do. Peto &Co. Do. Norfolk Do. LN W&M. S't.k.&Da , Midland . E. Counts. Do. Do. Do. L& N W 1 & L.Yk. Do. Gt. North Lan.& Yk T Brasscy Sl`Clean . 7•'tk.& Dar Do. iGt. West iL.&Brgtn 97 99 102 IC4 16 17 139 141 4/ 41 9! 2! 104 11 88 00: 8 9 89 90 GIES. 111.18 DAY'S MARKETS. erate request, and late rates The imports from abroad loves off freely, at full prices. )tions of seed, are in slow de ige business is doing, on for- Carraway Coriander Os 12s Hempseed, per qr 30s 38s Linseed,Eng.sowing 74s 76s Crushing —s —s Baltic —s —9 Odessa Linseed Cake, p. ton - English £lO 5s £ll Os Foreign, p ton,i9 105 £ll Os Rape Cakes,p. ton 6 5s 6 58 Rapeseed, p. qr..... 640 740 TALLOW SPORTING NOTES. THE JULY WEEK. Although the list of sport does not present a very formidable appearance, yet it will furnish racing enough to amuse the select number of spectators who assist at the July meeting. It has been an nounced that the proceedings will take place entirely on the other side of the ditch, where the prettiest and pleasantest course within the range of Newmarket Heath is situated. The card will contain no items of attraction in addi tion to the July and Chesterfield Stakes, but the interest centred in those events forms in itself a trial of strength to the gathering. Both races are likely to command pretty large fields. Buc caneer won his engagement so easily at Stock bridge that it would be absurd either to ignore his pretensions or to depreciate his merit. Still in Lady Falconer and Baron Rothschild's good-look ing colt, the King of Diamonds, he will meet very dangerous antagonists, albeit I do not think they will be capable of making him strike his colours. Trovatore has shown much ability, and to him and Seclusion I shall entrust the task of winning the Chesterfield Stakes. The minor events require no notice. The work of reform has already commenced at Newmarket. That doubtful ornament, the Duke's Stand, has been demolished, and the road by the lands has been commenced. Who knows but that in time we shall have to mention the building of a Stand, and that the Jockey Club is not indifferent to the requirements and the demands of the public. Like Jordan, Carlisle is a long way to travel, and our Northern turfites will assist at it. The Grand Stand Handicap ought to be won by Shafto. Paul may win the Cumberland Plate. On Wednesday morning I will despatch from Newmarket my notions about Worcester. RACING FIXT A FRESH MAN. JRES FOR 1859. Carlisle • 5 Newmarket July 5 Lenham Worcester Summer 7 Pontefract 11 Cambridge l2 Abingdon 12 Mansfield l2 Liverpool July 13 Lyndhurst l4 Hartlepool lB Nottingham July l9 Downham Market 21 Knutsford 2l Stamford 2l Isle of Wight ..21 Marlborough Goodwood 26 FUST. Ripon Bnghton Brighton Club 5 Ulverston Spilsby l9 Egham 23 Radcliffe 23 Oxford 25 Canterbury 25 Stockton 25 Airdrie 25 Lichfield 29 Yarmouth 30 Totness and Bridgetown 30 Derby Summer 3l Lewes Wolverhampton 8 North Staffordshire Reading Wenlock l2 Plymouth lO York August l7 THE WORCESTER Cur.—The Worcester Cup valued (but certainly under its value) at two hundred guineas, the veiy liberal gift of the Earl of Coventry; which is to be run for this meeting at Worcester, has just been finished at the manufactory of Mr. Hancock, of Bruton street. It is among the many elegant pieces of sporting plate produced at that establishment, and will increase the reputation of those concerned in its production. The cup is a large vase, supported by a strong foot or stem, on an ebony pedestal, ornamented with silver. On the side are female figures emblematical of victory. There is a relief representing a race on Worcester Course on one part of the bowl, and the short inscription, " Worcester Races, 1859," on another. The workmanship is in the Alhambra man ner. The cup is precisely what it assumes to be, an appro priate prize for a winning horse. POLICE INTELLIGENCE.-(TIlIS DA F.) MARLBOROUGH-STREET. CHILD STEALING—HEARTLESS CASE.—Sarah Taylor, a short female, attired in black, and who was accompanied to the court by a large crowd of persons, who at times loudly gave vent to their feelings, was charged by Mr. In spector Webb, of the C division, with stealing a child about nine months old, named William Edward Scadham, the son of a poor woman living at 52, Charles• street, Drury-lane, on the 30th of March last. The mother, who, at times, could scarcely give her evi dence from emotion, said that she was not married, but had lived with a person for several years, and in consequence of a quarrel with him she, on the morning of March 30, left her home, so that nothing further might take place, and it being very cold, and raining at the time, she went into a public-house to shelter herself and child, and after they had been there a short time the prisoner got into conversation with her, she having known her slightly before, and on leaving the house she said she would go and get her child some bread and butter, and when they got up to St. Giles' church railings, asked her to let her take the child for a moment, and she did, thinking she was going into a house close by, and after waiting some time, and as she did not return, the thought then came across her mind that she had gone off with her child, which was the case ; and although she had tried every means to find her since—having given information to the police and had handbills printed—she had never soon her till that morning, when she saw her at the bottom of the Old Bailey, when, on accosting her, she said, " Oh, I was going to find you.