The Sun. — London, England, 1846-11-21 00:00:00

SALES BY AUCTION. SALE DELAYED UNTIL MONDAY, NOV. 23 THE VALUABLE AND IMPORTANT ESTATES OF TIE LATE WM. CROWDY, ESQ., OF HIGHWORTII, ifILTS, COMPRISING THE MUCK ADMIRED RESIDENCE, WEST ROP HOUSE, AND LANDS AROUND THE TOWN.; ALSO FARMS AND LANDS AT STRATTON, CLOSE TO THE SWINDON STATION, SOUTH M.ARSTON, SIIRIVENHAM, LETCOMBE, LECIIL ADE, HAMPTON AND lIANNINGTON ; ALL MOST ELIGIBLE FOP. INVESTMENT. MR. GEORGE ROBINS is instructed by the Executors to announce for SALE by AUCTION, at the GODDARD ARMS, SWINDON, on MoNnat next, Nov. 23, at Twelve for One o'clock, in Thirty-five Lots, The important Freehold Property of the late William C rowd y , Esq., of Highworth, Wilts. COMPRISLNG NEARLY 400 ACRES OF TI.I , E BEST LAND IN THE VICINITY OF THE GREAT WE STERN RAILWAI, OFFERING MANY TEMP TING. INVESTMENTS, Including Westrop House, the family Residence, built of stone, of handsome exterior, and upon which no expense has been spared to secure every comfort ; the internal arrangement so complete as to leave nothing to be desired. The principal Rooms are of good pro portions, and the Rece ption Rooms and Saloon opening one with another and, LOOKING UPON THE LAWN AND PLEASURE GARDEN, WHICH EXTEND TO FIVE ACRES, form a most agreeable scene. A shrubbery walk, of singular beauty, winds a considerable distance through the grounds, which present a eharming specimen of landscape gardening ; the odices are quite perfect, and, as four packs of hounds hunt the immediate neigh bourhood, A MOST DELIGHTFUL HUNTING SEAT may be secured, which from its many advantages only requires to be known to be appreciated by a sporting gentleman. Also immediately opposite are 26 ACRES OF ORNAMENTAL LAND, with extensive frontages to two roads, forming a most valuable ap pendage to the residence, and in the town, two Freehold Houses, facing the High-street, occupied by Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Howse, with gardens, and several cottages. Also, AT EASTROP, IN HIGHWORTII, a house occupied by Mr. Lavington, with two closes of extremely rich land, with frontage to the high road ; two other Closes, known as Fennell's Closes, and another as THE TRLNITY CLOSE, WITH FISH-POND AND PLANTATION, a romantic spot of extreme beauty, and its proximity to the town offers a tempting purehase. Two acres of meadow land, at Hampton, let to Mr. Robert Litton ; three acres at Hanaington, let to Mr. Richard Herbert ; thirty acres, known as the Goslakes, with frontage to the Lechlade road ; 37 ACRES OF RICH MEADOW AND ARABLE LAND AT STRATTON, divided into fiv closes, two of them abntting upon te ailroad at Swindon, and close to the station, let to Mr. Greenawa h y, r Mr. Law- rence, and Mr. Bailey. A SNUG FARM OF FIRST-RATE PASTURE LAND kT SOUTH MARSTON, comprising 58 acres, with homestead and buildings, let to Mr. Love ; and 9 acres, let to Mr. Hughes, Mr. Fisher, and Mr. Litter. 5 ACRES OF CAPITAL MEADOW LAND AT SIIRIVENIIAM. In two Closes, one with frontage to the Wilts and Berks Canal, let to Mr. Street, and the other on the Read to liighworth, let to Mr. Po cock. Three Cottages at Watchneld, let to Mr. Addison and others. A CAPITAL PASTURE AND ARABLE FARM AT LETCOMBE, with a comfortable Farm House and suitable Buildings, a portion of the Land of superior quality around the House, the remainder Down Land about a mile distant, forming together a desirable Farm, in the occupation of Mr. Dunce, also an allotment of three and a half acres at Letcombe Regis, let to Thomas Goodlake, Esq., and four and a half acres of rich Meadow Land at Letcombe Basset. AN UNDIVIDED MOIETY OF A SMALL FARM OF EXCEL. LENT ARABLE AND MEADOW LAND AT LECHLADE, 46 acres being close to the Town, with Farm-yard and Buildings, and frontage to the High-road, let to Mr. Hunter, 10 acres of Water Meadow on the Road leading to Welford, in the same occupation, add an undivided moiety of a small Close of three acres, being the second from the Road leading from Farringdon to Lechlade, in the occu pation of Mr. Phipp. The various Properties may be viewed, by permission of the tenants, and full particulars will be published 21 days prior to the Sale, to be had at the Goddard Arms, Swindon ; Barrington Arms, Shrivenham; Bear, Wantage; New Inn, Lechlade ; White Horse, Cricklade ; Crown, Farringdo n ; of Henry C. Crowdy, Esq., Solicitor, Highworth, and at th e King and Queen, Highworth ; of Messrs. Barnes, Winter, and Bernard, Solicitors, No. 2, Great Win chester-street, Broad-street ; and at Mr. George Robins's Offices, Covent-garden. IN DOMSETSHIRE, CLOSE TO TIIE BOROUGH TOWN OF WAREHAM. A MOST ELIGIBLE PROPERTY, EITHER FOR OCCUPATION OR INVESTMENT, CO3IPRIsING A PLEASANT MODERN RESIDENCE, EXCELLENT FARM BUILDINGS, AND 295 ACRES OF SUPERIOR ARABLE AND DAIRY LAND, FREE FROM LAND-TAX AND GREAT TITHE. MR. GEORGE ROBINS is instructed by the Devisees in Trust of the late Harry Hammond, Esq., to submit to PUBLIC COMPETITION, at the Auction Mart, London, on TTIL - ItsDAY, December 3d, at Twelve, in One Lot, A truly desirable FREEHOLD PROPERTY, presenting to the ea pi t ali st an investment free from the slightest doubt or risk. It is in the parish of East Stoke, yet within the limits of THE BOROUGH TOWN OF WAREIIAM, a matter of no small importance to a proprietor, and for a tenant at all times ensuring the readiest sale for the produce, while the markets of Poole and Dorchester are easily commanded, and shortly the railway from Southampton to Dorchester will lend its powerful aid to give fresh impetus to this district, by rendering the LOndon market accessible. It is known as THE BEST WALL AND SWINEH.tM FARMS, OF 295 ACRES OF RICH DAIRY AND ARABLE LAND, and it will be in the recollection of those acquainted with the county that they were for many years the pet farms, or better known as THE MODEL FARMS OF THE LATE SIR CLAUDE SCOTT, BART., by whose untiring energy, skill, and outlay, they were not only brought to a high state of cultivation, but by the formation of an embankment of vast extent, with a most perfect system of draining and irrigation, some of the richest dairy and corn land in the county was secured, as well as a constant supply of manure from the deposit from the river. The late proprietor, at very considerable cost, erected A GENTLEMANLY ABODE, offering excellent accommodation for a family, approached by a lodge entrance, through a most luxuriant shrubbery walk, adorned with an infinity of choice flowering plants, to the lawn and pleasure garden, from whence a view of singular magnificence is obtained, in cluding the long range of TIIE DORSETSIIIIIE HILLS, THE MAJESTIC RUINS OF CORFE CASTLE being a prominent object ; whilst the home view commands Lord Rivers' estate of Radcliff and the Wareham River, which yields a never-failing supply of fish, and in the season wild fowl in abundance —irresistible attractions to a sporting man—to whom it should he known that there are frequent meetings of Mr. Farquharson and Mr. Dram's hounds. There are two farm-houses, with most com plete agricultural buildings ; and an excellent "gravelled road runs through the estate, communicating with each field. Several cottages and every essential for conducting an extensive dairy farm with ad vantage ; and if at any time desired, the estate can be divided into two farms. Early possession may be had. The estato may be viewed by applying to Mr. Muse, at the resi dence, and particulars, with a plan, obtained ; also of It. D. Marsh field, Esq., solicitor, and the Red Lion, Wareham ; New Inn, Wim borne ; Crown, Blandford ; Antelope. Poole ; Antelope, Sherborne ; King's Arms, Dorchester ; Matchain's Hotel, Southampton ; of Henry Compigne, Esq., solicitor, 24, Bucklersbury ; at the Mart; and at Mr. George Robins's Offices, Covent-garden. KEMP TOWN BRIGHTON. THE most distinguished MARINE VILLA in hemp Town (for its size) is just completed, and the Uphol sterer, Mr. Martin, has acquired the name of " The Gillow " of this eelebrated town ; now that it is finished and furnished, it really presents an abode with a mixture of elegance and comfort not to be found elsewhere, and the rent is considered a moderate one, The views exceed in beauty anything in this favoured spot ; and there really appears no limit to their extent. The Duke of Devonshire's (vis-d-vis) must necessarily give way to its contemporary. Apply to Mr. George Robins, Govent-garden; and Mr. Martin, upholsterer, East-street, Brighton. ARGUS LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, 39, TIIROGMORTON-STREET, BANK. EMPOWERED BY SPECIAL ACT OF PARLIAMENT. THOMAS FARNCOMB, Esq., Alderman, Chairman. WILLIAM LEAF, Esq., Deputy-Chairman. Richard E. Arden, Esq. John iiumphery Esq., Alderman. William Banbury, Esq. Edward Bates, Esq.'Thomas Kelly, Esq., Alderman. Thomas Camplin, Esq. Jeremiah Pilcher, Esq. James Clift, Esq. Lewis Pocock, Esq. Rupert Ingleby, Esq. PHYSICIAN—Dr. Jeaffreson, 2 Finsbury-square. SuicEex—W. Coulson, Esq., 2, Frederick's-place, Old Jewry. CONSULTING Am:Tasty—Professor Hall, of King's College. LOW RITES OF PREMIUM. Parsons Assuring in this Office have the benefit of the Lowest Bate of Premium which is compatible with the safety of the Assured, and which is, in effect, equivalent to an Annual Bonus ; they have likewise the security of a large subscribed capital —an Assurance Fund of nearly a Quarter of a Million—and an Annual Income of upwards of 60,0001., arising from the issue of between 5,000 and 6,000 Policies. ANNUAL PREMIUM TO ASSURE £lOO, For One Year. I For Seven Years. I Whole Term. Age. £0 17 1 I I 5 1 14 3 2 £Ol9 1 1 2 7 1 6 9 1 19 10 3 7 0 £1 11 10 2 0 7 2 14 10 4 0 11 6 0 10 One-half of the " Whole Term" Premium may remain on credit ft)r seven years, or one-third of the Premium may remain for life as a debt upon the policy at 5 per cent., or may be paid off at any time without notice. Policies assigned as a security to others, will not be rendered void in consequence of death by suicide, duelling, or by the hands of jus tice. In case of death by the above causes, where the Policies are not assigned, the gross amount of Premiums received will be returned. Claims paid in one month after proofs have been furnished. The Medical Officers attend daily at a Quarter before Two o'Clock, and Policies issued the same day. EDWARD BATES, Resident Director. A liberal Commiision to Solicitors and Agents, N ATIONAL LOAN I'UND LIFE ASSUR ANCE SOCIETY, 26, CORNIIILL, LONDON. Capital £500,000. Empowered by Act of Parliament. - This Institution embraces important and substantial advantages with respect to Life Assurances and Deferred Annuities. The assured has, on all occasions, the power to borrow, without expense or for feiture of the Policy, two-thirds of the premiums paid (see Table) ; siso the option of selecting benefits, and the conversion of his in terests to meet other conveniences or necessity. Assurances for terms of years are granted on the lowest possible rates. DIVISION OF PROFITS. Tho remarkable success and increasing prosperity of the Society his enabled the Directors, at the last annual investigation, to declare si fourth bonus, varying from 35 to R 5 per cent. en the premiums paid on each Policy effected on the Profit scale. 