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burtbVtittan Their lordships then adjourned. Mr. T. DUNCOMBE presented a petition from Islington praying for an alteration of, and extension in, the Reform Bill. ELECTION PETITIONS. The SPEAKER informed the house that he had re ceived a report from the Examiner of Recognizances, stating that the recognizances entered into for prose cuting the petition complaining of the return for Kid derminster were unobjectionable. He had also received a letter from the agent of the petitioners in the Cocker month case, stating that it was not their intention to proceed with the petition. the members of the general committee of elections were called to the table and sworn. Mr. HUME submitted that the period had arrived when these oaths ought to be dispensed with. The cha racter of the house required this, and he hoped this suggestion would not be lost sight of by the Government. The committee was ordered to meet to morrow. Sum MARKE In reply t o Mr. VAN, TS. Lord NAAS stated that the Government would have no objection to lay upon the table the order which had been issued relative to the state of the markets in Ire land. LAW OF ENGLAND. Mr. PHILLIMORE wished to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether it is the inten tion of Government to bring forward any measure for digesting the law of England into a code. Mr. WALPOLE replied in the negative. Mr. PHILLIMORE gave notice that, early after the Christmas recess, he should move an address to the Crown on the subject. PARLIAMENTARY REFORM. Mr. HUME wished to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether it is the intention of her Majesty's gov ernment to i n t ro d uce any measure for the extension Cl' the franchise, the protection of the voters, and the equalisation of the number of electors to the number of presentatives ? 'The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said, A\ hen the Government intended to move in the matter of Parliamentary reform, they would give due notice of t heir intention. They did not think it would be respect ful to the house or the country to give such a notice in answer to a question like this. Mr. M. GIBSON wished to know whether Go vernment intended to bring in any measure for allotting the four vacant seats ? The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said, that would form part of the general subject of Parliamen tary reform, and he must repeat the answer he had already given. (A laugh.) THE UNIVERSITIES. In answer to a question by an HON. MEMBER, Mr. WALPOLE said, the report had been sent to the beads of each college, requesting them to return such gubgervations upon it as they thought fit. NOTICES OF MOTION. Sir DE LACY EVANS gave notice, that he should take an early opportunity of moving, that one of the vacant seats be allotted to the districts of Kensing ton and Chelsea. MAGISTRACY OF DERBY. In reply to Mr. HINDLE; Mr. WALPOLE stated, that the recent appointment of magistrates in Derby had been made in the usual way. Three were appointed to fill up as many vacancies which had occurred in the magistracy through resigna. t ions. RATES AND TAXES. Sir D. L. EVANS moved fur leave to bring in a bill to extend the period for payment of rates and taxes fur the elective franchise, from July t o O cto b er. Mr. WALPOLE said he should offer no opposition to the introduction of the bill, though he should reserve to himself the right of resisting some of its provisions hereafter. Mr. T. DUNCOMBE said this bill did not go half ttr enough. The payment of rates and taxes was not bade a condition p rece d en t t o t h e exercise of the frau 'Pr'll in counties, an d w h y s h ou ld not the same rule lianl e evail in boroughs ? Th e d ea li ng p i ecemeal with Par ‘tbject ntary re f orm was only frittering away a great le 've Was then given to bring in the bill. Mr. BU DDHISM IN CEYLON . dence r li eap t ME moved for copies of all the correspon before th e tl, B uddhism and the Buddhist priests, laid . printed b y the Committee o mmittee on Ceylon affairs, and not lteports. onunittee in th e Appendix to their Sir J. PAR/ things that the holinlTGrr ON said th at there were very few did not concu r . egzna s tleman h a d stated in which he ment were bou n d to C. !..f opi n i on that the Govern into with the kin gs O ra out the treaty entered the paper for which the honour b had studied zoorble member had moved, and he did not . that the pro duction of those papers would thtohe views of rnia.tio n the hon. gentleman. He w as On Trt o n f ; bute who was always willing to furnish any ;,-,r he would _a_ hethe r at in this case put it to the hon. gentlem an, , vv present it was expedient to produce the I" Pers tor W hi ch the hon. member had moved ? _ After a few words from Mr. TUFFNELL, Mr. HUME was much pleased with the frank state niont of the hon. gentleman, and withdrew his motion, PARLIAMENTARY BOUNDARY OF CORK. • Mr. BUTT moved that the petition of the inhabitants 3, 4 others, owners ofproperty within the Parliamentary 11,7ndary of the City of Cork (presented 30th Novem ur be printed with th e vo t es , w ith a view, upon a a e t eof calli ng th e attent i on o f th e h ouse t o th e legations ions c ontained in th e p e titi on. O the suggestion of Mr. THORNELY, the hon. member withdrew, his motion.. Mr. HUME moved THE lO NIAN ISLANDS ri:spondence between anS address for co pi es of the cor- S , .cretary for the Colonre John P a ki ngton, Baronet, t h e HCommissioner of thei and Si r H enry Ward, Lor d 18b2, when Si r J o h n lonian Isla n d s , s i nce F e b., Peki n gton assumed office, including SUN OFFICE, Seven o'Clock. TATTERSALL'S.—THIS EVENING. CHESTER CUP. 1,000 to 15 each laid against Scarecrow, Nancy, Mus covite, Weathergage, and Merry Bird ; and 1,000 to 10 4,ach against Little Harry, Woolwich, Madeline, Unity, Hobbie Noble, and Newminster. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT , HOUSE OF LORDS--(THIS EVENING.) Their Lordships assembled at five o'clock. The Earl of ENNISKILLEN presented a petition from Tyrone, praying for inquiry into the conduct of the Roman Catholic clergy at the elections in Ireland. The Earl of WINCHELSEA gave notice, that on an c•irly day he would move the appointment of a commis :4l,m of inquiry into the system of education pursued at 'Jaynooth, with the view of ascertaining whether it was opposed to that civil and religious liberty on which the institutions of this country were founded. COMMERCIAL POLICY. The Marquis of CLANRICARDE said, previous to laying his resolution on the table, with respect to the , ommercial policy of the country, alluded to the great advantages which would result, if their lordships could came to as unanimous an agreement as possible upon a resolution to the same effect as that which was passed in the House of Commons. He had no desire to raise any hostile controversy in their lordships' house, and he trusted that the noble earl at the head of the Government would assent to the terms of the motion which he intended to submit to the house. The noble marquis then read his motion, which was to the following effect :—" That the house acknowledged with satisfaction that the cheapness of provisions, occasioned by recent legislation, had mainly contributed to the improvement of the country and the increased comforts of the industrious classes ' • and that unrestricted competiti on ha v i ng b een adopted, after due deliberation, as the principle of our commercial policy, it was the duty of th e h ouse unreserve dl y to adhere to that policy." The Earl of DERBY said he was desirous, like the noble marquis, that a question of this kind should be de cided by a resolution which was likely to meet with the general concurrence of the house ; and though he did not himself entertain any great objections to the terms of the motion, because he believed the cheapness of provisions had increased the comforts of the labouring classes, yet he thought it would be more advisable not to raise any discussion on those words of the noble marquis, by going back at all to what degree or ex tent that cheapness of provisions had been the main cause of the increased comforts of the labouring classes, and the increased prosperity of the 'country. The noble earl then gave notice that he would propose the follow ing amendment to the noble marquis's motion : " That this house is thankful to acknowledge the general prosperity, and deeply sensible of the evil attend ant upon frequent changes in the financial policy, and this house adheres to the commercial system recently established, and would e view with regret any renewed attempt to disturb its operations and impede its further extension." In reply to the Earl of DERBY, The Marquis of CLANRICARDE intimated that he would not submit his motion to the house until Mon day. HOUSE OF COMMONS --(THIS EVENING.) The SPEAKER took the chair shortly before four o'clock. Mr. DISRAELL—The right hon. gentleman the Chan cellor of the Exchequer was in his place to-night, and appeared to have quite recovered from his recent indis position. Mr. GREENHALL presented a petition, praying the house to take steps to prevent corrupt practices at elections, such as bribery and treating. Mr. MACKIE presented a petition, praying for an amendment of the Commercial Law of Scotland, and of the mode of proceeding in Sheriffs' Courts. Mr. MIME presented a petition from Mr. Grantley Berkeley, complaining of corrupt practices at the last election for West Gloucestershire, and praying the house t o i ns ti tute a searching inquiry into the matter. It partook somewhat of the nature of a controverted election petition ; but the petitioner stated that he should not go to the