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4 W as. ' 1 1 ( Na, being immediately in the fair track for ships • o,llhcl through th P.:,.;!i, fror, 114 , IA Istands towards tic Null': Ba,•hees. The po,it;oo hanger may be corsicered correctly ascertained, as We sights for latitude at noon by three good instru ments, as also for lougitudc. The chronometers being h and correct o n mar ki ng the Bashees and Lema, Islands, il a run of fiv e an d e i g h t days respect i ve l y a f ter eing the s hoal. On R. Blanchford and Co's general outline chart for 1843, is marked Lord Anson's Shoal," being nearly in th e l at i tu d e and long i tu d e o f t h e one above t med. Th ere must have been some reason for mark i ng • t , down, altho ug h I can fi n d no ment i on o f i t anyw h ere 1) : 8 e. I must remark, that so satisfied am lof its posi tion and existence, that there is no other danger for which I would keep a b e tt e r lo o k out or give a wider berth in passing. (Signed) M. AGER. A-R4ET NEWS.-(THIS DAY.I COVENT-GARDEN. Pine • ne-apples, English, 3s to 4s per lb; West a d 2B io, Is to 35 6d each, to 2s 6d ; IC e l's k , tt to 3s ; Plums, 2s ; to App ss les per half sieve ; Bamburgh Gr a pes, lb, to 2s 6d; and Muscat of to e xandria, 3s to 4s per lb ; Peaches and Nectarines, 2s 83 ; and Apricots, 6d to 8d per dozen; Melons, v u n glisb, i s 6d t o 2 s 6d ; ditt o D u t c h, 6 s to 2s each; I"o4lbuta 2s 6d to 4s per bushel ; Filberts, 70s. per • B . ol b B l Mulberries, 4d to 8d per pottle; Lemons, 5$ to • • Per 100. V egeta bl es— C ucum b ers, 2 s to 10d per b j ft e, 3 ; ditto for pickling, 4s per 100; Red Cabbage, 3s 01 per dozen; Artichokes, 2s to 2s 6d per dozen; "td Beans 4d to is per half sieve; Peas, 2s 6d to ° Per bushel ; Spinach,6d to is per junk; Radishes, 9d per dozen hands; Horseradish, 2s to 3s per „candle; Small Salads, 2s per dozen punnets ; Mush .° d o ° ;. 3 , 28 per h a lf s i eve; C a bb age s, 6d to is per Turnips, is 6d to 2s; Carrots, 2s 6d to 3s; and 28 to 3s 6d per dozen bunches; Potatoes, _ ll to 48 per pushel ; Celery, 8d to is per bundle; To sbatoe, 48 to 58 per half sieve. 311177TGEIZPORD. • " l eery inactive demand was experienced for most !tr, the supplies of which were tolerably good, a but little variation in value. • p r i me I a 3I3 3X7GATIII AND LEADENBALL. Beef and Mutton moved off ;gadfly, at full motes of currency ; otherwise, the demand was in a Al_,Rish state : Be e f, from 2s 8d to 3s 8d; Mutton, , 2 pork," " to 4s 8d ; L am b, 4 s t o s s; Veal, 3s to 4s ; and 3s 6s to 4s 6d per 81bs by the carcase. Geese, .C h ', to 6s; Fowls, 2s to 3s 6d; Capons, 3s 6d to 4 s 3 d; . is 6d to 2s 6d; Ducks, is 6d to 2s 3d; Bah 15is to is 8d; and Pigeons, 6d to 10d each. Ostend lr ; s h Butter, lO s t o Ils 6d, and English ditto, Ils to 1 8,1 4 3 ,d per dozen pounds. Irish Eggs, 4s 9d to 5s 3d; 44 oglish ditto, 7s 6d to 8s per 100. NEWPORT. tat $ 6 , 0 om 2s 8d to 3s 8d; Mutton, 3s 6d to 4 s 8 d ; t :o, 4s t o 5 5; Veal, 3s 6d to 4s 2d; and Pork, 3 s 10 d 4a per Stns. • WEEITECHAPEL. s' e ei. from 2s Sd to 3s 6d; Mutton, 3s 8d to 4s 8d aab A 4 8 RA to ss; Veal, 3s 6d to 4s; and Pork, 3 s 6 d to " 4 Per 81bs. BILLINGSGATE. average supplies of Fish were on sale to• day, and i'aloh moved off slowly, at last week's prices. Tur -143, 2s 9d to is; Brills, 10d to 2s 6d; Cod Fish, 2s 3 , 1 6d ; Whitings, 3d to sd; Lobsters, 9d to 2s 6d; t t i llu N 6 d to 2s 6d; and Mackarel, 6d to 8d each; Soles, I to 2s 3d per pair ; Eels, 8d to is per lb; Salmon, . 4 c l to 9d; ditto Trout, 4d to 6d per Ib; Grey Mullets, ,d d r ; t ° 18 ; Red ditto, 4d to 10d; Haddocks, 3d to 6d each; do ditto, 2s to 4s per dozen; Flounders, is to 2s per l i ; ) !en; Shrimps, 8d to 10d per quart; dried Ling, 4d per Whitebait, Is per quart. BILE AD. fi n T he prices of Wheaten Bread in the Metropolis are hm B id to 9d; of Eousehold ditto, 6d to 8d per 41b BIDE MARKET. I Market Hides, .561 b to 641 b, lid to 2d ; ditto, ,( 1 11 „ 1 , 1° 721 b, 2d to 24d; ditto, 721 b to 801 b, 2id to 24d; 11 "1. 0 , 801 b to 881 b, 3d to 3-id ; ditto, 88Ib to 961 b 31d to ( la; ditto, 961 b to 1041 b, 34d to Sid; Lamb Skins, It c h), Is 6d to 29 6d; Calf Skins 4s 6d to ss; Horse . " 8 , 8s 6d; Shearlings, is to is 7d. EAT IVIAKETS. SM ITEFIELD.—OId Meadow Hay, 3/ to 31 15s ; New ditto 21 5s to 318 s; Old Clover, 41 to 41 15s; New ditto, 41 10a to 418 s ; and Straw, I/ 4s to 11 8s per load. A fair average supply, and a sluggish demand. CU MBEALAND.—OId Meadow Hay, 3/ to 31 18s; New . d itto, 21 8s to 3/ lOs ; Old Clover, 4/ to 4/ 16s ; N e w ditto, 31 12 s t o 41 8 s; an d Straw, 11 6s to 1/ 10s Yet' load. Trade steady, at full prices. ... W UITEciIAPEL.—OId Meadow Hay, 31 to 3 1 155; New ; Il i t te, 2 16 s to 316x; ' Old Clover, 4/ to 4118 1 ; New ditto , 108 to 4/ 8s - and Straw, 1/ 4s to 1/ 9s per load. - PPIY to good, and trade dull COAL MABEE] tate'a Vest Hartley 153 °d CaddinOddle's W. Hartley 15s Od e's Hartley D m's Main l4a 9d East Primrose gt Adairs Main l3s Od r ey's Hartley; l2s 9d iiitating,a Hartley lss Od 31 Ywell Main ... l4s 6d "orth Percy 14s 6d oTObra Redheugh Hartley 12s 6d ,n ield Moor ~,,a oW alev l3s 9d IYYlam„,... ..... l4B 3d 1 0 Wall's End, &c. zell and Brown .... iler!ictik,a and Co. .. 15s 9d r _, yyr a l4s 6d ted dy .. . 15s Od i tledley ". . „ 15s 9d b.'arton . • ..... •••• • lss 6cl r.. 3lB Pur lss 3d, .Etild e 15s 3d ti...ll,l,ngworth lss 6d tk ,c xer ,v barnclife W ashingt on Ad en Maid •t,_ o am 16s 3d !ftlinont l6s 3d %-..-YESTERIIAT. Braddyll's Hetton Hs 9d Bell Haswell l7s 9d Hetton Lambton Russell's Hetton 17s 0.1 Shotten Stewart's Whitwell Caradoc ... 16s Od Cassop.. ... Hartlepool l7B 6d Hudson's Hartlepool l6s 6u Heugh Hall Kelloe ... 16s 3d South Hartlepool Thornley ........ Trimdon ... 15s 9d Denison Seymour Tees Tees West Cornforth Whitworth l4s 6d Derwentwrit(rHartley 14s 9d Howard's W. H. Neth . 14s Dd Hartley . ........... Parson's Graigola 2ls Od Ships at market 153. THE CORN TRADE. WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET.—FRIDAY. 11 -arvest has proceeded favourably this week, there thg but little interruption from rain. There is a fair lIP P I Y of Wheat, some portion of it of the new crop, the quality and condition of which is very various, and prices a- d ltll ge from 54s to 625; old is held rather firmly at Is. Zino?. Oats, Shelling, and Beans are dull, and rather ,ghat, Malt is in good request, and Is. to 2 s. per load CURRENT PRICES OF THIS DAY. per quarter 8 bushels 601 b :- - ""ex, Suffolk. and Norfolk, white n Ditto, red ••• ••• ~a rnbridge and Lincolnshire, white Ditto, red • L ... orkshire, white ••• r , Ditto, red ••• c and Konigsburg Baltic and Harnburgh ••• Odeissa •••••• Et,POrsburgh and quarter Riga... fi g . Bbushels bushels in h n p g B er quarter Small per E r a Porei gn ••• IgYptian •••. ••• "' • u otts, ' W S , tto, Stone:— Engli s h *** *** " 14: 132 ---TL:p an er o fib *** erload of a 6 imperial bushels 40 41 —42 £ £ ItA PESEED, per last of 10 quarters impl. '26 27 28 ... 59 62 to 63 ... 55 57 58 .. 57 59 61 ... 54 56 57 ... 57 59 61 ... 55 57 59 .. 59 61 —63 ... 56 58 59 ... 49 51 —53 ... 46 48 —5O 32 33 - 34 30 31 - 32 37 38 -40 37 38 - 39 36 37 - 39 32 33 -34 40 42 - 44 37 38 -40 ARRIVALS. est ch.C . Earley. Oats. Beans. Peas. Tares. Malt. Shelling, 10. 8 . Qrs, Qrs. Qrs. Qrs. Qrs. Qrs. Loads. 221 2,019 1,096 141 196 140 70 AVERAGES FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 24. nWhtsit Qrs. s. d. I LQrs. s. d. ' , Ms. '••• • • • • 7,362 b 3 11 Beans .. •• .... 140 37 6 3 % •'••• • • • 1,428 24 4 1 4 Pea 5...... .... 10 35 6 LIVERPOOL—FRIDAY. 112 1° duty on Wheat has declined to 7s per quarter; on 4X,Barley, Beans, and Peas to 2s 6d per quarter; and f r - to 2.8 per quarter. The arrivals since Tuesday, itru to and coastwise, comprise 5 quarters Barley, z a quarters Malt, 44 quarters Oats, 12 quarters Peas, 281 14 de Oatmeal, and 900 sacks Flour; from Canada 14Is r :mxrels Flour; and from foreign ports 597 quarters o e at, 11,446 quarters Indian Corn, 300 barrels Corn yx i ,„ l4 ' 9 loads Oatmeal, and 3,023 barrels Flour. The WV: t 's in the same time amount to 1,552 quarters 1 ,300 quarters Indian Corn, 483 barrels Corn al, 621 sacks and 410 barrels Flour. w w ith the excep tion of a slight shower or two, the eather f or nearly a week past has been extremely fine, and c onsiderable progress has been made in cutting the L'.4ecat crop; but, as yet, a very small proportion has ",.. 1 ,1 cleared from the fields in this vicinity. l'h appears to be less alarm about the potato crop; bu t , we do not find the reports to be materially improved. f e trade has been extremely quiet; the transactions ,ou sumption having been few and unimportant, with `llight concession in favour of buyers. 784 et parcels of bonded Wheat were reported, and 6d per 701 b paid for Polish Odessa. • At this day's market there was a fair attendance of ralers, bat the weather being uncommonly fine there wa_ very little di s p os i t i on t o p urc h a se any article. uf. Wheat the sales were e xtremely limited, at a re d n`. lo ll of 3d to 4d per 701 b on both free and bonded odec ; 4 ag e for Flour th ere was scarcely an inquiry, although at 2 s p er sack and is per barrel's reduction. in Oats a n d O atmeal there was no change; t h e stoc k s bare being reduced to a narrow com pass. Egyptian-Beam were is per 4801 b lower; but in the /alo e of English Beans, Barley, or Peas no material Variation occurred. A moderate demand was experienced for Indian Corn and Corn Meal at a decline of is to is 6d per quarter and 6d per barrel. _ T 11E POO-LAW.