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Xow Ready, i vol., with Illustrations, 103. 6d. bouid. F OURTH EDITION OF THE HISTORY OF MARGARET CATCIIPOLE. Ry the Rev. R. CORBOLD, of Northam, Suffolk. Orders received by all Booksellers. Henry Colbuin, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street. Just ready, In 3 vols. post Elva., S ECOND L O V E. A Novel, FROM THE NOTE-ROOK OF A TRAVELLER. Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street. VISIT of PRINCE ALBERT to LIVERPOOL. Excellent arid genteel accommodation at the ROYAL WATER LOO HOTEL, Waterloo, live ►wiles 11om Liverpool, on the North Shore, immediately opposite the Sea, commanding a view of the vessels pamting and repassing to and from the port of Liverpool to all parts of the world. Sea-bathing, and Carriage Drives on the Sands, five miles hi extent. The Royal Waterloo Hotel. Waterloo, near Liverpool, is con ducted by H. S. HEWITT, (late of the Adelphi Hotel, Manchester,) weito begs most respectfully to intorm the Nobility, Gentry, and public generally, that the premises consist of entertaining, coffee, and private sitting-rooms, servants' hall, forty bed-rooms, warm and cold salt water laths, which may be had in the house, with every convenience for large or small parties. The stables are good aid extensive, room tor fifty horses, with lock•ttp coach-houses that will hold twenty carriages. The distance from Liverpool is only five miles, and omnibuses run %very half-hour .'uring the ieason. Waterloo needs no recommendation, either for purity of air or eligibility of situation. Mrz.4. Hewitt (mrmerly Miss Smith, who for :natty years the Hotel at Seaeoinhe for her late parent., .Mr. and Alt's. Parry), auperinteink the donie,t:e 11,1,4rtineLit • and from her experience and well .known Attention to the eoto!..rt of her inmates, hope.' to meet with support and patronage Irc4n her friends and the public. Rove! WAterino Hotel, Waterloo, June 12, 18.16. RAILWAY SHARKS RY PURLIC SALK. Pa L. t. • 14ANIOND, SMALE, AND ialloYI), Railway Share Auctioneers, beg to thank their /*lends and Public fin' their continued support and patronage, and to att , ,,ounce that their Public Sit le., of Railway Shares. &co take p,i , _ce every TUESIDA 71' 210 raIDAT. at One o'clock, at the Han of Commerce, Threadneedle-street, London, to which Place. fb•:ours, confahling instructions (with a reference), are respectfully 'requested to he addressed. A-D Scrip and Share Certificates must be deposited, at least cue day previously to their being offered ; and advices of results will be tOrwarded by the first post lafter the sale, an t the proceeds temailately disposed of according to instructions. Offices. 14 , .1t of Commerce, Threailneedie-street , London. HER 111:A.IESTI .N THEATRE. The Nobility, Patron the Opera, awl the Public, are respect. fatly Informed that an ExTit.t NIGIIT will take place on THURSDAY NEXT, JUNE When will he performe.it 114.11ini's celebrated Opera, entitled I PURITAN-I. Ma►t:tu►r Grist ; Ciorgio, Signor i'.►tblacle ; Arturo, Signor ; "Rieettnin, Signor Pornoi.ori. - With other F:ntertaininents, in whirl► Nine Castellon will appear. •to conclude with an entirely new Grand Oriental Pallet, by M. T'errut_ ; the ''.dusie composed an d partly selected from Felicien David's `' Oda Symphonic/tie of the Desert'," by Sig. Pupil, entitled. LA.LLA. ROOKII ; or, THE ROSE OF LAHORE. file Principal parts anstained by Millie. rerun_ L Taglionl, Lumf, arm - M. PaTor.' iTitrulpal Dances : , riymbolique, by 3fdlte. Cerito, supported by Mdllee. Demeltsse, Caftan, James, and Honore, and the corps de ballet. Tableau.—Le Chebouck, Pas Sent, by Julie. Cerito. Last Tableau.—Feast of Pas de Corbeili, by Mdlles. L'Amorenx anti Julien, and the corps de ballet ; Pas de ! , ;eut; by 3idltes. Cerito, L. TaglionL and M. tit. Leon, supported by Millles. Demellsse, Cassell, James, L'Amoreux, 'Tanen, and Honore. - s .kpplications for boxes, stalls, and tickets to be made at the box office. Opera Colonnade. Doors open at Seven, the Opera to com ntence at half-pail Seven o'clock. HER, MAJESTY'S THEATRE. TO-MORROW EVENING, TUESDAY, JUNE 16, Will be performed (by desire, and for the }lnt time this season), Dtnizetti's Opera, Earned, LUCREZIA BORGIA. Lucrezia, Millie. Grisi ; Arsinl, 11.111 e. Brambilla ; Gennaro, Signor Mario ; Alphonsa, Signor LaMothe. To conclu.'.c with the new Grand Oriental Ballet, entitled LALLA ROOK/I; or, THE ROSE OF LAHORE. THICATRR ROYAL, DRURY-LANE. THIS EVENING Will its p,rfortned the Grand Opera of THE BOHEMIAN GIRL. Pricr , lPal characters by Messrs. Harrison, Harley, Stretton, and amiss Rainforth. After which will be produced the popular Ballet of PAQU ITA. Lucien d'Heryllly, M. Si!vain ; (titans, M. Adrien ; Paquita, 3fdlle. Carlotta Grist. In which also will appear Madame Mobile!, „Madßes. Salt, kdele, Louise, Les Samrs St. Lenin ; M. Mathis, ;V. R. Payne, and the most numerous and effective corps de ballet ever introduced upon the English stage. THEATRM ROYAL. HAYMARKET. THIS EVENING Will be performed Anber's celebrated Opera, entitled THE BLACK DOMINO; or, A Night's Adventure. Juanita, Madame -Anna Thillon ; Paquita, Miss P. Horton ; Gil Podrida, Mr. J. Bland. After which, the Comedy of SPRING AN!) AUTUMN ; or, The " Bride of Fifty. Sir Simon Slack, Mr. W. Farren ; Mrs. General Dartmouth, Mrs. CRover. To conclude with the Comedy of BORN TO GOOD LUCK. Pandeen O'Rafferty, Mr. Hudson ; Nina, Miss P. Horton. THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM. UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MRS. KEELEY. Another brilliant triumph ! " Robin Hood and Richard Coeur de Lion" every Evening. The " Dustman's Belie" a great hit. Tills FAT F,NING Will be peribrined a new Farce, called SISTER AND I. Characters 1 - 9 , Messrs. F. Matthews, Meadows, A. Wigan, Emery, Turner, Kinloch, and Bellingham ; Miss E. Daly, Mrs. Wigan, Miss Arden, end Miss Forster. .ktler which, a New And Original Comic Drains, Is Two -Acts, founded on A is . .zelit well-known event, called THE DUST BELLE. Principal characters by Messrs. Keeley, Dickfear, 3feadows, F. Vining, Kinloch ; Miss YU!ars, anti Mrs. Keeley. To conclude with a New llrand Operatic Romantic Burlesque Spec tacle, founded npon certain St*rtling and hitherto I.Turevealed rag sages in the Histories of ROBIN HOOD AND RICHARD C(EUR nn LION. Characters by Mrs. Keeley, Miss Fairbrother, Miss M. :Ref.ley, 3liss \liters. Miss E. Daly, Miss Howard, Miss Bromley :31155 T.aidlaw, and Miss Grove ; Mr. A Wigan, Mr. F. Matthews, .:.‘fr. Keeley, Mr. Turner, and Mr. J. W. Collier. THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII. 'Will be !Trim - met! a new THIS Dransa, EVENING entitled THE MEMOIRS OF AN UMBRELLA ; or, The Silent Observer. In which Messrs. - Lambert, Howe, Royce, 0. Smith, Wright, R. Ryan, P. Bedford, elby ; Miss 'Woolgar, bins. Yartiold, bliss E. Chaplin, Mrs. F. blathews, Sze., will perform. After which a New Thmialitie Drama, in Six Tableaux, called 'THE QUEEN iW THE; ABRUZZI. The principal characters sus tained by Madame Celeste, Miss Chaplin ; Messrs. Paul Redford, U. Smith, Cullentord, - Ryan, Royce, To conclude with the interesting Drama of THE CABIN BOY, Aloni'eur Vincent, Mr. 0. SPAM) ; Largarcate, Mr. Paul Bedford ; -Julien, Madame Cclegit.; MadPe. Laroche, Miss Ir)olgar. NEW STRAND THEATRE Open every Evening, with the greatest Novelties of the Pay. M. PH [WIPE feels happy to announce, that the extraordinary :PertOrmances of the MONKEYS and DOGS have been received with the - greatest admiration and applause, and will he continued every Evening at the above Theatre.. )oor4'Dperi 9t a - Quarter hefore Eight ; to commence at a Quarter atter Eight o'clock. Stills, 3s. ; Boxes, 2s, ; Yit, 13.; flattery, 6d.; Private Boxes, I/. Is. and 10s. 6d. M. IRIIILLIPPE will give his Perierinalices EVERY EVENING et the STANDARD THEATRE, Shoreilitch. PHILLIIPPE wants a Gentleman who could take the management of his business, :ts a PARTNER, throughout the large Towns of the United Kingdom. A security of 6004 will be required. For Particulars apply at. the Rtrand Theatre, between the hear~ of Eleven and One o'clock. rp.m.reFfaS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET Re•Engalnnaent of Mr. MACREADT, for this Week only, and the Last Sights ‘,f his Performance in London this Seaa,n. THIS EVENINCI Will be performed a new Historical Play, in five Acts, entitled RIM KING OF THE COMMONS. James V. of • Scotland, Mr. Xacready; Sir Adam Weir, Mr. Ryder; George Weir, Mr. Cooper ; Malcolm Young, Mr. Murray ; Laird Small, Mr. Compton ; Mungo Small, Mr. Oxberry ; Lord Kilmaurs, Mr. Roxby ; Madeline Weir, Mrs. Stirling ; Widow Barton, Mrs. Fosbroke. After the Play, Mdlle. Louise Seheibel (tell years of age, and her _Brat appearance in this country), will play a Fantasia on the Pianoforte. To eon:lade with a Grand Fairy RaPet, entitled THE SPIRIT OF AIR. Principal characters by Miss Hodson, Mr. Fleamore, Miss Faucit, Miss Bailin, Mr. Gilbert, Mr. and Miss Marshall, kc. ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. . Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty. Crider the especial patronage of her Most Gracious Majesty, and their Royal Highnesses Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales, and the Princess Royal. Glorious success of the new Military Spec tacle of our Asiatic Conquests. Second and Last Week of the ♦eritable General Tom Thumb, in his popular Drama. • THIS EVENING Will he performed the New Asiatic Spectacle, called THE INVASION ; or, Our Victories of 1816. In which the whole resources of the Establishment will be brought forward. aplendid SCENES of the MP P( by the French and English Artistes. rfhe whole concluding with the laughable Extravanga of HOP 0' MY THUMB ; or, The Ogre and his Seven League Boots. In which General Tom 'rhumb will appear, and introduce his Nigger melodies, dances, &c. Mr. BATTY respectfully begs to announce, that the THIRD .3fORNING REPRESENTATION, for the accommodation of the Juvenile Branches of the Nobility, Gentry, &v. will take place on FRIDAY, June 19, commencing at two o'clock. Box-office open from eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at six and commence at seven o'clock. Under the Patronage of her Most Gracious Majesty. ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS. EVERY MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY. VIEW of NAPLES, ERUPTION of VESUVIUS, DESTRUC TION of HERCULANEUM and POMPEII, in the year 79. This Magnificent spectacle Is revived in an unprecedented scale of grandeur, the picture being more than twice the size of the former, and represents, as accurately as can possibly be done, the Great Eruption of Vesuvius in the year 79, when the Destruction of Her euiancum and Pompeii took place: produced under the direction of Mr. Danson. A richly ornamented coTH tc BRIDGE of STATUES has been constructed, which will he brilliantly Illuminated at Night. The PROMENADE CONCERTS are again confided to Mr. God frey. The 'Band is most complete in all its departments, and includes erteny eminent native and foreign musicians. ,5.1 n addition to the other attractions of the Gardens, will be exhi• tted ALYPs'o'A FAIRY GROTTO, approached by the Illumi nated Gothic Bridge, representing in the Interior Telemachus relating his adventure The PYll°TEt,}l-14 to C i a s IY P " I.A n YS, by Mr. Southby, are on the Most complete and efrec t' r3 tive Preeedittg the Volcanic I)lZte. intro -Wee(d, representing the 11„, ent Yw i l . lwvel exhibition will he sFI will cleaeend „ 1‘' , e13 , ,, (1% in the Chariot of the Sun. height. to the surface of the laae, where Pagoda, seventy feet in and bear him to his ehryhtal Car will rise to receive The Glass f . 'nn+ervatory i 5 *Mem-1.1.11y cE.ltarnelxted with festoons r e :ramps, enabling the volt tors to view the matchlest collection of Carnivora by gas-light. Feeling of C a rnivore at half-past tive ; th e Pettea,-. laninehShi lling ruption . at dusk. ' Tt e half_past E RAILWAY SUN Is INOW PUBLISHING• ritlcE (TO SUBSCRIBERS) SIXPENCE. TO - CORRESPONDENTS. A bets B'l to 1 Otte horse r. the Held. The said horse did not start. 1,3 the party entitled to the odds? Yes.: A should have been certain that his horse would run hefure he laid such odds against the field. THE WEATHER.--Sum OFFICE, JUNE 1:3. - THER3IOMETER, Lowest., 6t ; Highest, 83; Noon, 77. BAROMETER, 30.!7.-WIND N.; fine. HI iri WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY. Kerntn. 5 minutts after .i. Evening .. 23 minutes after 6. driQ l reY -ff• "," f '.---- 40;kle 4 '4011 1",1,50,r114, „ • min LONDON, MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1846. We on Friday traced the proceedings to lie taken, in •n.der to make the compulsory improvements a charge upon the inheritance of the lands, which they become when registered with the clerk of the peace : the amount is limited to three years value of the land. The next important part of the proposed measure is the manner of arranging the compensation for such improvements, to be paid to the outgoing tenant. In this respect we think that the method contemplated by the Bill is a considerable improvement on that sug gested by the Commissioners. They recommended that if the tenant should be ejected, or his rent raised, within thirty years, the landlord should be bound to pay such a sum, not exceedingthe maximum fixed, as the work should then be valued at ; in other words, the whole cost of the improvements as registered with the clerk of the peace, making allowance for the diminution in value by the lapse of time. The prin cipal objection to this method would be, that it would create a fertile source of dissension and litigation between the landlord and out-going tenant. Few would be prepared to agree on the present value of improvements which had been effected perhaps twenty years before, and in the great 'majority of cases recourse would be had to law for the purpose of deciding that value, and the feelings of both parties n - ould be mutually em bittered. The Bill, on the other hand, greatly s implifies this; there can be no dispute as to the sum payable ; it takes the fair average of the wear and tear of the improvements, and it ap portions the sum payable to the tenant accord- . mg to the time during which he has himself been in the actual enjoyment thereof. Thus, if removed during the first seven years, he shall receive the entire sum he has expended; if at the end of four teen years, three-quarters ; at the end of twenty-one years one-half, and at the end of 28 years one,- quarter. A further option is affbrded to the landlord with the view of inducinz, him to continue the tenant in the occupation of the land, viz., that where the period of the tenancy had expired antecedently to the twenty- eightyears, and the landlord chose to con tinue him in possession until the expiration of the whole twenty-eight years, the tenant should not be entitled to any compensation. This is fair enough as afford ing a premium to the landlord not to disturb the pre sent occupant ; we, however, sincerely trust that long before such a provision could come into operation, the extension of the Ulster tenant right to the whole of Ireland will have taken away the utility of such a provision. The next point is one which will too frequently be required in Ireland, arising from the injurious system of middlemen. It is that when the immediate landlord, who paid the tenant for the im provements, had himself but a terminable interest in the lands, he should he repaid the sum advanced by him by those who succeed him in the estate. This is but equitable and just, and a carrying out of the prin ciple on which the measure is founded, viz , that those benefiting by the improvements should be bound to pay therefor, and should not be exposed to the temptation of seeking to evict their tenants• for the mere purpose of enjoying the im provements effected by them. The only remaining provision is, that on the completion of the works by mutual consent, the landlord should be at liberty to pay the tenant the whole cost of the improvements, and thereupon to obtain the allowance provided by the Bill on the outlay. We think that this might with great advantage be extended, and that the landlord should at any time be at liberty to pay the tenant the amount expended by him. It has been considered on all sides most desirable that, if practicable, the improvements should be effected at the cost of the landlord, who, in the increased value of his estate, and its freedom from change or incumbrance of any kind, would find the most bene ficial result of his expenditure, while the entire capital of the tenant would be devoted with the greatest utility to its proper and legitimate object—the due and proper stocking and cultivation of his farm. Such is the first of the three measures introduced for the improvement of the relationship of landlord and tenant, and we do think that, in the words of Lord DEVON'S report, no single measure can be better calculated to allay discontent and to promote sub- i stantial improvement throughout the country. Its principal defects may be easily remedied in Corn mittee, Its benefits will, however, be principally for the future generation. Unfortunately, there is no compensation afforded to tenants for improvements already effected. We had hoped that there would no longer be a possibility of the recurrence of such a scene at that which was recently enacted at Bird-bill, where a tenant, who had within a few years expended his entire capital in permanent and valuable improve ments, by which the value of his holding was ma terially increased, was driven out with his family on the wide world to destitution and ruin, without one farthing's allowance for his large outlay, which amounted to at least six times the rent in arrear. We cannot see any difficulty which there would be in giving full effect to such a provision. Arbitrators might be appointed in a similar manner to that provided by the Bill, and they might adjudicate not merely on the propriety of the improvements which had taken place, but on the cost actually incurred and the time when it was expended. The provisions of the Bill might then be extended thereto, and a vast boon would thus be conferred on a large portion of the tenant-farmers of Ireland, and an immediate be nefit to the country. The friends of the Irish farmers and they are numerous and intelligent in the House, will doubtless, seek to insert a provision with such an object at the proper stage. The other Bills, though of less consequence than that of which we have already spoken will still effect a material improve ment. The first is a Bill for the improvement of the law with respect to distress and eject ment. This appears almost entirely founded on the Commissioners' report. The right of distraining growing crops is altogether taken away. This gets rid of a most vexatious power, and one very likely to be abused. The notice to the tenant of the amount claimed,. and permitting the distress only to be made by virtue of a warrant ' or order to distrain in writing, signed by the land lord or his agent, will be most valuable. The first shows the tenant exactly the demand