expense of prosecuting it in a com niittee, as he thought it was the duty of the house to interfere in the matter, out of respect to its own cha racter. RAILWAY AMALGAMATION. In reply to a question, Mr. Secretary WALPOLE stated the terms of the motion which Government proposed to take with reference to the question of railway amalgama tions. It would be for a Select Committee to consider the principles of railway amalgamation, and to inquire as to what m easure oug ht t o b e taken by the house with reference to bills for the amalgamation of railway com panies, or the amalgamation of railway with canal companies. General ANSON suggested that the committee ought to have power to inquire into the whole subject, in order that some principle might be laid down for the guidance of Select Committees in Railway Bills gene rally. After a few words from Mr. ELLICE Mr. GLADSTONE ca ll e d upon the Government to state their own views with regard to this important sub ject before the committes was appointed or the terms of the motion were agreed to. Mr. WALPOLE said that was the course which his right hon. friend the President of the Board of Trade intended to take. The conversation then dropped, and the house ad. journed shortly before six o'clock. PRUSSIA. The Chambers were opened on the 29th by Royal Commission. After attending the performance of divine service in the cathedral, the deputies of both Houses assembled in the White Hall of the Palace, where they were met by the Ministers, in their state uniforms, who took their place to the left of the throne. The Tribunes were but thinly attended ; the throne was covered, as usual, when the King does not open the Session in person. M. Manteuffel, the President of the Cabinet, read the Royal address. The most important paragraph is as follows " It is to be regretted that the treaty concluded with Hanover on the 7th of September, 1851, and approved of by the Chambers during the last session, has not met with that general adhesion which was calculated to in sure, through the development of the whole Zollverein, a future rich with prospects for all branches of industry and commerce. But as his Majesty's Government firmly holds the object in view, even so does it consider itself confident, henceforth as heretofore, in the full approbation of the country, if it will not assent to the maintenance of the present cir cumscription of the Zollverein, under conditions which would endanger the interests of Prussia, as well as the prospects and salutary d eve l opmen t o f the whole Zollve rein (Here the Minister was interrupted with loud and general cheers.) After the Minister concluded the reading of the address, the assembled members gave three cheers for the King, and immediatuly withdrew. It was expected that something would have been said in the Ministes's address—for it can scarcely be termed a speech from the throne rela tive to the negotiations at Vienna, which are known to be in such a forward state as to leave no doubt as to a satisfactory arrangement. ELECTION INTELLIGENCE. ABINGDON. The nomination of a fit and proper person to represent Oldham in Parliament, in the place of Mr. John Duncnft, deceased, took place yesterday, on hustings erected on a piece of ground fronting the Town-hall. Great excitement has been manifest in the town during the last month, in consequence of the bitter animosity which one section of politicians has shown to another ; and so numerous have been the party exhibitions of spite, that great fears have been entertained for the preservation of peace. Yesterday there was a great muster of people assembled in front of the hustings, probably 10,000; and though the peace was not " broken" to any great extent, yet, for a time the formal proceedings were conducted amid a series of emeutes, which were not altogether bloodless, in which fists, um brellas, flagstaffs, and similar means of offence were dis played, and used with considerable effect. Most of the people were factory and other operatives, and not a few women, wearing the peculiar coiffeur of the district—a cotton handkerchief—were mingled with the crowd, braving the turbulence of the hardier sex, who rolled and surged every now and then with a momentum which gave rise to fears that the more tender must be crushed to death. Mr. JAMES CHEETHAM, amidst mingled cheers and groans, rose to propose Mr. W. J. Fox as a fit and proper person to represent the borough in Parliament. Mr. JOHN HEAP, of Royton, seconded the nomination of Mr. Fox. The tumult had now increased to a serious degree, and fighting had commenced in several places. Repeated rushes were made by the partisans of Mr. Heald, during which several individuals were observed to be severely kicked and beaten. Mr. GEORGE BARLOW, the chairman of Mr. Fox's com mittee, addressing the Mayor, said : Mr. Mayor, we demand protection for our friends, that they may not be hustled from the field ; and we give notice, that if steps are not taken to afford it, we shall hold you responsible for the violence that is being committed. As no rejoinder was made, and the tumult continued to incre ase , Mr. Barlow and others frequently re p ea t e d th e i r demand to the Mayor, telling him he should certainly hear of it again if it were not attended to. Great indignation was excited on Mr. Fox's side of the hustings, when the Mayor was observed to be laughing whilst a party of the Foxites were being driven Into another street. _ _ Mr. NATHAN WORTHINGTON nominated Mr. J. Heald. Mr. ALEXANDER TAYLOR, a small manufacturer (better known among the Oldham people as "Alick o' the Mumps"), seconded the nomination in a brief speech. Sir JOSHUA WALMSLEY, M.P., then addressed the electors as the representative of Mr. Fox, who was pre vented from being present in consequence of suffering from a severe cold. Mr. HEALD also addressed the electors, after which a show of hands was called for, and declared to be in favour of the latter gentleman. A poll was demanded, and fixed for to-day. DURHAM CITT. The nomination of candidates to supply the vacancy in the representation of this city, created by the death of the late Mr. T. C. Granger, took place yesterday upon hustings erected for the purpose in front of the Town-hall, in the Market-place. A vast concourse of spectators assembled to witness the proceedings, and great excitement prevailed. The candidates were met by their friends 'at' their respective committee-rooms, and thence they walked: in procession, with banners and music, to the hustings. Mr. W. L. Wharton proposed, and Mr. A. Wilkinson seconded, the nomination of Lord A. Vane (Conservative) ; while Mr. Richard Thompson, the late Mayor, moved, and Mr. W. Mark Story seconded, the nomination of Mr. Harry Fen wick (Liberal). TheXshow of hands was in favour of Mr. Fenwick, and a toll being demanded on behalf of the other candidate, the polling was appointed to take place to-day. IMPORTATION OF CATTLE.—During the season of 1851, there were imported into London, rid Lowestoft, 7,834 beasts, 54 horses, 3,322 sheep, 777 pigs, and 1,033 quar ters of grain. This year, the numbers have been, 10,742 beasts, 7,730 sheep, 32 horses, 473 pigs, and 2,000 quarters of grain, besides butter, eggs, &e., not enume rated. _ [ ADV ERTISEMENT.] HOLLOW AY ' S O INTMENT AND PILLS, AN EX TRAORDINARY REMEDY FOR EE,YsipELAs._ Copy o f a letter from Mrs. Yeates, Post-office, Aldwick road, llo'llo . Si r, This is to certify that wards of three way P 130g,nor, Sussex, dat e d O cto b er 4, 1852.— " To Prof essor having suffered from severe er y s i pe l as in the leg for up was advi se d to tr month; :medical which resist e d all :medical aid, I y your pills and ointment,. and to follow the rules for diet as prescribed in your book of directions. This treatment Was Perfectly successful, as I am now completely cured by your medicine, and mow enjoy the and o w fe il r e best of health. I have recommended them to others qual success."—Sold by all Holloway's establishment, druggi 244, Stramd, London. sinlilar s l t y s,! ffl an ict d eadi A beautifully bright and frosty morning dawned upon the election proceedings yesterday. The doors of the Town hall were thrown open a little before 11 o'clock, when a tremendous rush was made, and it was with great diffi culty seats were reserved for the candidates and their friends.—Mr. W. Stacey proposed, and Mr. E. Payne, miller, seconded the nomination of Lord Norreys, as a fit and proper person to represent the borough in Parlia ment.—Alderman Belcher next proposed Daniel Higford Davall Burr, Esq., of Aldermaston, and this gentleman was seconded by Alderman Hyde.—Lord Norreys then addressed the assemblage at considerable length in explanation of his political views. He defended the course which he adopted in reference to the Ecclesiastical Titles Bill, de clared himself a Free-trader in the most extended sense of the term, and concluded by addressing a warning to the industrious classes against being deluded or seduced into any support of the present Government. —Mr. Burr having also addressed the electors, a show of hands was taken, which was greatly in favour of Lord Norreys.