* She then gave her into custody. The prisoner said the woman lent the child for a week or two, and she had tried to find her. Prosecutrix said that was not likely, as the . child was not weaned. She had gone about like a mad woman ever since. Goodman, city constable, 345, said she had some boxes of matches on her when he took her into custody. Inspector Webb said, immediately on the occurrence handbills were printed, a subscription being got up for the purpose. There was a lad in court who had seen the pri soner almost daily with the child about Kingsland, Hoxton, and near the canal. He understood the prisoner sold flowers about the streets. The prisoner, who persisted that the child was left with her, but could not say the reason why, and who evidently was not telling the truth, was then remanded for a week. EXECUTION OF SAMUEL ADAMS FOE MURDER. This morning Samuel Adams, aged 36, a shoemaker, underwent the extreme penalty of the law in front of New gate for the murder of Martha Christina Page, in the parish of ilornsey. The deceased was sister to the convict's wife, who had separated from him on account of his intemperate habits, and on the sth of May, while she was proceeding to Abney Park Cemetery with a relative, ho came up and demanded to know where his wife was, and on the deceased refusing to tell him, he drew a knife from his breast and stabbed her three times, from the injuries of which she died. Since the trial, which took place at the last Central Criminal Court Sessions, and sentence of death passed, the wretched man became sullen and morose, and although the Sheriffs, in naming the day of his execution, held out no hope of mercy, he refused to listen to the ministrations of Mr. Davis, the Ordinary of Newgato. An application was made to the Secretary of State, who refused to inter fere, and said the law must take its course, and after that was communicated to the wretched man, by degrees he became less sullen and morose, and requested to have the ministration of Mr. Jukes, an Independent minis ter, which was granted, but that gentleman being out of town he requested the attendance of a Mr. Smith, of Philip. street, Hoxton, a City missionary, who attended bins during the week, and to whose admonitions be ap peared to pay great attention, but declined those of the Rev. Mr. Davis. , On Saturday he had an interview with his wretched wife, and at first it was feared he might attempt to do her some bodily harm, but by the judicious reasoning and presence of Mr. Weatherhead, the governor, he became so calm and resigned as to express his sincere sorrow for the crime he had committed, freely admitting the justice of the sentence he was to undergo ; ho freely forgave and pardoned his wife, and begged her forgiveness and pardon, which she readily accorded him, and, after an affectionate farewell, they parted to meet no more. Yesterday (Sunday) Mr. Smith continued in attendance upon the wretched man, who refused to attend the service in the chapel of the gaol ; he was, however, visited by the Rev. Mr. Davis. He retired at an early hour, and slept soundly, but awoke at six this morning, and was soon after joined by Mr. Smith, who remained with Ifra to the last, and he frequently admitted the justness of his sentence, and joined in prayer for forgiveness. As early as five o'clock, the workmen completed the pre parations for the fatal scene that was to be enacted, the scaffold being brought out and placed in front of the gaol ; and from this time crowds gradually assembled, until, at the fatal hour, many thousands were present. The crowd was not so numerous, but more orderly than usual, although some of them were of the worst description. At half-past seven the sheriffs, Alderman Hale and Mr. Deputy Condor, and Mr. Under-sheriff Surr, arrived at the • gaol, and at a quarter to eight they proceeded to the condemned convict's cell. The wretched man was standing up in a subdued, calm, resigned state, lie had previously requested of Mr. Davis, the Ordi nary, that no communication should be made to him, he merely whispered to Mr. Smith, and then went on his knees, covering his faco with his hands, and for some time appeared to be engaged in earnest prayer. He rose more calmly, and shook hands with the chaplain, Mr. Weather bead, the governor, and surgeon, thanking them for their kindness, he then turned to his spiritual adviser, Mr. Smith, and, shaking hands with