which he is called on to liquidate, and the second takes the power from a class of all others the last to which it could properly be entrusted. We mean the bailiffs and drivers, who were frequently guilty of the greatest cruelty and oppression, in order to impress their em ployers with an idea of their own activity. It is fitting that the responsibility attached to such a pro ceeding should be cast on the proper party, the landlord or his agent. There is, unfortunately, no clause carrying out the recommendation of the Commissioners, " that the occupying tenant, under a middleman or mesne land- I lord, should be protected by statute from the danger of a double process of distress, to which he is at pre sent exposed." It appears that Lord LINCOLN wished to have a provision on this subject introduced, but that it had been struck out under the advice of an eminent lawyer connected with Ireland : hi: Lord ship promises to be prepared with the grounds for this course against the next discussion. We doubt if they: will be found sufficiently cogent to set aside the t power. have expressed opinion of the Commissioners, we locoupk;tonwgn 'soiree fe i a n rf t u .a l et ca r s u e i s n of hardship to the Bill relates to ejectment )eetheoaneti,:t•xiblasebaillri Tehnetraeimiedainodne remainder him f tbh3e the exigtenee of su'eh m e e j 3 e t e if t , n , l a e m n o t n h g a s s t been retained ; it 1 ,2. whether the best informed persons in favour of thispower is beneficial to the tenant or otherwise. Commissioners reported It has certainly an advantage in its great cheapness, compared with a similar proceeding in th e superior courts. The landlord will he bound to serve a notice itst continuance.erwise• The on the tenant of the amount claimed, and an increased facility is given to the tenant to re n deern . be h fore actua possession is taken. We thinl: this ug t advanta l - geously be extended to the six months a f ter the execution of the habere , within which time the tenant has power to redeem by filing a bill in a court cf equity, the heavy costs of which might easily be dispensed with. A power might also be given (perhaps with advantage) to enable an under-tenant :to pay the proportion of rent fairly due for his particular holding . , and thereby to stay proceedings, so far 25 he was concerned. In many cases he may at present, through the default of others, be evicted, although able and willing to pay the entire sum due in respect of his own tenement. The most valuable provision, however, is that which enables the middleman's interest to be evicted with out serving any notice on or disturbing the under precisely a s before. Much tenants, who will stand difficulty will by this means be removed from the land lord, and it will prevent the recurrence of many of the fearful and heartrending scenes which have recently taken place in Ireland. The last is for the reduction of the stamp duty on leases where the rental does not ex ceed 501. per annum. We have already stated the benefit which will thereby be rendered not merely to the people at large, but also to the revenue. Much still remains to be done, but we gladly accept the present measures as large and valuable instalments to the tenants of Ireland. We hope the next instalment will comprise the extension of the Ulster tenant right, and the cultivation of the waste lands through out the kingdom. Ireland continues to be the Parliamentary Sphynx, and promises to continue yet awhile the inscrutable problem, the solution of which has baffled the astute ness of so many statesmen. Eventful and extraordinary as was the present session upon its commencement, the position of the Commons and the Ministry at this moment is, perhaps, altogether without a parallel. There are simultaneously before that House two legislative measures relating to our sister island— both in!roduced by Government, and yet of an essen tially and diametrically opposite tendency—the one coercive, the other conciliatory. Upon the Curfew Bill the Irish representatives cannot pronounce an opinion without giving utterance to the most acrid in vective, or without evincing the most resolute and ! unanimous antagonism to the Cabinet from which it has proceeded. Their reception, on the contrary, of the three Bills propounded by that same Cabinet, and the explication of which was uttered on Thursday by Lord LINCOLN, has been cordial and generous in the ex - tretnest signification of those adjectives. On one hand there are indications of resentment, ani mosity, and indignation ; on the other, of gratitude and satisfaction. Those amongst our legislators I who are desirous of benefiting Great Britain I generally—independent of all conventional par tialities, and of all constituential predilections, will assuredly never dream of ousting a Ministry pre cisely at the very moment when the greatest social and commercial boon that ever fell to the lot of Englichmen to possess is on the eve of being assured to them for ever ! Assuredly they will not be pre posterously intermeddling enough to annihilate the tree just as the pear is ripe, and quivering over our mouths ! Assuredly they will not render the whole of this prolonged and arduous session null and ineffective at the identical instant when our statesmen are preparing to garner up the harvest of their labours ! They can preserve the liberties of Irishmen intact, they can sustain their own in dividual consistency unsullied, and yet permit us to obtain free trade. They can do this ! And again we ask, assuredly will they not ? We are not expecting from the Irish Members any resignation of their rights to interfere when the happiness of their countrymen and constituents is in any way threatened by a measure— it would be madness and cruelty to anticipate such a concession. Nor do we desire the acquisition of free trade, if it must be purchased with anything de rogatory to the comfort or convenience of any division of the United Kingdoms. But we do anticipate, and we do desire, that no superfluous am bition to be regarded as patriotic and unflinching will induce any sections of our Legislative Assembly, so to coalesce in the earnestness of their opposition to the reading of a certain Bill as to abruptly circum vent the good intentions of the Ministry, and by so doing wantonly retard the possession of a glorious policy. Can they not recognise in the assumed fervour of their temporary associates the vindictiveness of personal pique to the Premier rather than a spontaneous goodwill towards Ireland ? Can they not perceive that the irrigation of Terra del Fuego, or the assessment of local taxes upon the hedgers and ditchers of Paramata, would just as readily excite the eloquence and arouse the enthu siasm of their qua si-colleagues if such matters could as fully tend to the destruction of the present Government ? Do they not, in fine, perceive that the whole affair, from beginning to end, is a ruse for their entrapment, very artfully designed upon the surface, but very shallow notwithstanding? San guine that they have discovered thus much, we shall look anxiously for the consequences in dicative of that discovery. Upon the ba- 1 lance of votes upon the obnoxious measure depends the final assurance of free trade to Great Britain. Upon that balance of those votes does not depend the final rejection of a feudal policy towards Ireland. The preference, therefore, to employ a homely comparison, is one of chalk and cheese. It is the exemplification of .Esor's dog—dropping the substantial meal to seize the shadow in the water. Before any rash decision be arrived at, let another matter be taken into conside ration. Let all those legislators who declare them selves so explicitly as having the welfare of Ireland at heart and who simultaneously evince so much antagonism to the Ministry, let them, we say, meditate seriously and dispassionately upon the effect which must inevitably flow from the proposed measures relating to landlord and tenant in that country, such as those measures were shown to be by Lord LINCOLN, and from such deductions let them judge of the principles and sentiments by which the present Cabinet is actuated—whether for good or evil ? Before they drive matters to an issue, let them, we repeat, scrutinize the commencement of the scheme about to be introduced by the Noble Member for Falkirk, and see if they cannot estimate its entire dimensions as ex pede Herculem. A great responsi bility reposes in their hands ; the peoplt will not allow their confidence to be abused with impunity. Irrespective of locality and personality—not con fining their notions to a coercion Bill or to any separate infraction of public freedom—without looking to the untaxed quartern loaf or the more early retirement to the pillow—our legislators must take a capacious and comprehensive survey of the various questions now awaiting their decision, or which have already received their approbation; and, desiring only the general pros perity, and peace, and happiness of society, they must act upon the dictates of their deductions. It is not so much whether the Irishman consents to become amenable to the laws, and to abstain from rioting, and tumult, and murder, or that, like FALSTAFF, he refuses his acquiescence "on compulsion r But it is whether Parliament is to be dissolved, the Ministry disbanded, the 'ground towards the acquisi tion of free trade retraced, and the protective system thrown back into the teeth of the people, amidst the excitement of a general election—these are the con sequences which must be taken into account ; and earnestly do we commend their consideration to English and Irish representatives indiscriminately. They are considerations of infinite moment. A letter from Lucerne, in the New Zurich Gazette, states that the almost simultaneous presence of the three Ministers of Austria, France, and Prussia, in that capital, had for object to deter the POPE'S Nuncio from publishing the interdict against Argau, which is said to be in his hands. Madrid letters and papers to the 6th have arrived. The Spanish Government bad received dispatches from Lisbon, dated the Ist. At that date, the PAI, MELLA Ministry was in existence, and there appeared to be every probability of its obtaining support. Lisbon and Oporto both held out for the Govern ment, and several juntas had sent in their adhesion to it. In relation to Portugal, the Herald() re affirms a rumour which it had mentioned on the preceding day, viz., that a revolutionary junta had been established at Coimbra, which wa s f u ll y or , g e i a r ri c i u s l e c a l r in declaringever h every department, atthey would andwachiocehpht of th had i n s o sue i d ng a short of perfect liberty for the people, a reduction in the army, an d t h e assemblage ofaconstituent Cort e s. 