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- - - THREATENED SOCIAL DISORGANISATION OF FRANCE. Just ready, in One Vol., fcap. Bvo., ANC OUIS BL ON THE WORKING CLASSES. WITH A REFUTATION OF lIIS DESTRUCTIVE PLAN. By JAMES WARD. Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street, (Publisher in Ordinary to her Majesty). NEW NOVEL BY J. FENIMORE COOPER. In 3 vols., post Bvo , fIAY TA I N SPI K E; OR, TIIE ISLETS OF THE GULF By J. FENIMORE COOPER. Author of "The Pilot," " The Prairie," "The Pathfinder," Mark's Reef," &c., &c. IS NOW READY AT ALL THE LIBRARIES. Riehtad Bentley, New Burlington-street. Lately published, I IVES OF THE QUEENS. VOL. XI. BY AGNES STRICKLAND. The eleventh volume of this truly charming history perfectly , sustains the authoress's reputation, in point alike of truthfulness, di ligence, and style. On the whole we must pronounce Miss Strick land beyond comparison the most entertaiming historian in the Eng lish language."—Morning Post. N.B. The Twelfth and concluding Volume will be published ia a few days Henry Celburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street, 'TEA MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Under the PATRONAGE of HER MAJESTY, and H.R.1.1. PRINCE ALBERT. The QUEEN having graciously ;auctioned a NIGHT'S PF,R FORMANCE at her Majesty's Theatre, for the BENEFIT of the DISTRESSED ARTISANS of the METROPOLIS, an EXTRA NIGHT will be given on THURSDAY next, March 23. A list of the Patrons, and full details of the Entertainments on this occasion, will be published forthwith. Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Box office.of the Theatre. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE. TO-MORROW EVENING, Will be performed, Donizetti's Opera, entitled I DUE FOSCARI. Lucrezia, Mille. Sofla Cravelll ! Jacopa Foscarl, Signor Cuzzani ; Leredano, Signor Bouche ; Barbarego, Signor Guidi ; and II Doge, Signor Coletti. To conclude with the highly successful Ballet, in Feur Tableaux, entitled FIORIT ii, et Is Rein° des Elfrides, The music by Sig. Pugni ; the scenery by Mr. C. Marshall ; the appointments by Mr. Bradwell ; the costumes by Miss Bradley and Mr. Whales, under the superintendence of Madame Copere. Prine '- pal parts by Mdlie. Carolina Rosati, Mesdlls. Esther Ausundon, The venot, Julienne, Lamoreux, Jenny, and Mdile. Marie Taglioni ; MM. Dor, Venefra, Gouriet, and Di Mattia. Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets, to be made at the Box-office of the Theatre. Doors open at half-past Seven, the Opera to commence at Eight. THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE. • CIRQUE NATIONAL DE PARIS. THIS EVENING, An entire change of performance. Equestrian Exercises by La Petite Louise, Mesdlis. Coraline, Ma thtlde, P. Anato, Corals, Ducos, Amaglia, &c.—Messieurs Auriol, Le clair, Newsome, Loisset, Jenne, &c. LE MAR LUIS A LA 3IARQUISE DE PRETENTAILE, by the Spanish Dwarf, Le Petite Louise, and Loisset, jeune.—The Bandit ti —La Cavierie Improvisee, by MM. Loisset, Newsome, Nief, Auriol, Fills, &c. To concludo with THE HUSSARS OF FRANCE. Doors open at half-past Seven, performance to commence at Eight. Second price, Half-past Nine. THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET. Un ier the Management of Mr. B. Webster. sole Lessee. MR. AND MRS. CHARLES KEAN. THIS EVENING, Will be performed a new and original Play, entitled THE WIFE'S SECRET. Lord Arden, Mr. Howe; Sir Walter Amyott, Mr. Charles Kean ; Jabez Sneed, Mr. Webster; Harrington, Mr. Brie-- rill( ; Brouillard, Mr. Rogers ; Lady Evellne Amyott, Mrs. Charles Kean Maud Mrs. Keeley. After which, SWEETHEARTS and WIVES. To conclude with a new and original Farce, called WHO'S MY HUSBAND Doctor Mull, Mr. Tilbury ; Daniel Tootles, Mr. Keeley ; Mrs. Smith Thompson, Mrs, W. Clifford ; Sophonisba Mull, Mrs. L. S. Buckingham ; Sally Starch, Mrs. Hamby. zita.v3 Manager, Mr. Farr en; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Web der. J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper. Boxes, ss. ; Pit, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s. ; Upper Gallery, Is. Doors open at Half-past Six, Porlormance to commence at Seven. THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI. Under the direction of. Madame Celeste. THIS EVENING Will bo performe:l THE CO3IIIADES. Tc be tuilowed by T6IE FLOWERS OF THE FOREST. To conclude with a new and original Farce, entitled OGII NA TIONA L DEFENCES ; or, the Ceckahot Yeomanry. Principal characters by Messrs. Lambert, Wright, P. Bedford, Sanders ; Ma dame Celeate, Miss Emma Harding, Mrs. Laws, and Miss Woolgar. Boxes, 45.; Pit, 25.; Gallery, Is. 1.1 , r4 oren at Half-past Six, Performance to commence at Sevea, ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE. Under the Management of Madame Vestris. Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews. Last Two Nights of the GOLDLN BRANCH. THIS EVENING Will be performed a new comic Drama, entitled NOT A BAD JUDGE. Atter which, a New Fairy Extravaganza, entitled THE GOLDEN LatA NCH. Principal characters by Messrs. H. Hall, Harley, Kcr ridge, 3ladame Vestris, Miss K. Fltzwilliam, and Mrs. Macnanaara. To conclude with a new Piece, entitled DONE ON BOTH SIDES. Dress Boxes, 55.; Upper Boxes, Is.; Pit, 25. ; Gallery, Is. No halt pi ice to any part of the house. Toe iS'ew Box-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, is open to the Public every day, from Ten till Six. The Interlo: of the House has been entirely re-designed by Mr. W. Br adwell of the Colosseum. FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATe. Lessee. Mr. John Mitchell. 33, Old Bond-street. THIS EVENIN 0 Will be performed the new \ audevill% entitled LA TEUVE DB QUINZE ANS. After which LE GANT ET L'EVENTAIL. Amelle, Natballe To conclude with LES PETITES MISERES DE LA VIE Doors open at hilf-past Seven, and the Performances to commence at Half past Seven. Boxes and Stalls may be obtatn , d at ➢lr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 33. Old Bond-street. PRINCESS'S THEATRE. Mr. T. M. Maddox, solo Lessee and Manager, Duchess-street, Portland-place. THIS EVENING, Will be performed irgimus, Mr. Macready. After which a new Interlude called MAMMON and GAMMON. To conclude with the Farce of HIGH LIFE BELOW STAIRS. Characters by Messrs. Compton, Courtney, J. Vining, S. Cowcll, C. Fisher, Wynn, Palmer, Stacey; Mica Emma Stanley, Miss Pillars, Mrs Fosbroke, Miss Somers, and Miss Taylor. Dress Circle, le.: Ilsates, 45.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. STRAND THEATRE. NBW MANAGEMENT. GREAT ATTRACTION.-OPERA COMIQUE. TII IS EVENING The performances will j commencs with Donizetti's Opera, THE DAUGHTER OF TIIE REGIMENT. Tonto, Mr. D. King; Ser geant Sulpizlo, Mr. Borriud ; Ortensio, Mr. It. Romer; Spontine, Mr., 11. liorricastie ; Marla, Miss Poole. After which a new grand BALLET DIVERTISSRMENT, by Mdlle. Louise Blanche, Miss Cuslinie, and Mr. W. Smidt- To be followed by AN AFFAIR OF HONOUR. Major Limkey, Mr. Romer ; Captain Carnage, Mr. Oxberry ; Dr. Clements, Mr. Ilorncastie ; Madame Tourville, 31Iss 31illward ; Martha, Miss Jane Coleman. To conclude with a new Extravaganza, called THE CRITMNI LEsEs ; or, A Rehearsal Rehearsed. Nicholas Nickleby, Mr. Suu , rners ; Mr. Lenville, Mr. Oxberry ; Smike, Miss J. Coleman; Mrs. Crummles, Mrs. L. Reds. Private Boxer, 11. Is.; Boxes, 4s. ; Stalls, 3e. ; Pit, 2s. Gal lery, Is. Half-price at Nine o'clock. Acting and Stage Manager, Mr. Oxberry. ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE, Unprecedented — triumph of the Grand Entertainments, which hare been received with the greatest enthusiasm. THIS EVENING, _ . The New Gorgeous Spectacle, THE BATTLE OF TUE AMAZONS. with all its splendid appointments, Scc. To be followed by, and the evening's entertainments to terminate with A GRAND EQUESTRIAN FETE, In which the Equestrian and Gymnastic Artistes will appear each evening in their peculiar .sud incomparable Feats and brilliant Scenes in the Circle. Box-office open from 11 till 5. Stage Manager, Mr. W. West. THE THIRD EDITIONS "THE SUN" CONTAIN, AS USUAL, THE LATEST PARLIAMENTARY INTELLIGENCE, AND ALL OTHER NEWS UP TO THE HOUR OF POST. Orders received by all Newsmen, and at the Sun•og:ce, 112, Strand. TO CORRESPONDENTS. W. M. T.," of Lothbury, will find a communication await ing him at our office, in reference to the " Medley" of Mr. Tennyson. 1 liE WEATIIER.