—R moved for by Catain Peellell, R.N., R the Member for r Brighthelnistone, show that the grand total number of families relieved " out of doors " in the various unions, incorporations, and single Parishes of England and Wales, during the week ended 20 th of Febr uary , 18 47, amounted to 365,247 against 3 21,017 in 1846; the total number of persons so relieved to 792,486 against 648,748 in 1846; the amount of such out-door relief to 56,5801. against 47,9911. in 1846; and the number of persons relieved with indoor relief to 1 21,575 against 105,390 in 1846. The number of way faring or vagrant poor relieved in workhouses, yards, and asylums on the night of the 15th of February, 1847. amounts to 4,047 against 1,906 on the night of the 16th Of February, 11346 i IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. `T H i HOUSE OF LORDS. The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the Wool sack at a few minutes after Twelve o'clock. COPPER AND LEAD DUTIES BILL. Earl GRANVILLE moved the second reading of this Bill. The Earl of DESART moved as an amendment that it be read a second time that day three months. The Marquis of LANSDOWNE supported the Bill, and expressed his surprise at the opposition of the Noble Lord at the present stage of the measure, when no notice had been given of his opposition. The Earl of FALMOUTH deprecated the course pursued by the Government in bringing forward the measure at that late period of the session. He under stood that about nine•tenths of those engaged in mining operations were opposed to it. Earl GREY said the way in which the present opposi tion was given was not a dignified mode of conducting an opposition to a great measure, since a silent assent was given to the Bill last night, when it was brought forward for a first time. The reason of its being brought in at that late period of the session was in con sequence of the vexatious opposition which was given to the Bill in the other House of Parliament. Lord GRANVILLE said, it had been arranged by the Government that the opposition to the Bill should be taken on the first reading, and that, as no discussion then took place upon it, he considered it was undignified for the Noble Lord to oppose it under such circumstances. The Earl of DESART said he was not aware of the understanding alluded to by the Noble Lord. The Earl of LONSDALE defended the conduct of those Members of the House of Commons who opposed the measure in the course of its progress through that House. After a few words from the Earl of CARDIGAN and another Noble Lord, The Bill was read a second time, and ordered to be read a third time o❑ Monday. The following Bills then went through Committee : Taxing Masters (Court of Chancery) Bill. Slave Trade (Muscat) Bill. Exchequer Bills' Bill. Consolidated Fund Appropriatio❑ Bill. West Indian Colonie: (Mauritius) Bill. The following reports were considered and agreed to, and the Bills read a third time and passed:— Postage on Newspapers Bill. Slave Trade (Equator) Bill. Post-Horses Licenses Bill. Drainage Certificate Bill. Lock-Up Houses Bill. Spirits (Dealers in) Bill. British Spirits Warehousing Bill. Distillery from Sugar Bill. Their Lordships then adjourned shortly after One o'clock, until half-past Twelve on Monday. CLERKENWELL.-(THIS DAY.) John Seers, the keeper of a chandler's shop in Maiden lane, St. Pancras, was charged with selling beer during church time on Sunday last. It was proved by the police•constables that before twelve o'clock on that day three or four persons were seen smoking pipes and drinking beer in the defendant's shop, whilst seven others warp s!milarly enjoying them selves on a bench in front of the house. The defendant pleaded that the beverage which he supplied was only small beer, at three halfpence a pot. The MAGISTRATE said the defendant knew he was not allowed to sell his small beer before one o'clock, for he had been twice summoned before. The first time he was let off with a caution, but the second time he was fined twenty shillings, As he would not take warning, but continued the unlawful practice openly, he must be fined 31., but if he repeated the offence after this, he would be sent to prison for a month. COURT CIRCULAR. OSBORNE, FRIDAY. Her Majesty and the Prince took an early walk this morning. . . The — Prince of Wales and younger members of, the Royal Family, rode and walked in the grounds. The royal dinner party yesterday included her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, the Princess Hohenlohe Langenburg, Princess Eliza of Hohenlohe Langenburg, Lady Anna Maria Dawson, and Colonel and Lady Cathe rine Harcourt. Dispatches were sent off yesterday evening from the Colonial-office for the Governors of the North American Colonies. Dispatches were also sent off last evening from the Colonial-office, for the Governors of the West India Colonies. A Committee of the Lords of her Majesty's Privy Council for Trade and Foreign Plantations had a meeting yesterday, in the Council Chamber, Whitehall. The Lords present were the President of the Board of Trade, the Vice-President of the Board of Trade, the Secretary of the State for the Colonies, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and Sir Edward Ryan. COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT. FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) COWES, SEPT. 1,1848. ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVALS. Aug. 26. Sybil schooner, Henry Oglander, Esq., from St. Petersburgb. 29. Ariadne cutter, Lord Godolphin, from Jersey ; Bianca schooner, Charles Leslie, Esq., from Shoreham. 30. Bacchante cutter, Benjamin Jones, Esq., from Southampton. Sept. 1. Hawk schooner, W. Moore, Esq., from the eastward ; Aurora cutter, Le Merchant Thomas, Esq., from the eastward. THE SUN, SAILINGS. Aug. 25. Sapphire schooner, Right Hon. T. Gibson, for Ply mouth ; Urania schooner, Lord Rodney, for Plymouth ; Destiny schooner, W. Wells, Esq., for Ply mouth; Osprey cutter, John Petre Esq., for Portsmouth, to lay up. 26. Coral Queen, schooner, Viscount Seaham, for Portsmouth. 29. Vandal cutter, R. Cooper, Esq.. for Ireland. Sept. 1. Wyvern schooner, Duke of Marlborough, for Plymouth. YACHTS AT AND ABOUT THE STATION. Schooners—Capricorn, Xarifa, Fair Rosamond, Flirt, Brilliant, Camilla, Maud, Gem, Gipsey Queen, Sybil, Magic, Hawk, Bianca, Enchantress, and Huzzar Brig. Cutters—Pearl, Alarm, Emerald, Dryad, Elizabeth, Nymph, Ariadne, Amazon, Lark, Turquoise, Stormfinch, Bacchante, Aurora, Anou, Cygnet. Yawls—Dream, Susan, Gulnare. ELECTION OF COMMODORE. A meeting of the members was held at the Squadron House this day, at which the commodore and about twenty other members were present. Several members had written protesting against the election of a commo dore being proceeded with before the general annual meeting in May next, but no one attending to oppose it, the Earl of Wilton was proposed, seconded, and elected in the place of the Marquis of Donegal, who had re signed at the last meeting. The Hon. J. W. Spencer, R.N., and Captain Richard Triscot were elected honorary members, and the meeting broke up. HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN DOWAGER.— Her Ma jesty proceeded to Ventnor yesterday afternoon, and re turned to Cowes at one o'clock this day, the houses taken for her Majesty hero are not large enough for her Ma jesty's establishment, and notice has been given that the Royal party will leave Cowes at ten o'clock to morrow morning, via Southampton for Bushy; the only houses here at all likely to accommodate the Royal household are Harriet Lodge, at present occupied by the Earl of Glengall, and Grantham House, which Sir Bellingham Graham has. The two would make up forty beds, and have eight best sitting-rooms, with servants' halls, housekeepers' rooms, and suitable offices. Her Majesty is much pleased with the scenery, but not with the Houses. In fact, nature has done everything to please the eye, and invigorate the frame, but we have done nothing for ourselves; art has never been called to our aid. If mansions and palaces would but grow, we should have plenty of them; but though we have some of the most beautiful situations in England, we have but very few good houses. Three Royal carriages have just passed through the town from Osborne, proceeding to the Queen Dowager's present residence, containing her Majesty, Prince Al bert, the Duchess of Kent and their suite. It is sup posed that an attempt is to be made to prevail on the Queen Dowager to alter her arrangements, and it is hoped she will not leave to morrow, but reside here for the autumn, although part of the baggage, and some of the servants left this afternoon for Bushy. DEPARTURES OF THE FOREIGN MAILS FOR, SEPTEMBER. The following are the dates on which the foreign mails will be made up at the General Post-office, and the re turn packets will be due at Southampton, Liverpool, and Falmouth during the ensuing month:—British North America and the United States, on the evening of the Ist inst., via Liverpool, Halifax, and New York; on the evening of the Bth, to Boston; on the eyeing of the 15th, to New York ; on the evening of the 22d, to Boston ; and on the evening of the 29th, to New York; next packets due on the 6th, 14th, 20th, and 28th instant, at Liverpool. The British and Foreign Colonies in the West Indies (except Honduras, Nassau, Bermuda, and Havana), Venezuela and