'The excursi on o f the Queen of SPAIN Don havingA IN been depr a i l v n e s d o Bayonne,has bee n i n countermanded. consequenceof Hxsayto the sea-side at f the services of Lie u t enan t VELARDE his aid e -d e c amp, who has been or d ere d by the ' Minist er of Marine to return to Ferrol. Th e Trapani marriage i s , it i s said, no longer possible ; the Prince of Coburg it i s now considered r lv in b e the successful candidate for her MAJESTY'S hand. It is reported that a i band of r o bb ers have seized General SERANO , near Costa del i!do; and that they demand a large sum of money for his ransom. MADRID BOLSA, JUNI , 6.—Tne Thre e per C ents. were not quoted , but sev_ l era priN ate tr ansact i ons for cash. were concluded at 33i We have received the Paris papers of Thursday. The debate on Algeria had occu p ied the attention of the Chamber of Deputies on Wednesday, and had been distinguished by two remarkable orations, one by M. DE LAMARTINE attacking the Govern ment, and the other by M. GUIZOT in its defence. These speeches are commented on in all the Paris papers. M. DE LAMARTINE denounced the cruelties perpetrated by BUGEAUD in Africa, and M. Guizor, in reply, read a letter, not from Marshal BUGEAUD, but from Gen. LA MORICIERE, stating that he had restrained his men from taking summary vengeance on the Arabs. With regard to the future, M. GUIZOT considers that France should rule in Algiers as the Dutch rule in Java. He admits that no assimilation of race can be made between Arabs and Europeans, but he declared emphatically that neither the extermination nor the banishment of the natives should form part of his policy. The general discussion closed on Wednesday, and on Thursday several of the items of the Budget were voted. In the Chamber of Peers the Dijon and Mulhouse Railway Bill was under discussion. It is feared that of the three French Cardinals one only will be able to attend the conclave for the elec tion of Pope. The Cardinal Archbishop of Aix is seriously ill, and the Cardinal Archbishop of AREAS is of so advanced an age that it is thought it will be im possible for him to undertake a journey to Rome. The Cardinal Archbishop of LYONS will, it is feared, be the only French Cardinal in the conclave. The Three per Cents. closed on the Paris Bourse on Thursday at 82f. risc. ; the Five per Cents., at 1201. se. ; the Orleans Railroad shares,ll,243f. 75c.; Rouen, I,olof ; Havre, 743 f.; Great Northern, 7351.; Avignon, 8801. ; Vierzon, 630 f. ; Bordeaux, 5051. ; Troyes and Mon - tercau, 3851.; Basle, 2201.; Farnpous, 412. f. 30c.; Dieppe, 4151. ; Paris and Strasburg, 503 f. 73c. ; Tours and Nantes, 5151. ; Paris and Lyons, 5371. 50c. . The following are the quotations in the new lines :—Lyons and Avignon, Definitives, 513 f. 75c. ; Bordeaux and tette, ditto, 505 f. LYONS, JUNE 9.--Marseilles 'and Avignon, 890 f. ; Paris and Or leans, 1,247 f. 50e.; Rouen, 1,022 f. 50e.; Great Northern, 740 f. BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, JUNE 12. Boulogne and Amiens, 11—Callao, Lima, and Pacific Coast, 11 —Dutch Rhenish, 7U—East Indian, li—Louvain and Jernappc, 1 —"Namur and Liege, 3M —Northern of France Constituted, 14 1 ,4 Odeon s and Bordeaux, 1 o 7,6 —Paris and Lyons Constituted, 6 1 ,8 — Rouen and Havre, 28y, --West Flanders, 31i . AMERICAN NEWS. UNITED STATES AND MEXICO DEFEAT AND ROUTE OF THE LATTER IN TWO BATTLES-GEN. VIGA A PRISONER AT NEW ORLEANS. ARRIVAL OF THE BRITANNIA. LIVERPOOL, SA T URDA Y. The Royal Mail steam-ship Britannia, Captain Hewett, has just arrived, (eleven o'clock), bringing the semi-monthly mails, and ninety-one passengers, after an excellent run of 12i days, from Boston, in cluding her call and detention at Halifax. By this arrival we have received our usual files of New York, Washington, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Boston, and Canada papers. Those from the United States are thirteen days later than those brought by the Yorkshire. The steam-ship Great Britain had reached New York on the 29th ult., after a passage of twenty days. The causo assigned for this lengthened voyage was owing to some de rangement of her machinery. The packet-ship Henry Clay, which had been wrecked on Square Beach, had been got off, and was refitted. She was to sail for Li verpool, from New York on the 6th instant. The only important news by this arrival is that which relates to the position of affairs between tho United States and Mexico. Two battles have been fought between the contending armies, the United States being the victors, having cut the Mexicans to pieces, seized their cannon and ammunition, and taken their General prisoner. Great has been the excitement, and unbounded the joy which the news of these battles caused on being known throughout the States. It has really re primed the courage of Jonathan, who begins to think that he will be able to meet a victorious army at the point of tke bayonet, should the Oregon dispute con tinue unsettled. Several of the New York papers are embellished with drawings and illustrations of the plan of the battles. Never did the Pictorial Times, or its 1 senior colleague the Londoa Illustrated, blazon forth the representation of battles in such an imposing style as appears in the New York Sun of May 24, making as much of the paltry skirmish that took place on the 7th of May as if it were like Waterloo, or our recent campaign on the Sutlej. The following is an outline of the news by this arrival:—On the 25th ult. news was received at New York of General Taylor's progress, from Point Isabel to his camp opposite the city, on their position, neither having yielded. The Mexicans are said to have retreated during the night, leaving 200 dead or wounded on the field. The Americans estimate their loss at 79 killed or wounded. General Taylor continued his march on the following day, May 8, and came up with the enemy, who were posted to cut off his road to the camp. A second engagement took place ; the Mexicans were defeated, Lind lost 500 men, while the Americans estimate their loss at 120 as killed or wounded. Reports were iu circulation that General Parades was advancing towards Matamoras at the head of 15,000 men. The report proved unfounded, although believed for a time. According to the late accounts the Mexicans were dispersing rapidly, and the United States army had no enemy in view. The latest news from the seat of war is to the 19th ult., brought by the steam-ship Alabama to New Orleans from Brason de Santiago, on the 22d ult. By her arrival we find that official intelligence had reached Point Isabel of the capture of the Mexican town of Burita, without oppo sition, by Colonel Wilson, with four companies of regulars and three companies of Alabama and Louisiana volunteers. It appears that General Taylor was to cross the Rio Grande on Monday, the 18th instant, and invest Matamoras. Two thousand Mexican troops had been seen to march nut of that city, and as no canonading had been heard at Point Isabel, it was supposed that the Mexicans had evacuated the place, and allowed General Taylor to take quiet possession of the houses and squares. It is said that General Smith and his troops had com menced their march to the Island of Boca Cbica, to cross the Rio Grande at its mouth, and thence advance up the river on the Mexican side, to forma junction probably with General Taylor's forces as they cross opposite Matamoras. It is the report of Capt. Windle, that the Mexicans are in a starving condition. The Sea, with volunteers, had arrived at Point Isabel, and the commands of Cols. O'Neils, Marks, and Waltons, were therefore complete. Officers and men were all well and in excellent spirits. The officers and men wounded in the recent battles were doing well. It was rumoured that the American squadron would bombard Vera Cruz. The New York Herald, of the 31st ultimo, in commenting on the war, has the follow ing article: — THE WAR—WHAT NEXT ? el d army resisted a bo m b ar d men t of have gained two bril liant The war against Mexico makes a rapid an d b r illi an t prog victoriesr e [6O hours, crossed the Rio Grande, pl an t e d th e Ame rican standard in Burita, and, probably a t thi s t i me, the " stars and stripes" float over Matamor as i tse lf. ss. T h ien Americant he field, The intelligence of the capture of Burita was received by telegraph yesterday in this city, our dates being to the 19th, from Point Isabel. It was conjectured, also, on