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NEW NOVEL BY MRS. GORE. Immediately, in 3 vols., post Svo., PEERS AND PARVENUS, A NOVEL. BY MRS. GORE. Authoress of " Mothers and Daughters," " The Banker's Wife," &e. henry Colbewn, publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street. Now ready, in 3 vols., with Portrait and Engravings by George Crulkshank, &c., price 31s. O. bound, L AMAN BLANCHARD'S SKETCHES FROM LIFE. With a Memoir of the Author, Sir EDWARD BIJLW Et LYTTON, Bart. " These Sketches from Life are valuable additions to the library of modern literature. As Addison and Steele reflect their own stilted generations, so has Larnan Blanchard, in his sketches, mirrored forth the variable and motley peculiarities of the present day. They have but to be read to be admirsd. Let all lovers of our British essayists, all worshippers o: our Goldsmiths, our Lambs, and our Hawkes worths, add these three volumes to their previous collection. Sir Edward ISulwer Lytton's memoir will be read with much interest." —San. Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street. TIIE WEEKLY CHRONICLE of SATUR DAY and SUNDAY, the 14th and 15th inst., will contain a full Digest of the Debate on the proposition to repeal the CORN LAWS, with an EDITORIAL COMMENTARY, a Correct Estimate of the State of Parties, the Ultimate Result, the Division, the rend ing Elections, and a Letter from COTTON TWIST. Price Sixpence. Office, 337, Strand, London. THE PRINCE'S CLUB-HOUSE, Corner of St. James's-street, In Piccadilly. Notice.—Noblemen and Gentlemen are respectiully informed this establishment is now prepared for their reception, with aug mented arrangements and increased accommodation. Princes' Club, St. James's-street. Entrance In Piccadilly, No. 162. THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE. THIS EVENING' Will be performed an original Opera, entitled DON QUIXOTE. Don Quixote, Mr. Weiss ; Sancho Panza, Mr. Stretton ; Camacho, Mr. King; Rovedos, Mr. Jones; Basalt's, Mr. Allen ; Quiteria, Miss Rainforth. ♦tler which will be produced a new Fa'ry Ballet, called THE ISLAND NYMPH. In which Mons. Desplaces, Mdlles. Maria, Neodot, Louise, Adele, Mdme. Olubilei, &c., 11 , 111 appear. - To conclude with a new grand Christmas comic I antomine, called HARLEQUIN GULLIVER ; or, Giants and Dwarfs. Harlequin, Mr. Wieland ; Clown, Mr. T. Matthews ; Pantaloon, Mr. HoWell ; Columbines, Miss Hicks and Miss Mott. THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET, TIII3 EVENING Will he repeated THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH. A Fairy rale of Home. John Peerybingle, Mr. Stuart; Tackleton, Mr. rilbury; Caleb Plummer, Mr. W. Farren ; Stranger, Mr. 11. Holt ; Dot, Miss Fortescue ; Bertha, Mrs. Seymour; May Fielding, Miss Telbin; Tilly plowboy, Mr. Buckstone. Between the acts of the Drama the Band will perform the " Annen" and " Cerito Polkas," "La Xatarina, Cellarius Waltz," the Overture " Fllle du Verger," and "Love's Serenade." After which an original Comedy, entitled THE OLD SCHOOL. Principal characters by Messrs. Farren, Holl, Brindal, Mrs. Clifford, and Mrs. Yarnold. To conclude with a Grand New Extravaganza, entitled THE BEE AND THE ORANGE TREE; or, The Four Wishes. Principal Characters by Mr. Hudson, Mr. Jaines Bland, Mr. Caulfield, Mr. Clark, Miss P. Horton, Miss Julia Bennett, Mrs. Caulfield, and Mrs. Stanley. THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI. THIS EVENING Will be performed the Drama of LEOLINE : or, Llfe's Principal characters by Messrs. 0. Smith and Wright, Mrs. Yates, and Miss Woolgar. To he followed by a New Farce, entitled THE PHANTOM BREAKFAST. Supported by Mr. Paul Bedford, Mr. Wright, Miss Woolgar, &c. To conclude with a Iturletta, called POWDER AND BALL ; or, At. Tibbs's Eve. Principal characters by Messrs. Selby, Wright, Munyard, Sanders; Mrs. Frank Matthews and Miss Woolgar. THEATRE ROYAL. LYCEUM . UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MRS. KEELEY. The Cricket on the Hearth," and " The Enchanted Horse" every Evening until further notice ! THIS EVENING WILL BE PERFORMED TIIE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH: A FAIRY TALE OF HOME. The Principal Characters by Mr. and Mrs. Keeley, Mr. Emery, Mr. r. Vininr, Mr. Meadows, and Miss Grove. To be followed by the original REDOWA WALTZ, music com posed by M. Jullien, by Miss Frampton and Master Forrest. After which will be repeated a New Grand Romantic extravaganza, entitled THE ENCHANTED HORSE; or, Prince Firouz Schah of Persia and the Princess of Bengal. Principal Characters by Messrs. Keeley, Wigan, F. Matthews, Collier, Turner, Kinloch, &c.; Mes dames Keeley, Villars, Hodson, Dawson, Howard, Arden. &c. Stalls. ss. ; Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Gd. • PILLNCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STLEET. THIS EVENINn Will be performed a New Drama, entitled THE VIOLET. Andre, Mr. Wallack ; Trinquet, Mr. Granby ; Armand, Mr. Murray ; Mar chioness D'Orville, Mrs. Fosbroke ; Blanche, Miss Stanley ; Blan chette, Mrs. Stirling. To be followed by a DIVERTISSEMENT, In which Mr. Gilbert, Mr. Marshall, M. Adrien, Miss Ball% Miss Marshall, and Mdlle. Duval will appear. Atter which, a New Farce, called TOO MANY COOKS SPOIL THE BROTH. Gregory Granite, Mr. Compton; George, Mr. Oxberry ; Fanny, Miss E. Stanley. To conclude with the New Christmas Pantomime, entitled THE KEY OF THE KINGDOM; or, HAR EQHIN AND THE FAIRY BUTE BELL. Harlequin, Mr. W. 11. Harvey ; Columbine, Miss Bullcn ; Clown. Mr. Flex.more ; Pantaloon. Mr. T. Hill. ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE. Lessee, Miss Kate Howard. - THIS EVENING Will be performed the Domest'c Drama, called OUR VILLAGE. In ‘Glich Messrs. - Waldron, C. Boyce. Romer, Cockrill, G. Wi!cl, Mfg; Hamilton, Miss Bromley, and Mrs. Lcclercq will appear. After which will be repented THE CRICKET. ON OUR OW) BEARTII. Dot, Miss Kate I toward. To be followed by ANGELS AND LUCIFERS. In which Mr. Wild will appear. And concluding with the now Pantomime, unapproachable for glee and g randeur, called FORTUNATUS ; or, THE MAGIC CAP. Fortuontns, Miss Hamilton; Prince Megrim, Mr. Cockr111; Fairy Queen, Miss Bromley ; Harlequin, Mr. Sruythers ; Pantaloon, Mr. Charles; Clown, Mr. Jefferini; Columbine. Miss Laidlaw. NEW STRAND THEATRE, TWO MORNING PERFORMANCES DURING THE WEEK. M. PHU:LIPPE will (by desire), and In consequence of the im mense overflows which have attended his Morning Performances, give Grand Juvenile Entertainments every Wednesday and Sa turday Mornings, commencing it Two o'clock. M. Phillippe's most Popular Deceptions and Peculiar Experiments will be repeated every Evening, varied by the Amusing Per formances of the Chlarini Family, and the astounding Feat, of the American Brothers.—Doors open at a quarter past Seven, to com mence at a quarter before Eight. . . Stalls, 35.; Boxes, 2s. ; Is. ; Gallery, 6d. ; Private Boxes, I/. Is., and 11. 118. 6d. ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITtIEATRP. OF ARTS. The most extraordinary Novelty ever produced.—The New OraM Oriental Spectacle, which has been playing in Paris with repeated success. VIES EVENING Will be performed a New Drama, entitled TIIE RAJAH OF NAG PORE; or, the Sacred Elephants of the r.igoda. In which will he Introduced the performing Colossal Elephants and Camels, whose recent arrival caused unprecedented sensation in the metropolis. New Scenes of the Circle, combining the talent of the French and English Artistes. To conclude with a favourite Afterplece. DAVIDGF,'S ROYAL SURREY THEATRE. Full Houses every Night. Seventh Week of the " Mendicant Fon' and the Pantomime. T.nst Six Nights of the Pantomime. THIS EVENING Will he performed TIIE MENDICANT SON ; or, The Jew of Southwark. Supported by Messrs. Hughes, Johnson, Rogers, t; well, Maynard, Lewis, Ileslop ; Mesdames 11. Vining, Martin, ald Daly. After which a new Drama, entitled NORM! CRENA. Cha racters by Messrs, Rogers, Johnson, Lewis; Mdmes. H. Vining and Daly. To conclude with a new Grand Christmas Pantomime, entitled HARLEQUIN AND TILE OLD WITCH OF TEDDINGTON ; or, The Golden Days of flood Queen Bess. Harlequin, Mr. Cormack ; Columbine, Miss Smitheys ; Clown, Mr. Paul Herring; Pantaloon, Mr. Anderson; Sprite, Mr. Stilt. ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. To snrpais Fo much Novelty and Attraction is impossible. Second Week of the New Grand Romance of " The Prisoners of the Seventeenth Century." First Week of "The Cook at Kenning ton." Third Week of "The Ruined House at 'Milbank." VIES EVENING. Will be performed a new Drama, entitled, THE MARCHIONESS DE .13 RINVILLIERS ; or, The Poisoners of the Seventeenth Cen tury. Principal characters by Messrs. Sallie, Fredericks, Dale, and Miss Vincent. To be followed by TILE COOK AT KENNINGTON ; or, No Followers Allowed." Characters by Messrs. James, Herbert, %earle ; Miss Terry, Mrs. Lee. &c. To conclude with THE RUINED HOUSE AT MILBANK, Supported by Messrs. Saville, Fredericks, Dale, "Jiggle, Searle ; Ilerbert, Misses Vincent, Terry Richardson, 4-. c. THE WEATHER.—Sus OFFICE., FEB. 12. THERMOMETER, Lowest, 35; Highest, 44; Noon, 42, BAROMETER, 30.24.—W1ND N.W., fine. 111021 WATER AT LO`CDON-RRIDGE 'NHS DAY. 31..rning .. 41 minutes after 2. I Evening 59 minutes after / oe 1. ~,, .•,-- 7 4 ~,,,e„--,:-, _6 - $1 -. ie . 17 . x c Ar- -4 1 ,....y " 0, ,y 4 7„,. Liti,„,,H, •,, i ,,. • , - - '''''''' t ,.. ,•if'7,o-..,0143...,_2_,. trienut Ant LONDON, TUURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1846 . The House of Lords did not sit yesterday. The Cornm•lns met at Twe:ve o'clock. Various railway Bills haring been introduced, the Order of the Day for the House resolving itself into a Committee of Supply was read, on which, in answer to a question from Mr. 'SHARMAN CRAWFORD, it was stated by Sir J. GRAHAM, that although the Govern ment did not intend to propose any measure authorisin g the Poor-law authorities in Ireland to grant out-door relief, yet full and ample arrangements had been ma d e to meet the danger of approaching famine, and that if, unfortunately, that calamity should arm, the Government would not be taken by surpise. A short discussion ensued, in which Mr. F. FuExcu, Mr. SHAW, Col. CONNOLLY, and Mr. MORE O'FERRALL took part. The County Works (Ireland) Bill was read a seecnd time. Tho Fisheries, Picrs, and Harbours (Ireland) Bill was eornmitt.ed, Various returns were moved fur, and ordered, and the House adjourned. The statements made by Lord GEORGE BENTit:CK, Yester day, relative to bonded corn and the proposed reduction of duty, merit the serious attention of the Government. Hi s Lordship seemed anxious that speculators and jobbers should not ba the first to obtain advantage, and an enormous advantage too, from a boon intended by Sir Ronzar PELL for the manufacturing and labouring classes. It appeared, said his Lordship, that there were in bond 944,548 qrs. of wheat and 451,464 cwt. of flour. The operation of the pro posed measure would be, to reduce the duty from 16s. (at which it stood, according to the last average,) to 45., and the whole of that bcnded wheat would be entered for home consumption at the low duty of 45., an the difference woad not be gained by the consumers, but by the corn-dealers, thereby granting by Act of Parliament a sum of about half a million sterling to a comparatively small number of individuals. All this comes of the eliding scale, and this constant legislative interference with the food . of man ; b u t st ill i t appears extreme l y un f a i r, in fact, s faet, it hold s ou t a prem i um on gam b ling, to al lowuch a large sum to be thus app ropriated, not according t o t h e act, . 