20 30 40 50 60 EXAMPLES. to co G ! a p re ngura. addee.. Bat Arr ay et g Borrow. ~A, I rim) f 11,16 0 4. des . _ ,---..1 1 2 (1838 192 15 1 .£lOO 0 111£16 0 4 6010100 £ g; d• I i 1 1 8 8 3 3 9 81 1 1 6 9 5 2 1 3 1 100 7487 1 1 94; 11 1: 10 t 1:184ec 116 7 6 14 0 10i 718 10 1841 111 6 8' 49 10 Oi 710 ,C 1X445 6 0 a 95 11 1 346 2 3 296 13 4 247 4 6 The division of profits is annual, anti tke next will be made ix December of the preseit year. F. FERGUSON O.3fItOUX, Secretary. • NORTH BRITISH INSURANCE COM PANY. Established in 1809, and Incorporated by Royal Charter. London Offices-4, New Bank-buildings, City, and 10, Pall-mall East. Chief Office-64, Princes-street, Edinburgh. Capital, Ono Million, fully subscribed. ParsiDENT—HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF SUTHERLAND, K.G. LONDON BOARD. SIR PETER LAURIE, Alderman, Chairman. FRANCIS WARDEN, Esq., Deputy-Chairman. Alexander Cockburn, Esq. I Charles Ilertslet, Esq. John Connell, Esq. Isaac Sewell, Esq. William Petrie Craufurd, Esq. I Walt. A. Urquhart, Esq. John Irving Glennie, Esq. George Webster, Esq. BENJAMIN BOYD, Esq. l Resident. MARK BOYD, Esq. Prospectuses, with Tables of Rates, and full particulars, may be obtained of the Secretary, 4, New Bank-buildings, and of the Actuary, John King, Esq., 10, Pall-mall East. lIENRY T. THOMSON, Secretary. PATENT ELA STIC BANDS.O tt HEAT NOT TO BE AFFECTED BY THE COLD EAT 01 ANY SEASON Oil CLIMATE. .praritTanaßingroaorre:sarii. of are used instead of Tape or String, for holding every description. One of these Kings is instantly Roll of Maps, Prints, ra us ntlY Placed round a Packet of Papers, a securely, saving the time an i ci'• Bce" holding the same firmly and great addition or reduction without of tying, yet allowing of very loss of compactness. They are well adapted for Garters, (a size being selected which requires little stretching) : also for the Waist and different parts of the body ; Surgical Bandages, and till a variety of Surgical and manufacturing, purposes. In addition to the above, there is a great variety of nume rous to Mention, for which these hands may be applied use s, tage, and new applications will constantly suggest themoav h es a ta l t i in use. They may be had of two thicknesses, and are sold in boxes of six dozen cash, of assorted sizes, price 6d. per box and upwards. Bands may be had to order of various widths and and thicknesses. The above articles are sold by all Stationers and Dealers in Metalie Pens. Wholesale and for Exportation by Perry and Co., at 37, Red Lion-sqnsxe, London; and also by Charles Macintosh and Co., manufacturers, Manchester and Birmingham. NVESTMI licatiNSTER IMPROVEMENTS (for the on of certain Rates towards the improve r:- a it 3 author app ised by the Westminster Improvement Act, 1845 , and to extend the improvements). Notice is hereby given, that APPLICATION is intended to be made to Parliament in the ensuing Session for an Act or Acts to alter, amend, and enlarge the powers and provisions of au Act passed in the 9th year of her present Majesty, intituled "An Act for Improving parts of the city of Westminster." And it is proposed in or by the said Act or Acts to confer further and additional powers on the Commissioners appointed cr hereafter to be appointed, under the authority of the said Act, for the purpose of enabling them more effectually to carry out the improvements thereby authorised, and for extending the same ; and it is further proposed to authorise and empower the said Commissioners to take down and remove a certain house and buildingesituate in the Broad Sanctuary, between West minster Abbey and Flood-street, and at present occupied by Mr. Dean, and also that part of the north side of Tothill-street, from the east end thereof to, and inclusive of number 5S in that street, with the gateway adjoining thereon westward, and the lands, stabling, and tenements, in the rear of Tothill-street aforesaid ; and also to take down, remove, and temporarily or permanently shut up Flood-street, Great Smith-street, Princes-street, Princes- place,Dean-street,Orchard street, St. Ann-street, Old Pye-street, New Pye street, Pear-street, Cottage-court, Union-court, New square, George-court, and James court, and all houses, yards, lands, courts, buildings, and premises which are bounded en the north by Orchard-street, on the south by Great Peter-street, on the east by Great Smith-street, and on the west by Strutton Ground, all in the several parishes of Saint Margaret and Saint John the Evangelist, in the City and Liberties of West minster, in the county of Middlesex, or one of them ; and also to divert, alter, stop up, or enclose, or widen and improve such parts of the present streets, courts, alleys, ways, or passages, and void ground as will form entrances to or will communicate with the intended new street or streets authorised to be made by the Westminster Improvement Act, 1845, or as shall be necessary to be stopped up and enclosed or widened and improved for the purposes of the said Act or Acts ; and also to raise or lower the ground of any streets or ways or subways which shall communicate with the said intended street or streets, or as shall be necessary to be raised or lowered for the purposes of the said Act or Acts, and to make such alterations in the levels, drains, and sewerage, subways, roads, footways, and pavements of such streets as may require such alterations ; and also to empower the said Commissioners to treat, contract, and agree with the Dean and Chapter of Westminster, the Governors of the Grey Coat Hospital, in Tothill-fields, of the royal founds • tion of Queen Anne, the governors or trustees of the hospital of Saint Margaret's, in the city of Westminster, in the county of Middlesex, of the foundation of King Charles, the master and and fel e - lows of Corpus Christi or Bennett's Co lle g e, Cambridge, th governors or trustees of Emanuel Hospital, or Lord and Lady Dacre's charity estate, the , governor or trustees of Emery hill's almshouses, the trustees of Palmer's" Charity, the governors or tins tees of the Blue Coat School, or other governors or trustees of any charity estate or other incapacitated persons, whose lands or pro perty may be required for the said intended street or streets, or other improvements connected therewith, or contemplated by the said Act or Acts tor the sale to or the settlement upon them of new houses or buildings upon the proposed line of the said streets or either of them, in lieu of all or any of the lands, houses, or property intended to be taken from them by the said Commissioners for the purposes of the said Act or Acts, And it is further intended by the said Act or Acts to obtain powers for the purchase of lands and houses, either by compulsion or agree ment, through or into which the said proposed improvements will be made or carried. And also such lands and houses within the said parishes aforesaid, and to such extent as may be necessary for carry ing out the before-mentioned improvements and all other improve ments contemplated by the said Act or Acts. And it is also intended to vary or extinguish all existing rights and privileges in any manner connected with or incident to such lands and houses which would in any manner impede or interfere with the objects aforesaid, and to confer other rights and privileges. And it is further proposed, in or by the said Act or Acts, to take powers to authorise the levying, collecting, and appropriation or application of any rates or increased rates, or of any annual or other sum or sums of ,money out of, or in addition to, the rates levied and collected, or hereafter to be levied and collected, under and by virtue of the powers and provisions of an Act made and passed in the twenty-fifth year of the reign of his late Majesty King George 11., intituled " An Act for the better Relief and Employment of the Poor in the parishes of St. Margaret and St. John the Evan gelist, in the city of Westminster, and for cleansing the streets and repairing the highways within the said parishes," or otherwise, and to apply the same towards the improvements authorised by the said Westminster Improvement Act, 1845. And also, so far as may be necessary for the purposes aforesaid, to repeal, alter, amend, or extend the powers and proulsions of the last recited Act of 25 George 11., and to confer, vary, or extinguish other rights and pri vileges. Dated this tenth day of November, 1846. BRIDGES, MASON, and