The Sun. — London, England, 1848-03-21 00:00:00

MRS. BRAY'S NEW NOVEL. • Now ready at all the Libraries, in 3 'Ws., T RIALS OF DOMESTIC LIFE By MRS. BRAY. Author of " The White Hootis," " Trelawny," &c. As A writer of fiction, Mrs. Bray stands deservedly in the highest grade."—Morning Herald. Henry Colburn, publisher, 13. Great Marlborough-street. This Day is published. in 3 vols. post livo., with numerous Illustrations, T HE PARSON, PEN, and PENCIL. By the REV. G. M. MUSGRAVE. "The parson wields his pen agreeably, and Ms pencil Illustrates his descriptions with an aptness that renders them striking."—Spectator. • " A work worthy of high public praise and favour.' —Literary Ga zette. --„. " The author is a humourist. If he were not as well known for a ♦eritable personage as the late canon of St. Paul's, it might be ima gined that the name on the title-page was a hoax, to show how well wit would look in a clerical garb."—Britannia. Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street, (Publisher in ordinary to her Majesty). UNDER THIS SANCTION OF HE THE Q HER MAJES'I EXTRA NIGHT, for tl /RTISANS, on THURSDAY, M R MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY UEEN. Y' S THEATRE. he BENEFIT of DISTRES.iED :arch 30. TRONS- Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen. His Royal Highness Prince Albert Her Majesty Queen Adelaide Mar Royal Ilighness the Duchess of Kent Ma Royal Highnesi the Duke o Cambridge Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge Her Roy al Highness the Duchess .of Gloucester Hor Grace the Duchess of Somerset Her Grace the Duchess of Sather . load Her Grace the Duchess of Norfolk Tier Grace the Duchess of Montrose lier Grace the Duchess of Leeds 111 s Excellency the Baron Brun now The Countess of Delawarr The Countess of Eglinton The Right lion. the Lord Chant- berlain The Earl Delawarr The Earl of Lonstlale The Earl of Eglinton His Excellency the Price Calll maki His Excellency le Marquis Lisboa The Viscountess Dillon The Lady Ernest Bruce The Lady Charlotte Guest Lady Peel The Right lion. Lord John Rus- 1 - sell. The Right Hon. Lord Morpeth, His Grace the Duke of Somerset, HIS Grace the Duke of Norfolk, K.G. His Grace the Duke of Montrose His grace the Duke of Leeds The Marchioness of Clanricarde The Mareltioness of Aileshury The Marchioness of Sligo The Marquis of Clanricarde The Marquis of Lansdowne, K.G, The Marquis of Aileebury The Marquis of 81Ig° The Marquis of Huntley The Marquis of Donegal Mer Excellency the Baroness Brtninow M.P. Lord Norreys Lord Marcus Hlll Lord Ernest Bruce Lord Adolphus Fitzelarence The Right Hon. Sir Robert Peel, Bart., M.P. Sir Archibald Macdonald, Bart. Sir John Shaw, Bart. Mrs. Pulse Reading The Hon. James Macdonald C. W. Packs, Esq., M.P. H. Broadley, Esq., M.P. A. Grant, Esq. IR. Parnther, Esq. ino. Collett, Esq. It is respectfully announced tkat, in compliance with a general wish, the performance is postponed to THURSDAY, March 30. The Nobility and Gentry, wishing to contribute their Patronage on this occasion, are respectfully requested to address their application to the Secretary, at the Box-office, as early as possible. A ihrtker list of Patrons, with details of the Performance, will be published as soon as possible. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE. THIS EVENING Will be performed, Donizettl's Opera, entitled . I DUE FOSCAR!. Lucrezia, Mdlle. Sofia Cruvelli : Jacopa Foscari, Signor Cuzzanl ; Loredano, Signor Bouche ; Barbarego, Signor Guidi ; and 11 Doge, Signor Coletti. To conclude with_the highly successful Ballet, in Four Tableaux, entitled FIORIT A, et la Refine des Elfrides, • The music by Sig. Pupil ; the scenery by Mr. C. Marshall ; the Appointments by Mr. Bradwell ; the costumes by Miss Bradley and Air. Whales, under the superintendence of Madame Copere. Princi pal parts by Mdlle. Carolina Rosati, Mesdlls. Esther Ausundon, The venot, Julienne, Lamoreux, Jenny, and Sidlle. Marie Taglioni ; MM. Dor, Yen:Pre, Gouriet, and Di Mattia. Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets, to be made at the Box-office of the Theatre. Doors open at half-past Seven, the Opera to commence at Eight. THEATRE ROYAL, DIUTRY-LANE. CIRQUE NATIONAL DE PARIS. 'Fills EVENING, An entire change of performance. Equestrian Exercises by La Petite Louise, Mesdils. Coralfne, Ma thilde, P. Anato, Coral', Ducos, Amaglia, &e.—. Messieurs Auriol, Le clair, Newsome, Loisset, Jenne, &c. LE MARQUIS A LA MARQUISE DE PRETENTAILE, by the Spanish Dwarf, Le Petite Louise, and Loisset, jeune.