Jacmel, on the morning of the 2d instant, and the evening of the 16th ; New Orleans, Mexico, Honduras, and Havana on the morning of the 2d instant only; Madeira, San Juan de Nicaragua, New Granada, Chili, and Peru, on the evening of the 16th instant only, via Southampton ; next mails due on the 7th and 22d instant. Madeira, Brazil, and Buenos Ayres, on the evening of the 4th instant, via Falmouth; next packets due (her Majesty's brig Peterel, over due since the 24th ult.), and her Majesty's brig Seagull on the 25th instant. The Mediterranean, Malta, Egypt, Aden, Ceylon, India, Hong-Kong, and China, on the evenings of the 7th and 25th instant, by the fortnightly overland closed mails, via Marseilles. Gibraltar, Malta, Greece, the lonian Islands, Egypt, India, &c., on the morning of the 20th ii.tant, via Southampton. Vigo, Oporto, Lisbon, Madeira (via Lisbon), Cadiz, Gibraltar, on the morning of the 7th instant, evening of the 16th, and morning of the 27th, via Southampton ; next mail, due on the sth, 16th, and 25th. New South Wales, Van Diemen's Land, and New Zealand: the Alert having been detained, letters and newspapers will be in time this evening, the 2d instant, to be forwarded from Graves end. France, &c., daily (except Sundays), via Dover, Calais and Boulougne due daily. Belgium, &c., daily (except Sunday) via Dover and Ostend, due daily. Ilam• burgh, &c., Tuesday and Friday evenings, due Tuesdays and Saturdays. Holland, &c., Wednesday and Saturday mornings, due Mondays and Thursdays—by the General Steam Navigation Company's vessels, via the Thames. LONDON. SATURDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 2, 1848. IRELAND. Dunr.rx, EareAY ivilliNlNG.—TheSpecialCou, mission for the trial of the leadet And other parties implicated in the late insurrection was fixed yesterday to be held at Nenagh on Tuesday, the 19th instant. The presiding Judg-es are to be the Chief Justice of the Queen's Bench and Chief Justice Doherty. ELECTION INTELLIGENCE. LEICESTER. - the representation of the borough of Leicester took plac, at the hustings, in the Market-place, this morning. Pre cisely at ten o'clock Mr. H. Harris and Mr. J. Ellis. with a I, , rge number of their friends, arrived at the Lusting.: in procession from tbe New Hall. They were loudly cheered by their supporters, but there were no colours displayed nor banners exhibited. Soon after Mr. H. Paget, with his friends, entered the Market-place and ti.,ok their stand on that side of the hustings occupied by the Conservative party. The Bribery Act having been read, and other preli minaries gone through, Mr. JOSEPH BIGGS nominated Mr. H. Harris as a gentleman of the highest character, who had the inte rest of his townsmen and of his country at heart. He called upon the electors to support Mr. Harris, from his independent character, his uprightness as a citizen and his sympathies on the side of the people.—(Cheers ) The late Members were unseated by means the most cowardly and unwarrantable. If their opponents had gone into court with clean hands—had not been Equally culpable, then they could have understood their motives and respected their conduct; but it was notorious that those men were always the foremost in bribery and corruption. Mr. Biggs then, at great length, went on to declare that the party to which his oppo nents belonged were always the abettors of bribery. He did not wish to unjustly disparage the character of the candidate who had entered the field as an opponent to Mr. Harris and Mr. Ellis; but he must say in reference to the qualifications of their opponent, that if the Mini sterial bench was an ale bench, the House of Commons a skittle-alley, and political principles ninepins, then Mr. Paget would be just the man. Mr. A. BURGESS seconded the nomination. He re commended Mr. Harris, because he was a man of business in contra-distinction to a man of talk. Alderman FIELDING (late Mayor) nominated Mr. John Ellis. Mr. Ellis had resided amongst them from infancy, and his political creed needed no elucidation. In every movement for the political and social welfare. of his townsmen, and for the welfare of humanity, Mr. Ellis had always been in the foremost rank. Alderman NUNNELEY seconded the nomination. Mr. T. KoxoN, on the Co nservat i ve_ side, then came forward to nominate Mr. H. Paget, of Birstall, near Lei cester. Mr. Paget, he said, was an independent gen tleman, an advocate of free-trade, but an enemy of revo lutions. Messrs. Harris and Ellis were only warming pans for the late Members.—(Uproar.) Mr. HIND, of Grooby, seconded the nomination. The MAYOR then took a show of hands for the can didates, which appeared to be about equal for the three candidates. The Mayor declared the show in favour of Mr. Harris and Mr. Ellis.—(Great cheering.) Mr. AloxoN demanded a poll for Mr. Paget. Mr. H. HARRIS then addressed the electors, stating his regret that the town had lost the services of the late Members, which were the best Leicester ever had. The evidenne, too, on which they were unseated, was false in a great measure, poor men having been induced to give it from tempting promises. He (Mr. Harris) was in the Committee- room of the House of Commons and heard evidence given in reference to himself which was false, and which ho could have shown to have been untrue had he been allowed, but he was not allowed. He (Mr. Harris) had no ambition or interest to serve in going to Parliament, and had only come forward at the earnest rrquest of his fellow-townsmen. They had appointed him to the highest offices of honour in his native town, and, after due deliberation, he felt that he could not de cline to serve them in the present emergency.—(Cheers and uproar.) His principles were well known to them from the part he had taken during the last forty years in every effort for progressive reform. Those principles he should act up to, if sent to the House of Commons, in au independent manner. Be was independent, and should have no inducement to swerve from that con sistent advocacy of cheap, enlightened, and liberal go vernment which, through a long life, he had supported in his native town. Mr. J. ELMS next addressed the electors. He stood before them in furtherance of the principle of purity of election. His political principles were too well known to need any definition of them at the present time. If they sent him to Parliament he should faithfully adhere to them. Mr. PAGET also addressed the electors. The reason he appeared as an opponent to Mr. Harris and Mr. Ellis was, that those gentlemen were only keeping the place warm for Walmsley and Gardner. His (Mr. Paget's) principles were of the old Whig school. He did not agree with Mr. Gardner that the Church should be pulled down; it was a useful appendage to the State. He was a free-trader. He believed also that an eaten-. sion of the suffrage might be granted if the people were educated. Education must go first. If they sent him to Parliament he should vote independently. Mr. 'T. MacsuLEY then begged to address the meet ing, in answer to the charges that had been made against the Conservatives. It had been said that they had not clean hands iu the last election. So far as he was con cerned, he must emphatically deny it. The corruptions of the old corporation were thrown in their teeth. He would say, let the old corporation alone—it was dead; and " a live donkey was better than a dead man." It had been asked why Mr. Parker did not come forward again. Mr. Parker would be ready when he could get sufficient promises of support to secure his return. The meeting was then dissolved, the polling to com mence at eight o'clock this (Saturday) morning. tt" trw wewitt ELECTION COMMITTEE. (THIS DAY.) HORSHAM. Mr. CALVERT, on behalf of the electors of Horsham, resisted the application of the petitioners for an amend ment of the return, so as to substitute the name of Lord Edward Howard for that of William Robert Seymour Fitzgerald, Esq., on the ground that the fact of the latter gentleman's disqualification had not been proved at the time of the last election either before a Committee or any other properly constituted tribunal. Mr. CROWDER insisted, in reply, that it was impos sible that the disqualificatio❑ could have been proved, but the rule of law on the subject was, that if it was afterwards proved that, in point of fact, the disqualifica tion did exist at the time of the election, and that due notice was given before the polling day to the electors of such disqualification, there was no alternative for the Committee but to seat the qualified, though unsuccessful, candidate, for whom the seat was claimed. The room was then cleared, and the Committee having deliberated for a short while, strangers were re-admitted, when The CHAIRMAN announced that the Committee had unanimously come to the following resolution:— " That Edward Fitzalan 'Toward, commonly called Lord Edward Howard was duly elected at the last election, and ought to have been returned to serve in the present Parliament as a burgess for the borough of Horsham." The return was accordingly amended, and the labours of the Committee closed. FRAN CE. In the sitting of the Assembly yesterday the decree of the Provisional Government abolishing imprisonment for debt was abrogated by a majority of 456 to 237 votes. The ./floniteur publishes the returns of the corn trade in the different markets of France, from which it appears that the hectolitre of wheat sold on an average, for 17f. 26c. at Toulouse, Gray, Lyons, and Marseilles ; 15f. 36c. at Marans and Bordeaux ; 15f. 92c. at St. Laurent and Le Grand Lemps ; 16f. 39c. at Mulhausen and Stralburg ; 14f. 4c. at Bergues, Arras, Roye, Sois sons, Paris, and Rouen ; 14f. 9c. at Saumur and Nantes; llf. 87e. at Metz, Verdun, and Charieville ; 16f. 16c. at St. Lo, Paimpol, Quimper, and Ilennebon. The Moniteur du Soir adduces facts to prove that Austria must place no reliance on the Emperor of RUSSIA in the event of a war, the CZAR having expressed himself to General CAVAIGNAC in terms so friendly as to amount to an assurance of his neutrality in the event of a conflict between France and Germany. " The Executive Government," says the Democratie Pacifique, " yesterday gave orders for the formation near Paris of two active divisions, which are destined to move to Metz and Strasburg." A journal of Blois announces that Sir Henry Bulwer passed through that city on the 30th ult., on his way to Italy. We read in the Journal de 1' Oise, published at Beau vais:—"A piece of news is current her e , w hi c h, t h oug h it needs confirmation, is too important to be passed over in silence. It is said that the prosecutions arising out of the affair of May 15, the invasion of the National As sembly, are to be tried before the Court of Assizes for the Oise. The following is the manner in which this is explained. The Government, being unwilling that these trials should take place at Paris, where they might occa sion fresh disturbances, application will be made to the Court of Cassation to send them before a Court of Assizes. The Government is said to be wavering between our town, Versailles, and Laon. Versailles is thought to be too near Paris, and Laon too far off, so that Beauvais alone remains. The distance from this town by the rail road is sufficiently short to enable the Government to re ceive prompt intelligence of any serious incidents that may occur in the course of the trials, and sufficiently long to prevent any coup de main. It is added that a camp of 10,000 men will be formed on the plains which surround the town." future be kept at the stations advanced to the second I degree, so that th it final fittings would Occupy but an tticonsiderable t me, s! ould necessity call for their corn- i uhiss ion. ENTRY OF PENSIONERS IN THE FLEET.—The Ad miralty have put dished an order regulating the rating in future to be given to pensioners on their re-entering for service, which is to be no higher than that of able seamen. STOREKEEPER AT DEPTFORD DOCKFARD.—This ap pointment has been conferred upon Mr. Archibald Couch, clerk in Devonport Dockyard. The Andromache and Andromeda store-frigates are ordered from Killybegs and Galway, Ireland, to Devon port, to b© put out on commission. n The Radler, screw steam-sloop, one of the advanced squadron of steamers at Portsmouth, will be undocked to-day and tried with a new description of screw. ANNUAL ADMIRALTY INSPECTION OF THE OETPORTS. —The Lords of the Admiralty will commence their an nual inspection of the various dockyards and victual ling establishments at home, immediately after the pro rogation of Parliament, beginning with the arsenals on the Thames. FASHIONABLE MOVEMENTS. Sir Lucius O'Brien, M.P., arrived in town thiS morn ing from England. Lord John Russ(ll is expected in Kingston Harbour about noon to-day, in the Banshee, steamer. During the past week the Earl Fitzwilliam paid a visit to the Earl and Countess of Bosse, at the Castle, Parsons-town. Sir William Hamilton, professor of as tronomy, and Astronomer Royal of Ireland; G. B. Airey, Esq., of the Greenwich Observatory, and As tronomer of England; Colonel Sabine, R.A., and Mrs. Sabine, are also at present on a visit at the Cast le. Sir Charles Henry Coote, Lady Coote, family, and suite, have returned to Ballyfinn House, from a tour. The Earl of Glengall has arrived at Morrison's Hotel, from London, en route for Galway. The Knight of Kerry has left town for Zilva, Valentia. VISIT OF LORD GEORGE BENTINCIL—The Freeman's Journal, on the authority of its London correspondent, announces that Lord George Bentinck comes to Ireland immediately after the recess, nominally on a visit to his triend, the Marquis of Dovvnshire, at Hillsborough Castle, but in reality to ascertain what practical legis lative measures can be originated by him, and carried(?) for the social and political improvement of the Irish people. No day is fixed for his departure. His pre sent intention is to remain for a few days in Dublin, and then proceed by slow stages into Ulster. Ni. T. F. MEAGHER.—The Cork Reporter is " au thorised" to state that Mr. Meagher has retained as counsel for his defence Mr. Whiteside, Q.C., and Sir Colman O'Loghlen. MORE ARRESTS. The following curious statement appears in the Cork Reporter of yesterday:— " On the 7th of this month a man named James Red mond, who had taken up the sum of 40/. 13s. 6d., from ,Nlr. Dargan's office, in the name of Mr. H. Fitzmaurice, absconded, and that gentleman having some suspicion that he was proceeding to America in one of the vessels lying at Cove, proceeded thither yesterday, in company with Head-constable Crowley, for the purpose of search ing for him. When they arrifved in Cove they were joined by Constable Casey of that district, and the three proceeded on board an American vessel, named the N. 1). Chase, bound for Boston, where the passengers un derwent a rigid scrutiny to ascertain if Redmond was on board. While examining the emigrants, Head-constable Crowley perceived a gentlemanly looking man, whose face he thought familiar to him, upon which he asked him his name, which the other replied was Corcoran. The head-constable, having some suspicion of him, con sulted with Constable Casey, and eventually they deemed it their duty to take him into custody, notwithstanding that another young gentleman stepped up, who stated that his name was Daniel Corcoran, and that the prisoner was his brother. Having brought him to Cove, Constable Bean of the Monkstown station was sent for, who identified the prisoner as the gentleman who stated his name to be Murray at the Monkstown Hotel, and who had made his escape from the two po licemen. Upon this the prisoner admitted that he was Mr. Terence Bellew M`Manus, and gave satisfactory an swers to every question put to him, stating that Mr. Corcoran was not aware who he was, but thought he was going to America for family reasons, and did not wish his own name to be used, and he therefore permitted him to use his. He expressed great regret at the two police men having been dismissed on his account at Monks town, and with tears in his eyes stated that if he had succeeded in getting to America he would have provided handsomely for them and their families. As to his own fate, he said he was indifferent about it, provided that he had been of any use to Ireland, which he trusted he bad, but that he feared that she was become the scorn of the surrounding nations. Mr. M'Manus having been se cured, the constables again went on board to arrest Mr. Daniel Corcoran, for harbouring him and aiding him to escape, but as soon as they got to the vessel some dispo sition was evinced, particularly by the women, to prevent, any further arrests. However, when the mate was in formed that the vessel could be put under seizure, he permitted the police to arrest Mr. Corcoran and convey him on shore. Both prisoners were brought up in the Cove steamer last night and placed in the Bridewell, where two policemen were left in the cells of each of them, ho were relieved every two hours. " This morning they were brought up handcuffed, and guarded by three policemen, with their guns and bayonets, to the police-office, for examination before Captain White and Mr. A. F. Roche. " Mr. M'Manus was in most excellent spirits, and very communicative to those friends and persons who thought proper to ask him any questions ; but Mr. Cor coran was rather reserved, and preserved a rigid silence. "After the examination of two constables, informations were drawn up and sworn to, the prisoners having first read them. " The two gentlemen were then removed from the court handcuffed, and placed in separate jingles, one containing Mr. Walker and two policemen, and the other H. C. Crowley and two more, and, escorted by four mounted men they were driven off to the City Gaol. Previous to being removed, Mr. M'Manus, who is a most gentlemanly person in appearance and address, ' thanked those gentlemen who had shown him any kind ness, and said he did not regret any act he had done, but would cheerfully go through it again." SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. RADCLIFFE RACES.—THURSDAY—(CoNcLuDED). The Selling Stakes of 3 sovs. each, and 20 added, the _ . _ second to save his stake. One mile and a half. Mr. Robert's Lady Flora, aged ... (Livesey) 0 1 1 Mr. Jones's Enchantress, 3 yrs ... 0 2 2 Mr. Lamplugh's Erebus, aged... ... ... 3 3 3 FRIDAY. The Bury Purse of 40L, added to a sweepstakes of 10 sons. each, h ft, the second to save his stake; 2 yrs old colts, 7st; and fillies, 6st 111 b; 3 yrs old colts, 9st; and fillies, Bst 111 b; winners extra. Three-quarters of a mile. (5 Subs.) Mr. B. Green's Ara b, 2 yrs (carried slbs. extra) (Fenn) 1 Mr. W. Jones's Disbury, 2 yrs... ... ... 2 Mr. Shelmerdine's Lanercosta, 2 yrs ... ... 