The Sun. — London, England, 1859-01-13 00:00:00

rHE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 13, 1859, PORT PPLIIIIP AND COLONIAL GOLD MINING COMPANY. Incorporated by Royal Charter. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Warrants for the First Dividend of One Shilling per Share on the Shares of this company will be ready for delivery on and after MONDAY next, the 17th inst. BENJAMIN WILKINS, Secretary. 17, Grae echurch-street, London, 13th Jan., 18.59. N.B.—Lists for claiming the above may be obtained on ap plication a% the Company's Office. P OY.AL ENGLISH OPERA, COVENT GA RDEN, ursder the sole Management of Miss Louisa Fyne and Mr. W. Harrison THIS EVENING will be presented an entirely new and romantic Opera, by Mr. W. Balfe, entitled SATANELLA ; or, THE POWER OF LOVE. Conductor—Mr. Alfred Mellon. To conclude with the new Pantomime of LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD ; or, Harlequin and the Wolf in Granny's Clothing. Commence at Seven, ROYAL rniNcEss's THEATRE. Under the Management of Mr. Charles Kean. THIS EVENING will be presented Shakspere's Tragedy of MACBETH. Macbeth, Mr. C. Kean ; Lady Macbeth, Mrs. C. Kean. After which, a new grand Christmas Pantomime, entitled THE KING OF THE CASTLE; or, Harlequin Prince Diamond and Princess Brighteyes. THEATRE -ROYAL, HAYMARKET. Lessee, Mr. J. B. Buckstone. THIS EVENING will be performed THE BUSYBODY. Messrs. Buckstone, Farrell, &c. ; Mrs. E. Fitzwilliam and Miss Reynolds. After which, a new grand Comic Pantomime, entitled UNDINE ; or, Harlequin and the Spirit of the Waters. Commence at 7. ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE. Manager, Mr. Edmund Falconer. THIS EVENING the new Drama, entitled MARION DE LORME ; or. The Cradle of Steam : Madame Celeste, Mr. Vandenhoff, Mr, Emery, Mr. Falconer, &c. After which, will be produced the new Burlesque, written expressly for the Lyceum Company by Robert B. Brough, and entitled THE SIEGE OF TROY. The principal cha racters by Mrs. Keeley, Miss Julia St. George, Mrs. Weston, Miss I'ortman, Miss Talbot, Miss Kate Saxon, Miss E. Romer, &c. ; Mr. Emery, Mr. Charles Young, Mr. Ellerton, Mr. J. Rogers, Mr. Barrett, &c. ; Miss Rosins Wright, Miss M. Charles, Miss Harriet Dalton, &c. To conclude with the new Comic Pantomime, replete with new tricks and mechanical devices, entitled HARLEQUIN TOY HORSE ; or, The Cremorne Fete. Clown, Mr Charles Lauri ; Harlequin, Mr. John Lauri ; Pantaloon, Mr. Henry Lauri ; Columbine, Miss Jenny Lauri. Reduced Prices—Dress Boxes, 4s. ; Upper Boxes, 3s. ; Pit, 28. ; Stalls, ss. ; Gallery, is. Box-office upen from 11 to 5 daily. Doors open at half-past 6, to commence at 7 every evening. NEW THEATRE - ROYAL, ADELPHI. Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Benj. Webster. THIS EVENING, MR. WEBSTER'S COMPANY IS REQUESTED AT A PHOTOGRAPHIC SOIREE. Manager, Mr. B. Webster; Photographer, Mr. J. L. Toole; Memory, Miss Woolgar ; Everybody, by Everybody else. After which, GOOD FOR NOTHING. Messrr. J. L. Toole. Billing - ton, Eburne, and Miss Woolgar. Followed by THE BIRTHPLACE OF PODGERS. Mr. J. L. Toole, Mr. C. Selby, Mr. Billington ; Miss Kelly, Mrs. Chatterley. To conclude with the grand Christmas Pantomime, entitled MOTHER RED CAP ; or, Harlequin .Johnny Gilpin's Ride to Edmonton. Clown, Mr. Croueste ; Harlequin. Mr. Hilde brand; Columbine, Miss Hayman ; Pantaloon, Mr. Lupin() ; Sprite, Mr. Le Barr. ROYAL STRAND THEATRE. Lessee and Directress, Miss Swanborough. THIS EVENING, THE RULE OF THREE. After which, the new Extravaganza, KENILWORTH ; or Yc Queene. ye Earle, and ye Maydenne. And THE LITTLE SAVAGE . Commence at 7 o'clock. A STLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE Westminster-road. Lessee and Manager Mr. William Cooke. Immense Success of the new Pantomime. Dress Circle, 4s. ; Boxes, 3s. ; Pit, 2s, ; Gallery, ls. ; Upper Gallery, 6d. During the week, the great Eastern Spectacle of THE REVOLT IN INDIA ; •r, The Fugitives and their Faith ful Steed. After which SCENE'S IN THE CIRCLE by the Star Riders of Europe. - - - - To conclude with the great Operatic and Burlesque Eques trian Pantomime, entitled HARLEQUIN BARON MUN CIIAUSEN, AND HIS COMICAL CREAM COB CRUISER. Baron Munchausen,Mr. W. Anson; Harlequin, Mr. H. Hemmings ; Pantaloon, Herr Cole; Clown, Mr. A. F. Forrest ; Columbine, Miss Julia Weston. The grand Transformation Scene, introducing Mr. W. Cooke's beautiful and highly-tramed palfries, pronounced unpreeedentedly magnificent. The new scenery, including he matchless re presentation of the "New Palace of the Igeople, at Muswell Bill," perfect gems of art. _-..... Stage Manager. Mr. R. Phillips. A Morning Performance of the renowned Pantomime every Saturday, at Two o'clock. Carriages for day performances at half-past four, and for night representation at half-past eleven, CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.— Proprietor --C. MORTON. The public Is most respectfully informed that the FINE ARTS GALLERY, in connection with the above Hall, IS NOW OPEN DAY AND NIGHT, from 11 o'clock a.m. until 12 o'clock p.m. The New Gallery contains an extensive Collec tion of Pictures, by Ancient and Modern Masters and is also devoted to Art productions generally. The Proprietor feels he may confidently assert that, viewed altogether, the exist ing Musie Hall, the New Fine Arts Gallery, and the recently added Ante-Hall, will present an attraction which, whether as regards the architectural beauty of the structures them selves, or the varied and hitherto unattempted combinations within, will be found to be wholly without parallel in the Kingdom. The MUMICAL ENTERTAINMENT commences as usual al Seven o'clock. In addition to the usual entertainment, the SAUVLET FAMILY, of Amsterdam, Eight in number, whose varied instrumental performances have created so marked a sensa tion in the principal cities and towns of the Continent, will perform every Evening at Nine and Eleven o'clock. THE WEATHER.-SUN OFFICE, JAN. 13. THERMOMETER, TN THE SHADE. 51—highest since noon yesterday. 45—lowest this morning and during the night. 46—this day at noon. BAROMETER--30.50. WIND, North-Easterly; light, with hazy weather. THE SUN. THURSDAY. JANUARY 13, 1859. The people of England have had two great strug gles with their aristocracy within the memory of middle-aged men ; the first was for a hearing in the national councils, the second for bread; the impending struggle is one for power. Previously to 1832, except in times of tremendous excitement, the voice of the people was hardly uttered in the House of Commons. The landlord and the borough monger were almost alone audible there. The chief seats of manufacture and business gained a place in the Legislature ; then came the fight of the nation with its aristocracy for food. In this last battle we have been completely victorious. Scarcely a vestige remains of that extraordinary monopoly by which the landlords of the country compelled the people to take their dear loaf, and thousands to famish on half a one. By neither, however, of these defeats have the aristocracy lost their influence. To whatever extent they are lowered in public estimation, that result is wholly due to their selfish pertinacity in defending politi cal or pecuniary monopolies, and to their intoler able nepotism and incompetency in the adminis tration of the national business, and even of the very army itself. But the struggle now before us is one in which somewhat of their highly they must give up prized power. They are masters at present of the Crown and the people too. They look down calmly on the "populace" from their irresponsible House, knowing that popular indignation will wear itself out, fill the people's house with their minions through the counties and the small boroughs, and, biding their