—SuN OFFICE, MARCH 19 rIIIRM33IETAR, Lowoet, 33 ;;highest, 47 ; Noon, 43 , BA ROMETBR, 29.23. WIND E.; morning, fine; afterneon, rain. MARCIE 20. THERM JDILTER, Lowest, 35; Highest, 48 ; Noon, 43 . BAnomETER, 29.01. WIND S.W.—Rain, with occasional sunshine. Hi a .11 WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY. Nfornin/.. 7 minutes after 8. Evening .. 31 minutcs after 3 tet j: - 5 . - ; 4 , • i k ik Af, , 4 41 1 A -41. sip ." . -.1 • ; ,A -!, er • NI , Ito vir • ' 011'0114M LONDON, MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1818 This evening is the anniversary of the death— the.premature and suspicious death—of the son of NAPOLEON. Born as no other mortal was ever born, either before or since, a KING—a KING too, like TARQUIN, of the eternal city, Rome—proclaimed an Emperor during 1815 in the crisis of a grand poli tical catastrophe —an exile amidst the imperial splendours of Schoenbrunn : living in a perpetual antithesis of circumstance in the gloom and the glory of his name, in the depths of misfortune and on the pinnacle of prosperity—the Duc n REICGSTADI existed in an accidental agony of events, and perished as the expiation of greatness. Since the period of his dissolution—what occur rences have illustrated the history of France !—what strides liberty has made from Paris throughout the continent ! what a diffusion'of liberal ideas there bas been radiating from the Place de la Bastille to the farthermost extremities of Christendom ! To condense the facts which have transpired within the boundaries of France in the compass of a paragraph, we should say that Royalty has sacrificed the last TBE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, MARCFI 20, 1848 wgis of its authority, the vegis of the popular affections, and that it has sacrificed this through the pride, the cupidity, and the duplicity of a single man ; we should say that the sins of a Revolutionary dynasty—the younger dynasty of the Bourbons — have suffused with the same dismal hue the rather incongrous deeds of its representatives, the diseased demagoguism of Egalite, and the depraved despotism ef his son, the diabolical cruelty of the one Duc D'ORLEANS in the vote against Lours XVI., and the equally diabolical, because more deliberate, hypocrisy of the other, in appropriating to himself the crown of his kinsman, and driving CuaanEs X. from the Tuileries to establish in that same place a more stringent, a more formidable, and a more dangerous, because a more subtle and a more concealed system of Absolute Government. To-day is the anniversary of the death of NAPOLEON'S son, and to day France is a Republic—a Republic one and indivisible—a Republic not established by the bourgeoisie, but by the ouvriers,—a Republic established not by a Re volution of Terror and Bloodshed, but by one of Reason and Magnanimity—the consummation of the preceding victories of the people—the final triumph of Democracy, and the permanent assertion of the three great dogmas of civilization, the dogmas of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. What was commenced on the 23d of February was completed on the 17th of March. The people have proved victorious—with moderation, without slaughter, without terrorism, without the sacrifice of the glory of the three days of 1848, they have proved victorious over every obstacle. They have by their wisdom, their calmness, and their unanimity, rendered this not a revolution of a class, but of an entire race. Ever since the flight of Royalty through Neuilly, the ex pulsion of the Count DE Palm from the Chambre des Deputes, and the installation of a Provisional Republic in the Hotel de Ville, the people have been accumulating authority in their own hands. " This time," said they, "we will make sure this time we will not be deceived." Hence it is that the revolutionary outbreak of 1848 has thrust power not into the hands of the bourgeoisie but of the ouvriers. The workers are the masters of France as well as the employers, the men in blouses as well as the more decently clad civilians, the men whose palms are hardened by the pressure of the spade and mattock as well as those which are softened by the delicacy of idleness. The members of the Provisional Administration recognised the ne cessity of all this they saw that the rapid development of real democratic power was essential to the age, to Paris, and to the Revolution, and for this reason they caused acts in extension of the national principle of Equality to follow one another with the utmost possible celerity, with such a celerity, at least, as was consistent with the dignity of republican legislation. With this intention the National Guard was increased by the addition of twenty battalions of volunteers—clothed, not with the customary uniform, but with the loose blouse, indicative of their industrial avocations. Out of the rn same feeling originated that decree of the Provisional Government breaking up the Grenadiers and Light Infantry companies— placing them, indeed, upon a similar footing with the main body, by which arrangement their aristocratic tendencies would be effectually nullified. Thirteen thousand men of these aggrieved companies march( d (unarmed), it will be remembered, to the Hotel de Ville on Thursday—sent a deputation to the Pro visional Ministers demanding the withdrawal of this unpalateable but strictly democratic decree—re ceived by way of reply the declaration that the Government were resolved to stand by their ori ginal_determination under all circumstances, and declared in a momentary paroxysm of rage that on the following day the Compagnies d'Elite would re assemble with arms in their hands, and compel the Administration to retract. Such a retraction would have been a retrograde step on the part of the Revo lutionit would have been the transference of a portion of the newly acquired sovereignty from the people themselves back to the bourgeoisie. The People perceived this. There was no time for hesitation. It will be remembered that during one night of February barricades were erected in all parts of the capital, every class uniting in the work of patriotism. A similar enthusiasm animated the populace on the night of the 16th of March. The Clubs communicated with each other, and before noon on the 17th seventy thousand Parisians debouched from all quarters of the metropolis into the Place of the Hotel de Ville. A deputation proceeded to the Provisional Government, requiring from the Ministers-1. The removal of the troops of' the line-2. Thu postpone ment to the sth of April the election of the officers of the National Guard; and 3. The postponement to the 31st of May the elections for the Na tional :Assembly. In the presence of this vast multitude, the Provisional Ministers reasoned with the deputation, and M. DE LAMARTINE, for himself and for his colleagues, declared his determination to act in a spirit of profound allegiance to the cause of freedom and the Republic, but at the same time re fused to allow any concession whatever to be extorted by the awe inspired by these gigantic demonstrations of armed citizens. Shall it be said after this that the Republican Ministers are without moral or physical bravery ? Was not M. Loins BLANC sustained with a true civic daring when he rejected the arguments of the deputation from a mob of seventy thousand men ? Was not M. ALPIIONSE DE LAMARTINE inspired with tne Genius of Courage, of Eloquence, of Statesmanship, and of Exalted He roism when he peremptorily refused the wishes of these seventy thousand men ? and yet, doing so, he, an unarmed civilian, without a rampart of guards to protect him, with only his oratory as his breast plate, poured into their ears those words of tire, with which he can so readily inflame the imaginations of men, and sent them homewards with acclamations, and with a renewed confidence in the abilities of the Provisional Government. Meanwhile, the Compagnies d'Elite endeavoured to proceed in an armed mass towards the Hall of Legislation, but found thsir way obstructed by the vastness of the aEsemblid concourse. Here occurred the last and InoA memorable of the victories of de mocracy. Not a blow was struck, not a sword was drawn, not a gun was fired, but the insolence of these arrogant divisions of the National Guard bowed down before the cslm and awful majesty of the people. The Compagities d'Elite dispersed. By this occurrence the Revolution has been completed— the Republic has been securely rooted in France— and the Provisional