12 reference t h e corn-deal ers imported the grain, to which but one b totally dif ferent. The parties who may thus profit e Gove rnment revenun y thechange can have no reason to complain, should th be able to devise SOMO plan by which theshall THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENJNGI FEBRUARY 12, 1846. not suffer, and provision be at the same time made for an ample supply of foreign grain. It would have been satisfactory, therefore, had Lord G. BENTINCE proposed such a plan, instead of simply stating the grievance. Where there is a will, however, there is a way, though we fear this proverb may not be applicable to Mr. GOULBUICI; and we think that some of the members of the Cabinet, with clearer intellects than the Chancellor of the Exchequer, might easily arrange matters to the satisfaction of the public. The quantity of grain bonded up to a certain period previous to which no grounds existed that wheat would be admitted at 45., can be easily ascertained, and on that a higher duty might be charged than en wheat imported under different circumstances. In such a case the corn dealers could complain of no unfair advantage being taken of their position ; they would indeed suffer no real injury, for it appears that large quantities had been imported on speculation to pay the full duty as fixed by the existing sliding-scale. In the month of December alone not less than 8,097 qrs. of wheat and 2,177 cwt. of flour had been taken out of bond at the average duty for that month. It has been argued, on the other hand, that the public would be the sufferers, as the grain in bond on the passing of the Bill would at once be brought into the market. But that is not a sufficient reason. Large quantities of wheat are pouring in for the purpose of being at once taken out of bond when the duty is reduced. Even from the United States alone an ample supply may be expected before the discussions in the Commons and Lords are brought to a close, and the Bill be comes law ; and neither the public nor the farmers in the meantime would suffer. The revenue, too, by such a plan, would be increased, and the Government, therefore, could better afford a large grant for the relief of the starving Irish. We were not disappointed in not finding any satis• factory answer from the Chancellor of the Exchequer to the application, for we expected none, and the only explanation he gave was founded on error. Lord G. BENTINCK is an excellent calculator, like all those successful on the turf, and we would bet ten to one in his favour against the State financier. The case, as stated by the former, was perfectly clear and intelligible, while the latter mystified the subject in his usual manner, and would not admit the argument that, because the duty on foreign corn was 165., the corn now in bond would be brought into market at 4a. "If his Noble Friend," continued Mr. GOULBURN, " would look to the returns on the table of the House, and would look to the periods at which corn was imported, and the periods at which it came into the market, he would find there was a great deal of importation under the sliding-scale, not for the purpose of bringing in the corn at the high duty which existed when it was imported, but for the purpose of bringing it in at a shilling duty when the prices would admit of the importation of corn at that duty." This is no an swer whatever, for corn is not to be admitted at is. per quarter for three years to come, and the duty till then is to be 4s. the quarter when wheat is at 535. and upwards. Does the Chancellor of the Exchequer mean that the corn-dealers will keep their wheat in bond for three years, and lose one-half of it by waste, in order that they may im port it at a duty of is.? We agree with the more trusty calculator, and have no doubt that they would throw it upon the market at once. A wonderful outcry has recently been raised among the agricultural gentlemen) about the " unconstitutional " exer tions made by the Anti-Corn-law League. They have swaggered very much about the virginity and the disin terested nature of their own cause ; continence of purpose has, according to their account, added additional lustre to a qucs. tion originally pure and magnanimous. By action and by utterance, they have bruited forth against that remarkable body epithets but a single hair's breadth from being libellous. They have, in fact, proceeded so far as to assert that it is scarcely legal. But while they have indulged themselves with these excusable ebullitions of malignity, they have not been sparing in allusions the most flattering to their own integrity. If we may repose implicit credence in their insinuations, they were the most barbarously treated, single-minded, generous, and up right characters iu the universe. From all these eupho nious expressions of self-adulation, however, we can merely discover one that is strictly and entirely applicable to them selves—they are, beyond a question, the most single-minded of rational beings. But single-minded only, inasmuch as the whole of their faculties are occupied by one superior and exclusive object—self! Self-emolument, self- perpetuation, self-importance, and self- applause—as far as these particulars are concerned they are marvellously single-minded indeed. With reference to the candour of their proceedings and their straightforward adherence to what is usually considered "fair play," we must be permitted to utter a few sentences of the most decided and complete dissensience. Plentiful have the Neophytes cf the New Bond-street mystery become, and hence we are more particularly resolved upon advancing a downright and unmistakeable net ative to their assumption of purity in motive and in movement. In the recent efforts made by certain Right Hon. Members of the Upper House, we conc.ive—and our estimate mu-_ - t necessa rily be corroborated by every right thinker that one of the most comprehensive principles in the British Con stitution has been either voluntarily disregarded or altogethe r lost sight of—namely, the non-interference cf Peers in the election of representatives. This, we repeat, is one of the most fundamental principles in our political state; destroy it, allow the oligarchy by their moral influence to tamper with the freedom of county or borough elections, and the Government by triple force—the GovernMent by the Monarch, the Nobility and the Commons—is subverted, and transposed, and utterly annulled. By such a dangerous in-• terference the main vigour and efficacy of the State becomes vested in the Peers: under such a species of party domina tion the representatives of the people become little better than puppets. To point out the precise application cf these remarks, it will be sufficient is all conscience to parti cularise one or two of the numerous cases which have re cently occurred, wherein several Noble Lords have acted a rather prominent and impolitic part. As these in stances have severally been detailed in our columns as they transpired, we need but mention the names of the personages implicated. What, for example, could be more apparent than the electioneering impulse thrown into the con stituency of Newark by his Grace of NEWCASTLE? At Chichester, too, Lord HENRY Luxxox is a worthy automaton for the wire-pulling of the Protectionist Association; while in the instance of that doomed and luckless . borough of Buckingham, the heir to the dukedom is a suit- able creature for the dictation of a paternal lord. The Marquis of CITANDOS will prove no undu tiful advocate of the spirit for the maintenance of which he is thrust upon a credulous or overruled constituency. It is assuredly not requisite to specify any further occur rences of a like nature: every one who bas observed the alternate retirements from the Commons, and nominations of new candidates, must by absolute necessity have remarked the influence—agitation, instituted at each of the vacated bo roughs by the self-appointed directors of the Protectiorist Association, and the ostensible manner in which the oligarchy have been instrumental in the selection of such and sech can lidates—flt champions (we had ahnost said fit mercenaries) uf their most noble patronr. If these proceedings are not totally and essentially unconstitutionsl, acts the most subversive of the Executive authority are in accord ance with the principles of free government. The facts to r hich we have made this especial allusion cannot be too strongly objected to; they are inimical to the continuance of an admirably balanced state= they are opposed to the grandest prin tiles upon which the English Constitution is founded—they are in direct antagonism to freedom of thought and liberty of action, and hence are liable to exercise a most malign influence over the nation at large—an influence that will spread rapidly unless rapidly destroyed. An advertisement appeals in another column of a new life boat, the invention of a seaman, named WILLIAM WILLIAMS, who gives it the name of the " English Catamaran Raft." It is composed of sheet iron, capable of lying within four points of the wind, and withstanding all weathers, cannot by any accident capsize, can be managed by four men, and can be made to save at each trip 100 souls without ri:k. It can be taken to pieces for stowage, and can be put together by any ship-carpenter in thirty minutes. The inventor is anxious to raise a subscription for building a working modal, and we feel confident that in so truly national a cause funds will not long be wanting. Madrid journals of the 4th state that the discussion on the new electoral law commenced that day in the Chamber of Deputies. The general tenor of the Bill was approved, and next day the articles were to be taken into consideration separately; also an amendment, proposing that each Deputy must possess landed prcperty, the rent of which shall exceed 2001., or pay 201. direct contribution. The Infante Don HENRIQUE had arrived at Ferrol. On the Bourse the Three per Cents. closed at 32 9-16 for cash, and 33 at 60 days, and the Fives at 23%, also GO days. In the French Chamber of Deputies the Secret Service Money Bill was presented on Monday by M. DUCHATEL, the Minister of the Interior. This Bill, on former occasions, was generally delayed for some months after the opening of the session, and gave rise to keen debates. Indeed, it was con sidered as a test of party in the Chamber, but the Ministry having been so successful in the divisions on the Address, consider it best to lose no time, and put matters beyond doubt at (ince. This decision has given great offence to the Opposition, as they looked forward to another protracted debate some weeks hence, when circumstances