BRIDGES, Red Lion-square, Solicitors for the Bill. country. Unfortunately there are few connected with Ireland who have at their disposal the enormous means, the princely wealth of the Noble Mai quis. Every man, however, has something in his power, and al though the attempt must naturally be on a more moderate scale than that proposed by Lord HERT FORD something, of a similar description may be attempted which would, undoubtedly, prove beneficial to all parties concerned. The landlord who is unable to make the necessary advances from his own re sources, can obtain the national aid by availing him self of the provisions of the Million Act, or if he is but the owner of an entailed estate, and thus deprived of its benefits for the present, he can, by giving the required undertaking, procure the necessary funds, under the Labour-rate Act. True it is, that the loan must be repaid within ten years in place of 22, and that the instalments will fall more heavily on his property ; but by inducing a sufficient number of his brother landowners within the electoral division to co-operate with him, and to apply for a sum equal to the amount that would fall thereon under the Labour-rate, he will escape from the burden of any contribution to the expenses of works of a useless and unproductive character, and have the money advanced by the State expended in a much more beneficial manner. Lord HERTFORD justly conceives that the first duty of a landlord is to provide employment for the people belonging to his estate. The most valuable mode of employing that labour is on the land itself. It would be bad policy to pauperise the inhabitants, by making them objects of charity, the recipients of bounty for which they are to make no return. Such a course would destroy the manly pride, that independence of cha racter which is the fairest possession of the sturdy yeoman : deprive him thereof—let him lose his self respect, and he must inevitably sink in the social scale ; he would on every occasion seek for gra tuitous gifts in place of an , opportunity of earning a support for himself and family, by the exercise of his honest industry, and after a short continuance in such a course, he would become utterly demoralised, a burden and weight on the resources of the country in place of being the producer and creator of national wealth. Let it not be supposed that we are opposed to re ductions being made by the landlords to their tenants under present circumstances ; far from it. The rent payable out of any quantity of land can only be fairly regarded as the value of the produce thereof, after setting apart a certain portion for the cost of cultivation, and the payment of county and other charges that must in the first instance be paid and satisfied, and also a reasonable support for the farmer and his family. If that produce should wholly fail—should it be destroyed or damaged to such an extent as to be insufficient to pay the expense of seed and tillage, there is a just and fair reason why the proprietor should participate in the loss of the occu pier, and if the full value is paid far the land a certain portion should be freely forgiven, and not kept hang ing over, a weight that must restrain the energies, and cripple the resources of the hard-working man. from which it may be impossible for him ever to extricate himself. Lord HERTFORD offers a premium of 2/. for every acre of land, English measure, drained on his estate, according to the Deanston system, with stones or tiles, between this and the Ist of October next, sub ject to certain limitations in extent, according to the size of the farms. And he further proposes (in ad dition to the premium of 2/.) to advance such further sum as may be necessary to carry out the work wherever the small farmer may be unable to take advantage of the offer, by reason of his not having the means within himself; the additional sum only to bear interest at five per cent. Proportionate encou ragement will also be given for sod draining in grazing and mountainous lands, where tiles or stones cannot easily be procured, and also for subsoiling, where draining may not be required. Rivers and watercourses will be cleaned out and deepened when ever necessary without any expense to the tenants. The above are the principal points of the proposition made by the Noble Marquis, and it would be difficult to speak too highly in its, favour. The large holder will be encouraged to improve and drain his lands while the man of less means, who is obliged to look to his daily labour for his daily bread, will have ample employment afforded to him at his very threshold, and will be enabled to indulge in the pleasing thought that, while receiving fair wages for his work, he is increasing the fertility of the soil and ameliorating his own future condition. It is truly stated in the report of Lord DEVON'S Commission, in speaking of the small farmer, whose only capital is the labour of himself and family, that— " If you show him in what manner the application of that labour may be rendered most conducive to his own comfort and permanent benefit, and assist him with money or materials, which his labour cannot supply you will generally find the Irish peasant ready to co-operate with you in effecting improvements, bene ficial alike to himself and to the country." Lord HERTFORD has taken upon himself to do this in the most useful manner—he is ready to provide the money and materials. The peasant so assisted will not be found wanting. If his Lordship's offer was restricted to making the necessary advance it would be extremely valuable, but, further than that, he offers as a free gift a sum which may amount to 120,000/. sterling ; for it is said that the lands re quiring draining on his estate exceed 60,000 acres. Lord HERTFORD will, however, receive an ample equivalent for this large expenditure in the happi ness and prosperity of his tenantry, the increased security for his rents, which that prosperity will afford, and the improved value of his property. J. PARKES, Parliamentary Agent, 21, Great George-street Westminster. The in4puiry is still going on into the frightful ex plosion in Mr. PARKER'S colliery, at Oldbury, by which so many human beings were deprived of life. We hope it will not be suffered to close till after the calamity shall have been most searchingly investi gated in every conceivable shape. The scene of the disaster itself should be minutely inspected, and men of competent skill and science be called upon to examine the locality, and report as to whether in their j ud g ment p rudent and p ro p er attendant ; and precautions had been taken, to generate a sufficiency of air throug h the several passages of the mine, where operations w ere car ried on. We know that upon theadoption i n osubterranean human of h lifetworkse u a r r e eexceedingly the irm e expenses heavy ts for h e preser vation there is reason to think, that this consideration, slighted by the promptings of avarice, and the know ledge of their always being surplus labour at com mand, where population is so abundant as it is in this country, have frequently spurred on speculators to prosecute their undertakings, heedless of the en dangerment to life engendered by a heartless and repulsive economy. We would not impute that such a selfish spirit animated the proprietors of the mine in question. From the evidence of Mr. THOMAS HAYNES, the mine surveyor, it appears that " one road. had been driven at an ex pense of 300 t., for the purpose of getting a greater body of ait into the present workings?' But we desire, on public principle, that such and other matters should be judged of by disinterested persons of experience and suitable intelligence. It is necessary that, in these cases, the public should be satisfied that th( lives of their fellow-creatures have not been wanto lily risked. And this is the more imperative, be.ca us ;e ignorant and poor men, desirous of employment, 'be stow their toil on work, surrounded by occult dang€ Ts , which can only be properly esti mated by persons of geological, engineering, and chemical attainme a ts. Humanity itself dictates that where people are lb urried into eternity in such num bers as we have of late witnessed, by explosion and other accidents In 1 she different mines throughout the country, their : selt( Tal causes should be jealously and rigidly investiE ;atE .d. Since steam has been so exten sively applied to locomotion, by sea and land, to stationary engines, and a variety of other purposes, the sacrifice of life has been fear ful. Public attention became aroused, and it was ascertain ed that many of the catastrophes were attribute ble more to ignorance than negligence. The consequence is, that a superior order of men, with qualifications d uly examined into, has, for the most part, been app [tinted to superintend the vast ma chinery, on the siUlful management of which thou sands of lives are momentarily dependent. But this improvement has. been hitherto chiefly confined to steam-boats end r iilways. Against pure negligence, we have :wino cl eck provided by the first law of THE SrN, LONDON, SATITRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER' 21, 1846 nature, self-preservation ; for a man is not prone to be grossly negligent, where, either by acts of otnis6ion or comaiission on his part, his own life would probably be involved in the fate he might bring down upon his fellow-workmen. But, as against sheer ignorance, and its effects, which are occasionally so awful, particularly in subterranean undertakings, we have no such primary protection. The following evidence was given before the coroner at Oldbury on Friday : " William Clift, a miner, said, two months ago I worked in the pit for two days and part of another : it was much given to damp, but middling clear of sul phur ; it was the choke damp, and