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LITERATURE. rag LIFE OF THE RIGHT HON. GEORGE easVAING. By Robelt Bell, Author of " The His lery of Ruvsiu," &e. Pew public men have furnished_ better topics for an interesting biography than George Canning. He was t ° me of a good family, but brought up in very straitened ci rcumstances: His father, who appears to have been one of the most reckless of Irishmen, died in great po verty when he was one year old; his mother who had to shift for herself and her son in the best way she could; leek to the stage, and married twice after the death of her first husband, neither marriage being fortunate. The childhood of Cunning was passed under the in auspicious guardianship of Mr. Reddish (her second husband) whose disorderly habits excluded the possi bility of moral or intellectual training. The profligacy of his life communicated its reckless tone to his house -bold, and even the material wants of his family were frequently neglected to feed his wants elsewhere. Yet under these inauspicious circumstances the talents of the child attracted notice. Fortunately, they attracted the notice of his uncle, Mr. Stratford Canning, who procured him from a family estate in Ireland an annuity of *Oa, which possibly saved the child from ruin. The history of the youth of this celebrated orator would have been remarkable, independent of the eminence which he afterwards attained, for, though :exposed to the worst example—though his mother for years led the lif e of a strolling actress, and her vicissitudes and hard ships were of no ordinary kind, her son, from the very ' d awn of childhood, exhibited the most amiable dispo sitions and a love for older, moral principle, industry, and domestic virtues which distinguished him to the lasts His lot, too, was cast in a period the most re markable in the history of England for great events and illustrious men. From the commencement of the French revolution, or, rather, the execution of the French king, to his death, in 1827, Mr. Canning was a public cha racter, end engaged more or less in the important transactions that occurred during that long and eventful period. He was admitted by common consent to be the most finished and eloquent debater in Parliament. His conduct as foreign secretary, with one remarkable ex- Caption, met with the admiration of all parties. His connexion with Pitt, Wellesley, Wellington, &c., and his persevering and often successful opposition to Fox, and the other great leaders of the Whig party, gave a lustre to his name not equalled by that of any modern orator or statesman. Mr. Bell, therefore, had one of the finest sabjects for a biography that could have been selected, and we must say, that he has done it ample justice. His remarks in general are sound, and accord with historical f acts. His style is chaste, vigorous, and impressive. He rarely displays any strong political bias, and seems anxious to render justice not only to the subject of his memoir but to the great men, his foes as well as his friends, that figured during the war with France. He rarely or never allows the attention to flag, for the dry his tory of facts is constantly enlivened by some little episodes respecting such men as Wilberforce, and Windham, and Sheridan, and Fox, and all told in brief and becoming language. W e give a specimen of his style and powers of description from a short account of Canning's manner of speaking and appearance when he began to emerge into public life. After leaving college he had chain!), r> in Lincoln's Inn, and, like m )st young men of the day, was in the habit of attending clubs, where the pelities, and especially the crowding events cf the French Revolution were discussed. Here is a picture of him in his twenty second year:— " Amongst them was a student of pale and thoughtful aspect, who b roug h t to t h e n i g h t l y contests unusual fluency and grace of elocution. He, teo, along with the rest,, had been inspired by the heroic spectacle, had pondered u p on i ts causes, and exulted over its prospects. 'dis head was full of constitutions ; for his studies lay amongst the elementary writers, rather than the special pleaders and torm-mongers of the law. And after a Morning of close reading and severe reflection, he would wend his way in the evening to one of these debating rooms, and taking up his place unobserved, watch the vicissitudes of the discussion, noting well its effect upon the miscellaneous listeners • then, seizing upon a moment when the argument failed from lack of resources, or ran into sophistry or exaggeration, he would present himself to the meeting. A figure slight, but of elegant propor tions ; a face poetical in repose, but fleetuating in its expression with every fugitive emotion ; a voice low, clear, and rich in modulation ; and an air of perfect breeding, prepares his hearers for one who possesses superior powers, and is not unconscious of them. He Opens calmly—strips his topic of all extraneous matter— distributes it under separate heads—disposes of objec tions with a playful humour—rebukes the dangerous excesses of preceding speakers—carries his auditors through a eomelete syllogism—establishes the propo sition with which he set out—and sit, down amidst the acclamations of the little senate. Night after night witnesses similar feats ; at length his name gets out; he is talked of, and speculated upon ; and people begin to ask questions about the stripling who has so suddenly appeared amongst th em , as if he h ad fallen from the sk." His fame at Eton as well as at Oxford, his agreeable manners and literary attainments, soon introduced him to higher society, and made him a great favourite with the Whig party ; but in reality he never declared for them. For aught we know he was as good a Tory at twenty-three as at fifty-seven ; and therefore, though he had associated from accident with the Whigs more than the Tories, there was no dereliction of principle in joining Pitt, who made the first overtures on the sub ject. He entered Parliament in 1793, as member for Newport, in the Isle of Wight, and was soon found of the greatest service in debate. After filling various offices, he was appointed Foreign Secretary on the re tirement of " All the Talents ;" and then he distin guished himself . by one of the most daring, prompt, masterly, and successful acts . performed during the war. On the best authority, he had learned that, immediately after the treaty of Tilsit, Bonaparte had resolved to make the king of Denmark yield to his imperious will by joining with the other northern powers in a mari time attack upon England. No time was to be lost. In a few weeks the powerful and well-appointed fleet of Denmark might have been in the hands of the French, but Canning anticipts'ed them. An English fleet en tered the Sound, bombarded Copenhagen, and gallantly captured the whole navy of Denmark. A loud outcry . was raised against this " atroe'ous breach of neutrality," this " whoh sale piracy," but Canning heard all the charges with the greatest composure, lie knew he was justified in sending out this e xpedition, and time would make his justification known to the world. Pouch& in his political confessions, admits that, "by tale of the secret stipulations of the treaty of Tilsit, the Danish fleet, was to be placed at the disposal of France," and asserts that on the arrival of the intelligence that the whol e of the ships at Copenhagen had surrendered to Admiral Gambier, he never, since the death of Paul, saw the Emperor give himself up to such violent trans ports of passion. But Canning did not learn the secret from Pouch& nor from any agent of Russia—he learned it from the Prince Regent, to whom it had been com municated by the Regent of Portugal ; and the Foreign Minister nobly kept concealed the source of' his intelli gence, notwithstanding every taunt, and reproach, and execration. This was a set-oil for the miserable expe dition to Walcheren, the entire blame of which Mr. Bell lays on the shoulders of Castlereagh, to whom we think he shows less fairness and leniency; han to any other public character. Castlereagh was not a whit more to blame than any other member of the Cabinet, who gave his consent to the hazardous undertaking. It was in fact a great national undertaking—a Government measure, and Canning, as well as the rest must come in for his share of the blame. If he was so confident of its ruinous consequences as is reported, he should not have dallied with the Duke of Portland, or the King, or any .other personage—he should have resigned at once, and thereby declared to Castlereagh, as well as the pub lic, his reasons. And, if he did not deserve to be " winged" for concealing his sentiments from a colleague so deeply interested, he deserved his fate richly for sanctioning, by his silence, an expedition the most ex pensive, th e a orst appointed, and the most disgraceful that ever left the shores of England. He paid the penalty, h owever, to the full amount. He resigned his appointment as Foreign Alinister, and was ou t o f oifeffic till the close of the war' The rest o f hi s po li t i ca l ls rapidly but graphically 11 sketch e d b y hi s bio grapher, and some interestingivei d etail. , us w e ll as occa - Min a i sionster for Folly new facrets, are g a Affairs o d during the his plans a s g n i tlae invasion of, Spin by the French un d er the Dukeof his recognition of the S out h American RepAnbglincus,leinhis' attacks on the Holy Alli ance, sea the strange plots formed agairst him by his o ld friende when he Prime Minister. :n one part of th e work it is statedmaes a matter of Let that the appointment of Sir Arthur Wellesley to the c,minand of the army in Portugal was the sole act of Canning. We could almost a the statement to be unfounded for the sake of Wellingtet himself. Another. statement is here made, which shows' how much Wellington and Peel r ave d to canning in being able to carry the Catholic Relief Bill: "The sacrifices he made for the sake of this question were great. Office was the least of them, He sacrificed for it all prospect of representing in Parliament that university in which he had been educated, the crowning object of all the dreams of his youthful ambition. Every thing was against him on this question ; his own party, the - Xing, the Duke of York, the Premier, the Chan cellor, the House of . Lords ; and, for many years the House of C mirnons, and even popular prejudices in 'l n gliti3d- He persevered against thew all. Lie brought his influence and his eloquence to bear upon all these masses of resistance. He k pt 0.160 f fiOm all. Personal intercourse with Catholic delegates, that he might stand clear of suspiciob, and that the purity and independence of his