time, swamp all the onward efforts of Reformers in a host of proxies. Hereditary, but antiquated, titled timorousness and ignorance are a power, if it be a mud-bank power, which either diverts the stream of legislation into wrong channels, or altogether prevents its flow. There must now be a great change. When the subject of Russia's allowing the mouths of the Danube to silt up was first mooted in the House of Commons, Lord PAL MFAISTON told the house how the Turks had kept down the accumulations of mud, and even deepened the channel. They required every ship sailing down the stream to drag a large iron rake behind her ; by this means the mud was loosened, the depth of the channel increased, and ships of greater draught could navigate the stream. In like manner, since 1832, the numerous liberal measures - which have been carried through the Legislature by the breeze of popular favour have so far loosened the accumulated mud of hereditary privilege, that they have prepared the way for something of much deeper draught than any of them ; and a measure of Reform can now find a channel which the mud rakes of the last quarter of a century have been ' gradually preparing for it. The struggle will, of course, be a severe one ; it will probably be fought with weapons of all kinds. Downright resistance by the Upper House and its nominees in the Lower House will probably be re served for proposals giving real power to the people ; cunning will be employed in so conferring exten sions of the suffrage, and so readjusting the distri bution of seats, as to present the aspect of great liberality, while preserving all power to the old hands. It is, perhaps, useless to conjecture, and our expectations may soon be falsified by fact ; but ?ne of two things may be rationally looked for— either Lord DERBY will abide by his declara tion made when he took office, and as he de clared himself well content with things as they are, attempt but the smallest possible altera tions; or the Lord STANLEY party, aided by Mr. DISRAELI'S ingenuity, will propose a scheme which the multitude will accept, but by which conserva tism will retain power by the aid of democracy. To the first policy the objection is sufficiently obvious—that the Whigs and Radicals would at once displace the Ministry. To the second the objection lies—that the trick must be soon detected, and then again it would be difficult to retain office. A third course is indeed open, but how rarely can men in power bring themselves to adopt it—that of manly and frank confidence in the people. There is a strong basis for such a course in the present Cabinet. Its most popular member has already voted for the ballot ; and though but a young man, his influence with the House of Com mons and the country is perhaps greater than that of any other Minister. There are others quite dis posed to follow in his wake. They might, as a Cabinet, by the single proposal of the ballot, do more to strengthen themselves in office than by adopting all the other proposals together. The truth is, we do not know what the present consti tuency is, or how it would work if it voted freely. Rub off by the ballot the rust which hides its real character, and it might appear of very different metal to what it now does. It is very plain, too, that every constituency would be pleased with this concession. Not one public meeting yet has voted against the ballot; while in very numerous meet ings it has been loudly cheered, and declared to be a sine qua nen of any Reform bill. To-day our readers may see that a numerous meeting, in addi tion to so many, at Sheffield has given it the cordial sanction of that town. The speech of the American gentleman, PLINY MILES, Esq., is amusing and telling, and will well repay perusal ; especially when we are bantered with the nonsensical cry, " Don't Americanise our institutions." Happily, the ballot is English enough in everything ; but the great question is, whether the people shall do their own voting or vote at the bidding of their Whig and Tory masters. Royal, or quasi-Royal, speeches are now looked for with considerable anxiety. We have seen the extent of mischief occasioned by two of these addresses. One gratuitous, uncalled-for, and in the worst possible taste, being made by an Em peror to the representative of an Imperial brother, who was in attendance as his guest for the purpose of rendering him honour. The other delivered on a legitimate occasion, but so framed as to increase the terror and add to the apprehensions previously excited, causing, as we have already stated, a dimi nution in the saleable value of public securities throughout Europe, amounting to no less than sixty millions of pounds sterling. The speech of the PRINCE REGENT, at the opening of the Prussian Chambers, was looked forward to with intense interest, chiefly on account of the assertions boldly put for ward by the Austrian press, that he would, together with united Germany, resist any attempt to enforce the liberation of the Lombardo•Venetian kingdom from the iron grasp of Austrian des potism ! Indeed, it was positively declared that the Prussian and German troops would in the hour of danger rally under the Austrian standard, not for the purpose of resisting any invasion of " Father land," but of maintaining an oppressive and intoler able Government in Upper Italy. There is certainly nothing in the speech to sus tain this notion. It is eminently Prussian in its characteristics, and in some degree approximating to the ridiculous in its attempts at sublimity. It is of course egotistical. It would not otherwise suit the atmosphere in which it was delivered. "To preserve to the KING the prerogative of the Crown unscathed is one of the chief missions of the PRINCE'S Regency." Indeed, from the tenor of the entire address, it would seem to be the only one. He calls upon the deputies "to carry high the banner of Prussia, whereon is in scribed, King, by the grace of GOD, observance of law and the constitution, fidelity of the people, and an army conscious of victory, Justice, truth, and fear of GOD.'" This is, perhaps, the strongest assertion of the " right divine" that has been put forward in any quasi constitutional state since the days of the early STUARTS. Even JAMES I. could not have put for ward a more earnest claim " to do as he liked with his own." Everything is due by the people and the army to the SOVEREIGN, but there is no reci procity, nothing due by the MONARCH. Nor are the Deputies themselves placed in a much better position. It is true that they are requested "to assist the Government with their judgment and de votion ;" but it is only " in the course which he, the PRINCE REGENT, has taken with regard to Prussian policy, its glorious history, and its patriotic tra ditions." Lest, however, there may be any misunderstand ing, any possible doubt as to the extent of their powers, to prevent the insane notion that they could alter his fixed resolution, he adds, " A course which he is determined to pursue within limits immoveably fixed." We have heard of persons asking advice of friends, after they had irretriev ably committed themselves. They might elicit some approval of their views. But the PRINCE REGENT does not go through such a farce. He clearly indicates that he regards the deputies as little better than so many flunkies, who are bound " to assist the Government"—not with their own advice, for that is not asked for or required, but " with their judgment and devotion in the course which he is determined firmly to pursue within limits immoveably fixed." The allusion to foreign affairs is meagre, and must fall unpleasantly on the ears of Viennese politicians. The Prince declares that no change has taken place " in the relations of Prussia towards foreign countries, and all friendly