the strongest possibilities, that General Taylor had crossed the Rio Grande, and had taken possession of Matamoras without any opposition, the belief being that the Mexican army evacuated that place in a panic, and retreated to the interior; probably for the purpose of getting provisions, or creating a new revolution in that miserable and distracted country. The brilliancy of this campaign, thus far, has sur passed that of many other countries, and certainly equals that of any campaign in the history of the Anglo-Saxon race, throughout the world, in proportion to the num bers engaged. The bravery, valour, skill, and energy of the American General, and his troops, have created a spirit throughout this great rcpublic, of perfect unity and undivided enthusiasm. The only miserable ex ception to this general spirit exists in the c)ntemptile organs and sections of the abolitionists—traitors to their country and to their race as they are. Nothing now can prevent the further progress of the American arms to wards the capital of Mexico itself, if that should be deemed the best policy and the wisest course of action to pursue by our own Government, or should Mexico still further re sist. in the present position, therefore, of our affairs on the Grande, and in the relations of the United . States with Mexico, it becomes an important question of inquiry to pause, and to ask, what is the next step ? IVill the American Government procure a peace by the occupation of Matamoras and the country around it, on the other side of the Rio Grande, and invite negotiations on the part of Mexico ?—or, will the American army remain there until the plan for the general invasion of Mexico be completed, and then, let that republic bein vaded at all points, by sea and by land, let the conse quences be what they may ? It is difficult to ascertain the sentiments of our Govern ment, in the present crisis of our relations with Mexico. The action of Mr. Polk and his cabinet has, heretofore, been very slow and dil a t or y, i n assum i ng the responsib i l i ty of beginning brilliant and masterly achievements, either of diplomacy or war. We hear it stated on very good authority, that Mr. Slidell remains at Washington, waiting daily for an y s li g h t overtures coming from the Mexican Government, in order to return to his post in Mexico, and to re-open negotiations on the footing for merly proposed. It i s p oss ibl e , h owever, that the defeat of the Mexican army, and their total route, with the occu pation of Matamoros, may produce another revolution in that country? By the last accounts, it was said that two thousand Mexicans had left Matamoros immediately on perceiving General Taylor's intention to cross the Rio Grande ; and who knows but Arista may now be on his rout e t owards Mexico, for the purpose o f effecting another revolution against Paredes. It is hardly possi ble, however, for our Government to open any negotia tion with Paredes, the present military dictator of that republic, with any hopes of success or permanency, for the re-establishment of peace. It is difficult to believe that any Government coming into power as that military dictator has, can be ever treated with at all. In the meantime, while the American Government may be devising plans for negotiation, they are also pre pared with plans and projects for the re-establishment of the Mexican republic, on such a plan, and in the same form which we ourselves have put in practice. The army of volunteers authorised by Congress, amounting to fifty thousand men, is preparing. The Governments of the various States, on the requisition of the general Government, are forming them, and mustering them as rapidly as possible. In less than six months, an army of fifty thousand men will be on the Mexican frontier, ready to proceed to the city of Mexico. An expedition, it is said, is also preparing at St. Louis, to go to Santa Fe, for the purpose of taking that place. Dispatches have been sent to the American squadron in the Pacific, to take Monterey and San Francisco ; to blockade Mazatlan, San Blas, and other ports on the Pacific. Some difficulties in these plans and preparations have been encountered at Washington, in consequence of a difference of opinion between the War Department and General Scott, relative to the command of the army of invasion. The old, ridiculous, technical disputes about rank, have been revived—such as was recently seen in the case of Colonel Worth at the Rio Grande. The American people will not tolerate any such captious difficulties between the civil and military officers of the Government. There must be union—harmony—concilia tion—kindness, in all branches of the Government, in order to carry this vlar to a successful and rapid termination. If obstacles prevent any ne gotiation, we hope that the invasion of Mexico will take place by fifty or sixty thousand troops—that a proclamation will be issued by the American General, declaring that the wishes of the Government is not to war upon the people of Mexico, but make the rulers respect treaties, and abstain from insult. The whole country on the Rio Grande, and all Upper California, will probably be occu pied by American troops, and never will be given up either to Mexico or any other power, until all the ex penses of the war are paid. Some think that France and England have been called upon to interfere, and that the Government of Paredes has invited those powers to come, into the field of diplomacy or war. The interference of any European power would only protract the war ; and if the American people only look to their own interest, they will carry on the war in such a way as to command the respect of the whole world. We want nothing from the Mexican people, only that they may have the same rights and privileges, which we, ourselves, have enjoyed for years. OFFICIAL DISPATCHES TO THE WAR AND NAVY DEPARTMENTS. Head-quarters Army of Occupation, Point Isabel, Texas, May 7, 1846. Sir,--I respectfully report that I shall march this day with the main body of the army, to open a communica tion with Major Brown, and throw forward supplies of ordnonte and provisions. If the enemy oppose my march, in whatever force, I shall fight him. Occasional guns are heard in the direction of Matamoras, showing that everything is right in that quartet. Yesterday the recruits under Lieutenant M'Phail ar rived here. After filling up the companies of the per manent garrison (A Ist artillery and G 4th artillery), the remainder of the detachment, with its officers, was placed under Major Munroe's orders to assist in the de fence of the depot. The men are yet too raw to take the field, though efficient for garrison defence. They will be permanently assigned as soon as practicable. The four companies of the first infantry are hourly expected, and will be a seasonable reinforcement. The first shipment of volunteers from New Orleans may also soon be looked for. Their arrival will enable me to open the river and free our communications. Z. TAYLOR, Brevet Brigadier General U. S. A. Commanding. The Adjutant• General of the Army, Washington D.C. Head Quarters Army of Occupation, Camp at Palo Alto, Texas, May 9, 1846. Sir,—l have the honour to report that I wits net, near this place yesterday, on my march from Point Isabel, by the Mexican forces, and after an action of about five hours, dislodged them from their position, and encamped upon the field. Our artillery, consisting of two 18-pounders and two light batteries, was the arm chiefly engaged, and to the excellent manner in which it was manoeuvred and served, is our success mainly due. The strength of the enemy is believed to have been about six thousand men, with seven pieces of artillery and eight hundred cavalry. His loss is probably at least one hundred killed. Our strength did not exceed all told twenty-three hundred, while our loss was compara tively trifling—four men killed, three officers and thirty seven wounded, seven of the latter mortally. I regret to say that Major Ringgold, 3d artillery, and Capt. Page, 4th infantry, are severely wounded. Lieut. Luther, 2d artillery, slightly so. The enemy has fallen back, and it is believed has re passed the river. I have advanced parties now thrown forward in his direction, and shall move the main body immediately. In the haste of this first report, I can only say that the officers and men behaved in the most admirable man ner throughout the action. I shall have the pleasure of making a more detailed report when those of the different commanders shall be received. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Z. TAYLOR, _ . Brevet Brigadier General U. S. A., commanding. The Adjutant General, U. S. Army, Washington, D.C. Head-quarters, Army of Occupation, Camp at Itesaca de la Palma, three miles from Matamoras, 10 o'clock, p.m., May 9, 1846. Sir,—l have the honour to report that I marched with the main body of the army at two o'clock to-day, having previously thrown forward a body of light in fantry into the forest, which covers the Metamoras road. When near the spot where I am now encamped, my ad vance discovered that a ravine crossing the road had been occupied by the enemy with artillery. I imme diately ordered a battery of field artillery to sweep the position, flanking and sustaining it by the 3d, 4th, and sth regiments, deployed as skirmishers to the right and left. A heavy fire of artillery and of musketry was kept up for some time, until finally the enemy's batteries were carrjed in succession by a squadron of dragoons and the regiments of infantry that were on the ground. He was soon driven from his position, and pursued by a squadron of dragoons, battalion of artillery, third in fantry, and a light battery to the river. Our victory has been complete. Eight pieces of artillery, with a great quantity of ammunition, three standards, and some one hundred prisoners have been taken ; among the latter Gen. La Vega, and several other officers. One general is understood to have been killed. The enemy has re crossed the river, and I am sure will not again molest us on this bank. The loss of the enemy in killed has been most severe. Our own has been very heavy, and I deeply regret to report that Lieut. Inge, 2d dragoons, Lieut. Cochrane, 4th infantry, and Lieut. Chadbourne, Bth infantry, were killed on the field. Lieut. Col. Payne, 4th artillery, Lieut. Col. Mclntosh, Lieut. Dobbins, 3d infantry, Capt. Hooe, and Lieut. Fowler, sth infantry, and Capt. Mont gomery, Lieuts. Gates, Selden, McClay, Burbank, and Jordan, Bth infantry, were wounded. The extent of our loss in killed and wounded is not yet ascertained, and is reserved for a more detailed report. The affair of to-day may be regarded as a proper sup plement to the cannonade of yesterday ; and the two taken together, exhibit the coolness and gallantry of eur officers and men in the most favourable light. All have done their duty, and done it nobly. It will be my pride in a more circumstantial report of both actions, to dwell upon parti -ular instances of individual distinction. It affords me peculiar pleasure to report that the field work opposite Matamoros has sustained itself hand somely during a cannonade and bombardment of 160 hours. But the pleasure is alloyed with profound regret at the loss of its heroic and indomitable commander, Major Brown, who died to-day from the effect of a shell. His loss would be a severe one to the service at any time, but to the army under my orders it is indeed irre parable. One officer and one non-commissioned officer killed, and ten men wounded, comprise all the casualties incident to this severe bombardment. I inadvertently omitted to mention the capture of a large number of pack mules left in the Mexican camp. I am, Sir, very respectfully. Your obedient servant, Z. TAYLOR, Bt. Brigadier- General United States army, Commanding. The Adjutant-General of the army, Washington, D.C. Head-quarters Army of Occupation, Resaca de la Palma, May 11, 1846. (Orders No. 59.) 1. The Commanding General congratulates the army under his command upon the signal success which has crowned its recent operations against the enemy. The coolness and steadiness of the troops during the action of the Bth, and the brilliant impetuosity with which the enemy's position and artillery were carried on the 9th, have displayed the best qualities of the American sol dier. To every officer and soldier of his command, the General publicly returns his thanks for the noble manner in which they have sustained the honour of the service and of the country. While the main body of the army has been thus actively employed, the garrison left oppo site Matamoras has rendered no less distinguished ser vice by sustaining a severe cannonade and bombardment for many successive days. The army and the country, while justly rejoicing in this triumph of our arms, will deplore the loss of many brave officers and men who fell gallantly in the hour of combat. 2. It being necessary for the Commanding -General to visit Point Isabel, on public business, Colonel Twiggy will assume command of the corps of the army near Matamoras, including the garrison of the field work. He will occupy the former lines of the army, making such dispositions for defence and for the comfort of his command as he may deem advisable. He will hold him self strictly on the defensive until the return of the Commander-General. By order of Brigadier-General Taylor, W. W. J. BLISS, Acting Adjutant-General. Head-Quarters Army of Occupation, Point Isabel (Texas), May 12, 1846. Sir e —l am making a hasty visit to this place, for the purpose of having an interview with Commodore Conner, whose squadron is now at anchor off the harbour, and arranging with him a combined movement up the river. I avail myself of the brief time at my command to re port that the main body of the army is now occupying its former position opposite Matamoras. The Mexican forces are almost disorganised, and I shall lose no time in investing Matamoras, and opening the navigation of the river. I regret to report that Major Ringgold died in the morning of the 11th instant of the severe wounds re ceived in the action of Palo Alto. With the exception of Captain Page, whose wound is dangerous, the other well. In my report of the wounded officers are doing second engagement, I accidentally omitted the name of Lieutenant Dobbins, 3d infantry, am slightly wounded, and desire thatthe omission the officers may be asue,popliseitdyinoftrhepoedristpinagtch..itself.. I am under the painful Mat Lleutenaut Blake, . t opogra. phical engineer, after rendering distinguished service in my staff during the affair of the Bth instant, accidentally shot himself with a pistol on the following day, and ex pired before night. It has been quite impossible as yet to furnish detailed worts of our engagements with the enemy, or even ac curate returns of the killed and wounded. Our loss is not far from three officers and 40 men killed, and 13 officers and 100 men wounded ; while that of the enemy has, in all probability, exceeded 300 killed ; more than 200 have been buried by us on the two fields of battle. I have exchanged a sufficient number of prisoners to recover the command of Captain Thornton. The wounded prisoners have been sent to Matamoras—the wounded officers on their parole. General La Vega, and a few other offioers have been seat to New Orleans, having de clined a parole, and will be reported to Maj. Gen. Gaines. I am not conversant with the usages of war in such cases, and beg that such provision may be made for these pri soners as may be authorised by law. Our own prisoners have been treated with great kindness by the Mexican officers. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedi, nt servant, Z. TAY.LCIZ, Bt. Brtg. Gen. U. S. A., com'dg. The Adjutant General of the army, Washington, D.C. Head-quarters Army of Occupation, Fort Poll: Texas, May 12, 1846. [Orders No. 60.] As a mark of respect to the chief magistrate of the re public, the work constructed at this place, to cover the main depot of the army, will be known as " Fort Polk.' The commanding general takes this occasion to express his satisfaction with the disposition made for the defence and protection of this point, so vitally important to the efficiency arid security of the army. To Major Munroe, the commanding officer, Captain Sanders of the engi neers, Majors Thomas and Mc Ree, and Captains Sibley and Hill of the Quartermaster's department, Captain Ramsey of the Ordnance, and Lieutenant Montgomery of the subsistence department, credit is especially due for their zeal and activity. The General returns his thanks to the numerous citizens who volunteered their services in the defence of the depot. Their assistance added materially to its strength and to his confidence in its ability to resist an attack. The reinforcement from the brig Lawrence, under Lieutenant Renshaw, and the large force of seamen and marines so promptly fur nished by the squadron on its arrival, require a special acknowledgement to Commodore Conner a n'i Commander Mercy of the navy. The army is deeply grateful for this support and co-operation from a kindred branch of the public service. __ By order of Brigadier-General Taylor. W. W. J. BLISS, Acting Adjutant-General. Heal-Quarters Army of Occupation, Pint Isab 1, Texas, May 12, 1846. (Special Orders, No. 62.) 1. General La Vega and the other Mexican officers, prisoners of war, will be conducted to New Orleans under charge of Lieutenant J. J. Reynolds, 4th artillery, who will report on his arrival to Major-General Gaine., for further instructions. The Quartermaster's depart ment will furnish a steamer for the transportation of the party. 2. As many of the sick and wounded now at this place as may be indicated by Surgeon Wood, will be sent in suitable transports to St. Joseph's Island. Assistant• Surgeon Byrne will accompany the detach ment, and will return with the convalescents that may be in condition to leave the general hospital. The Quartermaster's department will furnish the proper transportation. By order of Brigadier-Coneral Taylor, W. W. J. BLISS, Acting Adjutant-General. Extract of letters from Commodore Conner to the Secretary of the Navy, dated United Ship Cumberland, off Vera Cruz, May 3, 1846. The decided tone of the manifesto of the President of the Mexican republic, in connexion with other indica tions, seems to have no doubt that orders have been given to General Arista to attack the American army on the Del Norte, should a favourable occasion offer. Under the belief that an attack is contemplated, I have consi dered it advisable, and have determined to sail to-morrow morning for the Brasos Santiago with the Cumberland, Raritan, Potomac, John Adams, and Somers. The Fal mouth will be here to protect our interests and to watch the course of events. The appearance of the squadron at that place, with a knowledge of the consi derable reinforcement it can afford to our army, will, I think, cause the Mexican generals to pause, if not al together to abandon their design of attacking General Taylor. All accounts concur in stating the Mexican army to amount to nearly eight thousand men. I feel assured the Government has not the means of main taining this force for any length of time in the field ; indeed, there is not even now a dollar in the treasury. Hence delay will either cause the army to disband, or another revolution to take place ; either of which events it is believed, cannot be otherwise than favourable to the wishes of our Government in bringing about an amicable settlement of our difficulties with Mexico. The latter would undoubtedly contribute to that end, as it would place in power men wholly opposed to the policy at present pursued. Considerable activity has prevailed at this place since my arrival, in improving and strengthening the defences of the castle and the town of Vera Cruz. As far as lam able to ascertain, there are now nearly, if not quite, two hundred guns mounted in the Castle of San Juan d'Ulloa, and as many as fifty in the two forts and walls of the city commanding the anchorage. These guns are all new, and of heavy calibre, most of them being thirty-two and forty-two pounders, with a number of eight and ten• inch Paixhan guns. There are said to be nearly two thousand men in the fortress, and about the same num ber in the town. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, D. CONNER. Commanding Home Squadron. Hon. Goore Bancroft, Secretary of the Navy of Washington. U. S. Ship Cumberland, Off the Bar of Brasos San'iago, May 8,1846. Sir,—As stated in my communication of the 3d, the squadron left the Roads of Sacrifi , ios on the morning of the 4th, and has just anchored off the Bar of Santiago, where I have just been apprised that hostilities have actually taken place some days since. As the opportunity by which I send this communica tion cannot be detained, I have only time to add, that after communicating with General Taylor, and ascer taining the situation of affairs at Matamoras, I shall remain here no longer than the pre sence of the squadron may be required; after which it will be necessary for this ship, the Potomac, and John Adams to repair to Pensacola to re plenish their provisions and water. In the meantime orders will be given to carry into execution your in structions in relation to the blockade of the Mexican coast, and to meet and repel, in the most decisive man ner, the hostilities of the Mexican nation. Some more small vessels are required, also one or two steam-boats of a draueht of water not exceeding eight feet. These vessels will be necessary to enforce a strict blockade of the coast.—l am, very respectfully, &c., D. CONNER, Commanding Home Squadron. Hon. Geo. Bancroft, Secretary of the Navy. United States ship Cumberland, off Brasos Santiago, May 9, 1846. Sir,—The arrival of the squadron at this anchorage, of which the department was informed in my communi • cation of yesterday, was most opportune. To obtain a supply of provisions from the depot at Point Isabel, General Taylor, after leaving Major Brown with five hundred men in charge of the works at Matamoras, marched for the former place with the remainder of his forces, consisting of two thousand men. On his return, when within twelve or fifteen miles of Matamoras, he encountered the enemy in considerable force, estimated at from six thousand to seven thousand men, with a large portion of cavalry. An engagement took place about ten o'clock yesterday morning, which lasted until night. A pilot in the employment of the United States at this bar, who visited the army to-day, informs me that our loss amounted to sixty killed, and that General Taylor had offered the enemy battle again to-day, but that it was declined. From the rapid and incessant firing, particularly of artillery, through out the day, I should infer the loss of the enemy must have been very considerable. No further particu lars have reached me. Shortly after the action com menced, I received a communication from Major Munroe, commanding Point Isabel, requesting a reinforcement from the squadron, for the defence of that post, where, it appears, all the supplies for the army are deposited. In the course of yesterday afternoon an d thi s morn i ng , five hundred seamen and marines, under the command of Captain Gregory, of the Raritan, were landed from the squadron—a force, it is believed, sufficient to defend it against any attempt that the enemy can make. A re inforcement for the army is hourly expected from Gal veston and New Orleans. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, D. CONNER, Commanding Home Squadron. Hon. George Bancroft, Secretary of the Navy, Washington. United States Ship Cumberland, Off Brasos, Santiago, May 13, 1846. Sir,—ln my communication of the 9111 instant, of which a duplicate is enclosed, the d e partment wasin formed that a battle had been fought on the day previous between between the American and Mexican forces,nea moras. On the 9th, General Taylor continued the to ad vance towards his works opposite that p Mexi canuntilarwmityhiunntdweor G a e n n d e r a a 1 h Arista and from aetion en works, when it made a stand, i falling b l a a c e t k h e ' e before Americanh i m. with a large number of generallaertdes,aronuetearloyf allth the his bag- IVega, andother s A u l e l d h his which artillery, ende s d e i v n e r t a h l e standards, General La amongui t ion w . and ho m were store prisoners, gageamm officers of rank, were captur d e i d d . n T ot he ah e a n n e d m on y maintained without his position ver y severe lo b s r s a . rel jt; r and loss is stated to b e a b out sixty killed and wounded. So signal has been the defeat, that it is not believed that the enemy will be eble to assemble in any force for a considerable time. This event, with the arrival to-day of nearly one thousand volunteers from New Orleans, has placed the army in perfect secu rity. It is my intention to dispatch such vessels of the squadron, as are not in immediate want of water, to blockade the Mexican ports—leaving the Lawrence to cruise in this neighbourhood, for the protection of the vessels engaged in furnishing the army with supplies. I am very respectfully, D. CONNER, Commanding Home Squadron. Hon. G. Bancroft, Secretary of the Navy, Washington. A resolution to present General Taylor with a sword was introduced into the Senate on the 28th of May. The following is the resolution of thanks to General Taylor and his army, unanimously passed by Congress:— Joint resolution presenting the thanks of Congress to Major-General Taylor, his officers and men. Resolved, by the Senate and Rouse of Representa tives of the United States of Ameties in Congress as sembled—That the thaeta of Congroo are due ; and are hereby tendered, to Brevet Major-General Zactissy Taylor, commanding the army of occupation, his office' and men, for the fortitude, skill, enterprise, and coursZei which have distinguished the recent brilliant operations on the Ko Grande. And be it further Resolved—That Congress sincerely sympathise with the relatives and friends of the officers and soldiers of the army of the United States who 60 bravely fell in the service of their country on the Rio Grande. Resolved—That the President be requested to cause the foregoing resolutions to be communicated to Major General Taylor, and through him to the army under his command. OREGON. On the 21st of May, in the Senate, Mr. W esteott , from the Committee on the Territories, to whom Ws referred the Bill which has passed the other House td extend jurisdiction, &c., &c., over the territory of Ore gon, reported that a majority of the Committee do not agree that it is necessary, or in any way expedients to pass said Bill in its present shape at this session • but that the Committee, after full and free consultation, not been able to coincide in opinion with respect to the several important alterations that it is desirable should be made in it ; and that the Committee have therefore unanimously instructed their Chairman to move to discharge said Committee from the further sideration of the said Bill. Mr. Westcott further gin notice, that when the report should move to postpone the whole subject to the first Monday in December next. Mr. Benton intimated that, when the report came tll 7 for consideration, he shoull have something to say the subject. Subsequently, on the 27th May, the Bill to exten d jurisdiction over Oregon coming up, Mr. Westcott mo ved to postpone the whole subject to the first Monday e December next. Mr. Benton then took the floor and sro'. e at length nn the subject of the Oregon Boundary. He said it We his unpleasant duty to have to correct the errors of boi ls . parties in this controversy. He said our treaty with Russia never intended the line for 54 deg. 40 mitt. as our Western boundary, but was placed there by us as the Western boundary of Engiend. In the Senate on the 28th May, the discussion of the Oregon Jurisdiction Bill, was stal going on. Mr. Benton on that day concluded his speech, . He said he had no apprehensions of a war arising with England on this subject, if we had men with heads- - with beads, Sir ! said he, to manage the negotiations. He proposed a sketch of a bill which he wovld vote for, to extend the United States laws over our own citizens there—for fortifying the mouth of the Columbia, erecting light houses, &c. After a few remarks from Mr. West cott and Mr. Cass, the subject was passed over till MettlaY , whEn Mr. Cass speaks on the subject. MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS• (From The Sun of Saturday Evening.) The Cotton market at Liverpool yesterday was steadY• Sales 4,000 bales, of which 500 were on speculation. 