motives should be above impeachment. He bore down these antagonist forces one •by one—weakened their powers of hostility, and effectually succeeded in winning over the most influential and indispensable opinions. What actual steps he took in the Cabinet cannot be known, but they may be readily surmised. It was quite evident that, under his influence, the tone of the Cr:billet became slowly liberalised ; and that he had secured the right to propound the Catholic question for discussion amongst his colleagues, and to communicate with his Majesty upon it, whenever he saw fit. To his judicious and unwearied labours in this cause, must be mainly attributed its early settlement. He prepared the way for it; he overcame the greatest obstacle of all, the reluctance of George IV. If he had not done wonders with the servile bigotry of that monarch, the Duke of Wellington and Sir Robert Peel would have been power less in his hands in 1829." There are scattered throughout the work sketches of some of the leading characters that flourished in the time of Canning, and in general they are drawn fairly, and without unnecessary severity. The sketch of Wil berforce is perhaps a little over-coloured, but no one can mistake the original ; and in another place, all honour is done to him for the inestimable services he rendered to the cause of abJlition Wilberforce was the Parliamentary apostle of aboli tion. He worked at it day and night, and prayed for it with his daily bread. Honour to him for that, in spite of all his crochetty little ways and eccentricities I But he was a sad bore to Pitt, always popping in his fears and misgivings at the most inopportune moments ; a sort of philanthropic Paul Pry, perpetually forgetting his umbrella, and hoping he didn't intrude. Nobody ever had such an inobtrusive way of obtruding his ad vice upon everybody. No matter what the question was, or who the person, or how slight the acquaintance, Wilberforce was sure to find some excuse for a hint or a warning, with such excellent intentions, that it was im possible to give vent to the vexation he occasioned. He ha•l no suspicion of the possibility of doing mischief ; but went blundering on with the most amiable sincerity of purpose, good naturedly setting all his friends right, and knocking his head against everybody's business with a simplicity of character upon which experience was wasted in vain." The character of Lord Liverpool, also, is well de- *.crthed " In Lord Liverpool, now lost to the public service for ever, Mr. Canning had to mourn the deprivation of a steadfast and honourable personal friend ; the Mr. Jen kinson of Christ Church, whom he remembered so well in his brown coat end the buttons with the initials of the great orators ; the Lord Haakesbury of the young days of Parliamentary strife and exptrimental.diplo macy, who used to make such gallant prophecies about the war in France, and whose empty seriousness used to give such offence to George 111. ; and, finally, that Lord Liverpool who, by mere respectability of character, kept together for fifteen years a cabinet composed of the most incongruous materials that had probably ever been as sembled. The secret of Lord Liverpool's success in re taining so long a lease of power lay in the fact that he did not possess a single quality calculated to provoke the jealousy or excite the insubordination of his col leagues. His control was purely nominal. Slow, up right, practical—he never interfered with others, and was suffered to go on in his track without check or inter ruption. Nobody feared him, nobody disliked him, nobody doubted his probity. His good qualities were all of a negative kind—the safest for a Minister who seeks strength in combination. And this was Lord Li verpool's pre-eminent merit." Before parting with Mr. Bell, we are bound to tell him, that he is guilty of a most unpardonable propensity, which soars in a great measure his qualities as a biographer.. We never remember to have seen any book so encumbered with foot-notes as this ; they become ab solutely insufferable. The attention of the reader is eternally distracted from the text to the notes, some times five deep in one page, and occasionally of great length. The first half of the volume, which contains altogether 368 pages, is disfigured by not fewer than 127 notes, independent of references to authorities. This shows either great carelessness or hurry, or a want of the "bump" of arrangement. Four-fifths of them might have been embodied in the text, or omitted altogether. THE PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY. By Frederick Von Schlegel A book of such a world-wide celebrity as this master piece of the great Schlegel, requires no commendation at our hands ; in recommending it to the public we might almost subject ourselves to the imputation of arrogance. Its perusal is as necessary to every one who is desirous of comprehending his position as a member of the human family, as the perusal of Adam Smith's Wealth of Na- tions is to the political economist, Tully to the rhetori cian, or Plato to the moralist. Fredeiick Schlegel, who here comprises all times, generations, and empires past is his comprehensive retrospect, while he applies their aggregate meaning to the elucidation of the present, was born in 1769, conformed to the Catholic religion in 1805, and expired in 1829. In those simple dates are contained the two outer limits and the most memorable transition of a career which will for ever and for ever mark that period of German literature as with the star of Adonais. William Augustus Schlegel, for his critical acumen, and Frede rick Schlegel, for his analytical subtlety, have no precise parallels or compeers on record. There is an enthusiasm and gusto about the one, and a shrewdne(s and lucidity about the other, almost peculiar to themselves in the relative branches of their art. Hence the two brothers must ever survive the mutations of science, of letters, or of fashion, and be resorted to as authoritative in history and the belles lettres. Mr. 13.thn evinces a very admir able discrimination in the selection of reprints for his " Standard Library," nor for the nonce could he possi bly have selected one more acceptable to his subscribers than the " Philosophy of History." here; for an amount most extravagantly disproportional' to the value of the disquisition, any one may obtain a work encyclopaedic in its character. From its pages alone we may derive a perspicuous knowledge of the gradations of mankind from the darkest periods of antiquity even to the present century—a knowledge by which many circumstances otherwise mysterious, or utterly in comprehensible, become unfolded to us as links in that sequential chain which has conducted humanity up to its present state of civilisation. More conceivable, more beneficial, and more compatible with revealed religion, than the wonderful theory of Lanark in reference to the bodily development of man, this work traces out the ma turing causes which have mentally ripened the social .ystem, and from the inferences of which philosophy we may acquire some notion of the to be of the mundane futurity. A more glorious or elevated theme for con sideration could scarcely have been selected for the exer cise of genius; nor could it scarcely have been handled with more inimitable sagacity. For its republication in its present compact form, the publisher deserves every encouragement LIFE AND PONTIFICATE OF LEO THE TENTH. 2 ' Vols By Thomas Roscoe. Like th e foregoing, the ' mere title of thi s p u bli cat i on deformities (if they may b e so harshly t erme d ), have b is sufficient ; i t precludes S e Its merits and de merits, it s beauties andv Pl e ui e Im n .0 already canvassed so re peatedly, th a t public ° n has c on fi rme d i tself in their regard, and the ol es consign e d, w i t h a favour ing and sanctif3ir.3; estimation, to the bo o k s h e l ves. I t i s scarcely so mu c h w i t h the character of the renowned pontiff, of whose munificence and influence it is an impartial and learning, and gran d eur a dispassionate tone and ele.antr language or even w i t h t h e record is couched by the cel e b rated d n r f l uage in whi c h th at the excellence Roscoe, that th o ur remarks have to do, as with Lexcellence of the reprint just issued by Mr. Bohn, his " Standard Library," and at a price which disarms competition. If the publisher perseveres i n bis really remarkable . undertaking, he will ultimately afford the public a serie • s of works as sterling in their merits as they are, un(ler his arrangement of charges, attainable by the multi tude. We are glad to see he purposes issuing a conti nuation of the literary productions of Roscoe, in the shape of his most admirable translations; a circumstance which, of itself, will be no inconsiderable boon to the reading portion of the community. There is much clear ness in the typography, and no little taste in the general embellishment of the " Standard Library"--adjuncts which it would be almost unfair not to mention, as some publications of a somewhat simihr tendency are pre cisely the reverse. We can, in all sincerity, congratu late Mr. Bohn on what he has already accomplished for the purpose of supplying good and cheap literature to the million, and cordially wish the series the prosperity to which it is so fully entitled. IMMENSE NATURAL BEEMVE.—IR a cavern on the right batik of the Colorado, about seven miles from Austin, there is an immense hive of wild bees. The entrance of this cavern is situated in a ledge of limestone, forming the river bank to the height of about 150 feet from the water's edge. In a warm day a dark stream of bees may be constantly seen winding out from the cavern like a long dark wreath. The stream often appears one or two feet in diameter near the cliff, and gradually spreads out like a fan, growing thinner at a distance from the cavern, until it disappears. The number of bees in this cavern must be greater than the number in a thousand or ten thousand ordinary hives. The bees, it is said, have never swarmed, and it is not improbable that the hive has continued for more than a century to increase year after year in the same ratio that swarms increase. Some of the neighbouring settlers have repeatedly, by blasting the rocks, opened a passage into some of these chambers, and produced by this means many hundred pounds of honey. But the main deposits are situated too deep in the ledge to be reached without great difficulty. and perhaps danger. It was esti mated that there are many tons of honey and wax in this immense hive, and if its treasures could be extracted readily, they would doubtless be far more valuable than the contents of any silver or gold mine that adventurers have been seeking for years in that section,— Texas Taegraph, COURT CIRCULAR. WINDSOR, THURSDAY.