Government has acquired an ac cession of popularity—a popularity which must henceforth defy opposition. At the Stafford Assizes last week, three persons were placed upon their trial, charged upon the Coroner's inquisition with the crime cf manslaughter. The grand jury had previously ignored the bill that had been preferred against the same parties for the alleged homicide—the verdict of the coroner's jury, however, required that an investigation should take place before the Court itself. No counsel appeared either for the prosecution or defence, and the presiding Judge, Mr. Justice CEESSWELL, stated that he had looked into the depositions, and found that there was no case whatever against the prisoners, and it is said " that he severely censured the coroner for putting the county to expense by sending such cases for trial." Nothing, however, was said as to the expense an annoyance to which these innocent men had been so wantonly and im properly exposed. It is imp oss ibl e t o ca l cu l a t e th e a mount of mischief and thatinjurymied to appear inflictedear in a ll may b upon any person by being co court of justice to answer a criminal charge. He may lose a situation, the duties of which he had faithfully and efficiently discharged up to the period )f his arrest, he may be exposed to the demoralization consequent upon being placed in contact with the most depraved and abandoned characters. Al though presumed by law to be innocent until a jury shall have returned an unfavourable verdict, he is practically treated as if his guilt were undoubted. Every indulgence is denied. He is not merely detained in gaol for safe custody, but he is subjected to the most stringent prison regulations, and no relaxation is allowed, however manifest his innocence may be. He is coin mitted for trial by a competent authority, whether a coroner or a magistrate, and it is essential that he should have a foretaste of the punishment due to un doubted guilt. lie may be compelled to un dergo heavy and ruinous expenses in order that his defence may be properly con ducted. Although the prosecution may be wholly owing to the vindictive and malicious feelings of some private individual, it is nominally carried on at the suit of the Crown, and no costs can be given against the Crown. The expenses of a prosecution may, and generally are, provided for out of the county rates ; but, although the prisoner may leave the court without the slightest stai❑ on his character, and may have established the groundlessness of the charge to the perfect satisfaction of the entire Court, no re muneration whatsoever can be given to him for his heavy outlay. Many, too, will hear of the charge who may not be informed of the triumphant acquittal of the accused, and thus his repu tation will be blemished to a certain extent amongst those who are not intimately acquainted with him. We find, then, the victim suffering in purse, in person, and character, and perhaps his whole prospects in life blighted, because some worshipful magistrate has taken a flippant and careless view of his case, and committed the accused for trial, although every circumstance rendered it a matter of certainty that the proceedings would terminate in an acquittal. There is nothing of greater importance to the com munity in general than that magistrates should ex ercise the enormous powers conferred upon them with judgment and discretion. They are, in fact, intended not merely for bringing guilty parties to justice, but also to prevent their fellow-subjects from being an noyed by unfounded accusations. As a grand jury should not return a true bill against a party unless there is such evidence against him as to justify a petty jury in returning an adverse verdict, a magis trate should not send a person to trial unless there is a fair and reasonable prospect of a conviction. He is to examine fully into all the cir cumstances of the case, he should maturely consider the several facts, and if he feels the slightest doubt he should dismiss the party from the bar ; but if, on the contrary, the testimony is sufficiently strong to warrant a com mittal, he should cautiously abstain from expressing any opinion of the prisoner's guilt which could by possibility prejudice the accused on his trial. Magistrates, however, too frequently forget them selves, and evince strange indiscretion in these respects. We repeatedly hear of their telling the prisoner that no jury could entertain a doubt upon the case ! that a conviction is certain, &c., and also find persons exposed to all the inconvenienoe we have before alluded to, on the most trivial and insufficient grounds. The case of Colonel Mown; which was tried at the Middlesex Sessions last week, was one of singular hardship, and in which the magistrate might most properly have exercised his discretion. That gentle man, who had ever maintained an unblemished repu tation, and who was looked upon by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance as a gentleman of the highest honour and integrity, was charged with having stolen a Bible and Prayer-book from a chapel in Kentish-town. It appeared that some time previ ously he had lost a dearly loved wife in childbirth ; that on the morning of the day in question he had received intelligence of the serious illness of his eldest daughter, and that in order to soothe his excited feelings he had gone into the chapel to see the several monuments contained therein. He came at length to one which appeared singularly applicable to his own case. It had been erected by a person who had suffered a similar bereavement to the me mory of his partner, and referred to a text of Scrip ture which he became anxious to examine more closely. It being nearly dark at the time, he took a Bible from one of the pews near to the window in order to do so, and wrote down the verse on a slip of paper, which he put in his pocket. He then placed the book upon a bench close to where he was standing being so much affected at the time, as to omit return ing it to the exact place from which he had taken it, and left the church, hav ing previously given a small silver coin to the verger, by whom he had been accompanied. After he had left the church, the verger missed the book and pursued him, when he immediately returned. The book was subsequently found lying on the floor, close to the bench on which he had placed it, from which it had probably been thrown by the skirt of the verger's coat, when hurrying in pursuit. It was not at any time seen in his possession ; the only fact was, that he had taken the book in the presence of the officer, and had omitted to return it to the exact spot. He received the highest character from several gentlemen who had known him for many years, who explained the circumstances of the loss of his wife, and the deep affliction he had suffered ; his explanation was corroborated by the paper on which he had copied the verse of Scripture ; but notwithstanding all this lie was sent to trial, and bail to a very large amount insisted upon. On the trial the evidence on his behalf was stopped by the Court ; the jury, without hesitation, returned a verdict of not guilty. The presiding Judge declared that he left the court without the slightest stain or blemish on his charac ter, a statement in which the attending justices, the jury, and the crowded auditory fully concurred. What now can compensate this injured gentleman for what he has suffered while detained away from his family and friends with so degrading a charge impending over him? All which would have been avoided if the magistrate had used a little more cau tion, and evinced some greater regard for that which it is his especial duty to respect—the liberty of the subject. Intelligence up to the 13th has been received from Lisbon. A modification of the Ministry, which would give to RODERIGO DA FONSECA. MAGALHAES and to AVILA seats in the Cabinet, was considered not im probable. The Due D'AusfiLE and the Prince and Princess DE JOINYILLE (the latter the sister of the Queen of PORTUGAL) had arrived in Lisbon from Algiers. They only remained in Lisbon two days, and left for England on the same day the packet sailed. Madrid papers to the 12th have arrived. It was said that the Duchess of MONTrENSIER was expected to arrive at Bilboa. The entrlists under the command of the nephews of TRISTANY have appeared in force in Catalonia . The Duke D'ATJMALE and the Prince D E J OINVILLE, after visiting