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Of all other articles of home produce, the receipts were very small; while from Ireland and Scotland scarcely any grain came to hand. The foreign imports were, however, extcnsive, viz., 29,993 quarters of Wheat; 6,469 ditto of Barley; 22,199 ditto of Oats,. 900 ditto of Beans; 1,901 ditto of Peas; 932 ditto of Tares; 2,650 ditto of Linseed; 168 ditto of Rape seed; 21 ditto of Mustardsced ; 287 ditto of sundry seeds; and 2,772 sacks of flour. From Essex, Kent, and Cam bridgeshire, the quantity of English Wheat received fresh up this morning—nearly the whole being of the present y ear ' s growth,' and in improved condition—was good; hence the stands were well filled with samples of both red and white, a large number of which were left over from Friday. Owing to ,the very favourable change in the weather for harvest work, the demand for all kinds of Wheat of home produce was excessively dull, at a decline in the quotations of Monday last of from 48 to 5s per quarter. At the close of the market a large Portion of the supply remained unsold. The quantity of fo reign Wheat on the market was extensive. The millers bought with extreme caution, and the prices receded from 4s to 5s per quarter, without much progress being made in sales. On speculation, scarcely any business was doing either in bonded parcels or floating cargoes. Notwithstanding the supply of Barley was by no means large, the trade was in a very sluggish state, at a fall in value of from Is to 2s per quarter. Scarcely any Eng lish Barley was on show. We were fairly supplied with Malt ready for delivery. All kinds ruled dull, at a de pression in the currencies of 2s per quarter. The supply of Oats was not large; nevertheless, the Oat trade was exceedingly inactive, at is per quarter less money than on Monday last. The sale for Beans was depressed, and the quotations receded is to 2s per quarter. Next to nothing was doing in Peas, the rates of which fell from 4s to 5s per quarter. Indian Corn and Meal were very dull. The former article was is per quarter, the latter is per barrel cheaper. There was scarcely any inquiry for Flour, the prices of which receded 3s per sack and 2s per barrel. CURRENCY PER IMPERIAL MEASURE Wheat—Essex & Kent, Malt—Chealier •• . G2s to 63s Red. ........ 515 to 528 Oats Yorkshire and Ditto,White, New 56s 63s Lincolnsh., Feed 20s 23s Norfolk and Lin- Potato .••.•••••• 248 269 coin, Red. •• .. 505 56s Youghal and Cork, Ditto, White ••• • • • 548 605 Black ..• • . 163 198 Irish, Red ••• • • ..• —s —s Cork, White ... —19 s Ditto,White Scotch, Feed. •• 175 23s In—Old —— . ..... .. —5 —s Beans—Tlck .••• • • • 328 34s New............. 31s 33s Pigeons .••.• • — 34 s 37s liarley—Grinding..... 26s 29s Peas—Grey .. •••• • • • • 40s 425 Malting . ........ 295 31s Maple. ••••• • • • • . 595 42s Chevalier .• • • •• • 328 33s White .•••• • • - • 315 38s Mkt—Suffolk and Nor- Boilers f01k.... ........ 56s 58s Flour—Town-made sos 52s Brown ........... 48s 548 Suffolk ••••• • • • • • 42s 45s kingstona.nd Ware 605 62s Stocktn & Norfolk 42s 45s SMITICPIELD. The imports of foreign stock into London last week were Bs under:— From Beasts. Sheep. Harlingen lB7 ... 937 Rotterdam 507 ... 3,C07 Bremen ... 176 Hambitrgh 9O ... 35 Havre Antwerp Oporto .... 71 Lambs. Calvee. Pigs. . 79 ... 74 50 ... 348 5 ••• ''''' •• • ... • • • .... ... •-.. 430 5 Total 1 0 99 4,579 Corresponding week in 1847 580 2,362 ... 120 ... 211 28 -- Difference ... 512 more. 2,217 more. 9more 219 m. 23 1. At the northern outports about 3,000 head of stock have been landed from Holland and Germany; and 135 Oxen thane arrived at Southampton, from Portugal in excellent condition. At least two• thirds of the Portu guese Beasts were disposed of at Southampton, by Messrs. Vorley and Morgan, by private contract, and not by public auction, as stated in the Times newspaper. With foreign stock our market was seasonably well sup plied, and there was a decided improvement in its general quality. The demand for it was heavy, and prices were not supported. From our various grazing districts the arrivals of Beasts fresh up this morning were consider. ably on the increase, and in fair average condition. As the Bullock. supply exceeded the wants of the buyers, and the weather had Let in warm, the Beef trade was in a very sluggish state, at a decline in the quotations of 2d per 81bs. The highest figure for Beef was only 4s per 81bs. The droves from the northern grazing dis tricts comprised about 1,500 short horns; from the eastern, western, and midland counties, 1,400 Herefords, runts, Devons, Scots, &e.; from other parts of England, 7 00 of various breeds; and from Scotland, 210 horned and polled Scots. The numbers of Sheep were large, compared with those exhibited on this day se'nnight; hence there was a slight falling-off in the demand for most breeds. Primo old Downs, which were scarce, sold steadily at last week's prices, viz., from 4s 10d to 4 3 per 81bs. All other breeds of Sheep moved off slowly, at late rates. The market closed heavily, and a total clearance was not effected. There was less inquiry for lambs, the supply of which was tolerably good, yet prices were mostly supported. Prime Down qualities sold at 4s 10d to 5s per 81bs. Although the supply of Calves was by no means large, the Veal trade was in a sluggish state, at Friday's decline in the quotations. In Pigs comparatively little business was transacted, at late rates. Per albs. to sink the offal. 8. d. to e. cl. S. d. to s. d. Inferior Beasts... 3 0 3 2 Second quality ditto 4 2 4 4 Second quality 3 4 3 6 Coarse-woolled ditto 4 6 4 8 Prime large Orten• • 3 $ 310 Southdown Wether 410 b 0 Prime Scots Large coarse Calves 3 2 3 6 Large Hogs ••••.. 3 10 4 2 Prlmasmall ditto Buckling Calves l7 0 25 0 Quarter old Pigs ..15 0 22 0 Inferior Sheep •• •3 10 4 2 Lambs • 40 b 0 TOTAL SUPPLY AT MARKET. Beast,. I Sheep. 1 I Calves. I 390 Pigs. 1 4,375 1 27.000 28 FOREIGN SUPPL Y. 6 Beasts. I Sheep. Calves. I Pigs. I 901 3,750 176 Mr 11V7 0 ATM AN D XAGES.D ZNI3 A. 1.33.. The supplies of country-killed Meat received up to these markets in the course of the week have comprised about 110 carcasses of Beef ; 300 ditto of Mutton ; 400 ditto of Lamb ; 220 ditto of Veal ; and 190 ditto of Pork. Those on offer slaughtered in the metropo lis have been seasonobly good, but of very middlin g quality. The primest Beef and Mutton have sold steadily at full prices. Veal has met a heavy demand, at a decline in the quotations of quite 4d per Bibs. In Lamb and Pork, comparatively little business has been transacted. About 800 carcases of foreign,Meat have been disposed of. . - - - At per stone by the Carcase. s. d. to s. d. s. d. to P. d. Beef,inferlor...• •• 2 6 3 0 Mutton, Inferior .. 3 6 310 "-- middling ••.• 3 2 3 4 naiddling• • 4 0 4 4 `--- primelarge •• 3 4 3 6 prime ••.. 4 6 4 8 prime small .. 3 6 2 8 Pork, large Yea 1.............. 3 2 4 0- small 4 4 4 6 ..... _ _ _ Lamb. 48 Od to 58 Od. BOROUGH AND SPIT.ALFIELDS. The best samples of Potatoes continue to move off steadily, at from 5/ to 61 per ton. The middling and out-of-condition kinds—the supplies of which are very extensive—are a slow inquiry, at from 21 15s to 41 15s Per ton. Very few Foreign Potatoes are on sale. BOROUGH NOP DIALIMEET. The demand for the best parcels of Hops of last year's growth is steady, at, in some instances, a trifling advance In the quotationF. In all other kinds next to nothing is doing. The accounts from the plantations are by no means favourable, and the duty is called from 175,000/. to 180,0001. Sussex pockets, 216 s to 2/ 1-Is; Weald of Rent ditto, 2/ lOs to 2/ 16s ; Mid and East Kent ditto, 21 16s to 51 12s per cwt. WOOL. The imports of wool into London since this day se'n night have been very limited, ♦iz., 200 bales from Ham burg)), 35 ditto from Antwerp, 293 ditto from Odesse, and 48 ditto from Alexandria. The public sales of colonial wool held last week were fairly attended by buyers ; but at least one-third of the parcels offered Was withdrawn. Fine qualities sold at full prices ; but the middling and inferior parcels must be considered from id. to ld. per lb. lower. In the private contract market only a moderate business is doing, at late rates. TALLOW. This market, notwithstanding the weather has set in warm, is very steady, and a good business is doing, at our advanced quotations. P.Y.C. on the spot is selling at 45s 3d to 45s 6d; and for forward delivery 44s 6d to 444 9d per cwt. Town Tallow, 46s per ewt, net cash; rough fat, 2s 7d per elbs. IVIARLBRO'-STREET—(THIS DAY.) John Briant was brought before Mr. Bingham, Charged with having assaulted W. Evans, barman at the fling's Arms Tavern, Great Tichfield-street, Oxford street. The complainant stated that on Sunday morning, about half-past eight o'clock, he was cleaning the brass plates in front of the house, when the prisoner came up to him and, without the least provocation, struck him a severe blow' on the side of the head. He was proceed ing to further violence, when a constable, who had wit messed the whole transaction, came and took the prisoner into custody. The prisoner, in defence, urged as the reason of his striking the complainant, that the latter had struck him on the previous evening, and that out of revenge he re taliated upon complainant when he saw him on the Sun day morning in the street. Mr. BINGH.ADI mid complainant's striking defendant on the Saturday had nothing to do with the blow in flicted twelve hours after. That was not lawful or Christian-like. To th e complainant—ls it true what the defendant d 4 l , alleged? C om pl a i nan t said it was. He certainly l il lu ‘ s_trik e d efendant on S atur d ay even i ng , b u t h e did so me front own defence. He was in the act of cleaning out m en M nt of the bar, when the prisoner and several other surrounded him and knocked him about. uSerg e_ t to ""L Newman, E 9, said he saw thedefer.dant go head no p mrl3 lainant and strike him. He had no doubt if gone to his (complainant's) assistance, the defendant would have acted with much greater violence. Mr. BINGHAM said, after what be had heard from the last witness, he felt himself bound to convict the de efandtant in went also require the p ena lt y o f 40 s . f or th e assault, or in de shoul Peace for thredeamysontoths. the m Hoe of Correction. He the so re qu i re h i m to find one surety i n 20 1. t o k ee p BENEVOLENCE. —The magistrate I.