1:11. market was very quiet. Sales of the week, 30,070 bales. Shares were firmer. There was a better attendance at the sale of Wearer mond and Co. yesterday, and p-iees were well support` •' sellers do not press sales so anxiously, and much more buss ness was doing. Dublin, Belfast, end Colerain, 88 . Lincolnshire, 175.-North Devon, 1/. 6d.-Vale of Neath , c -Northampton. Banbury, and Cheltenham, 1/. Is. 6d..-W,.11_,r -wick and Worcester, Bs.-Newport and AlxergavennY , ' l rren a. t Leicester, Tamworth, Coventry, Birmingham, an d If 35.-Bideford and Tavistock, 7s. 6d.-- - Ea st ham and "Norwich, 65.-Buckinghamshire. 11 16s 6 . Jon cti . oe L-icester and Birmingham, 6s -Surrey Grand 4s. 6/1.-Direct East and West Junction, 10s.-Den•byellir_eci Staffordshire, and Worcestershire, 10s.- Great Western_. a „" Uxbridge, Bs. 6d.-Norrhampton, Banbury, and Cheltenti°7l, 11. 25.-Welsh blidland, 1135.-Shropshire Union and 195.-Leeds and Thirsk, 10L-London and Manchesterl,„ trick's), 3/. 175.-London and York Extension, 1/. 178. 6 York and Lancaster, 1/. 12s. 6d. As, The decision in the case of Walstab v. re portedSpottiswo- irs yesterday's Sun, has formed the topic of very g t _ l 2.a ral conversation in mat circles here to-day. It is conside_Ta a matter most consistent with justice that the plaintiff elly`;‘, 11: 0 4 1 / 4 ' have the remedy she prayed for, and to have he r , back, the Company never having gone into existence. be question, decided definitively, as we believe it now is, momir ot of vast importance in many other points of view , as s ito.. a few other individuals are placed in precisely the same ation as the plaintiff in the case under review. night It appears from the Bank returns made public last nebiessed the Gazette, that the circulation of notes has bee n ill to 28,325,0 001., or by 331,120/. The " Rest" has increased av 166/., increased by 524,8724 5,753,512/. The other deposits have decreased 23%6071, or t° 15,927,013/. 852 1 n ,008Ee seven-day and other bills there is a decrease t 852,008E in' In the notes in the banking department ther e is an crease of 424,620/., or to B,4 an increase of 313,5997., 63,180/. or 0 15 I m n u t , h o e u b . ullion there is nounced Ther from There are not n th o e t o a o n l y oni c e o s lo t t day ala . been of a late date an" The market for the Public Securities has, just now, rather flat, though an hour or so ago as much as 951,7,°-; paid for Console for the Account. The present price is 0 7 9 f have or the Q T Cents., Reduc ed after having 9s% u hre art e er p p er er C Z n en t rallied to 97 1 / s . The premium upon Exchequer-11115 ha s just been down as low as 11s. East India Bonds are steal " at 20s. premium. In the Portuguese Four per Cents. there is a very ball . market this morning, the re-action having been to the eir'' tent of 1% per cent. since yesterday, sales having just been M alien ,while t o t9h6eST, made at 45%. Spanish Actives are at :24 1 4, the Passives at 5%, the Dutch Four per Cent. Certificates at 91%, Chilean Deferred at 50, and Peruvian 37%. The Railway Shares and Scrip are rather firm this morn ing. North Stafford Scrip has advanced to 4 premium. In the French lines there is scarcely anything doing. BRITISH FUNDS. ONE CLOSII" O'CLOCK. nircog• 954 Three per Cent. Reduced Annuities 95%r 97 New Three-and-a-Quarter per Cent. Anne. 967 9714 10 S -I6 Long Annuities, Expire Jan. 5, 1860 .. 10 3 -16 90 India Bonds, 1,000/. .. 20 9q4 Consols for Opening • • • • .. .. 95 %% % Exchequer Bills. INd. l tai d. 11 1,0001... .... 15 11 - - PM' 17 Ditto. Small - 16 11 17 - pin. CLOSIN G ONE PRICES. FOREIGN FUNDS. O'CLOCK. Chilian Bonds, 6 per Cent .. . - 50 Ditto, Deferred, 3 per Cent .. .. 50 Mexican Bonds, 1837, 5 per Cent .. - 165 Ditto, Deferred .. .. 17 37.4 Peruvian Bonds, 6 per Cent. .. 37% 4534 Portuguese Four per Cent .. .. 46 45% 46 Ditto, for the Account .. 46 24% Spanish Bonds, 5 per Cent .. .. 243 54 Ditto, Passive Bonds .. 5% Dividends on the above payable in London. Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cent .. - 91$ Ditto. 4 Der Cent. Certificates .. 91% riff) PRICES OF BU S I N ESS CL OS-, RAILWAY SHARES. PAID. D ONE A T vax' ONE O'CLOCK. 34 Aberdeen .. .. 10 - •••• • • • • 26 Birmingham and Gloucester .. .. 100 .. .. 126 •• • • " I -. Bristol and Exeter .. 75 - ••• • • • 10 Ditto New .. 5 •• • • 10 Buckinghamshire 425. . •••• • • • • 18 Caledonian .. 10 11% ..... •• • I Cambridge and Oxford.. % ..... • • • • • 65 Derby and Crewe 2 .... ....... Direct Manchester (Rastrick's) .. 534.... - ....... .• • 14 Direct Northern .. 2% 1 3 4 •..•• • • • • 2 'E Dublin and Galway .. .. 4 .... 2 1 4 ••••• • • • • 235 Eastern Counties .. 141. 165.... 23%1,14 •••• • • P Ditto New .. .. 10/. 165..... - • • ..... • Do. l'erpet., 5 per Cent. No. 1. 6/ 13s. 4d. •• •••• • • •• xi V Ditto, ditto, .. .. No. 2. • 6/. 13s. 4d. /34 p•••• • • • ' 'i Ditto, York Extension .. .. 105..... h 1••• • • • • ' % East Lincolnshire .. .. .. .. 1 1 4 .... • • • ..... Edinburgh - and Glasgow .. .. 50 .... .. •••• • • •• ii Ditto i 4 Shares .. .. . .. 10 .... 17 1 4 .. •••• • • •• 2 24, Great Southern & West. (Ireland) 20 .... 22 1 4 • • 4 Great Munster .. .. .. .. 2% .... Great Western .. -.. .. .. 85 •• .. ..., ...... , Ditto Half Shares .. .. .. 50 .... ~ .., ~ ~ 8„ Ditto. Quarter Shares .. .. 5 .... 1614 „ I6A Guildford, Farebam, & Portsmoth 5 .... 4% London an Birmingham . ..100 ....227 Ditto Fifths .. .. .. .. 2 -.. London and Blackwell .. 161. 13s. 4d. .... Ditto, New .. ~ .. .. 21% .... .. . ..... • • 356 London and Croydon • • • .131. 15s 9d... 2114% London and Greenwich .. 121. 15s. 4d. London and South- Western • 41/. 65. 10d. •• .• .. Ditto, New Consol. Eighths .. 34 .... 52% ....... •• • s ` 7 * Ditto, New .. .. .. .. 17 1 % -- 29 29 London and York .. .. .. .. 21rs .... 2..••• • .• • • I Ditto, Half Shares • • .. .. 2% .. • • 1% .... ••• • • • London, Salisbury, and Yeovil .. 2 1 % .. - it .. .• • • Manchester and Leeds .. .. .. 82 124 Ditto, Fifths .. • • • • • • 3 .... ••••• • • • • • 80 Manchester and Birmingham .. 40 ... 80 .. ••.. - • • , 2 ,i Ditto, Quarter Shares (B) • • 4 .... 12%34 ••..• • • • . P Manchester, Buxton, & Matlock 425. •. - % p.... •• .• Is Manchester and Southampton .. 2 .... IhiN l • • Midland .. .. • • .• .. ..100 ....148 Ditto, New ~ • • .. .. 18 •• • • 31 30% Newcastle and Darlington Juliet. 25 .... .. .. Ditto, New . .. .. .. 1 .... 834 • . • • oil Newcastle and Berwick .. .. 15 ... - 24 1 4% •••• • • " 3( Newark, Sheffield, and Boston • • 1% •• • • 31 29li North British .. .. .. .. • • 22% -• • 29% • ..... •' • • lig Ditto, Half Shares .. • • • • 8%.... 11 1 5 •••••••••• oi Ditto, Carlisle Extension .. 1 1 % •• • • I X% "•'• • ' • 3 04', Ditto, Dalkeith .. .. .. 25 •• • • ••••• • • • • • 6 North Staffordshire . • Ditto, ditto Portsmouth 1/Irect • • • • " , 2%•:: _ •:::.....* 30 ..., :: :. 425. •• • • 3 3 1% 4 . P . .... Preston and Wyre • • " .. To . . .. —•••••• •• • • 18 Scottish Central • • • • ' ...• 2 • ......• • • 2 Shrewsbury and Birmingham .. 425 234 ... ••3i 4 dis• •.•• . • South Midland • • • • ' zi . . .. 4. 33 52 44 ... ... ...... — l7ll •: .. ...... :.• • . South Eastern and Dovor ._._ ho., New (do. 1 51 .) •• ' • • " Vale of Zleath d London .. .. 425.. " ... , do :::: West Ruling Union •• • . 3 . •• .. 214 r........ 25s York and Carlisle • • . • • • .. 2 A • ~ l% 1 • .. FOREIGN RAI:W . A . YS• s ~ ...... 11,1 7 ,: ilh N esi : e rt . : * Midl . and 1 : 1 : .. •: .: 8 4 0 2) s . .... .. ..- - : •• • • 11 •:. •. •... 1 ••• 1 9 1 8 P 0. Extension .. .. .. 15 ... - • York and Lancaster • • • . .. 2% .... li ... 14 York and and W. Riding Erten... 1 .... 33, 1014 i •• ...-..•••• " es o na gn lnba s our an Lgy d on A s mions .. . , .. Namur and Lieg e 12 . -. I l ig nEast I Hai) .. 72, Paris aulxu Boulogne COn:tllted ::. 5 ........:.. —I 6 S X .....• ...... ...... :. :. .::• 7 Orleans and Vierzon .. • • .10 •• • • 1 5 4 JOINT-STOCK BANKS. 25% Union of Australia 25 .... 25 3 4 .. •••• • • • • MINES. 3 Real del Monte, Unregistered .. •• • • 3% ••• • • • 4 •• • ' DRURY-LANE THEATRE.—Carlotta Grisi is no ac arrived than sh e i s a b ou t t o d e p ar t, b e i ng com pelled to of her engag emen t i n 'D u bli n . Sh e h as , h owever , some fi v l a y six more nights to perform here, and will in that tirae,l] no in Paquita, in the Peri, and the ' Devil to Pa y. There f t i 0 question but her delightful performance of these reslnure, Ptcharacters, coupled with the fact of her immediate de " g e o ll otre and the consequent close of the season, will fill the t each evening she appears. ming THE RUSSIAN TARIFF.—The Manchester Ex a z ., t he says that the following changes are contemplated '„i o ur, Russian Tariff :—The duty on earthen ware of a single % v ia not gilded and not having coloured patterns, and ncw_F . A c ed 4d. and 9-10 d. per English pound weight, is to be tr,: r ad one half. The better qualities of earthenware DOW theeurn"' 121 d. per English pound weight, are to be reduced ~,' c wt. same proportion. The duty on Coffee, which is now n o vo 60. 7. paper roubles, will also be reduced one half ; i . 1, 4. oer has been subjected to an export duty of about 21. 3 • " * " b ut e k ton; this duty is also to be reduced one half. Cloth t itu lars and green, Silks of some kinds, and other articles , Par t ,. e a t of of which are not yet known, will be reduced to the ex l 20 per cent. disco- A extensive mine of Roman Cement has been ta w vexed by Mr. John Sand, in the county of Flint, thel sup_; for of which upon chemical analysis is found to be _ to itll7 thilt bile yet been used. —Shrewsbury Chronicle. THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY MORNING., JUNE 15, 1816