—The Queen and Prince Albert. with the Hereditary Prince of Saxe Mtiningen, walked in the pleasure grounds, and returned to the Castle in a pony carriage. his Royal Highness Prince Albert, accompanied by his Serene Highness the Hereditary Prince of Saxe Meiningen, and his Serene Highness Prince Edward of Saxe Weimeir, rode out on horseback this forenooi, at tended by Lieut.-Colonel Seymour. Her M ,jesty the Queen Dowager, accompanied by his Serene Highness the Hereditary Prince of Saxe Mein ingen, and attended by the Countess Howe, rode in a pony carriage to Frogmore to-day. His Serene High ness Prince Edward of Saxe Weimeir accompanied the Queen Dowager on horseback. Her Majesty and her Royal Consort rode out in the afternoon in a landau and four. In the next carriage were the Marchioness of Douro, Hon. Miss Murray, and Baron de Reitzenstein. The two Equerries in Waiting, Hon. Colonel Grey and Lieutenant-Colonel Seymour, were in attendance on horseback. Earl Howe and Sir Andrew Barnard also rode on horseback with the royal party. The Royal Family took their walking and pony exer cise in the Home Park and pleasure-grounds, both in the forenoon and afternoon. The band of the 2d Life Guards attended during din ner. Her Majesty's private band afterwards attended in the Castle. His Excellency Baron Dedel, the Netherlands Minis ter, who, since his return to England, has again been seriously indisposed for some time, is much improved in health within the last few days. A deputation, consisting of Mr. Hutchinson, the Deputy Chairman of the Stock Exchange, Mr. Norbury, Mr. Lawrence, and Mr. Mullins, had an interview with the Earl of Dalhousie yesterday at the office of the Board of Trade. The Commissioners of the Metropolitan Termini had a meeting on Wednesday. There were present Viscount Canning, the Right Hon. J. Herries, the Lord Mayor, and Sir Frederick Smith. The Commissioners had another meeting yesterday. There were present 'Vis count Canning, the Earl of Dalhousie, the Lord Mayor, the Right Hon. J. Herries, and Sir F. Smith. Dispatches were received yesterday at the Colonial office from the Governor of Gibraltar. Dispatches were sent from the Colonial-office for the Governors of the West India Colonies. . • HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The chef d'oeuvre of Mozart, the Shakspere of music, was performed here last evening, and, as is always the case when the opera affiche announces 11 Don Giovanni, crowds of real lovers of music were assembled at the en trances long before the doors were opened. The opera itself will always draw a crowded audience, and when the cast is as strong as it was last night it is perhaps the greatest musical treat in the world. With Grisi as Donna Anna, Castellan as Zerlina, Sanchioli as Elvira, Fornasari as the Don, Lablache as Leporello, and Mario as Ottavio, it is a perfect performance of the most perfect opera in the world. The novelty of the evening was the Elvira of Sanchioli. It is the best we have ever seen. She makes a character of that which low been too often re garded as a subordinate part, and i❑ the far-famed trio she was magnificent. The habiteC of the opera have looked forward with some curiosity to the produc tion of Ii Don Giovanni, as the crowning test of Balfe's abilities as a conductor. It, is from the variety of its music, the various and delicate shades of expression which it is necessary to give to the orchestral accompaniments— in short, from its very perfection as a whole, the most difficult opera to conduct in the world. Balfe last night achieved a perfect triumph; every delicacy of ex pression, every light and shade of thought and feeling in music was perfectly given. It was evident not only that he had studied, but that he had mastered the score, that he had made it so completely its own that he was enabled to elaborate all its marvellous effects by means of the wonderful orchestra which he has at his com mand, and which last night he had so completely in .hand that it seemed as one vast instrument of harmony. Balfe's manner of conducting this opera last night leaves nothing to be desired. It has fixed him firmly in his seat. The ballet of Catarina followed, and, albeit, there was no incidental divertissement between the opera and the ballet, none of the variety which has hitherto been the characteristic of the " long Thursdays," yet the house was crowded in every part. DRUR Y-LANE THEATRE. Madame Anna Thillon, the most fascinating, beautiful, and accomplished of actresses and singers, made her first appearance for the season here last night, in the character of Catarina, in the opera of The Crown Jewels. It was in this character that she made her first appearance before an English audience, some two years since, and at once took the town by storm. The brilliant sparkling music of this opera is exactly suited to Thillon's power ; indeed we know of no other artist who could perform Catarina. Her clear, pure, flexible voice was last night as delightful as ever, and her fioriturc wonderful for its delivery, its taste, and the marvellous flexibility of organ which it exhibited. Never did Madame Thillon look more bewitchingly, or sing more delightfully; she was applauded enthusiastically in every scene, and was, of course, called for at the conclusion. Miss Poole was the -Diana, and afforded most efficient support to the prima donna. The duet, "In the deep ravine," was exquisitely given by these two ladies. The piece has been Fut upon the stage in the most splendid manner. The dresses of Madame Thillon were superb; and the display of the crown jewels in the last scene was perfectly dazzling. The house was erammed to suffocation, and the applause throughout was most enthusiastic. SADLER'S WELLS THEAT RE. A grand concert—a monster concert—took place here last evening. The programme contained a list of no less than thirty pieces of music, and the performers con sisted of the elite of the vocalists and instrumentalists of the present day. There were Braham, and Crouch, and Weiss, and Jshn Parry, and Miss Birch, and Miss Dolby, and Mrs. Weiss; and Frederick Chatterton, on the harp ; and Grattan Cooke, on the oboe ; and Maine-irk, on the piano ; and Sedgwick, on the con certina ; and Jarrett, on the horn. The solo on the horn, by this latter gentleman, consisting of variations to the beautiful air Deh Conte, was a perfectly marvel lous performance, for correctness, tone, and delicacy of execution. The veteran Braham sang the spleislS song " Never Despair," without accompaniment, anti on being encored he gave " Sally in our alley," in his own deliciously exquisite style.' This is one of those beautiful morfeaux of the old school that no one living can sing but Brahain. It was indeed a treat. Mr. Crouch was deservedly encored in his own Irish ballad, " Kathleen Mavourneen ;" and John Parry convulsed the audience with laughter by his " Young England," for which he substituted " Matrimony," when, as a matter of course, he was encored. The gem of the evening, however, was the ballad " I'm thine, only thine," from the Crusaders, which was given by Miss Birch with such taste, such feeling, such delicacy of intonation, such an exquisite perception of the beauties of the music, and such perfect execution, that it is impossible to imagine anything more perfect. Miss Birch and Miss Dolby also gave the exquisite finale of the same opera, " Ties of friendship," exquisitely. The fioriture of the two ladies in this beautiful duet was perfectly wonderful. " May fleeting time," from the opera of Maritana, was given with great taste by Mrs. Weiss, whose powerful voice told well in this air. Miss Ellen Lyon, a promising singer, gave us the " Mocking Bird," accompanied by Sedgwick on the concertina, in a style that reminded us of days of yore, when Miss Stephens was wont to sing this song. Our space will not permit us to do more than merely glance at the merits of the various performers engaged in this very delightful concert. Suffice it to say, that all that was done was well done. The house was crowded to suffocation. Not a seat was unoccupied at the com mencement of the concert, and it was impossible to pro cure a programme; such was the demand. The audience was most attentive. There was no interruption by misplaced cheering, and although the applause was most enthusiastic it was always judiciously bestowed. We hail the success of such a concert in such a locality, as another proof of the great progress which sound musical taste has made of late years in England, and we hope that the success of this experiment will induce the proprietors of Sadler's Wells, to whom every lover of the drama, and of intel lectual and soul-elevating amusements, is already under such deep obligations, to repeat it at no distant period. NATIONAL TRIBIITE TO UR.WILDERSPIN, THE R ent O n r o% l v N n P l A a N k T in S iftots.— Gladly do we re- C ct l ign ilE i F se P a a m oamT i t _ the making in behalf of a true and of which movement is self sacrificing philanthropi , t to afford 111 r. Wilderspin, the well-known diss f eminator of schemes for the education of children, - a ncl m w e n an old age in comfort. He has for many years so s oasspocaraitned his name with the formation of infant and normal schools throughout the provinces, that any expatiation upon the be nefits which have accrued to his fellow-countrymen through his unremitting exertions for their welfare, would be more than superfluous. Throughout the continuance of health and capareity Mr. Wilderspin bas laboured, as a man only can labour in a labour of love, to promote the social, moral, and intellectual interests of childhood; and lie has done this without ostentation in his benevolence, without any ulterior view apart from the excellence of the cause itself, without indeed attending to any pecuniary compensation (if any thing pecuniary can be considered as compensation for such industry), or without making any provision what ever for his declining years. Should such disinte rested philanthropy go unrequited? Would his contem poraries be acting with common justice if they abandoned a man like this to an indigent obscurity? Would it not be a warning against all future benevolence of a similar character? We are rejoiced to think that some individuals are ready to acquieSce in the most rational deductions which can be drawn from these inquiries. In proof of which a tribute has been determined upon, with secretaries for its promotion situated in Edinburgh, Hull, and Manchester. An address has been issued to this effect, calling upon the million to give some demonstration of their sympathy. "An association," says the address, "already strong, have resolved to seek Mr. Wilderspin in his unrequited and thankless retirement, and offer him, unasked by him, a suitable tribute for his invalu able labours." We have no doubt that the appeal will not pass without a suitable response from the public; and we are glad to think that individual generosity will not meet with general ingratitude. THE BEST ENGINES OF WAR —Several fire-engines have been constructed for the colonies. One of them will be sent over to Oregon, for the purpose of putting Jonathan's 00.