Malaga, had proceeded to Gibraltar. ELECTION COMMITTEES. (THIS DAY.) AYLESBURY. The Aylesbury Election Committee re-assembled this morning, Mr. R. Palmer in the chair. liumphery Bull, general agent to Lord Chandos, and occasionally for the Duke of Buckingham, proved that the instructions he gave for treating the voters who were tenants of the Duke, were to fulfil a promise ho long before made to them. The teliants had once or twice complained to him of their 'having to go all the way to Stow to pay their rents, and in order to quiet them he promised that they should have a wino feast. That wine feast he gave them at ono of the Aylesbury inns. lie had no directions whatever from Mr. Deering or any of his agents as to this treating. DERBY. The Derby Election Committee reassembled this morning, Mr. Childers in the chair. At the sitting of the Committee, The CHAIRMAN intimated, after hearing counsel, that it was the wish of the Committee that the petitioners should confine themselves to five specific cases of bribery, but if, during the enquiry, the parties found themselves in a situation to prove other instances of bribery, the Committee reserved to themselves the power of going into them. Samuel Holmes, a freeman of Derby was then called to prove that at the last election nearly the whole of the freemen of the borough were placed upon a fictitious committee, and paid so much a day for their imagi nary services. The consideration for placing names upon the Committee was that the parties ehould vote for Mr. Strutt. Mrs. Bray's new novel, " Trials of Domestic Life," in 3 vols., is published this day by Mr. Colburn, and may now be had at all the libraries. The following popular novels are also just published :-2. Angels, by the author of " Emilia Wyndham," 3 vols.-3. Adventures of a Medical Student, by the late R. Douglas, surgeon, R.N., 3 vols.— 4. Leonora, a Love Story, 3 vols.-5. James the Second, an Historical Romance, edited by W. 11. Ainsworth, Esq , 3 vols.-6. Town and Country; or the Days of the Regency, by Mrs. Trollope, 3, vols.-7. The Hall and the Hamlet, by William Howitt, 2 vols. Also just ready, Mrs. Armytage, or Female Domination, by Mrs. Gore, forming the new volume of " Colburn'a Standard Novels," price ss. bound, with portrait. BRISTOL SUOAR-MARIERT, MARCH IT.—The mar ket has been very dull this week; and, in the absence of supplies, the transac tions have been un i m p or t an t. The refined market is q uiet.—Bristol Mercury. INSURREt',TIONS IN V lENNA AND BERLIN. RESIGNATION OF PRINCE METTERNICH. The accounts from the Austrian dominions are im portant Prince METTERNICH had dissolved the Hungarian Diet, in consequence of which Hungary had, it was said, thrown off the yoke of Austria, and proclaimed a republic. This news, however, has not been confirmed. An emeute broke out at Vienna on the 13th. The students attacked the arsenal and were repulsed. On the 14th the EMPEROR had issued an appeal to the burgher corps, calling upon them to strengthen their force in order to prevent a recurrence of the lament able scenes of the preceding day, and to secure a con tinuance of the then existing tranquillity. His MAJESTY hoped that his people would recognise in the measures he had adopted another proof of his paternal regard and protection, and that order would be speedily restored. Prince METTERNICH, who had strenuously resisted all reforms, and who declared in the Cabinet that he would rather throw himself into the arms of Russia than give way to the movement, and had ordered the advance of troops to Ulm, to prevent Liberal mani festations among the smaller states of Germany, has been forced to give in. He resigned on the 14th, and Counts KOLOWRATII and MONTECUCULLI hare been entrusted with the task of forming a new Ministry. Thui Austria has entered upon the path of progress. The insurrection of the peasants in Wurtemburg has been put down. An insurrection broke out in Berlin on the 13th, which was attended with loss of life, in consequence of an attack on the people by the troops. The cor respondent of the Cologne Gazette gives the following account of this outbreak. His letter is dated March 13, ten o'clock at night : "Whilst we are writing strong detachments of troops are posted at each corner of the principal streets, and from time to time we hear shouts, followed by a charge of cavalry. The tranquillity of the city, however, it is expected, will be restored. The disturbance was created by the appearance of a gendarme in the street. He was hissed and hooted, and retreated to his guardhouse. A body of cuirassiers and dragoons, followed by a strong body of infantry, charged the people, of whom several were severely wounded. A serious collision took place between the people and the troops near the palace. The latter were struck with paving stones, but they succeeded in making several prisoners." The Prussian Universal Gazette states, that on the 14th inst. a deputation of magistrates and delegates from the city of Berlin presented the KING with an address in consequence of the events of the preceding day. His MAJESTY replied as follows " I receive your address with pleasure. When agita tion reigns everywhere we cannot expect that we should remain tranquil, and we ought to congratulate ourselves that in a city in which so many elements of disturbance exist, order should not have been more seriously dis turbed. Even the occurrence of last evening should not cause any apprehension, for the citizens gave proofs of the greatest moderation. As regards the address, my motto is free people and free sovereigns.' We must both be free in order to secure the prosperity of the nation. As to the passage in the address respecting the development of the constitution, I have only to remark that we must not be too hasty. The history of a neigh bouring country, where fifteen constitutions succeeded each other, and in which the entire edifice lately fell to pieces, sufficiently proves it. We cannot build a house in six months which would require one year and a half, nor can we build on sand. As regards Germany, her fate is not in my hands, but I will use every effort that in this pericd of crisis she may become united, strong, and great. I feel an interest in her welfare equally with that of Prussia." The following is an extract from a private letter : " BERLIN, MARCH 16, 1848. " My dear Sir,--The events which have taken place at Vienna, and which we learned this morning, ate another proof of the facts that the year 1848 is one of the most remarkable in modern history. "A most glorious revolution has been achieved inAustria, equal to that of 1830 ! On the 13th, a number of citi zens assembled in the streets, were harangued by the students of the University, .and wished to draw up a petition to the Emperor, to be presented by the States of Lower Austria, assembled in diet at Vienna, demand ing-1. The immediate dismission of Metternich en d Sedluitzky (the odious Police Minister); 2. A Consti tution on a broad and liberal basis; 3. Liberty of the Press. The soldiers were called out ; in one of the squares a captain of Horse Guards cut down a student who was addressing the people, and that act was the signal for the death of tyranny in Austria. The officer was tern from his horse end bound, a student as raised upon it in his stead, and the soldiers (mostly Italians) declared at once, and unanimously, for the people. They accompanied the citizens to the " Burg ;" a depu tation was sent to, and admitted, by the Emperor, who at once granted the concessions claimed by the people. Metternich and Sedluitzky, and the unpopular Princes, have left Vienna, and the capital is tranquil. " I am sorry to say I cannot repeat the same of Ber lin ; the excitement prevailing is immense. The streets are crowded, and as soon as night sets in, thousands and tens of thousands of the rabble assemble, and insult the soldiers. Many individuals of both classes have been killed and wounded, but we hope the King will to day proclaim liberty of the press, by which measure the ex citement would be greatly allayed. Of course all small German states have had their revolutions, but nobody talks of them. The Duke of Anhalt Dessau has even been forced to give up his domains, to bo divided among the peasants ! We suffer immensely, of course ; every sort of business is at a stand-still, and credit is a word unknown. " This evening the press in Prussia will be declared free, in consequence of