( quested the re rale: .ti3ada :knowled ge t h e rece i pt o f 1/. f rom H. G., n, for the use of Mrs. Wellerton, whose case b e f ore the public a few weeks ago. WORSHIP S' DAY.) A. well-known member of the swell mob, named Harris, was this morning brought to this office in cus tody of Police -constable Edwards, 311 K, charged with being upon the roof of the 'Temperance Tavern, Mile endn road, in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Wilson, at the hour of one o'clock yesterday (Sunday) morning. From the eyideiwe it appeared that the waiter of the THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 4, 1848, --- Eagle Tavern, Mile-end-road; was wending his way to his domicile, when he espied three persons upon the roof of the above premises, evidently for an unlawful purpose. He raised an alarm, and two of them suc ceeded in effecting their escape, but the prisoner, who was the third, was not so fortunate, as ho was the last to reach terra firma, which was accomplished by means of the water-pipe and gas lamp ; it was not, however, without a smart chase that his capture was effected, and he was conveyed to the station-house. Edwards, the constable, stated that the delinquent had left behind him a .jemmy, a carpenter's auger, a knife for cutting and performing the office of screw-driver, and a candle; some matches were found upon the priso ner, besides other utensils necessary for the avocations the prisoner was engaged in. The prisoner, who was stated to be an incorrigible thief, was ordered to be committed for trial. THE UNITED STATES [BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.] SOUTHAMPTON, MONDAY MORNING. The Hermann steamer, which left New York on ,he 21st ult., has arrived here, and brings the fol owing intelligence:— NEW YORK, AUG. 19.—The Cambria arrived here his evening. At New York the money market continues easier, and Government Securities maintain themselves firmly at from 4 to 4i prem. for United States Six per Cents. Foreign exchange is in only moderate demand. Of the commercial effects of the Cambria's ac counts, which were not circulated until towards the close of business, we can give no particulars. They do not, however, appear to have caused much change. NEW YORK COTTON MARKET, AUG. 18.—The foreign advices received this morning were consi dered favourable, and 8,000 bales sold at full prices. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. STIRLING RACES.—FRIDAY. The Burgh Stakes of 5 Soya. each, and 20 added. Two miles. Mr. Ramsay's Activity, 3 yrs... ... Mr. Merry's Pilot, 6 yrs ... .• The Buchanan Stakes of 3 sovs. each, and 50 added; three yrs old, 7st 51b; four yrz, Bst 21b; five yrs, Bst 71b; six yrs and aged, Bst 101 b; winners once this year 31b, twice 51b, thrice 71b extra; mares, &c., al lowed 31b. Heats, Once round. Mr. Merry's Pilot, 6 yrs (11. Robertson) 0 1 1 Mr. Bifinie's Whizgig, 3 yrs ... ... ... 1 4 2 Mr. Wauchope's Cybele, 3 yrs ... ... 22 dr "Mr. J. Laing's Pleasure Trip, 5 yrs ... 0 3 dr Mr. Gray's Pawnbroker, 5 yrs ••• ••• 3dr The St. Ninian's Handicap of 5 sovs. each, and 20 added. One mile. Mr. M'Kenzie's John Harris, 6 yrs . . . Mr. Ryan's Tom Tit, 4 yrs Mr. Binnie's Titus Oates, 5 yrs ... Four others started. The Sauchie Stakes of 5 sovs. each, 2 ft, and 20 added. The winner to be sold for 1501. Heats, once round and a dis. Mr. Ramsay's Activity, 3 yrs ... (Arnold) 1 1 Mr. Merry's Glitter, 3 yrs Mr. M'Kenzie's John Harris, 6 yrs ... ... 3 3 Mr. Binnie's Titus Oates, 5 yrs ... 4 dr The Scurry Stakes of 2 soya. each, with added, one mile, were won in two heats by Mr. Ramsay's Henry, aged (Hutchinson) beating Pawnbroker and two others. (Arnold) I (Rylie) 1 NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. PORTSMOUTH, SEPT. 3.—The Fairy Royal yacht will embark her Majesty and the Court to•morrow morning at Cowes, and convey them to this port en route to London. _ _ The Myrtle steam-vessel, Acting-Master Balliston commanding, came into herb/air yesterday for a supply of coals, which she took in, and then was dispatched to Plymouth and Cork w ith supernumeraries for the brigs of Sir Charles Napier's squadron to take out to the stations (Brazils, Mediterranean, West Indies, and China) to which they will be severally dispatched on re turning to Cork. The Myrtle has been surveying under Captain Sherringhsm during the past week. Lieutenant George Ft aser (1821) died at Chichester on the 26th ult. He was midshipman of the Revenge, and served in her boats at the cutting out of a privateer from Palamos in 1813, for which he was gazetted. He was the youngest son of the late Major-General Fraser, of Ashling-house, Sussex. Sir Charles Napier's squadron was passed off Cape Clear on Wednesday last by the Troubador merchant ship, arrived in port. The Admiralty have ordered that in the future distri bution of prize money the engineer boys of the first and second classes shall share the award in the 10th class, and boys of the third and fourth classes to share in the 11th class. The work for the Government Artesian well in the meadow lines opposite the Queen's rooms, Portsea, has commenced, The shaft has been sunk, and the boring has begun. . The Asia, 84, Captain M. Stopford, flag of Rear- Admiral Phipps liornby, C. 8., Commander-in-Chief in the Pacific, was at Callao on the 12th of July,' all well. The Plover, Commander Moore, arrived at Callao from England on the 4th of July, and sailed on the Bth for Behring's Straits, en route to the Arctic seas, to search fur Sir John Franklin. Dr. Alexander M'Kechnie, surgeon and medical store keeper of the Royal Hospital at Hasler, it is expected will be appointed Deputy Medical Inspector of the Naval Hospital at Malta, vice Watt, deceased. The Kingfisher, 12, is to be ready for commission by the Bth inst. at this port, to convey the October mail to th© Coast of Africa. Wind W., light breezes, and fine weather. PLYMOUTH, SEPT. I.—Her Majesty's steam-sloop Hermes, 6, sailed yesterday for the river Shannon, with 50 seamen and riggers, to bring to this port the Andro meda and Andromache depots. Her Majesty's packet Crane, 6,Lieutenant-Commander John Parsons, sailed this morning. She leaves Falmouth on the 6th inst., for the Brazils. Her Majesty's brigantine Spy, 3, Master Commander James P. Moon, from Chatham, is now (four o'clock P.m.) under Penlee, reaching into the Sound. Orders are received for her to be got ready immediately and forwarded to her destination, the Coast of Africa. WOOLWICH, SEPT. 2.—The Plumper steam-vessel, fitted with a screw propeller, went down the river at eleven o'clock on Friday last under the charge of Lieu tenant Robertson, and was tried three times down and three times up the measured mile at Long Reach, making an average :speed of rather more than six knots and a quarter per hour, the engines making 40 revolutions per minute. The engines are by Miller and Ravenhill, and work well, but cannot be got up to their full speed, owing, it is supposed, to the ves sel being too full at the stern. Captain Halstead. R.N., and several scientific persons were on board during the trip. The Sharpshooter is ordered to be taken into dock to have some alterations made in her stern, as she does not steer well; and it is now ascertained that vessels with full sterns are not eligible for the application of the screw propeller, and that they acquire greater speed when their bows are of considerably less draught of water, the great immersion of the screw propeller giving it a greater purchase in the water. The Tenzer is having her stern altered at Deptford to a more tapering form, and one of the two rudders with which she was tried will be dispensed with in future. WOOLWICH DOCKYARD BRIGADE.