--Punch, SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. NEWMARKET CRAVEN MEETING. THURSDAY.—Without boasting of any very decided feature, the list this afternoon contained a very satisfac tory amount of sport; and although so special train was required, the company embraced all the fashionables enumerated in our last report, with the exception of his loyal Highness Prince Gvorge of Cgmbridge, and in numbers greatly exceeded the attendance on Monday. The weather was extremely fine, and the races more closely contested than either of the previous days. We submit the usual returns : Handicap Sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each, and only 5 ft, if declared, &c., for four-y ears - o ld an d upwards. 1 A.F. Mr. Moore's Corranna, age d,li st 101 b... ......(Nat) Lord Miltown's Colleen B awn , 4 yrs , 6 s t 81b . Mr. Osbaldeston's Sorella, 5 yrs, Bst 21b ....... Lord Chesterlield's Jenny Wren, 4 yrs, Est 101 b 4 Duke of Bedford's Minotaur, 6 yrs, Bst 121 b 5 Betting-2 to 1 agst Minotaur, 4to 1 agst Curranna, and sto 1 ag.t Colleen Hawn. Corranna made all the running, and won easy by a length. Sorella a bad third. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, h ft, for foals of 1843, out of untried mares ; colts, Bst 71b ; fillies, Bst 41b ; those got by untried stallions allowed 31bs. D.M. Lord G. Bentinek's Binnacle (Nat) 1 Duke of Bedford's Paragone 2 Colonel Anson's Austrian Betting-2 to lon Paragone, . 3 io 1 agst Binnacle, and sto 1 agst Austrian. The running was made by Aus rian, followed by Paragon°, Binnacle waiting; they ran without change to the cords, where Austrian declined, and Binnacle went up to Paragone, headed her half way up, and won by a neck. Match-100, h ft, T. Y. C., Duke of Bedford's Captain Phoebus, Bst 101 b (F. Butler), beat Sir J. Hawley's Fu gitive, 7st (W. Abdale), by a length. Subscription Plate of 501., for three-years-old, 6st 121 b ; four, Bst 71b ; five, 9st ; six and aged, 9st 31b. The winner to be sold for 300 soy. if demanded, &c. ; D. M. Mr. C. C. Brooke's Khorassan, 6 yrs (Marlow) 1 Colonel Anson's Rowland Hill, 4 yrs 2 The following also started, but were not placed : Mr. S. Herbert's Ajax ; Mr. Batson's ch. f. Potent ; Mr. Greville's Sir Francis ; Mr. R. Shafto's Sharpshooter ; Duke of Bedford's Piet Whitefoot ; Sir G. Heathcote's Brother to Valeutissimo ; Sir J. Hawley's Prcispe ct; Duke of Richmond's Peasant. Betting-3 to 1 agst Sir Francis, 4to 1 agst Khoras- Ban, 5 to 1 agst Peasant, 6 to 1 agst Ajax, and 6 to 1 agst Rowland Hill. Khorassan took the lead, followed by Sharpshooter, brother •to ValentiSsimo, Sir Fraricis, and Peasant, this lot maintaining the front to the T. Y. C. post, where Peasant took the third place, the lead still remaining with Khorassan; Howland Hill waited to the cords, where he went to the front, and half way up reached Khorassan'a head, but after a gallant struggle was beaten by a neck; Peasant a good third._ Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, h. ft., for foals of 1843; colts, Bst 71b; fillies, Bvt 41b; the produce of mares that have bred a winner of the 2,000 Guineas, Grand Duke Michael, Derby, Oaks, or St. Leger, to carry 7lb extra; those by untried stallions, or out of untried mares, allowed 31b. D.M. (7 Subs.) Duke of Bedford's Paragone (31b) ............ (Butler) 1 Lord Exeter's c by Colwick, out of Galata Lord Stradbroke's Lynceus 3 Mr. Coombe's f by Glaucus, out of Octave Lord W. Powlett's fby The Saddler, out of Fanchon 5 Betting-7 to 2 agst Paragone, 2to 1 agst Lynceus, 3 to 1 agst the Galata colt, 4 to 1 agst the Octave filly, and 5 to 1 agst the Fanchon filly. The Octave filly took the lead at a good pace, followed by the Galata colt for about a quarter of a mile; the Ga lata colt then took up the running, and carried it on to the cords, where Paragone went up in front, was never afterwards caught, and won cleverly by a length. The Stanhope Stakes of 100 sovs. each, h ft, for three years-old colts, Bst 7lb ; fillies, Bst. An.M. Lord Orford's Prussic Acid Mr. S. Stanley's Sister to Flambeau 2 Lord Albemarle's Radalphus Mr. Bower's Forget-me-not Betting-7 to 4on Prussic Acid. The Sister to Flambeau cut out the work at a good pace, the favourite and Radalphus lying about two lengths from her till they were half-way between the Duke's stand and the finish ; the favourite then took up the running, and although swerved against and forced out of her track by the Sister to Flambeau, won by a neck; Radulphus a bad third. The Claret Stakes of 200 sovs. each, h ft, for four-years old colts, Bst 71b ; fillies, Bst 21b. D.I. Mr. Greville's Alarm Mr. Irwin's Ould Ireland 2 Betting-7 to 2on Alarm, who made a waiting race of it to the Duke's Stand, where he drew upon Ould Ire land, forced the pace, came eight or ten lengths from the chair, and won by a neck. Betting—Port Stakes-5 to 2 agst Jerico (the Tur quoise colt), 5 to 2 agst Idas, 2 to 1 agst Miss Elis, 2 to 1 agst Old England. Old England arrived yesterday to run for the Port Stakes. . . _ DERBY.—The only feature in the betting on this event is the continued advance of Tom Tulloch, 8 to 1, 7 to 1, and, in some instances, 13 to 2 taken, and still a great rush to get on. He has also been backed for the 2,000 Guineas Stakes at 6 to 4. THE LATE EPSOM SPRING MEETING. The fund subscribed by the licensed victuallers for the Metropolitan Handicap, won by Chamois, amounted to 3041. 13s. 2d., of which u bonus of 300/. was paid to Mr. Hook, the owner or the mare; the balance was applied towards the expellees of advertising, printing, &c. The subscription for 1847 already amounts to nearly 3001., and several tavernkeepers have signified their intention to devote a per tentage from the sweeps drawn at their houses. (RECEIVED THIS DAY.) NEWMARKET, THURSDAY NIGHT. ENTRIES FOR FRIDAY. Handicap of 15 sous each, 10 ft. T.Y.C. Discord, 9st—Khorassan, 9st—Pineapple, Bst 121b—Paul tons, B , 4—Vaudeville, Bst Ilb—Judex, 7st 71b—Colleen I3awn, 7st 31b. The Port Stakes—All are scratched except Jericho (the Turquoise colt). Miss Elis, Idas, and Old England. 100 Soya Stakes—Giselle, Piet Whitefcfrot, Polecat, and Polka, are left in. LATEST BETTING. SOMEESETSHIRE STAKES.-4 to 1 agst Intrepid (t)-4 to 1 agst Lord Saltoun-8 to 1 agst Queen of Tyne-8 to 1 agst Giantess. PORT STAKES.-6 to 4 agst Jericho-5 to 2 agst Idas-3 to 1 agst Miss Elis-5 to 1 agst Old England. 2,000 GUINEAS STAKES.-6 to 4 agst Tom Tulloch (t)-4 to 1 agst lago. DERB7.-9 to 2 agst Sting-7 to 1 agst Tom Tulloch (t) —l7 to 1 agst Brocardo-20 to 1 agst The Traverser-30 to 1 agst Spithead-30 to 1 agst lago-30 to 1 agst Pheneri cus —4 c O A to T T I E If; e t K T u BRIDGEgne t ( t ). RACES—WEDNESDAY. The Borough Stakes of 10 so vs . eac h, and 20 added. One mile and a quarter. Lord Eglinton's Sotades, 3 yrs, 54 10Ih ...... ......(Prince) 1 Colonel Cradock's Jinglepot, 4 yrs 2 Mr. Cook's The Shadow, aged Mr. Meiklam's The Druid, 3 yrs .Won by two lengths. The Post Stakes, for two yrs old, of 50 soya. each. Six furlongs. Mr. Jaques' Dipthong ••• (Cartwright) 1 Mr. Medilam's Deloraine 2 Mr. E. R. Clark's Bendigo Lord Glasgow's f by Retriever, dam by Jerry 4 Mr. Pedley's Pocket Venus 5 Won by a head. The Revival Handicap of 20 sovs. each, 10 ft, and 5 only if • declared, with 50 added. Two miles. Mr. Headlam named Lord Saltoun, 5 yrs (Lye) 1 Mr. Wharton named Fair Rosamond 2 Mr. L. Fox's Little John, 5 yrs Mr. Hargraves's Advice, 5 yrs Mr. Meiklam's Trueboy, 6 yrs Lord Eglington's Lycurgus, 4 yrs Mr. W. Scott's Driffield, 3 yrs Won by two lengths. The Filly Stakes of 15 soya, each, h ft, for 3 yrs old. One Mr. Hesseltine's T re h is a lloe l vf i r a : mile and a half. 1/I) o by sTowr h , a i.c l a neck. Twice (Bumby) 1 Lord Zetland's Ad a Mr. L. Fox's Hannah R a i ne each,roun round p a . p ri.a a w it with distance.ls added. The Mr. 11Iorritt's Godfrey, 5 yrs (Mr. J. Cookson) I Mr. Baker's Porto Bello. 6 yrs 2 Mr. Whitelock's Swodale Jack, 6 yrs The Shorts Sweepstakes of 12 sows. each, p.p. From the Catterick Turn in. Mr. E. R. Clark's Bendigo (E. Edwards) 1 Mr. W. Scott's Christopher 2 Lord Miss Susannah, f by rie, Cut Bono, and Bit Nibble also s tarted. ABE E.NN RGAV - , -y RACES—THURSD AY . The Monmouthshire Stak es of five soya. each, and 401. Ret E v r e ) r 'x ' , out Princeof EmiliaEd ward 3 -` • added by the fund, for horses that have never won a plate or stakes, value 501., wereacweown was sy won T b . y Pa c r a r p 's t c a h in f J E o c n l e a s t , . 3 g m The Llandilo Selling Stakes were won by Mr. T. Parr's g h Jack Cade. The Monmouthshire Hunt Cup was won by Mr. E. Her bNeoTrvt l ' il s cee c i I, h hu g nbt. Shipmate. Hurdle R TREMENDOUS THUNDER•STORM.--otl Sunday even ing, about half-past eight o'clock, a terrific thunder -storm commenced, and continued at short intervals for more than an hour, rising first in the south-west, as if over Winchester, progressing on toward Whitchurch, Ne w b ury, Reading, sm. The lightning was exceedingly vivid, and the flashes so con tinuous as :o illuminate the thick and dense clouds above. The rain descended in torrents, and continued so until after to say no serious accident midnight. On Monday morning the lowlands were much flooded—the waters rising rapidly. Farmers and graziers were busy in removing their flocks to the high lands. It is much feared great damage will be done by the accumulating during the storm swbeecaorme happy e a k p n p o 3 w r n to us. waters; butasYe h t a , FRENCH ROMANCES. —We really begin to believe there is no such person as Abd-el-Kader. Like X Thiers' Consu late et l'Empire, he is nothing better than a clever fiction. Let us ask what proof is there of his existence, further than the bulletins of Marshal Bugeaud ? Take away Abd-el-Kader, and you shoot his horse for ever. Besides, if it is once proved there is no Abd-el-Kader, there is an end to all razztas—no mere camels, no more sheep captured —n o more victories, and, alas! no more plory—and how is a Frenchman to live without. glory. ? lie has been accustomed to it all his life. No, Abd-el•Kader is kept alive to tickle the badauds. Ile is the hero of the gobemouches. He is literally one -of the ~ Mysteries of Paris." In a word , he is the Mr s . Harris a management as last France.