an address of the booksellers and printers of Berlin, which I assisted at in drawing up, and where I and Mr. Decker were the only persons who took the King's side. Paynad made a revolutionary speech ! Germany is free ; may it now grow rich ! " Yours sincerely, * * I * The following was received from llull last evening by Electric Telegraph : SEVEN P.M. The llelen I`,l‘Gregor, Captain FROST, arrived at six o'clock this evening, having left Hamburgh twenty. four hours later than the Victoria. That city was tranquil. _ _ A private letter, dated Hamburgh, 17th, states— " The last accounts from Berlin are of this day's date by train which loft that capital at seven this morn ing, and reached this at three this afternoon. The disturbances had somewhat subsided. The troops were standing firm to the lima, who seems deter mined not to grant all the people demand. It is much to be feared that peace will not be restored without further bloodshed." HULL, SUNDAY EVENING. By the Victoria steamer, Captain DICKENSON, arrive.d this morning frcm llamburgh, whence she sailed on Friday morning, we have advices from Berlin to Thursday morning. The populace there are stated to be still in a state of turbulence, if not actual insurrection. On Wednesday night there had been a very serious collision between the people and the military, the students being very prominent among the people, acting as their leaders, and bearing the brunt of the conflict. Ten deaths resulted, and there were upwards of a hundred wounded. The following are extracts from a ITainburgh paper of the 17th :_... " BERLIN ; MARCH 16, 3 P.m. " The King is wavering. He has already con ceded the institution of a Burgher Guard, which was included in the constitutional reforms demanded by the people. The Ministry have refused to act unless on the solicitation of the burghers. The armed police manifest every disposition to conciliate the people. " The petition for the abolition of the censorship of the press is granted by the King. " A deputation of 200 students has waited on the Prince of Prussia to demand the withdrawal of the troopz, and to inform him that in case of refusal they would instantly arm, and resist them in the event of their attacking the people. " A collision has taken place between the military and the civilians. Some barricades have been erected, and the bridges have been drawn up. " The soldiers have charged several times, and many have been wounded, and some killed. The Berlin burghers are now fully aroused, and it will be very extraordinary if more decisive results are not obtained this evening." ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS. By the Flanders and Hamburgh mails, which arrived this morning, we have received German papers which give the following additional particulars of the recent events at Berlin and Vienna : " THE DISTURBANCES AT BERLIN, MARCH 16. These disturbances were commenced by the mob, who collected in large crowds in the courtyard of the palace, and attacked the settinel on duty with flag-stones, which they tore up. They were repeatedly desired to with draw, but :replied by a volley of stones, so that it was necessary to call out the cavalry to clear the courtyard of the palace. The multitude then marched in wild disorder down the prin:ipal streets, and endeavoured to re-assemble and keep off the soldiers by erecting barri cades and drawing up the bridges. The soldiery, which were occupied in removing these obstacles, were again met with a volley of stones, and it was necessary to have recourse to aracs. Order could not be restored without bloodshed. The burgher guard was sworn in, and every precautionary measure resorted to for the peace of the city. " ELEVEN O'CLOCK AT NIGIIT.—The streets were quiet, and order appeared to be completely estored.— Universal Prussian Gazette, March 17. " VIENNA.—PROCLAMATION OF TUE EMPEROR ( F AUSTRIA.—To secure the peace of this capital, which has ben so greatly disturbed, his Majesty the Emperor has been pleased to command that all the students, with the exception of foreigners, shall be put under arms, subject to suitable regulations. " His Majesty expects that all the burgher guard will strengthen it as much as possible, and co• operate enegetically for the preservation of peace. " His Majesty has already formed a committee to deliberate upon measures suitable to the present exigen cies, ai,d will add to it, not only members of the State, but also of the civil body. " His Majesty expects that a new proof of his pa ternal care will be seen in those measures, and that peace will be restored, otherwise his Majesty would with pain be compelled to call in the force of arms.— Wiener Zeitung, March 14. " Prince Metternich, Chancellor of State of the House and of the Court, has resigned his post into the hands of his Majesty the Emperor. The formation of a new Ministry is said to have been confided to Count Kolowrat and Count Montecuculi.— Universal Prussian Gazelle, March 17. " The Prussian Gazette of the 17th ult. says that intel ligence had just arrived from Vienna, that in consequence of the urgent representation of several members of the Austrian State, and the promise of the Emperor to grant speedy reforms, had quieted the popular tumult, and that peace was restored. " The Auysburg Gazette, of the 14th, says that an address to his Majesty has been presented by the nobles of Milan, laying their requests and protestations at the 4 bot of the throne. The sending of the troops to Italy is on the decline; but, on the other hand, it is stated that an Austrian Corps of Observation is shortly to be assem bled in the Rhine, and, like Belgium and Holland, to place the troops on a footing of war in case of emer gency. " VIENNA, MARCH 14.—The following is a concise survey of the events of yesterday at Vienna:— " The opening of the session of the Lower Austrian Chamber of Deputies yesterday brcught together such a large concourse of the upper classes that even the depu ties had a difficulty in effecting an entrance. " The business of the day was commenced, but scarcely half an hour had elapsed, when a mass of people forced their way into the hull, and several individuals demanded in a loud tone radical reforms in the Constitution. Count Montecuculi, Marshal of the Diet, who possesses great popularity and judgment, said a few words, and pro mised to submit to the Emperor the petition which had :he day before been decided:upon by the Representatives; and, accordingly, accompanied by an immense body of the populace, immediately repaired to the palace. Atter considerable difficulty he obtained access to the Arch duke Ludwig,Chief of the Home Department, by whom tie was informed that there was no disposition to make concessions. It was, however, determined to await the result of a Cabinet Council, which was immediately summoned. The Marshal of the Diet, and the people who accompanied him, waited in vain for their resolu don from twelve to four o'clock, and when the result was communicated to the large body of people assem oled without, the indignation of the people knew no bounds. The students headed the multitude, and harangued them from the steps cf the house of Assembly. The tumult continually increased, and the mob amounted to from 60,000 to 100,000 men. Sud denly the troops appeared, and fired among the people to disperse them: ten or twelve persons were killed and many wounded, among whom was a student. Meanwhile, the number of the troops and the mass of the people increased still more. Four pieces of cannon were placed upon St. Stephen Plats, and the cannoneers stood by the guns with a burning match in their hands. The workmen attacked the Bureaux of the Police, and even some barricades were erected. The alarm drum was beat, and the Burgher Guard called out. The Burgher Guard speedily appeared armed, and were received by the populace with loud acclamations. They now repaired en masse to the Palace, and were informed that Prince Metternich bad given in his resignation, and that the wishes of the people should be attended to. " The people were perfectly satisfied with this decla ration, and paraded the streets with demonstrations of joy till midnight. By command of the police the city was illuminated. Save the destruction of the police office, no damage was done; but all the shops were closed by way of precaution. The students who patrolled all night with the Burgher Guard; were supplied by the Government with arms from