3 The Lancashire Stakes of 10 scivs. each, h ft, and 25 added, the second to save his stake. Gentlemen riders. Twice round and a dis. (5 Subs.) Mr. R. Harrison's Spectator, aged (Hon. S. Erskine) 1 Sir. T. Parker's bg by Valentine, out of Lunario,s yrs 2 The Stewards' Cup of 501., added to a Handicap of 5 sovs. each, the second to receive 101. One mile. (9 Subs.) Mr. J. Osborne's Brandyface, 4 yrs ... (G. Abdale) 1 Mr. Copeland's Cheapside, 4 yrs ... ... 2 Mr. Foster's Josephine, 5 yrs... ... ... 3 Mr. Williams's Repulse, 3 yrs STIRLING RACES.—THIIRSDAY, The Gold Cup of 1004 with 251 added by the Stewards, 251 by Mr. Ramsay, and increased with a handicap of 15 soya. each, 10 ft., and 5 only if declared; the second to save his stake. Two miles. (13 Subs.) Mr. Merry's Chanticleer, 5 yrs ... (Robertson) 1 Mr. Price's Legislator, 4 yrs Mr. Binnie's Whizgig, 3 yrs 3 Mr. Wauchope's Cybele, 3 yrs ... 4 The County Members' Plate of 501. Heats; once round and a dis. Mr. Ramsay's .Activity, 3 yrs ... (Arnold) 1 0 1 Mr. Binnie's Titus Oates, 5 yrs. 0 1 2 Mr. Merry's fby Lanercost—Abigail, 4 yrs... 0 2 3 Mr. M.Kensie's John Harris, 6 yrs ... ... 2 dr The Hunters' Stakes of 3 sous. each, and 20 added. Two miles. (5 Subs.) Gentlemen riders. Mr. Merry's Pilot, 6 yrs ... (Mr. Bowman) 1 Mr. Ramsay's Henry, aged ... ... ... ... 2 Mr. Laing's Pleasure Trip, 5 yrs ... 3 Mr. Little nd Cable, aged ... ... 4 _ _ . Mr. M'Robie nd Legislator, 4 yrs ... 5 The Falkirk Stakes of 3 sovs. each, and 20 added. Heats; once round. Mr. Ryan nd Tom Tit, 4 yrs (H. Robertson) 1 2 1 Mr. Ramsay's Hornpipe, 3 yrs ... ... 2 1 2 Mr. Gray's Pawnbroker, 5 yrs ... ... 3 3 3 Mr. Wood's North Star, 3 yrs bolted. BETTING AT MANCHESTER—FRIDAY. THE GREAT YORKSHIRE STAKES.-7 to 4 agst Vam pyre (t.), 8 to 1 agst Executor (t.), 10 to 1 agst Lady Wildair (t), 12 to 1 agst Maid of Motherwell (t), 12 to 1 agst Alliance (t), 100 to 6 agst Meaux (t), 100 to 6 agst Prince Charley (t), 100 to 5 agst Oscar (t), 100 to 4 agst Sheraton (t). ST. LEGER.-5 to 2 agst Canezou, 3 to 1 agst Jus tice to Ireland (t), 9 to 2 agst Surplice (t), 9 to 2 agst Flatcatcher (0, 8 to 1 agst Springy Jack, 1,000 to 15 agst Brother to Swallow (t). DONCASTER CIIP.-6 to 4 agst Van Tromp (offers to take). THE POTATO DISEASE. - - - - - - At the meeting of the Botanical Society of London, held last evening, at the Society's Rooms, 20, Bedford street, Strand; J. E. Gray, Esq., F.R.S., President, in the chair; Dr. Parkin read a paper, "On the Potato Disease." The writer commenced by stating that, al though it was too late to adopt the measures recom mended by him in the work "On the Prevention and Treatment of the Potato Disease," there was yet time for the adoption of those which he had advised for avert ing its progress after it bad commenced either in the haulm or the root. These measures, in addition to the employment of chalk and sulphuric acid, and the burning of stubble, which Dr. P. recommends in all cases when these agents can be easily obtained and the crop is small, consist either in cutting off the haulm, pulling up the stem, or raising the roots with a fork, according as the disease exists in the one or the other of these parts of the plant. It was stated by Dr. P. that sometimes the disease commences in the haulm, sometimes in the root —the root proper—but more generally in the under ground stem. The modes operandi of these measures was explained by Dr. P., but want of space prevents our giving this explanation here. This part of the subject has been, however, as we understood, fully entered into by this gentleman in his work. Dr. P. further advised that the tubers should be left in the ground until re , - quid process said, could e of decay e ti s t aftert h a t ,- The writer concluded by st future occasion with additional evidence which he had t u a t hr i enadg exposure i f t o rtt attackedoo b st le e ' e h aa i t s s ihr ei no hastenedot t e ud n bo t e i "r o bs n to favour the society o n a . t , obtained, not only with respect to the efficacy of these measures, but of those also which he has recommended for the prevention of the disease, and which, of course, are of the most importance. The Vernon, 50 guns, built by Sir W. Symonds, and one of the largest frigates in the service, is on ber pas s3ge home from the East [Tidies. She is ordered to be paid off at Chatham, without her bulkheads or any of her internal fitments being removed. DERBY. Yesterday the nomination took place in the Guildhall, Derby, which was filled by the friends and supporters of both parties, and the usual ebullitions of feeling took place during the proceedings. After the preliminary forms had been gone through, W. EVANS, Esq., M.P., rose to nominate Michael R. Bass, Esq., as a fit and proper person to represent this borough in Parliament. He expressed his deep regret at the loss the borough had experienced in the unseat ing of Mr. Strutt, a man of the strictest integrity, of great ability, and business tact.—(Cheers.) He (Mr. Evans, had heard a great number of Members on both sides of the House of Commons express their deep regret at this occurrence, and 'say that Mr. Strait's absence from Parliament was a great public loss. The Hon. Gentle man then proceeded to dwell upon the merits of Mr. Bass, whom he had great pleasure to nominate, and ex pressed his firm belief that if he was returned to Parlia ment—as he believed he would be—he would promote their interests with zeal and ability. 1). Fox, Esq., seconded the nomination, and in doing so attacked the Tory party for unseating Mr. Strutt. while, at the same time, they were guilty of worse prac tices themselves. _ _ Mr. JOSIAH LEWIS (manufacturer) nominated Mr. Freshfield, in a speech chiefly referring to local matters and the violent language of the Chartists. He called upon the electors of Derby to support Mr. Freshfield, alleging that this was not a question between Whig and Tory, but between Conservatism and destructism. W. E. MONSLEY, Esq., seconded the nomination, and dwelt upon the high character, business habits, and in tegrity of Mr. Freshfield, and of his being well fitted to represent the borough. Joux Moss, Esq then rose to nominate Mr. Lawrence Ileyworth. The Hon. Gentleman compared Mr. Fresh field's premises in his published addresses with his votes when in Parliament, with telling effect. The fable of the " wolf in sheep's clothing" was realised. Now, what had saved the country from revolution? Why, timely concessions, and the progressive principles of reform. Mr. Bey worth was no revolutionist, but a real Conser vative, and he called upon them to prevent revolution by electing men of his station and principles- - (Chee rs. ) Mr. MORLEY seconded the nomination. Dr. HEYGATE briefly moved, and Mr. Cox seconded, the nomination of Mr. Lord . Mr. BASS then rose to deliver his address, and was re ceived with loud cheering. He declared himself in favour of progressive reforms vote by ballot, shorter Parliaments, a reform of all abuses of the Church, the abolition of church-rates, and a better distribution of Church property, though he was opposed to separation of Church and State. He declared his firm conviction, from the number of promises he had received, of hi, triumphant return. Mr. FRESUFIELD defended himself from the charges in Mr. Moss's " cutting speech," explaining his votes, and protesting his opposition to free trade. He was not op_ posed to slight changes, but was opposed to extensive reforms. Mr. IlEywonTH then declared himself in favour of universal suffrage, a reduction of taxation, the preserva tion of peace, and progressive reforms in every depart ment of the State. He delivered an effective speech, and like Mr. Bass, declared that he would rath er l ose the , election th an sanct i on , directly or indirectly, b r ib ery or intimidation, and affirmed that no attempt would b e ma d e by their f r i en d s to carr y the election by any other means than those strictly pure and constitutional,—(cheers Mr. LORD f o ll owe d. lie declared himself a supporter of our constitution in church and state, a friend to civil and religious liberty, and disposed to vote for practical, well-considered, and reasonable reforms. A show of hands was taken, after some explanations had been given. The show of hands was 100 to 1 in favour of Bass and Heyworth.—(Loud chee r i ng. ) poll was demanded in the name of Freshfield and Lord PARLIAMENTARY DIVISIONS. (From the Votes and Proceedings of the House ot Comm , „ 4 FRIDAY, SEPT. - .1 COPPER AND LEAD DUTIES BILL. Order for Third Readin g read ; Motion made, and - Ques tion proposed, "That the Bill be now read the third time :" Amendment proposed, to leave out the word " now," and at the end of the Question to, add the word s "upon this day month :"—Question put , " That the word . now , stand part of the Question." The House divided:— MAJORITY—AYES, 38. Bernal, Ralph Hawes, Benjamin Price, Sir Robert Blackall, S. W. Ilayter, W. G. Shell, R. L. Boyle, Colonel Henry, Alexander Smith, J. A Brotherton, J. H o bhouse, Sir John Stuart , Lord. D. r Callaghan, D. H o bhouse, T. B. Talfo urd, Sergeant Clay, James Hume , J ose p h Te nison, E. K. Cobden, It. Jervis , Si r John Thompson, Colonel Duncan, George Lascelles , W . S. follemache F. J. Dundas, Admiral Lewis, G. C. ' Villiers, Charles Ebrington, Viscount Locke, Joseph Wood, Sir Charles Fox, W. J. Lushington, C. Greene, John 3latheson, Colonel TELLEIB. Grenfell, Charles W. Muntz, G. F. Tufnell, Henry Grey, Sir G. O'Connell, 3 1 . 