put the candle out. The third morning I went to the pit there was a side of work where I was full of sulphur. There was a head way driven out of this side of work, and in it there was also much sulphur. I said to Holland, the butty,' that I was dissatisfied about working on that side of the pit, because there was sulphur; it kept getting worse, and I said that I should like to have the lamp ; he (hIolland) said he would take it ; he lighted it, and I went with him to the side of the work of which I had complained. Holland tried the lamp, and said the place was fit to work in. I then took the lamp and tried it my self. I found that there was a great deal of sulphur. I then said to Holland that I would not work in that sulpur, if he would give me the pit. I told him I should go out of the pit, and I put on my clothes and went away." Mr. THOMAS HAYNES, the mine-surveyor, subse quently stated, that " he believed the explosion to have been occasioned by sulphur having congregated in a part where a portion of coal, attached to the roof, had broken down." Now, upon these facts, it appears to us, that a strong case of suspicion is made out, that Mr. HoL LAND—" the butty"—is not a person qualified to fill a situation where the grave responsibility rests of de ciding whether the atmosphere in a mine is in a fit state or not for men to work in, without danger to their lives. Two months ago, though HOL LAND had tried the air with the lamp, the man, CLIFT (who also tried it immediately afterwards) was so dissatisfied with HOLLAND'S judg ment, that he actually put on his clothes and walked away ! Within eight weeks, in the very same pit, and from the congregation of sulphur (as believed by the surveyor), which caused such apprehension in the mind of CLIFT, this frightful accident has happened. We hope the wealthy owners of these collieries and the like undertakings will, for their own credit, look well into these things, and by employing as their subordinates (to whose superintendence the protec tion of the lives of thousands is committed), men only, whose steadiness of habit, good repute, acuteness of intellect, and education expressly adapted to mining operations, will afford the public the best guarantee against the repetition of so heart-rending an occur rence as the one to which we have drawn the atten tion of our readers. We learn by letters from Rome that the Govern ment of the new POPE having found the finances of the country entirely ruined, in consequence of the disorders of the last Administration, is under an absolute necessity of having recourse to a loan. The confidence is so great in the present head of the State, that he has already received advantageous offers from several important houses. It is stated, that before concluding anything, he has called on Cardinal Gum to present him with an exact statement of the wants of the Treasury, and of the resources of the country. But the necessary documents have been exceedingly difficult to find, in consequence of the carelessness or ill-will of the provincial officers, who had not their accounts in proper order, and never supposed that the taxes were to be levied with exactitude. Cardinal Gizzi has, however, succeeded in drawing up a state ment, and in forming a plan for organizing the State finances. The result may be long in being arrived at, but the Government is determined to persevere, and carries with it the sympathy of all well-thinking persons. 41i The Augsburgh Gazette of the 15th states that the proclamation for incorporating Cracow with Austria has been prepared, and will be published almost im mediately. _ Madrid papers of the 13th have arrived. The Gaceta publishes a royal decree for the adop tion of the necessary measures for the Government taking in hand the collection and administration of the salt duties on the 30th, when the period for which they had been farmed out will expire. It also pub lishes a decree fixing the 6th of December for the commencement of the general election. On the 4th two small vessels of war arrived at Vigo from Portugual, with the rest of the Spanish emigrants who were in the depots. They consist of private citizens, soldiers and police, and custom house officers. The emigrants entered the town amidst general expressions of joy. On board the steamer which arrived from Lisbon on the 2d were also many emigrants, most of them officers of the battalion of Oviedo. They are to go to Santiago, and place themselves at the disposal of the Captain- General. A letter from Vittoria of the 9th November, which appears in the Tiempo, says— " General Flores, who was yesterday at the theatre with several of the officers who are to accompany him in his expedition to the Equator, left to-day for Durango and Orduna, where he intends passin- , his troops in re view. The number of reeruits is not considerable, but the men are picked. Amongst the officers are MM. Guillem and Dominguez. It is said that not more than 1,000 men have been got together. MADRID BOLSA, Nov. 13.—The Three per Cents. are per cent. higher to-day, being reported at 34/ buyers; Five per Cents., 211 with the Coupon; Coupon, 23; Passive Debt, 64 buyers. There was a fall of above 3 per cent. in the shares of the General Assurance Com pany, owing to the news having arrived of the losses sustained in the terrible hurricane at the Havannab. - We have received the Paris papers of Thursday, The determination of Russia, Austria, and Prussia to suppress the republic of Cracow seems to have struck M. GulzoT aghast. It is evident that he is now desirous if possible of renewing the entente cor diale with England, but once broken it is not so easily renewed. Those who have once deceived can never again expect to be trusted. England w ill no doubt do her duty as one of the parties to the treaty of Vienna, but we should hope that she will do it independently altogether of M. GUIZOT. The following article from the Journal des Debuts may be considered as the official announcement of the views of the French Cabinet on the subject : " When, yesterday, we reproduced an article from the Augsburgh Gazette which announced that, with common accord of the there, protecting Powers of the Republic of Cracow, this city was incorporated in the domains of Austria, we abstained from all observation, for the strange news appeared to us to be at least doubtful. We could not believe that the three great Powers, Austria, Prussia, and Russia, had concurred in giving to the world such a manifest example of so dangerous a violation of solemn treaties. The evident fallacy of the motives alleged by the Augsburgh Gazette in palliation of this act of violence contributed still further to render us suspicious of the news. Who ever has read the treaties of Vienna must know full well that the esta blishment of the Republic of Cracow was not the exclu sive work of the three Powers who now arrogate to themselves the right of destroying it, and if there exist, as the Augsburgh Gazette pretends, private conven tions, in virtue of which Austria, Prussia, and Russia, considered the independence of the Republic of Cracow as a simple experiment which they were always at liberty to abandon, it is too evident that these conventions are without force or value with regard to the other powers who signed the treaties of Vienna. Europe has never heard of these conventions, and this is the first time of their being revealed to the world. We had therefore every right to mistrust the assertion of the Augsburgh Gazette. It is, however, but too true that this journal was well informed. It is now certain that Austria, Prussia, and Russia, borrowing from the Emperor Napoleon the formula for which he has been so much reproached, have pronounced with one common accord that the Republic of Cracow has ceased to exist, and that this city, the last remnant of unhappy Poland, is to be united to the Austrian dominions. The news was on Tuesday notified by the Prussian Minister to the British Ambassador, Lord Normanby; and yes terday M. Guizot received the like notification from the Austrian Chargé d'Affaires. The act, therefore, is con summated. But right still subsists, and the marked de clarations that were made last summer in the French Chambers and the British Houses of Parliament, by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the two nations, are sure pledges that right will not be given up." After quoting from the speeches of M. GuizoT and Lord PALMERSTON, the article thus concludes : " These quotations sufficiently show the true light in which France and England ought to view the act of vio lence which the throe Powers, who, by a painful incon sistency, still call themselves the protectorsof the Republic of Cracow, have allowed themselves to commit. The im portance of this republic is not the question : we know that the incorporation of the city of Cracow in the dominions of Austria will not disturb the balance of power iu Europe ; but the question is upon a prin ciple on which reposes the public rights iof Europe, and the independence of all its states, small as well as great. If the existence of the Republic of Cracow was really incompatible with the repose of three such Powers as Austria, Prussia, and Russia, it would still have been no reason for a violation of right. Refer- CLICO should have been made to all the Powers who signed the treaties of Vtennn. France and England would cer tainly- have taken into serious consideration the inquie the (0 ha\ the Emperor of all the Russias and to the two great German Sovereigns. But for three to tear in pieces treaties which had been concluded between seven is a nlvelty never before heard of in the annals of diplomacy. For to-day we shall confine ourselves to these reflections." The I.7poque has an article on this subject, which from its style we should guess to be from the pen of M. Guizor himself. It is a most remarkable article, and in it AI. GVIZOT has passed the most severe con demnation of his own policy with regard to Spain and has shadowed forth the fate which most assuredly awaits himself, if he do not alter that policy in time. The following is an extract from this very remark able article : rim0mm0m.r.