connections with the Great Powers remain undisturbed." There is also a slight allusion to the Schleswig-Holstein question. It is not, However, of any great importance, being merely rather the assertion of a right to keep a question open than indicating any intention of immediate steps. The words given in Iteuter's summary by the telegram are—" The efforts of Government have always, in concert with the other German Federal Powers, been directed to wards obtaining for the German Duchies which are under the Danish sceptre the full exercise of those rights to which federal laws and the treaties between the German Diet and Denmark gave them well founded claims." This may, however, be regarded rather as a'pretest than as any direct intimation of resorting to strong measures to enforce the alleged rights of the German Duchies. Prussia will cer tainly take no active step, save for the advancement of its own private and peculiar interests. There is, however, as the old proverb declares, " a skeleton in every house ;" and there is some thing ominous in the speech of the PRINCE REGENT, notwithstanding its mild tone and pacific assur ances. He speaks of " the favourable state of the national finances, which will suffice to meet the current expenses, progressive increase in the salaries of public servants, and also any new or rising demands from other quarters." But not standing this satisfactory statement, he forthwith —like that insatiable glutton, OLIVER Twin—asks for more, and confidently expects that the de puties will readily vote a supply for increased outlays, which he considers required for the mainte nance of the Royal dignity, for augmenting the army force, for the support of the navy—which is in a flourishing condition—and for a successful de velopment of the country's welfare in all respects. What can this increased force be required for? It is certainly always advisable to be prepared for any alternative. Si vis pacem, pare bellum. And a strong force is essential to those who wish to preserve the peace. It is, however, susceptible of a double interpretation, and in such cases " the benefit of the doubt" must be given to the side of caution. When other nations increase their forces by land or sea, it is essential that England should follow suit, and act in a similar manner. A Cabinet Council was held yesterday at the official residence of the Chancellor of the Exchequer in Downing-street. The Ministers present were the Earl of Derby, the Right Hon. B. Disraeli, the Lord Chancellor, the Earl of Hardwicke, Mr. Secretary Walpole, the Earl of Malmesbury, Sir E. Bulwer Lytton, Gen. Peel, Lord Stanley, Sir John Pakington, the Right Hon. J. W. Henley, and Lord John Manners. The Duke and Duchess of Norfolk arrived at Norfolk House a few days since, from Arundel Castle, Sussex, for the season. The Earl of Derby and the Right Hon. J. W. Henley returned to town yesterday, from Windsor Castle. The Earl of Donoughmore has arrived in London from Ireland. The Earl Howe arrived at Curzon House on Tuesday evening, from Gopsall Hall, Leicestershire, for a few days. The Earl and Countess of Airlie are expected in town shortly from visiting Lord and Lady Stanley of Alder ley, at Alderley Park, Cheshire. The Countess of Antrim has left town on a visit to Lord and Lady Willoughby de Broke, at Compton Ver ney, Warwickshire. The Count Bethleum has arrived at the Bruns wick Hotel, Jermyn-street, from Vienna. Mons. Laffitte has also arrived at the same establishment, from Paris. Viscount and Viscountess Ebrington are passing the season at Madeira. Lady Granville Somerset has left the St. George's Hotel. The Right Hon. W. F. and Mrs. Cowper came to town yesterday from visiting the Earl de Grey, at Wrest Park, Bedfordshire. The Hon. George and Lady Alice Byng are stay ing at Hatchford Hall, on a visit to the Countess Dowager of Ellesmere. Sir Richard Bulkeley has arrived at the St. George's Hotel. From a return lately published it appears that the number of ships that entered the port of Hamburg in the year 1858 was 4,364, with crews of 44,540 men, against 5,067 in 1857, with crews of 51,746 men, and 51201 in 1856, with 49,264 men. The decrease of last year has been caused by the depressed state of trade. Of the various na tions the English were the most numerous, the total num ber of vessels sailing under the British ag being 1,698; the next being the Hanoverian, numbering 781. Only 22 ships belonged to the United States. DARING FEAT.—A woman named Morgan, about 40 years of age, residing at Swaffham Prior, Cambridge, b was usinc , a bucket which she had borrowed of a neighbour, the other day, to draw water from a well about 30 feet deep, when the bucket accidentally fell from the hook to the bottom. Fearing the displeasure of its owner, the borrower of the bucket immediately let down the rope and went down after it, stopping three times in her descent by setting her feet and back against the sides of the well. Having in this way reached the edge of the water, she found it necessary to call for assistance in returning, and some workmen hav ing at length been brought to the spot by her cries, by means of a cart-rope drew Mrs. Morgan to the surface, a good deal exhausted, hut otherwise uninjured. TIIE EARL OF CAITHNESS STEAMER.—On Mon day afternoon, this vessel was still stickini , fast on the Ear at Aberdeen. Exertions were, however, making at every low tide to ease her by taking off such of the cargo as could be got at, in lighters and canal boats. It is feared that her bot tom is seriously injured, as she is always full of water. Her poop deck also appears to be started. Preparations are mak ing to try and raise the steamer by pontoons, but the seabeing heavy, it is doubtful if she will stand much straining. A considerable quantity of general goods, mostly from houses in Edinburgh and Leith, have been brought or washed ashore. They consist of barrels, sacks of flour, saddlery, stationery articles, &c. The Earl of Caithness was built on the Clyde in 1857. SEA GULLS.--For some time past the flocks of sea gulls proceeding landward from Arbrqath have been im mense, some of them almost realising Wilson's description of the American flocks of doves as to numbers. "These birds," says a local paper, " are of great service to the far mer ; wherever they alight they clean the ground of grubs, and their fertilising droppings are equal if not superior to the best Peruvian guano. Although a pretty large strong-billed bird, yet they are quickly put to flight, as we have repeatedly seen, by a much lesser number of doves, the latter retaining the ploughed land for their own peculiar benefit, while the gull must be content to scrape the unfilled or go to his own briny lea." THE WILL OF A MILLIONAIRE. A few days ago the will of the late Geo. Holgate Foster, Esq., of the eminent mercantile firm of Knowles, Foster, and Co., Moorgate-street, was proved at Doctors' Commons, by his wife, who is the sole executrix, under £400,000 personalty. Mr. Foster has only been married four or five years, having lived, we believe, a bachelor until he was upwards of 60 years of age, and has left an only child, who is in arms. Assiduous in business, and kind and considerate to all, he was much respected by a large circle of friends. He took consderable interest in the welfare of some of our most useful and philanthropic societies, such as St. Bartholo mew's Hospital, the sanatorium of which he has munifi • cently endowed; the National Lifeboat Institution, of which he was vice president, and many other charities. He has left legacies, amounting to £5OO to each of his principal clerks, and various amounts to his many other dependents. He has also bequeathed legacies to St. Mary's Hospital, the Seamen's Hospital, the Lifeboat Institution, and several other metropolitan societies and hospitals. TESTIMONIAL TO MR. BAZLEY, M.P.