unfavourable to the Ministry might come to their aid. In introducing the measure M. DU CIIATEL made these remarks:--"In compliance with the KING'S commands, we have come to demand the extraordinary credit which the wants of the service every year required for the expenses of the secret police. We have often assured you that this sum of 1 ,000,0C° francs was scarcely sufficient. In more serious and difficult circumstances, a larger sum would be necessary. The credit constantly voted by the Chambers since 1810 cannot be reduced uithout danger; it is a fact which they, even, who have repeatedly moved amendment e nt cnon . in the debates on the secret m one y service l seem to h !edged. Confined to very feeble sums, by the the Chamber amendment supported by the Opposit io n and rejected political vote, and did not bear ohnadthethseercravhicaeicttseer of a year ago, the Bill we have now m A rise to t o o ur- a d a e g c a i i s n iv e t d h eebahonour the a fGpor.eesrennntiienngestlosiiocuy. gavelve upon us sent tbegeneral'situation of :Mfrs does not impose selves, deemed it necessary to provoke t hat debate. At pre the same duty. You have just appreciated in its ensem ble and details the internal and external policy of the Cabinet. No doubt can arise in the public mind as to the Chambers' judgment on it. It is but for the sake of the public service that we demand the extraordinary credit of which the votes of the Chambers have, for fifteen years past, always pro claimed 'the recessity." The Minister of War presented a Bill for opening an ex traordinary credit of 24 ; 000,000 on the estimates of 1845 and 1846 for the service of Algeria. The Chamber then pro ceeded to discuss a Bill for preventing the adulteration of wine, which it appears is carried on to an enormous extent, throughout France, but more especially at Paris. The Journal des DEbats confirms the report which appeared in The Sun yesterday, that the Duke VA UMAIZ was to set out without delay for Algiers. A letter from that place, which appears in the Presse, says—" A great morta lity prevails at present amongst our soldiers in the three pro vinces of Algiers, Orar., and Constantina. The hospitals are crowded, and, if we are well informed, upwards of 600 men have fallen victims to fever or dysentery, in the province Of Algiers alone, during the month Of December. Add to that the disasters that have occurred in the province of Constan tina, and the excessive fatigues of the last campaign in the west, and the moral discouragerhent of our soldiers may be imagined." A telegraphic di,patch received at Paris announces the arrival of the Indian mail at Marseilles, on Monday morning, at nine o'clock—all safe. • On the Paris Bourse it was generally understood that it is in con templation by the Minister of Finance to bring in a Bill to comrel parties who have caution money to lodge with the Government, on any occasion where such a proceeding mey be necessary, to make that deposit in stock Instead of cash ; the result has been a consider able advance, Three per Cents. closing at 84f. 75c., and Five per Cents., at 123 f. 75c. for the end of the month. The market closed as follows :—Three per Cents., for cash, Mf. 75c. ; for Account, 74f. 75c. ; Five per Cents., for cash, 123 f. 50c. ; for Account, 123 f. 115 c. ; Bank of France Shares, 3,440 f. ; Neapolitan, 101 f. 75e. Spa 7ish and New Loan, not quoted. The Railway Share-market was less firm, and all the leading lines left off at a reduction. For cash, Paris and Orleans were last called at 1,285 f.; Paris and Rouen, 1,007 f. 50c.; Rouen and Havre, 707 f. 50c. ; Avignon, 982 f. 50c. ; Vierzon, 700 f. ; Strasburg and Bale, - 251 f. 25c. ; Boulogne and Amiens, 5151. ; Northern, 7651. ; Bordeaux, 640 f. ; 51ontereau, 4551. ; Fampoux not quoted. Definitives were more in request, and Tours and Nantes were improved 15f., closing at 595 f. The other lines are also quoted a shade higher. Lyons, 6171.50 c.; Strasburg, 5,71.50 c.; Avignon, 560 f, BUSINESS DONE IN FOR EI..N RAILWAYS AT TILE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, FEB. 11. Bordeaux, Toulouse, antlCette (Mackenzie), VA—Ditto (Espeleta), 2A —Ceylon, % —Dutch Rhenish, 7 —East Indian, I%—Great North ern of France Constituted, 15—Great Indian Peninsular, % —Great Western Canada, 3—Jamaica South Midland Junction, 3% —Lyons and Avignon, 2% —Namur and Liege, 3)i —Orleans and Bordeaux, 113 i —Paris and Rouen, 38 lA —Rouen and Havre, 28. WESTMINSTER ELEcriox.—lt will be seen from the report of a meeting, held last evening, that Sir De Lacy Evans comes forwa , d to dispute the borough with Captain Rous. In a paragraph which appeared in The Sun of yesterday, we expressed a hope that no opposition would be made at present to the Gallant Captain, as be was a de termined supporter of Sir Robert Peel's measures, so generally approved by the whole Liberal party, and we see no reason to change our opinion. We understand that the electors who attended the meeting were not unanimous in recommending Sir De Lacy Evans to force on a contest under these peculiar circumstances, and we have heard also that the monopolists who wish to see the new tariff rejected, are resolved to support a candidate opposed in every respect. to their views. 'I hey will, in fact, vote fur Evans, in order to turn out Roils and annoy the Mi n i s t er . We believe Sir De Lacy Evans, from his high character and his liberal politics, would be ashamed of every vote giren from such unworthy and debasing motives. When the proper time comes, let him stand on ilia own merits; he will then be able to carry his election without such meretricious aid, and will find no journal more ready to sup port him than The Sun. Any attempt of the kind at present, we fear, would injure the Government without benefiting the Liberal party. In addition to these reasons, Captain Rous will be c f great use in the Admiralty. He is bent on reforming our present defective naval system; he will, in fact, give new life to that department, if we are to place confidence in repeated statements, and his rejection at present therefore, when so much is to be done in that respect, would be x gtat loss. We understand that Mr. Tufaell, brother of the Mem ber for Devonport, has resigned his office of Assistant Poor law Commissioner, on the ground of general dissatisfaction with the present Commissioners, whose treatment of Mr. Parker is to be the subject of a motion for inquiry in the House of Commons this evening. ELEcriotg MOVEMENTS.—Mr. Hildyard. a Notting hamshire gentlemao, is in the field for South Nottingham shire, as a " protectionist," in opposition to the Earl of Lin coln. Nothing yesterday (Wednesday) was known as to who would come fOrward for the division of North Notting hamshire, in the room of the late Mr. H. G. Knight. MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS. CITY, QUARTER TO THREE. The sales of Cotton at Liverpool yesterday were 4,500 bales, including 500 on speculation. The market was very quiet. Shares were rather inactive, and prices without any material change. It seems to be a question of more importance to our West India Colonies even than to other parts of the world, that railroad communication should be established in them ; because such a mode of communication would favour the establishment of extensive works for the manufacture of sugar, and promote the economical obtainment of the sachaline matter. Certainly no private individuals could establish such works, though all could convey the cane by railway to them. The following from Jamaica will give a better idea of the subject :—" When some months ago, referring to the probable advantages to result from the establishment of railway com munication in this island, we expressed a firm conviction that among the earliest fruits of the introduction of such a system would be the separation of the manufacturing from the cultivating process of Sugar producti„n, we scarcely be lieved so valuable an improvement was so nigh at hand. " Already we have heard of more than one suggestion for the establishment of central fact"ries in densely cultivated districts, but only one of these schemes has yet appeared in a tangible form, and to this project, as one calculated to afford a highly advantageous means of investment to the capitalist, as well as vast benefit, and accommodation to the agriculturdit whose property may lie within the scope of its operations, we feel most anxious to direct the attention of moneyed men in England as well as in this island. We allude to the project of which notice was given on Monday night by Mr. Franklin, the Honourable Member for Metcalfe, for an early day in the next. session, having for its object the incorporation of a company, on the petition of Alexander Gordon Fyfe, Esq., and others for the establishment of a central sugar manufactory at Annot to Bay, and for the laying down of tram roads of communica tion between the town and the various estates which con verge towards that centre. The details of the scheme com bine other objects which offer great advantages to those who may embark their capital in it. It is proposed in addi tion to the establishment of a sugar factory upon a principle embodying all the improvements of modern science to erect a steam saw-mill, by which the valuable timbers which abound in the dense forests of the interior of the parish may be worked up into materials for general purposes, and the large importations of timber from the United States be thus superseded by a far better material of island growth. From this latter department of the Company's operations, also, staves of domestic manufacture and of unsurpassed excellence will be obtained, so that the Company will be enabled to supply the casks for shipment of the produce which they manufacture at a cheap rate, whilst they will add another item to their account of pr,fits." These are the plans of colonies, too. which were to be ruined by the encouragement of competition in the sugar . market of the mother country. There is no appearance of livelinass in the City tn- day. A moderate business is doing in a f ew s t a pl es not likely to be affected by the new tariff. The English Stock Market is in a dull state this morning, and the operations present no features of the least general interest. Cons 515 tar present transfer have been 96X i to %, being u per cent. lower again than y es t er d a y. F or Ti me the quotations have been 96% 3 /. the premium on Ex chequer-bills have been 375. to 40s. The New Three-and-a- Quarter per Cents. are 99% to 95%. Bank Stuck is not higher than 207%. The Foreign Bonds have been livelier, tut without any general advance in values. Mexican stock has been quoted 30%; Grenada has improved to 22% and 23%; Chilian De ferred is 52. 1 A ; and Portuguese Three per Cents. are 59 1 / 2 ; French Five per Cent. Rentes have been 123 f.; Dutch Two and-a-Half per Cents are 60% to 60%. Railway Shares maintain their value this morning, although there is not much doing in them. ONE CLOSING BRITISH FUNDS. O'CLOCK. kRIC ES. Bank Stock .. .. •• • • • . 207% 207% Three per Cont. Annuities .. • . 