••••...•••••••••••.................••=.........- MONEY and COMMERCIAL NVWS' CITY, QUAI?T ER TO THREE . II, ry The CuLtun market at Liverpool yesterday 6 quTi,ht.e items Sales 4400t0hebaBleasn.r, oSfhaErnesowane account present t some alteration this week, the bullion being rather higher in amount. The principal changes are these:-- X2B 246,2,95 Notes issued 10,41 0 Increase .•• ••• ••• Bullion ... ... ... Increase ... ... Public deposits, increase ... ....:. 141 : 83 2 448 8 888 : : : 29‘ 2 '19 0 74 9 Other deposits, decrease ••• 46,49 9 Seven day and other bills, decrease 372,8 96 Other securities, increase ••• 571,715 Notes, increase ... ••• ••• nie T s , 11 e a r n e d ,are uponlat e t he whole,accounts frm theyell tb e We s t blentdoilaerc:bl; good upon the subject of the wealithpepreaarntdothe pr_o:tneder. for the next crops. Nevertheless, there wei's some e p. • cations of tempestuous weather in JaralliCat ,o_7',„ini. cited a little apprehension. etheronuct ot Or L'7, B o f grant labourers from India, from the nis'ePr'clis due regulation, or tkeir inherent vice, had rati te _ gusted the Jamaica people ; female chastity was not safe in the districts job ° them, even in open day. g IS raorno t as it is even as.odtectillb/ The rather tempestuous weather of Friday e t he rd e o, reported in accounts received today from 5 0 .0. outports to have done damage to several vessel.n eoesr The English Funds continue rather flat? 7, the quence of the fall in prices at Paris, and te 6 6; o ols tainty as to the effect of the Cracow affadtr. a bout f L ti , e ,. have been 941- i for present Transfer, an same for Time. The New Three-ad-a-Qua_r.terferts... Cents. have realised 95i 1, and the Three per_lindie 93i 1. Bank Stock has been marked 206, fa te 110., Stock 257. Exchequer-bills have realised vs premium. like wise' The Foreign Investments have been heavy pat Spanish Three per Cents. are 37, and Portugeerwort. per Cents. 36 to 364. Mexican Bonds have lo_sAii..ivolt. 211 to 22, and Brazilian 84i. Dutch Two - e uu . per Cents. are 59. i ;n se o4/ , ally, '- doh Shares generally have declined A min, 0 so cases, ra t ther considerably. Great Wester_ __. 9 1, from 133 to 128. Northern of France have b_oe , ; (4 ;s. BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE U 14 (From the ()facial List.) . P! Bank Stock ................................... .2 06 ~ 931 i A J 3 per Cent. Reduced Annuities......... ... , 1 3 per Cent. Consols Anns .................. 94 A New 3 7 4 per Cent. Annuities ........... . 8 5 %0 16 Long Annuities, Jan. sth, Expire„ 1860 2 India Stock ................................ 25Y., Consols for Account ......................... 9470 Exchequer Bills. 14d• 1,000/. 500/. ..,, , ........ 8 11 " 811 --- pra. ...... s 1 ..-- -" no Ditto Small ..................... :::.. ... r - ,i,c l z 0 ,a,5,- 5 ' I-RICE OF FOREIGN . FUNDS AT v.' 5 414 Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent ....•••••' ~ Danish Bonds 1825, 3 Pere e nt.... °:,`,), Mexican Bonds, 1846, 5 p Cent. -,1'.5L Ditto for the Account ............. 1 - -1: 36 Portuguese 4 per Cents ............... 0....." Spanish Bonds, 5 per Cent, 1840... ...„ Do., 1838-40, div. fin. MAY, '414-1 21 Ditto ........................... 18 _ Ditto 3 per Cent..................... •--37 Ditto °l3 for the Account ..... ......... Lee d. Dividends on the above payable'.. 5g 91 Dutch 2% per Cents ................. 904 CLOGS Ditto 4 per Cent. Certificates ." 0 0 BUSINESS DONE IN RAILWAY SIIARES ' AI 00' Amber.,Aberdeen RAILWAYS. PAID. ro s to -- Notting., Boston, &c. Armagh, Coleraine, &Portrush 22o l t. .. . : • ... ...... : • : 9-5 / 4 .................. tt too 5; Belfast and Ccunty Down .. 4% • • '; 4 . P' " . t , o , ...' Birmingham and Dudley 425..... •. -I°' to ..; Birmingham and Gloucester-100 •••••• -- ....... -0" Do. New (iss. at 7% dis.) 17% ...... -'" ,;;,.. to Birmingham & Oxford June 2 ...... Ke /13 ~,„ Birkenhead, Lancashire, and to Cheshire Junction.. Boston, Stamf , & Birming 22s. ...... -- •'" to Bristol and Exeter Bristol ßr D ite . 1 ' a a New n n d tl Gloucester Liverp00l - :11........................... ii . .... 5 . 1 : 1:; 1 .. tr° t t o ° o_ -. 1 Buckinghamshire.. ..., C CaledonianaDl Chesterll i b t t r Ditto, a , I I n I ( a i andliflSeGlhyraahrnee Grand = 24.. ... dJ.u..n..c.t -42225;;A:................ 2 --•• 14 .................. tt t oo ° ...... to Churnet and Blythe 2 ...... •-•-• • :. to Chester and Manchester 4 9 s. ...... -- ' .... t ° .. Cheltenham and Oxford - ..... . 1 : Clydesdale Junction - .., Cork, Blackrock, & Passages 225. ...... --• • ... to Cork and Killarney Cork and Waterford 2%...... •"- .:,.... t t o ° 5 1% ...... --„ . .... _ u,Cornwa ll ie D arr el bl i :t dt t osLa, Cornwall Sheffield i Hndea ffiena oldelf Crewe Central 5 ...... PA' .to 3 hares Devon 2 2% ............ --. .. .. .... : . °I t° / ..... E . ; u a n s t a l i toent Junction , 2 2 % 5/ ........... ..... :r_ ." „ / • 's . ..... ..'", to Direct Northern .•• •• 2%•••••• s z ~.. - Direct Norwich 1 ...... liti• .. to ~ Dublin and Belfast Junction 12% ...... ••••• '., . ; tom Dublin, Belfast, & Coleraine 2% ...... --- .... . Dublin and Galway ... .. 4 ...... -- ....... I " Dundalk and Enniskillen - .1i 'to •'' Eastern Counties Do. New l4l. 165...••••... 2,2g,-,0,„. 121. 165....••• , '„.. '"„ ..., Do. Perpet., 5 per ct. No. 1,6/. 13s. 4d... '-. • 1 " Do., do East Dereham and NorwichN i .... •"'. to ..2 . , .6 1 / . . 1 ; I . 3s . 4 . . u . . .. .. .. . :54. 1 . 4 . ~.. .. ... tat, : Do., York Extension . 0 ... "," '. t " / Ea DD st io e t.t rn oE, U xQi n ue i an o ra n tieornstho ... ...-- •to Shares s TWiell 8 1 3 3! ............ -**.-01/::::" t o A 5 35 ••••'' -.- .. o"" Do. Cambridge and Ely East Lancashire -2 1 h ...... ...:7..... it; / Ditto, New ... .......... .. . 1 ...... 910.' to Ili Do. (late Preston & Orms . i.) 2% .... .. .. ... ••••• ..... . 1° / East Lincolnshire l l / 4•••••• 2 ...‘: , a te / East and West of England IA ...... -- ",,,.' / Edinburgh and Glasgow ..„ t° / Ditto, Half Shares - " ... r n / Ditto, Quarter Shares ',", / Edinburgh and Northern / Edinburgh and Perth - •o , Ely and Huntingdon ... E nn Exeter, isl 1 1 1 e ' e n ici o v a l i i n u l , d a & r Sligo Dorchester , ik Ayr 50 1 / 2 A .............. --: .: :; : :,: i t °0 : s _, Glasgow, Kilmarnock, .. ... „.. t o s N b h e ea r w y re s s tw( s it p h e , r a c n t d . g c u e a n ? 1125% ... ..... '.... G G l o p o o of u l o e c l . : 1 / 1 , ..... / 0 .. ..0 , . • ~0 to , V D a o l n es caster,Sheffid., bre; 42 1 5 % . . ..: .. •••• : 34 0 ' ! . 0 (0 : Grand Union (Nott. & Lynn) 1% ..... "".: tO : 1 / 4 GGtr .e Greatat South.Eastern Gri m s&hsboo\royrfvf andeaEssncnt and Sheffield g V t(ilsl e o :rhune t edd e l t Ra (Ireland) Western... d . l . 1 . Great Gr e Great Great t NorthA N ' e u r n t Ditto, New..... 2102,71A1At ............. - 0 5 :::::::.......... tr::: _ 10 22 0 1 / 4 •:••••.....:.: ...-%-...-- •••••:...... ... 1.4 : 41 5 , 5 .... / to Ditto, New . ............ ..• •• '.. to '' s Ditto, New l5 ...%..... „ 134'' ••• ,1 2 7. .... t° i 74 Great Western Ditto, Half Shares Ditto, Quarter Shares ~."'" Ditto, Fifths 2O .... 7Ys ..... to ~ Do. New a uDlHuddersfieldlitat and d ,Extension Selby Blanchester 3 ...... ....„ .., .. 0 , 50 ...... ~. ...... to Ditto, Quarter Shares 25 •••••• 12 1 / ,0" . to „. ilee d h nit . i . n . s 15 91:4 ............... ( g _ vei , 1 % .i i s . : :: : to :: 52. IpswichDoDitto,. Lancaster do. Half a aß n n u d drB3 C :N.h'S a ao r t l e r sE s . Do. New 5 ...... 751/2 ... .to ~, Leeds and Bradford Leeds and Carlisle ........ 2O .... „ : .... to -_,. Leicester and Birmingham... 225. ..... •' to '',o Leicester and Bedford ......... 225. ...... ";;;14 ...... to ,'. Leeds, Dewsbury, & Manches. 22 1 .... gV 2 .• ••• to - Ditto, Branch (Blue) 2 1 ...... , .."" to Ditto, Extension (Green) 2 h ..... , ...." to / Leedsand Thirsk Ditto, New ••• ...... •• " to / Liverpool, Manchester, • and 2 7 ,e/ 5 " . to , Newcastle Junction ....... ..• 2% ...... ...„ ...... to - Liverpool and 8ury......... ... 14 ...... ...... ...... to / London & Blackwall...l6/. 13s. 4d ....... ...,,,.. ...... bn / Do. New Do. Extension ...... ................... 7 3 4 ......... ---__. ....•:: t' t ° o */ : ' , Loud., Bright., & South Coast 50 . ..... . ..... ~:, ~ Do. Fifths .................... 40 ...... •--..... ~,,... t o Do. Guaranteed 5 per Cent. 9 - •••• „, •••••• tp •/, London and Greenwich... 12/.155. 4d••• ~.." to •'„g Ditto Preference ......... 18/ 175 2d••• ...., ~...• 0 1 7 ' London,llounslow.&Western 2 • •::19454 ... to / London and North Western..loo •..-• ~. ...... t o '' Do. Quarter Shares .••.••... 2 ...... 15 ...... to / Do. do, New .....• .... ...... 2 ...... .... ....• to 5 Do. do. Fifths ............... 2 '•"*. .-- ...... to ~, Do. Eighths ......... G. J. 12 1 / 4 ...... ...„ .. ..• to Do. New Quarters ...G. J. 5 ...... ...... 0 " Do. 40/. Shares.....L. & Si. 8 •••• • • .... ••• "to London and S. Western.... 41./. 65 10d ...... ...... to / Do. New consolidatedBths- 40 ...... 29u...." 0 "; Ditto New Do• New - ..... .. .. 18 ...... 04 ...... to London and Y0rk......... ...... 24 ...... 1S ...... to .',, Ditto Half Shares ......... 21 / 5 •• ''' .....• ...... tO ~ London and Windsor ...... ... 1*•"*" 1 1 / 4 .. ..... to _ London, Salisbury, & Yeovil 2th 1 1, • 11 / ' • ,. •• __ ..... 0 ...- Londonderry and Coleraine... 15 ...... _- ...... to ''''. Londonderry and Enniskillen 15 ..... 16 ....- to /, Lynn and Ely .................. 1 5 ....... ~.... ••••" to •":„ Lynn and Der eham ............ 15 ..... ..... ...... to ". Manchester and Leeds ......... 82 •• ••• ___ ..... • to Ditto Half Shares ..... .... 3 s ...... 5 % ...... 0 / Ditto Quarters ............... 2 ...... , ...." to < Dittosifths .................. s j. , .......... , .., to ..°: Ditto Sixteenths ... ..... ... 6 A • 1 p ...... to "". Do. Extension ............... 42 5 . ...... ,_ ...... to .." Blanchester and Birmingham 40 •...... ...„ ~.. to ~ 5 ...... ..... _ / Ditto Quarters (A) ......... Ditto Quarters (13) .....•.•• 5 .. ............ -:... .....*: to "'' Ditto Quarters (C) ...... ..• I .. ....- p ..... , Manch. Buxton, & Matlock 425. .... Manchester,Birmingham, and ...... .... ~."': t fi •-•/./ MouldJunction... ............ -- .. 1 % ...... ; / Manchester and Southampton 102 .... „. ..... •,, MiDdliwittodcift.h-s ::::::::::......1214 ... ... ..... .... ...---._ , ...... ...... .:.: t o ''''''_ Ditto, NOV . .................. ...... 6 % 0 >,' Ditto, New .. ................. ‘s ", .... ...... to Mithiddllaanndd,aßnidrzi, s tandern p c o e u r bnyt I; g .l 0 1./vig ... ... .... .._...._.... : ......... too ...,, ,, ,0 Midld. Great Western( Irish) 15 ......... 34 .- ''' to / Newcastle and Berwick ...... •_4( . ), ...... _- ••• • to ./ Do North Shields ........... 21? ...... -- ..... to . / Newcastle and Carlisle ..... .10() ...... __ ..... ~ Newmarket and Chesterford 5 .. I ,• ..... ...... ..... to to ..... Newport and AbergavennY. • 7 ....... -- ••••'" to / Newry and Enniskillen ••• 1 ; .%....„ --. ..•••• to ~ Newark, Sheffield, and Boston i .............. 10 11 0 .... .... ...• .. • .. • ... • ;.. . . ._. - : IA : /4 ... . i : 0 .1.1. ; 1 rot t_ o ° /,,, ,•• - • NT ° D r f o ° . lk Half 16,6 ' c to / soDrtihttoßErixtitshens.io.n. .............................. 25 ..... Ditto Half Shares. . ....... . _1 ...... DDittoo.QLirfttehrss .. .. .............................. j '• lt ' . I ............ 74 1 5 /S• .. .... :::: to '' Ditto, Extension ............ 50,A ...... ...... . .... _ ~,/ Northern and Eastern ........ • ..... _ ........ t°_ / Ditto Scrip (iss. at 5 dis.).. . 45 1 __ , ...... -7 ... ... 1: Ditto Onarter Shares ..... `.4% ...... .....-- . Ditto New . .................... 1 " However elevated a throne may be. it is subject to the eternal principles of honour. We have the happi ness of living in an age in which principles seated at the depth of the conscience of man form there a tribunal before which emperors and kings must appear like the rest of mankind. When the world, still in its semi savage state, was only enlightened by the uncertain rays of the moral theories of philosophers, princes who had force on their side had a chance of being unjust and wicked with impunity. But since Christianity has vul garised and universalised the fundamental system of right and duty in all, there is no longer, in any sphere, an act of violation of what is true, and just, and holy, that can hope to escape condemnation. In this point of view the three Governments of Russia, Prussia, and Austria have lowered themselves in the opinion of their own people. There is no division in good faith. When the foreigners have been cheated, natives may also be cheated, and they who have suppressed the liberties of one town may be justly suspected of being capable of suppressing the liberties of twenty others. If we were citizens of St. Petersburgh, Berlin, or Vienna, the fate of Cracow would give us ground for reflection." • The French of all parties agree with M. GUIZOT in thinking that when foreigners (Spanish and English) have been cheated, natives (Frenchmen) may likewise be cheated. They, too, are of opinion that those who have suppressed the liberties of one town (Madrid, for example), may be justly suspected of being capable of suppressing the liberties of twenty others, and to the citizens of Paris, Bordeaux, and Marseilles the fate of Spain gives ground for serious reflection. M. GUIZOT has laughed at the English protes, against the Montpensier marriage, holding it to be an absurdity to protest against un fait accompli, and yet in the case of the annexation of Cracow, we find that M. GUIZOT himself proposes to commit this very absurdity. " France and England," says the Epoque, " cannot, and certainly will not, accept without re servation and energetic protests, the perpetration of the fact in question. M. GUIzoT has given pledges on this point which we cannot suppose he will violate. Lord PALMERSTON, on his side, has given even more precise and positive pledges, and he would deceive the whole world if he should forget them." The Legitimatist journal the France says GUIZOT flatters himself to turn this affair to accoun, as regards England. He will say to her, "If you had not abandoned me, we would have protested in concert against the powers of the north. Suffer, then, the punishment of the isolation to which you have condemned me." We doubt, however, whether this mode of reasoning will offer much consolation for M. GUIZOT. England, although she signed the treaties cf 1815, is very little interested as to whether the Republic of Cracow be incorporated or not. The revolutionary Government of France, on the con trary, has for sixteen years set itself up as the official protector of the Polish cause—of that cause which in the town of Cracow, is about to lose its last bulwark." The Journal des Debats contradicts the report that Rear-Admiral MONTAGU'S DE LA ROQUE, Command ant of the African station, had received orders to re turn to Toulon, in consequence of disease infecting the crews of his ships. The announcement of the annexation of Cracow to Austria has produced an extraordinary sensation in Paris, and created a panic on the Bourse. The Three per Cents. closed on the Paris Bourse on Thursday at 81f. 45c. ; the Five per Cents., 116 f. 60c.; the Orleans hailroad Shares, 1,200 f. ; Rouen, 865 f. ; Havre, 660 f. ; Great Northern, 613 f. 75c.; Avignon, 852 f. 50c.; Vierzon, 561 f. 25c. ; Bordeaux, 537 f. 50e. ; Basle, 215 f. ; Paris and Strasburg, 472 f. 50c.; Tours and Nantes, 482 f. 50c.; Paris and Lyons, 495 f.; Lyons and Avignon, 485 f. ; Bordeaux and Cette, 465 f.; Spanish Domestic Debt, 32k. BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, NOVEMBER 20. Belgian Eastern Junction, V t —Boulogne and Amiens, 13% ex d.—Dutch Rhenish, 47( 3 —East Indian, % Jamaica South Midland Junction, 1 3 % —Louvain A la Sambre, I%—Luxem bourg, 3 / 4 —Northern of France Constituted, 9 4 —Paris and Lyons Constituted, 4%—Rouen and Havre, 26. tt IN, MARKET NE W S.-(THIS DAY COVENT-GARDEN. Pine Apples, 5s to 7s ; Hothouse Grapes, 3s to 4s ; and Foreign ditto, 10d to is 6d per lb ; Apples, 3s to 8s per bushel ; Pears, 5s to 15s per half sieve ; Filberts, 95s to 100 s ; and Cob Nuts, 100 s to 110 s per 1001 b ; Walnuts, 3s 6d to 4s per peck; Cabbages, Sd to is 3d; Brocoli, 4s to Gs per dozen; Potatoes, 4s Gd to 8s per cwt; Turnips, is 6d to 2s per dozen bunches ; Horseradish, 2s to Gs, and Celery, is to 2s per bundle; Carrots, 3d to 8d per bunch; Onions, 5s to 7s per bushel; New Oranges, 6s to 10s per 100 NEWGATE AND LEADENRAX.Y.. Prime Beef and Mutton were in fair request, at full prices. Otherwise, the demand was in a very sluggish state. Beef, from 2s 8d to 3s 8d ; Mutton, the carcase . Turkeys, 4s 6d to 8s; Geese, 5s to 7s; Ducks, is 6d to 2s 3d ;Tame Rabbits, Is to ls 9(1 ; Wild ditto, 6d to Is ; Pigeons, 4d to 8d ; Pigs, 4s 6d to 7s 6d each ; Surrey Fowls, 5s to Os ; ditto Chickens, 3s to 5s ; Barn-door Fowls, 2s Gd to 4s 6d per couple. Eggs, English, 8s to 9s ; and French, 7s 6d to 8s 3d per 100. Fresh Butter, is to is 3d per lb. Phea sants, 2s to 3s ; Partridges, is 3d to is 9d ; Hares, 2s to ; Leverets, 2s to 3s; Woodcocks, 2s 6d to 3s 6d; Grouse, is 6d to 2s 3d; Ptarmigan, 8d to Is ; Snipes, is to is 9d; Teal, 6d to is 3(1; Wild Ducks, is to is 8d; Widgeons, is to is 6d ; and Plovers. 6d to is each. HUNGERPORD. We had a very inactive general demand, and in some in stances the quotations had a downward tendency. NEWPORT. Beef from 2s 10d to 3s 8d ; Mutton, 3s Sd to 4s 8d ; Veal, 3s 10d to 4s 8d; and Pork, 4s to 4s 10d per Slbs. A moderate, supply, and a sluggish demand. BILI.INGSGATE. Only a moderate supply of Fish was on offer to-day, on the whole the trade was steady, at full prices. Cod Fish, 5s to 9s • Whitings, Gd to 10 d; Lobsters, is 8d to 3s 6(1 ; and Crabs, ' Sd to 2s 3d each. Soles, 8d to 3s 6d per pair. Oysters, 36s to 52s per bushel. WHITECHAPEL. Beef, from 2s 8d to 3s Gd; Mutton, 3s 6cl to 4s Gd; Veal, 3s 6d to 4s 6d; and Pork, 3s 8d to 4s 8d per Sibs. BREAD. The prices of Wheaten Bread in the metropolis are from 9d to 9 1 ,(1 ; of Household ditto, 7 1 / 2 d to 8 1 ,0 per 41bs loaf. RIDE DIARRET. - Market Hides, 561 b to 641 b, 3d per lb ; do. 641 b to 721 b, 3d to 314(1; do. 721 b to 801 b, 3d to 3 1 , 2 d ; do. 801 b to Stilb, 3 1 (1 to 4d ; do. 881 b to 961 b, 4%cl to 5d ; do. 961 b to 1041 b, 5d to ad ; Calf Skins, each, 4s 6d to 6s 6d ; Horn Hides, 13s ; Polled Sheep, 4s 4d to ss; Kent and Half-breds, 3s to 4s 3d; and Downs, 2s 9d to 3s 2d. w air MARMETS. SMITIIPIHLD. — Meadow Hay, 2/ 5s to 41; Clover ditto, 3/ 8s to 51; and Straw, 11 12s to 11 16s per load. Trade steady at our quotations. CUMBERLAND.—Meadow Hay, 2/ 8s to 4/ 2s ; Clover ditto, 31 5s to 4/ 16s ; and Straw, 11 12s to 11 16s per load. supply moderate, and trade dull. WHITECHAPEL.—Meadow Hay, 2/ 8s to 47; Clover ditto. 3/ 5s to Si 58; and Straw, 11 108 to 1/ 15s per load. A full average supply, and a sluggish demand. WESTMINSTER IMPROVEMENTS.