3. l'arker, John MINORITY-NOES , 25. Anstey, Thomas C. Knox, Colonel Taylor, T. E . Beresford, William Lowther, Colonel Vyse, 11 . Broadley, 11. Morgan, 0. Willoughby, Sir U. Burrell, Sir C. Mailings, J. R. Wodehouse, E. Disraeli, B. Lepton, G. W. J. Wyld, James Dunne, F. P. Reynolds, John Forester, G. C. Robinson, G. R. TELLERS. Hamilton, G. A. Seymer, 11. K. Bentinek, Lord G. Henley, J. W. Sidney, Alderman Rewdegate, N. Keogh, William. Sotheron, T. Mr. John Wood, Chairman of the Excise, had an inter view with the Chancellor of the Exchequ er yester d ay at his official residence in Downing-street. PRUSSIA. The Nouvelliste of Berlin, of the 27th ult., has the following:—" The Central Government last week ap plied to Prussia to place 310,000 men at his disposal. This force will probably be sent part into Bohemia and part to the Italian frontier. Prussia replied that she as able to bring into the field not only 310,000, but 500,000 men, which, however, she could not place un conditionally at the disposal of the Central Government. It is besides known that Prussia is the only one of the States of Germany which has sent money to Frankfort, to supply, in some degree, the urgent want of money. She has sent a million of thalers. BELGIUM. Thirty-two persons have been brought to trial, before the Court of Assizes of Antwerp, on the charge of having been concerned in the invasion of Belgium by bands from France, and having taken part in the combat at Risquons Tout. The trial occupied not fewer than eighteen sittings, and has just terminated in the acquit tal of fifteen of the accused, and the condemnation to death of the seventeen others. The names of the pri soners condemned to death are—Spibhoorn, Delestree, Perin, Mellinet, Mathien, Derudder, Balfin, Tedesco, Carpel, Guelton, Jouanniw, Calonne, Baeten, Nonkel, Coopmans, Bourgeois, and Declercq. THE ARMY. Major-General Thomas Erskine Napier, C. 8., has succeeded to the increased pay of five-and-twenty shil lings per diem retrospectively from the 11th of August. It is almost unnecessary to recal to publio recollection the services of a Napier. If the family has been fortu nate in advancement, it cannot be denied that the suc cess has been deserved. It has certainly always been accompanied by gallantry. Major-General T. E. Napier served with the immortal 52d at Copenhagen and Keoge, in 1807. Appointed Aide-de Camp to the late Lord Hopetoun (then Sir John Hope), he proceeded on the expedition to Sweden in 1808, and afterwards served the campaign in Spain, under Sir John Moore, including Co runna. Sicily was the next scene of his services; but in 1811-12, we find him in the Peninsula, on the Staff, where he was present at the defence of Cadiz, the battle of Fuentes d'Onor, Badajoz, Salamanca, Vittoria, Nivelle, and the Nive. The Major-General has been twice wounded, once slightly , once severely. Hi s l as t S ta ff ap pointment was in the Adjutant-General's department in Ireland, previous to his obtaining his present command of the Limerick district. GUARD Ol HONOUR AT BAL3IORAL.—A detachment of the 93d Highlanders, consisting of 100 men, under the command of Captain Leith Hay, is under orders to proceed to Balmoral, on the occasion of her Majesty's visit to the Highlands. THE GARRISON AT BIRR.—SeVOTaI officers of the Ist Royal and 39th Regiments, in consequence of the crowded state of the barracks, have been obliged to be lodged in the town; and all the women have been re moved from the barracks. Yet, notwithstanding this arrangement, the men still suffer from the want of ac commodation. WAR MEDALS.--We have reason to believe that the distribution of the war medals will not be retarded by the adjournment of the board of general officers. It will take place as soon as the stamping is sufficiently advanced at the Mint to admit of a circulation to any considerable extent.—United Service Gazette. CHATHAM, SEPT. I.—TROOPS FOR INDIA.—CoI. Thomas Weare, K. 11., commandant of the provisional battalion, has selected the following draughts from the battalion for embarkation on the 6th instant, on board the ship Minerva, 1,310 tons, Charles Clinch com mander, for Bombay, via., Bth Regiment (King's Own), 32 men; 22d (Cheshire), 118 men; 60th Royal Rifles, 10 men; 78th Highlanders, 47 men; 86th (Royal County Down), 55 men; and 94th Regiment, 30 men; making a total of 291 men. The following officers also embark with the troops:—Ensign W. Bally, Bth Foot; Brevet Major T. S. Conway, C. 8., and Ensign D. Pleydell Bouverie, of the 22d Regiment; Ensign Hart and En sign 11. B. H. Rocke, 7th Highlanders; Lieutenant John Spier and Ensign Maxwell Lepper, Ensign H. Bassett Scott, and Ensign Edward Leet, with Assistant-Surgeon James Kellie, M.D., of the 86th Regiment; Lieut. James Buchanan, Ensign Charles Twisden Scale, and Ensign W. D. 11. Day, of the 94th Regiment. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. DEATH OF Da. W. C. WATT, OF MALTA HOSPITAL. —.lt is with great regret that we announce the death of f)eputy Inspector of Hospitals and Fleets, Wm. Corn borough Watt, M.D. (1841), which took place at the hospital, Malta, (of which establishment ho was the chief medical officer,) at noon of Sunday, the 20th ult., after an illness of only ten days. It appears he expe rienced a chill whilst fishing about a fortnight previ ously, fever ensued, and a swelling in the throat, which rather alarmed him, and on consulting his second in charge, Mr. Hamilton Henning, the surgeon and me dical storekeeper of the hospital, he gave himself up as a lost man, and fell into a state of despondency from which he never rallied. A public funeral in honour of the deceased officer took place on Tuesday morning, the 22d ult. The late Dr. Watt was fifty-four years of age. He had seen much active service, and was looked up to as a firm, uncompromising member of his profession. Nei ther awed by high rank nor swayed by favour, he did his duty fearlessly, conscientiously, and satisfactorily to himself; and for the most part with satisfaction to others. He was assistant surgeon of the Aboukir, at the surren der of Genoa, in 1814; and when surgeon of the Arachne was officially noticed while conducting the medical de part ment during the operations against Ava in 1824.25- 26 lie was appointed to Malta Hospital in March, 1843, and received a high eulogium from Sir Wm. Parker for the general state, admirable condition, and his supe rior arrangements of the establishment. He was highly respected by those who knew him intimately. He was always very benevolent to the poor, but not ostenta tiously so ; consequently his loss will be more deeply felt than his liberality will be known to the public. He was stiietly a " service " man, and was ever a friend of the widow and orphan of the poor officer. It is said that Dr. Watt has left a fortune of about 12,000/. Mr. Henning, the surgeon and medical storekeeper, is acting as deputy inspector pro tern. The appointment i 3 in the gift of the Admiralty, and is worth 5G51. per annum. PORTSMOUTH, SEPT. I.—TnE NAVAL BRIGADES. — These volunteer bodies finished their summer drills on Thursday night at the various establishments, when the loyal and patriotic artisans, forming their ra nks, were dismissed to their homes with suitable addresses from their respective commanding officers. The Clarence brigade, Gosport, prolonged their duties until last night, in order to enjoy the honour of being reviewed by the Major-General commanding Portsmouth and the dis trict—Lord Frederick Fitzclarence, K .C. 8., and staff. THE ADVANCED FLEET. — Fifty sale of the line, with an adequate proportion of frigates and steamers, will in •Co Week Last gA4 ending NAME OF RAILWAY, week. U Aug. - Aberdeen . 27 Amiens and Boulogne .••••••• • • • • • • • 1,521 26 Belfast and Ballymena ••••• • • • • • .• 377 - 27 Birkenhead, Lancashire, and Cheshire 871 870 26 Caledonian. ........... .... • • .... • • 5,149 - 26 Chester and Holyhead. .• • ... ••• .. 2,290 - 26 Cockermouth and Workington.... •• • . 184 24 Dublin and Drogheda •.• • • • .•••• • • • • 736 960 29 Dublin and Kingstown ••••••• • • . • . • • 1,128 1,307 26 Dundee, Perth, and Aberdeen •• ••• • .. 1,147 1,174 27 East Anglian.... . . - 26 Edinburgh and Glasgow .• • • •••• • • • • 4,000 4,299 26 Edinburgh and Northern ... ..... 2,283 - 27 Eastern Counties and North Eastern- 11,378 14,236 26 East Lancashire •• • • .... •••••• • • • • • • 1,470 1,095 2G Eastern Union ••••••••••• • .. • • • • • • • • 1,334 1,087 26 Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ayr •.• • • . 2,910 2,813 26 Glasgow and •••• 1,576 26 Great Southern and Western •• • • 3,084 1,634 27 Great Western, &c •••••••• . • • • • • • . 20,449 20,907 26 Kendal and Windermere • • •• • • • 214 - 26 Lancashire and Yorkshire ..... .• .. 11,961 11,710 25 Lancaster and Carlisle • 2,591 1,697 - Leeds and Thirsk - 26 Londonderry and Enniskillen...... "131 107 27 London and North IVestern, &c. ..... 46,354 46,677 27 London and Blackwell •.•• • • .. 1,163 1,343 26 London and Brighton .•••••.• • • • • • • • 100.7 11,285 27 London and South Western .• • • 11,026 10,252 26 Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire 3,506 3,044 27 Maryport and Carlisle •••••• • • •• • . 654 718 26 Midland, Bristol, and Birmingham. •• • 124,173 23,524 27 Midland Great Western (Irish) ...... 886 '1,630 - Newcastle and Carlisle - 2,643 26 North British .. •• • • •••••• • • • • • • 2,000 2,904 2G Paris and Rouen .•• • • ••• ••••• • • • • . 5,454 8,840 26 Rouen and Havre •••• • • .. .2,167 3,469 26 Scottish Central ••.. . 1,145 - 27 Shrewsbury and Chester 782 566 26 South Eastern and Branches •• .. 10,526 12,039 25 South Devon .•.•.•• . . • • .