—A meeting of gentlemen connected with the Chamber of Commerce at Manchester assembled in the Mayor's parlour, Town-hall, yesterday morning, for the purpose of presenting to Mr. Bazley, M.P., for 14 years president of the Chamber, a testimonial of respect. Among the gentlemen present were Mr. John Cheetham, M.P., Mr. H. Ashworth (vice-presi dent), Mr. Malcolm Ross, Mr. J. Pender, Mr. A. Finley, Mr. J. Slagg, and Mr. W. R. Callender. The testimonial was a handsome and massive silver centrepiece, to be used either as an epergne or a candelabrum. The manufacturers are the Messrs. Garrard, of London, and it is valued at 400 guineas. It bears the following inscription :—" Presented by the members of the Chamber of Commerce and Manu factures at Manchester, to Thomas Bazley, Esq., who held the office of president during a period of 14 years." Mr. Mackie, the mayor, presided, and the presentation was made by Mr. H. Ashworth. Mr. Bazley, in thanking the meeting for this handsome tribute of respect, referred at some length to the part he had taken along with the Chamber under his presidency in the free trade question, and in efforts to pro mote freedom of commerce generally. CHURCH-RATE DISPUTE.—Mr. William Jarrett and Mr. John Farmer appeared to summonses, on Tuesday, before the bench of magistrates at Bearstead, Kent, at the instance of Messrs. Wilkins and Joy, churchwardens of Sutton Valence, for refusing to pay a sum of 7s. 71d., respectively due from each of them, on account of a church rate of 6d. in the pound, made on the 23d October last. Mr. Monckton, solicitor, appeared for the churchwardens ; and Mr. Bennett, of Ludgate-hill, City, for the defendants. It appeared from the examination 'of several witnesses, that in the year 1825 the sum of £l,OOO was advanced by Captain Sullivan and Sir J. Filmer for the re-building of the parish church, the rates of the parish being mortgaged for the re payment of the amount. The stipulated payments not hav ing been made from year to year (and by which the debt ought long since to have been entirely liquidated) the de fendants objected to the payment of a retrospective rate, on the ground that the debt should have been paid off by their predcessors. After some deliberation the bench decided upon dismissing the summonses, on the ground that suffi cient cause had been shown by which the legality of the rate was disputed, leaving the churchwardens to seek a remedy in the superior courts. A large number of other ratepayers have refused to pay similar demands made upon them for the like reasons, and in the meantime the church wardens have been called upon to pay the last year's instal meat of the mortgage debt. IS AN ATTORNEY EXEMPT FROM SERVING THE OFFICE OF MAYOR. F—This question having recently come before the town council of Newcastle-under-Lyme, the town clerk, by the direction of the council, prepared a case, em bodying that known as Gerad's case, reported in 2, W. Black stone, p. 1,123, wherein a lawyer residing in the county of Middlesex was balloted to serve in the militia, but claimed exemption on the ground that he was in full practice. It was, however, held in this case that exemption could not be so claimed, as it was possible for the defendant to have com muted the service by payment of a fine of .£lO to provide a substitute, and he consequently lost his case. The case was submitted to W. N. Welsby, Esq., and at the meeting of the town council on Tuesday evening the opinion of that gentle man was read. The learned counsel expressed his concur rence in the view of the law as laid down in Gerad's case, which he considered to be analogous to the on e before him, and hence that Mr. Udall was liale to pay the fine. Alder man Dickson proposed that proceedings be taken for the recovery of the penalty of £5O. Alderman Hallum seconded the motion, which, after some discussion, was carried. LATEST NEWS. OPENING OF THE PRUSSIAN CHAMBERS. The following telegrams were received at Mr, Reuter's office :-- BERLIN, JAN. 12. The Prince Regent opened the Chambers in person this day, and the following is a summary of his speech : He laments the protracted sufferings of the King, and fully recognising the high calling of the De puties, requests them to assist Government with their judgment and devotion in the course which the Prince Regent has taken with regard to Prus sian policy, its glorious history, and its patriotic traditions—a course which the Prince Regent is de termined firmly to pursue within limits immoveably fixed. To preserve to the King the prerogative of the Crown unscathed is one of the chief missions of the Prince's regency. The speech describes the general condition of the country as satisfactory, and promises measures for increased development of railway communication and other purposes, in order to the further improvement of the country's well-being. He mentions the pleasing fact that the number of judicial inquisitions and of convicted prisoners has diminished, and regards it as a proof of a ten dency to an improved state of national morals and of the wholesome influence of the existing state of Prussia's penal laws. Government will take into its consideration their still further improvement. It will also advise on the regulation of unsettled rules relating to the administration of public affairs, so that the possibility of official abuse may be prevented. The Budget displays a favourable state of the national finances, which will suffice to meet cur- rent expenses, progressive increase in the salaries of public servants, and also any new or rising demands from other quarters. The Prince Regent proceeds to say :—" I confi dently expect that the Deputies will readily vote a supply for increased outlays, which I consider re quired for the maintenance of the royal dignity, for augmenting the army force, for the support of the navy, which is in a flourishing condition, and for a successful development of the country's welfare in all respects. " You will perceive from the Budget how much care I have continually devoted to the improve ment of our army, which has always with un shaken devotedness known how to struggle for and maintain the honour of Prussia as well in war as in peace. "No change has taken place in the peaceful relations of Prussia towards foreign countries, and all friendly connexions with the, great powers re main undisturbed. " The efforts of the Government have always, in concert with the other German federal powers, been directed towards obtaining for the German duchies, which are under the Danish sceptre, the full exercise of those rights, to which the federal laws and the treatises between the German Diet and Denmark gave them well founded claims. " The first time I addressed the Deputies of this country as Regent I called upon them to carry high the banner of Prussia, whereon is inscribed, King, by the grace of God, observance of law and the constitution, fidelity of the people and of an army conscious of victory, justice, truth, fear of God.' " Forward help me to carry high this banner. He who follows it follows me. Let us leave to succeeding generations the old Prussian spirit, which finds expression in the unanimous shout of ' Long live the King !'—a shout which, though mingled with sorrow, is nevertheless enthusiastic." OPENING OF THE SARDINIAN CHAMBERS. The Piedmontese Gazette gives an account of the opening of the Piedmontese Chambers by the King in person. Long before the hour fixed upon, the gates of the Palazzo Madama were besieged with persons provided with tickets. The gallery of the first floor was soon filled with ladies, and the upper gallery with gentlemen, while the members of the diplomatic body in full uniform, and other distin guished personages, occupied the tribune to the right of the throne. At a quarter past 10 the Prince of Piedmont arrived, dressed in the uniform of a colonel of the national guard, and accompanied by H.R.H. the Duke of Aosta. The King left the Royal Palace at half-past 10, accompanied by the Prince of Carignan and a brilliant staff, and was received at the entrance of the Palazzo Madama by the deputations of the two Chambers. His Majesty was loudly cheered on entering the ball, and, on silence being restored, read the following speech, in a firm voice : " Gentlemen of the Senate and Chamber 01 Deputies,—The new legislature inaugurated a year ago has not deceived the hopes of the country, nor my expectations. By its enlightened and loyal aid we have overcome the difficulties which beset our interior and foreign policy, thus strengthening those broad principles of nationality and progress which are the foundation of our free institutions. (Marks of approval.) Continuing in the same direction, you will this year introduce new improve ments into the various branches of legislation and public administration. "In the course of the preceding session some bills relating to the administration of justice were laid before you. I trust that in taking them again into consideration you will provide for the reor ganisation of the magistracy, the institution of Courts of Assize, and the revision of the Code of Procedure. You will again be called upon to de liberate upon the reform of the administration of the communes and provinces. The great interest it awakens will induce you to give the subject your most careful attention. Some modifications of the law on the National Guard will be proposed to you, which, while they leave the foundations of that noble institution untouched, will introduce into it the improvements, suggested by experience, calcu lated to render its action at all times efficacious. (Applause.) " The commercial crisis, which has not spared our country, and the calamity which has repeatedly fallen upon our chief staple, have diminished the income of the State, and prevented the hoped for realisation of a complete balance between the expenditure and the revenue. This will not pre vent you from conciliating, in the budget of the coming year, the wants of the State with the prin ciples of the strictest economy. " Gentlemen of the Senate and Chamber of De puties,—The horizon in which the new year rises is not perfectly serene—(general sensation)—never theless, you will resume your Parliamentary labours with your accustomed alacrity. Relying upon the experience of the past, we shall meet the even tualities of the future with resolution. (Loud and prolonged cheers.) Our country, though small in extent, has acquired credit in the councils of Europe, because it is great with regard to the ideas it represents and the sympathy it inspires. [These words, says the Piedmontese Gazette, were pronounced by his Majesty with great emphasis, which created a deep sensation among the public, and were received with immense cheers.] This condition is not free from danger, since, while we respect treaties, we are not insensible to the cry of grief which reaches us from many parts of Italy. [The Piedmontese Gazette states that the King pronounced these words with great emotion, and that the hall again resounded with loud applause and enthusiastic cheering.] "Strong in concord, and confiding in our rights, we shall await the decrees of Divine Providence with prudence and resolution." The last words elicited fresh enthusiasm, and the cheers continued until the Minister of the Interior declared the session of 1859 to be opened. TURIN, WEDNESDAY. Three steamers, with Austrian troops, have arrived at Venice. Signor Ratazzi, a decided and energetic member of the Liberal party, has been elected President of the Chamber of Deputies. Deprelio and Fuchio, also Liberals, are the Vice- Presidents. The Piednzontese Gazette has published a second article' on the navigation of the Danube, likewise against Austria. NAPLES, JAN. 8 Notwithstanding the consultation of the advocates in the matter of the Tarento Railway, the Neapo litan Government refuses to entertain any jurisdic tion. Every investigation of the affairs only raises difficulties. PARIS,' WEDNESDAY EVENING, Prince Napoleon leaves Paris at eight o'clock to morrow evening for Turin, where he will remain eight days ; returning as soon as the ceremony of bethrothal has taken place with the Sardinian Princess. CONSTANTINOPLE, JAN. 10, Kapukiaja has delivered to-day to the Porte the petition of the Skuptschina for the confirmation of the election of Milosch. Prince Milosch is already at Bucharest, ready to leave for Belgrade. FRANCE. PARIS, WEDNESDAY. The Marshals charged with commands in the great military districts, and Generals commanding military divisions who are on leave of absence, have received orders from the War-office to return to their posts. It is stated that the Rear-Admiral commanding the Austrian squadron in the Adriatic, and who was about to proceed to the Levant, has been ordered to return to Trieste. Captain Prince Nicholas, of Wurtemberg, who commands the steam corvette Dandolo, is to proceed to the Pincus, to protect Austrian subjects in Greece. The late death of the Archduchess of Austria prevented Baron de Hubner from being present last evening at the ball at the Tuileries. BOURSE, Jan. 12.—The market has been, and is still, in a very 'feverish state, and prices have had repeated variations, but, however, with a slight improvement in the dispositions of specula tors. Threes have been done at 68f. 25c., but are now 67f. 80c. ; Mobilier has varied from 725 f. to 7701. ; Orleans done at from 1,300 f. to 1,275 f. ; Lyons, 847 f. 50c. to 810 f. ; Southern, 525 f. to 520 f. ; Eastern, 655 f. to 650 f. ; and Austrian, 552 f. 50c. to 545 f. The following were the last quotations:- 4i per Cents. 95 Do. end month 3 per Cents 6B 50 Do. end month 6B 30 Bank Shares 2BOO Credit Mobilier Do. ; Account 770 Cr&lit Foncier Belgian 41 - Piedmonteso (5) Roman 9l 50 Austrian Spanish Threes - 1 Home Debt RAILWAYS. Cash. Account. Orleans Northern ... 9lO .. 920 New ditto 790 .. 785 Lyons and‘Maditerranean B3O .. 827 50 New ditto — • • -- -- Geneva • Midi .. Southern Western Eastern Grand Central — .. —-- Sardinian 4OO .. 410 Austrian Exchange on London, at s i g ht, p aper , 25f. 15c. ; money, 25f. 121 c.; three months, paper, 241. 97fc. ; money, 24f. 95c. SPAIN. The following telegram has been received : " MADRID, Jan. 10.—The Gazette publishes a Royal decree suspending the recruiting for the colonies." The Madrid journals of the 7th state that the Queen on the occasion of the Epiphany (twelfth night), had, in accordance with ancient custom, held a reception of the members of the two Chambers and of the great public bodies, at which brief complimentary addresses were delivered. The Council of State is engaged in examining a project for the immigration of Chinese labourers into Cuba. The Emperor of Morocco, to prove to the Spaninrds that he was determined to fulfil the engagements entered into with them, had sent an officer to the Riff to see that the Spanish prisoners were given up to them. _-, ' ••' , ' ' u 1 • .. - j , .. . . '. 0 f. 4 4', - 'S. '6161 ;,,t'l . 1 . 2 ''''' - '411111% • 'ti • ;.. --4 *•3OV- ' - ''' cA i.IN a& I kl, i t 0 tt: _,., INDIA AND CHINA. We have received, via Trieste, in anticipation of the mail, files of papers from Calcutta to the Bth Dec., and from Hongkong to the 30th. Nov. We take the following from the Calcutta English man of the Bth Dee.:— " The principal.event which we have to record by the present mail is the surrender of the Nawab of Banda, who was one of the leading rebel chiefs, and hitherto successfully escaped all pursuit. MP other rebel chief, Tantia Topee, is still at large, and baffles all efforts of the forces which have repeat ' edly endeavoured to cut off his retreat, though several times it appeared that he could not avoid falling into our hands. From the official intelli gence furnished to the press, and which will be found in another column, it will be observed that the operations of the several moveable columns, spread over a large tract of country, consisted chiefly in the dispersion of the rebels without any decisive blow being struck, and that in fact there has been a great deal of marching and counter marching, crossing rivers, and re-crossing, and various other movements, the object of which is as unintelligible as the results of them are unsatis factory. The sentence of transportation passed some months ago upon his Majesty the ex-King of Delhi has at last been carried into effect. The flat which brought the ill-fated King down from Allahabad arrived a few days ago at Diamond Harbour, where her Majesty's ship Megwra was in readiness to receive the prisoner on board, to convey him to his final destination. His Majesty was accompa nied by two of his wives, and'several other mem bers of his family, who follow him in his exile. The party had taken care to provide themselves w ith every. comfort that could be thought of, and evidently bear their misfortunes with the true Moslem submission, and in as good spirits as if they were going on a-pleasure excursion. " It was industriously circulated, not officially, that he was to be conveyed to Rangoon, but as no possible reason for such a destination could be given, it was generally disbelieved, and it gra dually oozed out that the Cape of Good Hope was to be honoured with the custody of the aged assassin." INFORMATION FURNISHED BY GOVERN- MENT. The following items of news were supplied by Government : " Service Message from G. F. Edmonstone, Esq., dated Allahabad, 20th Nov., 1858. " Tantia Topee crossed the Tapteo to the southward on the 16th." Service Message? from Sir R. Hamilton, dated Indore, 18th . Nov., 5.30 p.m. " Captain Keating reports from Asserghur on tho 17th that the rebels had recrossed the Taptee north. Six hundred rebel horse plundered Khungeva, on the 17th. Capt. Buckle was at Hurdaon on the 15th ; Brigadier Parke to arrive On the 16th. One hundred Highlanders will be at Mundlaisur on the morning 'of the 19th. Boorhamporo quite safe."— ' Englishman , Nov. 23. Service Message from G. P. Edmonstone, Esq., dated Allahabad, 22d Nov., 2.45 p.m. " Th© following message from Sir Robert Namihon is forwarded. The names of places have been very badly de livered, and it is impossible to trace them. Message begins : The main body of rebels are reported to be at Pipode, 500 rebel cavalry having plundered Khurdwa, are said to have gone to Desangunge at Koomalaria, 10 miles on the road from Baittoor to Carnah. On the 15th, Brigadier Parke and Captain Buckle were at Hama. On the 16th Colonel Beech er was at Souldenando, not far from Ellchan pore, by last intelligence. Captain Keating at Asseerghur. 100 Highlanders at Mundlaisur, and captain Herbert will be there to-day. North bank of the Nerbudda watched. Colonel Lockhart's to be at Sehore.'—Message ends. " We have just heard from Lucknow that part of Briga dier Troup's column, on the 18th, attacked and defeated the rebels under Feroze Shah and Ismael Khan, and took nine guns. Our loss—two Europeans and six natives killed and wounded."—Englishinan, Nov. 24. " Service Message from G. F. Edmonstone, Esq., dated Allahabad, Nov. 24. " The following information received from Sir R. Hamil ton forwarded. The names of places are not at all traceable. The Mahomedan party appear to have separated from Maha rattas. Tantia Topee and Rao Sahib are at Kandwa, and with, according to Capt. Keating's account, 3,000 mounted men. Pindare is much distressed. Mundleshur North Bank quite secure. I have been endeavouring to form a detach ment of Highlanders and Sowars to move to Julrana. Adil Mahomed and Nawab of Bonno, with Mann Sing, near Seronge. , Brigadiers Lockhart and Smith after them. The Nawab of Banda has left the rebels' camp and on his way to General Mitchell."—Englishinan, Nov. 26. " Service Message from G. F. Edmonstone, Esq., dated Allahabad, Nov. 27, 3.15 p.m. " Sir R. Hamilton reports that the Nawab of Banda arrived in General Mitchell's •camp on the evening of the 19th, and that Tantia Topee and Rao Sahib have not gone to Sindwa, but crossed the Bombay road towards Burwanee. The intelligence of the surrender of the Nawab of Banda has just been confirmed by a message dated 20th November from General Mitchell's camp. The following intelligence had been received from Lucknow. On the 25th, General Grant crossed the river Gogra, without opposition. The enemy, 4,500 strong, fled, losing 100 men and six guns. Our loss, two wounded.' " " Service Message from E. A. Samuells, Esq., dated Patna, 27th of November, 4.10 p.m. " On the 25th, at midnight, Brigadier Douglas completely surprised a body of 300 rebels in the hills. 40 sepoys' bodies were found on the ground. 116 muskets, including five Enfield, 150 pouches of ammunition, 153 swords, 16 horses, and all their cooking utensils fell into our hands. 50 rebels are said to have been killed on a previous date by the troops from Mirzapore. " Of those who fled before Colonel Walter a considerable number are said to have dispersed to their villages ; the rest, now reduced to about 400 or 500, were last heard of at Air (?) yesterday forenoon hurrying south ; they sent a party to the Ganges to look for boats, but found the steamers on the alert and were obliged to retire."—Englishman, Nov. 10. " Service Message from G. F. Edmonstone, Esq., dated Allahabad, Nov. 23, G p.m. " The following intelligence is supplied by Sir Robert Hamilton. The names of places are not all traceable. Major Sutherland, with a company of the 92d and 50 men of the 75th, on camels, and Captain Herbert, with some Sowers of my escort, came on Tantia Topee's force leaving Rae pore, killed 40 of the enemy, and re-took the two guns they had taken from . lndore. The pursuit was kept up when the information left, the rebels making for Burwanee, and Captain Keating, with Brigadier Parke's column, arrived at Jarlueam, and pushed in to reinforce Major Sutherland, General Mitchell is at Bonnagoon, and will reach Jaralpara to-morrow." " Copy of Service Message, by Electric Telegraph. "From Patna, 29th of November. " From E. A. Samuells, Esq., Commissioner. " To Calcutta and Sasseram. "To A. R. Young, Esq., Secretary to the Governmen of Bengal, and Brigadier Douglas. " The rebels, now reduced to about 300 in number, at tempted to cross the Ganges at Buhorunpore, but were driven back by the gunboats. They were moving westward along the banks of the river when last seen. Colonel Sey molt. had unfortunately gone off towards Doomraon, on hearing a report of rebels near Bhowsoe, but it was hoped he would return in time to prevent the rebels getting over. Colonel Walter is guarding the Soano. The sepoys are coming in fast, and, dispersing to their homes.".—English man, Nov. 30. " Copy of Service Message from G. F. Edmonstone, Esq. dated Allahabad, 29th November. " The following intelligence has been supplied by Sir R. Hamilton, dated Indore the 28th. Tantia Topee and the rebels have recrossed the Nerbudda near Burda, and are moving towards Aipserah. Brigadier Parke crossed the Nerbudda at Mahpore on the 27th, Captain Herbert and Major Sutherland at Bhakepore. Rebels supposed to have gone towards Khoorsee and Amjessrah." " Copy of Service Message by Electric Telegraph. " From Patna, Nov. 30, 1858. " From E. A. Samuels, Esq., Commissioner. " To Calcutta and Sasseram. " A. R. Young, Esq., Secretary to Government of Ben. gal, and Brigadier Douglas. " The rebels under Hurkishen Singh have been moving along the banks of the river, their number being reduced to about 200 cavalry and 150 infantry. The mounted police and cavalry hung on them, and Col. Seymour marched parallel to him with his guns along the trunk road. At one o'clock yesterday the enemy were at the extremity of a large dearah, and could go no further. Information was despatched to Col. Seymour, but from some cause unex plained did not arrive, and night coming on, the cavalry were obliged• to retire. A party of rebels under Meghur Singh, about 300 strong . , was 13 miles west of Jugdespore yesterday morning. They were making for the Ganges, and will doubtless join the party under Hurkishen Singh."— Englishman, Dec. 1. Copy of Service Message from G. F. Edmonstone, Esq. dated Allahabad, Ist Dec., 8 p.m. " The following information from Sir Robert Hamilton, dated Indore, 30th Nov., is forwarded. The rebels, after crossing the Nerbudda, went to Kookassee, and thence to Ali Raipoor. They are going towards Dehund and Guzerat. Brigadier Parke in pursult." " Copy of Service Message by Electric Telegraph. " From Patna, 2d Dec., 1858, 10 a.m. " From E. A. Samuells, Esq., Commissioner. " To Calcutta. " To A. R. Young, Esq., Secretary to the Government Bengal. " The Shahabad rebels are now thoroughly dispersed. Colonel Seymour marched on the morning of the 30th to Oodhora, and found that, after throwing their muskets into the river, that part under Hurkishen Singh had dispersed in twos and threes. Hurkishen Singh, with five others, was said to have gone4;outh, having failed to procure a boat in which to cross the river. Meghur Singh, with about 100 men, is still in the west thanah ; but Brigadier Douglas has gone in that direction, and his band will also no doubt soon disperse. Three Madras Sowars have been murdered by a party of about 20 rebels near Mohoneah, and we hear that Ununr Singh and Seedha Singh, and about 200 Sepoys, are in the Majeatah Pergunna of Zillah, Behar, near Palamow."— Englishnzan. Dec. 3. " Copy of Service Message by Electric Telegraph. "From Patna, Dec. 3, 1858, 1 p.m. " From E. A. Samuells, Esq., Commissioner. "To Calcutta. " To A. R. Young, Esq., Secretary to the Government of Bengal. "Mr. Money reports that the bands of Hurkishen Singh and Meghur Singh are now both completely dispersed, and that the rebels may be considered at an end in Shahabad. The only quarter from which a renewal of disturbance may be feared is Palamow, where a body of Sepoys under Seeda Singh and Ram Bahadoor Singh have taken refuge ; they will probably be joined by litirkishen Singh, Meghur singh, and the rest of the leaders, who are now hiding in Shaha bad."—Englishman, Dee. 6. " Service Message from G. F. Edmonstone, Esq., dated Allahabad, Dec. 4. "The following information is supplied by Sir Robert Hamilton, dated Indere, the 3d. Brigadier Parke sur prised the rebels at Corahandipore on the let, and killed 300. Rebels dispersed in several directions. The Nawab of Banda arrived at Mhov on the Ist inst."—Englishman, Dec. 7. COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. (Froth the Calcutta Englishman of Dec. 8.) On the 25th ult. the electric telegraph reported the arrival of the Peninsular and Oriental Company's mail steamer Alma in Madras on the 23d idem, and we received the heads of political and commercial intelligence by that opportunity. On the 27th the Alma arrived here. On the 29th the tele graph from Bombay reported the arrival of the mail from London of the 2d of November on the 27th ult., and fur nished us with the usual political and commercial intelli gence. On the 6th inst. we received our letters and papers via Bombay of the 2d of November from London. The Produce Market.—We have again to report un favourably of this market. The high prices demanded by the merchants in the Bazaar, and the late unfavourable accounts received from home, have taken our exporters aback. Yet prices keep up; and we are utterly at a loss to account for this dimness on the part of holders. During the fortnight under review a moderate business has been done in produce. Indigo not so brisk as at the commencement of theseason: ltaw silk quiet and value drooping: Sugar in no demand for Great Britain. Salt petre dull and declining. The-Import Market..—We have again to report an active market in piece goods, caused by the favourable accounts received from the up-country marts, and the light arrivals and stocks here during the past month, which have led to a further advance of 1 to 2 annas upon our last quotations. y ar ns, although firm, are rather quiet in demand, but an improvement is soon expected, as the imports have been light. Govel;nment Securities.—Still neglected, and the market is without animation, but so soon as the easy mode of enfacement here, and effectual transfer from one to another by endorsement in England, is understood, there can be no doubt but that the improvement mill be considerphle. The Money Market.--We have no change at all to notice under this hcad. Joint-Stock Shares are supported, especially those of the India General Steam Company, 2,300 being the quotations of these. Exchange.—A fair amount of business has been done for the mail at 21d. to 21d. for first-class credits, and 2s. ld. to 2id. for documents on London. Freights.—The market still continuos very dull, and rates to Great Britain, France, and An ierica are still very low. CHINA. (From the Overland Friend of China of November.3o.) The English mail of the'9th ult. arrived here on the 22d inst.—its 44th day from London. After concluding the arrangement of new regulations for trade, the Earl of Elgin and suite left Shanghai on a voyage up the Yang-tse-kiang. Excepting that the heavier steamers succeeded in getting over the shoals, about 40 miles up, within fbur days after leaving the Wong-poo, we know nothing of the expedition as yet. Baron Gros had not signed the regulations for trade to be attached to the French treaty when the last mail was despatched. It is not improbable that his Excellency prefers keeping something in connection with these matters for final settlement in the south. The United States Commissioner, Mr. Reed, is now in Macao, and has furnished a section of the local press with a copy of the new tariff. Tonnage in China is still most abundant—stand ing for this report as 196,173 tons, against 197,926 of the last. Of tea exports westward we have for the fortnight the following notes :—From Shang hai, 5,766 tons ; Foochow, 1,512 tons ; Amoy, 1,720 tons ; Canton, 3,664 tons ; Macao, 1,089 tons. Of provincial news we have not much authentic. There are reports of serious disturbances within a hundred miles of Canton—the only confirmation of them being the difficulty of obtaining certain articles of consumption, paper, for instance, at the same rates as before. As we did not believe what was told us in Canton, we sent a man to Fatshan, who brought back the same story, and this leads us to believe there must be some truth in it. We have nothing new from Cochin China. Sir John Bowring left this for Manilla in her Majesty's ship Magicienne yesterday. COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. HONGKONG, Nov. 29. ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION. On London.—Six months' sight, 4s. &id. On Calcutta.—Three days' sight, 224r5. per 100 dols. On Bombay.—Three days' sight, 224r5. per 100 dols. Gold Leaves.-22,85 dols. per tad. Gold Ear.-22,90 dols. per tad. Sycee Silver.-7f per cent. premium. OTHER BILLS. On London.—Six months' sight, 4s. 9d. to 4s. 9id. On Calcutta.—Three days' sight, 224 per 100 dols. On Bombay.--Three days' sight, 224 per 100 dols. AMOY, Nov. 24. Exchange.—Mexican dollars, 1 per cent. discount. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL SCIENCE. Yesterday Mr. Hastings, general secretary to the National Association for the Promotion of Social Science, attended a numerous meeting of the mer chants, manufacturers, clergy, and other influential inhabitants of Bradford and neighbourhood, for the purpose of making known the local arrangements which will be necessary for receiving the associa tion at its third annual meeting to be held at Brad ford in October next. The preliminary meeting yesterday took place in St. George's-hall,under the presidency of Mr. Brown, Mayor of Bradford, who expressed his conviction that the association would meet with a most hearty reception from the inhabi tants of the town. Inaeed, from the spirited man ner in which the subject had been taken up already he was encouraged to hope that the meeting next autumn would be the best which th e associ ation had yet had. Letters were read from Lord Gode. rich, M.P., Mr. Wickham ,M.P., Mr. Bazley, M.P., Mr. John Rand, and Mr. Eckroyd, who were un able to attend, but who expressed their readiness to co-operate in promoting the success of the meet ing of the association. Mr. Wickham's letter con tained a request that his name might be put down for £lOO in the list of subscriptions to the guaran tee fund required to meet the local expenses. Mr. Hastings then addressed the assembly. He said if he had wanted any confirmation of the assurance which the Mayor had given that the meeting of the association in Bradford was likely to be a suc cessful one, he had that confirmation in the fullest manner in the very gratifying meeting of the gen tlemen he saw present. He then described the ob jects of the National Association, and mentioned the local arrangements which would have to be made for the meeting. He also alluded to the im portance of obtaining papers on local matters to be read before the meeting. Mr. H. W. Ripley, pre sident of the Bradford Chamber of Commerce, moved—" That for the purpose of making the neces sary arrangements for the reception of the National Association for the Promotion of Social Science in the autumn of 1859, a general local committee be formed, to consist of the subscribers to the guaran- tee fund, the members of the Town Council, the members of the Chamber of Commerce, and the members of the committees of the Mechanics' In stitute and the library, with the clergy and mini sters of all denominations, and that these several bodies be requested to appoint an executive com mittee, to consist of 10 members —namely, three to be selected by the Town Council, three by the Chamber of Commerce, two by the committee of the Mechanics' Institute, and two by the library committee, and that both the general and executive committees have power to add to their numbers." The resolution was seconded by the Rev. J. H. Ryland, president of the Mechanics' Institute, sup ported by Mr. Alde rman R an d , an d carr i e d unani mously. Mr. M. W. Thompson moved—" That in order to render the meeting at Bradford as gene rally useful as p oss ibl e, i t i s des i ra b le to obtain the 00-operation of the several towns of the West Rid ing, and that the mayors and other chief officers of those towns be requested to form, for that purpose, local committees in their respective localities." Mr. Storey seconded the motion, and it was agreed to. Mr. John Darling ton was appointed secretary pro tem. to the committee now formed. On the motion of the Rev. W. R. Campbell, seconded by the Rev. W. Mitton, and supported by Mr. Murgatroyd, thanks were voted to Mr. Hastings and the infor mation he had communicated. Several gentlemen then added their names to the list of subscribers to the guarantee fund, which now amounts to £1,400. A vote of thanks to the mayor for his conduct in the chair concluded the business. THIS DAY'S MARKETS. CORN EXCHANGE. IMPERIAL WEEKLY AVERAGES. - Wheat, 40s 6d; barley, 32s 2d ; oats, 21s 5d ; rye, 30s 5d ; beans, 39s 9d; and peas, 41s 3d. THE Six WEEKS' AVERAGES. - Wheat, 40s 6d ; barley, 33s 7d; oats, 22s ld ; rye, 315 10d ; beans, 41s 6d; peas, 433 7d ENGLISH GRAIN SOLD LAST WET:lc—Wheat, 93,679; barley, 79,575; oats, 10,311; rye, 69; beans, 3,020; peas, 866 quarters. METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET. The supply of beasts here to-day was somewhat exten sive, and in fair condition. All kinds were dull in the extreme, and, compared with Monday, prices gave way fully 4d. per 81b. Sheep, the show of which was only mo derate, moved off slowly at late rates. We had a dull inquiry for calves, at 2d. per 81b. less money. Pigs sup ported previous rates ; but milch cows were very dull. Per Blbs. to sink the offal. s. d. s d. Crge. & inf. beasts 3 2 3 4 Second qualitydo. 3 6 4 0 Prime large oxen 4 2 4 4 Prime Scots, &c. 4 6 4 10 Crse. & inf. sheep 3 6.3 10 Second quality do. 4 0 4 6 Suckling calves, 17s to 21s 17s to 20s. TOTAL SUPPLY. Beasts 1,300 Sheeps 3,842 Calves Pigs.... s. d. s. d. Prime crs-wool d 0.4 6 4 8 Pme. S'thdown do. 4 10 6 0 Large crse. calves 3 6 4 4 Prime small do 4 6 5 0 Large hogs 3 0 3 6 Small porkers and quarter-old store pigs, FOREIGN SUPPLY. Beasts 75 Sheep Calves 9O Pigs MEAT MARKETS. NEW GATE AND LEADENTIALL.—The supplies of meat on offer here to-day were tolerably good, and the trade gener ally ruled steady at full prices : Beef, from 3s 2d to 4s 4d ; mutton, 3s 6d to 48 6d ; lamb, Os Od to Os Od ; veal, 3s 6d to 4s 6d ; pork, 3s 2d to 4s 2d per 81bs. by the carcase.• SOUTIIALL, Jan. 12.—A steady busitess was transacted in stock to-day, and in some instances prices had an upward tendency :—Beef, from 3s 6d to 5s Od ; mutton, 3s 6d to 5s Od ; lamb, Os Od to Os Od ; veal, 38 8d to 4s 8d ; and pork, 3s 6d to 4s 4d per 81bs. to sink the offal. ROMFORD, Jan. 12.—T0-•dayy's market was fairly supplied with stock, which sold steadily, as follows : —Beef, from 3s Gd to 5s 2d; mutton, 3s 8d to 5s 2d ; veal, 3s ed to 4s 10d ; pork, 3s 4d to 4s 2d per 81bs ; milch cows, 10 Os ; suckling calves —s to —8 each ; quarter old store pigs, to 22s each. . RAY MARKETS SMITHFIELD.--Meadow hay, £3 Os to £4 12s ; clover, do., £4 Os to £5 .ss; and straw, D. ös to £1 lOs per load. Supply moderate and trade firm. CUMBERLAND.—Meadow hay, £3 3s to £4 14s; clover do., .£4 Os to £5.5s ; and straw, D. 5s to £1 lOs per load. A fair average supply and a steady demand. WIIITECIIAPEL.—Meadow hay, £3 Os to £4l2s ; clover 10., £4 Os to lo 8s ; and straw, £1 5s to £1 lOs per load, Trade steady. 1110) Then modatic appears supplies numeroi .yearly of tours in trade bably b months. kets are but the: Which NI general to hear facturin; raw mat rate for in exec] ported. in Conso have tel loans are The L With a Without estimate' transacti declined. The fit rities dui for sonic cations o: With rel the Par was dec high er r the R e , Well as confident and as reported a . fe w fra highest p At the 8 per cen for mom 95. E Threes 96 1 ; I and the I ditto Del are stead' In the action s hE price s ar bein g 90 81 y ; ditti 3 to 2 dis. Russian 5 8 7 to 87 Deferred Buenos A Deferred and 90 ; 43. The rai hibit very deuce of a correspon t crested is fidently tc earnings of the im moment ( quiet, as 1 The retur those of following Joint S of Austr. Westmin In the declined £1 to £1 BR] 3 per Cent 3 per Cent NGNV 3 per Long Ann Ditto 30 India Stoc Ditto Deb( Ditto Bow Ditto undE Consols fo] Exehequm Ditto £SOC I)itto Sma Eschequei P LrazilianOl Ditto 18 Buenos4 Chi] ian, 6' Ditto 4 3 Mexican Ditto A, Peruvian Russian l Sardinian Spanish 3 Ditto N Ditto A Turkish 6 Ditto A Ditto N Ditto 2d Venezuela Ditto D Di Dutch Ex Ditto C Lorrno light bree PLyNto M.Str. C A RD . II for Ilavar SWA;; for Cuba. CONK, 13arbadOe 'ind / Arriv& s teamers, Mary Co Cardiff; Newport. Wind Arrive( Kavanna Arauritiu: from Nei Sailed- Wind Fasged from Ma Nt ° ll , fro] Constant Passed fro m nu( ' fry Nide ne , Lei sailed