—A poll was demanded on behalf of Mr. Burr, and the proceedings terminated by a vote of thanks to the Mayor. OLDHAM. the correspondence with the banished members of the Legislative Assembly of the lonian Islands respecting the terms proposed to them for their liberation from exile ; and of the protest by the members of the Legis lative Assembly respecting the prorogation of the newly elected assembly at its first meeting (in contin. ation of Parliamentary paper, No. 567, of session 1852.) He hoped that the right hon. gentleman would not refuse this request, whatever might be his own opinions. Sir J. PAKINGTON complained of the course the hon. gentleman had taken, viz., in bringing harsh charges against Si r Henry Ward. hat hon. baronet had, in the case of Dominichini, which the member for Montrose had characterised as atrocious, acted with considerable lenity,!and in fact great consideration had always been dis played in all Sir Henry Ward's magisterial proceedings. The only atrocity he could perceive in the conduct of the hon. baronet was that, in the case of people imprisoned for sedition, he had offered to liberate them on a promise of good behaviour for twelve months. With regard to the protest the hon. member had referred to, it had only received three signatures. In his opinion, Sir Henry Ward was entitled to considerable praise for his mo deration. _ Lord J. RUSSELL was extremely pleased at the statement of the right hon. gentleman. He considered that Sir Henry Ward had, in his very difficult position, shown great liberality, and was entitled to considerable THE BURMESE WAR. Fraser, 7th light cavalry, at Saugor, on the 28th Sep tember, of fever. We have received our dispatches and journals in anticipation of the Overland Mail. The dates are : Bombay, Nov. 2 ; Calcutta, Oct. 23. Our Bombay correspondent's letter is as follows : BOMBAY, Nov. 3. The gallant old Admiral Austen, C. 8., naval Commander-in-Chief in the Eastern seas, is dead. He accompanied the expedition to Prome, and had come nearly in sight of Prome, when he was at tacked on the sth Oct. with cholera, and died at four in the evening of the Bth, after the fleet had arrived off their destination. His body was sent back to Rangoon by the steamer Pluto, and there put on board the steamer Rattler, by which vessel it was conveyed to Trincomalee, there to be de livered over to his bereaved widow, who proceeds home on board the Hastings, and will probably take the remains of her husband with her. He was in his 74th year, and was consequently too old to bear the fatigues incident to his appointment. The spirit was strong, while the body was weak, and he has been removed from the land of the living. He was universally beloved by those under him. Commodore Lambert has assumed command of the fleet as senior officer, and a more gallant and energetic officer could not be found for the duties. Prome has been captured, with scarcely any loss on our side ; and it is now thought there will be little more fighting. The city was occupied on the 9th by our forces, when General Godwin imme diately returned to Rangoon, which he reached on the 15th, having Sir John Cheape in com mand at the advanced post, with orders not to move till his return with the second divi sion. The following account of the taking of Prome is given by a correspondent of the Ben gal Hurkaru, who was present with the force : The Burmese offered no resistance worthy of the name—they fled like poltroons as they are, and do not seem. to have as much courage for the fight even as the Chinese. The troops at Prome were in good health, not over 110 out of the entire force being on the sick list. The city was being made defensible, and the troops placed under shelter. The order for annexation of all the country now in our pos session was believed to have reached Rangoon from Calcutta, to be published on news reaching of the capture of Prome. There was a considerable body of Burmese about six miles above the city : but they were not to be molested till General Godwin's return to Prome. The gallant old commander is slow but sure in his operations. A com pany of native artillery and the remainder of the First European Fusiliers had reached Rangoon ; a detachment of the latter corps was to proceed immediately to Bassein, to relieve the party of the 51st Light Infantry now there ; the detail was to consist of two captains, four subalterns, a doctor, and 103 rank and file. The entire 51st Foot and a detail of Sappers had received orders to be ready for ship ment to Prome. The steamer Sphinx was unser viceable, owing to her bad boilers, and was to be placed as guard-ship at Martaban, in place of the Zenobia, which had had her shaft renewed, and was fit for active duty. The 10th Bengal Native Infantry started for Rangoon, from Calcutta, on the 21st October, and the 4th Sikh Locals and two troops of irregular cavalry of the Ramghur bat talion, were to proceed as soon as possibl e f or th e same destination. Captain Phayre is spoken of as the commissioner for the annexed province of. Pegu. BENGAL..—Lieutenant F. S. Kennedy, 64th N. I.,at Meerut, on the 15th Octob er . Li eutenant R. Crosse, 73d N. 1., in Harley-street, Cavendish-square, on the 7th September. Assistant-surgeon A. Brown, at Peshawur. INDIAN NAvY.—G. Boscawen, Esq., late Indian navy, at Nallygunge, on the 23rd September. praise. Mr. HUME did not and could not approve of the terms which Sir Henry Ward had proposed, and he admired the spirit in which they had been refused. Papers for which he had moved in March had not been produced till Septemher, and, therefore, he had not been able to bring forward a substantive motion. He should, however, do so within ten days after the production of the papers for which he had moved. The motion was then agreed to. ENCLOSURE BILL. Sir W. JOLLIFFE obtained leave to bring in a bill to authorise the enclosure of certain lands, in pursuance of a special report of the Inclosure Commissioners for Fng land and Wales. There is little news of interest from the Punjaub. If anything, the health of the troops was mending, except at Peshawur, where a Dr. Brown and a number of European soldiers had died, and nearly everyone was laid up sick. General Roberts had gone out from Peshawur on a tour of inspection to Kohat, Mitchnee, Rawul, Pindee, 87c. Colonel Mackeson, the commissioner, was still out in the districts. At Mooltan the troops were in a deplor able condition from sickness, News had been re ceived on the frontier of Dost Mahomed having caused a great massacre of the people of Balkh to be made, and it was believed that the Ameer was determined of possessing himself of Herat. A Rus sian is again reported to have made his appearance in Central Asia to court an alliance with the Doo rannee sovereign. All this is looked on in India as sheer bosh. Sickness to a great extent prevails throughout Scinde, more especially at Hydrabad and Shikarpore. The wing of the 64th Foot sta tioned at the former place has been relieved by a wing of the 83rd ; the men are said to resemble spectres in appearance more than living beings. The Nawaub of Bahawulpore, one of the staunch est of our allies, and who proved himself a true friend during the Mooltan campaign, has just paid the debt of nature and gone down to the tomb of his ancestors. He has been succeeded by his son, who assumes the name and title of his late sire— Bhawul Khan. The Meer Ali Moorad is believed still to have hopes of regaining a portion, at least, of the territory recently taken from him. The ship Nizam, Captain Jadman, was totally wrecked on the Shipgunge Sand, in the Hooghley, on the 14th ult ; crew all saved except second mate and one sailor. A gentleman named Mostyn, late a lieutenant in the 18th Royal Irish, has been tried at Calcutta for forging Dr. O'Callaghan's name to a bill of exchange ; found guilty, and transported for seven years. Colonel Yates, 51st Bengal Native In fantry, has been appointed to a divisional command during Sir John Cheape's absence in Burmah ; and Brigadier Sargent, Madras army, commands the ceded districts during General Steele's employment on service. Superintending-Surg. R. Scott, Madras army, has applied to retire from the service. The Governor of the Straits is in future to have a salary of 4,200/. a year instead of 3,6001., with a govern ment residence, and an aide-de-camp and secretary provided him at the expense of the state. The vo lunteering of th e 3 r d D ragoons i s b y this time over —they sail down the Indus and take ship for Eng land about the beginning of January. The Duke of Argyle, with troops from London, reached this port on Oct. 18, after a fair run of under ninety days. Ensign Wilson, 70th Foot, died at Cawn pore on the Bth October ; Lieutenant Fraser, 7th Madras Cavalry, at Laugor, on the 28th September ; Lieutenant E. S. Kennedy, 64th, at Meerut, on the 15th October ; Lieutenant R. Crosse, 73d Native Infantry, at home on the 7th September ; Dr. A. Brown, garrison surgeon, at Attock, Peshawur, on the 4th October ; the Rev. Mr. Boustead, at Bareilly, on the 14th October ; Ensign J. S. Smith, Madras Native Infantry, at sea, on the 19th June. Brigadier Brooke reached his new command, at Umballa, on the 18th Octo ber. It is reported that the young Rajah of Malwa has offered to construct a line of electric telegraph from Indore to Bomb a y, ent i rely at his own ex pense. To this he has p ro b a bl y b een incited by the resident and the residency surgeon, two of the most philanthropic gentleme n i n I n di a. Dr. Dodd, the Calcutta Mint-master, has returned from the Cape, occurred oemblagdras relieved early by and resumed hi s d ut i es ; and Dr. Shaw has re turned him. A severe g to the Madras a le Mint n atb in October, in which the ship Successor, laden with stores .for Rangoo n , an d several native craft, were totally wrecked. Along the coast also several native vessels were destroyed betwixt the Bth and 14th. A foul murder of four people has been committed at Landour, the murderers having been discovered to have been the Police of the town ! The invalid establish ments of the three presidencies are to be abolished, and those now belonging to them pensioned. Lord Fitzclarence was expected to arrive by the steamer of the 24th inst., and Lord and Lady