• 1,896 1,269 26 Tail Vale •••••••••• • • . • • • • • • • 1,679 -- 714 371 19 Waterford and Limerick....... 235 - 27 Whitehaven Junction ............... 182 223 - Wishaw and Coltness .• • - - 2G York and Newcastle . .............. 14,119 13,013 26 York and North Midland ........... 9,687 9,287 ♦PPOINTMENTS. Midshipman—A. W. B. Blackwood, to the Prince Regent 90-gun ship in the squadron of exercise. Naval Cadet--J. R. D. Cooper, to the Brilliant cor vette, on the Cape of Good Hope station. CHATHAM, SEPT. I.—The Southampton, 50 guns, Captain Nicholas Cory, was towed out of this harbour by the African and Fearless steam-vessels and navigated to the Nore this day, and, after being inspected by the Port-Admiral, will sail for Plymouth, when Rear-Ad miral Reynolds will re-hoist his flag and proceed to the Cape. The Mars, 80 g uns, having been coppered u p to li g ht water mark, and fitted for a state of ordinary, was put out of dock on Wednesday last, and was immediately towed to her moorings at Gillingham-reach by the Fear less and African steam-vessels. The Acorn, 16 guns, was taken into dock yesterday, to have her defects made good, and to be brought forward for commission. TheWarspite, 50 guns, advanced ship, was towed from Gillingham-reach to the sheer hulk yesterday, by the African and Fearless steam-vessels, to have her masts and bowsprit put in their places; she received them this day, and will resume her former moorings to-morrow. CAPTURE OF SLAVERS.—The Penelope steam-frigate, Commodore Sir Charles Hotham, K.C.8., arrived at Lo ando on the 25th of June, and remained there on the Ist of July—all well. On their way down they fell in with the steam-slaver Theresa, on the 22d of June, about 60 miles off Kabenda. The morning was very foggy, and they were close to her before she could make any attempt to escape. She was sent to St. Helena for condemnation; she had no slaves on board. The Penelope expected to leave for England about the end of October. The slavers are tumbling in very briskly; the captures will exceed those of any other period. The Contest was at Loando on the 24th of June, all well. On the 3d of May she captured a vessel with 497 slaves, and on the 14th of May she destroyed a vessel of 252 tons. RAILWAY RETURNS Rattwar TRAFFIC.—The following are the Total Receipts of Italie ways for the past week—that is to say, up to the date to which the respective returns are made, together with the receipts of the same week in the previous year : EMIGRATION. We are happy to give publicity to the following im - portant information communicating the terms and con ditions fixed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies upon which military and naval settlers may obtain land in the British colonies. It will be seen that the amount to be remitted in favour of purchasers has been doubled. " Horse Guards, Aug. 26, 1848. " The Commander-in-Chief publishes, for the infor mation of the officers of the army, the annexed copy of a letter and enclosure from the Colonial department, communicating the terms and conditions, fixed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies, upon which military settlers may obtain land in the British colonies. " By command of Field Marshal " The DUKE OF WELLLINGTON, " Commander-in-Chief." "JOHN MACDONALD, " Adjutant-General." (Copy.) "‘ Downing-street, Aug. 18, 1848. " My Lord,—Having laid before Earl Grey your letter of the 22d ultimo, I am directed to request that you will move the Commander-in-Chief to cause the accompany ing copy of the paper entitled ' Information for the use of Military and Naval Officers purposing to settle in the Colonies,' to be republished for the information of the Army. " His Grace will perceive that the amount hitherto allowed to be remitted in the purchase of land by such officers has been doubled. " I have, &c. (Signed) " T. FRED. ELLIOTT. " Lieut.-General Lord Fitzroy Somerset, G.C.8., &c. &c." " INFORMATION FOR THE USE OF MILITARY AND NAVAL OFFICERS PURPOSING TO SETTLE IN THE BRITISH COLONIES. " 1. The colonies in which military and naval officers are allowed privileges in the acquisition of public lands are the following :—First, the Australian Settlements, consisting of New South Wales, Van Diemen's Land, South Australia, Western Australia, and the northern province of New Zealand ; secondly, Ceylon ; thirdly, the Cape of Good Hope ; and fourthly, Nova Scotia and Cape Breton, the only provinces in North America where privileges arc still allowed. " 2. — ln the different Australian settlements in Ceylon, and at the Cape of Good Hope, land is disposed of by sale only; but officers purchasing land, are allowed a re mission of the purchase-money, according to the under mentioned scale:— " Field officers, of twenty-five years' service and up wards, in the whole, 6002 Field officers, of twenty years' service and upwards, in the whole 5001. _ _ ... ..._ ........_ _.. " Field officers, of fifteen or less years' service, in the whole, 400/. - - - " Captains, of twenty years' service and upwards, in the whole, 400/. " Captiiins, of _fifteen years' service or less, in the whole, 3001. " Subalterns, of twenty years' service and upwards, in the whole, 3001. " Subalterns, of seven years' service and upwards, in the whole, 2001. " Subalterns, under seven years' standing are not en titled to any remission in the purchase of land. " Regimental staff officers, and medical officers of the army and navy, are allowed the benefit of this rule. "In Nova Scotia and Cape Breton, allotments of land are granted to officers on the following scale and condi tions:— To a lieutenant-colonel ... 1,200 acres. To a major • ••• 1,000 acres. To a captain • ... 800 acrd. To a subaltern es. ... 500 acres. " 3. Officers of the army or navy, proposing to proceed to the colonies, in order to take advantage of this in dulgence, should provide themselves with certificates from the office of the Commander-in-Chief, or of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, or of the Master- General of the Ordnance, showing that their emigration has been sanctioned, and stating exactly their rank and length of service. No document from the office of the Secretary of State is necessary. "4. Officers on half-pay, residing in the colony where they propose to settle, are admitted to the privileges of military or naval settlers, without referring to this coun try for testimonials, provided they can satisfy the Go vernor that there is no objection to their being allowed the indulgence, and that the statement of their rank and length of service is accurate; and provided, if they be long to the navy, they produce their letter of leave of absence from the Admiralty. 5. Military chaplains, commissariat officers, and officers of any . of the civil departments of the army ; pursers, chaplains, midshipmen, warrant officers of every description, and officers of any of the civil departments of the navy, are not allowed any privileges in respect of land. Although members of these classes may have been admitted formerly, and under different circumstance. they are now excluded. Mates in the royal navy rank with ensigns in the army, and mates of three years' s tanding with lieutenants in the army, and are entitled respectively to corresponding privileges in the acquisition of lands. 6 ' 6. Gentlemen who have ceased to belong to her Majesty's service, are not allowed the advantages to which they were entitled while in the army or navy. This rule, however, is not to affect officers who desire to quit the service for the expr ess purpose of settling in the colonies ; it is only required that when they re sign their commissions, they should apply for a certifi cate from the Commander-in-Chief, or from the Lords Commissioucrs of the Admiralty, or from the Master- General of the Ordnance, that they do so with the view r . _ I ri tao ,0 . .~ .~ ; ~ of emigrating, and such certificate, if produced to the Governor of any of the colonies before•mentioued within one year from its date, but not otherwise, will be a sufficient warrant for allowing the bearer the same advantages as officers who are st,ll in her Ma jesty's service. "'7. An actual residence of two years in the colony must he proved before the titles can be granted, except in cases in which death may have occurred before the ex. piration of that period. "8. For the convenience of officers, the following heads are subjoined of the rules for the sale of laud in the Australian settlements : " All lands are disposed of by sale alone, and must have been once at least exposed to public auction. " The low est upset price is not less than 11. per acre. but the Government has power to raise the same by proclamation, though not again to reduce it. " The lands are distinguished into three different classes, viz., town lots, suburban lots, and country lots. " Upon town and suburban lots, as well as upon a proportion not exceeding one-tenth of the whole of the country lots offered for sale at any auction, the Go vernor has the power of naming a higher than the ge neral or lowest upset price; these last to be designated ' special country lots.' " Town and suburban lots are in no case disposed of, except by public auction, but country lots, which have already been put up to public auction, and not sold, may be disposed of afterwards by private contract at the upset price. No lands are sold by private contract, except for ready money. When sold by public auction, one-tenth at least of the whole of the purchase money must be put down, and the remainder