him, begged him to convey his last remembrance and forgiveness to his wife. Mr. Under- Sheriff Surr asked him, if he wished to make any other communication. Hereplied, "No." Calcraftwas then intro duced ; the ceremony of pinioning havingb een completed, the chapel bell tolled forth the fatal death knell, the proces sion was then formed to the scaffold, the wretched man, although club-footed, walking firmly. The fatal noose having been adjusted the signal was given, and he was launched into eternity. Ho appeared to struggle much. The body, after hanging the usual time was cut down, and will be interred within the gaol. 110 112 64 66 115 120 93 95 CORN EX.CIIANGE. The country markets held on Saturday were but mode rately supplied with wheat ; nevertheless, all kinds moved off slowly, and in some instances prices had a drooping tendency. Most descriptions of spring corn were dull in sale, and the transactions in flour were limited. Throughout the Continent wheat has meta dull inquiry ; nevertheless, very little change has taken place in prices. Spring corn and flour have ruled steady. In the United States scarcely any business is doing either in wheat or flour for export purposes. Up to our market last week the arrivals of English pro duce were limited. The imports from abroad were liberal, viz., 33,350 qrs. of wheat, 20,020 barley, oats 20,365, beans 551, peas 1,131, linseed 9,690, rapeseed 16,555, sundry seeds 970, and 4,844 sacks of flour. From Essex, Kent, &c., the arrivals of wheat fresh up to day, coastwise and by land carriage, were on a moderate scale, and the show of samples was by no means large. Owing to sonic damage having been sustained by the grow ing crops, factors commenced• by asking Is. to 2s. per qr. more money for English wheats ; but the demand for all kinds ruled very inactive, and sales took place at prices about equal to Monday last. We had a large quantity of foreign wheat on offer. Even the finest qualities met a dull inquiry, but no actual change took place in the quotations. There was very little inquiry for floating cargo of _ . . Grinding barley sold at late quotations but malting and distilling sorts were very dull on former terms. The malt trade was in a most inactive state at last week's prices. _ _ Very few home-grown oats were on offer. The oat trade was less active ; nevertheless, prices were fairly supported. Both beans and peas were very dull, at barely stationary prices. ilre had a slow sale for flour, at last Monday's currimey. CURRENCY PER IMPERIAL MEASURE. Wheat—Essex and Kent, red, new 43s to 51s Ditto, old Ditto, white, new 47s 56s Ditto, old —s —8 Norfolk and Lincoln, red, old —B —s Ditto, new Rye—Old —8 —s New Barley—Grinding...., 26s 29s Malting 373 38s Chevalier 3Bs 43s Malt—Suffolk and Norfolk s2s 66s Brown sos 52s Kingston and Ware s2s 64s Chevalier Oats—Yorkshire and Lincolnsh., Feeding 22s 7e Potato Youghal and Cork, black 23s 268 Cork, white 23s 32s Scotch, Feeding 238 32s Beans —Tick Pigeons Peas—Grey Maple -White 4os 49s Boilers Flour—Town-made Suffolk 32s 348 Stockton and Norfolk .... 32s 348 METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET. The total imports of foreign stock into London last week were 7,755 head. In the corresponding week in 1858 we received 7,109 ; in 1857, 5,828 ; in 1856, 5,439 ; in 1855, 7,880 ; in 1854, 4,212 ; in 1853, 10,811; and in 1852, head. IMPORTS INTO LONDON LAST 'WEEK. From. Beasts. Sheep. Lambs. Calves. Pip. Amsterdam Rotterdam Harlingen Hamburgh Dordt Antwerp Ostend — • . Boulogne 1 .. Calais ~ - 48 .. .. 13 Total 332 5,891 The yearly comparison of weekly imports is as follows : Beasts. Sheep. Lambs. Calves. Pigs. 1858 1,203 .. 4,062 .. 914 .. 630 .. 300 1857 544 .. 3,746 .. 662 .. 616 .. 260 1856 482 .. 2,993 .. 800 .. 818 .. 546 1855 BO9 .. 5,902 .. 333 .. 525 .. 500 1854 934 .. 2,255 .. 244 598 .. 181 Abcut an, average supply of foreign stock was on cffer here to-day, in middling. Fresh up to-day from our own grazing districts the arrivals of beasts were only moderate, both as to number and quality. For all kinds—if we except the primest Scots and crosses—the demand ruled inactive. Compared with Monday last, however, no change took place in the quota tions. From Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, and Northampton. shire about 1,300 short horns and crosses came to hand. The receipts from Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire were 1,100 Scots, short horns, crosses.; from other parts of England, 300 of various breeds ; from Scotland, 200 Scots and crosses; and from Ireland, 30 oxen, &e. The show of sheep was again seasonably large, and in fair condition. On the whole, the mutton trade was in a sluggish state ; but, compared with Monday last, no change took place in prices. The best old Downs sold at 4s 10d per 81bs. Lambs—the supply of which was good—moved off heavily, at barely late rates. About 1,200 sheep and lambs came to hand from the Isle of Wight. We were fairly supplied with calves, which met a dull inquiry, at late quotations. In pigs, next to nothing was doing, at previous cur•• rencies Per Sibs. to sink the offal. 