the arsenal. Tho City Gardens were closed during the commotions, and troops stationed, in order to prevent the ingress of the invaders. Tho people, however, forced the gates, and they made their way into the city. The commotion which prevailed cannot be described, and it was of course quite impossible to transact any business at the Bourse. No disturbances took place during the night, but as the troops were still drawn up in front of the military establishment, a renewal of yesterday's scene was greatly apprehended, and accordingly, at ten o'clock in the morning, a deputation of eight armed burghers repaired to the place to declare that the burghers would guarantee the peace of the city if the military were withdrawn. After a long deliberation, this was agreed to, and the various posts are now occupied by the burghers' guard, which, in conjunction with the burghers not in uniform, but carrying rod and white banners, patrol the streets and maintain order. " The proclamation of the Emperor in the iViemar Gazette of this morning has not given satisfaction. " In consequence of new representations the Emperor has since accorded—' Liberty to the people, and the establishment of a National Guard.' The latter is to be organised by Count floyad. " The deliberations respecting the other concessions still continue. " To-day no business whatever was done at the Bourse, and nothing was dono in the funds.—llaniburgh Borsen Halle, Marsh 17. LATEST; INLELLIGENCE FROM BERLIN. According to a telegraphic dispatch, dated Berlin, Friday, the 17th, five o'clock, p.m , which arrived at Cologne at half-past six, order was restored, and that metropolis continued quiet. The KING had returned from Potsdam in the after noon of the 15th. THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. PROCEEDINGS AT PARIS. We have received the Paris papers of Saturday. The armed demonstration of the people in support of the Provisional Government against the demands of the corps d'elite of the National Guards, an account of which appeared in The Sun of Saturday, passed off quietly. The assemblage of the people was caused by the following placard, posted up at an early hour in the morning. " The people during the combat were heroic, after the victory were generous, and now are sufficiently magna nimous to refrain from inflicting punishment. They are calm, because they are powerful and just. Let evil pas sions, let wounded interests, beware of provoking them ! The people are called upon to give a high moral and social direction. It is their duty to fraternally call to order such misled men as may still try to maintain pri vileged bodies in the bosom of our equality ! They look with a severe eye upon these manifestations against that Minister who has given so many plidges to the revolu tion. Let the people then assemble this day, the 17th, at ten in the morning, in the Place de la Revolution, and there express their will. We have already shed our blood in defence of the revolution, and are ready to shed it again. 'We will wait —we, whci are often in want of the neces3aries of life. All who at this hour march against the revolution are guilty of the crime of lese humanity. To us, then, citizens Rally round the Provisional Government I Let us again assure it that we are ready to give it our concurrence in all measures for insuring order, unity, and the public safety. Vive la llepubique. " SOBRI " GANNEAU. " CAIIAIGNE. " LECIIALLIER. " PILIIES. " IMBERT." " ROZIERES. The people consider this a great triumph for the party of " the Progress ;" and on Friday night they traversed the Boulevards from the Place de la Bastille to the Madeleine, calling for lights. The citizens along the line illuminated their houses, and all passed off quietly. Tho IV eniteur contains the following important decree imposing additional taxes : . _ . " The Provisional Government, considering that the interest of the Republic requires that powerful assistance should be immediately afforded to labour, industry, and commerce ; considering that it is not loss necessary nor loss urgent to re-organise the military forces of the Republic, decrees— " There shall be raised temporarily, and for the year 1848, 45 centimes additional on the entire of the four direct contributions of that year. " The centimes bearing on the contribution levied off landed property shall be at the charge of the proprietors alone, notwithstanding any stipulation to the contrary contained in any lease or convention. The amount of those temporary centimes to be immediately demandable without any further notice to the taxpayers. The ex penses of the collection of those additional centimes are fixed by the inspectors at one-fourth of the per centago paid on ordinary contributions. No additional salary is to be paid to the general or particular collectors. " Made at the Government Council, the 16th of March, 1848." The Moniieur contains likewise the following de• tree relative to the payment of Treasury bonds : " The Provisional Govarnraent, considering that the fallen Government has left a floating debt to the Republic payable immediately or at au approaching period, and which on 24th February last amounted to not less than 872,000,000 f. ; considering that the Royal bonds, of which a part has already been paid from the Treasury the Republic, still figure in the floating debt for a snot of 274,539,900 f.; considering that these bonds are for the greater part the property of capitalists whose interests are not directly connected with those of industry and commerce; considering that those bonds will not remain unproductive in the hands of the holders, inasmuch as the interest will continue to be puid on them at the rate of 5 per cent.—decrees, on the proposition of the Minister of Finance, that from the dote of the promulgation of the present decree until the decision of the National As- sembly, the holders of royal bonds created previous to the 24th of February, 1848, may exchange them for coupons of the national loan in Five per Cents. at par. In case such exchange is not acupted, those bonds will be paid in cash at the public Treasury within six months from the day of their falling due. " Article 2. The Treasury bonds issued in place of cash, or as a renewal of bonds become due by the de partment of Finance since the establishment of the Republic, will of full right be repaid in legal coin. " Article 3. The Minister of Finance and member of the Provisional Government is charged with the execu tion of the present decree. Made in Paris at a Government Council held the 16th of March, 1848." The Moniteur contains the following decree, plac ing 60,000,000 f. at the disposal of the Minister of Finance, for the encouragement of agriculture, manufactures, and commerce:— " The Provisional Government, in consideration of the decree, dated this day, which imposes 45 centimes additional on the amount of the four direct taxes; con sidering that one of the first duties of the Government of the Republic is to alleviate the distress which during four years has caused such injury to agriculture, manu factures, and commerce; considering that credit is the most urgent necessity of those three elements of public credit; considering that the greater number of private establishments are paralysed; considering that it is necessary to supply the manufacturers with the means of securing employment for the numerous operatives employed in their factories; decrees— " Article I.—A sum of 60,000,000 f. is placed at the disposal of the Minister of Finance. " Article 2.—This sum of 60,000,000 f. shall be divided between the various workshops which, according to the terms and following the disposition of our decree of the 9th of March, 1848, shall be successively formed in Paris and in the departments, and in all the great agri cultural manufacturing and commercial centres. " Article 3.