97% 97 97 Three per Cent. Consols Annuities 96% 96i; New Three-and-a-Quarter per Cent. Anus. 90% 95% 98% hong Annuities, Expire Jan. a, 1860 ..10% 9-16 11-16 10 11-16 Ditto, 30 years, Jan. 5, 1860 .. 10 5-16 Bank Stock for Account . 20414 Consols for Account .. 96% Exchequer Bills. INd 1,000/. - 5001. .. Ditto, Small . .. 20814 • •• 96%fi Ij4d. 37 41 pm. 37 40 pm. 37 40 pm. ONE O'CLOCK. CLOSING PRICES. FOREIGN FUNDS. Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent Chili= Bonds, 6 per Cent .. Ditto, Deferred, 3 per Cent Equador Bonds Grenada, 1 per Cent Ditto, Deferred .. Mexican Bonds, 1837, 5 per Cent Ditto, Deferred Peruvian Bonds, 6 per Cent. l'ortuguese Bonds, 5 per Cent .. Ditto, 3 per Cent .. .. • . Ditto, 4 Der Cent .. Russian Bonds .. Spanish Bonds, 5 per Cent .. . Ditto, Deferred .. . Ditto, Three per Cent .. Ditto, for the Account .. Venezuela Bonds, 2 per Cent .. Ditto, Deferred .. Dividends on the above payatsle in London. French Rentes, 5 per Cent .. 123 f. - c. Exchange .. .• • . .. 25f. 70e. French Rentes, 3 per Cent .. 85f. 25c. Exchange .. 25f. 70c. Belgian Four-and-a-Half per Cent .. Ditto, Two-and-a-Half per Cent .. 56% Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cent .. 60% $ Ditto, 4 per Cent. Certificates .. 95% % 12LTSINESS PRICES OF PAID. DONE AT C LOSING RAILWAY SHARES. ONE O'CLOCK. PRICES. Birmingham and Gloucester.. .. 100 . • 129 Bristol and Exeter .. .. 70 .... 90 ....... I 0 Ditto New .• • • • • • 5 ••• • 13 ••••• • • • • • 13 Caledonian .. .. • . • . .. 10 .... 14% I Ditto Half Shares 2%,,,, 374 .. Ditto Extension .. • • .. 2 1 4 .... 2 • • • Chester and Holyhead .. .. 20 •'... 22% 22 Cork and Waterford .. . • .. 1% .... I 1,4 Cornwall .. • • • 5 .... 414 .. Cornwall and Central Devon .. 2% 114 . Direct Northern .. .. • 214 .... 2% ...... Dublin and Belfast Junction .. 5 .... Dublin and Galway .. • • .. 4 .... 4 % Eastern Counties .. 141., IFs. .... 22% 21% . • Do. Perpet., 5 per Cent. N o . 1 . 6/ 1 3s. 4.1. 1 5 4 p..... Ditto, ditto, .. • . No. 2. 6/. 4.1. p Ditto, York Extension )1 t i East Lincolnshire .. • • • . 1 1 ,4 .... 214 % ..... Edinburgh and Glasgow hn .... 78 79 Ditto % Shares .. .. • • • . 5 .. 161414 ..... • Ditto New 14 Shares.. .. 10 .... 15 yi Goole, Doncast., and Sheffield, &e. 425. . • • 114 1) •• • Great Southern & West. (Ireland) 15 . Dlito, Extension •• • . 12% .. • • 1814 : Great North of England .. 100 . Ditto, New .. .. • • 36 38 . „ „.. Great Western .. .. • . 85 •• .. 166 . Ditto, Half Shares . • .. 50 .. 62 90 . Hull and Selby .. 50 • • .10714 Ditto 3j Shares .. 12, 1 4 .... 21% Ditto, Halt Shares .. • • • • 7 .. • . 2714 !Ancestor and Carlisle .. 35 .... 57 . .. . . , Leicester and Bedford . Leicester, Tainivorth, &c. 425..... par Liverpool and Leeds Direct Lip lrp., Mauch., & Non. Junet. 23 .... 2547 b „ 521 , 52% 3 4% , 3% ~21 22% 23% 23% .• 4% 5% 5% 16 % 16%% . 39% 39 , 2 1 ' . _ snit • 6oii . 1135 16% 3834% 60 59 123 f. --c. 25f. 70c. 85f. 25c. 251. Toc. 1 1 A 14 G 3 P ... 16 1 ,4 • •• 14% ... 1X p 10714 2114 271 i. 57 P ........ • London ant Birmingham ......100 .... 227 229 - 221 I Ditto Quarters .. .. • • .. 2 .... 28% .......... 28 L - ndou and Blackwall .. 16/. 13s. 4d. .. Ditto New • • • • • . 2% .......... London ad Brighton .. 5O .... 68 London and Croydon • • • . 13/. 15s. 9d. 22% 1 4 ........ London, Hounslow, & Western .. 2 London and South-Wes'ern.. 41/. Gs. 10d. 80 ....... Ditto, New • • • • • . London and York . • • . • . .... Ditto, Half Shares .. 2 1 / 2 . .. 234. ......... Lynn and Ely • • • • • • • . 5 .... ........ Manchester and Leeds .. 8 2 Ditto, Fifths • • • • • • .. 1 . Manchester and Birmingham .. 40 Fitt°, New Quarter Shares . 2 .... 9%14 ........ Manchester, Buxton, & Matlock 425. .... I%%ii p•• • . Manchester and Southampton .• 2 .• ••7 2 % XI% ••• • • • Midland .. •• • • .• ..100 .... 152 Ditto, New • - • • • • .. 12 .... 28 .• •• . ... . Newcastle and. Darlington Junct. 25 .... 45 .. •• . ..... Ditto, New, Brandling 2 , .......... Newcastle and Berwick 10 • ' ) 2 i3 North British .. • • • • • • .. 17%.... 25% ...... Ditto, Half Shares .„ . . Ditto, Carlisle Extension ... 11A.... 34 3 1 4 Ditto, Dalkeith • • .. 25 (Ditto, ditto .. • • • • • • .. 5 .... r, .......... North Kent and Direct Dover .• .......... North Staffordshire .. •• • • 42 5 . ...: 2%14 4 p.... Norwich and Brandon .. Ditto, New • • • • .. 3 Oxfd.,Worceater, & Wolverinpin. 12% ....• 15k 34 .. Richmond • . • • • • • • .. 10 . Shrewsbury and Birmingham .. 2%. Shropshire Union .. .. • • 42.. . South Midland • • • • • .. 42s . South Eastern and Dover 3334 - ........ Ditto, New (iss. at 32/.) No. 1. 16 .... 20 ........ Do., New (do. 30 1 .) • • No. 3. 10 .... 11% De., New (do. 151 .) .. No. 4. 2%.... ..... Staines and Richmond .. 1 .... 2% South Wales .. • - • • • • • . 5 .... 6% . Trent Valley . • • • • • • • • • 5 .... 22 Trent Valley and Holyhead June. 2% ... Vale of Neath • • • • • • • • 2 ... \Wexford, Waterford, & Valeutia Welsh Mldiaini .• • • • • .. 2% Somerset, and Weymouth 234 ... York and Car:i le • • .. . • 2% York arid North Midland .. • . 5 2 Ditto, Extension . • • • 15 33 32 Do. E. and W. Riding Eater... 1 .... 10 1 4 . FOREIGN RAILWAYS. Barbadoes .. • • • • • • • • 1 .... 0% .. Toul., & Cette tMackenz'e) 2 .... 21,1, East Indian .. • • • .. ss. Grt. North. of France Const.t•tted 5 .... 15 Great Western Bengal Louvain and Jemeppe Luxenilx.urg Orleans and Bordeaux I'aris and Orleans Itmen and Havre • 33& ••• • •• • 2 p.. . 3 1 4.... 1%.... Il . •• •• .. 20 .... . JOINT-STOCK BANKS. 25 .... 474 MINES. Auitralasia • • • • Provincial of Ireland Union of Australis► 4% 68 221 1% 80 4 2% 135% 1212 934 134 p 2% 152 3 1 A 4 P 15% 15% 3% di:. 2% p Real del Monte, Unregistered MARKET NEWS.-(THIS DAY. WAY MALIZICZTEI. SMITIIFIELD.—Meadow Slay, 31 5s to 41 hs ; Clover ditto, 41 5s to 5110 s ; Oat Straw, 11 lOs to 11 12s ; Wheat Straw, 11 I2s to 11 14s per load. Trade dull, at but little variation in prices. CUMBERLAND.—Meadow Hay, 31 8s to 4/ 8s ; Clover ditto, 41 4s to 51 8s ; Oat Straw, 11 lOs to 1/ 12s ; Wheat Straw, 11 13s to 11 15s per load. A 14ir average supply, and a steady demand. WIIITECIIATEL.—Meadow Hay, 31 5s to 418 s ; Clover ditto, 415 s to 5/ 128 ; Oat Straw, II lOs to 1/ 12s; Wheat Straw, 11 123 to 11 14s per load. Supply moderately good, and trade dull. CORN AVERAGES. GENERAL AVERAGE PRICES OF BRITISH CORN For the Week ended Feb. 7, 1845, made up from the Returns of the Inspectors in the different Cities and Towns la England and Wales per Imperial Quarter. WHEAT. 1 303 10d RARLET.I 2 OATS. RTE. BEANS. I 351 PEAS. PRICE .. 543 3d 1s 7d 34s 2d 353 fid 6d DUTY... 178 Od 7s Od 6s I'd $s 6d 6s 6d 5s 6d HOUSE OF LORDS.-(THIS DAY) The House sat to-day to bear Scotch appeals. The Peers present were Lord Brougham, Lord Cottenham, and Lord Campbell. MACPHERSON V. CRAIGIE. The further argumentsin this part-heard Scotch appeal were resumed, and occupied their Lordships the whole morning. CHANCERY.-(THIS DAY.) The Lord Chancellor sat in Lincoln's Inn Hall to-day, an Took appeals, none of which possessed and• ?saints of interest V I CE-CHANCERY.-(T HIS DAY.) (Before the VICE•CHANCELLOR of ENGLAND.) BOHN V. ROGUE. The arguments on this motion for a rejection to restrain the defendant from selling any more copies of the first volume of the " European Library," with any passage or articles copied from a publication called "Illustrations Historical and Critical, of the Life of Lorenzo de Medici," called the "Magnificent," with a n Appendix of th e o r iginal and other documents, by Mr. Roscoe, were rt•suined and concluded to-day. His HONOUR , at the conclusion of the arguments, gave judgment. Ile had no doubt whatever as to the course which the Court ought to pursue. He should- certainly grant the injunction, because he thought the case was plain from the defendant's own declaration, that he had taken a materially valuable part of the work of the plaintiff. The plaintiff, however, should be put upon terms to bring such action as he might be advised, with liberty to either party to apply to the Court. As to the rest of the motion, in his Honour's opinion it should stand over. The Court then proceeded to hear motions. (Before Vice-Chancellor WfonAm.) FULLER V. STEVENS. This case came on for further directittno,:. but when the argummts were concluded, His HoNoutt said, that upon the evidence and - the state of matters which had been laid before him, he could not enter into the case. The bill was dismissed with costs up to the hearing. Nothing of interest was bcf , re the Court. ARCHES COURT.-(THIS DAY.) (Before Sir HEMIERT JENNISR FAST.) IN THE CASE OF TILE LEA'. —CRESWELL. —.JUDGMENT OF TIIE COCRT. • This was a proceeding against the reverend defendant, who is a clergyman of the Church of England, to suspend him from his living and divest him of his gown. The Learned Judge went very minutely through the evidence produced in support of the charges, and said the depositions clearly proved that the defendant was addicted to drinking, and was in the habit of frequenting public-houses with low persons, and was cons nuently in the habit of swearing; and was, on one occasion, observed to pull off his coat and cravat to fight in a public-house. And the Learned Judgs said the Court was of opinion that the conduct of the defendant was highly disgraceful, and the charges were substantiated; and the reverend defendant was unlit to perform the duties of a clergyman of the Church. SHERIFFS' COURT.-(THIS DAY ( Before Mr. Under Sheriff Buncumt..) DENNISON V. SHORT. This was an action to recover the sum of 51. Os Id., for butcher's meat supplied to the defend an t. Th e defendant pleaded that he was not indebted. If supplied me a t a t t h e house of the defend- The facts of the case were these. I n th e course of last the habit of p a yi ng ready money for every a3th'neiatncitvhi:econpltvlaaisinn,tiai and always furnished the cook with money beforehand; the cook, however, in this case misappropriated the money, but made up her book as though it was duty paid, and so much dependence was placed in the servants that no receipts were ever required. It was now contended, on the authority of Lord K en y on , th at a master , vhe gave h i s se rvante money- to pay was not afterwards liable. The UNDER SHERIFF, however, considered that the prin ciple was too broad, as each ease depended on the mode of dealing. In this, a former cook had I roved, that she made a contract with plaintiff to serve meat for ready money, and for twelve months she had always paid as the bills went in. except in two or three instances where a few days had elapsed. The cook, who had contracted the debt, had been called, and admitted the re ceipt of the money, and that she had not paid it. The ques tions for the jury were, first, had there been a contract for ready money; next, whether the delay of a day or two oc casionally could be construed into credit ; and, lastly, whether the plaintiff had used due caution in giving credit without letting the plaintiff know that the m o d e of daling had been altered. Verdict for the plaintiff. lORRIBLE MURDER and SUICIDE (THIS DAY.) Between six and seven o'clock this morning the inba bitants of Arbour-square, Commercial road, were alarmed