—The thunderstorm on Thursday evening last prevented the conclusion of the drills on the 31st of August, and the men assembled for exercise on the parade-ground on theist of September and went through their evolutions in a very creditable manner, having made excellent progress during the drill season. The Boat Brigade finished their ball practice in the marshes on Thursday afternoon, and out of the thirty five shots fired at 950 yards' range, the target was twice knocked down and five shots perforated it. The prac tice was carried on although a sloop was anchored in the range, warning having been given to her to move, but the parties on beard paid no attention to the order. DONCASTER RACES. The Town Council have refused to sanction the ap pointment of Mr. flibburd as Starter, on the ground that no complaint had been made to them of the inefficiency of Mr. Birley, who, it appears, is fortunate enough to have met with the approval of Lords G. Bentinck and Rancliffe. The policy of interfering with the stewards in the exercise of a legitimate authority, may be called in question, especially as the appointment was made at the request of several gentlemen interested in Doncaster Races (i. e., the owners of race-horses), and without put ting the Corporation to any additional expense. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. San,— " Now comes apace the evening of the year, With all its sunset glories spread around." " Fair Hope, the season to the turfite yields— Large stakes, rich handicaps, and sporting fields." The autumnal racing campaign of Surplice's year com mences with the meeting at Warwick on Tuesday next, and will be brought to a conclusion on or about the 28th of October, that being the last day in the Newmarket Houghton week; this campaign of eight weeks it is my intention to to take a " bird's eye view" of, with a peep at the leading stakes of '49, so as in some measure to dispel the mists of futurity, and give your sporting readers the benefit of a telescopic glance through the lens of my judgment at the destinies of the crack stakes of '4B and '49, for " Such comprehensive views the Spirit takes, That in a few short minutes—" " The scene, With all its pleasures and its pains," Of many a well earned triumph shall my anticipation before your mind's eye lay. To begin with the beginning, for the Leamington Stakes at Warwick on Tuesday, a small field of about six will will be brought to the post, probably consisting of Footstool, The Cur, Yardley, Ulysses, Sylvan, and Doctrine, to which might be added Pillage, Pottinger, Columbus, and Remembrance; should the later start I see nothing to beat him, in his absence the race, I pre sume, will come off thus:— Footstool (Butler) or Sylvan (Fenn) Ulysses (Ryder) The Cur (Rogers) Yardley (Whitehouse) Doctrine (Pearl) 5 The Castle Park Stakes to the Iron Duke or The Arab. ... 1 The Great Warwickshire Stakes has twelve nominations, but nothing good enough to interfere with Shylock's chance; The Great Western may possibly run second. The Warwick Cup to the Hero or Pyrrhus whichever the stable may please to start, Ellerdale second. At Doncaster, for the Champagne Stakes, Philippa, the victress of Borneo, will meet the Flying Dutchman and Honeycomb; a good race may be expected between the trio, and it is just possible the " flyer " may have to strike his colours. For the St. Leger from eight to twelve are expected to run, to be selected from the following :—*Besborough, *Backbiter, Springy Jack, *Voyager, Justice to Ire . - land, *Big Jerry, Flatcatcher , Assault, *Beverlac, L'Hi rondelle colt, *King of Kildare, A spasia, *Blaze, *Ban dit, Surplice, Loadstone, *The Stinger, Canezou, *Ma raschino, and *Fern. Those marked thus * are very doubtful starters. Mr. Green's colours with Assault or Flatcatcher will be about the mark this time, with Surplice and Canezon in attendance. Justice to Ireland it is dangerous to meddle with either pro or con, and Springy Jack I am afraid will find the distance too long for him. The rest possess no attractions for me, and are, in my opinio n, without a chance. I attach my anticipated results of the Autumnal stakes : STAKE. PROBABLE WINNER. Great Yorkshire Handicap—Executor or Vampyre. Pack hill—Lady Nlasham or Canezou. Doncaster Cup—Van Tromp. Two-year old—Elthiron or the Flying Dutchman. FIRST OCTOBER MEETING. Buekenham—Colonel Peel. Grand Duke Michael—Surplice or Flatcatcher. Hopeful—lone, Glauca, or Czarina. Granby—Farthingale or Borneo. Rutland—Nina or Ploughboy. First Triennial—Tadmor 1, Elthiron 2, Honeycomb 3. SECOND OCTOBER MEETING. Royal—Surplice 1, Glendower, 2. Clearwell—lndus, Elthiron, or Sister to Arkwright. Bedford—Little Frank or Puffy. Bretby—Glauca or Sister to Arkwright. Prendergast—Elthiron, Indus, or Honeycomb. Cesarewitch—Justice to Ireland, Gardenia, Cossack, or Remembrance. HOUGHTON MEETING.. Criterion—Elthiron, Nina, or Philippa. Cambridgeshire—Glendower, Planet, The Fidler, or Conyngham. I can at present give no very decided opinion on the Cesarewitch and Cambridgeshire, but will do so at the earliest opportunity. In 1849, for the 2,000 Guineas, Nunnykirk, Honey comb, Uric], and Indus, will be rattling favourites, and between them lays the race. Mr. Merry will he in great force for the Chester Cup; and as for the Derby, on Colonel Peel's Tadmor, by lon, out of Palmyra, I will stake my reputation as a prophet, and with Shakspere exclaim, " I will not change my horse fur any that Treads but upon four pasterns." The Emma colt, Old Dan Tucker, Flying Dutchman, Elthiron, Saucy Dick, Honeycomb, Nunnykirk, Indus, Uriel, and Osterley are respectively worth an invest- ment. For the Oaks, Lord Chesterfield, Colonels Peel and Anson, and Mr. Irwin, respectively own a clipper, and from their stables the winner I expect will spring. As I've got so far a head of time, I may as well in conclusion state that Lord Clifden possesses in Sidus, Pontifex, and Narbonne, three very promising yearlings for the 2,000 Guineas, Derby, and Oaks of 1850. I an), Sir, yours, &c., THE SPIRIT OF THE TURF. Monday morning. PEPY'S DIARY.—We are requested to state that Mr. Colburn, of Great Marlborough-street, has this day published the Third Volume of the New Edition of " Pepy's Diary and Correspondence," with the omitted passages restored. 2. Also, just published, " The Dis cipline of Life," a Novel, 3 vols. "Since Miss Austen ceased to write, and Mrs. Marsh began, we have had no other story-telling of its class that we would place upon a level with this for freshness, straightforwardness, and truth of tone and feeling."—Examiner. 3. "A Yacht Voyage to Norway, Denmark, and Sweden," by W. A. Ross, Esq., 2 vols. 4. " The Court and Times of Charles 1.," by the author of " The Court and Times of James 1.," 2 vols. Bvo. 5. Miss Strickland's " Lives of the Queens of England," complete in 12 vols. 6. Mrs. Ward's Narrative of her "Five Years' Residence in Kafirland," with Sketches of the late War, with Per traits, &c., 2 vols. ,_:=l birb 724 itton SUN OFFICE, Seven o' Clock. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. (THIS DAY.) HOUSE OF LORDS. Their Lordships assembled shortly after Half-past Twelve o'clock. SAVINGS BANK (IRELAND) BILL. This Bill was read a third time and passed. ROYAL ASSENT. The Royal Assent was given by Commission to the following twenty-nine public and private Bills : Sugar Duties. Diplomatic Relations (Court of Rome). Postage on Newspapers (Channel Island). Post Horses Licenses, &c. Spirits (Dealers in). British Spirits Warehousing. Distilling from Sugar. Slave Trade (Equator). Nuisances and Contagious Diseases. Controverted Elections. Battersea Park, &c. Royal Military Asylum. Poor Removal (No. 2). Poor-law Union Charges (No. 2). Poor-law Auditors Proceedings Restriction. Milbank Prison. Metropolitan Commissioners of Sewers. Commons Inclosure Act Amendment . Commons Inclosure (No. 2). Sheep and Cattle Importation Prohibition. Sheep and Cattle Contagious Disorders Prevention. Drainage Certificates. Lock-up Houses. Transfer of Landed Property (Ireland). Labour Poor (Ireland). Dublin Police. Reproductive Loan Fund Institution (Ireland). Westminster Improvement. The Earl of Glengall's Estate. The Lords Commissioners were the Lord Chancellor, the Earl of Shaftesbury, and the Marquis of Clanricarde. CITY OF LONDON SEWERS BILL. The Marquis of CLANRICARDE moved that the standing orderF, 26 and 155, should be dispensed with as far as this Bill was concerned, which was agreed to. The Earl of RAI)NOR opposed the further proceed ing of the Bill unless a clause which he proposed, limit ing the operation of the Bill to two years, should be agreed to. The Marquis of CLANRICARDE hoped his Noble Friend would not press his amendment. After a few words from Lord MONTEAGLE and the, Earl of MOUNTCARIELL, The Earl of RADNOR said he should certainly Eress his amendment to a division. Strangers was then ordered to withdraw, and tteri Lordships divided on the amendment, when there:sp peared— Contents Non-contents Majority against the amendment ---I The Bill was then read a third time and pasSed, and their Lordships adjourned until Five o'clock. Their Lordships resumed at Five o'clock. COPPER