—The division shall be based on the par ticular nature and the proportional importance of the necessities of the different localities. " Article 4. —The Minister of Finance, member of the Provisional Government, is charged with the execution of the present decree. " Made in Paris at the Government Council, the 16th of March, 1848." The election for officers of the National Guard has been postponed, at the request of the people, to the sth of April. The following are the reasons given by the Moniteur for this postponement : " Our desire, our interest, our dearest wish is to make that vigorous population enter into the National Guard, whose instincts of order and organization have produced in the procession of yesterday a picture which is our pride. The Provisional Government wishes that all citizens should exercise their rights, that the National Guards should, not only in principle but in fact, be an armed people. Already the National Guards, which on the Ist of February only amounted to 56,751, form to-day an effective force of 190,299 men. What men, what parties could be so senseless as to hope to carry out ideas which are for ever re ceived in the face of that democratic force, and which, already established in the capital, will soon be °stab din all the departments. The Provisional Govern ment, which wishes to allow citizens the time to inscribe themselves, wishes also to allow them the opportunity of meeting, :electing, and discussing the merits of the different candidates for the rank of officers. It is on this account that we prolong the elections of the officer; to the sth of April." A deputation of the Irish, residing in Paris, yes terday went up to present an address of felicitation to the Provisional Government. After the reading of the address, M. LEONARD, a member of the deputation, said— " Combatants of February,—.l come, under the aus pic.:s of the Municipal Council of the town of Seas, to ask to be admitted into the great French family, and to continua to aid the cause of liberty, which I have as sisted in establishing. I come to depose the flag of Ireland in the hands of the Provisional Government; may it for ever wave in unison with those of their brethren." M. LAmaßTlNE,4llember of the Provisional Govern ment, replied in the following terms : " Citizens of Ireland,,-I regret that the whole of the Provisional Government who have just withdrawn, after the serious business! of the day, have nut the satisfaction and pleasure of `...hearing the address you have just presented. Ireland, has inscribed as her motto the noble words of the Martyr, whose me mory you have just recalled to our minds. Let no slavish hand engrave an inscripflon on my tomb till Ireland be free.' These words havcipbecome a truth for your country, a prohecy of your religion, and soon, I hope, of your complete Constitutional , independence.— (Cries of " Bravo, bravo!") The great man, whose name you recal to us (O'Connell) has taught the world the most energetic, although the wisest means, for the people to regain their rights; he created what he himself called, by a denomination borrowed from liberty itself, peaceful agitation. This agitation has entitled Ireland for several years past to the admiration of the world. And I have not the least shadow of a doubt, that after having successively conquered religious liberty, and ar rived so near to constitutional liberty and independence, it will ultimately procure for you the full enjoyments of this portion of your nationality. It is in this spirit, gentle men, that the new French Republic receives the testimo nials of sympathy you this day offer up to her. Know that the heart of France has never been closed to Ireland, even under a state of despotism—(Cries of " Vivo la Repub. liquo")—it has always beat high with the emotions of our generous country, and if I required any other proof, it is in the adoption of the noble citizen mho comes to offer his services to the Republic. how could we refuse to recognise him, when we acknowledge the whole of you as French citizens ? "—(Applause.) M. ICARD, Professor of the Irish College, here said : • " Gentlemen—Allow me, as much as lies in my power; to repair an involuntary misunderstanding. The mem bers of the Irish college, having been invited to accom pany their countrymen, left the college with that inten tion ; but, strangers to the locality, they have been lost in the crowd, and I have just heard that they have repaired to the column of July, thinking to meet the members of the Provisional Government. This, lem persuaded, will explain their absence, for I know their sentiments well, and their sympathy for the French re volution, alike magnanimous, peaceful, and glorious, and from which their Government will learn that Govern• ments on the present day ought not to rely upon phy sical force, but upon the sympathy they have the happi ness and the honour to command." LAMARTINE replied "Be good enough, Sir, to tell the pupils of the Irish seminary that, if the Provisional Government has not had the satistaetton of hearing them, it has had the pleasure of seeing them from the windows of the Hotel de Ville. Pray, thank them, and tell them that the liberty acquired in February by the French people is not hostile to the human conscience . . France glorifies herself, on the contrary, in finding in her religion the source of her liberty, and those who fraternize with her in the sen timents of religion will be doubly brothers."—(LouLl approbation.) The deputation then. withdrew, amidst cries :of " Vive la Republique !" " Vive le Gouvernement Provisoire l" When the members of the Irish College went up to the hotel de Ville yesterday, some of them got mixed up with the crowd, who treated them with great re spect, and cried " Vive la Religion !" On their re turn many of the "people accompanied them, and, repeated the same demonstrations of respect. The Aloniteur of Sunday contains the following, official announcement in relation to this reception df the Mill deputation :-- "The English Ambassador having demanded friendly explanations with respect to the fact of an Irish flag having been presented yesterday at the Hotel de Ville, the Minister oVForeign Affairs has replied to him that Franca did noViceognise any other flag in England 'but that of the., three united kingdoms. He added, that in replying to the Irish, he made no use of any ex pression which was not in conformity with that thought, at the same time that he could not but mani fest the sympathies of France for reli g i ous an d lib eral Ireland." The Moniteur adds— "It is by a typographical error that the Moniteur of this morning makes M. Lamartine say that the Republic recognises the Irish as French citizens. The phrase was addressed to a citizen of the name of De Sons, who is of Irish origin, who had joined the deputation, and who had come to offer—his services to the Provisional Government. lie was the only citizen to whom M. de Larnartine replied, "The Republic congratulat4 itself on your being naturalised in France, and adopts you as a French citizen.'" The new sf. pieces of the Republic were' issued to the public on Friday. They are well executed. The Orleans Railway Company has issued a notice to the holders of its bonds, stating that, being unable at present to pay them off, it is obliged to demand a delay of six months, for which period It will pay the interest in advance at the rate of five per cent. per annum. The company declares, that having been authorised to provide for the execution of works called for by the increased traffic on the line, it had collected together, in order to meet its engage ments, a sum of more than four millions, a great part of which was in bons du trisor. The finan cial crisis having rendered it impossible to make these securities available, it has found itself under the necessity of demanding the indUlgence just named. The company declares that after a time, when the present crisis was over, it would be in a position to meet all its engagements. The elements of it pros' purity remained the same, and its creditors sn'i shareholders would, it doubted not, place as iauct confidence in the directors now as preViously. The Bank of France will not be able to issue it° notes of ma. before some days. It has commeacesi giving specie for notes to such persons as prove, by the signatures of the commissary of police and inqor of the arrondissement, that they require the s:rno, pay their workmen. The bank in such cases gives 0 much as 5COf. in specie out of each I,ooof. note. At a meeting of the shareholders in the house of BAUDON and and Co., which was held on Friday, it was determined to wind up the affairs of the house amicably as speedily as possible. The Provisional Government have issued a decree for the erection of a mor ument to the memory of Marshal NEY on the very spot where he was shut. The Provisional Government have received dl5 patches from General CAVAIGNAC, the new Governor of Algiers, dated Oran, March 8. The Governor announces that he has taken possession of the cum mand of the army of Africa, and of the govern►nent of Algeria. He was to leave Oran for Algiers on the same day. He declares that the spirit of the arm,' and the inhabitants of Algeria towards the Republic are excellent. Some of the National Guards of the first legion have sent letters to the journals, declaring that the manifestation of Thursday did not originate with the whole of that legion, for there was a very strong opposition set up against it ; and that a great many who were induced to concur in it had since greatly re• gretted it. The second, and some other legions, have published similar letters. Galignanis Messenger publishes the following just remarks on the absurd reports as to the state of Paris, which the partisans of the expelled house of Orleans/ with what intention it is easy to guess, are indus triously circulating in this country : "We find the following in several of the 1...r.d0il papers A letter from Folkstone, dated last tvLnii after noticing the numerous arrivals of English from the opposite coast goes on to say—" There are persons who ridicule the fears and apprehensions of our countrl men in removing themselves and their families from Paris, but, if lam correctly informed, a ' reign of tenet has been established there in a small and quiet way. lady who arrived this morning states, that she ordered e. dress to be made up for her, the usual charge for which would have been about 12f. When it was sent home she was not a little astonished to find that a most extor tionate demand of upwards of 70f. was made. On her refusal to pay so monstrous a sum, she, was imputhntly threatened with the vengeance of the mob, who, she was told, would soon chase all the British out of Paris. Under the fear of finding herself exposed to the fury of the populace, the lady eventually compounded for 01.9 and left Paris as quickly as she could. This is by no means the only instance in which the fears of urpro tected English residents in Paris have been worked upon as a means of extorting money, and this may, in tact, partly account for the breaking up of so many English es tablishmen ts." The above is a fair specimen of the pretended descriptions given in the various letters to the London papers on the state of Paris. The story of the cx orbitant charge for the dress is probably altogether an invention, if not, why did not the writer give the name . of the impudent extortioner?—who cer tainly deserved the exposure, if the account were true. Paris is certainly unsettled, as must naturally be the case after so violent a charge of Government; but that any rational ground for appre hensions like those above alluded to have for moment existed we are prepared wholly to deny, and we can appeal to hundreds of English residents in Paris and its vicinity, who know France, and who remain in perfect tranquillity, for the truth of this, assertion. We may add to this another contradiction namely, of a statement prominently put forth; that all tatters, without exception, addresssd to English per sons in France are opened by the police. We can positively deny this most mischievous announcement upon the best of all evidence, occular demonstration. We are in the habit of seeing numerous letters ad dressed to English residents, and can undortale posi tively to assert that the charge is utterly unfounded. It has been officially announced in Paris that the Emperor of Russia will not interfere in the internal affairs of France. Up to the hour of going to press our French pipers had not arrived. BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, ILtuca 18. Boulogne and Amiens, s%—Dutch Rhenish, Ih—Northers of France, 2%—Paris and Lyons, I%—Paris and o.leanos 25—Paris and Rouen, 16 1 / 2 —Paris aid Strasbourg, I—Roueu and Havre, 7X. THE QUEEN. The following bulletin of the Queen's . health was issued this morning :-- " Buckingham Palace, March 20, Nine a.m. " The Queen has slept well. " Her Majesty and the Infant Princess are going on quite favourably. " JAMES CLARK,- " CHARLES LOCOCK, " RORT. 'FERGUSON." MARKET NE W S.-(THXS DAY.) CORN EXCHANGE—MONDAY. The arrivals of all articles of English grain for our market, last week, were on a very moderate scale, ectist arise as well as by land carriage. From Ireland and Scotland the receipts were trifling in the extreme. The total imports from abroad were good—via., 2,139 quar ters of Wheat, 2,435 ditto of Barley, 21,488 ditto of Oats, 1,101 ditto of Beans, 205 ditto of Peas, 799 ditto of Tares, 1,267 ditto of Linseed, 56 ditto of rape•ased, and 300'sacks and barrels of Flour. Fresh up ha-day, from Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, &c., we ra. ceived a very moderate supply of Wheat ; and, us a - .good clearance was effected on Friday last, ; the stands were very scantily filled with stanples -of both Red and White, owing to which., and ,the increased attendance of both to wn an d country 'Millers, most of whom were very short of stock, iLe de mand for all descriptions was somewhat activ,, :.t an advance in the prices paid on Monday last of fall- per quarter, and at which, nearly, or quite, the who .e of: the supply was disposed of. Notwithstanding we went well supplied with Foreign Wheat, that article wi t s in improved request. Selected quantities of both 'lcted sad White sold, in most instances, at Is. per quar ter more Money ; and the value of all other kinds was wells upported. Xhe Barley trade was decidedly firm. Malti ug parcels ..were taken somewhat freely, at a rise of Is per quarter. Grinding and Distilling sorts were steady, at very full. prices. For most kinds of Malt we had an improved! demand, but we have no advance to notice on last week's quotations. Good sound Oats were quite as deer, with a firm demand. In the middling and out-of-condition sorts no sales of consequence took place; The sale for Beans was slow, at about last week's, quotations. In 'Peas very little was doing, but we `",astve no decitne to notice in value. Indian Corn and - Meal were neglect's& Flour was in better request, at extreme rates of Vatr.d., CURZENCT PEit 131t1,61AL M 1 AEIUEB, `Arkeat—Essex & _ I .Malt—Clievalair.....• 6', sto 585 Red. .• • • 45s to Ms eats Yorkshire and Ditto, White, New 47s tils Lincolnsh., Feud. 19s 2h Serfolk aid Lin- Potato ooln, lied.— • . 45s 49s Toughs,' and Cork, Ditto, White ••• • • • 47s 64i Black • . IDa Irish, Red ••••• • • • —a —a Cork, White • • lss 215 Ditto, White ••• • • • —is —8 Scotch, Feed • . 2.1 3 24as Aye—Old —s —a Beans—Tick .. :12s 448 N ew . .. • • • • 32s 34s Pigeons 3 8 , 42, arley—Griuding 278 2l's Peas—Grey ... •-- sits 41s Malting .•••• • • • • 20s alls Maple... •••••••• • . :Ss 41s Chevalier .......2ls 32s White..... ..... . 3sis 4ls Malt—Suffolk and Nor- Esthero ...... •• • . 393 413 folk 548 l‘s Flear — Town-lciade .• . 41s 4lis u rowll 46s 63s iSittfolk ...35s 3d. liimstousad Ware sae 57s filtockta Keipislk 3is •38h; 131YIXT8IPX7ZI.D. The past week's importation of foreign stock into London have been somewhat on the increase, add of considerably improved quality, especially as relatr s to the Beasts from Rotterdam awl Harlingen. The. 'neavy losses which many of the shippers sustained last ) ear by the Sheep disposed of in this; market, arising from the miserable condition in which they came to bond, has induced considerable caution iii forwarding that descrip tion of stock in less than a half-fat state ; lattice, an immense number has been ke pt back for the purpo s e of being shipped at some future time. The imports, into. London, since this day se'nnig'ht, have been as um ier : From whence. Beasts. Sheep. Cal,',•e,. lianiburgk 6 . .•• Harlingen Rotterdam Antwerp Bremen ... 19 Amsterdam........ 19 Vianna .- . --. .. .... 117 ... Total 436 ~. sO6 Corresponding week in 12547 ... ICA) 21.1 .o. 22 Difference ..... .57 lesl. 393 more. 87 more. In the northern ports about 42Q head of each kind of stock have been lauded from llemburgh and liotkrilam, in tolerably good condition, :ttid they have 'Mostly f Fund bu 3 ers, at good prices. t Southampt on, 147 Oxt have arrived from Spain. The following atatouent, issued by the customs, shown the total imports f.:r the months ending on the sth of February, 184E1, 1617, 1348.; 1846. r 1847. 1848. Oxen Cows Calves Sheep 9,703 ... Pigs Totals Our market, to-day, was fairly supplied with foreign stock, the numbers cousistinL; of about 200 Bea 3:5, ::20 Slam), and 20 Calves, nearly the whole of whicl3 were in ■