Falkland leave the hills on the 16th, to come to the presidency to meet him. His lordship's health, about which so many stories have been set agoing, is as good as ever it was. General Stave ley and the general staff of the army h ave arrived .at the presidency : is not known for cert a i n whether the General, on delivering over command to Lord Fitzclarence, goes home or re - assumes charge of the Poona division—the former is thought most likely. The steamer Lady Jocelyn reached Madras on the 23d ult., and sailed next day for Calcutta • and the Hindooitan, with the mail of the 24th! September, on the 25th. A Provincial Grand Master has been created for Madras, and the brethren have elected Mr. R. H. Williamson, of the civil service, to the office. It is moured that Sir G. W. Anderson, from Ceylon, succeeds Sir H. Pottinger at Madras, as Governor. Lieutenants Corstorphine, Ist Madras Fusiliers, and Thompson, 13th Madras Native Infantry, died on board the Malabar, on their way to the Cape, on the 20th August and 13th September re spectively. Sir R. Armstrong was at Vellore on the 23d, and was not looked for at Madras before the 28th ult. The artist Beechey, a son of Sir W. Beechley, died at Lucknow on the 17th October. A silver mine is said to have been discovered in the Tenasserim provinces at Koedan, by Mr. Lonsdale, and another at Henzie, by Messrs. Booth and Maling. During the last day of the Mohurrum at Cawnpore, the M a h ome d ans aga i n quarre ll e d with the Hindoos, and the Military were called out ; two lives were lost. Strange to say, up t o thi s d ay not a s i ngle to k en of respect has been paid to the memory of the late illustrious Duke of Wellington in the Bombay pre siaency. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE. Casualties by death in the armies of India since the departure of the mail on the 17th October : H. M.'s TROOPS.—Ensign T. B. Watson, her Ma jesty's 7th regiment at Cawnpore on the Bth October of fever. MADRAS.—Lieutenant R. Ir. Davies, 48th N. 1., at Cochin on the eth September. Lieutenant Charles THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER •2, 1852. and at the end of somewhat more than two months after that time, the second bill, which had been filled up with a date after the plaintiff had attained his majority with the name "J, Hoare," as the drawer upon the plaintiff for 1,2001., at two months after date, was presented for payment at the plaintiff's bankers, but payment was re fused. An action was thereupon brought against the plaintiff in England on this acceptance, but was discon tinued on payment of the costs by the plaintiff in the action. An action was also brought against the plaintiff in France, and was resisted, when the defendant was held not to be liable. The plaintiff stated his belief that the second acceptance was now in the hands of the de fendant, Benjamin Collett, and that he had caused a protest for its non-payment to be registered in the books of Council and Session at Edinburgh, and had procured an extract of such entry, which operated, according to the law of Scotland, as a warrant of execution or dili . gence against the property of the plaintiff, or against his person, if not privileged from arrest, and it was stated that the defendant Collett threatened and in tended, unless prevented by that court, to proceed with the diligence against the plaintiff. It was stated in evidence for the plaintiff that the acceptance, when handed to the defendant, appeared by its date to be overdue, and that Collett had notice of its invalidity. The Vice-Chancellor said he thought the plaintiff en titled to an injunction, and made an order on the terms asked. QUEEN'S BENCH -DEC. 1. THE QUEEN V. HAMP, PROBERT, AND WATKINS.-THE BRIGTON CARD CHEATING CASE. This was a case arising out of the card cheating affair at Brighton, and the charge made against the defendants was of conspiring to defeat the ends of justice. Mr. Parry (with whom was Mr. Metcalfe) stated the case for the prosecution. The learned counsel first re ferred to the affair at Brighton, in which he said John Broome, the pugilist, together with two other parties named Staden and James, were charged with cheating at cards by the defendant Hamp (the son of a banker at Hereford), which charge being carried to trial resulted ultimately in Staden and James being imprisoned for two years. John Broome had, however, never sur rendered to take his trial, but the defendant Hamp had made an affidavit that he (Broome) was innocent of the charge. Mrs. Broome, shortly before the assizes were to be held, received a message requesting her to attend at the Exeter Hotel, in the Strand, and on doing so found there the three defendants, viz., Ramp, Mr. Probert, a clergyman, and Watkins, a watchmaker. These three parties, as was alleged, worked upon the fears of Mrs. Broome, and ultimately obtained a cheque for 4001. from her, the condition upon the cheque was given being that the defendant Hamp should not appear at the assizes, which were then at hand, to give evi dence against Mr. Broome. Accordingly the defendant Hamp did not appear, whereby the ends of justice were defeated as charged in the indictment. After calling some witnesses to prove facts of a merely technical nature, Mr. Parry called Mrs. Broome, who after going through a very long statement as to the pre liminary facts, said that on the 16th March, having received a message to do so from Henry Broome, she went to the Exeter Tavern, and, after some negotiation with the defendants, handed a cheque to them upon the direct understanding that Mr. Hamp would not appear against her husband at the approaching assizes, which cheque Mr. Probert put into his pocket, remarking that he and Hamp " would now go to Boulogne." On the payment of the money a memorandum of receipt was given to the witness signed by Mr. Hamp, embodying the understanding upon which it was given. Cross-examined by Sir A. Cockburn (who appeared for Mr. Probert)—Staden and James were only occa sional acquaintances of her husband. After the card cheating charge was made before a magistrate, Mr. Hamp again came to her husband's house. He (Hamp) also invited her husband to Herefordshire, and would insist upon his coming. Her husband accordingly went down during the hunting season. He had not been in London since the Lewes assizes, in July. She had seen him at Ostend about two months since. Since last July she had seen her husband in England. She had not seen him within 24 hours. She could not say whether she saw him within the last week. By Lord Campbell--She had seen him since they were together at Ostend. Cross-examination continued—At the time of her re ceiving the message from Hamp and Watkins, request ing her attendance at the Exeter Hotel, her husband was in England. Her husband had spoken of the affi davit made by Hamp, that he (J. Broome) was inno cent. She did not tell her husband of the interviews with the defendants, at which she had given over the cheque for 4001. She had obtained the cheque from Mr. Fisher, who was a friend of her husband's. Mr. Fisher lent the money without the knowledge of her husband. She did not know that the payment of the cheque was stopped on the evening of the day when it was handed to the defendants by her. Mr. Fisher went with her to the Exeter Hotel, when she was called there by the message. He was not present during the whole of the interview. When she first got to the Exeter Hotel, Henry Broome, her brother-in-law, was there. She could not say, whether the affidavit made by Hamp ofJ. Broome's innocence was mentioned, nor whether it was stated at the meeting that the money was wanted for the purpose of paying the sum that would be forfeitable by Hamp upon his recognisances. The words used by Mr. Probert on putting the cheque in his pocket were, "We will go to Boulogne," or something to that effect. She had previously commenced proceedings at the Middlesex Sessions in regard to the present charge, but the bill was thrown out. These proceedings were commenced in September. She could not say whether it was upon her return from Ostend that these proceedings were com menced. She had talked the matter over with her hus band. It was her own wish to take the present pro ceedings. These proceedings were taken to enable her to get back her deeds which were in the hands of Messrs, Calvert Cross-examined by Mr. Serjeant Wilkins (on the part of the defendant Hamp)—Mr. Fisher was a gentleman. She could not say whether he was a horsedealer ; he has been a horsedealer ; he lived at Edgbaston, Vicarage Lodge. She was at Edgbaston a few days since, with her brother, Mr. Twist. He (Twist) was formerly a publican ; he kept the Saracen's Head ; he retired about two years ago. Mr. Serjeant Wilkins—Did you see your husband at your brother's house ? Mrs. Broome—l cannot say. Mr. Parry objected to this question. His lordship said he thought there was a sufficient reason for not pressing the question upon the prosecu trix Cross-examination continued—Her husband Twas not at Birmingham when she went to the attorney's to make an affidavit in reference to the removal of the proceed ings by certiorari to this court. She had never seen her husband in the company of Mr. Fisher at Birmingham ; her husband was never at the Exeter Hotel with her. Cross-examined by Mr. Hawkins (for the defendant Watkins)—She did not see Watkins in her house after she went to the Brighton races, and before the card cheating took place. Staden lived at James-street, Brighton. She called at Stade n ' s h ouse at Brighton on the occasion of the races. She did not leave her hus band and Hamp at Staden's house that night. She was at Brighton two nights. She could not say whether it was upon the second night that the card cheating affair took place. Re-examined by Mr. Parry—Her deeds were placed she believed in Messrs. Calverts' hands for safe keeping until a formal transfer to Mr. Fisher was made. By the Court (at the request of Sir A. Cockburn) — She was aware that Mr. Probert was Mr. Hamp's guar dian. Henry Broome examined—Was a licensed victualler and champion of England. On the 15th of March he saw the defendants in Fleet-street. Watkins crossed the road to him, and after asking him where his brother was, to which he answered he did not know, requested him to tell Mrs. Broome to meet the defendants at the Exeter Hotel. He called on Mrs. Broome, and requested her to go to the Exeter Hotel accordingly. He went to the Exeter Hotel on the evening named, and saw the three defendants. Mrs. Broome and Mr. Fisher afterwards came in. After the parties had some gin and water, Mrs. Broome asked Mr. Ramp how he could prosecute her husband in the way he had done, as he had so often declared John Broome was in nocent. He said he was aware of that, but that he was bound over in his recognizance for 5001. to prosecute ; however, if she (Mrs. Broome) would : give him that Amount he would drop the prosecution. She then ex plained the large sum of money he (Hamp) already owed her husband. There was also a remark made, that J. Broome was liable in 2501. for the brother of Ramp. Hamp, Watkins, and Probert then went into an ad joining room. On their return, Watkins said they had talked the matter over, and would take 4001., but no less. Mrs. Broome said she had not 4001. She then produced some deeds ; one of the parties looked at them, and said they were of no use to them ; they must have the money. Mrs. Broome had the deeds with her under her shawl. Mrs. Broome had been out for a short time prior to the production of the deeds. The defendants said they would give her until 11 o'clock in the morning to get the 4001. He (Henry Broome) attended the following day, at the same place. Ramp and Watkins were there when he arrived. Mrs. Broome and Mr. Fisher came in shortly after, and were followed, in a few minutes, by Mr. Probert. Mr. Fisher handed a cheque for 4001. to Mrs. Broome, who thereupon gays it to Mr. Ramp. Ramp then passed it to Probert, who put it in his pocket. Mr. Probert then said everything was now arranged, and that he and Ramp would start for Boulogne in the afternoon. Watkins left the room for a short time, and on re-entering said that he had tele graphed to Birmingham to see if the cheque was good, and had found it was all right. On the same evening he (the witness) went to Lewes to the assizes. He saw Watkins there. Watkins asked him for 301., and said if he (the witness) did not give it him he should instruct a gentleman to have the trial postponed. He did not give the 301. Hamp had been at the witness's house since his return from France. He saw Ramp at the summer assizes, who then said if his brother would give him 4001. he would go away again. lie mentioned this to John Broome, and in accordance with the instructions he received told Ramp he would have nothing to do with the matter. r Cross-examined by Sir A. Cockburn —He used to keep the Opera Tavern in the Haymarket. He heard from Mr. Sill (who was formerly the attorney for the prose cution then pending), that the defendants were in town. Mr. Sill had obtained several large sums of money in order to effect a settlement of this matter. He did not see his brother at Birmingham during the last month. Mr. T. Fisher was next called and examined by Mr. Parry. He lent Mrs. Broome 4001. She was to give as security certain deeds. Messrs. Calvert gave him a cheque for 4001. on the deeds being lodged with them. Crossed-examined by Sir A. Cockburn—He was not a horse-dealer now. Mrs. Broome did not tell him what the money was for. He could not say that he did not know what it WAS for. Re thought he a4w J. Broome on the morning before he went to the Exeter Tavern. He did not tell him he was about advancing the sum of 4001. to his wife. In the afternoon of the 16th J. Broome came to the witness and desired him to write down to stop the payment of the cheque for 4001. The cheque had never since been paid. The deeds were not deposited until the 18th. .He did not remember telling Watkins that the affair had better be settled, as Hamp had sworn both ways. John Sherman was then examined by Mr. Parry. He was at Hereford on the Sunday before the Lewes assizes and saw Probert, Hamp, and Watkins there. They left to go to the assizes, as they said, and he (the witness) followed the next clay. He saw Watkins only at the as sizes. In the morning he asked Watkins where Hamp was, and he (Watkins) replied he was gone to Boulogne with Mr. Probert. He also said Sill had got a good deal of money out of it (meaning the prosecution), and if Henry Broome did not give him 40/. he would wash his hands of the thing altogether. On Hamp's return to England the witness asked him why he (Hamp) had not appeared. He said because Mrs. Broome had given him 4001. to keep out of the way. Cross-examined by Mr. Skinner—He had been living with Mr. Hamp for seven or eight months. On one oc casion the parish officers proceeded against him for not supporting his wife, and Mr. Hamp had paid the officers what was necessary ; he was gettin g his living in London ; he ea rne d 31. th e week before last by betting. ' Ann - Cheltenham was then examined by Mr. Parry. —She was staying about the 17th or 18th of March last at an hotel at Boulogne. She saw Mr. Probert and Mr. Hamp there. Mr. Hamp told her that he came there to be out of the way—ishat he might not be obliged to prosecute John Broome. Mrs. Broome, he said, had given him 4001. to keep out of the way. RAILWAY TRAFFIC RETURNS• Cross-examihed by Sir A. Cockburn—She went to Boulogne for the benefit of her health. She was now living in Windmill-street, Haymarket. She was of in dependent means. Troi a LONDON AND SOUTH-EASTERN itAILWAY. -- " 638 turn for the w ee k en di ng N ov. 27 , 1852 1 10,2 39 , Corresponding wee k l as t year n , 4 ° 9 1 Increase in 1852 4 WO ' LONDON, BRIGHTON, AND S OUTH COAST --I L Traffic return for the week ending NOV. 27, An ~ l 5 1852 Corresponding week last year (. 1.7 1 . 2 Total of the half-y ear t o thi s date, 1852. 287,1 ; ig 6 Total of the half-y ear t o thi s date, 1851...... 295, 69 ' it fo! THE GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY.--Traffic rein the week ending Nov. 21, 1852 (2851 miles) 1:16, 56 . 60 ' / 5 Corresponding we e k l as t year (2 414 m il es ) 10,3 g .a n tr Trfo'",, LANCASHIRE AND YORKSHIRE RAILWA. v . 1,7 turn for the week ending Nov. 21, 1852 ...... 216 A 4 Corresponding week last year l6 , e 2aL for CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD RAILWAY. —Tray railway and steam-boats for the week ending , 0 , 6 1 PNov. 28, 1852 ....................................... A :4 011 This was the case for the prosecution. It being then half-put 5 o'clock, the case was ad journed until half-past 9 to-morrow (this day). 2, 464 Correspondi ng wee k l as t year 5 Increase in 1852 ni.4 1 GLASGOW AND SOUTH-WESTE RN RAILWAY. — 0 turn for the wee k ending .ov. 2 - 0 . ; . 185 - 2 . 1:3 ,T0 91 : 1 3 :11; Corresponding w ee k l as t year Increase in 1852 CORK AND BANDON RAlLWAY.—Traffic r eturn f 0 week endin g N ov . 27 , 1852 ( 20 miles) ............. 6 -4) 3 Corresponding week last year ........................ COUNTRY MARKETS. EDINBURGH MEAL MARKET—NOV• There were in the market to-day, 5 sacks oati n weighing 2801bs imperial, whereof 4 sold at 295. EDINBURGH HAY AND STRAW MAR— __ .. Nov. 30. Supplies of all kinds these last six days again „ I ", i ntroO, Oat straw, from 5s Od to 8s Od per k e mple '" 4 . 0 .60P tron ; wheat do., 6s Od to 7s Od • barley do., 3 0 v u '- Hay from 8d to 10d per stone.' WESTMINSTER COUNTY COURT.—DEC. 1. (Before F. Bayley, Esq.) PELLAS V. lIIINTER.--NOVEL MODE OF SEEKING A WIFE. This was an action brought by the plaintiff, a foreigner and merchant of Fenchurch-street, City, against the de fendant as manager of the Legal Matrimonial Alliance Association, the offices of which were stated to be at No. 2, Portsmouth-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields, to re cover the sum of 101., which he had paid under a pro mise of being introduced by the society to a lady de stined to be his wife, but which promise had not been performed. DALKEITH MEAL MARKET—Nov. 29 e 2 1 , °! There were in the m ar k e t t o -d ay 51 bags 004131,000',, barleymeal ; sale s were rea d y. Oatmeal brought the price as last week ; barley meal up ad p er b a g on of last market ; no pot-barley, in market. Oat Oatmeal, per sack o f 2801b s Fi rst. Secon d. imperial Barleyineal, per ditt o Peasemeal, per ditto Flour, per ditto —B Od —0 L'u n , ' Pot-barley, per ditto - Mr. De Jersey, for the plaintiff, said that in Septem ber last his client, who was a native of Genoa, observed in a weekly newspaper an advertisement headed " Im portant to Bachelors and Spinsters," wherein all who were single were invited to apply to the society, and enter into wedlock—the marriage to be of mutual ad vantage. The plaintiff, wishing to try such an event, wrote the following letter to Mr. Hugo Beresford, the secretary, to whom applications were directed to be made, at the above address : " Sept. 3, 1852. " Sir,—Some tim e ago th e wr it er saw an advertisement of yours in a London paper, under the title of 'Matrimo nial Alliance Association,' and now should feel obliged by your letting him know, at the earliest convenience, what you think you could really do for him, he being a most honourable and respectable single gentleman, desirous of getting married to a respectable lady —no matter her age— possessing a handsome fortune, and who, after satisfactory inquiries, might be disposed to help him with a loan of 2,0001., purposely to increase his business, which is most lucretive, and presents the greatest security. He has for several years been an established foreign commission mer chant in the City of London, enjoys great respectability and credit in the trade, is banking with a first-rate firm in Lombard-street, and in fact can give the best references for the period of the last twenty years. He is only hardly a middle-aged gentleman, foreigner by birth, but many years (say ten) is living in London. He has a dwelling-house for himself entirely for him, and it is furnished the same as any lady or gentleman of style can wish. With the reply please to state your terms, as these must be settled before hand. Enclosed you will find five postage stamps. I re main, yours truly, A. B.—P.S. Please address the letter only, Mr. W. Jones, N o . 10, Th e G rove, Clapham-road, Surrey." A prompt reply from Mr. Hugo Beresford was sent asking for the usual registration fee of ss. in postage stamps, on the receipt of which a printed form of appli cation to the association would be forwarded. The stamps were sent, the plaintiff in exchange being sup plied with the form, in which h e was t o s ta te hi s age, weight, height, complexion, colour of hair and eyes, and in fact describe himself as he would a horse he had to dispose of. After this Mr. Hugo Beresford again wrote to him intimating that he had a very choice selection of ladies on hand, the charge on an engagement with either of which would be between 301. and 401., and that a small deposit was required, which, if after forwarding, the plaintiff should not yet be suited, would be placed to his credit, and deducted from the gross amount when he was. Plaintiff thereupon enclosed in an envelope to Mr. Beresford a cheque upon Messrs. Glyn, his bankers, for Si., which had the e ff ec t o f caus i ng Mr. Beresford to make another demand upon plaintiffs purse, at the same time intimating that the christian name of the lady he was to be introduced to was " Fanny." The plaintiff, under the impression that this was only the legalised ordeal of bachelorship, and encouraged by learning the name of his future wife, transmitted another cheque for 51., with a hope that he should forthwith be introduced to the lady. Mr. Beresford, however, made a communica tion to him that on the receipt of another 10/. his wish should be gratified, but otherwise, it could not be, Th e plaintiff then for th e fi rs t time began to feel a little doubtful of the affair he had blindly embarked in, and resolved to go to the company's offices in Portsmouth street, where, on asking for Mr. Beresford, he was in troduced to the defendant, who, having taken him into a dirty apartment, more like a den than a room, asked him his business, which he told. Defendant upon that, having locked the door, said, " Mr. B eres f or d' s a b road, my name's Hunter, I have been corresponding with you for him, and I suppose you have come to pay the re quired 101." Plaintiff assured him he meant no such thing, and should not advance any more money till he could see the lady, or have some reference given him as to the respectability and honour of the company he had entered into dealing with. Upon uttering these words the defendant spoke indignantly of the slur thus cast upon an association having in its bankers' hands up wards of 3,000/., and his fierce looks frightening the plaintiff, he promised to send 101. on the morrow, and was allowed to depart. On reaching the street he ran away, and did not stop till within a few paces of his own residence. That was on the 29th of September, and the following day he sent a note declining any further transactions with the Matrimonial Alliance As sociation. The association then threatened to take pro ceedings against him in the Sheriff's Court unless he paid the 101. by twelve o'clock on a certain day, when, if the lady on an interview did not suit, it should be re turned. The plaintiff was inflexible, and, instead of paying the 101., instituted the present proceedings. Sub sequently, Mr. Beresford sent plaintiff the following note :—" Mr. Beresford would be happy to arrange a meeting with a lady, another likely character, with whom an interview can be given." Of this no notice was taken. The words of the association's advertise ment were that no further charge than the registration fee would be made till after a successful selection. The plaintiff, a good-looking young man, of mild de meanour, in broken E ng li s h, corroborated the facts in chief as narrated by his solicitor. Cross-examined by Mr. Roberts—He had never before speculated in marriage. He was under 30 years of age. He didn't care about his wife's age, as he wanted a com panion in a woman, and money might give her favour. He should, he thought, have objected to marry a woman more than middle aged. On seeing the matrimonial alliance, he said, "Let us try." He knew of no firm of that name--(laughter)—but said so to himself. Mr. Roberts, in reply, contended that the only person who ought to be called upon to answer the plaint was Mr. Hugo Beresford, who, if in nubibus, no claim could be made upon Mr. Hunter, whom, as well as any wit ness he should d ec li ne ca lli ng. His Honour observed that no doubt the money had been obtained by fraud from the plaintiff, and the de fendant, who was the only person he had seen through out the transaction, was liable, and he should, therefore, make an order for its payment. Mr. Roberts—l propose, then, 10s. a month. Mr. De Jersey—By an association boasting of having in their bankers' hands 3,000/.—(laughter) —I press for payment forthwith. An order was then made for immediate payment, with all costs. COAL MARKET—DEc. 1. Prices of Coal per ton at the close of the mar , 14 .. 15 ... 1 6 9 1 5 9 'l6 6 " . :16 6 1 6 9 1 6 5 9 1 • P 1 6 :15 9 16 9 1 4 a . 16 • 14 9 .1} ' 6 4 '_, s. d. Carr's Hartley 15 6 Davison's West Hartley 15 5 Hasting's Hartley 15 6 Holywell 16 6 Longridge's W. Hartley 15 9 Pelton Main l5 6 RavensworthW. Hartley 15 6 Tanfield Moor l4 9 Tanfield Moor Butes 14 6 Townley 15 0 West Wylam Trader 14 3 Wall's End, &c. Brown l4 6 Harton l5 3 Hedley 15 3 Lawson l4 9 Riddell l5 0 Walker l5 3 Witton Park 14 0 Wallseld l4 9 Willington Hartley l5 0 Ships at market, 2" NELSON'S DAUGHTER. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. SlR,—Allow me, through your widely-circulated columns, to call public attention to the fact that Nelson's only daughter, Horatia, is not provided for, after the lapse of nearly half a century since his remains were consigned to the tomb, and his dying request is yet un fulfilled by the country, only a trifle having been raised to provide for her. The sum of between 8001. and 9001. is all that has been gathered, and she has five sons and three daughters. Amongst the list of names who have contributed to this object is that of His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who has given 251. Now that the tomb of Nelson has been entered for the first time perhaps since his remains were deposited in 1805, to admit those of Arthur the late Duke of Wel lington, the mournful circumstance ought of itself to awaken the country from its 47 years of slumber and hero, whose of th e dyi ng w i s h of its greatest naval whose r eques t h as so long been forgotten and apparently entombed with his remains. T. Stewart's Hartley .•••• Smith's West Hartley Eden Main............ • Belmont ................... Hetton ................. •• It is to be lamented that, amidst the sorrow and national regret which pervades the country, no attention, from any quarter, is paid to the matter, and the trifling provision already made is not increased by individual or public exertion for Nelson's daughter, and only child—evincing a neglect somewhere, to fulfil the wish of one of England's greatest public servants, and thus belying the words of the im mortal man to an extent that we may say confidently-- England has not done her duty, although Nelson expected it with his last breath._l am, Sir, your obedient servant, Near Guildhall, 29th Nov., 1852. R. H. THE GERMAN PRESS.—The Casseler Zeitung speaks of a clause to be inserted in the law on the press, under deliberation at the Diet, making it i ncumbent upon every editor a newspaper, published in Germany, or for Germano, to be a Christian. 1 ....... I COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE, BOMBAY, Nov. 2.—The money market remains wi The money market is still superabundantly supplied, and capitalists find much difficulty in obtaining good investments for their funds. All kinds of respectable joint-stock shares are growing dearer, and less obtain able at current rates. Company's paper has maintained the improved value noticed in our last report. Exchange with London remained at 2.0$ and 2.0 k for first-class credits until the close of last week, when the rate suddenly rose to 2.04. It afterwards receded to 2.0 a, where it stood when we went to press, but no great desire was displayed by either buyers or sellers to operate at that rate. 90 days' sight bank bills from China were offering at 2.0 k. Owing to an accesion of tonnage, and the anxiety of commanders to get away before the commencement of the holydays, the rates of freights have further declined. Our quotations now are 31. for saltpetre, and 3/. 2s. 6d. to 3/. ss. for sugar, for London. LAW INTELLIGENCE. EQUITY COURTS—DEC. 1. (Before Vice-Chancellor Stuart.) BILL TRANSACTIONS WITH AN UNDERGRADUATE.