within one calendar month, or the deposit is forfeited. "Lands are put up for sale in lots not exceeding one square mile in extent. " 9. In Ceylon, land is sold by auction at an upset price, which is to be fixed by the Governor, but which is not to be less than 1/. per acre. Before the lands are exposed for sale they will he surveyed by the Govern ment and duly advertised. " 10. The several prices above-mentioned are of course subjected to a revision at any time by the proper au thorities, and the pecuniary amount of the remission made to officers cannot be increased on account of an increased value set upon the lands. " August 26, 1848." FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF FRIDAY. DIVIDENDS. At the Court, Basinghall-street. B. M. Chrees and J. Boyd, Bow Church-yard, silk manufacturers, Sept. 26, at twelve. In the Country. C. Broad, Bristol, timber merchant, Sept. 23, at eleven, at eleven, at the Court, Bristol—G. Francis, Liverpool, tailor, Sept. 29, at eleven, at the Court, Liverpool—G. Wilkinson, jun., Louth, Lincolnshire, builder, Oct. 11, at half-past ten, at the Town-hall, Kingston-upon-Hull. NOTICES OF CERTIFICATES. At the Conrt, Basinghall-street. J. Gloge, Portsmouth, tailor, Sept. 25, at one—D. W. Weddell, Gosport, scrivener, Sept. 26, at one—F. W. N. Crouch, Upper Charlotte-street, Fitzroy-square, music seller, Sept. 26, at eleven. In the Country. J. Dodgson, Wakefield, Yorkshire, innkeeper, Oct. 9, at eleven, at the Court, Leeds—J. W. Tebbs, Wakefield, Yorkshire, dyer, Oct. 9, at twelve, at the C our t, L ee d s — J. Morfitt, jun., Wortley, Yorkshire, flax spinner, Sept. 22, at ten, at the Court, Leeds—D. M'Hardy, Crosland-moor-bottom, Yorkshire, innkeeper, Sept. 22, at eleven, at the Court, Leeds—J. Bowdley, Shrewsbury, .jeweller, Oct. 10, at eleven, at the Court, Birmingham— J. Lowe and T. F. R. Shaw, Birmingham, factors, Oct. 10, at eleven, at the Court, Birmingham. At the Court of Review, Sept. 22. E. C. Blackwell, Nevrbiggen-by- the-Sea, Northumber land, brewer—J. Stockham, Bristol, licensed victualler— J. Metcalfe, Princes-street, Red Lion-square, carpenter —H. Gibbs, Oxford, grocer—J. S. Dobson, Harlow, Essex, surgeon—J. S. Rayment, Thomas-street, Mill wall, Poplar, builder—J. Adams, Longton, Staffordshire, manufacturer of earthenware —R. Thompson, Basing stoke, stonemason—J. Prue, New Windsor, grocer—W. Harling, Stob House, Durham, shipowner—F. T. Smith and A. Smith, Cambridge -heath Nursery, Hackney, seedsmen—ll. Roxby, Lime-street, City, ship broker— G. Francis, Liverpool, tailor—S. Pratt, Coventry, licensed victualler—R. Wilson, Hartlepool, Durham, shipowner— W. Plumley, Bristol, poulterer—R. Sawer, Brough, Westmoreland, shoemaker—T. H. Holford, Dudley, Worcestershire, grocer. PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED. M. Walker and W. Howe, York, glovers—H. Pilking ton, and J. Spencer, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, tanners—J. P. Osborne, C. Nicholl, and T. Corton, Col chester, Essex, common brewers (so far as regards the said J. P. Osborne)—J. Satchell and T. Wilcox, Leamington Priors, W a r w i c k s hi re , i ronmongers —C. E. Beddoe and W. E. Brayshay, Skipton, Yorkshire, n.er cers—Caroline Horseman and Hannah Amos, Green street, Grosvenor-square, dressmakers—J. Billingham and J. N. Billingham, St. John-street, St. Sepulchre's, curriers—Eliza Earles, Deborah Earles, and Martha Earles, Shoreditch, hosiers—T. F. Maples, P. J. T. Pearse, C. Stephens, and F. Maples, Frederick's-place, Old Jewry, attorneys—J. Robinson and J. Milne, Liver pool, wool brokers—W. Lodge, and J. Oakes, Sheffield, Yorkshire, grocers—R. Turley and W. Jeffery, Maid stone, Kent, hatmakers—J. Barber, W. Barber, and R. Barber, Padfield, Derbyshire, cotton spinners —J. Pear son, jun. and J. W. Keighley, Halifax, Yorkshire, iron founders—J. Crane and E. Bach, jun. Birmingham, brass founders—B. Wrangham, Sheffield, steel con verter, and F. Horner, Manchester, steel merchant-- T. Wadsworth, J. Howard, J. W. Hall, J. Walker, Ashton-under-Lyne, cotton spinners —J. Stannard and R. Death, Stutton New Mills, Suff)lk—J. F. Cockia and T. Seamer, Milk-street, City, silk manufacturers—J. Aspinall, and T. B. Hughes, Liverpool, stockbrokers—J. Stanley and J. J. Wilkinson, Bartlett's-court, Holborn hill, printers—S. Dadd and E. Puckle, Gerard-street, Soho, ormolu manufacturers—R. M`Gachen, E. R. Ash ton, and D. Trier, Liverpool, merchants. INSOLVENT PETITIONERS. William Barnett, Winwick, Northampton, farmer. George Johnson, Devonport, carpenter. Nicholas baker, Heigham, Norwich, ironmonger. George Oxley, Brayton, Yorkshire, labourer. Christopher Bulmer, Ripon, Yorkshire, hairdresser. James Osborne Leamington Priors, Warwickshire, shoemaker. Samuel Owen, Shrewsbury, hatter. Charles Rickets, Monkton Combe, Somersetshire, car penter. John Jennings, Bath, wheelwright. Rickinson Pickhills, Halifax, attorney's clerk. Joseph Selby, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, painter. Samuel Varley, Sparth Hagg, Yorkshire, farmer. William Burge, York Castle, Yorkshire, barrister at law. John Wilkinson Harwood, Darlington, Durham, earthen ware dealer. James Hewitt, Bradford, Yorkshire, tea dealer. Edward Scott, Stourbridge, Worcestershire, builder. John Forrest, Colley O rc hard, Worcestershire, clerk. John Burton, Selby, Yorkshire, shoemaker. SCOTCH SEQUESTRA TIONS. J. S. Gentle, Glasgow. baker, to meet Sept. 5 and 26, at one, within Stevenson's Rooms, Edinburgh. J. Donaldson, Alloa, draper, to meet Sept. 3 and 26, at two, within Thomas's Oak Hotel, Alloa. J. D. Lowe, Edinburgh, publisher, to meet Sept. 6 and 27, at one, within Dowell's Sale-room, Edinburgh. W. Wilson, Granton, baker, to meet Sept. 7 and 28, at two, within Stephenson's Rooms, Edinburgh. Shiels and C. Carnie, Glasgow, merchants, to meet Sept. 9 and 28, at one, within Carrick's Hotel, Glasgow. W. Blackwood, Coltun, Fifeshire, banker, to meet Sept. 7 and 2S, at one, within Hutton's New Inn, Dun fermline. BRISTOL SUGAR MARKET, SEPT. l.—Rather a !arge amount of business has been done in our sugar market this week, at about former rates. The refined market is firmer. —Bristol Mercury. INSOLVENT DEBTORS COURT.—This court will sit On Tuesday next, the sth instant, for bail cases and mo tions. The hearing of cases will be resumed on the 14ta instant, and will be continued until nearly the eisd of the month, whin another short vacation will take place, but bail days will be appointed in the interval. The pre sent sittings are fixed as follows: —Thursday , Sept e mber 14, cases before the Chief Commissioner and Mr. Com missioner Law. Friday, the 15th, cases befo eer r f et e he four Commissioners. Saturday, the 16th, cases onda Com missioners Harris and Phillips. Monda y, the 18th, cases before the four Commissioners. siO Tuesday, the 19th, cases before the four Commissioners. ° C m hi iei ef Commissioner and Wednes day, the 20th, cases before the before the Chief , four C • Mr. Commissioner Law. Commissioner Thurasnddayiirt.hce Commissioner Law. cases before the ommia. the Royal assent during the HOTAL ASSENT TO RAILWAY BlLLS.—Eighty. au. oris to resent- o,,ods es , d si° t 4 n e . l37 by Is se Bills is 10,794 9 6601.; and the sum to B t:r n e three r r s d a a :B t i h l Bills 2 TO received The amount of capital *b • e - d ,6101., when half the capital is paid be borrow*. up; ma ki n g together 14,887,2701.. This money is re quired to complete certain railways in co urse of con struction, to establish steam-boats in connexion there with, and to construct 418 Liles of new railway, con. sistjng principally of branches. om foron EARLY CLOSING.—A public mee ti ng Thursday evening last, at the H a ll of c was held rce the purpose of securing an earlier hour of closing s in the wholesale grocery, tea, coffee, and spice trade. The meeting, though a merely preliminary one, and not withstanding the ve t r te y n u d n e l d a . vou m ra r. b L le il s ,s t v a e t i e i o ( f tb th e e lsh numerouslyt7tsheGGeneral a Association) stat e d that, on being'eat secretory s e o r licited to turn his attention to the hours of employment g in the whole sa l e general rocery business, it appeared to him that it was desirable to ascertain, as far as possible, in the first place, whether those engaged in the before mentioned important branches of trade were of opinion that a curtailment of those hears was practicable; and, in the second place, whether they thought such curtail ment desirable. This, observed the secretary, was the, more immediate object for which the meeting was con vened. A resolution to the following effect was then unanimously passed:—" Encouraged by the success which has marked the early closing movement in con nexion with the bankers, merchants, and various other trades, and believing that the wholesale grocery, Sc.c., business may with ease and advantage be suspended at the uniform hour of six o'clock in the evening, this meeting hereby resolves that a respectful memorial re questing employers to effect that alteration shall be pre pared by the secretary; and that the same shall be sub mitted at a subsequent meeting." The names of those present baying been taken, pledging themselves to do their utmost to carry out the spirit of the above reso lution, the meeting, which was a highly intereresting one, separated. Tho Lord Mayor bad an interview with Sir George Grey, on Thursday, at the Home-office. ......' a 1% % ... .4' 7,4 x•l' r 134 ..... r li - 12% --ii - S% I!i' 71 4: ~~* n ~: