The Sun. — London, England, 1835-07-16 00:00:00

PARLIAMENTARY SUMMARY. In the LORDS' last night, on the reading of the Report ,''rem the Committee on the Islington Market Bill, Lord 'BROUGHAM, at some length, canvassed the construction ,put on the charter by the Judges, and submitted to them several additional questions. They gave their opinions on the first two, and desired further time to consider the other questions. The matter, therefore, stands over inde finitely. The Earl of LICHFIELD laid upon the table those Returns relating to the Post Office, which had been moved for by the Duke of RICHMOND. The Loans Socie ties' Bill was ordered to be read a third time to-morrow. In the C OMMONS ' there were at 4 o ' clock only 39 Mem bers, includin g the SUAKER ; the House was, therefore adjourned till this day. ROUSE OF LORDS.-(THIS DAY.) SMALL V. ATTWOOD. Mr. KNIGHT'S arguments on behalf of the respondent were resumed to-day, and appear likely to occupy several days. The Lords present were—the Earl of SHAFTESBURY, Lord ,LYNDHURST, and Lord BROUGHAM. VI CE - CIIANCERY.-(THIS DAY.) I n consequence of Mr. KNIGHT being engaged in the House of Lords in the case of " Small t ' 1 1 " v. .tw00...,” -.ONOUR unable to proceed with the greater part of the causes in is paper, rose shortly after ten o'clock. ROLLS' COURT-(THIS DAY.) thThe MASTER of the ROLLS gave judgment this morning in e ease of " Simpson v. Mountain," declaring that the amount oi a policy foi 500/. onl assed by the will, and that the bonus f ormed the residuary part of the residuary estate of the testator. HIS MAJESTY'S LEVEE. His Majesty, attended by Sir Andrew Barnard, arrived in tow n twenty minutes before t wo o ' c l oc k yester d ay a f ternoon fr om, Windsor C as tl e . Th e D u k e of Cumberland received too King at St. James's. The King held a levee at two o'clock, which was attended by the Austrian, Russian, and French Ambassadors ; the Sardinian, Neapolitan, Prussian, Wurtemberg, Belgic, Spanish, Mexican, Bavarian, and Saxon ivlinisters ; the Turkish Mi nister, accompanied by M. Vogoridis, his Secretary of Lega tion, and Mr. Salame, his Majesty's Oriental Interpreter; the United States, Swedish, and Danish Charges d'Affaires; M. Lichtenberg, Privy Councillor of the Hanoverian Legation ; M. Bou rgueeney, First Secretary to the French Embassy ; the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord President, the First Lord of the Treasury, the Lord Privy Seal, the Secretaries of State for the Home, Foreign, and Colonial Departments, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the First Lord of the Admi • ralty, the President of the Board of Control, the President of • the Board of Trade, the Secretary at War, the Lord Cham berlain, the Groom of the Stole, the Master of the Horse, the C ommander of the Forces, Viscount Combermere, Gold Stick In Waiting, the Master-General of th e O r d nance , th e C ap t a i n of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms, the Captain of the Yeom en o f t h e G uard, the Paymaster ot! the Forces, Vice- Chamberlain, the Comptroller of the Household, the Master of the Ceremonies, the Master of the Robes, Rev. Dr. ‘_°°rd Bowes, Deputy Clerk of the Closet; Sir William Be rri Ulster King of Arms ; Sir John B. Pechell, Naval Aid ue-enrop in Waiting ; Lord Do ames, Colonel Lord Dufferin, and Hon. Colo ne l P a k en h am, Aid es -d e -C amp to t h e Ki ng; Lord Saltoun, Field Officer in Waiting; Lord Kilmarnock, laagveendofishl,loEnour ; the Groom of the Robes; Lieut.-Colonel perry in Waiting; and many other noble and distnlignished personages. His M afterwards held a Privy Council. R e Ne w Colonial Seal for St. Helena was approved of. Some ports 4. Confi rrnet Z the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council were Th .111. Waitingn. William Bathurst was the Clerk of the Council 4. 3 11 0 earl of Clare had an audience of the King on his return His —`411 130inhay Majesty . gave audiences to the Marquis of Winchester, I_,:.!inetneurtibt Melbourne, Marquis of Conyngham, Archbishop of nrY, Lord John Russell, Marquis of Lansdowne, Lord enel A , Mr. Spring Rice, Viscount Palmerston, Lord Auck ilicl, Sir John Hobhouse, Viscount Combermere, Sir Hussey Vivian, Earl of Albemarle, Lord Hill, and the Earl of Gosford. ~ Lord Adolphus Fitz e l ar ence and Sir Vat : 7n Waller were Ite Lord and Groom in waiting. m ade T h° Reco r d er o f L on d on was a f terwar d s i ntro d uce d , an d Just; Report to the King in Council. Lord Denman, Chief e° of the Court of King's Bench, attended the Report. Th e C ourt broke up t half-past six o'cloce Princess Victoria drove in The D uchess of Kent and the tile Parks yesterday. PS Majesty gave audiences yesterday to Sir Thomas Hardy mid Sir William Woods. SHIPPING.-(THIS DAY.) FRO M W. S. LLOYD'S. Barry DEAL, JULY 15.—Wind W. fine.—Arrived the Sarah, Distan, J. Leas, and Douglas, Scott, from Quebec-. Arnved from the River and sailed, the Earl Roden (ship), Mawle, for Cork; and the Zephyr (ship), Spiers, for Exeter. The Timor transport, No. 5, for Bermuda, with the William Glen, Anderson, and the Kitty, remain. PORTSMOUTH, JULY 15.--Wind W. S. W., fine.—Arrived from London, the London, Wimble, for Calcutta. PLYMOUTH, JULY 4. Wind S. W. FALMOUTH, JULY IC—Wind W. S. W., moderate breezes and fine.—Arrived the Anna, Napier, from Sierra Leone. CLYDE, JULY I3.—Arrived the Calypso, Melville from Tri nidad ; St. Vi ncen t, B rown, f rom St, Vincent ; Canada, Al len, from M on t rea l ; an d Di ana, Fergusson, Newfoundland. DOVER, JULY 15.—Arrived off port the Catharine, Fenn, from Calcutta. DARTMOUTH, JULY 15.—Arrived the Mary Barry, Goss, from B a hi a; an d C a l ypso, Ludlow, from Quebec. PENZANCE, JULY 14.—Arrived the Bragela, Taylor, from Quebec. GUERNS EY' JULY 13.—Arrived the Twenty- n i nt h of May, Tessia, from Bahia. J/RSEY, JULY 13.—Arrived the John, Blamped, from Cadiz. BRISTOL, JULY 15.—Arrived the Dwelar, Gulen, from the Canaries. MILFORD, JULY 15.—Arrived the Brutus, Scott, from Ancona. LIVERPOOL, JULY 14.—Arrived the Dale, Barton, from New Orleans ; Resolution, Murray, from Mobile ; Nautilus, from Miramichi ; and Thomas Parsons, Allsop, from Africa. Off port—the William Salthouse, —, from Ma nilla; Sir John Tabin, —, from Antigua; and Kingston, ----, from Africa. The Lady Wriothesley Russell was safely delivered of a son on Monday night, the 13th instant, at the Duke of I3cdfo's, Belgravc-square. We rd understand that a petition in favour of the ge teral pri nc i ples of the Irish Church Reform Bill, introduced 1 1 Lord Merpeth into the House of Commons, is in course cf signature in this town.—Hull Observer. Glasgow market is now abundantly supplied, nearly 2,000 salmo n having come in during the last four days from the Coleraine and Derry fisheries exclusively, and being all f,oactikrse, they dinice, and th e s t eamers b r in g ing them in about twenty are equal to any in the market. The prices are ' 6d. to according to sizes. In the C ons i story Court of Gloucester a di vorce , on t he ground of cruelty, was granted to Mrs. Hulls. CLERICAL MORALITY.—A Protestant clergyman f ll O owns the tithes of a great many parishes, and who is said IX! vei } , rich, will fi gure at the next Galway A ss i zes , as de- Ddant in an action brought against him for damages for seduction. Lord Brougham will leave town on Saturday for - liTeJpool, and will lay the foundation-stone on Monday of the Mechanics' Institution, to be established in the borough on an Tztensive scale. A public dinner is to be given by the Re -formers to his Lordship, which is expected to be very nume ' t°,llsly attend e d, an d h i s Lordship will return to town about the middl e of next week. be We have obs erve d some remarka bl y l arge straw _rries in our mark e t, during the pa s t wee k, severa l o f w hi c h 'esaared five inches and a half each in circumference.--Jer 4eY„ergus. st 12• HE THUNDERER.—The Rev. David O'Croly ~Preparin g another thunderbolt to be levelled at the scheming of the Irish popish priesthood !—Brighton Gazette. All the Archbishops and Bishops of the Irish Sees, ';'F .. ith t h e exception of the able, learned, and pious, Dr. El ,,larigtem Bishop of Leighlin and Ferns, who, we lament to expired. on Sunday at Liverpool, in the course of his thia_te hither, have arrived in London. It is understood that to es° Most Reverend and Right Reverend Prelates are likely esent a strong remonstrance against Lord Morpeth's of t' and to proffer any present sacrifice that can be required tu rn as a ransom for the ultimate integrity and safety of the • c!.,ch.---211orning Paper. `"ENIDA, JUNE 10 —On the sth instant, about G ENO A P.m., whilst a wedding was being solemnized in 'ruse of the brothers Albini, Jews, in Alexandria, the b i .Zrins. of th e room gave way on a sudden, and by its weight "'rough those of the two under apartments. The con- Sexes ciuenc col wereof this catastrophe was, that 47 individuals of both tai panel of the e molated in the ruins, and 53 were more or less ear n n Grievouslyßaron"unded. Among the victims were the Second Regiment of Aosta, the Cavalier Angiou, Cap ,rdra family Alberto, Captain Mossa, and Lieutenant Vac etiie, w h o wer eon the second floor of the house; and the of a merchant who dwelt upon the first floor. most prompt and active measures were taken by the authorities on this melancholy occasion. lL l yt • fI:IGraTNING.—A curious instance of the effects of ifiallistng occurred some t i me s i nce at G ranvo ld, t h e e l ectr i c in — 'laving str uc k an d d estroye d a church, and at the same °Ment a house six miles from it ; a similar accident occurred b~ v eral Years afterwards to the new church and house that had een erected upon their sites. • ;Tim HOLY STATE.—There now resides at Neath t i ti ....man 85 years of age, who has been twice married. At the i f ; , 1 7`v._, of his first m arr i age , t h e un i te d ages o f h i mse l f and wife jk 7..11% a mount to 42 years. She bore him 31 children. 1 13 ,,getond wife, with whom he lived 32 years, died on the 22d "ily, 1832, aged 94, and he has lately made proposals of T.arriage to a young woman residing at Neath. He is in in -licent circumstances but possesses • much shrewdness and an excea6nt iiierrkiry.Cambrian. r l as so I Will _att, rAdO Aiti • over T r inity owners hour at Tough• les that ) ned is ntation ittee 011 Li n g the po inted , • nals iw the icnt to rould not be 09 tbe torner it there hts and obseeP .d wha t yards of that it e nd Air. mended ne with nuelle 6 wiihotO 10t CO I' Et "louse aunens 6 a. Mel' lat ion of pted b 9 , made I of the pria. ferentlY t to be o dinal leasurc. t in Co. such 0 COo' ; intro' sue. 011 11111 fr solatelf stood jd Dev° ll : a ce'' to t- ly fOr ° .arSI V defy luso It , it it ause ping an briar ec d t ng the Scc•s to c ; of /I its. COnf t- : r a ny 0 bea r re the me et, r we' FUNERAL OF GEO. TENNYSON, EsQ., OF BATON'S MANOR, LINCOLNSHIRE, FATHER OF THE RIGHT HON. C. TENNYSON. A noble manifestation of popular feeling has taken place in the county of Lincoln, on the occasion of the funeral of this venerable gentleman, who died in his 86th year ; his deathbed being surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Having dwelt during the whole of his long life in the same neighbourhood, he was well known to the three generations who had sprung up around him. He especially directed his son, the Member for Lambeth, to bury him in privacy, without pomp or ceremony. Accord ingly his remains were taken on Tuesday night at twelve o'clock from Usselby House to Bayon's Manor for inter ment the next day. These proceedings could not be kept se cret from the sympathising neighbourhood, and at midnight upwards of 60 gentlemen on horseback, with some of the re sident gentry in four carriages insisted upon joining the mourn ful procession. The next day, the whole of the windows in the town of Market Rasen were partially closed. The weather was inclement—the rain poured in torrents, yet upwards of 2,000 persons walked several miles to attend the funeral. The benevolence of the venerable gentleman filled many hearts and many eyes; and the numerous old tenantry to whom he had ever been a most considerate landlord attended unani mously to pay their last respects. The Magistrates, the Clergy, and the resident gentlemen of the neighbourhood, were also present, and we observed gentlemen from Grimsby, Caistor, Lincoln, &c., iri addition to the Right Hon. C. Tennyson and his Sons, the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton, Wm. Rus sell, Esq., of Brancepeth Castle (late M.P.), and other mem bers of the deceased's family. As the funeral procession moved up the devious and romantic path through the grounds of Bayon's Manor to the church, the sight was most inte resting. The body was carried upon a bier, and the mourners proceeded on foot—there was no carriage —no pomp—yet the crowd was as great as if a gorgeous spectacle was to have gratified the eye. The people poured into the church, and with noiseless respect, heard the Rev. Vicar of Tealby read the solemn service for the dead. At the words " Dust to dust, and ashes to ashes," there was a perceptible movement— " 'Twas the Divinity that spoke within To intimate eternity to man." Mr. Tennyson being descended from the family of D'Eyn court, has, we hear, left by his will, directions that the Hon. Member for Lambeth shall take the name of that eminent English family. When the crowd departed from church it was pleasing to hear their grateful remarks upon the deceased. He was spoken of as a good magistrate, a kind landlord, and a most steady friend. He was the principal creator of the magnifi cent Dock and Navigation of Grimsby, where he has an an cient family estate, and which place Mr. Charles Tennyson represented in Parliament. One circumstance in these stir ring times was particularly dwelt upon. Many of his tenants relying on the kind and tolerant character of their landlord, voted against Mr. Tennyson—they were, as they expected to be, perfectly unmolested, and lived and died on the same low rents. This is a trait of character the more remark able, for such a case was then nearly unique, and even in these more liberal times we should be glad to see it generally fol lowed.—LincolnGazette. POWER OF COMMITMENT. BANKRUPTCY COURT. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. Str,—The application made by the creditors of Sternberg, recently reported by you, and the declaration by the Commis sioner that he had no power to commit, although the circum stances of the case should seem to require it, has greatly ex cited the attention of the commercial and trading circles ; and I had hoped to have found you drawing the public attention to this important subject. If no such power exists, it follows that we have had a Court established, with numerous and effective officers, for the admi nistration of an important branch of commercial law, and that the power absolutely essential to the beneficial exercise of its functions does not exist. It is impossible to expect that the commercial community can rest satisfied with such a state of things. Hitherto, since the institution of this Court, when frauds have been practised, and when committed by men who are subject to the bankrupt laws, they are generally practised to a large and ruinous extent—the facilities which the power of immediate examination, and if necessary of commitment, has afforded, have been productive of immediate advantage to the creditors, independently of the checks which detection in every case gives to the repetition of fraud. Every case of success ful fraud lays the foundation of others. The present state of things it is understood has resulted from decisions, all of which have tended to impose additional re straints upon the exercise of this important power. In a recent case where a man had been examined and com mitted upon a statement so extravagant and contradictory that no one who heard it could for a moment believe it to be true, he was brought up before a sub-division Court, and the whole of his own statement was read carefully over to him. He was then asked if he adhered to that statement, and he answered he did, upon which the Court remanded him to prison. He did not want for money ; men who have been guilty of frauds in bankruptcy seldom do, and a habeas corpus was im mediately sued out. The case was laid before Lord Brougham, and his Lordship discharged him from the commitment, not because his account was credible, but because the examination had not been began by the Sub-division Court de novo. Now, it is obvious that bad the second Court, the Sub division Court, which, fur this purpose sits, as a Court of Appeal, begun a fresh examination upon the same subject matter, their questions would have been open to the imputa tion of an intention to entrap the witness into verbal contra diction. The man was nevertheless ordered to be discharged, immediately absconded, and is now enjoying his otium cum dignitate in America. Surely such a state of things will not be allowed to con tinue. ZENAS. THE COLOSSEUM. The neiv proprietors of the Colosseum are resolved to leave nothing neglected that can conduce to the amusement of the public, and secure the success of their own speculation. On Thursday last, which was the first occasion of opening the new rooms, so crowded was every foot of ground in the building with the most fashionable company in London, that it was impossible for anybody present to see, much less to describe, the splendour of the improvements and the nature of the various amusements. Last night, however, the apartments, though well attended by company, were in a situation to admit of a more contemplative inspection. What is called the ball-room is a very elegant apartment; it has a good orchestra at one extremity, and an elegant little theatre, or, ra ther proscenium, at the other. It moreover contains recesses with elegant couches, and is ornamented with many of the best statues which formerly were placed in the long gal lery. The room beyond this, which is decorated with a profusion of very large looking-glasses, and the ceiling of which is supported by pillars in imitation of chrystal, is exceedingly brilliant and gorgeous ; nothing can surpass the beauty of this room. Beyond it are staircases and corri dors leading to the Gallery of Statues, the Swiss Cottage, the Conservatories, the Cave of Elora, &c., all of which have undergone alterations for the better. In the Gallery of Statues there are at the back of the recesses openings, which have the appearance of windows, and beyond these various views are so contrived that the effects of distance and space are happily made out. Some of these views are exceedingly well painted. The fountain in the Conservatory is made to play amidst a profusion of variegated lamps, which reflect a thousand rays of party-coloured light upon its waters. To the top of these buildings there is an easy ascent by steps, Chinese bridges, &c. The whole is well laid out, and the walks in the outer air are delightfully refreshing after the heat and crowd of the rooms. In *bort, it is difficult to conceive what has been achieved by able mechanics, under the directing taste of Messrs. Braham and Yates. It ought to be seen to be fairly judged - of. In one part of the exterior there is a statue of the Colossus of Rhodes, so large as to render the original statue, which stood as the guardian deity of the ancient harbour, 110 longer one of the seven wonders of the world. This colossus, now the appropriate patron of the Colosseum, holds in his hand an enormous lantern, which flames in the distance like the light at the North Foreland ; but as in this place there are neither quicksands nor rocks to be avoided, his presence is purely of an honorary nature. There are many performances in the rooms. Mr. Sharpe - , the Ventriloquist, is most amusing. A young lady performs on the musical glasses, Szc. On the stage of the theatre the exhibition of Mr. Thompson, who gives in his own person representations of most of the celebrated statues of Greece and Rome, is, perhaps, not the worst thing of the kind ever attempted. The whole of the entertainments are of a novel description, and there is no doubt will secure the patronage 0,. the public. The Lord Chamberlain has granted a license fo l musical performances, and we believe the first concert at which Mr. Braham will sing will take place next Monday. The remains of the late Lord Napier were on Satur day last landed from the ship Orwell, in the East India Dock, and re-shipped on board the Soho steam-ship, for interment in the family vault in Scotland. WHAT SHOULD THE LORDS DO WITH THE CORPORATION REFORM BILL ?—We are requested to state that the New Pamphlet, entitled " What should the Lords do with the Corporation Reform Bill?" is now ready, and may be obtained of the Publishers, Messrs. Saunders and Otley, Con duit-street, Hanover-square ; and of the booksellers in town and country. Lord Adolphus Fitzclarence and a fashionable party occupied one of the proscenium boxes at Drury-lane on Monday evening last, to witness the performance of Madame Malibran in Amino. The receipts of the evening exceeded 500/. The house is calculated to hold 7481., but money to that amount can never be taken at the doors, because of the privilege so many possess of free admissions. The first fete at Wimbleton Park, took place on Monday last. The day was delightful. The visitants began to arrive at four o'clock ; at five there was a promenade through the flower-gardens, the scene enlivened by the very excellent band of the Coldstream Guards. At six o'clock the dcjeuni (provided by Gunter) was announced. It was arranged on various tables in the dining-room, billiard-room, and library. At seven there was another visit to the ornamental grounds, and the company were charmed with the coup crail, and par ticularly the magnificent wood, and the prospects in the back ground ; for the evening being clear, the metropolis, Harrow on-the- Hill, and Highgate, were distinctly seen. At eight o'clock there was a dance in the long gallery, to the music of Litolff's band. As the shades of night set in many retired, whilst others kept up the merry waltz until midnight. The whole went off with great spirit. ` it ...~ THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1835. PARLIAMENTARY PAPERS. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. PUBLIC PETITIONS. CHELTENHAM RACES.-TUESD4r. The following is the 23d Report, and exhibits respectively the total number of petitions presented, with the signatures, up to July 22, and 23, 1835. Cnuncu OF SCOTLAND.—For a grant, 678 petitions ; 173,247 signatures ; against, 306 petitions ; 126,892 sig natures. ROMAN CATHOLIC MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT.—The peti tioners pray the House "to prevent the Oath being treated with scorn or rendered of no effect by subterfuge !" that no oath can bind an unwilling Roman Catholic conscience ,1 &c. &c. 2 petitions; 2,318 signatures. ROMAN CATHOLIC VOTERS.--The prayer of this petition, presented by Mr. Crawford, is that the Legislature should pronounce the taking of the oath no longer necessary to the exercise of the elective franchise, "because it establishes a sepa rate rule of conduct for the Catholic and Protestant, and tends to perpetuate the invidious distinction between Irishmen on religious grounds, which has long been the source of Ireland's miseries." 281 signatures. CHURCH ESTABLISHMENT—IRELAND.—For retaining its revenues. 80 petitions ; 45,461 signatures. DISSENTERS' MARRIAGE BILL.--8 petitions; 1,846 sig natures. ECCLESIASTICAL COURTS.-163 petitions ; 10,042 signa tures. REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS (SCOTLAND) BILL.—From the Ministers and Elders of the Synod of Ayr, Glasgow. TITHES (IRELAND) FOR ABOLITION.-26 petitions; 22,175 signatures. TITHES (ENGLAND)—.John Williams, a Quaker, sued in the Court of Exchequer, arrested and committed to gaol, has been confined there already three months. CLANDESTINE EMIGRATION.—The petitioners inhabitants of Aberdeen desire that it should be made compulsory on emi grants to give notice of intention to emigrate, in order to pre vent fraudulency. EMIGRATION.—The object of this petition is to obtain pro tection against the employment of unfit vessels, by rendering it necessary that a certificate, vouching their proper construc tion, strength, and sufficiency, should be obtained. SPIRIT LICENSES.-173 petitions ; 11,919 signatures. STAMPS ON NEWSPAPERS.—For Repeal, 35 petitions; 17,432 signatures—Against, 2 petitions ; 30 signatures. AGRICULTURAL DISTRESS.-69 petitions ; 29,782 signatures. DRUNKENNESS.--35 petitions; 10,550 signatures. IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT BlLL.—Against it, 37 petitions; 8,186 signatures—( Scotland) 21 petitions ; 4,706 signatures. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS' BlLL.—Against, 13 petitions ; 5,419 signatures—For, 20 petitions ; 23,978 signatures. SALE OF BEER.—For placing retailers of beer on an equal footing with publicans, 4 petitions ; 21,496 signatures. SALMON FISHERIES ( SCOTLAND) BlLL.—Against, from Dundee. SEAMEN ENLTSTMENT BlLL.—Against, 8 petitions; 3,825 signatures—because it gives a legislative sanction to an " un constitutional," a wholly unnecessary, and most " iniquitous practice." The following account exhibits the total number of the Petitions in the 24th Report, with that of the Signatures : ELECTION PETlTlONS.—Devonport, I petition; 5 signatures. Great Yarmouth, 1 petition ; 1,362 signatures. Ipswich, for the pardon of J. E. _Sparrowe, 216 signatures. BALLOT.—Petitions, 22; signatures, 10,002. REGISTRATION OF VOTERS.—(From Rochdale), 1 petition ; 43 signatures. _ SECOND OCTOBER MEETING. REGISTRATION OF VOTERS BILL (GREENWICH).-1 petition; 23 signatures. SUPPLIES.—For their stoppage until grievances are re dressed, 2 petitions ; 3,215 signatures. CHILDS, JOHN.-20 petitions ; 5,379 signatures. CHURCH OF SCOTLAND.—Against any grant, 307 petitions; 126,898 signatures; for, 689 petitions; 176,216 signatures. CHURCH ESTABLISHMENT (IRELAND).—For, 87 petitions; 46,142 signatures; in favour of the proposed measure, 9 peti tions; 9,438 signatures. ECCESIASncAL COURTS.-166 petitions ; 10,257 signatures. TITHES (IRELAND). —For their abolition, 33 petitions; 28,058 signatures. SPIRIT LICENSES.-185 petitions ; 12,722 signatures. STAMPS ON NEWSPAPERS.—For repeal, 49 petitions; 23,251 signatures. TIMBER DUTlES.—Against any alteration, 7 petitions ; 1,477 signatures. AGRICULTURAL DISTRESS.-70 petitions; 29,837 signatures. DORCHESTER UNIONISTS.-80 petitions; 131,752 signatures. DRUNKENNESS.-51 petitions ; 15,600 signatures. FACTORIES' REGULATION ACT.-39 petitions; 19,628 sig natures. GAME LAWS (ScoTLAND).--.4 petitions; 1,194 signatures. IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT BILL.—For, 9 petitions; 654 signatures ; against, 40 petitions ; 8,619 signatures. IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT BILL (.SCOTLAND).—Against, 24 petitions; 4,709 signatures. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS BILL.—For, 31 petitions; 43,287 signatures; against, 24 petitions; 8,445 signatures. POOR LAW AMENDMENT ACT.—For repeal, 10 petitions; 7,722 signatures. SEAMEN ENLISTMENT BILL.-..Against, 9 petitions ; 3,874 signatures. LAW EXPENSES.—A Bill to improve and regulate th e forms of process, and diminishing the delay and expenses of procedure in the Courts of .Judicature in Scotland, and in appeals from the Court of Session to the House of Lords was brought in by Mr. Wallace and Mr. Hume, and ordered to be printed, June 26. There havvc been made on this subject several reports by Commissioners, and also by Committees of both Houses, sug gesting some of the alterations and improvements contempla ted by the Bill. A Bill for the regulation of the pilotage of steam- vessels has just been printed. Its object is to relieve the owners of steam-vessels from the obligation to take in pilots, and to leave the management to the masters and mates licensed to act as pilots to such vessels. The same persons who are now autho rized to license pilots are to be empowered to license any master or mate on the production of his owner's certificate. SHIP SAILING.—Some reports moved for by Sir J. Graham relative to the sailing qualities of his Majesty's ships Vernon, Portland, Pique, &c. &c., all built by the present surveyor of the Navy, establish their superiority. In obedience to the com mands of the Admiralty, several trials have taken place ; one made by Admiral Rowley with the Vernon. He thus de scribes : _ " I directed the Vernon, Portland, and Columbine to try their rates of sailing ; and ordered the squadron generally to remark particularly the result, and to report upon it. It was blowing a fresh breeze, and after a trial of three hours dura tion, I observed that the Vernon had so far weathered on the Portland as to claim a decided superiority over that ship when close hauled. The Portland at noon sprung her fore-topmast. The Columbine, during this trial, fell considerably to leeward. " On the 13th, at 9 h. .20 m. A. AI., I ordered the Thun derer, Vernon, Portland, and Endymion to make a compara tive trial without risking their spars, directing the squadron generally to observe and report, as on the 9th. The wind was blowing fresh, with squalls at times. The result of this day's experiment, which lasted about four hours, also proved the superior capabilities of the Vernon when going large or before the wind; also Captain M`Kerlic is of opinion that it is her worst point of sailing. "9 h. 25m. Caledonia bearing south-by-east east ; wind south-west; Vernon, south east ; Columbine, south ; and Portland, south west ;at 10 o'clock, Vernon bore south west, and abreast of Portland, but to leeward of her; Colum bine south ; 10 h. 30 m. Vernon, south west ; Columbine, south 1 west; and Portland, south-westerly. At 11 h. Ver non south by west westerly, Columbine south by west, and Port land south / east. At 11 h. 20m. Endymion tacked, which in a short time drew the three so fast aft, that a further result could not be obtained. When Vernon and Portland got on the same tack with Endymion, standing towards St. George's Island, the Vernon evidently weathered on Portland, but did not appear to head her much ; at 12 o'clock Vernon kept away, when she headed the Portland considerably ; soon after, some accident befel the Portland, when she bore up; the Ver non continuing her course round the island." ECCLESIASTICAL COURTS. —The following are some of the provisions of a very important " Bill to consolidate the juris diction of the several Ecclesiastical Courts in England and Wales into one Court ; and to enlarge the powers and autho rities of such courts, and to alter and amend the law in certain ,matters ecclesiastical." All Courts of Ecclesiastical Jurisdic tion (except those of Vicars General and Master of the Fa culties to the Archbishop of Canterbury) are to be abolished. Courts of Probate are to be established. Judges are declared incapable of serving in the House of Commons. The privilege provision of a former Act relating to Clerks of Seat is repealed by the 14th clause. Commissioners are to be appointed in order to fix the sala ries to be paid, and an annual account of all fees and emolu ments is to be rendered to the Treasury. Compensation is proposed for the benefit of those persons whose offices are abolished. The 53d clause enacts the transfer of pending suits to the Court of Probate. Certain specific suits may be summarily disposed of by the bishop of the diocese. TITHES, OFFERINGS, &c.—All suits pending (except those within the city of London) relating thereto, are to be sent to the Court of Exchequer. CHURCH RATES.—In respect thereof, the jurisdictior of Ec clesiastical Courts to cease ; appeal may be made to Quarter Sessions, and Justices of' the Peace (who may issue a - warrant of distress) are empowered to amend the rate. REAL PROPERTY.-A Bill to explain and amend an Act for the limitation of actions and suits relating to Real Pro perty, and for simplifying the remedies for trying Rights re lating thereto, enacts, that at the determination of the period limited by the original Bill for bringing a writ of quare im pedit, the right of the Bishop, both in England and Ireland, to collate to or bestow a benefice, shall be extinguished. BONDING WAREHOUSES ( SCOTLAND).—The Lords of the Treasury c. approve of the withdrawal of priirileges granted to premises at Leith, and other parts in Scotland, which do not come within the meaning of the 3d Election of the Ware-. housing Act, 6 Geo. IV. c. 112, at the expiration of two years from Midsummer last." [The above is extrazted from a Return just printed of a Treasury Minute, dated 27 t h August, 1833.] Yesterday the Recorder made his l Report to his Majesty of the prisoners under sentence of death, tried at the Central Criminal Court, hi the June Session last, viz. Sandlin 19, stabbing, cutting , wounding James Cor ston, 19, George Rome, 19, John Pottnd, 20, burglary;, John Cussell, 48, stabbing, cutting, and.wounding. All of whom his Majesty has been "graciously pletts9d - to respite. :_—John o• . .. • . - The Gloucestershire Stakes of 25 sovs. each, 15 ft., &c. ; second horse to save his stake; 64 subscribers, 43 of whom paid 5 sovs. each ; the winner of the Somersetehire Stakes 51b. extra. About two miles. Mr. J. Peel's Trim, 3 yrs, sst. 111 b Chapple 1 Mr. E. Griffith's Rambler, 4 yrs, 7st The following also started, but were not placed : Mr. E. Peel's Tarick, 4 yrs Mr. West's Popjoy, 4 yrs Mr. Hobson's Nike, 5 yrs Mr. Bristow's Languid, 4 yrs, (51b. extra) Mr. Etwall's Goldfringe, 4 yrs Mr. J. Peel's Peregrine Pickle, 6 yrs Mr. Robinson's Solon, 5 yrs Mr. W. Smith's Ganges, 4 yrs Betting-4 to 1 agst Solon, sto 1 agst Languid, sto 1 agst Trim, and 10 to 1 agst any other. Won by three parts of a length. All the running made by Tarick at a good pace. The Cheltenham Stakes of 10 sovs. each, h. ft., and 10 added, for horses not thorough bred. Two miles. 15 subs. Colonel Gilbert's Lofty, 6 yrs Lofty 1 Mr. Collett named Westbury, 3 yrs Mr. Ongley's Donnington 3 Mr. Hobson's Challenger, 3 yrs Mr. J. Day's Splendour, aged 5 Won by a length. Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 30 added. Two mace. 12 subs. Mr. J. Peel's Trim Chapplo 1 Mr. Fa Craven's Chaos SI Mr. Day's Boletas, 3 yrs Won by four lengths. The Scurry Stakes of 10 sovs. each, and 20 added. Half a mile. Colonel Charritie's Blank, 5 yrs Captain Beecher 1 Colonel Gilbert's Denbies, 4 yrs ... 2 Mr. Holmes named The Miser, 6 yrs 3 The sport good, and the company very numerous. LIVERPOOL JULY MEETING—TUESDA r. The Croxteth Stakes of 15 sows. each, 10 ft., and 30 added. Mile and a quarter. 6 subs. Mr. Mostyn's Birdlime, 4 yrs Lye 1 Sir T. Stanley's Intriguer, 4 yrs 2 Sir J. Boswell's b. f. Bella, 4 yrs Produce Sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, h. ft. 12 subs. Sir T. Stanley's Jacob Faithful Two Year Old Stakes of 25 sovs. each, and 30 added; colts, Bst. 51b ; fillies, Bst. 31b. T. Y. C. 11 subs. Mr. Dawson's Fair Jane Mr. Mostyn's Tom Shipman Mr. Pierse's Elizabeth Mr. Powlett's b. c. Wentworth, by Confederate, 2 yrs 4 Lord Chesterfield's b. f. by The Colonel A Maiden Plate of 80/. Heats from the distance. Once round. Mr. Wilkins's Queensberry, 3 yrs 6 1 1 Harmer's Luck's All, 4 yrs .. Mr. nebden's Lustre, 5 yrs 3 3 dr Mr. Powlett's gr. g. by Figaro, 4 yrs 2 4 dr Mr. Houldsworth's Amber, 3 yrs Mr. J. West's Limestone, 4 yrs In the cocking Messrs. Walker and White are even. NEWMARKET FIRST OCTOBER MEETING. TUESDAY. 100, h. ft. Half mile.—Sir M. Wood's The Glama, Bst. 101 b., agat Colonel Peel's Swallow, ist. WEDNESDAY. 50, h. ft. T.Y.C.—Lord Lichfield's Cajeput, Bst. 61b, aget Colonel Peel's Waverer, ist. 51b. 100, h. ft. T.Y.C.—Lord Chesterfield's Fergus, Bst. 101 b., agst Lord Lichfield's Gipsy, 6st. 10Ib. 100, h. ft. First half of Ab. M.—Duke of Portland's Skim Milk, Bst. sth., agst Colonel Peel's Swallow, ist. 100, h. ft. A.F.—Duke of Richmond's Leopoldine c., Bst. Sib., agst Lord Chesterfield's Eva, Bst. 31b. Bets to the amount of 3,0001. were made on this match at evens. CRAVEN MEETING, 1838. SATURDAY. Lord Lichfield's c. by Emancipation, out of a Sister to Portrait, agst the Duke of Portland's c. by Taurus, out of Thebes, Bst. 71b. each. D.M. 200 sovs., h. ft. Lord Lichfield's c. by Bedlamite, out of Terry Alt's dam, agst the Duke of Portland's c. by Priam, out of Manto, Bst. 71b. each. R.M. 200 sovs., h. it. Lord Lichfield's c. by Emilius, out of Seamew, agst the Duke of Portland's c. by Tiresias, out of Souvenir, Bst. 71b. each. E. M. 200 sovs., h. ft. FIRST SPRING MEETING, 1838. MONDAY. Lord Lichfield's f. by Priam, darn by Whisker, out of Lord Der by's Urganda, agst the Duke of Portland's f. by Priam, out of Tragedy, Bst. 71b. eachr R.M. 200 sovs., h. ft. BRIGHTON RACES. The Brighton Stakes of 25 sous. each, 15 ft., with 200 soya. added by the Town. Two miles. The winner of Goodwood Stakes to carry 71b extra, and the second horse in the same Stakes 31b. extra. The second horse to receive back his stake. Sir G. Heathcote's Samarcand, 5 yrs, 9st. 21b Mr. Gapp's Kate, 6 yrs, Bst Lord Exeter's Datura, 6 yrs, Bst. 121 b Mr. Cosby's Pussy, 4 yrs, Bst. 121 b Mr. Rush's Roadster, aged, Bst. 111 h Mr. Harrington names The Witch, aged, Bst. 7 Mr. Irby names Bubastes, 4 yrs, Bst. 51b Mr. A. Berkeley names Paris, 4 yrs, Bst. 41b Mr. Forth's Louisa, 4 yrs, Bst. 41b Mr. Greville's Dacre, 4 yrs, Bst. 41b Lord Jersey's Flycatcher, 4 vrs, Bst. 41b Mr. W, Richardson names Raven, 5 yrs, Bst 41b Sir M. Wood's Amesbury, 6 yrs, Bst. 41b Mr. C. Hornsby names Airy, 4 yrs, Bst. 41b Mr. Ricardo's Nimble, 4 yrs, Bst. 31b General Yates's Sylvan, 3 yrs, Bst. 31b Mr. Shelley's King of Trumps, aged, Bst. 21b Lord Jersey's Nell Gwynne, 4 yrs, Bst. 21b Duke of Richmond's c. by Camel, 3 yrs, 7st. 91b Mr. Theobald's Stockwell Lass, 4 yrs, 7st. 71b Lord Egrernont's Ethilda, 3 yrs, 7st. 31b A Gold Cup, value 100 guineas, given by his Majesty, added to a Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each. Mr. Shackel's Lucifer, yrs Mr. Theobald's Rockingham, 5 yrs Lord Jersey's Nell Gwynne, 5 yrs Sir G. Heathcote's Valentissimo, 3 yrs Lord Exeter's Beiram, 6 yrs General Yates's Sylvan, 3 yrs Lord Exeter's Datura, 6 yrs Sir M. Wood's Amesbury, 6 yrs Mr. Iledley's f. by Mameluke, out of Polymnia, 3 yrs. Castaway, Valentissimo, and Gladiator, named for the Scrub Stakes. WHITEHALL REGATTA. The Noblemen and Gentlemen of Whitehall yesterday gave a purse, containing upwards of 60 sovereigns, to be contested for by the watermen of their stairs. The wager was in two heats, with six airs of oars. The cutters of Lord. Craven and others of the p distinguished noblemen and gentlemen resident in the neighbour. hood were all out. After rowing the first heat, the four first boats were placed for the second and grand heat. To start from buoys off Whitehall, down round the Port Mahon, off Arundel-stairs, up the Middlesex shore, round a boat off Chandler's, the Ship, Mill bank, and down to Whitehall-stairs, to finish the heat. The start was beautiful. They were all oar-and-oar, light blue being rather in advance; but yellow rounded the Port Mahon first, and conti nued the advantage. There was no other change during the con test, although well rowed. The boats came in thus:— Richard Wood and Thomas Piner, jun. (Yellow) 1 Thomas Piner, sen., and Wilson Emery (Light Blue) 2 James Castle and Thomas Evans (Scarlet) Job Jones and James Hambledon (White) It was won by fifty lengths. ROYAL YACHT CLUB. Sailing matches are invariably attended better than rowing matches, and the name of the Thames Royal Yacht Club was of itself a guarantee of number and respectability. Monday was their annual above-bridge match, and the Silver Cup and Cover was sported in the Club galley. At four o'clock Mr. Harrison, the Commodore, stationed the following contending boats with their heads downwards : Yachts. Tons. Owners. Colours. Margaret..B...R. Holliday, Esq White with Red Border. Oberon ....6...D. W. Davidson, Esq Red with White Cross. Secret 7.. .W. Harvey, Esq. ......Blue with Post Letter. • Selina 9... J. Southam, Esq Black and White Stripes. Alarm .8... E. Bayly, Esq. Blue over Red. Sylph 7... G. Barron, Esq White with Red Maltese Cross The boats swung round well, and the Margaret, who had been on the southward station, was the first in the start, the Sylph was second, and the Oberon, the Selina, and Secret were together ; there was hardly any advantage. As they passed up Milbank, and by the Red House, they were greeted by the acclamations of thou sands ; and near the bridge the Oberon took the second place, run ning before her adversaries, next to the Margaret, all the way up. At twenty-nine minutes and a half past five the Margaret went round the boat off the meadows, the Oberon second, at thirty-two minutes past ; the Sylph, at thirty-two minutes thirty seconds past. The match was rendered interesting upwards by the beautiful sail ing of the Selina, she walked by the third boat at Battersea, and within half a mile of the Temple passed the leading boats to wind ward, she won the contest but by a minute ; the other yachts, with the exception of the Alarm, were at hand. It was throughout a neck-and-neck affair, but the winner was a new boat. At half-past eight the cup was presented by the Commodore to the winner, and the healths of the King and Queen were drank with the respect to due to Royalty. ROWING MATCH. The Leander eight-oared Club rowed their match in wherries on Tuesday, attended by several Gentlemen of their club. We are not able to furnish more than that three pair of oars contested. The Gentlemen whose names we are in possession of are Mr. Wood and Mr. Fletcher, Mr. Honeyman and Mr. Leyton, and another pair. Mr. Honeyman and his partner won. Stockbridge sheep and lamb fair, the first of the season, took place on Friday, when upwards of 12,000 were disposed of, at prices generally ranging from 2s. to 3s. a-head above those of last year. ANGLING EXTRA° RDINA RY.—A young angler left Rothbury an Friday morning, the 26th of June, to enjoy this delightful recreation. Having filled his creel in a short time, he was obliged during his excursion, to borrow an apron from, a cottager, and, after enjoying the charms of the roman tic dales and pleasant streams, which present in their course every variety of smooth water, rapids, and pools for the exer cise, of the angler's skill, he finally returned home in the even ing with the extensive stock of eighteen dozen of fine trouts, which he had caught with a single hook during the day.— Newcastle Chronicle. Yesterday morning, between 10 and 11 o'clock, a boy named Thomas Hamment, living with his parents at No. 8 , Minnis- place, Russell-street, Bermondsey, was standing on the roof of the house feeding some pigeons, when, leaning over the parapet-wall, he overbalanced himself, and fell from a height of about thirty feet on his head in a stone-paved yard. He was taken up a most dreadful spectacle, being covered with blood, which was spouting in three different places from his head, and apparently lifeless. Or, a surgical examination of the injuries the boy had sustained, his skull was found to be fractured in several places, and he had also received some se vere flesh wounds. He was instantly carried to guy's Hospi tal, Where be remains in "a hopeless state. .12 ~►f IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. 110 USE OF LORDS, Jun. 15. The Earl of LICHFIELD laid on du: table the Returns moved for by the Duke of Richmond relative to the 1,097,000/. said to be unaccounted for in the Post-office revenue. LOAN SOCIETY BILL. The Report of this Bill was, upon the motion of the Duke of RICHMOND, received, and ordered to be read a third time to-morrow; their Lordships to be summoned.—Adjourned. COMMITMENTS IN BANKRUPTCY We understand that considerable anxiety has been felt in the City in consequence of the judgment of the Commissioners in a case recently reported by us, that the Commissioners had no power to commit, or at least that the existence of the power was so much a matter of doubt as to restrain them from exert ing it. We understand a fiat has recently issued under which the creditors are anxious to have examinations taken with the view to discover the disposition of large quantities of goods said to have been shipped to a relative of the bankrupt, the proceeds of which, it is thought, are not likely to be forth coming. Although the debts, it is understood, amount, to 10,0001., incurred within the last six months , t h e re are hardly assets enough to work the fiat, and the creditors are therefore unwilling to assume the responsibility of assignees—seeing that they may be called upon to incur large expense without the possibility of enforcing answers to the enquiries essential to the interests of justice, and to the disclosure of the property ob tained from them. Such a state of things, it is clear, ought not to be suffered— if the power really exists it ought to be shewn immediately ; if not, it ought to be given forthwith. The expence of a Court of justice is now borne by the com munity, without the power to elicit the truth to guide the judges in its administration. Of the importance of an efficient power in those, who, in a commercial country, are charged with the administration of the Law in Bankruptcy, no one can doubt; nor can it be reason ably expected that Judges who are charged with the exercise of a power so onerous, will act upon it when the necessity of enforcing the discovery of truth, and the exposure of frauds, compels them to exert it, if they are left unprotected by law. A Court, without the power to enforce its judgments, is a useless incumbrance. It is a mere semblance, and unfortu nately if the Commissioners have no power, a costly one. We trust that the Commissioners will, if they unanimously feel this is their situation, at once :communicate their view to the proper authorities . ; they owe it to themselves and - to the country not to hold useless appointments, and we challenge them to say that a Court can be of any use to the community, which cannot execute the purposes for which it was created. We have now six Judges declaring, that although forming the active and really, as we think, the valuable part of the Court, they are deprived of all power to be useful if they ever possessed it. We trust that the Session will not be allowed to close without a remedy being applied. HOUSE OF COMMONS, JaLr 15. The SPEAKER entered the House shortly before Four o'clock, at which hour there being only thirty-eight Members present, the House adjourned till to-morrow. OPENING OF THE NEW GOLD- SMITHS' HALL. The Goldsmiths' Company having for many years deter mined upon rebuilding their Hall, delayed the execution of the plan until they had accumulated a fund sufficient to enable them to erect a building on a scale to render it an ornament to the metropolis, and worthy of one of the first Companies of the City of London. In 1829 the Company considered their funds ample enough for this purpose, and in 1830 the old Hall, toge ther with some adjoining houses, was removed, and the site prepared for the present edifice, under the superintendence of Mr. Hardwick, the architect of the Company, by whom the building has been erected. Yesterday the Hall was opened by a grand dinner, to which a number of distinguished guests were invited. Among the visitors on this occasion we observed the Duke of Wellington, Sir Robert Peel, Marquis Camden, Lords Maryborough, Bexley, and Abinger, Sir H. Hardinge, the Vice-Chancellor, Sir F. Pollock, and Sir T. Fremantle. Shortly after seven o'clock the chair was taken by Mr. J. B. Smith, Prime Warden of the Company. About 250 persons sat down to dinner. The PRIME WARDEN, after the usual loyal toasts, begged to propose the health of his Grace the Duke of Wollington.— (Loud and long-continued cheering.) In times like the pre sent Englishmen might well be proud of so able and influ ential a champion of their rights and properties—( Hear)-- who, although willing to correct abuses, would never willingly consent to the spoliation of the Church—(Cheers)—or the destruction of our other valuable institutions.—( Hear, hear.) The Duke of 'WELLINGTON rose and said—l anxiously hope that you may long be permitted to enjoy your valuable rights and privileges—(Cheering)—and that you may still be enabled to entertain at your hospitable table the 'friends of good go vernment.—( Renewed cheering and laughter.) The PRIME WARDEN said that the toast which he had now the honour to offer to the company was the health of a Noble man who stood deservedly high in the estimation of the pub lie—the Marquis Camden.—(Cheering.) It was not to be doubted that the Noble Lord would unite cordially with the Noble Chancellor of Oxford to protect the interests of the Universities and the Church.—( Loud cheers.) The Marquis CAMDEN rose to return thanks. He was, per haps, the only man present who had participated as a guest in the hospitality exhibited by the company, not in this but in their old hall—a hall inferior in magnificence, but equal in hospitality to the present—in 1784, when Mr. Pitt was engaged in a most important political struggle. It would be remem bered that in that time Mr. Pitt successfully resisted the at tacks of a desperate faction, and the Goldsmith's Company were then desirous of showing their attachment to principles which he apprehended still possessed their support.