AND LEAD DUTIES BILL. After a few words from the Earl of Falmouth, and a short explanation from the Earl of Desert and the Mar quis of Lansdowne, The Earl of MOUNTCASHET., denied that he was bound by any agreement which other Noble Lords might make, and he should, therefore, obstruct the Bill by every means in his power, as a measure injurious to the national industry of England and of Ireland. The Earl of FALMOUTH would move as an amend ment that the Bill be read a third time that day six months. Strangers were ordered to withdraw, and their Lord ships divided, when there appeared— Contents 25 Not-contents ll Majority in favour of the Bill —l4 The Bill was then read a third time and passed. EXCHEQUER BILLS BILL. On the motion that this Bill be read a third time, Lord MONTEAGLE rose for the purpose of direct ing the attention of their Lordships to the unsatisfactory nature of the financial situation of the country. (LEFT SPEAKING.) HOUSE OF COMMONS. The SPEAKER took the Chair at One o'clock. HORSHA. Mr. BRAMSTONbrought up the report of the Committee appointed to try the merits of the petition against the return of Mr. Fitzgerald, for Horsham, which stated that Mr. N. H. S. Fitzgerald was not duly elected, but that Lord Edward Howard was duly electeJ ; and that Mr. Fitzgerald was, by himself and his agents, guilty of treating, and ha d,: therefore, ren dered himself incapable of sitting in the present Par liament. The Clerk of the Crown attended and amended the return. ROYAL COMMISSION. Shortly after one o'clock Sir Augustus Clifford ap peered at the table, and summoned the House to hear the Royal Assent given to several Bills, which will be found in our report of the House of Lords. The SPEAKER, on his return, read the list of Bills. FEVER (IRELAND) BILL. On the motion of Sir G. GREY, the Lords' amend ments to this Bill were agreed to. SAVINGS' BANKS (IRELAND) BILL. On the motion of the RIGHT HON. BARONET, the Lords' amendments to this Bill were also agreed to. LOCAL INQUIRY BILL. The Lords' amendments, to this Bill, on the motion of Mr. HUME, were agreed Co. NEW MEMBERS. The following Members took the oaths and' the,ir, seats :—Lord Edward Howard, for Horsham, and Mr. Harris, for Leicester; Mr. Ellis made the usual affir mation on taking his seat for the same place, he beings member of the Society of Friends. CHELTENHAM ELECTION. Sir W. CLAY moved that the evidence taken before this Committee be printed. He then proceeded to de fend the Committee from the aspersions cast upon him self and the Committee. He said, in consequence of the remarks made upon him in the speech of Mr. Craven Berke ley, he had placed himself in the hands of a friend of un doubted honour, but on mature consideration, consider ing that he had been sitting as the Chairman of the Committee in a judicial capacity, and that it would be better to leave the aspersions to the decision of the House—to those who had best known him—(Hear, hear) —he had felt it his duty to take no further step in the matter. The Committee, in both its deci sions, was unanimous —(Hear, hear) —and if any one had come into the room during their deliberations, ho would have found that the politics of either party was not made matter of consideration.—(llear, hear.) It was most important to the House that the decisions of its Committees should be come to fearlessly; but if they were to be menaced in the way he and the Committee had been in this case, Members would hesitate to sit on such tribunals. If Mr. C. Berkeley had been guilty of a breach of the privileges of the House, he had no wish to hike any vindictive step against him, because some allowance must be made for the painful position in which he was placed, and the natural excitement in which Mr. Berkeley no doubt laboured in addressing a public assembly; but he trusted the House would express, by a resolu tion, its opinion of the way in which the Committee had discharged its duty in this matter.—(Hear, hear.) Lord J. HAY defended the Committee, and said he had advised his Hon. Friend not to seek private re dress for what was nothing less than an aspersion upon the character of the House. Lord PALMERSTON considered it would be suf ficient if the House were to express its general opinion that the Committee had properly discharged its duty. He was sure any real friend of Mr. Craven Berkeley would inform him that his conduct, which no doubt took place in a moment of excitement, was an entire contradiction of not only the ordinary affairs of life, but in direct contradiction of the principles by which the House was actuated.—(Hear, hear.) Great public injury would result if members of Committees of the House were compelled to discharge their onerous duties under the influence of fear. The motion agre ed to. Swlßas THOMAS TURTON. In reply to Mr. HENLEY, Mr. WILSON stated that Sir Thomas Turton was much e blame existed, appointed by the C hief Justice of I ndia , that he gave security for 10,0 001 . , which he regret p t r e o d p w er as d in ep a a d r e t q m u e a n t t e . to cover his liabilit ies. It a pp e ared that the chief surety was entirely fr ee from bl ame. The subject now Sir Thomas Turton the amount of his engaged li t esu h d e m,w e aE a so r n n cl e t hyo s t a e t ne st second thiseneotd thati n o tdi enmoe time the liabilities was greater. Would the papers be laid on the table ? Mr. WILSON said there ultimately would be no objection. Parliament SUPERANNUATION OF OFFICERS IN GOVERNMENT OFFICES. Mr. HUME said next se ssion he should move for a Committee to inquire into the administration of super annuation in the several Government offices, and that an t k o iLSlin. i mre. Peter w Es s, JSijnsi. a w l e l e t k b s e a p f u t e b r l i t c h es s s t estimates o b f e laid on the table within six SAVINGS' BANKS (DUBLIN). Mr. R EYNOLDS gave notice o f hi s i ntent i on , ear ly in the next se ssion, to move for the appoint ment of a Select Committe e to in q uire into t he cause of the fa i lu re of th a question from Mr. Hamilton, said th ere was nothin g against the personal honour of Mr. Just i c e Wills, that caused his removal A'iavnigisc answer ' EpW LD üb from the Chief Jus ticeshi p of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. ARMY (IRELAND). Lord G. BENTINC K p ost p o ned asking the following question, of which h e had given notice, in consequence of the absence of Sir G . Gre y —to a sk the Secretary for Ire land, the number of s tand of fir e - arms, pikes , and other weapons, powder, and a mmun ition seized by or surren dered to the Government of Ireland, subsequent to the passing of the Act, 11 Vict., c. 2, to the latest period of which Government had information. STEAM-SHIPS. Lord G. BENTINCK alto postponed the following question, in consequence of the absence of the President of the Board of Trade:—To ask the President of the Board of Trade a question with regard to the accuracy of the return last presented, as regards the comparative measurement of steam-ships under the old and new =do of measurement. THE COURT. To-morrow the Queen, accompanied by her Royal Consort, will go in state to the House of Peers to close the session of Parliament. Sir George Grey, Principal Secretary of State for the Home Department, accompanies the Queen during her excursion to Scotland. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent will not accompany her Majesty and Prince Albert to town, but will remain at her residence in East Cowes Park. The three younger of the royal children will remain at Os borne during the absence of their royal parents. HER MAJESTY'S VISIT TO SCOTLAND. WooLwica, SEPT. 2.—The Royal Victoria and Albert yacht left Cowes yesterday afternoon, at half past four o'clock, P.M., under the command of Captain Lord Adolphus Fitzclarence, G.C.H., and arrived at moorings, opposite Woolwich Dockyard, at a quarter before one o'clock, P.m., to-day. Mr. Bellamy, master attendant, superintended the mooring of the royal yacht, which has been brought up in the stream with her head down the river. The vessel has a very fine appearance, the paddle-boxes being painted and highly finished with a rich cream colour. The gigs and boats are painted of a beautiful ultra, marine colour, and the lines and or naments carved and gilt in a very tasteful manner, without the slightest appearance of gaudiness. It is now finally arranged that the embarka tion of her Majesty and Prince Albert will take place at Woolwich Dockyard betwixt four and five o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, very shortly after the hour of, her Majesty's proroguing Parliament in person. Captain Lord- Adolphus Fitzclarence landed from the royal yacht at a quarter past one o'clock, and visited Commodore Sir Gordon Bremer, G.C.8., G.C.H., at his office. His Lordship's carriage was in waiting in the dockyard to convey the gallant captain to St. James's Palace. The Vivid Dover mail steam-packet, Captain Smitbett, arrived at Woolwich this evening, at six o'clock r.se., and with the Black Eagle Admiralty yacht and Virago war-steamer will form the royal squadron, in addition to the royal yacht. The Black Eagle will embark a part of the royal carriages, and the Vivid a part of her Majesty's suite with an inspector and fourteen men of the A division of police from the metropolis to do duty at Balmoral. These men being well acquainted with her Majesty's and Prince Albert's attendants and those having privileges at Court, will prevent the intrusion of strangers, where local police would be unavailable for that purpose. DERBY SWEEPS.