-IN• JUNCTION GRANTED. • Mr. Anderson and Mr. C. Hall appeared in support of a motion (they made ex parte after an ineffectual at tempt to serve the defendant, Mr. Benjamin Collett, of Sise-lane, London, with notice of making the motion) that the defendant Collett might be restrained from indorsing or parting with an acceptance which the plain tiff had signed in blank, and that certain proceedings which had been taken in Scotland for execution against the plaintiff, or as it is there called diligence, and the warrants thereon and all other proceedings in relation to that acceptance, might be restrained. The following are the principal circumstances under which the motion was made : The plaintiff, Lord , was on the 21st Feb., 1851, a minor, and a fellow commoner of one of the Uni versities, and he on that day received a letter of which the following is a copy :—" 26, County-terrace, New Kent road, Feb. 19, 1851. —My Lord,—Being in the habit of raising money for noblemen and gentlemen, and thinking that your lordship mi g ht requ i re th e l oan o f a f ew thousands during your m i nor i ty, I h ave t a k en th e lib er t y of writing to you to say that your lordship can be accom modated with any amount you require upon your note of hand, the principal and interest to be repaid within three months after you attain your majority. Should your lordship wish to avail yourself of this offer, a note addressed to me as above will receive immediate atten tion, and the same will be considered strictly confiden tial. I have the honour to remain, my lord, your lord ship's most obedient servant, H. WILSON. The Right Honourable The plaintiff replied to this letter soon after he received it, and requested to know the terms on which money would be advanced, and received a reply as follows :—" 26, County-terrace, New Kent road, 24th February, 1851.—My Lord,—ln answer to your lordship's note, I beg to say, that as the term for which the money would be advanced is rather a long one, and any document your lordship may sign is not in the eyes of the law considered binding, a larger interest than usual would be expected. Your lordship can have 1,0001. by signing a note of hand, in blank, for 1,2001. The said note of hand to be filled up when your lordship attains your majority at any date most convenient to yourself (that is to say) your lordship can then fix the time of payment yourse lf. If this will su it yourself I can if more co nven i ent to you th a n comi ng t o London send the document for your signature by post, and remit the money through your lordship's London bankers, if you will favour me with their names. Your lordship can have a larger amount if necessary. Waiting your lordship's reply, —I remain,, my lord, your lordship's most obedient el ervant,—E. ILSON. —To the Right Hon. The plaintiff - wrote in reply agreeing to borrow 1,000/. on the terms offered. In answer to his letter he :—" 26, County Terrace, New Kent-road, March 1 , 1851. "M y L or d , —B e ki nd received the followi ng enough to write across the enclosed stamp the words I have written in pencil, and a copy of which I send you on the other side and return it to me by post, when I will pay into Messrs. bank 1,0001. to be paid to you through Messrs. The said document will be locked up until you attain your majority, and will then be filled up at such a date as may suit your convenience to pay it, of which you can give me due notice by letter or otherwise. On , receipt of the money your lordship will be kind enough p er h aps to sen d me an acknowled gmen t. I have the hono ur to remain, my lord, your lordship's most obedient servant H. WILSON. Right Hon. —." The words refer re d to as having been written in pencil on the other side of the bill, wer e as follows :—" Accepted. Payable at Messrs. and Co., bankers, London. Signed " In this last letter a bill stamp was enclosed in blank, except that on it was written "1,200/." This bill the plaintiff accepted as desired, but he added the date "2d of March 1851," and returned it e n closed in a letter to Wilson, desiring that the 1,000/. might be paid in a specified manner. On receipt of this letter Wilson wrote to the plaintiff, enclosing a bill stamp similar to that contained in th e f ormer letter, and stated that as the plaintiff was a minor the acceptance with the date was useless, and asking for an acceptance without any date. The plaintiff returned the bill stamp accepted without date, as desi re d . He asked for t h e mone y t o b e pa id to him, but h e s t ated that he never rece i ve d any considera tion for eith er o f the two accep t ances f or 1,2001 . T he plaintiff on the 14 t h of Marc h, 1851, received the follo w . ing letter :—" My Lord —I have been applied to by a person to cas h an acceptance of your l or d s hi p ' s ; b ut, as I prefer d ea li ng with principals, I ta k e the liberty of writing to your lordship to say, that if you will get a friend to join you who is of age, I shall be most happy to cash your bill to any amount. The person who offered me your lordship's bill I cannot, for certain reasons, negotiate with, and would, with due deference, suggest to your lordship the propriety of clearing your transactions with the parties.—l have the honour to be, your humble servant, HENRY THOMPSON.—To th e Right Hon. Th e plaintiff's suspicions hav ing been aroused, he instructed his solicitors to act for him in the matter. On an application by them at the informed that a p erson o ft hat name had lodg e d Wilson h a d given, the solicitors we re t a n d e d i r •e e , ss bu w t hi t ch that he had left, and , his residence w as not known. An appli cat i on Was made at Thompson's address for an interview, but none could be obtained. On the plaintiff attaininghis majority a short time 'MI6, out change. Considerable difficulty is experienced in employing capital, but as the new crop begins to arrive at market, we may shortly look for a slightly altered state of things. Government securities and shares con tinue in fair request. Exchanges.—On London, at six months' sight, per r., 2s. ld. for document bills ; six months' sight, per r., 2s. Oid. to 2s. 15-16 d. for ct. bills. On Calcutta, at 60 days' sight, per 100 rs., 100; 30 days' sight, per do., loog. ; at sight, per do., 1001. On Madras, at 80 days' sight, per do., 100; at sight, per do., 100 i. O n Chi na, at 60 days ' sight, per 100 dols., 224 r. to 225 r. Freights.—To London, 21. 12s. 6d. per ton ;to Liver pool, 2/. 12s. 6d. per ton ; to Calcutta, nominal per rass; to China, Hrs. per candy. Pepper.—Bhutcol arrives in very small quantities. We quote at Rs. 66, and Tellicherry arrives in moderate quantity, and prices have declined. Linseed.—Candeish, Rs. 3 10-16, and Sholapore, Rs. 3 9-16. Stock of both very small. Opium.—The market has been pretty steady. We quote Rs. 1,070 for new. The quantity of old remain ing is inferior. The nominal quotation is Rs. 1,085. CALCUTTA MARKETS, Oct. 6.—The Pottinger, with London dates to the 24th A ugust l ast, arrived on the 29th ult., and the mails were delivered on the evening of that day. The commercial intelligence is not of an encourag ing character. Little animation existed in the markets for colonial produce, and several important articles were flat, and had declined in value. In our export market the above news had the effect of discouraging shippers of sugar, and notwithstand ing the limited stock of Benares and the decline in freights, the grainy sorts have given way 8 annas on the lower, and 8 to 6 annas on the better quali ties. The demand for saltpetre has revived, with an advance of 4 to 6 annas per mid, on the finer re fractions. Rice is again going forward to Great Britain. The market is bare of safflower. The rainy silk bund has proved a failure, and very little is expected from the October one ; there is no demand, however, and prices are somewhat easier. Corahs have been taken more freely at full value. Lac dye has been in good request, and largely shipped. Shell lac has also been in good demand ; the coming twelvemonths' supply of the D C mark has been contracted for at 12-2 per md. More in clination to operate in hides has been evinced during the last few days, but the supply in the bazaar is small. Linseed has been liberally taken for Great Britain and America ; the supplies are moderate, and prices have improved. Rape Seed has been more inquired for, and has advanced a little in value also. In our Import market rather less business has been done during the past fortnight than for some weeks previously. The market for cotton goods, however, is generally healthy and firm, and the local trade sound, while our advices from the upper Pro vinces continue favourable. Operations in cotton piece goods have been checked by the difficulty experienced in forwarding them per river steamers. The boats of the two River Steam Companies are inade quate to meet the requirements of the trade, and the Government boats, owing to the exigencies of the State, are not at present available to the public. The near approach of the Doorga Pooja holidays, which com mence on the 17th inst., had also had the effect of causing dealers to curtail their operations. Grey shirt ings have been placed to considerable extent at an ad vance of 1 anna per piece. A fair inquiry was obtained for the lower qualities of shirtings. Large quantities of the lower qualities of jaconets have found purchasers at full prices. Book muslins are quiet, but holders firm. Mull-mulls are in demand at slightly improved rates. The business done in mule twist has been comparatively small, with a decline of 1 to 2 pies on Nos. 40 to 100 ; stocks, however, are moderate, and the principal holders firm. German turkey red yarn is in good demand at better prices ; British dye is inactive, but holders confidently adhere to recent advanced prices. The demand for copper has subsided, and the value of the sheathings has receded rs. 3 to 3.4 per md. An active demand exists for sheet iron to supply the wants of the upper provinces at an advance of 6 annas per md., and this metal generally is in a good and improving position, with mo derate stocks. Spelter is at present without inquiry, and its price has gone back to 8-4. Lead is in fair re quest. ILambton . Russell's Hetton ......... Stewart's .................. Denison ................... Heugh Hall ...... . ........ South Hartlepool ...•• Thornley ..... Adelaide Tees Pease's West .........•• Tees.. .................... Cleveland Tees ........ Woodhouse Close ...... • Gwaen Cae Gurwen Nixon's Yerthyrei C jw ' Cwm Garnant Stone ..••' '0 Sold, 114. RAIL WA T SHARE MARKETS. BIRMINGHAM, DEC. 1. , dOg e , STOCK EXCHANGE. —Ther e was not mu c h busin.° 4 o' in thi s mar k e t to - day, and shares were a fraction I 0 fof but there is so l arge an amount of capital wainorP investment, that th e d epress i on can be but tewr Shrewsbury and Birmingham Stock was done at 68. SEABORNE MAILS. [N signifies that the mails are sent from th• General by the night—and Mby the morning —dispatch.] • ° ) , COUNTRIES. Day when made up F rom what l i r in General Post- P or t Office, London. dispatched. ............/- , America (byßrit.pack • N De c . 4 - - ... ... Liverpool ..• I ' e., f America (by United Sts. packet) ...... .. ..N Nov. W.... ... - Liverpool ... D ee ' a America (by U. States pe a 4 packet - - .... -.N ........ •••• - . . SouthamPton Australia (via South ampton - ... ... Id 20th of each m on th S out h amp ton RAJ: 2 1 4 Ditto (zia Mars e ill es ) N 2 4th of the month Dover ..... • 11°."- so *Ditto (via Cape of Good goy. Hope ..... .......N 2nd of December.. Plymouth • • ne , 4 Africa (West Coast) ..N 23rd of the month. Plymouth • • n ". O , 1 3 A loaandrket ........N 19th&30th of mon. Dover ...• •• • ''' ill DA 0 Belgium •• .N • Daily.. .... .....• Dover ...• ••o. , Brazil ...... ..... ...M 9th of the month.. SouthamPtnn 0. l'. Bnenor Ayres.— • —NI 9th of the month.. Southampton 1 0 ) . c. California - - • • • . - M ..d & 17th of month Southampton 4,91. e tCape of Good Hope..N lithof the month.. Plymouth • • tif. ~ Cape de Verde ......N lethof the month.. Plymouth • • D. ' 10 Constantinople*. . . . ..N Ithl7th27thormo . Dover ...• • • m c. I 00, Central America .... NI 2nd & 17th of mon. Southampton To TA; Channel Isles - ......N Mon• Wed.& Friday SouthamPt°n OE 4. ' A O/ Chi 11........ • .......M 24 & 17th of month Southampton cede France . . .. M& N Twice daily ...... Dover ...... pee , lu z ,t, Greeee* .. Hamburgh ..........N Tuesday & Friday London ... • • -,, , ,u.'1 1 ' 4 Holland ............ 34 Wednesday & Sat London ... • • Dec I,"Alf Honduras .......... N 17th of the month SouthamPtAnl,';oce4,- Ireland - - - -31 & N Twice daily ...... Holyhead .• • per, l' India (viaSouthampt.)M 20th of the month.. Southampton o v;;,. 1 India (via Marseilles) N Bth&24th of month Dover .. • • ••• India (via Cape of Good 1 6 go f • H0pe).............M 14th of the month.. Plymouth .• • .10. Mauritius .........N 14th of th e month.. Plymouth .• • • ' Mediterranean (via vec 4 Southampton.. - -31 20th of the month , Southampton ne o, 1 Ditto (via Marseilles).N 6th & 24th ofmonth Dover .. .. • • '' " e a. I, Mexico ... ...... ...31 2nd of the month. Southampton g„,.. 1" Madeira . ...... .....31 9 th& 2 3dofthereon. Southampton "" ~,,. f 70 , 170 , 1 90,27tb. n . 1 0 Malt° '•'•••• • • • ' ' ' 1 &30th of the month Dover ... •-. 3 • • Dec . •- g Naples* . ..........N s th ls th2sthofmon. Dover ...• • • ne c. Papal States'........N ithibth2sthofmon. Dover .....• - 0.1 Peninsula ........ -NI • thl7th27thoftnon. Southampton S e o• 1 Peru M 2d & 17th of month s outhampton pe e. ? Tuscany* ... .N s thlSth2sthofrnon, Dover ...• • • Dom' + West Indies - - - -Ai 2d & 17th of month Southampton Van Diemen' s Land(see _.•-<, Australia .......... ia --------------L-",,. A ds 10 * The mails for Australia via the Cape of Good Hope a r c 00 s re on the second of every alternate month. Those made "' e we; of 20th and 24th of each month via Southampton and 313r ,: e %i sent by sailing vessels at present from Singapore, but • Of they will be sent in steamers. oet h 11 ~ ol a 0 t Mails are also made up on the 2d of every altema— ,,,io lir the Cape of Good Rope. —The mails which ought to be tn- the 14th will not b e di spatched before the 25th. flied Di • The mails to those countries thus marked (49:are CO oe French packet to M arse ill es til 0 WEST COAST OF AFRIC A.— Th e mails will not be made -- up 4th of next month. sp. ARE RAILWAY SHARES A QUALIFICATION FOS p e el IN PARLIAMENT ?=-This rather novel question b e ' Fi e titil/ n e brought b e f ore th e H ouse of Commons, upon the P of the electors of Kingston -upon-Hull, against thejdt ✓ Mr. J. Clay, who contested the hod Viscount Goderich and the Hon. L. Butler. .-": 3 t ° member's statement of his qualification, delivere d the clerk of the house being "Absolute interest ja: J od i , It in the Great S ou th ern and Western Railway of 0,1 Dublin, on th e secur i ty of the railway eomPl i J Ow bank, and shares in the Union Bank of Australis' Broad-street, ves t e d i n hi s own name. " , THE JEWS OF P ALESTINE . —A pamp e ...e" D TI " The Jews i n P a l est i ne ," h as b een published r,oclp Zipfel, at Jen a , an d d e di ca t e d t o t h e Jews assn 1,0 th e The tenden c y o f thi s pam phl e t i s to impress 111)n minds of the J ews th e e x pedi enc y of directing, 5e'. .,".0 V; o and practically, the minds of the Jewish inhabiton f or the land of Judah, but particularly those in th e „i tt iog cities, to agriculture ; and pa r ti cu l arly by their) wrico, the Christian agricultural settlers from North A-111_, BIRTHS. OE A. SON. On Monday the 29th ult., the Viscountess Folk e t s r e il ; ol° On the 30th ult., at the M anor -house, Chiswick, of Harrington Tuke, M.D. OF A. DA UGHTER. the On the 30th ult., at Stowey Mead, Somersetshire' wife of S. Thompson, Esq., barrister. o f MARRIED. third s °r ' i r On the 30th ult., Major H. W. Bunbury 2 , dog Sir Henry Bunbury, Bart., to Miss Cecilia Nat e " ter of Lieut.-General Sir George Napier, KC. ' .Esq'' On the 30th Wt., at Littlebourne,C. B. sperlin v g e. ' kg ige, eldest son of C. R. Sperling, Esq., of liarg i l ie , OA' Essex, to Eliza Mary, second daughter of D. De ___....------" of Elbridge-house' Kent. HS. 0 4 On the 25th ult., at Bromp DEAT ton-crescent, G. Ste w , , foo 41 t- S uperintendent of the Mail Department, Genera l office. anild' On the 29th ult , at St. Catherine's-cottage, nea r - ford, G. Paine, E sq., aged 38. 'a d On the 28th ult., Mr. J. Winkworth, of New Br en t aged 83. stil et ' On 30th ult., A. P. Gibson, Es q., of Hell° - war gh Cavendish-s quare , late Consul• General at St. Pete rs for the - United States of America. • Agor-Pg° l ‘,,i On the 30th ult., at Cumberland-lodge, Win-- ea t .-- Lieut-General Wemyss, Colonel of the 93d Begu n • Foot. _.—......L....e•-_ London : Printed and Published by 3117RD0 No. 112, Strand, Printer, at The Sun Office yr of Strand, in the Precinct of the Savoy, in Office , Middlesex, Thureday, December 2,15524 LIVERPOOL, DEC. 1. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The market has given wg ioe owing to the d es i re t o sell stock, and quotations e. , 1 per cent. b e l ow th ose of yesterday :—Aberdeen, A 4A r kenhead, Lancashire, and Cheshire (late eh' s -v .- et' Birkenhead), 21i; Blackburn (late B. C. and yr.,- 6 per cent.), 264- Caledonian, 33A ; Eastern_ ~.h at ';.o 13 ; Edinburgh and Glasgow, 30 40 ; Lan cai rs rth e / Yorkshire, 87/1 ; Do. (Fifth shares), 3id ; Leeds J-] ° / ,,Tort (late Leeds and Thirsk), 18 11-16 ; London 1 1 1 '110 01 , 1i ! Western, 1281 ; Manchester, Sheffield, and 11.16 g 32i ; Midland, 80i aBO ; North British, 1 0 'nevo, ll ' Newport, Abergavenny, and Hereford 4d.; south " tw o , ' 244 ; York and North Midland, 31i ; Newry and killen, 4f d. ; Dutch Rhenish, ld. rio t LEEDS, DEC. 1. 4..; v • STOCK EXCHANGE.—There has been a less ac-- -a" the on 'Change this morning and yesterday, though _ Lire a have been to quite an average extent. Lancm' agid id i Yorkshires show a slight decline, closing at Ba. opened also rather weaker, but closed at the full yesterday mor n i ng , namely, at 80i. The other cliB I transactions were as follows :—Leeds Northern.° , 91i ditto, Extension s , N o. 3 , 1 -6 pm. ; North 1:5401*".-„-' British Aust ra li an, 20 s. 6 d. ; Carson's Creek , ,1 6s '" MANCHESTER, DEC. 1. STOCK EXCITANGE.—Ther e was a good busill on ogf again a consid era bl e d ec li ne in prices. Cal lit 33 7-16 ; Eastern Counties, 13 1-3 ; East Lancashir e X lO O Edinburgh and Glasgow, ; Leeds stock, Midlands, 804 ; Do BBl 241' stock, 128 ; Sheffield.s, 324 ; ve.' LON: Or I T T ICE lar k , • d, 0 ; 1 • Dreci hen st:e, tu, ton s —______. Stlim Lc , DICE o v to 1 1 th e om c 7. r ,,,essages Lo C IIA L P hom e , wltsadiy o kti tl d th tie ß , ot past ve b y ' l t r itttlinist th e 1 1 1 , 1 to th over he Q 4 11 th a n e ; deli In fl a e til e ' e N Co; t 1 on hatly n lll Cr e ntitle lit Ci L pi tai, 27 Z' e tom T, Th e ees ('; C 4 On, p r % Rai n , r 4 "'as W;i lte„r,,. Dal. Alt a P lans, f' t l : 3 4t en r o ci t the oftt Avit'enceaticye! 1 7 et 01 th e h 4Sh L 't( A4' IgOVOttlftit7 Direr 4 eller Sop takin g, to 4' 4 Y 011( Iph; e etrte t b4tecllttlitli( Nur DatorSt IntNE (;„_ SHI the ,kite( the'Dprovai e b ass , ng, AI() thA fol -Bth Inst, ~, .)°=, I'Y'TI Cl iu:rg e 1 4 .11 1) 440 1 4 ; Plui 4, 4 , der fw ay kEt'njor der Bolt al, ell', kr 71, 8 te„ "' A ge .4Q,„ kattesi, t 4oxt 4.1 1 ,T a