—Punch. same sake and that of the Th' • ROYAL GARDENS, VAUEHALL.— lb favourite place the fbr s t a b m ei of resort will, we are informe d ,be opened on Whit-Monday public, they will have better weather than last year. There y fo e r ar t . he lt l 2 ie o tit bese Was then scarcely a fine night during the whole of the Vaux hall mum. a rio n ied i r bdoetrh ' THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS OF y FOREIGNERS IN. DISTRESS. The anniversary dinner of this society took place last evening at the London Tavern, Bishopsgatesstreet, when nearly 200 of the members and supporters of the charity were present. Among the noblemen and gentlemen at the cross tables were his Royal Highness the Duke of Cam bridge (in the chair), his Excellency Count Kielmansegge, the Hanoverian Minister, Chevalier Bunsen, the Prussian Minister, besides several other distinguished guests. To commence with the entertainment, we may say that it was one that gave satisfaction to all, and of which the Royal Chairman spoke in terms of much approbation. Of course Messrs. Bathe and Breach were the caterers. The Duke of Cambridge's own military band was in at tendance, and during dinner time played with great effect the various popular and favourite airs of the day. Mr. Hobbs added to the harmonies of the evening by many beau tiful glees and songs, with the assistance of Messrs.. Haw kins, Franc* Trockey, and Chapman. On the removal of the cloth, grace having been sung, his Royal Highness proposed the health of the "Queen and Prince Albert," taking the opportunity to announce that her Majesty had this night subscribed the sum of 1001., which he (his Royal Highness) had had the pleasure of just paying to the treasurer. This intimation was received with loud bursts of applause, and the toast was drunk with enthusiasm. The health of the "Queen Dowager" followed ; after which came that of his Majesty the "King of Hanover," and the " Prince of W a l es and the rest of the Royal Family." Then followed a to as t t o t h e "F ore i gn Sovereigns, protec tors of this Society." The "Army and Navy" next received all the honour due to the bravery and devotion of the two services. Chevalier BUNSEN then rose, and in proposing the health of his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, made some appropriate remarks upon the institution for the benefit of which they had met together. He said that this year com pleted the fortieth anniversary of the establishment of this most useful charity ; and in the course of these forty years there had been only three exceptions where the ch - air had not been taken by a duke of the Royal House of Brunswick at the anniversary dinners.—(Cheers.) But there was one amongst those illustrious personages who had occupied it far oftner than the other sons of that great and benevolent monarch, George the Third—he meant his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge.—(Loud and continued cheering.) He that night honoured the meeting of the society for the ninth time with his presence and support, and he (Chevalier Bunsen) was sure that there could be no persons present who were not impressed with a feeling of gratitude to his Royal Highness for his kindness and constant attention to the trans actions of this society, and the sympathy he had shown for its increasing success. He felt confident that he was only expressing the feeling of gratitude which was in all their hearts, when be drank, with the greatest reverence and re spect, the health of his Royal Highness the Duke of Cam bridge.—(Tremendous applause.) The Duke of CAMBIUDGI rose and returned his most sin cere thanks for the honour conferred upon him, and for the great kindness] and flattering way in which the toast had been accepted. It was very true tnat this was the ninth tulle that he had taken the chair at the annual dinner of this be nevolent Society, and he could only say, that so long as it pleased the Almighty to give him health and strength, he should be most happy to occupy that position on future occa sions. —(Cheers.) It was very natural that he should wish for the prosperity of this charity, for he had lived so long abroad that he telt a deep desire to assist foreigners in dis tress.—(Hear, hear.) His happy reminescenc ,, s of Germany, where he had lived for so long a time, and met with so much kindness, prompted him to relieve, not only Germans, but all foreigners requiring assistance.—(Cheers.) With regard to the etate of the Society, his Royal Highness observed that he need only refer the company to the report, which gave so clear and concise a statement of what had been done during the past year that it rendered all further comment unneces sary. At the same time he could not help congratulating the subscribers that they were not going back, but in creasing. Yet they must not, for all that, stop short in their exertions, but, on the contrary, they must strive more and more to increase the value of this institution.—(Hear, hear, and cheers.) The only point to be regretted (and no blame to the charity) was, that it was found impassible to assist the number of deserving indivi duals who applied for relief, for out of 38 applicants eight only had been elected, for the want of means. How neces sary, then, was it that they should not slacken in their efforts to increase the amount of subscriptions?—(Hear, hear, and cheers.) He was happy to state that this year his Majesty the King of Sweden had sent them the very handsome sum of 120/., and also that a legacy had been left to the society by the late Mr. J. Cole, amounting to 100/.—(Cheers.) Another satisfactory point was that the committee had, in consequence of the larger subscriptions of last year, aug mented the establishment by 15 pensioners, and they were also enabled to assist more the out-door objects of relief; for those who formerly received only 11., bad that sum now in creased to 41., and so on in proportion to their wants.— (Hear, hear.) In conclusion his Royal Highness could only add that he should always feel proud to be of service to the institution, and happy to hear of the augmentation of its funds, and he hoped that the directors might so be enabled to do more than they had hitherto done. He returned his best thanks for the honour that bad been done him, and in return drank all their good healths.—(Loud cheers.' After an appropriate glee, with which his Royal Highness seemed very much delighted, The CHAIRMAN proposed " The health of the Duke of Wellington, President of the Institution ;" a toast which his Royal Highness said he need only enunciate to secure for it the enthusiastic applause of the whole company. This toast was drunk with the same spirit in which the Duke of Cambridge recommended it, and the cheering was succeeded by the band playing " See the conquering hero comes," which elicited renewed applause. The CHAIRMAN then proposed " The health of the Foreign Ambassadors and Ministers ;" for which His Excellency Count kIELMANSEGGE returned thanks, and in doing se, he said that, if he were to express his feel- lugs on this ocCasion in an eloquent speech, he should really be before them as he felt, and they would see a foreigner in great distress,—(Loud cheers.) The longer he lived in this country, the more he appreciated the merits and value of this benevolent institution; and, in conclusion, he could only say that he, from the bottom of his heart, wished for " The long existence and proSperity of the Society of Friends of Foreigners in pistress."—(Long and continued applause.) His Royal Highness then proposed " The health: of tbe Vice-Presidents," which was duly honoured by the company, and acknowledged by Chevalier Bunsen. The report of the subscriptions received during the evening was here read, by which it appeared that the sum of 1,4541. was paid into the hands of the treasurer, having been col lected by the various stewards, who were indefatigable in their exertions to promote the welfare of the Society. His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge then left the room, amidst the cheers of the company, the band striking up " God save the Queen." On the Duke leaving the chair, Chevalier Bunsen took his place, and the proceedings were kept up with the utmost enthusiasm until late in the evening, when the company re tired highly satisfied with the result of their reunion, and inspired with fresh desires for the promotion of the success of this benevolent institution. The following is an extract from the Society's report : "This Society was instituted at the suggestion of a small circle of foreign clergymen, resident in London, in the year 1806; The object is, to grant relief to indigent foreigners here, without distinction of country or religion, especially to, those wile are not entitled to parochial aid ; and to furnigh the means to such as are desirous to return to their own countries. By the bounty of the public hitherto experienced, the Society has been enabled to relieve above 10,000 foreigners of different nations; and to grant annual pensions towards the support of eighty-five individuals, greatly advanced in years, and al most all of whom have spent their lives in improving the commerce and manufactures of this country, without having acquired any legal claim to parish relief, and are now totally disabled by age and infirmity from earning a livelihood or re turning to the places of their nativity. It is not only from wealthy foreigners and their 'descendants, that the Society hopes for encouragement; to them, no doubt, a forcible ap peal might be made; but surely Britons, who, of late years particularly have still more than ever merited a comparison with the good Samaritan, will, with their accustomed benefi cence, cherish and support an institution which cannot fail to impart fresh lustre to their natienal character in every quarter of the globe. One guinea annually constitutes a governor, and ten guineas and upwards a governor for life." Sketch of the Society's sphere of action in the year 1845 : Number of pensioners Small regular allowance to aged persons .Assisted in returning to their native countries 102 Casual relief afforded in old cases ... 2,053 Ditto ditto in new cases ... 236 - 2,289 THE SLAVE TRADE.