—On Saturday, at a petty ses sions held before the magistrates for the district of St Anne's, Westminster, J. Whiskin, E.q., in the chair, the proceedings which took place in the House of Com mons, with reference to Derby sweeps, came before the consideration of the bench.—The Chairman (Mr. Whiskin) said that he had that morning read with some surprise and regret the course which the Attorney-Ge. neral had thought proper to pursue with regard to Dsrby sweeps. It was said by the Hon. and Learned Gentleman that ho did not intend to interfere further than to declare that the advertising such sweeps in the newspapers would henceforth be considered an illegal act. He (the chairman) could not see what difference there could be between permitting parties having sweeps held at their houses to publish and circulate bills announcing such fact and allowing them to make use of the advertisement columns of a newspaper for the same purpose. In his (the chairman's) opinion, all kinds of sweeps were bad in principle, seeing that they led to results of a mischievous character to many families, the heads of which speculated their shilling in the hopes of obtaining considerable amounts without in dustrial efforts. He did think that, as magistrates, it was their duty to do all they could in order to suppress these " sweeps," and he must repeat his regret that the Government had not acted more firmly in the matter. If the Attorney-General was of opinion that the measure he had proposed would lead to the suppression of these clubs, he (the chairman) was of a different opinion; he thought it would lead more probably to an increase of the evil.—Mr. H. Rose considered that such would ine vitably prove to be the case. For his part, he had never sanctioned these kind of lotteries, nor would he do so. The Attorney-General was certainly wrong in not putting down these gambling speculations at once.— After the transaction of the customary business the bench broke up. CORONER'S INQUEST.—An inquest was held on Saturday, by Mr. Bedford, the Westminster coroner, at St. George's Hospital, on the body of Edward Weitier, aged 51. It appeared from the evidence of several witnesses that the deceased was coachman to Colonel Sykes, and on the previous Saturday evening deceased was going through the stables in Hyde Park-mews West, when one of the coach horses flew at him as he was passing the stall, and caught him by the right arm. The animal dragged him to tho ground, where he continued to bite and trample on the unfortunate de ceased, until he became insensible, in which state he was found some time after by his wife covered with blood. He never showed the least signs of recovery, and died in a raving state on the following Thursday. Verdict — Died from injuries received by the violence of a vicious horse." MURDER OF A CHILD ON CLAPHAM-COMMON.—OH Saturday Mr. W. Carter held an adjourred inquest at the Falcon, Wandsworth-road, upon the body of an in fant female child, about a month old, which bad been found drowned in the spring well on Clapham-common. From the evidence adduced at the two investigations which took place, it appeared that the well is a bucket well, about twelve feet in circumference, fourteen feet deep, and is situated a little out of the direct road, across the common from Clapham to Wandsworth. There is a very abundant supply of peculiarly soft water, and a number of men obtain a living by carting and selling it to numerous families in the neighbourhood. On Thurs day morning, about half-past six o'clock, the body of the deceased child was found floating in the well; it was naked; its hands were clenched, and its body drawn up, giving undoubted proof of its having been cast into the water alive, and its subsequent struggle for existence. The jury returned a verdict of " Wilful murder against some person or persons unknown." FINE ARTS. - The bronze statue of Lord Auckland, by Weekes, designed for erection on the Esplanade at Calcutta, was, with its granite pedestal, shipped in the Loudon Decks a few days since in the ship Blarlborough. WEST INDIA SUGAR. Lord G. BENTINCK then moved for the fellovi returns :—Return, giving a monthly detailed, as well as abstract account, of the entries of British West India sugar, with the names of the importing ships, as re • ported in the Customs Bill A, of eatry in . hogsheads, tierces, &c., &c., for each of the months of the year ending the sth day of January, 1848, with an abstract, showing the total amount previously imported at the end of each month: corresponding return, showing the entries of such hogsheads, tierces, &c., c., by weight, as subse quently entered in the books of the Custom-house; likewise returns, showing the average weight of each hogshead, tierce, &c., according to the entries in the books of the Custom-house, distinguishing the different colonies, and showing likewise the difference, if any, between the quantity or weight as entered upon the ship's manifest, and that weighed out under the Queen's beam ; showing the average interval of time which has elapsed in each month between the declaration and exhibition of each ship's manifest to the officers of her Majesty's Customs, and the discharge and weighing out of the cargoes of such ships at the Queen's beam; showing the quantities represented to have been imported in the corresponding periods, according to the published reports of the Board of Trade and Navigation; showing the date in each month of the first publication of the Board of Trade and Navigation Returns of the Imports of British West India Sugar of the preceding, and the number of days elapsing in each month, between the closing of the ac count by the Customs, and its publication by the Board of Trade: likewise, Copy of the heading and title of, and of the arms, if any, emblazoned on the Customs Bill A of Entry. The Noble Lord said that he made the motion in order to ascertain whether or not he had discovered a mare's nest, or whether the statements he had made were true. Mr. PARKER said he believed the statements made by the Noble Lord were true. The motion was then withdrawn. ADVERTISEMENT DUTY. _ Mr. EWART gave notice of his intention, early in the next session, to move the repeal of the duty on ad vertisements. BALTIC TIMBER. Lord G. BENTINCK moved for a return, showing the prices of Baltic Timber, and of Quebec Red and Yellow Pine Timber, as shown by the public auction sales in London, in the first week of January last. NEW WRIT FOR BOLTON. On the motion of Lord G. BENTINCK, a new writ was ordered for the borough of Bolton, in the room of the late Wm. Bolling, Esq. MESSAGE FROM THE LORDS. A messenger from the Lords brought up the City of London Sewers Bill, with amendments, with which their Lordships desired the concurrence of the House of Commons. _ . The amendments were agreed to, and the House ad ourned at Three to Six o'clock. PROROGATION OF PAR LIAMENT TO-MORROW. The Speaker will take the Chair to-morrow at Half past Twelve o'clock. The Queen will arrive at the House of Lords at one o'clock precisely, an hour earlier than heretofore. TATTERSALL'S—THIS EVENING Six o'CLocx. LEAMINGTON STAKES. 6 to 4 agst Doctrine 4 to 1 agst The Cur GREAT YORKSHIRE HANDICAP. 5 to 1 agst Executor 9 to 1 agst Vampyro: 11 to 1 agst Cawroush 14 to 1 agst Alliance _ ST. LEGER. 5 to 2 agst Caneaou 7 to 2 agst Justice to Ireland 3 to 1 agst Surplice 9 to 2 agst Flatcatcher 12 to 1 agst Springy Jack THE AMERICAN STEAM-SHIP HERMANN. (BY EXPRESS.) (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) • COWES, SEPT. 4.—This ship left New York on the 20th ult., and at three o'clock this morning, in a thick fog, run on a sand-bank in Gurnet Bay. This was about an hour after high water. Her bows are close in on the rocks, and there was only six feet water forward at low water, but more than ten feet aft. She sits quite upright, and a number of barges are gone down to lighten her. She is expected to get off this afternoon without damage. The weather is very fine and the water smooth. She is to the westward of and rather inside the buoy, between the berths of the Pottinger and Cyclops. THE CORN TRADE. LIVERPOOL, SATURDAY.—The duty has declined this week Is. per quarter on Wheat, and 6d. per quar ter each on barley, oats, rye, and peas. The weather bas been exceedingly favourable for harvest work all this week, and a great proportion of grain has been carried in this locality, and in better condition than could be expected after so long a spell of unsettled weather. There was a thin attendance of millers and dealers at our market yesterday, and the business done in any article was quite limited. Wheat declined 3d. to 4d. per bushel on both free and bonded. Sack flour was 2s. and barrel flour ls. lower. There was no change in the value of oats, barley, or oatmeal. Egyptian beans were Is. per quarter cheaper. Yeas were unaltered. At a decline of Is. per quarter there was a better demand for Indian corn than on Tuesday to inferior millers and for shipment for Ireland. A few Irish new oats sold at .3s. 6d. to as. 7d. per 451 b. Owing to the fine weather the trade was very dull to-day, and prices without change for any article except Indian corn, which is held - for Is. advance. _ _ _ MANCHESTER, SATURDAY.—During the present week the weather has been of a decidedly more favourable character, causing great inactivity in the trade generally, with a tendency towards lower prices. The imports from all quarters into Liverpool and Runcorn, excepting about 15,000 quarters of Indian corn from America, con. tinue on a very limited scale. At our market this morn ing the transactions in wheat were at a decline of 2d. to 3d. per 701 b. on the currency of this day se'nnight. Flour was freely offered at a reduction of ls. per sack, but without inducing purchasers to come forward. Oats and oatmeal met a slow sale, and barely supported their previous ♦alue. STATE OF TRADE. FOREIGN WOOL TRADE, LEEDS, SEPT. I.—As usna t during his m a therke market. Prices, progress ri e e s o , of however,the London r are sales, there firm , a i n s d a b p o e t r h . n c i n e p G t iehrl Germany a t WOOL v n a g n o d o o f faLti MARKET, theßLxouaom: London b u L n aE t ou of is os businessauctions, advanced SEPT.r i . do ai I.—There r g h et r i c in are being paid. ENGLISH has not been any var i at i on o f momen t i n this market during the present week. The manufacturers buy cautiously to supply their current requirements. Prices are stationary. LEEDS .—With a return of a more favourable state of the weather, our cloth markets improve. More business was done both on Saturday and Tuesday than had been the case the last few weeks, and more goods have been delivered off the market day than of late. Prices remain about the same, and the stocks in the manufacturer's hands much less than usual at this season. There has also been more business done during the week in the warehouses. Many country buyers have been in the town, and they have purchased winter goods more freely; there is also more business doing for the contingent than has been the case at any period of the year. HUDDERSFIELD MARKET, TUESDAY.—There has been a moderate attendance to-day of buyers from the Lon don, Scotch, and Irish markets, and although we have not heard of any extensive orders having been given, still considerable purchases have been made. The in quiry is chiefly for cloths of the better qualities, of which there is a great scarcity. There has been a steady busi ness doing in the warehouses during the week. The weather has been fine, in consequence of which the har vest prospects are brighter, and as the reports of the potato blight become less conflicting, the spirit of confi dence becomes more emboldened, and a better state of things is more confident) looked forward to. B RADFO RD MARKET, T H URSDAY.—WOOL. —There is no change worthy of notice since our last report. Stocks are fully maintained, and in prices no alteration. The colonial wool sales in London are progressing with more animation than was anticipated, considering the immense quantity (36,000 bales) which will be offered before the sales terminate. YARN.—Both coloured and plain yarns continue to be freely used by the manufacturers for the home trade, but there is no improvement with the shipping houses. Prices remain stationary. PIECES.— The brisk demand for fancy coloured goods, as well us for Paramattas and Orleans, still continues. There are no stocks in the market, and the manufacturers are prin cipally working to order. Prices generally are very steady, and a satisfactory business is doing. LEICESTER.—A regular demand continues in the warehouse. The harvest takes a great many workmen from the frame, and but little is now producing. Yarns and wocl remain without alteration. NOTTINGHAM—The cotton stocking trade continues in a tolerable condition, but rather depressed to what it was a few weeks since; the better kind of cut-ups made by thread carriers being in the best state.—The cotton glove trade is rather depressed, and a few hands are out of employment; neither has the silk glove branch rallied. —The drawer, pantaloon, and shirt branch is in rather an improved state.—The silk knotted hose trade is in a flourishing condition, and, were the wages better, the hands would have nothing to complain of. On the other hand, the plain silk hose branch is in a very low condi tion, being half extinct.—The bobbin net trade is gene rally considered (though heavily depressed) to be in rather a more active state, but this is only in some quar ters; the German and French houses are certainly upon the move, as is the machine lace trade in the north of Franco.—The silk net is much better than the cotton in the plain trade.—The warp lace trade, whether silk or cotton, is certainly not worse, but the latter is lamentably ,iled.—Leeds Mercury. depressed. The attempts to make worsted lace suddenly POTATO DISEASE IN IRELAND A CENTURY AGO. — Lord Chancellor Jocelyn, writing from Ireland in 1741, to his brother Chancellor (llardwicke) in England, "mentions the distressed state of the country at that period, owing to the entire failure of the potato crop which had occurred, and which was follQwed by famine and disease , to a frightful extent," INAUGURATION OF THE BUST OF PROFESSOR WILSON. On Thursday last the bust of Professor Wilson, executed by our accomplished townsman Mr. James Fillans, was placed on its pedestal in the Paisley Coffee-room. It was raised to its place in the niche about one o'clock, covered with a beautiful fancy tartan plaid from the establishment of Mr. John Mac arthur. In about half an hour thereafter it was un covered in the presence of a large assemblage of gen tlemen, comprising the committee, the subscribers, and their friends. The bust, which is considered the most striking likeness possible of the renowned Christopher North, is indeed a masterpiece of art, and reflects the highest credit on Mr. Fillans. On this occasion its appearance was considered even more admirable than before by parties who had formerly an opportunity of examining its merits. The niche prepared for its reception was declared all that could be desired, as regards position, size, &c., and the noble features so nobly chiselled looked like:life itself. The bust was executed some time ago by Mr. Fillans for a number of gentlemen con nected with Paisley, who have thus been the means of raising in town not only a monument to Professor Wilson, but as Sheriff Campbell very well rein:lrked, a monument to the genius of the aqist. It will long be prized by the community of Paisley as a faithful likeness of their gifted towns man, and as a memorial of the high genius of Mr. Fillans. 111.1. in these two weeks the artist has in augurated two works which must preserve his name in undying hunour—the bust of Professor Wilson, and the statue of Sir James Shaw. After the bust had been properly placed on the pedestal, ALEXANDER CAMPBELL, Esq., of Barn hill, late sheriff-substitute of Renfrewshire, and Chairman of the Committee of Subscribers, came forward and said —Gentlemen, as Chairman of the Committee of Sub scribers, for the erection of a monumental bust, in honour of John Wilson, in this his native town, we are now arrived at the completion of that pleasant tack, by giving its final stend to the chaste and ele gant piece of sculpture prepared by the hands of Mr. Fillans. Gentlemen, I hope you will iagree with me, that at this stage of procedure it is quite unne cessary to enter into any special details concerning the merits which have entitled Professor Wilson to this marli of respect from his townsmen. That is a matter long ago settled in the most satisfactory manner. You would not have taken measures for the erection of such a monument, unless you had been convinced how well he had deserved that honour. It is enough that the compliment has been most cordially re ceived, and handsomely acknowledged by the Pro fessor. Gentlemen, you are not ignorant that it has been the custom of all civilised nations, ancient and modern, to dedicate some such memorial in honour of those who have deserved well of their country, by eminence in literature, in arts, or in arms. Ido not know that much can be said about Professor Wilson's warlike achievements, but incontestibly he has achieved for himself a distinguished name in the re public of letters ; and without making any special allusion to his works, I may say of him what is greatly to the credit of any man of literary genius, that his chief works in poetry and in prose, are characterised by a train of tenderness and pious feeliog, and such of his other productions as ad mitted of it, by an abundant display of that sportive and humorous wit which he has at command. But perhaps the highest praise :that can be bestowed on any author is one that may be given to him—that in the whole of his numerous publications there is not, in point of moral tendency, a single line " which dying, he would wish to blot." Gentlemen, it is a great satisfaction that this bust of Professor Wilson has been produced in a manner highly approved of by himself and all his friends, and that competent judges of t'h.,'! art of sculpture have pronounced it to be a striking proof of the genius of the artist. Gentle men, the purpose of all such monuments is at once to discharge a debt of justice to the person compli mented, and to read a lesson to others, and more es pecially to the rising generation, leading them to emu late the virtues of those who have deserved such re wards. And to the people of Paisley, this bust will tell of one whose parent had here, by successful in dustry, raised himself to opulence and respect, and made the best use of his wealth by giving to his chil dren the advantages of excellent education, which, combined with the talents which nature gave, have placed our friend, his eldest son, in the high position which he rmw occupies, as professor of Moral Philo sophy in the capital of Scotland, unimpeachable in every attribute becoming a gentleman to possess, and ranking high in the literature of his country. Gen- tlemerc there is another consideration which cannot be passed unnoticed. It is most gratifying for us to think that, while we have thus raised a monument to Professor Wilson, we have at the same time obtained, in this charming piece of statuary, one of permanent honour to James Fillans, the artist. I trust that the success of Mr. Fillans, in this happy effort, as in many others, will entitle him to that which is so justly his due—the notice and employment of [those who have similar patronage to bestow. Gentlemen, Ido not know that I have anything further to add, except that I think wo. must all join in wishing that Professor Wilson may long and happily live to enjoy all the honour which his native town and his native country can bestow.— (Applause.) Immediately atter the ceremony of placing the bust on its pedestal the committee and subscribers met in the Saracen's Head Inn. Alexander Camp bell, Esq., in the chair ; Robert Farquharson, Esq., croupier. Amongst the gentlemen present we ob served James Fillans, Esq., the artist, his brothers Messrs. George and John Fillans, Provost Murray of Paisley, Provost Crawford of Renfrew, Bailie Coats of Paisley, William Barr, Esq., of Drums, William Sharp, Esq., William Bissland, Esq., Captain Mait land, A. Gibson, Esq William ' Martin, Esq., of Davieland, Samuel Barrie, Esq., Madras, A. C. bourns, Esq., of Sandyford, R. Lymburn, Esq., W. M‘Gibbon, Esq., John Dunn, Esq., Robert Rodger, Esq., John Auld, Esq., John Smith, Esq., Hugh Mackenzie, iEsq., Robert Wilson, Esq., town clerk, G. W. Addison, Esq., J. J. Lamb, Esq., &c., &C. The CHAIRMAN gave in succession "the Queen," " Prince Albert and the rest of the royal family," " the Army and Navy," and " the two Houses of Parliament." The CHAIRNIAN then craved a special bumper to the health of Professor Wilson. He (the Chairman) was glad to say that a few months' absence had not so completely expatriated- him from being a towns man of Paisley, as to prevent him from drinking that toast with the zest of, one belonging to the corn munity.—(Cheers.) He was particularly pleased to think that on this occasion he had it in his power to say that the professor and all his family were highly pleased with this successful achievement of Mr. Fillans. It had been said by artists of acknow ledged standing, that they could not have believed that even Mr. Fillans would have produced such a noble work.—(Applause.) lle was sure they would all look back with pleasure to the transactions of that day. He proposed " The health of Professor Wil son," which was drunk with all the honours. The CHAIRMAN, in proposing the health of Mr. James Fillans, said it was a difficult task for those artists who in this country had to pioneer their own way by the exercise of their talents. Mr. Fillans had nobly struggled in his arduous profession, and they must all feel a strong desire that he might never suffer his attention to be distracted from that profes sion, but that he might go on adding to his successful efforts, until he attracted the notice of those in the higher circles of society in the capital of the country, who had it in their power, if they had it in their will, to patronise his just claims.—(Applause.) Mr. FILLANS in reply said,—Mr. Chairman, Mr. Croupier, and Gentleman, I must confess that the compliments just paid me, and paid me in feeling and eloquent terms, are more than I could have ex pected, and perhaps more than my merits justly deserve. I feel sincerely grateful for the good opi nions of any man, or body of men ; but I assure you that to be honoured by a meeting much as this, com posed of my fellow-townsmen, is highly gratifying to my feelings.—(Applause.) I owe much to the many kind friends among you, who have stimulated and encouraged me in my profession, and to none do I owe more than to your worthy Chairman, Sheriff Campbell. Had it not been for him neither the bust of Professor Wilson, nor the sculptor of it would have been here to-day. Compliments have been heaped upon mo for the execution of the work which has this day been placed on its pedestal in your coffee room ; but I assure you that had it n o t been th .1. had such a noble head from which t o model, I never us t could have been able to hare pro duced such h a hto The veriest glimpse of such a head was g in spire any man whose soul was not entirely teenough to all appreciation of the beautiful or hublime. As _v.l s regards the beauties of Professor son's character I might say much, but I will forbear, fully conscious as I am that you ar e all as thoroughly acquainted as I can possibly be with the "Lights__and Shadows" which have mar ked and adorned the life of that great and gifted son o f Scotia. His kindness to me was indeed most pleasing. I could not have received better treatment at his hands although I had been one of his nearest connexions. I found him amiable in the highest degree, and I know not whether I err or not in considering his kindness to me as a reflection of that gratitude which, I assure you, he entertained towards his townsmen. To you, the subscribers to the bust, I am truly grateful for the opportunity you afforded me of chiselling the noble features of such a noble son of genius ; and I trust I shall never cease to entertain towards you those feelings of gratitude and respect which your manifold favours have called up in my bosom. Before I sit down, I beg to be allowed the privilege of proposing a toast, and one I assure you which I give with great good will. It is " Prosperity to the town and trade of Paisley." To-day, a short time before the ceremony of the inauguration, I was told that it would be necessary to have the bust covered with some sort of veil, I met a gentleman, of whom I asked what be thought would be most suitable for He thought some description of muslin would answer best. I did not, however, consider that the poet was a muslin poet, an•:d I therefore procured the shawl which is now placed at the back of our chairman, and this, gentlemen, is "the Wilson Shawl." Without detain ing you with any further remarks, allow me to propose " Prosperity to the Town and Trade of Paisley."—(Applause.) The CROUPIER, in a few complimentary observa tions, proposed " the health of the Chairman," which was received with loud applause. The CHAIRMAN replied, and proposed" The Provost and Magistrates of Paisley." Provost MURRAY replied, and proposed " The Health of their Venerable Friend Mr. Bissland," who had acted as treasurer to the subscribers. Mr. IlissLazin replied. Mr. BARR, of Drums, proposed the thanks of the subscribers to the Proprietors of the Coffee-room, for having given the bust a niche in the building. The CHAIRMAN gave " The Provost and Magi's. &Laos of the Royal Burgh of Renfrew." Provost CRAWFORD replied. Mr. GIBSON gave " The Health of Mr. Dunn," who had acted as secretary. Mr. BARR gave "The Health of the Croupiers." The CROUPIER returned thanks, after which the meeting broke up. —Renfrew Advertiser. THE MOORS. Last week boisterous weather prevailed to such an extent as to render the birds very wild, and, in con sequence, there has been less sport. On the Dun driggan moors, D. C. Marjoribanks, bagged one day 31 brace, on another day 27 brace. At Killin, A. K. George, Esq., and friends, had shot, up to the 24th inst., 232 brace, mostly half-days, the sport being interrupted by heavy rains. From the Moy beg hills, J. R. N. Shaw, Esq., Mr. Corbete, Mr. Hughes, and Mr. Thompson, have bagged 272 brace of grouse, and 36- brace of other game, in all 617 head. At Inverlair the Rev. C. R. Hope, E. Wilmot, Esq., and party, shot on the 12th 92 brace, and on the 12th and 14th Sir Evan Mac kenzie, Bart., and Mr. G roggan shot, at Ledgowan, the first day 33 brace, the next day, in company with A. Mac kenzie, Esq., they bagged 44 brace. At Knockie, Mr. De Bodes, shot in one day last week 30:k brace after twelve o'clock. The Newtonmore party-4 guns—have killed in six days' desultory shooting 597 head of grouse, 22 hares, 5 ptarmigan, 7 snipe, and 2 wild-ducks—total, 633 head of game. Very few young birds have been seen, and the old birds are remarkably wild. On the Langwcll moors, Mr. Wilson and party, at Ausdale, have had fair sport, and have fallen in with comparatively few diseased birds. The following should have been inserted in our last: —At Glenavon Forest, en the 11th instant, Lord H. Bentinck shot three fine stags, and on the 12th bagged 106 brace of grouse on the Tomintoul moors. On the same ground Mr. King also bagged on the 12th, 80 brace of grouse. A woodcock was killed on the 25th in one o: the beats for black game at Skibo Castle. It was strong on wing and in good condition, although the usual want of feathers which follows hatching evidently showed that it was one of those birds which now breed in this country. We understand the black game at Skibo Castle have bred but little, if any, better than the grouse—that tape-worm ' prevails extensively in that game also—and that Mr. Wallace sees daily more and more plainly the wisdom of having timeously given a jubilee. Another woodcock was seen on the day following in another beat for black game at Skibo, at least four miles from where the one which was killed was found. Regarding the Perthshire moors the Perth Courier of Thursday says—" The returns have fallen off greatly this week, in consequence partly of the weather, which has been broken and occasionally stormy, but chiefly from the great deficiency of birds. This is even worse than first anticipated, particularly on the Inverness-shire moors, and several have already left the grouse shooting who have deer-stalking in reserve. Lord Elcho left Falar with this view, on Fri day, for Ross- shire ; and others are about to follow his example. In many cases the parent birds are found hatching a second time ; and nests with some six or ten eggs are frequently met with. This holds out a good promise for ntxt year, and with the view of preserving the young brood, the moors ought not to be long shot over this season." DEER-STALKING. — The general :news from the forests is that the red deer are numerous, with large, well-formed antlers ; but, except a few, all the horns we have seen are still covered with the velvet. From Inveresnie a splendid brad of 13 branched antlers has been sent for preservation. At Glenmoriston J. M. Grant, Esq., Captain Grant, and J. Grant, Esq., shot each a stag in one day, one of them a beautiful royal head. At Strathgarve Captain Downes shot a good stag with eleven branches on his horns; another, with eleven points and cup, was shot at Monar, by H, W. White, E,ci : this was the first head of the sea son clear of velvet. Several others, also clear, have come to town ; one from W. Baillie, Esq , which he shot at Dochfour ; two from R. S. Holford. Esq., shot in Strury forest; and one from Redcastle, shot by E. Baillie, Esq. The same day and place, Robert Reid, Esq., got a red deer. A stag, with curi ously-formed horns, was shot at Achintoul by E. Werth), Esq. In the forest of Freeoatee Captain Boyd shot, on his first trial, a stag, a yeld hind, and a roe. At Brae , more John La Touch, Esq., had two good days' stalking, killing a stag each time.—lnverness Courier. AMERICAN ~ PUNGENT SENTI- MENTS." At the celebration of the glorious " Fourth," at Fitch burg, Massachusets (says the Rochester, U. S., North Star, of the llth Aug.), several sentiments were given at the dinner-table which had a stronger flavour of truth and honesty than of the " patriotic" cant with which people usually befool themselves and others on that day. We subjoin a few specimens:— Liberty—The leaping waters of the Niagara outdone The sublimest sight in our cl-ly is the leap of the slave to the Canada shore. _ Says Illirabeau—Men live by one of three ways: by work, by begging, or by stealing. By which does the slaveholder live? The Gallows and Presidential Chair.—The highest gifts of the people. The ono for the slayer of one man, the other for the slayer of thousands. Our Country.—Of doubtful virtue ; es liberty and slavery are her twin offspring. May she go and sin no more. The Hero of Salem—Dick C 7 owningshield—Prevented by a premature death from being a worthy competitor for the presidential chair of this nation in 1848. Peace to his ashes! THE POPULATION OF CANADA.—We understand that the result of the census just completed, of Upper Canada, will give that section of the province a popula tion of from 689,000 to 700,000 souls; while, by the census of 1842-3, it was only 401,061, giving an increase, in five years, of nearly 300,000. The last census for Lower Canada was taken in 1844, when the population was 699,806 souls, the increase upon which, during the last four years, is calculated, by reference to preceding terms at which censuses have been taken, to be about 70,000, giving this section of the province a present population of about 770,000. Tho po pulation of Upper Canada would thus appear to increase at the rate of about 40,000 per annum, and Lower Canada at that of about 17,000 per annum. Supposing these relative rates of increase to be main tained, the year 1552 will see Upper Canada with a po pulation of 859,000, and Lower Canada with only 846,000 1862 will give the former a population of 1,259,000, and tho latter only 1,015,000 souls. The experience of the past, and the present condition of Great Britain and Ireland, will, we think, justify the belief that the in crease of our population by emigration will be greater during the next twelve years than it has ever hitherto been, and that the relative proportions of such increase will be largely in favour of Upper Canada. The pro bability, then, is that by the year 1862 the Western section of the province will contain 1,500,000 inha bitants, or one-third more than that of the eastern sec tion. Wo give these calculations for the benefit of M. Papineau and his friends, who seek to upset the existing proportionate representation from each section of the province, settled by the Union Act, and based upon various elements, and to adopt, in its stead, that of property, intelligence, numbers alone, irrespective of education, and enterprise. SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE BIENFAISANCE.7 Y ester day—Mentreal Her a ld, Aug : 8. t, Portland-place, Mons. Vouillon, held at No. 10, Duke-street, In consequence o f h ,sr . t e a meeting of the members of the above institution Vouillon, president,y eceipts were considerablybelow the during the past yea r amounting only to 6651. 10s. 2d. The coca average, ilO2Ol lll toform a wider basis for their prevailing commercial distress, the society 's com mittee, therefore, in order operations , pr o p osed that, i nstead of members' subscrip tions being a gu inea p er annum, it should be reduced to 55., and that o f c ommitteemen from five guineas to o ne. The proposition was discussed at considerable length, and referred to a future meeting. The balance of cash in hand, after deducting the year's expenses, amounts to 341. Is., and the standing " reserve fund" to tnuree of f 1,142/. 6 s. Id. R EDUCT ION or SPIRITS IN B OND. —B y an order water, authorities after Som b e e ing tim tu e rn s e i d nc f e rOm it w as directed that spirits me.y be red uce d in strength in bond, by y b b yth th e e ad r ni ev ix e u the original casks in which they were imported into a vat in the docks, or other bonding premises appro priated to the purpose; but that such spirits were not subsequently to be cleared fcr home use on payment of duty, but must be tal %en for exportation. It has re cently been ruled, on the question being put, whether it is intended also to prevent spirits which have been so reduced in b on d f rom b e i ng taken for sh i ps ' stores, d uty free, when required by the owners to be applied to that purpose, that the ord r alluded to is only to prevent their disposal for home consumption, subsequently to the vatting and reducieg process, being made available in bonding premises, and that no objection will be made to their appropriation as ships' stores when required. This decision with respect to the appropriation of reduced rum, &c., for ships' stores is of some importance. ACTS OF PARLIAMENT.—No Act of Parliament (except in special emergency) should take effect imme diately on its pasting, inasmuch as it is in operation and persons may innocently offend against the provisions of it. For example: the new Act applying to alehouses (which received the Royal assent on the 14th instant) publicans may, and no doubt have, infringed upon it both as regards the time of opening on Sunday last and as regards constables' powers to demand entrance any time into the house. Unless in special emergency, no public Act should take e11 . ..et sooner than three months from the time of passing into law; by that time the public (through the medium of the press) may be. %come acquainted with its provisions.—From a Corres pondent.