—Yesterday a pri vaitndiemey7 Esq., M.P., was held at the residence of Charles Hindley, in Dartmouth street, Westminster, for the purpose of taking into consideration the West minster improvements. A great number of parties who areinterested in the proposed new streets were present, among whom were Charles Hindley, Esq., M.P., Dr. Bowring, M.P.. Colonel Short, Sir General de Lacy Evans, M.P., Dr. Payate, &c. &c. Upon the motion of Dr. Bowring, General Sir de Lacy Evans took the chair. He said the meeting was a preliminary one, for the pur pose of taking into consideration the proposed West minster improvements, and that they intended to make a new street from Westminster Abbey to James-street, Buckingham-gate. Mr. Thine, who appeared for Lord Darmouth, said he was instructed by his Lordship to say that his Lordship would give 1001. towards the pre liminary expenses. Several gentlemen addressed the meeting, among whom were Dr. Bowring and Charles Hindley, Esq. It was stated that Rig b y W ason s line would not carry out the object of the meeting. It was also stated that at a recent vestry the parish had agreed to allow a certain portion of the poor-rate towards the completion of Wason's line , o n the following terms:— " That the Commissioners should first spend 75,0001. of their own money, and when they had purchased pro perty with that sum, the Government were to back their debentures for 20,0001., after which the parish would allow them the improved rate for thirty years." After some discussion, a committe e was appointed to wait upon the Commissioners of Woods and Forests. FIRE AT SOUTHAMPTON.—SOUTHAMPTON, FRIDAY. —An alarming fire broke out at eight o'clock last eve ning, on the premises of . Mr. Jones, the eminent coach builder, above bar, in this town. Flames were seen to is sue at the above hour from the workshops in the rear of Mr. Jones's house, and the fire made such rapid pro gress that before water could be procured the roof had fallen in. The flames were considerably abated by ten o'clock, but not until they 'lad destroyed the whole of Mr. Jones's workshop, some stabling in the occupation of Mr. Hurst, livery stable keeper, and several small tenements in the rear. It is feared that Mr. Jones, who is highly respected, and for whom there is much sym pathy felt, has been a great sufferer by this unfortunate event. The horses were removed without injury. Much property was removed, but greatly injured by an uncon trolled mob. It is supposed the fire originated by a spark flying from the forge into one of the stables. The notice of some of the colliers, west of Dudley, for a rise of Is. per day, terminated on iiaturday. They havo since quietly resumed their work, at the old rate of Wages,—Shrewsbury Chronicle. IMPORTANT TO EMIGRANTS. Now ready, in 2 vols., price 21s. bound, CANADA and the CANADIANS in 1846. By Lieut.-Colonel Sir RICHARD BONNYCASTLE. " Thare is excallent advice, as well as information of a practical kind, which ought to be treasured up by the intending emigrant, to whom we recommend a perusal of Sir Richard's book, as giving graphic views of the present toll for future independence, which all must encounter." —Morning Chronicle. Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-stre4t. NEW WORK BY MRS. HOFLAND. Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols. post 3m, DANIEL DENNISON AND THE CUMBERLAND STATESMAN. By Mrs. 13 OFLAND. " We do not remember one of Mrs. notland's productions from which we have received so much pleasure as from these posthumous volumes. 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TI!EATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE. THIS EVENING Will be performed Lavenu's new Opera, entitled LORETTA ; A. Tale of Seville. Don Carlos, Mr. Harrison; Ferdinand, Mr. King ; Philippo, Mr. Borrani Provost Marshal, Mr. Howell ; Don Juanito, Mr. Weiss ; Loretta, Madame Anna Bishop ; Florinda, Miss Poole Gaetana, Miss Rebecca Isaacs. To conclude with DER FREISCIIIITZ. Adolph, Mr. D. W. King ; Caspar, Mr. Stretton ; Zamiel, Mr. W. H. Payne ; Linda, Miss Rainforth ; Rose, Miss Poole. THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET. Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee. THIS EVENING Will be performed an original Comedy, entitled LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP; or, Wooings and Weddings. Mr. Oddington, Mr. W. Farrell ; Mr. Rashleigh, Mr. Hudson ; 3fr. De Vere, Mr. Holt ; Mr. Brandon, Mr. Howe ; Mr. Hardman, Mr. Rogers ; Jack Spriggs, Mr. Webster ; Tom Tilley, Mr. Buckstone ; Miss Brown, Mrs. Glover ; Ciaribel Oddington, Miss Fortescuc ; Ilary Oddington, Miss P. Horton ; Elinor Mortimer, Mrs. Yarnold ; Fanny Hardman, Miss Julia Bennett. After which a new Farce, called SPRING GARDENS. Lord Courtington, Mr. Hon ; Sir Arthur Lovel, Mr. Howe ; Scoreup, Mr. Buckstone ; Lady Clarissa, Mrs. Buckingham ; Mrs. Scoreup, Miss Julia Bennett. During the evening the Band will perform three Polkas—" Caro imam," Juris," and " Marten ;" " Esterhazy" (Walzer) ; " Les Travestissemens" (Overture) ; and " La Sonnambula." To conclude with the Farce of HIS LAST LEGS. Characters by MesLrs. Hudson, 8011, Tilbury, Mrs. Clifford, &c. Box-office open from Twelve till Four ; under the direction of Mr. T. Archer, Box Book-keeper. FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE. Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell. On MONDAY EVENING, Nov. 23, Will be performed Le Bran's Petite Comedie of LES ravAux D'EUX 3IEMES. Derval, M. Rhozevil ; Folleville, 31. Langeval ; Dupont, 31. Dumery ; Llse, Mdlle. Brohan. After which, LE COMEDIEN D'ETA3IPES. Dorival, M. Per let; Madeleine, Mdlle. A. Kkin. To conclude with Regnard's admired Play of LES FOURS A3IOUREUSES. Albert, 31. Cartigny ; Eraste, M. Felix ; Crispin, 31. Lucien ; Agathe, Mdlle. C. Vallee ; Lisette, Mdlle. Brohan. Boxes, 65.; Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, ls. Doors opened at half-past Seven, and the performance commence at Eight. THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE. THIS EVENING Will be performed a grand Fairy Spectacle, found - 40 T h— the Ballet of LA GISELLE, entitled THE PHANTOM DA. Mi RS ; or, the Wills Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Ir. P. Bedford. Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Cullenford, Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor, Miss Emma Harding,, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws. After which, the popular Musical Comedy of SWEETHEARTS AND WIVES. Admiral Franklin, Mr. Lambert ; Charles Franklin, Mr. Selby ; Billy Lackaday, Mr. Wright ; Sandford, Mr. Worrell ; Curtis, Mr. Cullenferd ; Mrs. Bell, Mrs. F. Matthews ; Eugenia, Mrs. Tates ; Laura, Miss Woolgar ; Susan, Miss Brooks. To conclude with a Bozzian Sketch, in one act, called MRS. GA MPATEA AND TURN-OUT. Principal characters by Messrs. CullentOrtt, Worrell, Ryan, Wright, 3luuyard ; Miss M. Taylor, and Miss Ellen Chaplin. PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET. J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager. THIS EVENING Will be performed an original romantic Opera, in three parts, entitled THE NIGHT DANCERS ; founded on the Story of " Giselle." The principal characters personified by Miss georgiana Smithson, Madame Albertazzi, Miss Flower, Miss Somers, Misses Marshall ; Messrs. Leffler, Allen, Bodda, Walton, T. Bill, Ilonner, Peren, &c. After which a new farce, entitled KEEPING A PLACE. Major Spikespur, Mr. Granby; Crocus, Mr. Compton ; Miss Dorothea Danzers, Mrs. Fosbroke; Tidy, Miss Laporte. To conclude with the Musical Entertainment of TIIE QUAKER. In which Messrs. Barker, Leffler, Hoarier, Compton, Miss Grant, Mrs. Fosbroke, &c. will perform. OLYMPIC THEATRE. Mr. George Bolton, sole Lessee and Manager. THIS EVENING Will be produced an entirely New and Original Comedy, in five acts, entitled LIFE. Mr. Orstan, Mr. Archer ; Frank Orstan, Mr. Leigh Murray; Sir Thomas Menton, Mr. Walter Lacy ; Sir Jacob grnallwit, Mr. George Bolton ; Sir Robert Folair, Mr. J. Cowell ; Cancara, Mr. Wilkinson; Lady Bait, Mrs. C. Jones ; Fanny Archer, Mrs. Walter Lacy ; Emily Orstan, Mrs. Gordon. To conclude with a new grand BALLET DIVERTISSEMENT. In rehearsal, and shortly to be produced, Beaumont and Fletcher's Comedy of THE WILD GOOSE CII ASE. ROYAL SURREY THEATRE. Brilliant reception, and triumphant success. Mr. BAYNTUN ROLT'B first appearance on TIWE.SDAY Evening last, in the character of " Macbeth," having elicited the most enthusiastic cheers from an exceedingly crowded and fashionable audience, he will repeat the part THIS EVENING and on TUESDAY Next. Private Boxes, 11. 11e. Cal. ; to be had at Mitchell's Royal Library, 011 Bond-street, and at the Theatre. DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY THEATRE. Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge. THIS EVENING Will be performed Shakspere's Tragedy of MACBETH. Macbeth, Mr. Bayntnn Rolt ; Macduff, Mr. Johnson; Banquo, Mr. Frede ricks ; Hecate, Mr. N ev ill e ; Wit c h es , M e ssrs. Webb, Lewis, anal Mrs. Daly; Lady Macb e th, Mi ss Ri c h ar d son ; Principal Singing Witches, Miss Louisa Lyons and Miss Terrey. After which, the popular Burletta of THE LOAN OF A LOVER. Peter Spyk, Mr. Webb; Gortrude (with Songs), Miss Louisa Lyons (from the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden.) To conclude with a Ballet of Action, entitled DER CHAMOIS YAGER; or, The Fiend of Earth. The characters by the Deulin Family. ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. _Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty. P a tronised by her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, Prince Albert, and Royal Family. Immense attraction. The Champion Vaulters. llerr Amidio Neuperte, the great Dutch Bottle Equi librist. Second Week of the grand successful Magical Spectacle, introducing the Syrian Camels and Deer. TIIIS EVENING Will be performed a grand new Magical Equestrian Romance, en itl( d THE DEMON lIORSE ; or, The Twelve Wishes and the Charmed Bit. In which will be introduced a Wild Stag-Hunt, by living Deer, and numerous attractive scenic effects. Entire change in the Scenes of the CIRCLE. To conclude with a favourite AFTF.RPIECE. liox-ofiice open trim eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at six au I commence at half-past six o'clock. —Stage Manager, Mr. W. Broadfoot. ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. Alteration of Prices. Boxes, 23.; Half-price, is.; Pit, is.; Half price, 6d. ; Gallery, 3d. THIS EVENING Will be performed the interesting Drama of the MOCK MAR RIAGE ; or, the Blacksmith's Daughter. In which Miss Vincent will perform. After which, THE BLACK DOMINO. Don Sylvlo, Mr. Osbal diston ; Juliano, Mr. Bird ; Gil Perrey, Mr. Forman ; the Black Domino, Miss Vincent. To conclude with the Burlctta of TIIE MISTAKEN STORY. The Marine Villa at Kemp Town, which has cost so much to complete is now ready, and it seems to be generally conceded to it, that throughout Brighton there is nothing so perfect. Mr. Robins is disinclined to sell his freehold, but will let it for three or five years, or any other number of years, and at a rent considered very moderate for a Villa so entirely recherché through out. Mr. Martin has acquired great renown by the way is which he has furnished it.—Brighton Paper. TEE WEATHER.—►SIIH °Fries,: NOVEDIBER 21. IiERMOMETER, Lowest, 44; Highest. 54 ; Noon, 53. BAROMETER, 29.72.—W1ND W., fine. HIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS D.Y. Morning .. 5 minutes after 3. I Evening .. 23 minutes aLer 3. _ - SECOND EDITION. 4-Z * g :0 y -- , Air , to•FtiU I •ii _.. , --.' ;,. ai 0 :--.. OW Tij : 1 v: - . ir,Miia Ai , ‘`'i, ,- '. , ... 4 .7,,r4,!•' , ' g. - , t,;- , awmPAN IL f, , --n, .~ ,;;, z '" ' -.^•• • '*:, .---, ... 4,..t",. ,,, ' '''''' ' l ' l ' '''' Oat 1 ).•; ' ~.... 2. •"• • . 'o• " '''''''' . U3llo o- - 'q., ,, i...'' .-- ~- .. _ '',;;,p . 6 . ; ';',..frov." - ;','..,: \ a; .. . vIl• _ , '0 Jenial •_,AtUe LONDON, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1846. CABINET COUNCIL. Lord JOHN RUSSELL, Lord PALMERSTON, Lord GREY, Lord AUCKLAND, the CHANCELLOR of the Ex- CHEQUER, and the other Cabinet Ministers in town, were present this day at the Cabinet Council, held at the Foreign-office, Downing-street, at twelve o'clock. The existence of the Portuguese monarchy is now staked upon the precarious denouement of a revolu tion. Although, as we have already intimated, the principal leaders of the insurrection have not committed themselves to the abolition, or to the temporary suspension, of the sovereign authority, it is evident that the recent be haviour of the QUEEN'S Government has been so peculiarly rigorous as to transform the cowparative Lenity, or loyalty, or whatever that shadow of sub- even ordination may be designated, into a most intense and predominating sense of injury. The minute vestige of affection for her MAJESTY, which had hitherto survived the alternations of the different Cabinets and the vicissitudes of the popular cause, has utterly disappeared. MARIA DA. GLORIA is es tranged from the hearts of the Portuguese. When the protracted misrule which that misguided lady has persisted in supporting in direct opposition to the will of the population is remembered ; when the execrable domination of the CABRALS is borne in recollection ; when we call to mind the unconstitutional influence acquired aid exercised by the royal pedagogue DIETZ, it cannot be matter of astonishment that the nation has ultimately risen to wreak its vengeance upon those who have been in strumental in the perpetration of so many grievous outrages upon the community. It cannot be mat ter of astonishment that a, civilised race should look with jealous suspicion upon a Govern ment whose course has been so wonderfully devious, and the sinuosity of whose policy has interfered so marvelously with the general pros- perity, and placed the liberties and rights of the citizens in such imminent jeopardy. It is possible that much further encroachments might have been made upon the fundamental principles of the Constitution of Portugal without inciting the multitude to any overt exhibition of its indignation, if the aid of a foreign Ministry had not been summoned to the assistance of a shame less Legislature. By that imprudent and flagitious proceeding the downfal of the court minions has been precipitated. The perils by which the young SOVEREIGN is now encompassed have been evoked by the sorcery of her own unpopular sway. The conflagration by which the monarchical power is threatened with destruction has been enkindled by the abrupt collision of her own and the na tional will, by the continual friction of opinion, especially amongst the bourgeoisie, and which friction is attributable solely to the unwelcome character of the Government. Everything portends some unprecedented catas trophe in the metropolis of Portugal, and the conse quent diffusion of some novel influence throughout the different provinces. By the latest intelligence from the seat o f these intricate commotions we hay e observed that matters are momentarily assuming a. more for midable appearance, and in this they are only realis ing all our anticipations. The Portugu( :se conceive themselves to have been not merely irreth semably in sulted by their present rulers, but to have h ts.d all their dearest rights as men, emancipated from ti u s thraliom of feudality, shaken to the very foundations. Among the many indications of the disposition with which the present eineutes are conducted, th .e dispatches of the valorous chieftain SA DA BANDEIR 1t are about the most significant. The recklessness cvl tone as sumed by this insurgent captain, while i t indicates a most decided enthusiasm for the cause of the revo • lutionists, evinces at the same time a sups eme indif ference to the displeasure of the Sovere: ign whose forces are leagued together for his dest r action and the subjugation of his fellow-countrymena Reading one of those independent documents we a e naturally reminded of the spirit in which ILtarr,Er ,scorned the frowns of his father-in-law, with that cc a itemptuous_ couplet : " And if the King like not the comedy,, Why, then, belike he likes it not, pan Ii e !" So confident are the popular commanders, both in the integrity of their cause and the unanimity o: f the popu lation in their favour, that they app( to r to have actually alarmed the Loyalists into a • trepidation which will inevitably be productive of 1 Ital conse quences, unless the army of SALDA'NIIA a m I his asso ciates be swelled by foreign battalions. A o cording to our latest information the British squad l i on in the Tagus was held in readiness to receive and defend Queen MARIA and her royal relatives in c :a se of any sudden and alarming emergency. From th is arrange ment it would appear that serious alarm -was expe rienced in the Palace at Lisbon as to the r sa lilt of the civil war which had been aroused in Portl 2;3al by its ignorant and debasing policy. That the animosities of the insurgents •ainst the existing form of government should cof &nue to be of the deadliest character, is scar o 31y sur prising, when we consider the despotic, reprisals and enormous penalties by which they I ave been opposed. An adventitious lustre and an :additional importance has been imparted to the rec( ar t disturb ances, by the fact of certain amongst ti he most in fluential of the nobility having identified tl iemselves with the insurgents. Under the champions WI) of DAS ArITAS, Of SA DA BANDMIRA, of CASTRO DAIRE, of DA TAIPA, Of FRIAS, and Of JOZE :ESTEVAO, have assembled not merely vast multitudes o f -guerillas, in communication with a number of juntas, 'but many of the largest territorial proprietors and sc ane of the most illustrious of the national aristocrt tc y. The stringent measures by which the Govern lent have endeavoured to thwart the intentions of tl re popu lace, rind to punish their more dist 'ix iguished supporters, have only tended to c(n rsolidate the power of their antagonists, and to rend( a- the in fluence of the sceptre more than ever cont rinptible. By depriving the noblemen, who have render ed them selves thus obnoxious of their titles, and th et eby re ducing them to the rank of private individual s, and by ordaining that the armed peasantry shall be ,shot immediately on their capture, and after the merest mockery of a military investigation, they are driving the insurgents to a state of chsperation that nothing but victory or annihilation can ter minate. Propitious as are the prospects of the people, they must remember that their conquest must not only be over the soldiery in the pay of the SOVEREIGN, but over the prejudices of the minority of their fellow-citizens, and we fear, her ides, over the prowess and strategies of foreign ?armies. Otherwise their triumph will be neither .complete nor beneficial. Let them reflect that, supposing DAS ANTAS to be victorious over SALDA NI3 A, the Spanish forces will be still upon the frontiers - , or will have actually advanced into the kingdom- Let them be true to themselves, moderate, valiant, o 311ected, and Portugal may be speedily extri cated frox a its present dilemma. Among st the many plans which have been adopted by lan& d proprietors in Ireland for the purpose of affording- employment and rendering assistance to their ten attry, few have been of a more extensive or beneficial .character than that which has lately been promulg 3,t6 , d by the Marquis of HERTronD. The more extensive - farmer is thereby encouraged to undertake works wl ach are calculated, not only to provide ample work for taw inhabitants of the district, but to in crease the• value of the lands, to bring them into im proved cultti'vation, to multiply their productive qua lities, and !Lead to a vast addition to the supply of food which cast be raised to meet the exigencies of the