—By accounts from New York, we learn that several American slave-vessels have been cap tured by the United States cruizers on the coast of Africa. The following extract from the official letter of Commander Bell gives a frightful picture of the sufferings of the unfortu nate victims -of this diabolical traffic found on board the American barque Pons, of Philadelphia. She had 903 slaves on board :—" As I could not dispatch her the evening of her capture, she kept company with us that night. The next morning I regretted to learn that 18 had died, and one jumped overboard. So many dying in so short a time was accounted for by the captain, in the necessity he had of thrusting below all who were on deck, and closing the hatches when he first fell in with us, in order to escape detection. The vessel had no slave-deck, and upwards of 850 were piled, almost in hulk, on the water-casks below. These were males. About 40 or 50 women were confined in one-half of the round-house cabin on deck ; the other half of the cabin remained for the use of the officers. A 3 the ship appeared to be less than 350 tons, it seemed impossible that one-half could have lived to cross the Atlantic. About 200 filled the spar- deck alone, when they were permitted to come up from below, and yet the captain assured me that it was his intention to have taken 400 more on board, if he could have spared the time. The stench from below was so great, that it was impossible to stand more than a few moments near the hatchways. Our men,•who went below from curiosity, were f orce d u p s i c k i n a ew minutes; then all the hatches were off. What must have ;been the suffer ings of these poor wretches when the hatches were closed! I am informed that very often in these cases the stronger will strangle the weaker; that this was probably the reason why so many died, or rather were found dead the morning after the capture. None bat an eye-witness can form a conception of the horrors these poor creatures must endure in their transit across the ocean." We understand her Majesty the Queen Dowager has been in treaty for the occupancy of Cashiobury-park, the beautiful seat of the Earl of Essex, near Watford, during the temporary absence of thatnobleman on the Continent. The mansion and grounds were fully approved, and the only difficulty was the want of sufficient stabling to accommodate her Majesty's stud. Could her Majesty have obtained a lease of the place for four years certain, we are informed that stabling sufficient for the accommodation of the royal horses would have been erected at her Majesty's cost ; but the Noble Earl not being willing to let the estate for a longer period than two years, the negotiation has been altogether dropped.—Post. MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.—On Good Friday, as the train which leaves Liverpool at 30 minutes after 10 A.M. was pro ceeding at the rate of 35 to 40 miles per hour, when near the Newton Junction, a little boy named Billington, aged four years and nine months, fell out upon the line. This little fellow was i❑ company with his parents, and had been Oar ing outside the door with the handle, when the latch got turned, and out he fell, and rolled sixteen yards on the line. On their arriving at Parkside, Mr. Fraser, the guard, and Mr. Billington proceeded back to the spot, and found the child alive, not even a bone being broken. The poor creature was picked up immediately on falling, taken into a dwelling house, and medical aid immediately procured. He is much bruised about the head, but is doing as well as can be ex pected.—Manchester Guardian. PONTYPOOL.—APPALLING AND FATAL ACCIDENT. — On Friday, as a lad named Jones was working at the Rolling Mills of the New British Ironworks, Abersychan, near Pon typool, a sudden gust of wind blew the cap off -a hirieLd ; in endeavouring to catch it he fell, and got entan g le d cogs of the wheel, which was working a t the ti me, and t was idrawn through and came out on the o ther side literally torn to atoms. The remains were collecte d, put in a sheet, and taken to his father's houst.—.Hereford Journal. WINDINGS-VP. FROM A CORRESPONDENT.) MIDLAND, BARNST.F4Y, SHEFFIELD, DEWS BURY, LEEDS, AND BRADFORD RAILWAY. At a meeting of shareholders in this scheme, con . vend by order of J the executive committee, and holden at Dewsbury, on Wednesday, April 15, "to advise as to the best means to be adopted in prosecuting the undertak ing," a resolution to this effect was moved by a share ' holder and seconded by Mr. Bates, of Bradford, where '..upon an amendment was proposed by Mr. Watts, of Dewsbury, and seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe, of Hudders i field, " That the undertaking be given up, according to the conditions of the Bill proposed by Sir Robert Peel;" which amendment was carried by acclamation. Three reporters attended from different newspapers, but were not permitted by the committee to enter the room ! However, the cool, calculating shareholders have shown that they, at any rate, can read the signs of the times. NORTH AND SOUTH JUNCTION. A meeting of the shareholders for the immediate winding-up of this scheme was held in Huddersfield the same day, and a resolution was passed to petition Par liament to stay all further proceedings. The shareholders in the Alanchester, Hudders field, and Great Grimsby Line are to meet at Doncaster on Wednesday, the 22d April ; and there is no doubt that most of the new lines will be given up, for not one third of the shareholders could pay up the calls, and many would inevitably be ruined, RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS. LIVERPOOL, APRIL 16. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The last news from America had a depressing effect upon the London market yesterday, and although money was easy, shares generally ruled dull at the close. Here, since the 9th instant, the amount of business done either in scrip or shares has not been extensive, though in come instances at a slight improvement. To-day transactions have been few and prices lower. The sales are —Birkenhead, Lancashire, and Cheshire Junction, %; p.—Buck inghamshire, dis.--Caledonian, 31. 3s. 9d. dis.—Ditto, Halves, 1 dis.—Chester and Birkenhead, 201. Shares, % dis.—Derby andCrewe, 1% p.— Direct Northern. 251. Shares, 1% dis.—Eastern Counties, York Extensions, p.—Grand Junction, 2131. ex d. and n.—Ditto, Quar ters, New, 27% p. ex d.—Ditto, Eighth Shares, 13% p.—Goole and Doncaster, % dis. — Hudelersaeld and Sheffield, 23 p.— Liverpool and Bury, 5% p.—Ditto, New Shares, 1 % p.—Liverpool and Leeds Direct, 6s. dis.—Liverpool, Ormskirk, and Preston, % P.—London and Birmingham, 321. Shares, 361¢ p.—Ditto, Quarters, 26 p.—Ditto, Fifths, 21% p.—London and Manchester (Rem.), 1% dis.—London and Brighton, 63—Manchester and Birmingham, 76—Manchester and Leeds, Sixteenths, 9 —Midland Stock, 401. Shares, 11% Nevv castle and Darlington, 45 —North . Staffordshire, 1% p.—North West ern, 3s. dis.—Preston and Wyre, Halves (A), 3% p. — Ditto, ditt o , (Is), % p.—Rugby and Huntingdon, 1 dis.—Sheffield and _Manchester, Quarters, No. 3, IA p.—Shrewsbury, Oswestry, andC he.te d r,._ ou 3% s df t s h . —South Eastern, 3554—Ditto, New Halves, i, dis . ex Staffordshire, 1 dis.—Tean and Dove Valley, Us. dis.—West Riding Union, 265. 6d. p.—Limerick and Waterford, 11 dis.—Newry and Warrenpoint, % p.—Dutch Rhenish, % p. MANCHESTER, APRIL 16. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Bideford and Tavistock, 1 1 ,E d's.— Birkenhead, Lancashire, and Cheshire, p.—Blackburn, Charley, and Liverpool, 1 dis.—Blackburn, Clitheroe, and North Wales, 1% dis.—Buckingham and Illetchingly, % dis.—Chelmsford ' and Bury, % dis. —Derby and Crewe, 1 1 4 p.—Eastern Counties, New, 684 p.—Ditto, York Extension, 15-16 p.—East Lancashire, No. 2, % p..—Glasgow and Dumfries, 15-16 dis.--Great Eastern and Western, 1% dis.—Liverpool and Bury, s%p.—Liverpool, Onnskirk, and Preston, 7-16 p.—Liverpool, Warrington, Manchester, and Stock port, 13-16 dis.—London and Birmingham, Fifths, 22% p.—London and York, 1% dis.—Manchester and Birmingham, 76—Dit.tp, Quar ters (A), 7% p.—Ditto, Quarters (B), 7% p.----Ditto, ditto (C), 6% p. —Manchester and Southampton, 14 dis.— Northumberland and Lan cashire, 1 dis.—North Eastern, 1% dis.—North Staffordshire, 1% p. Preston and Wyre, Halves (11), % p.—Sheflield and Manchester, Quarters (No. 3), par—South Eastern and Dover, Halves, No. 4, 93. c. dis.—West Riding Union, I 3-IG. p. _ . . LEEDS, .thuL IG. STOCK EXCHANGE. —The sales are—Eastern Counties, York Ex• tension, 17s. 6d.—Great Grimsby and Sheffield, Extensions, 20s. dis. —Huddersfield and Manchester, 30s.dis.—Ditto, Extensions,As. dis.— Huddersfield and Sheffield, 2% p. c.—Leeds :and Bradford, 2414 p.— Leeds:sold Dewsbury,.l% p..—North British, New Carlisle Branch, Bs. p.—London and Portsmouth, 245. dls.—London and York, 275. Gd. dis.—Direct Northern, 245. dis.—Glasgow and Dumfries, 20s. dis.— West Riding Union, 3/. 7 s.—Ambergate, Nottingham, and Boston, 275. 6d. dis. — Buckinghamshire (late Rugby), 17s. Gd. dis.—Chelms ford and Hury, 165. Gd. dis.—East Lincolnshire, I Is. dis.—Essex and Suffolk, 16s. dis.—Leeds and Liverpool Direct, 3s. Gd. dis.—Leeds, Wakefield, and Midland, 13s. dis.—Manchester, Buxton, Matlock, and Midland, par—Midland and Thirsk Junction, 248. dls.—North timberland and Lancashire Junction, 218. dis.—North Staffordshire, Is. 6d. p.—North Western, 4s. 6d. dis. HULL, APRIL 16, STOCK EXCLIANGE.—The exposure of the doings of the Great North and South Wales and Worcester Committee has added to the desire of scripholders in almost all new schemes to draw them immediately to a close.—The transactions to-day have been numerous, and a large quantity of shares have changed hands. The sales are—York and North Midland, East and West Riding, 9—Blackburn, Darwen, and Bolton, 3—North British, Carlisle, 325. 6d.--Bandon and Bantry, 6s. 9d.—Boston, Newark, and Sheffield, 26s.—Bradford, Wakeffeld, and Midland, 31s.—Chelmsford and Bury, 10s. 6d.—Derby and Gains borough, 13s. 9d.—East Coast, 19s. 6d.—Fleetwood, Preston, and West Riding, 9s.—Glasgow, Dumfries, and Carlisle, I% Great North and South Wales and Worcester, 9s. 9d.—Hull and Barnsley Junc tion, 235. 3d.—Leicester and Taniworth, dis.—Liverpool and Leeds, 2/. as.—North Staffordshire, 4/. 2s.—Northumberland and Lancashire Junction, 21s.—Rugby and Huntingdon, 225. 6d.—South Midland, Cs. dis.—Trent Valley Continuation, 365. SHEFFIELD, Arau. 16. STOCK EXCKANGE.—The sales are—Grimsby and Sheffield, 514 Ditto, Extension, 11. 6s.—Ditto, Quarter Shares, 15s.—East Lincola shire, 15s. 6d.—Leeds, Wakefield, and Midland, 11. 7s. —Liverpool and Leeds Direct, 2A—Northumberland and Lancashire Junction, H. is.—Sheffield, Buxton, Leek, Potteries, and Crew., 13s. NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, APRIL 16. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Leicester and Tamworth, 21s. dis.—South Midland, 3s. 6d. dis. YORK, APRIL 1L STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—lpswich and Bury Extension (Norwich), 1% —Leicester and Bedford, 7s. —Manchester, Buxton, Matlock, and Midland, 21.2s.—Newcastle and Berwick, 17N —New castle and Darlington, Extensions, S %—North British, Carlisle Ex tension, 1/. 14s.—Welsh Midland, 11. 4s.—York and North Midland, New (East and West Ridittg) BRISTOL, APRU, 16. STOCK EXCHANGE.-The sales are-Birmingham and Gloucester, 1244-Ditto, Quarter Shares (iss. 74 dis.), 31--Caledonian, 64- Great Western, Quarter Shares, 174-Midland, New, 304-North British, 23-Wilts, Somerset, and Weymouth, 24. EDINBURGH, APRIL 14. STOCK EXCHANGE.-The sales are-Aberdeen, 21.-Aberdeen, Banff, and Elgin, ii. 45.-Airdrie and Bathgate, 21.-Arbroath and Forfar, 27/‹-Ditto, Half Shares, 151. 10s.-Armagh and Port rush, 10s.-Ayr and Galloway, 1/. Bs.-Ayrshire and Bridge of Weir, 1/At:IL-Banffshire, 18s.-Belfast and County Down, 21.-British and Irish Union, 21. Is.-Caledonlan, ex new, 111.58.-Ditto, New, 11. 7s. 6d.-Caledonian Extension, ii. 9s. 6d.-Caledonian and Dum barton, 11. IN.-Caledonian and Northern Direct, 1/. 17s. 6c1.- Carnwath and West Linton, 1/. Is. 6d.-Chelmsford and Bury, 155.- Clydesdale Junction,l2l.-Cornwall and Devon Central, 11. 12s. 6c1.- Deeside Railway, 41.-Direct Northern, 1/. 10s.-Dublin and Ennis killen, it. IN.-Dundee and Arbroath, 391.-Ditto, New, W.-Dun dee and Forfar Junction, 11. !Ga.-Damien and Perth, 141. 155.- Ditto, Kinross Extension, 21.-Eastern Counties Extension, 11.-East Indian Railway, 13 , . 6d.-East of Fife, 11.55.-East Lothian Central and Tyne Talley Junction, 11. 75.-Edinburgh and Bathgate, 21. Os. qd.-Edinburgh and Glasgow, 721.-Ditto, Half Shares, 181.-Ditto, Quarters, 17/. 10s.-Ditto, ditto, New, la-Edinburgh, Glasgow, andllumbarton, 18s.-Edinburgh and Leith Atmospheric, 1/. 25.- Edinburgh, Leith, and Granton, 161.-Ditto, Preference, 191.-Edin burgh and Northern, 3/. 18s.-Ditto, Newport, Is. 6d.-Ditto, Loch gaily, 12s. 3d.-Edinburgh and: Peebles, it. 4s. 6d.-Edinburgh and Perth, 2/. 65.-Edinburgh, Portobello, and Musselburgh, 11. 10s.- Forth and Clyde Junction, 11. 135.-Glasgow and Ayrshire, 701. Ns. -Ditto, New Stock, 241.-Ditto,Quarter Shares, 171. IN.-Glasgow Belfast Union, H. 55.-Glasgow, Dumfries, and Carlisle, 1/. 55.- Wasp*/ aicllDundee Junction, 1/. 14s. 6d.-Glasgow and Garnkirk, 401. 10s.-Glasgow General Terminus, 91. 10s.-Glasgow and Greenock, 141,-Ditto, New Stock, ,ioi,-,.Ditta,..rig,fgellFeil.. l % -Glasgow Harbour Grand Junction, 11. IN.-Glasgow arbour Mineral, ii. 155.-Glasgow, 'Kilmarnock, and Ardrossan, 1/. 95.- Glasgow, Strathaven, and Lesmahagow, 2/.-Granton Junction, 17s. -Great County Down, 11. 10s.-Great North of Scotland, 11. 12s. -Great North and South Wales, 9s. 4d.-Inverness and Elgin, U. -Lanark and Lothians, 21.-Larne, Belfast, and Ballymena, 11. Is.- London and Hounslow, 1/.-London and Manchester (Rad.), 21. 15s. ' -London and Manchester (Remington's), it. 2s. 6d.-London and York, 1/. 10s,- Ditto, Half Shares, 21.-Midland and Eastern Coun ties, it. Bs.-Morayshire, 11.-Newcastle and Berwick, 161. 10s.- Newry and Londonderry, 1/. 75.-Nerth British, 241. 108.-Ditto, Halves, 81.-Ditto, Extension to Carlisle, 11. 128.-Ditto, Extension to Dalkeith, 51. lbs.-North Wales, Mineral, 131-Ditto, New, 31. 55.-Perth and Crieff Direct, 11. 135.-Perth and Inverness, 1/. 9s. 6d.-Scottish Central, 131. 10s.-Ditto, New, 5/.-kaottish Central and Caledonian Junction, 11. 65.-Scottish Grand Junalon, 11.-Scot tish Midland, 51. lbs.-Scottish Southern, 11. 13s. 6d..-Shrewsbury, Oswestry, and Chester, 11. 17s. 6d.-South Midland, 1/. 165.-Stirling and Dunfermline, U. 75.-Stirling and Midland, 21. 45.-Stratlfearn Junction, 11.25. 6d.-Surrey Grand Junction, 55.-Tean and Dove Valley, 1513.-Wishaw and Coltness, 471. 7a. 6d. GLASGOW, Aram 15. . STOCK EXCHANGE.-The sales are-Aberdeen, 505.-Airdrie and Bathgate, 425.-Ayr and Galloway, 315.-Bridge of Weir, 365.- Caledonian, 11 4 - Caledonian Extension, 305.-Caledonian and Ayr shire Junction, 395.-Caledonian and Dumbartonshire Junction, 295. -Caledonian Direct Northern, 395.-Cornwall and Devon Central, 305.-East Indian Railway, Bs. 9d.-Edinburgh and Bathgate, 40s. -Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Dumbarton, 19s. 6d.-Edinburgh and Northern, Ms.-Edinburgh and Peebles, 295.-Forth and Clyde Junction, 355.-Glasgow General Terminus, W.-Glasgow and Bel fast Union, 305.-Glasgow, Dumfries, and Carlisle, 345.-Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ardrossan, 285.--Glasgow, Airdrie, and 3lonkland Junction, 318.-Glasgow and Dundee Junction, 335.-Glasgow Har bour Grand Junction, 265.-Glasgow Harbour Mineral, 285.-Great North and South Wales, 98. 6d.-Great North of India, 3s. 6d.-In verness and Elgin, 21s.- Kilmarnock and Ayr Direct, 355.-Lanark and Lothians, 415.-Lesmahagow, 428.-Perth and Inverness, 30s. -Perth and Crieff, 335.-Scottish Southern, 355.-Scottish Central and Caledonian Junction, 225. 6d. -South Midland, 378. 6d.- Stirling and Dunfermline, 31s. 6d.-Wishaw and Coltness, 47%. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. PLYMOUTH, APRIL 15.—0 n Monday evening the First Lord of the Admiralty, the Earl of Ellenborough, accom panied by Admiral Bowles and Captain Brandreth, arrived at Moorhead's Hotel, where his Lordship held a levee on Tuesday morning. A fter tn i e ns ß pe eu ct e i i n e g ie t t h r e oo D p. o e c n,n ky , an c i, ap l t ii: in LeoKeridn, 110, Captainsgorn hip o w be e , nt an o d n board subsequently visited her Majesty's ship Queen, isT Si . r L H o . ok J y . e L r. eek iii a s n Majesty' s t or b d e e r hipep latter, and went over h er. ship Albion,hoursoBol;oarCartahine twice The crew were mustered in which they (l) , two at divisions, and by the excellent manner performed their duties elicited the admiration of his Lord ship, who appeared highly pleased. In the evening his Lordship, and the other memberss of the Board of Admiralty, dined with the Commander-in- Chief, Admiral Sir John West, K.C.8., at the Admiralty house, where the heads of public departments, with their ladies, and the gentry of the neighbourhood were assembled. To-day his Lordship inspects the' Royal William Victual ling-yard and the Royal Naval Hospital, and at half-past 6 o'clock gives an official dinner at the hotel. At 9 o'clock the Earl and the other members leave for Exeter, where they sleep, and to-morrow return to town, His Lordship is unaccompanied by a secretary, and his visit here is quite of a routine character. He is very minute in his inquiries, and takes notes himself. The Board do not proceed immediately to inspect the Arsenal at Pembroke as first intended. THE CORN BILL AND TEE HOUSE of LonDs.—We have never been amongst those impatient and querulous people whose tempers cannot bear the stoppage or the dila tory progress of the great measures now before the House of Commons. Never having viewed the House of Lords as a body particularly likely to be overcome by a rush and a shout, when it would resist a more deliberate and methodical attack, our confidence in the final passing of Sir Robert Peel's great measures has not been at all shaken by their postponement until after Easter, and the delays experienced and in prospect from the introduction of the Irish Coercion Bill. We believe that the best chance for the ultimate suc cess of the Corn Bill in the House of Peers will be found in giving their Lordships ample time for consideration before they commit themselves by voting upon it. While the con versions from the ranks of monopoly are numerous and im portant, we hear of no deserters from free trade; and it may possibly turn out that Lord George Bentinck and his friends, by the delays which they have interposed to the passing of the Bill in the Commons, have been really engaged in se curing its success in the Lords. We are glad to learn, from a variety of sources, that opinion in well. informed circles in London now runs very decidedly in favour of the p ass ing of the Bill through the Lords. The current estimate i s, that a majority of about twenty—some say twenty-four or t w enty- I five--has already been secured, with a great probability further concessions, from the change of opinion whi_ t n. taking place amongst Members of the Upper "louse. .51 chestcr Guardian. in the station at this place, discovered somet hing oftheflocaotiansgt .guard On Sunday Lieutenant Parso ns , water a short distance from t he shore. He immediately put o o ff f w fo i r t e h ig a n b sp oa i rtsi'ts.creizira.nsdopseurc,c of f d t e i cl ie i r n ev s e e n cu u r e in e g ut fi te r r e t Gertrude, also succeeded in securing two tubs of foreign spirits in this bay on the e s am bo e u i s la e y, o al l t the e f w po h rt ich a ha p v oo e since been lodged in the Cus tom-house Poolepaper. FATAL MINE ACCIDENT IN STAFFORDSHIRE. BILSTON, TSURSDAL—One of the most alarming mine accidents which have taken place in this neighbour hood for a long time occurred yesterday morning, at Messrs. Benton and Pemberton's coal and ironstone pit. It appears that at six o'clock on Wednesday morning the men who worked at the above place came to the shaft for the purpose of going to work. A man named,Wm. Jones, with six others, got into the skip and descended; but before doing so they were cautioned by the doggie, or overlooker, not to go into a certain part of the pit until he went down and saw that all was right. When they reached the bottom they were again desired by those at the top of the pit not to take the candle into a certain part of the pit until the doggie went down with the next lot. When at the bottom the above unfor tunate man would go, in spite of all remonstrance, com pelling a young man, named Cox, to accompany him into the dangerous part of the pit, with a naked candle in his hand. There being a great quantity of damp air in the pit, the moment the candle was taken in a terrific explosion took place, which killed Jones on the spot, and, it was feared, fatally injured Cox. The other five who we re at the bottom of the pit, seeing their ef forts unavailing in trying to restrain Jones, and dread ing the consequence of an explosion, went into a safer part of the mine, and escaped with a very few slight bruises. At the time the explosion took place, there were six more men in the skip descending, when, such was the violence of the explosion, that the whole six were blown at least fifty yards into the air. Four of them, Abraham Atkins, John Evans, Enoch Beverton, and Jos. Vincent, were killed, and the other two so se verely injured that their medical attendant gives little hopes of their recovery. The men had not been to work since Saturday last, and during that time a great quantity of sulphur had collected. The deceased Jones and Atkin have each left a wife and five children to mourn their untimely end. The in quest on the bodies will take place this evening, before Mr. Philips, coroner. THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN INSTITUTE. The seventh soiree