1 a. d. s. d. Crse. &inf. beasts 3 0 3 2 Primecrs-wool do. Second qualitydo. 3 4 3 6 Pme.S'thdowndo. Prime large oxeit 3 8 4 2 Large crse. calves Prime Scots, &c. 4 4 4 6 Prime small do Crse. & inf. sheep 3 2 3 6 Large hogs Second quality do. 3 8 4 0 Small porkers Lambs, 4s 8d to 68 Od. Suckling calves, 18s to 21s ; and quarter .old store pigs, 19e to 225. TOTAL SUPPLY. I FOREIGN SUPPLY. Beasts Sheep and lambs 28,900 1 Sheep .............. 3300 Calves .. 270 ICalves .............. 202 Pigs 290 Pigs .......... , ... 60 s. d. s. d. 4 24 4 4 6410 3 84 2 4 4410 3 63 6 3 84 2 - - A statement and comparison of the supplies and prices of fat stock exhibited and sold in the Great Metropolitan Cattle Market, on Monday, July 5, 1858, and this day, Monday, July 4, 1859. Per 81bs, to sink the offals. July 5, 1858. July 4, 1859. a d. s. d. a. d. a. d. Coarse and inferior beasts . . Second quality ditto 3 4 3 6 3 4 3 6 Prime large oxen 3 8 4 0 3 8 4 2 Prime Scots, &c. . . . . 4 2' 4 4 4 4 4 6 Coarse and inferior sheep . . 3 0 3 4 3 2 3 6 Second quality ditto . . . . 3 6 310 3 8 4 0 Primo coarse-wooll e d ditt o . . 4 0 4 2 4 2 4 4 Prime Southdown ditto . • . 4 4 4 6 1 6 410 Lambs . Large coarse calves . . . 3 4 410 3 8 4 2 Prime small ditto Large hogs Neat small porkers . . . Beasts Sheep and lambs 24 0 80 28,900 Calves Pigs SUPPLIES ON SALE, July 6, 1857.---Beasts, 3,818; sheep and lambs, 24,980 ; calves, 301; pigs, 225. July 7, 1856.—Beasts, calves, 347 ; pigs, 395. 3 )746 ; sheep and lambs, 24,270 ; NBWGATE AND LEADENTIALL. The supplies of meat have slightly increased, but they are almost wholly confined to those killed hi the metropolis. The demand is much restricted ; nevertheless, we have very little change to notice in prices. Per 81bs. by the Carcass. s. d. e. . 1. Inferior Baef 2 10 to 3 0 Infr. Mutton Mid. d 0..... 3 2to 3 6 Mid, do Pm. lame do. 3 Bto 3 10 Prime do. Do. small do. 4 oto 4 2' Veal Large pork.. 3 2to 3 6 I Small pork Lamb, 4s 6d to 15s 6d. s. d. s. d. 3 2to 3 6 3 Bto 4 0 4 2to 4 6 3 Bto 4 8 3 Bto 4 4 BOROUGH AND SPITALFIELDS. Very few old potatoes are now on sale here, and their quotations aro uncertain: New qualities are coming steadily to hand, in good condition, and there is a steady inquiry for them, at from £3 lOs to £5 per ton. Foreign qualities aro worth only from £2 lOs to £3 lOs per ton. Last week's imports were 40 tons from Dunkirk, 218 baskets from Rot terdam, and 50 ditto from Antwerp. BOROUGH HOP. The bine is still progressing steadily, both in Sussex and Kent ; but the quantity of vermin is still large. For all kinds of hops, there is scarcely any demand, and prices aro almost nominal. Duty £lBO,OOO. WO,OL . There is a moderate, but by no MARKET means active, demand for most kind of English wool, at full quotations. In foreign and colonial qualities very little is doing, on former terms. Last week's imports were very large, viz., 2,427 bales from Sydney, 1,407 from Port Philip, 1,132 from Portland Bay, 1,390 from Launceston, 1,718 from New Zealand, 12 from Melbourne, 1,363 from Adelaide, 461 from Port Beaufort, 1,471 from Port Elizabeth, 989 from Algoa Bay, .and 300 bags from Hambro'. Linseed has been in mode have been fairly maintained continue large. Rapeseed m Canary, and all other descrip wand. In cakes a fair•avera per terms. 21 211 97 99 Ir 56 59 15. 5.0. 100 1R 11 6 all 1136 138 furnip,White,p.busms to 14s' Swede gustard, Brown._ 4t 8s lls White, new l2s 20s Tares, Spring, new.. 4sod 12s Canary, per quarter 568 u s Rye grass, new 22s 26s Clover,Xed Eng., et. —s a , F V O I 1. 1 i e t i n white sss -s Trefoil, new. — S —s There is only a moderate demand for tallow, yet prices are well supported. P.Y.C., on the spot, is selling at 55s 6d; for the last three months, 56s 6d per cwt. Rough fat, 2s 10d per 81bs. Closing Rusiness ---"------ Share Docks. Paid p rice. Done. _40,623 , 3 15,714 1855 . 1856. 1857. 1858. 1859. o3s 6d to 48a 3d to 5886 d to 50 6d's 6d to —___ --- -- 16 6 4 1(1,814 13,906 Stock Commercial lOO _ sto .., a Stock Do 4 per Cent .P ref . Min. 100 . —s 041 48s 6,1 —5 )d —s Od —s Od Stock East and West India lOO week 1, 5 59 2,111 616 789 920 Stock London lOO Ditto from June 1 8.607 8,983 5,463 3,931 4,221 880 893 2,428 2,456 51 ' 8 7 3d 538 Od 60s 2d 518 3d 558 9d 1 0 6 Stool St. Katharine lOO Stock Southampton lOO Stock Victori, - eaci f tri r flysl o Yl msll:aed:Jta.tty\iv.n..eelk.l 6, 5 7 5 7,008 8,083 8.518 6,041 'ZO . Do sci,v .4..4.... -....,! 15 r• Price of TOWn .... IDS. THIRD EDITION SUN OFFICE, Seven o' Clock. TATTERSALLe-(THIS EVENING.) The subjoined list calls for no remarks, save that the quotations for the Goodwood Cup are for the most part no minal, and that Brother to Rainbow was backed for money for the Derby. JULY STAKES. 6 to 4 agst Buccaneer (offered) 4to 1 agst Thessalian (offered) CUMBERLAND PLATE. sto 2 agst Paul (taken) 6to 1 agst Ronconi (taken) - Bto 1 agst Go-a-Head (taken) GOODWOOD CUP. 6to 1 agst Toxophilite 6to 1 agst Prioress 10 to 1 agst Union Jack 10 to 1 agst Leamington 12 to 1 agst Des Chiles GOODWOOD STAKES. 12 to 1 agst Harlestone (taken) 12 to 1 agst Lifeboat (taken) 100 to 6 agst Vanity (taken) 20 to 1 agst Compromise (take 22 to 1) ST. LEGER. sto 1 agst Summerside (taken) DERRY. 25 to 1 agst Trovatore (taken) 25 to 1 agst Nutbourne (taken) 40 to 1 agst Brother to Rainbow (taken) 45 to 1 agst Oxford (taken) 50 to 1 agst Von Stroom (taken) ARRIVALS AT NEWMARKET, May Morning, Leprechaun, Trovatoro, Buccaner, Lady Falconer, Nicholas Thessalian, Venus filly, Roman Candle, Chanoine, Fadladetn, Beeswax filly, New Forest Deer filly, Concertina colt, Hydromel, Knight of Kars; Apollo, Blue Ruin, and Antonio. ARRIVALS AT CARLISLE. Maucliline, Turnus colt, Wellington, Trip the Daisy, Wren, Lottery, Susannah, Buttercup, Paul, Abron, Prince of Denmark, Shafto, Racbacl, Barnton filly, Greystock, Miss Stewart, Lifeboat, Annie, Daniel, Maggie, and First Lord. NIPERIAL PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF LORDS—(This EVENING). The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack at five o'clock. NEW PEERS. 'Lord LYVEDEN (late Mr. Vernon Smith) took the oath and his seat as a pier of the realm. Lord LLANOVER (late Sir Benjamin Hall) also took the oath and his seat as a peer of the realm. PETITIONS The Earl of STANHOPE presented a petition from Aberdeenshire, praying that Marischal College may be pre served as a separate institution. The Earl of SHAFTESBURY presented a petition from Derbyshire, praying for the admission of the Bible into the Government schools in India. PETTY SESSIONAL DIVISION BILL. This bill was read a second time. PRIVATE BUSINESS. On the motion of Lord REDESDALE, the Border Counties Railway Bill was read a second time. THIRD READINGS. The following - bills v were read a third time and passed : Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire Railway (Station at Manchester), South Wales Pembroke and Tenby Junction Railway, Tyne Im provement, Kingston-upon-Thames Gas, North-Eastern Railway (Nidd Valley branch), London and North-Western Railway, Edgehill to Garsten), Great North of Scotland Railway, and Reading and Hatfield Railway. DIVORCE COURT Lord BROUGHAM moved that the return No. 44 in the minutes of the oth of June, delivered on the 27th of June be printed. The noble and learned lord said it was of importance that the exact amount of business might bo ascertained ; as it was, the increased amount of busi ness that had been suddenly thrown upon the court arose from the fact that until very recently the account which such powers at it possessed had been altogether unknown. The amount of judicial business rendered t absolutely necessary to determine whether or not it was further judicial and was required. It might be that the aid might only be temporary, but it was of importance that the ques tion should be settled. In fifteen months, the period of the establishment of the court, there had been no less than 285 petitions granted for dk;solution of marriage, and 105 for judicial separation, making in all nearly 400 cases in little more than a year. Out of this number, 37 divorces had been granted, but there were upwards of 110 cases waiting for consideration. The rules and regulations of the court he thought far from satisfactory, for as the procedure at pre sent existed the jury were very frequently deceived by the collusion between the suitors. Suits were often brought by arrrangoments made by the husband, wife, and her paramour, and he knew an instance in which the paramour actually paid the expenses of the husband's application for a divorce. In his opinion it was absolutely necessary that the Attorney-General, or some other officer appointed by the Crown, should be present to watch all the cases on the part of the public. The noble and learned lord said he trusted that the noble and learned lard on the woolsack would take the whole subject into his consideration, with a view of devising a remedy for the evils that at present existed. The LORD CHANCELLOR said he felt pleased the noble lord had brought the working of the Divorce Court under the consideration of the house. He agreed entirely with him as to the great necessity of some inquiry being made into the working of the court. What ho proposed should be done as a means of insuring the efficiency of the court was, that all the puisno judges should be members of the court, and the two of them, together with the Judge-Ordinary, should in turns sit with the Lord Ordinary, for the purpose of making full Courts, which would, he thought, greatly facilitate the business, until some definite arrangement could be made. There were some very serious alterations he thought it would be advisable to make, and he hoped in the course of a few days to lay a bill upon the table which would remedy the evils complained [LEFT SPEAKING.] HOUSE OF COMMONS-(THIS EVENING.) The SPEAKER took the chair at 4 o'clock. THE CHANCELLOR OP THE EXCHEQUER. Mr. Gladstone, introduced by Lord Harvey and Mr. Foster, took the oaths and his seat, on his re-election for the University of Oxford. PRIVATE BUSINESS. The Lords' Amendments to the Great WEstern Railway Bill, the Chichester Harbour Embankment, and Swansea Harbour Trust Bill, were considered and agreed to, and ordered to be read a third time. Onihe motion of Mr. C. FORSTER the following was ordered :—That the minutes of evidence taken before the committee on the Durham and. Cleveland Union Railway Bill, in session 1858, be referred to the committee on the Cleveland Railway Bill. BLACKBURN AND PRESTON ROAD AND BRIDGE BILL. Colonel PENNANT moved that the order that the Blackburn and Preston Road and Bridge Bill do lie upon the table, be read and discharged ; that the bill be referred to the committee on Group B, with leave to sit and proceed thereupon to -morrow.—Agreed to. On the motion of Mr. RIDLEY, the following was ordered :—That it be an instruction to the committtee on group 4 of railway bills, that they have leave to consolidate into two bills, in such manner as they shall think desira ble, all or any of the provisions of the Midland Railwayßill, the London and North Western Railway (Arrangement) Bill, the Burton upon Trent Railway Bill, and the Burton upon Trent Bridge Bill. • MR. CHISHOLM ANSTEY. Mr. E. JAMES presented a petition from the inhabi tants of Newcastle-on-Tyne, praying for an inquiry into the circumstances connected with the dismissal of Mr. C. Anstey, at Hong Kong. The hon. gentleman also gave notice that on the 12th inst. h 3 would move for the produc tion of all the papers relative to this subject. SALE OF SLAVES AT BRAZIL Mr. GRIFFITHS asked whether the British Consul at Rio had exercised his authority to prevent a certain con tract for the sale of slaves in Brazil, by the directors of a British Mining Company in that country, to ono Santos, from being carried into effect, although such sale professed to be under the sanction of a British court of law; and whether it was the intention of her Ma jesty's Government to support him in that course ? Lord J. RUSSELL said there was some misapprehen sion on the present subject. In 1827 her Majesty's consul at Rio applied to the Gcivernment for information whether such transactions as that alluded to wore legal, and the law offi cers of the Crown replied that by a recent statute, owners could sell tho slaves on their estates, but could not sell their children. This information had been forwarded to her Majesty's Minister at Brazil, and by him communicated to the parties interested. There could be no objection to the course proposed by the hon. member. EAST INDIA LOANS. Col. SYKES moved for an address for a return of all loans and repayments of debts at the several Presidencies in In dia, and in England, annually, from the year 1800 to the latest dates inclusive—specifying the rates of interest at which the several loans were contracted, with the annual gross revenue of each Presidency, and total annual revenue of British India from all sources; with a column showi ng the annual per-centage pressure of the interest of t he debts in relation to the gross revenu e. SA VINGS BANKS. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHE Q U ER, in answer to Capt. D. 0' CONNELI„ sa id it was not intended this ses sion to introduce any bil l for the better regulation of say ings banks. INDIAN FINANCE. the statement Secretary r f e o la r relative to thewh whether r ec i t t \MS intended to make any to tl • finance previous i e prorogation of Parliament, of Indian Mr. BRIGHT could fix allay whether he . - for making u- such statement? and Sir C. WOOD said he would make such statement prior to the prorogation of Parliament, but he could not asked (l t h state exactly what it would b e or when he would be in a position to make it. Mr. BRIGHT then gave notice that he would bring the subject forward in the course of a few days, in order that a matter of' such importance should be considered before the attendance of hon. members was reduced. Sir C. WOOD said he would bring the question forward shortly, but until ho obtained somo additional information to that he already possessed he would not be in a position to do so. THE OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF TRADE. In reply to Sir S. NORTHOOTE, Mr. FITZR OY said that directions had been given to make some necessary alterations in the 'office of the Board of Trade. early THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT. II In reply t o Si r H. WILLOUGHBY, Mr. GLADSTONE sa id it was hi s d es i re t o appo i n t as a day as possible for making his financial statement, but it was not his intention-to make a statement with re gard to any p ar ti cu l ar es ti ma t e a p ar t f rom th a t in comlana tion with the subject of the general expenditure of the country. ESTIMATES The Civil Service estimates were laid on the table. MANNING THE NAVY. Lord CLARENCE PAGET said, in reply to a question that had been asked on a previous evening, that it was the intention of her Majesty's Government to introduce a bill on the subject of manning the navy. NEW WRITS. • New writs were ordered respectively for Ashton-under- Lyne, vacant by Mr. Milner Gibson's acceptance of Pre sident of the Board of Trade; for Wolverhampton, vacant by the Hon. C. P. Villiers being appointed the Chief Com missioner of the Board of Works. PARLIAMENTARY REFORM. Mr. E. JAMES asked the First Lord of the Treasury whether it was intended by her Majesty's Government to introduce any bill to amend the representation of the people in Parliament during the present session ? Lord PALMERSTON said he could only' repeat the statement he had made the other evening, namely, that at the present period of the session it was not intended by her Majesty's Government to bring in any bill on the subject until the next meeting of Parliament. WORKHOUSES (ST. MARYLEB ONE, &c.) Mr. HANKEY moved a return showing the number of in-door and also of out-doorpoor (excepting lunatic paupers in asylums) receiving relief on the Ist day of January and the Ist day of July in the following years, viz., 1854, 1355, 1859;pr in each of the above also the total cost of maintenance 1858 and in-door poor years, and the average cost per head ; also the popula tion of each parish at the last census ; the number which each workhouse is calculated to hold, acc or di ng t o l existing Poor Law regulations respecting space and venti wlaotiruon;ouase of and the the tpaottri.ilsh of superficial ci N al i asryebone. Like returnpace occupi e d by th e for each of the parishes of Saint Pancras and Pad dington. Statement, whether the pauper children are maintained and educated in the workhouses or elsewhere. And, copy of a printed address from Mr. Faniall, Poor-law Inspector, delivered on Friday, the 11th of July, 1857, to the Directors of the Poor of Saint Marylebone, and of any answer which may have been received thereto. EAST INDIA (SALARIES, &c.) Mr. VANSITTART moved an address for returns of the salaries of the members of the Legislative Council for Bengal, North Western Provinces, Madras, and Bombay ; of the salaries of the clerks employed in the said Council; and of the expense of the house, offices, and printing in curred by the Legislative Council from the time of its establishment to the present period.—Agreed to POOR LAW BOARDS (PAYMENT OF DEBTS) BILL. The billwas read a second time, and ordered to be com mitted. LAW OF PROPERTY AND TRUSTEES RELIEF AMENDMENT BILL. This bill was also read a second time. JURY TRIAL (SCOTLAND) ACTS AMENDMENT BILL. This bill went through committee, and was ordered for third reading. CRIMINAL JUSTICE, MIDDLESEX (ASSISTANT JUDGE) BILL On the motion for the second reading of this bill, Mr. LOCKE KING moved as an amendment that it be read a second time that day six months. After seme discussion the amendment was withdrawn, and the bill was read a second time. DIPLOMATIC PENSIONS. Mr. M. MILNES obtained leave to bring in a bill to remove doubts as to the qualification of persons holding diplomatic pensions to sit in Parliament. THE THAMES. Sir M. PETO moved for leave to bring in a bill to pro vide for the prevention of noisome effluvia from the River Thames within the metrepolis. He said he did not mean to impeach any blame to the metropolitan board, nor in any way to shackle them in the discharge of their duties, and he also proposed to give them additional powers if neces sary. Mr. ME said that the board had expended a sum of £5,000 in carrying out the object in question, and the works were going on successful. The board had employed two eminent chemists to devise the best means of deodorising the sewage to purify the Thames for the future, and Dr. Miller was also engaged in discovering some agent for the same purpose, to be brought into immediate operation. He thought any legislative in terference at present would-be prejudicial, and the Metro politan Board were doing all in their power to remedy tho present state of the river and the sewage. (LEFT SITTING.) LAW INTELLIG.ENCB.-(THIS DAY.) HOUSE OF LORDS. Peers present—(The Lord Chancellor, Lord Brougham, • Lord Cranworth, Lord Wensleydale, and other Peers.) THIRD APPEAL.-SCOT'S MINES COMPANY AND ANOTHER V. LEADIIILLS MINING COMPANY. The Lord Chancellor reversed the decision of the Court below in this case, and the appeal was dismissed with costs. VICE-CHANCELLORS' COURTS. (Before the Lords Justices.) THOMPSON V. WHITELOCK-TWO APPEALS FOR JUDGMENT. This is an administration suit under the holograph will of the late Mr. Myles Whitelock, merchant, St. Paul's churchyard, City. The testator gave to each of his three brothers and six sisters £5OO, or their legal representatives, to be paid two years after his death ; two nephews £5OO, and two other nephews £3OO each; amounting together to £6,400. He then gave to his father and mother an annuity of £lOO. He then gave the residue to his wife, Sarah ) except £4,100 which she was only to have the use of during her life. Tice-Chancellor Sir John Stuart by his decree declared that, according to the true construction of the will, the widow was entitled to the whole residue of the testator's estate, except the legacies mentioned in the will, amounting to £l,lOO only. Double legacies were claimed, amounting to £0,500, but not allowed. Legatees dying in the life time of the testator, or before her death, their legacies lapsed and fell into the residue. Lord Justice Knight Bruce and Lord Justice Turner considered that it was not necessary to adopt any forced construction to this will, or to substitute any other words for those which the testator had used, and say that £4,100 was £6,500; that it was better to adhere to the words of the will, and, on the authority of the case Melish against Melish, there lordships were satisfied that the conclusion the Vice-Chancellor had come to was right. Their lordships affirmed the decision of the Vice-Chan cellor, and dismissed the appeal without costs. SHERIFFS' COURT. (Before Mr. Kerr.) EHRENBERGER V. LYONS-FEAST DAYS WITH THE JEWS. This was an action to recover 30s. for one week's wages in lieu of notice. Plaintiff is a journeyman in the employ ment of defendant, a master tailor. Plaintiff said that he had been engaged by defendant ten months ago, and ho agreed to work from Sunday to Friday. Plaintiff was absent on one particular Sunday the whole day, and upon his going on Monday morning defen dant summarily dismissed him. Mr. Buchanan, for defendant, cross-examined plaintiff, who said he absented himself on the Sunday to attend the circumcision of his child. Defendant—That is over by 10 o'clock in the morning, and plaintiff was smoking and drinking. His Honour—lt is well known that when a male ohild is born in Israel there is great rejoicing ; it is a feast day with the Jews, and if defendant knew of this circumcision, unless there was a prohibition, I think it is such a custo mary holiday that defendant should not have dismissed plaintiff. Mr. Buchanan—My client knew nothing of it. Defendant said that it was well known that a child had been born, and ho had asked Mrs. Lyons if she would bo godmother, and defendant godfather. Mrs. Lyons said she would be very glad, but Mr. Lyons would not take the trouble. Mr. Buchanan—Defendant has a very large establish ment, and employs forty people, and if they absent them selves on Sunday he only gets four days work out of them. Defendant said he did not give plaintiff pe rm i ss i on to absent him self, and he was discharged for doing so. a mall with ou t His Honour—ln law defendant is entitled to a ver di ct, but I think it is scandalous to discharge notice for absenting himself to perform a particular core money pertaining to his religion. LOAN SOCIETIES MUST SUE EY ALL THE PARTNERS. INGLES V. MADDOCK. This was a summons on a promissory note payable to Ingles, West, and another. The summons was taken out in the name of Ingle. Before seeing the note his Honour said that the plaintiff must be nonsuited, as the summons should be taken out in the names of the parties on the note. Mr. West said, that Ingle was present and defendant had signed the note. His Houour—That does not matter. Mr. West —But defendant owes plaintiff the money. His Honour —No, he does not. Ho owes it to Ingle, Wert, and another, and he must be nonsuited. Mr. West—Well, but what am I to do ? Will your Honour advise me ? His Honour-4 sit here to give judgment and not advice. Mr. Buchanan gives advice. lam not going to take away his business. Nonsuited. THIS DAY'S SHIPPING. LONDON, July 4.—Wind this day at noon—Northerly light, with fine weather. FALMOUTH, July 3.—Off port—Eventide, from Havan%. DEAL, July 4.—Arrived—Star Queen, from Bombay; Sailed—Queen sf Sheba, for Tobago. SOUTHAMPTON, July 3.—Arri ve d—Alhambra (steam er) ? from Lisbon, with £7,000 in specie; Tyne (s.), from the Brazils, with £51,644 in specie and £2,150 in diamo nds. PORTSMOUTH, July 3.—Wind E. by S•E' — Arr i ved— H.M.S. Harriett, from Hong Kong and t he Cape, with loss of bowspiit, eutwater, and figurehead, from contact laste Exodus, night off the Bill of Portland with tLLiverpool to Melbourne, which lost wizen chains, an d proceeded. G E 1 1 Morning. (BY SUBMARINE AID AN B , I F I s IT N LS D II , TEMoLEdGaltli.) Wind W. ; fide last hour's ebb ; cloudy. Arrived, July 3—Wilhelnuna, from Stralzund ; Juno, from Antwerp. Arrived, July 4—Lady Emma, from Dantzic. DEAL, Monday Morning. Wind W., light. passed, July 3—Queen of Sheba,. from London for Tcl)s,go. Anchored—Star Queen, from London, for Bombay. On an early day Mr. Maguire will draw the at tention of the Government to the necessity of granting a charter to the Roman. Catholic University of Ireland. I