—( Cheers. ) Much the same kind of attacks were made on the constitution now as in 1784, and he trusted they would meet with an equally effectual resistance.—(Loud cheering.) • The PRIME WARDEN said gave him peculiar satisfaction to see at their board a Right Hon. Baronet, who not only well deserved the esteem and regard of every citizen of London, but also of every one who had at heart the well-being of his country,—he meant Sir Robert Peel.—( Loud cheering.) Whether as Chief Secretary for Ireland, as Secretary of State for the Home Department, or as Prime Minister of this coun try, the Right Hon. Baronet had ever shown an anxious de sire to perform the duties assigned him with honour to himself and satisfaction to his country.—( Hear.) Sir R. PEEL-Mr. Prime Warden and Gentlemen, I am unaccustomed, in a great measure, to such a reception as I have to-night encountered—l am inexperienced in the sweets of popularity—( Cheers and laughter)—and of late it has been much more my duty to meet in hostile collision the statements and arguments of uncompromising and angry antagonists, than to enjoy the applause and approbation of partial friends.— (Cheering.) It is not the first time I have had the honour of meeting the Goldsmiths' Company. I was not indeed present on the occasion to which my Noble Friend has alluded, and as to have been then present would necessarily have added many years to my age, I can hardly regret that I was not in the old hall at so distant a period, however memorable may have been the occasion.—( Laughter.) But I was present in that hall on another ocea: ion of some interest, and I can testify that the principles, a display of which was witnessed by my Noble Friend in 1784, were also firmly maintained on the occasion when the Goldsmiths' Company entertained at that hospitable board an illustrious statesman—the late Earl of Liverpool.---( Cheers.) We now meet, not indeed within the same walls or under the same roof as then, but I rejoice to find that you have consi dered the genius of the place, and that while you have repaired the ravages of time you have been wise enough to build on the ancient foundations.—(Greatcheering.) The distinguished vcsiters did not leave the Hall till half past 11 o'clock, and after their departure the conviviality of the occasion was continued for some time longer. EAST INDIA HOUSE. (Concluded from The Sun of yesterday.) Sir C. FORBES said they knew not who was hereafter to be Governor-General of India. But he would ask, who was at the head of the Government at present ? Why, Sir Charles Metcalfe, who was the unanimous choice of the Court of Di rectors. That individual bad been objected to by Mr. C. Grant, not on any personal grounds whatever, but on grounds of a public nature. A change of Government, however, took place, and Lord Ellenborough became President of the Board of Control. Why, when that event occurred, was not Sir C. Metcalfe proposed ? Why did not Mr. Tucker, who was then Chairman, name Sir C. Metcalfe ? He appeared to have changed his mind, and he did not say a word about that gen tleman. The papers which were now•called for were of such a nature that no private gentleman would think of producing. They had been refused by Parliament—by the great council of the nation.--(" Oh, oh.") Lord Heytesbury, for aught they knew, might yet be Governor-General, or Sir Charles Met calfe might attain that situation. With respect to Lord Glenelg, it was not necessary for him to defend his cha racter. Nothing had been ever said against him, except that be was an indolent man.—(A Proprietor—" Then he is not fit to be Governor-General of India.") Let him look at his correspondence during the negotiation for the renewal, or rather the overthrow, of their charter. Did he not then prove himself to be a man of consummate ability ? He was also a man of easy access, and one who would hear patiently every representation made to him. They did not want diplomatists in India. What they wanted there was a well-disposed quiet man, who would attend to the interests of the natives, and do all in his power to conciliate the different services, but more than all the military service, which was their great security, if properly attended to, but which, if neglected or ill-treated, might prove to be their most dangerous enemy.—( Hear, hear.) Such a man as he had described was Lord Genelg, and therefore he conceived that he was a fit and proper person to fill the situation of Go vernor-General of India. Lord COLVILLE should support the motion. Mr. TUCKER would support the motion, which called for public papers. Colonel L. STANHOPE defended the conduct of Sir John Hobhouse from the attack made up it by the Hon. Mover. Mr. MILLE—The words I used were these—that Sir J. Hobhouse had avowed in spirit, that he thought it was better that India should suffer, than that Ministers should run any risk of being defeated in Parliament. Colonel L. STANIIOPE—ThC Hon. Gentleman's words were, that Sir J. Hobhouse would make a sacrifice of India, under the particular circumstances, and he appealed for the correct ness of his statement to the gentlemen who were then making a regular record of their proceedings. Mr. MILLS believed he had never uttered any such words. If he had done so he would retract them. After a few further observations of Col. L. STANIIOPE, ie praise of the policy which induced Sir J. Hobhouse to reject Lord Heytesbury, Mr. ASTELL observed that the papers that were refused in the House of Commons, but which he hoped the proprietors would insist upon having this day, were not private commu nications, but public documents. It was a matter of notoriety that the Directors had remonstrated against the removal of Lord Heytesbury, and if the proprietors wished to maintain their own character, they ought to insist on the papers being forthcoming. After a few words from Mr. FIELDER, the question was about to be put, when a requisition for a ballot, signed by a proper number of proprietors, was handed in, and the ballot was ordered to be taken on Tuesday, the 28th inst. Mr. MILLS gave notice, that in the event of the motion for papers being carried affirmatively at the ballot on the 28th inst, he should at the general Court on the 29th move that they be printed for the use of the proprietors.—Adjourned. It is a most interesting fact that the Scotch peasant who sheltered Prince Charles after his defeat at Culloden, and when the price of 30,0001. was put upon his head, was after wards hanged for stealing a cow ! On Friday morning, the 3d instant, between six and seven o'clock, William Fergusson, from Afton-bridge end, New Cummock, who annually visits the coast of Ayr, for the purpose of sea-bathing, proceeded to the beach, near Prest wick-toll, about a mile and a-half north from Ayr. He depo sited his clothes on the sand, and after enjoying the luxury of a health-giving dip, was about to put on his habiliments, when lo ! and behold, he missed his waistcoat, containing his pocket book, in which were 321. in Bank of Scotland notes, and bank deposit receipts and bills, in all between 1,1001. and 1,2001. He made an immediate search among the bent-covered hillocks in the neighbourhood, where he discovered his waistcoat, but the pocket-book and its valuable contents were gone, nor has any trace of the thief been obtained, although every exertion has been made for that purpose. Payment of the bank vouchers and bills has, of course, been stopped, but the 321. is a serious loss to one so far advanced in life. The unfortunate man when in Ayr, lodged in a house in Newton-on-Ayr, and for the greater security of his property, carried his pocket-book along with him. It appears to be his practice, when he comes to the sea-bathing, to draw the interest due on his bank depo sits and other securities, and obtain a renewal of the vouchers —aud the 321. in notes was the interest of the same for the bygone year.--Ayr Observer. c2 ._., _/ 1~ ~. DUBLIN. (rag 3,1 OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) -: There is a good deal of political excitement in this city, within these few days past, occasioned by the contents of the London Newspapers. In the first place, the uncandid criticism and personal imputations on the character of the titular Archbishop of Dublin, Dr. Murray, indulged in by certain Journals, in consequence of that worthy man's Letter to Lord Melbourne, have excited among Catholics, and all rational, and I may say enlightened men of every sect, an indignation, which the respectable portion of the press ought to be incapable of provoking. In the next place, the line of tactique adopted by Lord Stanley and Sir Robert Peel, against the Irish Tithe Bill, is causing a good deal of speculation. But I shall defer any observa tions on this latter point for the present—not merely be cause it is in one respect the most recent intelligence, but because public opinion has not yet decided on the motives which seem to actuate these statesmen, in their opposition to an essential part of a measure so well calculated to pro duce tranquillity in Ireland. Perhaps it will appear before long, that they are connected with the lucubrations of Printing House-square, and another similar establishment, which are but preludes to the farce attempted to begot up in a more western part of your metropolis. Had the attacks made by the Times on Dr. Murray proceeded from any of those obscure recesses, from 'which some of the 200,000 unstamped publications are said to issue weekly, we should not be surprised ; but when we find such misrepresentations and sophistry in the columns of a "leading journal," it is impossible not to incline to the opinion of those who say that the "change in the Times " is not altogether produced by the " m welt of intellect !" Something more tangible and comprehensible than abstract science and aura popularis is at present actuating the councils of the" Fourth Estate." Otherwise, a respectable Journal could not, in the face of the world, abandon its former professions, and exclaim, " Good heavens! how • have the wise of this generation, and ourselves, the least wise among them, disparaged and condemned the wisdom of our Protestant ancestors." Such was the language of the Times on the 7th inst., proclaiming its own vaccillation, after charging the Most Reverend Dr. Murray with false hood and perjury! ! And on what are these charges founded? On the supposed or assumed contradiction be tween that Rev. Gentleman's Letter to Lord Melhourre, and his acts, since he was elected titular Bishop of Dublin, in approving of the publication of Dens' Theology. Never was there a greater instance of the " suppressio veri '' and wilful fallacy, than is to be found in the arguments in support of this accusation. Because, forsooth, Dr. Murray denied that he " directed" the reprinting of that work, while his name appears in some Catholic publications as sanctioning its sale and circulation, he is branded with falsehood and perjury !! Is it not obvious to the most obtuse understand ing, that it is one thing to direct, .and another to yerneit:? The letter itself shows plainly, that its .writer was: Very likely to permit the publication of . Dens' Theology, though he would not direct, much less recommend, that every part of it should be read, and adhered to by the Catholic clergy For what does he say of the work in question ?, It "com prises a large mass of very valuablomatter, though contain ing some obsolete opinions wholly unconnected with 'any article of catholic faith, and which opinions, it was well known, hardly any one, at the present day, would think of defending." Surely, a book containing "a large mass of valuable matter" ought not in the absence of more apprOved volumes to be suppressed or discountenanced, becatiSe it also contained "some obsolete opinions." If so, the best books in the English language, among which I would place the Bible and Blackstone's Commentaries, ought to be suppressed, or the sale of them discountenanced: No.one will deny that the former of these publications contains some things, which if not " obsolete " are certainly " obscene," cr unfit to be inculcated into the minds of those who daily pe ruse it. And it is well known that a great part of Black stone has become obsolete since Sir Robert Peel's Reform of the criminal Law :—more particularly that monkish chapter on the " Benefit of Clergy," which it was incum bent en all Protestant Law Students and Legislators to make themselves acquainted with. until within these.few years. Yet it would be a hard case upon the London book sellers, who have, perhaps, late editions of this work, in which the obsolete parts are not suppressed, if the Judges and Commissioners of the Great Seal were to withdraw their names from everything which the booksellers might think serviceable in promoting its sale. This case is per fectly analogous to that of Dr. Murray, and the other Catholic Bishops said to patronize the publication of Dens' work. These Reverend Gentlemen were not in existence as Bishops when that work was first printed in Ireland, and it would be unjust on their part to restrict the sale or read ing of it, merely because it contained some things unsuited to the morals or improved knowledge of the age—at least, until an approved substitute were found for it. The best mode, however, of confuting those who ascribe to Catholics modes of faith which they disclaim, is to direct their attention to the following selection from their principles, to be found in the ordinary Catholic prayer books. When the most unworthy means of propagating falsehood for factious purposes are resorted to, these ex tracts cannot be uninteresting to honest John Bull, who always likes " fair play :"- 4. It is no article of faith that the Church cannot err, either in matters of fact, or in matters of speculation, or civil policy, depending on mere human reason ;—these not being divine revelations deposited in the Catholic Church." And then, after explaining how Catholics regard the Pope as head of• their Church, and showing that they are not subject to him in any way inconsistent with their duty to their king and country, and that no council or consistory can prescribe anything inconsistent with the duty and allegiance of a good citizen and subject in Protestant dynasties, they say— " As for the problematical disputes or errors of particular divines in this or any other matter whatsoever, we are in no wise responsible for 'them ; no ;are Catholics, as such, justly punishable on their account." " Personal misdemeanours, of what nature soever, ought not to be imputed to the body of Catholies, when these mis demeanours are not justifiable by the tenets of Catholic faith and doctrine. For which reason, though the stories of the Irish cruelties or powder plot had been exactly true (which, for the most part, are notoriously Misrelated), neverthless Catholics, as such, ought not to stiffer for such offences, any more than the eleven Apostles ought to have suffered for the treachery of JUDAS." " It is a fundamental truth in our religion, that no power troncootnefriaitectiotius on earth can license men to lie, to forswear, or perjure them selves—to massacre their neighbours, or destroy their . native country, on pretence of promoting the Catholic cause , or reli gion. Furthermore all pardons or dispensations granted, or pretended to be granted, in order to any such ends or de signs could have no other validity or effect than to add sacri lege and blasphemy to the above mentioned crimes." " The doctrine of equivocation, or mental reservation, how over wrongfully imputed to the Catholic religion, - was neve taught or approved of by the Church. On the contrary, sbnr plicity and godly sincerity, are constantly inculcated by her a truly Christian virtues, necessary to the conservation of justices truth, and common security." These extracts are from the second section of the " nd - since Prin ciples of Roman Catholics," to be found in almost every ono of the Catholic prayer-books printed in Irela d the commencement of the present century ; afford together with Dr. Murray's Letter, irrefragable proofs, that the imputation of . ,ry . Clear and . les" to Roman' Catholics at this moment , is . qo .. p, cip Prin. ' taken to illustrate truth and justice;'-hut ... prevailing opinion . selfish purposes.- not and Such, at least, .is the opinion ' city, - and I therefore send it to yon as part and in:;this .parcel of "public opinion." ; hut cero . , ... - - 7, 7 ~~ EN.. 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