of this Society was given last evening, at their rooms, in George-street, and notwithstanding the very numerous attractions in other quar t e rs, particularly in the musical world, it was ver y fully a ttended by a large icr. distinguished. Soper Mr. Rou After refreshments, and number of the m em b ers an d th e i r *families. As usual, the evening was opened with instr umen tal and vocal music, in which r UiasSt served in th e sa l oon, a number of interesting exhi bi t i ons ee w le hi w ch ere were passed und er rev i ew. Among these was a complete !set werepar' tuiap; of night signals, invented by Mr. Rettic, civil engineer, which, by a variety of combinations in coloured glasses, transmitting a most intense light, a series of announcements and directions can be made, as perfectly as by any code of signals used during the day ; and when adopted by steam vessels, iu motion or at anchor, and by railroad trains meeting at night, would prevent many of those frightful acci dents of collision, by which so much life and property have hitherto been destroyed. There were also in the rooms a large collection of ancient coins and medals, including Egyp tian, Grecian, and Roman. And to t hese were added some beau tiful specimens of carvings in ivory, produced by a mechanical process, the invention of Mr. Cheverton, by which busts and tablets may be copied on a reduced sca l e , with unerring pre cision, and the finest works of art therefore brought within the busts the means of persons of moderate fortune. Among nals were those of Shakspere atd Milton, from the oria_ b y Roubillac, and of modern ones, those of the late Lord Western, Dr. Dalton, and Dr. Babington ; and of living persons one of Sir Charles Forbes, from the statue by Sir Francis Chantrey, all admirable likenesses. The most exquisite specimens, however, were those of the emblematical representations of morning and evening, in basso relievo, by the Danish sculp tor Thorwaidsen, which were quite equal to anything pro duced by Benvenuto Cellini. The literary works reviewed during the evening in cluded a forthcoming publication of a young, but riming' English artist, Mr. Henry Cook, who, daring a two years' residence at Rome, made excursions from it to the most interesting spots in Central Italy, and brought from thence a rich portfolio of splendid drawings. These have been since lithographed b) , his own hand, and are accompanied by letter-press descriptions in English and Italian, from his own pen, proving together a most interesting and beautiful folio volume. Mr. Pritchard's Natural History of Man also underwent a critical examina tion ; and opened up the whole subject of .Ethnological science, which were fully and freely discussed, especially in elucida tion of the great question of the origin of the divers races of mankind. In the interval between the music and the literary descriptions, refreshments were served in the saloon, and an appropriate address from the resident director terminated the proceedings of a very varied and agreeable evening. EXHIBITION OF PRINCE ALBERT'S STOCK AT THE DUBLIN AGRICULTURAL SHOW. WINDSOR, THURSDAY EVENING.-It will be recol lected that last year his Royal Highness Prince Albert exhibited at the Agricultural Cattle Show, Dublin, a couple of short-horned oxen, fattened upon Flemish Farm, which, although not considered to be entitled to a prize, were very highly commended by the judges. They were very splendid animals, having been sold to one of the principal butchers in Dublin for seventy pounds and seventy guineas respectively. This year the Prince again exhibited at the Dublin Show ; the animals being a twin ox and heifer, which were bred in the north, and also fattened upon Flemish Farm. They were conveyed from Slough to Bristol by the Great Western Railway, and there shipped for Dublin, under the care of Mr. Yates, his Royal Highness's bailiff. Her Majesty also exhibited, at the same time, four Cochin- China fowls (three hens and a cock), reared at the royal aviary in the Home Park, under the superintendence of Mr. Walter, the Queen's head poulterer. One of the hens, known as " Old Bessy," laid the extraordinary number of 94 eggs during 103 days, previously to its being sent to Ireland. A peculiarly constructed cage was made, agreeably to the suggestions of the Prince Consort, by lfr. Welman, ironmonger, of this town, in which to convey them from Windsor to Dublin, where they arrived perfectly free from injury. A letter arrived at the Castle from Ireland this morning conveying the intelligence that although very fine beasts, the Prince's ox and heifer had not been fortunate enough to have a prize awarded to them. THE FOREI - % N MAILS—POST-OFFICE NOTICE. Notice relative to the departure of the foreign mails was yesterday posted t the Chief Office, St. Martin's-le-Grand. The Peninsular ails—The next mails for Lisbon, Ma deira,-&c., will-be dispatched from hence this morning, .I7th inst., and will be conveyed-1:7.y the Pacha from Southampton. We;st Indies—Mails dispatched this. day, inst., And will be conveyed by the Clyde from Southampton. India, &c.—The next mails for Gibraltar, Greece, the lonian Isles, Malta, Egypt, Ceylon, India and China, rid Southampton, will be dispatched from hence on the evening of the 20th inst., and will be conveyed by the Oriental from Southampton. American—British North-America, Bermuda, United States, &c., dispatched from hence on the evening of to morrow, 18th inst., and will be dispatched by the Cambria from Liverpool. The next mails for India, &c., rid Marseilles, will be dis patched on the evening of the 24th inst. Holland—Mails dispatched by the Columbine on the morn ing of the 18th (to-morrow). Hamburgh—Mails dispatched by the Neptune this even ing, the 17th inst. Sydney, New South Wales-30th inst. Further detention of the Ferret—Her Majesty's ship Ferret has not yet sailed from Devonport for the Island of Ascension. It is probable she will be detained for some days longer. THE WAR IN INDIA. We are infOrmed that Lieutenant and Adjutant Wale, son of the late General Sir C. Wale, K.C.8., who in the recent dispatches from India was misnamed Wall, is out of danger from the awful wound he received at the late battle of Aliwal. During the hottest part of the fire he was struck from his horse by a cannon ball, which broke all his left ribs, caus ing a severe laceration of the lungs, and wounding his left arm, under which it passed. to In a the srteaatre, been plundered a a w d h m e i n t c t i e n scarce is housea r h a a y , i o n f g hope he was ca rrie nd d_ ransacked by the enemy in his absence) he was taken • • n he began and still h . charge hse, a ol d by ti h the r wife of auinvreouninidtetdedbrcoatrhee, aorflteicrerr,ei; whose g some days in a hopeless conditio (con tinues to improve. p re sent, Li In the foeruntieenraancttivvonaloenhatldieseSvuetrlaejl,hianrarollwofeswcppiect hh e av w irg had a charger killed under him in the battle of Moodkee, on the 18th of December, and having barely escaped a Can.* 2 n l o s u t - b ; a l h l , e w h h a i c c i h a s passed econ dc charger r t g o er h k is il i s e i d d e un w d h e il r e h s i to m rm hil in g the teetli in o o ft he e b s a u t c te ee ri s e s s fu o l f s F tr e u ro g z g es le ha t b o , o d n riv t e he th ev e en s i e n l g h o sro as sistingfefthme out of their entrenched camp at Ferozeshab, on the morning of the 22d. We have only to hope that this brave young officer may, like his late veteran father, live to count well nigh seventy years since he first fought and bled in the service of his country. ske dfe. twas 1 Asain2B4::;9:ol7: I in kt sh the n2do tf 4 hr d i LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY.—IMPORTANT RaovcrloN Dr THE CARRIAGE OF GOOD.. —We have to congratulate our fellow-townsmen on Another important re duction which has just been made by the directors of the London and Birmingham Railway Company, in their rate for goods from Birmingham to London. We understand that the charge for the conveyance of hardware and manufac tured goods for any distance over fifty miles is now reduced to 2d. per ton per mile, including locomotive power, and all charges except for collecting and delivery. We are also in formed that the company intend, by a Bill which they have now before Parliament, to propose this as the maximum rate which they shall have the power of charging. The follow ing statement will a ff ord some idea of the e ff ect of a reduc tion in charges on the carriage of goods by railway. It ap pears that in the quarter ending December, 1844, the quan n tity of goods carried on the London and Birmingham line was 85,520 tons, the receipts for which were 44,8241. In the corresponding quarter ending December, 1845 (a large reduc tion having taken place in the charges in the interval), the_ quantity carried was 129,560 tons, being an increase ol!" 44,040 tons on the quarter, but in respect of the entir..e.!...0411, nage during the latter quarter the receipts were only 51 411 + • c o r r e a as n ed increase expen o se f s 6 11 , 6 u 6 e o n /. , , , i scarcely isaurflgiecrienatintoonannt answer the uI business done.—Front the Midland Counties Herald of yesterda . D w e a N b s t A p ir a ri n l n O d t N ed s A ,:c i o n n n i g E t s :: t atA)m s a et v nh i tea o : 1 \ s 3: ' a - : 6 :E ar ! i.n.briam—ngkls'a. DEBT. —yesterday t o l e u t r n a l t a p s j ; r e a e a l : F i l i t n b r g j a i , and on farnodmfrs,iehnicdhly psoecnioedtietosth o t com m enced i,o f on 3:6 t eon h , 1 : i 6. v6s6 t i 1 Novemberh. gsi .1 given i v6 f i el sn A a an. t a u ltor g dfe i i u tth t ee , 0 I nv. 8 stockol 57 s in to o C n k ey st p ari ai d d ing in the of c o . n f ; d malting Novembera s k o i e n isocieties j a amount of t,.:a s sf uc ii, ens n s :(ssi r i .. y e . f o:_s e ss i r. L lastl account e) total,Urcnthtohafesafdl:naonti ioissioners on account of savi ngs'-banks names the Com was 32,388, dnttohfe 6431. 19s. 4d., besides Ex h s avings'-banks were establishedommi september last, and on the c equer. bills. Military in sth of January last the C for them to 14,944/. 3s. ssioners had purchased stock as deposits from soldier s 4d., having received 14,894 L Is. 11d. in a very short period. CONVERSIONS TO THE ROMAN CATHOLIC Cannon iii SCOTL AND.—Robert Monteith, yr., of Carstairs, was re ceived into the church on the festival of St. Joseph (19th of March), at Oscott College . and on the festival of the An nunciation of our Lady (25th of March) his lady was received into the church at the convent of St. Margaret, Edinbur g h, on which occasion the inmates of that made establishment t . I c Customary annual room' of their ¶9711--Tablet, Ti( - E SUN, LOND9 IN, FRIDAY nVENIN9. APRIL 17, E 846.