b) loud calls fer tbs. police, and screams of murder issuing from the house, No. 16, in the square, occupied by a respectable man named Baxter, employed as a clerk in Templeman's coal wharf. Police constable Sutherland, who was passing the house, which is within about eighty or one hundred yards of the Thames Police court and station-house, imme diately entered, and, on descending to the back kitchen, re ceived in his arms the body of a young woman in the last gasp of death, from a frightful wound on the right side of the throat, which gaped to the extent of several inches. She died almost immediately, without ut tering a word. Having laid the body on the floor, he proceeded to the next apartment, which was furnished in the way of a parlour, and there, on the floor close to the fire-place, l a y the body of a ; man about twenty-six years of age, with his head nearly severed from his body, his throat being cut quite across. A pool of blood had issued from the wound, and where the woman lay in the other apartment the place was also deluged • with blood. There was a pond of blood at the foot of the staircase, and the door, the tables, and the chairs were spat tered and smeared with gore. The fender, fire irons, and fur. titure were scattered about in tvery direction, and all things betokened a silent but terrible struggle. From all that could be collected in the confusion which er.sued, this appears to be one of these motiveless murders which, had the suicide survived would, by some sapient jury, have been attributed to insanity. It seems the deceased young woman, who had not yet attained her sixteenth year, was the daughter of Mr. Baxter, the proprieter of the house. Against the father's consent she married her murderer, Jeremiah Spence Stark, about nine months since. 'Though a verse to the match, her poor father took them into the house, in the hope that he might further their future prospects; but the son-in-law was of a gloomy and morose temper, and apparently idly disposed. The only discoverable grounds for the terrible tragedy, which has fearfully alarmed the neighbourhood, are these A little blether of the young woman Ellen Baxter, alias Stark, slept in the same apartment with her and. her hus band, and on the previous night heat d the latter abusing her, and calling her odious names. This he told to his father, who mildly remonstrated with Stark on the impropriety of his conduct. It would seem this galled the fellow, and must have rankled all night in his mind. From the appearance of the front kitchen, which seemed to be the breakfast room of the family, the young woman must have been at work in the place when Stark made the attack upon her, and the silent struggle between them must have been terri ble. Tier hands were cut in several places through the gloves which she bad on doing her work. The poor young woman, who is supposed to have been in the family way, is said to have been a sweet, good-tempered girl, of very prepossessing appearance, and her life might have been saved had riot her too great love for the mur derer and suicid e prevented her giving a timely 'alarm, as there were several persons in the house at the time. Information of the awful occurrence was in stantly conveyed to the Arbour-square station-house, when Sergeant Shaw, who was acting as inspector at the time, made all the necessary arrangements, by writing to the co roner,thelestruagnsdp.lacing officers in the house to preserve every thing in th e state in which the scene f i rst presen t e d i tself. In a d eep pool of blood close to the hea d o f t h e mur d erer there was a com b belonging to the young woman, which been been removed committed, i s must hav e d ropped front her hair in the commencement of the weapon wit l h l' av e h ( ie l h lY th ob e j l e t c o t rrid vili d c e l e l d has has and that is wrapped up in a newspaper at the Arbour-square station-house. It is a black-handled carving-knife, covered , front the point to the hilt with thick clotted gore. ' READING, GUILDFORD, and REI GATE RAILWAY.—(THIS DAY.) A joint meeting of the shareholders in the above line was held at the London Tavern, in order that the Directors might explain to them the present position of the amalgamated Company, and take their opinion on the future proceedings. The chair was taken by DAVID SALOMONS, Esq., who read a report of the state of the Company; from which it ap peared that the amalgamation of th e Reading and Reigate and Reading, Guildford, and Reigate Railway Companies had been formed on principles likely to be very advantageous to both. The usual deposit of 10 per cent. had been made, and very little opposition was expected from the landowners re sident near the line. The local traffic alone would give a profit of 6 per cent., exclusive of all traffic that would pass over the entire length of the line. The report also dwelt strongly on the fact that the line might be consi dered as one of that class of national defensive lines referred to in Parliament by Sir Robert Peel; as it connected the arsenals of Woolwich and Chatham with Portsmouth, South ampton, Plymouth, and other ports in the British channel, and concluded by an assurance that with regard to the sur veying and engineering business, and all other matters to be inquired into by the Standing Orders Committee, the line was quite complete and ready to go to Parliament with every anticipation of a favourable result. After a few brief remarks the Chairman concluded by expressing a hope that .the shareholders would continue to repose in their directors that confidence which they had always shown, and assuring them that the directors were ready to do for them anything they might require, and give them every information they could expect. 0 Several shareholders inquired what were time expanses of the Companies, and the amount of capital subscribed upon each. The CHAIRMAN said he could not enter into a detailed ac count, but the expenses of each Company had been in round numbers about 14,0001. The capital subscribed in the Read ing and Reigate line was about 38,000/. and on the Reading, Reigate, and Guildford ab ou t 54,000 i, giving a total of 92,0001. Several voices in the room expressed dissatisfaction et the large expenses incurred. • A StaREIIOLDER made a few remarks with regard to the satisfictory condition of the line, and proposed a resolution expressing thanks to the chairman and directors, and also expressing entire confidence in them. An amendment was proposed requiring an immediate state ment of accounts. The CHAIRMAN said the shareholders ought not to com plain of the expenses, for if they at first started two lines in stead of one, and incurred the expense attendant upon sur veying and getting up two lines, when they knew that one line would do, was it their own fault. The directors would, however, be happy to send round to every shareholder a state ment of accounts in detail.—(Hear, hear.) Mr. WATKINS, a shareholder, said that he thought the amendment ought to he put to the meeting, and if passed, he would propose another, to the effect that the meeting should adjourn until the detailed accounts were produced.— (Cries of No, no," through the room.) .The CHAIRMAN begged Mr. Watkins to consider he had no wish that the Company should be put down in the papers as a disorderly meeting. There was every discositiou to give a detailed account, and those accounts they would, if the shareholders pleased, produce in a week, or even three days, should they require it. The directors would be very happy to overhaul them with the shareholders, and let blame fall on those who deserved it. A SHAREHOLDER asked if the directors of the united com panies had taken anythingfor their services ?—( Loud hisses.) Mr. LEVESON GOWER, the chairman cif the I - Zeading and Reigate, said that they had not taken a shilling, or even a glass of cold Water, at the .shareholders' expense. The CHAIRMAN said he had had nothing from the Company but a great deal of trouble.—(Laughter.) The sense of the meeting was so strongly expressedagainst this question that it was withdrawn, and the questionerjoined in an expression of satisfaction at the businesslike way in which the chairman had conducted the proceedings. The original motion of thanks to and confidence in the di rectors was then put, and carried unanimously. Thanks were then voted to the chairman, and the meeting separated. RAILWAY COMMITTEES (THIS DAY.) Sub-Committee No. 2, Cloisters, 6. This Committee met to-day at a few minutes past twelv o'clock, Sir J. Y. Buller in the chair. OVIvoroRD, CHICHESTER, PORTSMOUTH, AND WAREHAM. The evidence in support of this Bill was resumed. The Committee were of opinion that the standing orders had not been complied with by this Company. EDnvilunGir AND NORTHERN (DUN• rERnuaNB BRANCH). This was a petition on the part of the Edinburgh and Northern Railway Company, for the - purpose of constructing a branch from their railway to Dun fermline, intersecting the great coal field of Lochgelly. The engineer was Mr. Thomas Grainger, and it appeared that the length of the line was 15 miles, and the amount of capital 187,0001. The formal proofs were gone through. There was a petition from Donald Smith Pedding, com plaining that the line proposed to pass through his property, to the injury of the same, and alleging that the standing orders had not been complied with, inasmuch as the plan deposited with the Sheriff's clerk at Fife did not delineate the line with accuracy. The Committee considered that the standing orders in this case had been complied with. There was another allegation of inaccuracy in the plans and sections, and in the notice of a field. The Committee were of opinion that the standing orders had not been complied with by the Edinburgh Northern (Dunfermline branch) Railway in this particular. Parliamentart• agent, Sir Chas. Gordon, Edinburgh ; solici tors, Messrs, Webster, Richardson, and Connell, London. CHELTENHAM AND °krona). The object of this Bi'l was to construct a railway from Cheltenham, through Gloucestershire, to join the Oxford, and Worcester, and Wolverhampton Railways. There was a petition against from James Boodle, of Chelten ham, through whose property the line would pass, which contained several allegations, some of which were abandoned. Tiaere was an allegation - that the sections were in accurate at the copeing of the Great Western bridge at Chelte n ham, which, as well as anotl . er allegation of inaccuracy, the Committee considered were not sufficiently specific, and, therefore, that in those cases the standing orders had been complied with. Sub-Committee N 0.3. This Committee resumed its sittings at the usual hour this morning, Mr. Aglionby in the chair. SOUTH EASTERN. This was the petition of the South-Eastern Railway Com pany for leave to bring in a Bill to authorise tl_•e construction of a branch line to Rye Harbour. The amount of capital was proved to be 20,000/, and the estimated cost 15,000/. The standing orders were declared to have been compile.] with. EAST GRXNSTEAD BRANCH. This was another petition of the South-Eastern Railway Company for leave to bring in a Bill to make a branch rail way from their Godstone station to East Grinstead. The estimated cost was 110,0001., and the subscription contract had been executed for 82,0001., or inure than three-fourths of the capital. In this case also the Committee decided that the standing orders had been complied with, subject to the question which had been raised in a former case as to the validity of a sub scription contract applying to more than one Bill. CHISLET AND MARGATE BRANCH. This was the third petition of the South-Eastern Company, for leave to bring in a Bill to construct ,a branch of th e i r Hastings and Rye line from Chislet to Margate. The esti mated cost of construction was 100,00 C/. The usual formal proofs having been put in, The CHAIRMAN announced that the standing orders had been complied with. He took that opportunity of stating that the Committee of Chairmen, after considering the ques tion whether one subscription contract, embracing a number of estimates and a number of branches, could apply to several Bills, or whether there ought not to be a separate contract deed for each Bill. the Committee had come to the resolution that a subscription contract, binding the parties to raise a number of estimates in the aggregate for an equal number of branches was not contrary to the spirit of the standing orders on this point. In the case of the South-Eastern Company, how ever, the instrument, although in a single form, contained covenants to raise each particular estimate; but in the case of the North British Railway, there was only one covenant in the deed which bound each party to subscribe his proportionate part of the aggregate amount of a number of estimates. In both cases, however, there was the same legal obligation to raise the estimate of each branch, and evidence of the deposit of plans, &c., having , been given in respect of all the branches comprised in each Bill, the Committee were of opinion that in each and every case the standing orders had been duly complied with. WEST OF SCOTLAND ZUNCTION. This was the petition of the West of Scotland Junction Railway Company, fur leaKe to bring in a Bill to construct a junction from the Edinbiirgh.and Glasgow Railway, through the city of Glasgow, Ware - Glasgow and Ayr Railway. The 'estimated cost of tholine is 206,0007. The customary formal proofs having been put in, the Committee decided that the standing orders had been complied with. PERTH AND camerr DIRECT. This' was the petition of a new Company for leave to bring in a Bill to construct a direct line of railway 'from Perth to Crieff, a distance of about twenty miles. The cost of the works, including two short branches of some eight miles in extent, was estimated at 300,000/. The Committee decided that the standing orders had been duly complied with. WILSONTOWN, MOR.NiNGSIDE, AND COLTNESS COMPANY. This was the petition of the Wilsontown, Mornin:side, and Coltness Railway Company, for leave to bring in a Bill to construct a branch from a point on their main line to Knowton. The estimated cost was 200,000/.—Standing orders complied with. Sub-Committee No. 4. The Committee met at the usual hour this morning. Mem bers present, Mr. H. Drummond (chairman), Mr. Evans, and Mr. Shirley, 7.ONDON AND ,11 ItE VII INGHAM (ST. _AT S AN'S _ _ AND LUTON nRANCHES). This Bill stood over from yesterday, there being no proof of notice having been given to the Marquis of Bute, but the necessary evidence being now pioduced, the standing orders were declared to be complied with CLYDE 7447?,80M1R, AND DOCY.E. In this Bill, and alto in the Downpatrick Gas Bill, the objects of both which are expressed in the name, the Coin mittee decided that the standing orders were complied with. BALLYMENA AND ,ZIALLTMONY. The object of this Bill is to connect Belfast and Ballymena with the Armagh and Coleraine line. The length of the e will be twenty miles, and the cost is estimated al; 55,000/. Mr. Charles Lanyon is the engineer and Mr. Bayden the Par liamentary agent. The standing orders were complied with. Rutland Election is to take place on Saturday next; there is at present no opposition, but it is expected that the fanners will, on the hustings, strongly express their opinions, and that Mr. T. Healy, the new convert to thc League, will also state his opinions. Mr. Finch has declined to come forward. IMPORTATION OF CATTLE FROM IRELAND.—By a Par liamentary paper printed yesterday, it appears that in the quarter ended on the sth January last, the importation of cattle from Ire land was —of oxen, hulls, and cows in number, 32,833 ;of calves, 583 ; of sheep and lambs, 32,579; and amine, 104,141. NORTH NOTTINGUAMSIIIRE.—By the death of Mr. Gaily Knight, announced in another place, a vacancy is occasioned for this division of Nottingham, in addition to• that caused for the southern division by the appointment of the Earl of Lincoln to the office of Chief Secretary for Ireland. Mr. Knight was a consavative, and has repreSeuted North A otts sjtce 1834. THE WORCESTERSHIRE AND STAFFORDSHIRE COAL MINES. Mr. Onions has lately delivered an interesting lecture before the Institute at Birmingham, on the coal forma tions of England, including a description of the coal fields of Worcestershire and Staffordshire, from which we extract the following condensed description of the latter:—" The first attempt to de , cribe the coal district of South Staffordshire was by Mr. Keir, in 1796; and nothing was added to that till Dr. Thompson's account in the Annals of Philosophy for 1818. The coal field was described by Keir to extend only about 4 miles round Dudley, whereas at the present day the area over which the coal extends, is estimated at more than 100 square miles. From Stourbridge on the south to Rugeley on the north its length was twenty. two miles, and its breadth from east to west about nine miles. The Dudley coal field is surrounded by the new red sand• stone, beneath which Lord Dartmouth's sinkings, at a distance of one mile from the great " fault," by which the coal is supposed to be cut off, hare discovered it again. How far, however, it my be profitable to work in such a position is another question. On the western sides shafts have been with success sunk under the new red sandstone, and the coal found to expand in thickness as it dips. It might be taken as a rule, that if the sand stone were the lower member of the new red or Permian system, as it was called, it might he bored for coal with almost a certainty of success; but if the upper member, the expense would be immense, and it was doubtful whether the coal would ever be reached. The millstone grit, which forms such vast walls round the north fields, vas here scarcely represented; and the mountain lime stone was altogether absent. There was reason to be lieve thzt those strata had never been deposited in the part of the country. The sub-strata were, therefore, Silurian rocks, which rise up irregularly through the coal near Dudley and Sedgley, and form its eastern boun dary rear Walsall. The coal field was divided by the limestone hills of Dudley and Sedgley, and the basalt of Rowley Regis. The curious foldings and twistings of the limestone and shale of Dudley and the Wren's Nest, showed that the whole mass had been violently lifted up from beneath while in a fluid state, and rising to the surface was spread out upon it Hence the coal strata dip away from or rise to the opposite sides of the limestone, while they are continued under the basalt, being evidently charred or burnt as they approach the nucleus of hills. Three courses of iron stone of no very great value have been found near Dudley, but at Wolverhampton fourteen courses of valu able ironstone are wrought. It was hence supposed that the workings of Dudley did rot go deep enough ; but the fact was that the miner was there acquainted with the very bottom of the fiel.l, which had been brought 1 to the surface by the protrusion of trap and other igne ous rocks. The greater scarcity of coal round Wolver hampton caused the richer iron ore of that dis • trict to be brought to Wednesbury, Sedgley, and other places in the south, to be smelted. The ten-yard coal in variably terminates at the foot of the limestone hills, as at Walsall, Sedgley, Wren's Nest, and Wednesbury. It extends around the basalt from near Oldbury to Hales Owen, where it again meets with and is thrown up by the limestone. Near Stourbridge many dis'ocations occur, and the progress of mining is much improved by a peculiar volcanic substance called green rock, resembling basalt. Towards Sedgley, the ten-yard coal goes so deep that the mines cannot be worked. It is probable that the ten-yard coal extends westward into Shropshire, and eastward under the new red sandstone; but it was not likely they would obtain it beyond Bil ston to the north, or Stourbridge to the south. The ten-yard coal is found at various depths in different parts of the same field, owing to the dislocations of the strata. At Wolverhampton and Bilston it crops out, while at other places its position varies from 16 to 140 yards from the surface in a short distance. As the sub jacent limestone and superincumbent new red sandstone hare participated in the effects of these dislocations, it is evident that they were deposited before ; that the coal was deposited horizontally on the Silurian rocks ; and that the whole were upheaved at one time. PHILANTHROPHIST ISA MBERT AND THE WHITE NEGRO. A former Paris gamin, who had, in consequence of sundry misfortunes, become a Pole, had obtained of a fellow cosmopolite a list of the generous persons living within the ta elvo arondissemens of Paris. Amongst those charitable individuals figured M. Isambert, the deputy, better known as the friend of the blacks. Our Pole called on him the other day, told him the old story of the campaign of 1831, dwelt with eloquence on the miseries of exile, and concluded by demanding some trifling assistance. "If you deny it," said Gaminowski, " I shall be reduced to sell my cross of the White Eagle, the only thing remaining to me in the world.' The beggar was fair and rosy, and M. Isambert dismissed him, apologising for hit being obliged to at tend a rehearsal at the Varit-teilleatre. The disap pointed Pole was threatening revenge, when public rumour apprised him of the success of the Petit Mousse ' (which vaudeville is ascribed to the pen of M. Isambert), and explained that gentleman's last words. Our Pole immediately rubbed his face with yellow ochre, made his hair as woolly as possible, and, in the shape of a mulatto, boldly called again on the witty vaude villis, who gave him five francs and shook hands with him. A week after the Pole returned to the charge, under the aspect of a real Ibo, soot having suc ceeded to ochre. " rray be seated," said M. Isambert ; " what is it that affords me the honour of your visit, my doer black ?" "Me hungry !" cried the Pole ; "me come from New York with American lord; me in France, me free, me hungry, thirsty, and not a bit of bread." "Here are twenty francs for you," replied M. Isambert in his most gracious style, which he the more readily used as the Varietei manager had just sent him some of his author's dues. The Pole wept for joy, land touched Isambert to such a degree, that the latter fell into his arms and embraced him like a brother. At length their sobs cult-d i and the Pole, mulatto, and negro withdrew. On re , entering his closet, M. Isambert happened to see him self in his glass, and found that his cheeks and his nose were of a sup:-rb black. fie f neie.l himself about to be turned into a negro, and almost fainted with delight. It was some time before this sweet dream was dispelled and M. Isambert could persuade himself that his African visitor bad favoured him, in return for his 20 francs, with the contents of a chimney—Paris Print. FLANDERS MAIL. BRUSSELS, FEB. 9.—The Chamber of Represen tat ives began to day the discussion of the project of law for granting to the war department a vote of credit for 453,600 francs, intended for the execution of some military works, and alienations of some parcels of ground. The works consist in the demolition of the forlificetions of Bassett, in completing some other works, and rebuilding bridges at Audenarde, and in defen sive works at Aerschot. M. Lebeau proposed to vote the project of law, deducting the 300,000 francs for the works sat Aerschot, and to defer voting the sum till the Government shall have stated the general system of fortifications which it intends to adopt. M. Lebeau's motion was warmly supported by some Mem bers and opposed by others. I►i. Delacoste defended the project of law as a consequence of the system of defence adopted for Belgium, which it tends to complete ; besides the adoption of the project will give work to the indigent classes. The discussions will be con tinued to-morrow. The King and the Queen came from Lacken yesterday at noon, and the King presided in a Council of Ministers. Auossuuo, FEB. 6. We have received to-day letters from Constantinople of the 21st of January. Reschid Paella has sent the Seraskier Soliman Pascha, his rival in the favour of the Sultan, as Ambassador to Paris. Sir Stratford Canning seems to be satisfied with the new Prime Minister: he yesterday gave a splendid entertainment to the Ministers of the Porte, to which his colleagues o f the repre sentation were invited. PRUSSIAN FUNDS.—BEabiN, FEB. 5. Bills. St. Schuld Sch., 3% per Cent ....... • • •• • . 97% Pruss. English Bonds, 1830, 4 per Cent.. •• • • Foreign Exchanges....... .....•..... Exchange on London, £1 Sterling, 2 Months. 6 24% 6 24,„ llamburgh, 300 Marks, 2 Months. 149% Paris, 300 ft., 2 Months 80 79 5.6 Two inonths. ••..•••• . • • • •• —Universal Prussian Gazette, Feb. 6. BELGIANFUNDS.—Bitussm, FEB. 10. Actual Debt, 2% per Cent ••••••• • • • •• - • Rothschild's Loan, Five per Cent • • • • • • Loan of Thirty Millions, Four per Cent- •. • Ditto Three per Cent • . ....... Ditto Thirty-seven Millions, ditto Ditto, ditto, 1840 Ditto,ditto, 1842 .. Ditto, 1844. • • •• •• • • .••• • • • • • • • • • • 100 Ditto, 1836.. Ditto, 1838 ••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • .. 74% Ditto of the City, 1832 •••••• • • •• • • • • 100% Ditto, 1843 .• •• •• •• •• •• •••••• •• • • •• •• 101% Bank of Belgium ••.• • • •.• .• •••• „ 798 —Brussels Papers, Feb. 10. Money. 97,,6 HAMBURGH BORSENHALLE, FEB. 6. Bills. Money, Austrian 5 per Cents ••••••••• • • • • • • • 113 Bank Shares ••• • • • •••••••• • • • • • • • • 1600 Anglo-Russian Loan RUSBlan 5 per Cent., Hamb. Certificate. 103% Ditto Ist series Inscription . •• 104% Ditto, Hope and Co., 3d and 4th series.. 99 Ditto, In Certificate.. .. 99 New 4 per Cent., Hope and Co. •• •• • • 91 Ditto Stieglitz •• •.••• • • • • ••••• • • • • 89% Spanish New 5 per Cent... ..... • • 20% 20 l Ditto 3 per Cent ••• • • • ••••• • • • 3114 31% Angio-Portuguese Lean, 2% per Cent • • Dutch Actual Debt, 2% per Cent Dltto 3 per Cent. ....... relish New 4 per Cent. Loan, 1844 B2 -Anglo-Danish Loan, 3 per Cent National Bank Shares • . . • • • ;. AUSTRIAN FUNDS.—VIZNNA, Fn. 3. 5 per Cent. Metalliques •• • •• •. • • . 112% 4 per Cent. ditto • • .• • • • .. 3 per Cent. ditto • • ••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • 77 Loan, 1834 . •••• . • • ..... •• • ...... •• • 160 Ditto, 1839 •. •• • •• 121% Bank Shares •• • • ••••• • • • • • • ••• • • • •• • • 1585 Eaterhazy's Loan •• • • . RAILWAYS. The Northern, or Ferdinand .. iga% Glog,gnitz ..... ..... Vienna—Milan • • • • • ..... • • • • • • • •• • • • 124 Leghorn 11G Festli Sienna •. • ..... •• • ..... •• • ••• • • • •.,. 99 Gros etto •••.••.. • • • • • • • •• • • ..... •.• • • 98 )4 Oldenburg . • .• • • . • • • .. • • Pestula • • . • Apennines . —Allgemeine Zeituuz, Feb. 7 101 Mr. Knowles, of tho Northern Circuit, has been ap pointed to the office of Attorney-General of the county palatine of Lancaster, vacant by the promotion of the Hon. J. S. Wortley to the office of Judge-Advocate-General. THE SILK TRADE.--The announcement of a reduci:on of duties has caused the most lively sensation amongst the manufacturers of silk, and protective societies are said to be in the course of formation in the metropolis and the manu facturing districts. The general impression appears to be that the changes will take place, and many of the first houses (Messrs. Everington and Graham amongst the num ber of those in the reta'l trade) have already annourxed their determination to meet the loss at once ; but in this it would seem there exists a keen observant policy, inasmuch as, by getting rid of their present stocks at the rate, or even less than they would cost upon the Continent, the far-seeing English salesman is prepared to buy the newest and most reeltercAll goods to start in competition with the French themselves when the new tariff cornea into operation. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE• bom b r• o r PORTSMOUTH, WEDNESDAY.—The Scourge Steam lde Commander Coffin, went from Spithead to the back of .' 11 " 0 ;no Wight yesterday morning to make a trial of her mode, p oor i ° she has all her sea-going stor,s, ammunition, boar being reported ready and trustworthy for sea service. nl,,nBs ,i c l e oc ol t , On the present occasion the Scourge went out about having on board Captain Chads, of the Exc'ellent ; CaPtswi , GO. of the Royal Marine Artillery ; Lieutenant Robert Jeli n ,' 00 6 ' Lieutenant of the Excellent ; and other distinguishe"„leolllll; officers. The firing was under the direction ef CornrruM,';' . :.,get Only tea shells were fired, and those not live shell ; ( "Szab. charge of 101 b., and all the others with the full charge powder; the rango was not observed, but the shock to the „ g re• y . firing was far greater that when she was tried when ligh t indeed was it that the centre bolt of the mortar-ted v ain inches, and the china and such like ware in the caplaio:„.6. smashed. Beyond these no casualties or damage erc immersion on firing was not so great as when the vet e 1 o fc!' . ; She now draws exactly 14 feet 6 inches aft, and has 373 ( 43 1 . 7 on board. The long gun (56-pounder) was not fired. ,Vb i e of the officers was, that the experiment was sucee , ""beie s l ' such an opinion could be arrived at, when hitherto all th:!,,,0. have been fired were not loaded, we are at a loss to und ,, r e ';oo.if p The Styx steam-sloop, Commander Hornby, w as at the 20th of December. This vessel has captured three T;,it4 . svot the Regenedavere and Ezpiza (empty), and the Isabe th e slaves on board. It is supposed the three prizes will Pir'otiroo. mender 4001., and the officers and crew according to the ho s bte n t o proportion. We regret to find, however, that th e Styx a olu' ict sited by fever, of which the master (Mr. R. Iltm dle) 'to tIS officer, and seven seamen, whose names are not knoWn died A . ' 1 ' 1 1; private letter states—" We were ordered here coes. mediately, but were so reduced from sickness and 0 0 3 , to e,,, e r, with the exception of thejmatswain, th e commander.ttt tee e th os • doing duty, with 9 men i n on Watch, and ,t,„l Our men are now in th e h os pit a l d o i ng well. It is . mender Hornby will invalid and return to Englan d, pa 'rat severely from the fever." vt The Vindictive, 50, Captain Seymour, flag 0f „ '„,, the • ' Francis Austen, K.C.8., was at Barbadoes, all well, "" :„- - ' '' ,oo l " as also was the Eurydice, 26, Captain Elliot, which sh',ll,o . 1 .41 on the 19th instant for the various islands under the A mate mand, touching at Bermuda last. This cruise (says 3 .4 7 015 • was to test the respectiv e sa ili ng qua liti es of the two ` tt Ditr b e pyi The Pique, 36, Captain the Hon. M. Stopford , arr ic ,,rge on the 2d ult., at which d a t e s h e was a bout to u m " - Jy ~#l, refit, prior to sailing to England to be paid ofr• to, The Rose, 18, Commander P e ll e y, arrived at Sips d at on the 6th of January, from Bermuda. arr icr- The Pickle, 2, Lieutenant-Co mma nder Baiebridge, tri ff ' Jamaica, on the 6th ult., from Po r t- au -Prince. _ The Vesuvius steam-sloop, Com man der O'Ca ll4 b li.--' Jamaica, on te sth ult., frm Bermuda. Ipe IC. 6l ' l ' d i e The Hennes h steam-sloop, o Lieutenant •Commam • at Port-au-Prince, on the 23d of December, from „id The Frolic, 16, Commander Hamilt on , arrived at 3. 3 ' ,:rg 24th of November, from San Bias. c Sr it l tee The Ann and Elizabeth schooner, wrecked on ; lii reigrear„' driven from her anchors in the n i g ht o f th e 19th un' , - a ttalr":o 4 gale, was "weighed" during last night by Messrs. tlarr",ireed the agents to Lloyd's, who have bee n indefatigable) o.ot to recover ail possible from the wreck since the and fifteen tons more of her cargo were got out of is now placed in four feet shoaler water than she W_ . l% The Rattler screw steam-sloop, Commander p oo I harbour yesterday under canvass, and sailed for Flynt • use her steam, and appeared to be going, With • e ci. set, at about nine knots per hour. 3 10 ' Tile Grampus, 50, Captain 11. B. Martin, sailed O' ' r ote . . 0 00" ing for Des - onport, where she arrived on Monde'' , Acenagg' The sailing qualities of this frigate were good, but tions, and more essential qualifications as an efil r "' very inferior. The Cyclops steam-frigate, Captain Lapidgc, ig ge tt erg- I, refit very smartly, and will he ready to return to the do dt rig ic a few days. She had her f o r emas t taken out ye t6 ,,,,t and shipped a new oue this mornin g . Her malan i— h eo" ' and the repair of defects nearly completed. , ~n 1 4 ' P.' 61 The Java, 50, alongside the jetty, is under thea ---( . 4 0 1 " yard artisans, being prepared for commission. cer The Amphitrite razee corvette, for heavy mew' two' s rAl` painting, and will be ready for the pendant in a day terse' , The Trineamalee, sister ship, has been ready s ome pected to hoist the pendant daily. 0n1 , % f 4lll The Dee steam-transport, Mast e r-Commander ,„ - e f th '— having coaled, &c., left yesterd a y a ft ern oon for with supernumeraries. STATE OF e I; (From the Manchester Guardian.) tooteloot MANCllESTER.—Notwlthstanding the improved st4 re ssin,,, t , money-market, there continues to be considerable P the market for goods and yarn is consequently dull, e ` ric es rates for some descriptions of goods ; whilst the 1 ;,,,di5t 0 ,41 0 ' main perfectly firm. The continued absence of th e — I Is Dv A l to increase the flatness of the market, and its arriv' t fej for with great anxiety. t in of the lf h ROCADALE.—There 15 some little improvement bit , ), 0 80 1 market to-day. There has been a better attendan ce j oro more business has been transacted, but without any o pro ot prices. Wool remains firm at last week's rates. rt LEEns.—We are sorry it Is not in our power to rellos met in our market of this day. The demand prices keep unchanged ; nor is there any appreheo' i s haP: e cOlie lIUDDERSFIELD.—A very fair quantity of busitl e i b n this day in our market in fancy woollens ; but Po i c 3 . ` ti to be in little demand. Considering the season of • veet seems a general impression that there is every Pr °- and active state of business in this district. neloft:::;j;'' 'oh fl'S ti ERRATUM.—The remarks attributed to i \lr. S' ~trt IT' vesta ls towards the close of our Parliamenta7 report ,iou','l3 . by Lord G. Bentinck. Most of our readers, however , the context that the names had by some accident bee n op. ic D ic SNOW-BALLS V. BLACK-BALLS.— STA N ,, W w as Ogit.rel 1846.—1 t is a year • this day since Sir George Cu l ," ~t 1 to ;50;i r Po by a party of his constituents, because he was oPI'' 11 01" t te' ticular line of politics, and to the formation of A cared J O' .„,1 ) .j by the electors. Sir George on that occasion 10; 1 010 TiCWS of the Marquis of Exeter, in opposition to c ot oi .daii inhabitants. This des Mr. Clapton, the political 5; ,,, ; 4 , quit of Exeter, has been .slyly obtaining signatures Dis 6,,. ; o i Sir George, calling upon the Hon. Member to voe itte s ttY" . l o l o said that a counter memorial will be got up by ll,' P 0 ,0 1 balled him, and presented to Sir George, stating tat. , 0 0 ( his constituents have great confidence in Sir R. re el l e a Correspondent. VA °l ll 4: Pb COMMITTAL OF A NOTORIOUS DOG - - 1 „ 2 , 5 1 rr terday a man calling himself John Rogers, but ap r i t . : v ol o pt Barrett, was placed at the bar before Mr. Itarrlins ° ",:,;roa r . to De, c o charged with having stolen a valuable spaniel, th . !'„oco,riel i ta Outran), No. 1, Hanover-square. The prisoner is s', l P l r of of the most expert dog-stealers in London ; he 112 0 10 .1 `,00:7"?r his nefarious practices, and has repeatedly been. o te, , , prisoner had nothing to say in defence. The 31a• 0 ., r' l e Slo,lo4 inflicting upon him the full penalty awarded by the l a . g ild „si six months' Imprisonment, for stealing the dog, e; t he " o ticnlie trial for stealing the brass collar and lock wide , ' oe t round its neck at the period of the robbery, and as 1.0. 4 Ot t . o tw can be proved against him, he will, no doubt, in t i 01 011. J. being found guilty, meet with a much more severe 1) %00 1 " , c a could have been indicted upon him had lie been' " with.. rim Cs et LAW OF DEBTOR AND CREDITOR.— ,De appointed in 1842 by the merchants and traders 0 ' '.ate' it subject of the law of debtor and creditor, and su f e ado lc , ' ,..l°o pointed last May for the purpose of obtaining an atn;i c alo'' yto bankruptcy and insolvency law, have printed and tin t the dI port, which is to be submitted to a public ineeting..;norftrolo,`,3 Tavern on Monday next. The report contains a_r w aso'„op,'',i• Bill which the Committee have prepared, and whi' l oaar',l by Mr. Masterman and Mr. Hawes into the Moose ~terssproto session. This Bill provides improvements in the d a y f l " riot ruptey during the period which elapses between th , o aial e dsl'i r t ante before the Court upon the summons and th e `, f ore . ; f°, to set of bankruptcy, and the taking possession or 1h,., ID o t o , messenger, so as to preclude " reasonable complal, CID Jar: the honest debtor. The Court of Bankruptcy will intent's. withdraw its protection from bankrupts and insolveoixallet4.o and such withdrawal will be compulsorY the t, h vtil 01 0 '14 satisfy the Court that his bankruptcy is not franduicn iPespjot and individual creditors having a right to itnP r l;ias ie t jet person as soon as the protection is withdrawn• eratir`ocOve mortgages of personal property are to be • the r els 1 ipt creditors, unless filed within twenty-one days a l";: o urt"., r X":00, Against the union of the Bankrupt and illSOlN'en i. ‘"4 reM; ( lll. i pel mittee express themselves in the strongest terms. qoaoaltrastPe Inefficiency of the law, as hitherto administered.- i s la 11h 2 f, jo rl' r ici statement :—" Your Committe e will only me ntion, p34 l, 01 .4e ts this statement, that in the six mouths of the Yea r hre e Woe passing of the Bankruptcy Act of 1842, thirtYt7gol.;, are. ip occurred, in which the amount of debts was 2, 99 ,, t oot'', le7 as stated in the balance-sheets (but which, as We': i i o ssit‘ partially realised), being no more than 468,21%. 7,,,g 10 0 0 those few cases only, of 2,512,57 1." In colle c t , r p' drawing inferences, the Committee seem to ha ve 60° Po laudable industry. .0 i 0 VieUv ICP IP' CHARITY OVER THE WATER.--The pirefoie, c rir, merit has kindly consented to allow A Refuge erected at Boulogne. This large and daily increasing last to have their wants properly attended to. rj ,eti .011 oc; Lions have already been made, and the poor ai lle , ic ads 0 0 ' 1 1 ,' have a place where they can rest their eervine t ' i onel' s .esP of A charitable gentleman has sent a large sue' °`, m ice „ alderman may have a basin of real turtle at Jen s ' day selected is one fraught with civic recollection' .on i ts •• d vernber.—Punch. —Die, v r , v c or,' 6th il last., at OF THOMAS WHITMORE, r• 6 4n 10p, 5 ..:0 11 '",5 , at his seat, Apley-park, in the county 0 . tar V IVI but severe illness, Thomas Whitmore Esq., in V 1,10 01 4.1 to ol ,l o Mr. Whitmore represented the borough ' of "L',",, elde°,l;c s years. He is succeeded in his fsrnily estates bY o i ; oc ata , t he Charlton Whitmore, Esq., one of the present Ter, .0.00 r PS borough of Bridgnorth.— Wolrerhanipton Cltrolu' ett n * ar" e r or POOR-RATES AND LOCAL TAXAT,, a at t9tior la 3 !1 returns just obtained by Sir James Graham, Pur'", t jevir. the House of Commons, it appears that the an w , u 46B, ls7 ,;(iOisii 1 4 rates in England and Wales was in 1826.F p 8,606,5011.; and in 1841, 6,351,828 —making an '; Law all' 8 01 per annum. The annual value, in the year e nd " pd )gl s' 09, real property assessed to the poor -rates in Ens i on i0111, 1 .. 61 ,;0 4 62,540,030/. The total amount of local ta la , a ` . 4 - 4 1 ` 1 ,71/.'" Wales, for the year eliding the 25th pf March , ° - 1 - For Scotland, it was 530,665/. In Ireland it vra, s ,,"' " te r voo a total in Great Britain and Ireland of 13,278, 88° " We regret to learn that the America n s '„, i fia l . Y elf mic. ' tg ( lined to his house by severe illness, and was attend her Majesty's levee yesterday. His I ' 3- o f Leg rep`, C L : sented by Mr. Gansevoort Melville, his SecretarT..„..),fit THE WELLS IN TRAFALGAR-SQUA . rt to ti i i ,ce",.oo l , workmen were engaged in laying down fresh PiliTicEio4ll, . 0 6% inches larger diameter than the last, in he }l ' r, pi ifi d i pe greatly increased additional supply of watt r req7, the pr,„ce, lation of the Houses of Parliament, in coe'n;loto..,a ore' e t other purposes, which amounts to about 20 ;' Notwithstanding the great additional stIPP,'Y l' o toj water from these wells has been laid on to to e 0 ,00 0 0 ,0 j i g, and barracks, it has risen in the wells to a" p ty of eon five feet since they were first opened for the s'l cs TlCT il iar e °co o ., ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL ad al ,reO r ilp Denman's Bill (for removing some defects in is criminal justice) proposes to enact that in all e ", of t r ..,ilf u r is now by law empowered to award any sentens , to 10 1 ,00 to it shall be lawful for such Court, at its discretioz i yea rs , ' tr tiojiv tence for any term of years not less than s e '. , n ten ce per e 1 01 it • all cases where the Court has power to awardsl, sh re tation, it shall be lawful for the same Court , .. d s re award such sentence for any time, however shor i, o f 4 P o t t'!„.al!' t. Just under all the circumstances. The provision., pro i s ,o .. p r , e l _ o o! .. IV., C. 36, s. 13 (requiring parties to prosectitekr'soo 11 1 20, , , I ' D e t ' o pealed ; and it is further proposed, that anY,P ( l ; w et I° oll o l,c , before the grand jury of the Central Criintn% or dei f ° l o 2l/ , as before any other grand jury. Writs of tbe tilelments from that Court are also to spec'' , o °' which the same shall be tried. —ft ...._ _ ____--- sof' go BIRTHS. , t uite so , On the 11th inst., at Grosvenor-crescent, the u of a son. v oierel e , ...., hte r , „o , On the 3d inst., at Liverpool, the lady of "• diailfr o rs - A, daughter. f A .6 ~A . , 0 t .. e ? On the Bth inst., the lady of John RonsillY , ..', F. 0•` j; • t , " A• ' of ° On the 9th inst., at Grove-read, Brixton , w i f e ` r " or • Esq.,On o tl f ie L 9 ti t i l e t o i i n n s . t sin a n t -fi l e t l u d s s se , 11-square, the Ju ti., On the 9th inst., B°f e, 05C0frle, daughtex. _, a soil . , 0 3913 „, On the 10th inst., Baroness de Moncorvo, n' i ady of n D eb Pe On the 7th inst.., at Newtown Anna. th e ' 00 1 ri t s Esq-. M.P. of a daughter. f A /al rn°ll ► S ic° at Islington,ofa titahuegi,h_tiefer.a imr. j. On the - 7th trust., tent Haresthat, the lady 0 6 her. A irs. , , i Esq., (late Captain ltith Lancers), of a son ,Id sh _towe , _ c t ID' s' On the 9th inst., at Fortess-terrace, Ke a entis o le, Newman, of a son. On the 10th inst., at Wimbledon, the ladf °I. 1' 7,40 11°' Esq., of a son. the Ilo• IVir s ' ' On the 10th inst., in Berkeley-squar e, of a son. • V Va c e er : AfARRIED. oLiitaterrilye,t,atoTaaresltadnagutgointieLreolfeeTs.tevr,..4ra.tflz,llan:r:::ofoorwit..A. r .—, oft • pow , On thu I th inst., at St. Martin Outwch, hitaitcr of SC . gay, Esq., to Eliza Ann Comings, eldest dau-lj Esq., of the South Sea House. -idg l" ' _—.------aa of j , of Eslo o i. n : til t h l l i i.e e p2 9 ,7 th tafi l e n u, s il t ts .,. 9, in Lower erosvileLor-s tree 1., 11°11 t: sil•, Bat tenbury House, .E Moreton,le a nor neartlle .„ ~„dov, ole , tner r7xifeete(f6,l:lrl,4: ; :, r ,.. c l a t.l. Ili° On the Ist Inst., at Plymouth, Edwr,.. v oon, ~,,Aric, On the 6th inst., at Teignmouth House , cont.,,lpt- Anne Temple, aged 76. stre et. of ' , f of , Ll als , On the Bth lust James Southey, Esq., 0 . - of mr. J • tore, On the Bth lust., Sophia Loulsa, the Wire ~D ar je9, ham-place, Ilackney. 'VP tad , Sul rok, d P As On the Bth lust., at the Rectory, Stans of gi cliar son of the Rev. Samuel Sheen, aged 15. ..4,ter Id er On the 9th inst., Margaret, the infant da.. „ i f de Esq., of St. Helen's-place. ~ fjoro.. . ori el , an. Cel On the 11th inst., the infant eon 01 13 001 toot corvo.Val tte, 014 ella ti° lel D, A A t gu jiCaarm,borfidthgee,BAennsnael,Adranu,ygl?ter, of the lascitueare, On the Bth inst., at John-street, Berk.e daughter of the late Rev. Robert Loral. _--------- of s °. j ulot 101)1/5-' to l' rtc London : Printed and Published by ~rOOlO t f ,t1 114 of the Savoy, in the County Strand, Printer, at The Sun 0111co.o. 112, botirsditi, 12 , 1846. • of Igiddleso: A' beid 0, ' Thal that U Itted of an Mar, ........_ WE St/ On tilt Pn Th. WE Sr; ~ t k , thilr rlk p Chaff TA dun , T k c a Whei toe, hem