—The Banditti —La Cavlerie laiprovisee, by MM. Loisset, Newsome, Nief, Fills, &c. To conclude with THE HUSSARS OF FRANCE. . Doors open at half-past Seven, performance to commence at Eight. Second price, Half-past Nine. THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET. lln ler the Al anuement of Mr. B. Wehster, sole Lessee. THIS EVENING, Will be perforated Goldsmith's Comedy of SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER. Characters by Messrs. Farrell, Tilbury, H. Ferrets. Keeley, Brindal ; Mrs. Glover, Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, aad Mrs, isbett. After which, SWEETHEARTS and WIVES. To conclude with a new and original Farce, called WHO'S MY 'HUSBAND Doctor Mull, lir. Tilbury; Daniel Tootles, Mr. Keeley ; Mrs. Smith Thompson, Mrs, W. Clifford ; Sophonisba Mull, Mrs. L. & Buckingham ; Sally Starch, Mrs, Tlumby. Stage Manager, Mr. Fart en; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Web ;ter. J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper. Boxes, ss. ; Pit, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s. ; Upper Gallery, Is. Doors open at Half-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven. THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII. Under the direction o: Madame Celeste. THIS EVENING Will be performed THE COMRADES; an Anecdote of the Span ish War. Principal characters by Messrs. Cullenford, Boyce, Men yard, Paal Lcgrand, C. J. Smith. Ilyan, Miss E. Harding, &c. To Ms followed by ThiE FLOWERS OF THE FOREST. To conclude with a new and original Farce, entitled OUR NA- L DEFENCES ; or, the Cockahot Yeomanry. Principal characters by Messrs. Lambert, Wright, P.. Bedford, Sanders ; dame Celeste, Miss Emma Harding, Mrs. Laws, and Miss Woolgar. lioxeS, 45.; Pit, 25.; Gallery, Is. Don's oxen at Halt-p . :lst Six, I ; ollot : inane° ij) commence at Seven. ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE. Under the :►lanagemext of Madame Vestris. Sole Lessee. Mr. Charles Mathews. Last Night of the GOLDEN BRANCH. THIS EVE.NING Will be performed a new comic Drama, entitled NOT A BAD JUDGE. After which, a New Fairy Extravaganza, entitled THE GOLDEN RICA NCH. Principal characters by Messrs. 11. Ilall, Harley, Ker ridge, Madame Vestris, Miss K. Fitzwilliant, and Mrs. Macuanpira. To conclude with a new Piece, entitled DONE ON Holm SIDES. Dross Boxes, 55.; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, is. o Dalt. price to any part of the house. The Sew Box-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, is open to the Public every day, from Ten till Six. The Interior of the House has been entirely re-designed by Mr. W. Bradwell of the Cclosseum. FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE. Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33, OA lion l - street. Last Night but Three of Mdlle. Nathalie's Engagement, TO-MORROW EVEN IN 0, _ _ - . Will be performed the iiellVandeville, entitled LA VEUVE DE QUINZE ANS. After which LE GATT ET L'EVENTAIL. Amelia, Aidlle. If &thane To conclude with LES PETITES MISERES DE LA VIE HUMAINE. Doors open at half-past Seven, and the Performances to commence at Half past Seven. Boxes and Stalls may be obtained at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street. PULNCESS'S THEATRE. Mr. J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager, Duchess-stre‘t, Portland. place. TIIIS EVENING. Will be performed THE JEALOtiS WIFE. Mr. cutkly, Mr. Cooper ; Mrs. Oakly, Mrs. Barrett. After which a new Interlude called MAMMON and GAMMON. To be followed by the Musical Piece of " NO." Sir George Doubt • al, Mr. Bodda ; Commodore Hurricane, Mr. Neville; Maria, Miss Y.. Stanley. To conclude with the comic Drama of " LADIES, BEWARE !" Dress Circle, : Boxes, 45.; Pit, 2e. ; Gallery, Is. STRAND THEATRE. NEW MANAGEMENT. GREAT ATTRACTION.-OPERA COMIQUE. THIS EVENING The performances will commence with Donizettl's Opera, TIIE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT. Tonio, 11r. 1). King; tier xzeant Sulpizio, Mr. Berrani ; Ortenslo, Mr. It. Romer; Spontine, Mr. H. Horneastle ; Maria, Miss Poole. After which a new grand BALI.E.T DIVERTISSEMENT, by dlle. Louise Blanche, Miss Cushitic, and A:r. w. Smidt To be followed by AN AFFAIR OF HONOUR. Major Limkey, Mr. Romer ; Captain Carnage, Mr. Oxberry ; Dr. Clements, Mr. Morncastle ; Madame Tourville, M!s.s Miliward ; Martha, Miss Jane Coleman. 'To concluee with a new Extravaganza, railed THE CRUMM LF.SES ; or, A Rehearsal Rehearsed. Nicholas Nicklehy. Mr. Summers; Mr. Lenville, Mr. Oxberry; Smike, .hiss J. Coleman; Mrs. Crnannle.s, Mrs. L. Retie. Private Boxes, 1/. is. ; Boxes, 411. ; Stalls, 3s. ; Pit, 2s. Cut lery, Is. Half-price at Nine o'cicck. Acting and Stage Manager, Mr. Oxberry. ASTLET'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. Unprecedented triumph of the Grand Entertainments, which have been received with the greatest enthusiasm. THIS EVENING, . _ _ The New Gorgeous Spectacle, THE BATTLE OF TIIE AMAZONS. with all its splendid appointments, &c. To be followed by, and the evening's entertainments to terminate with A GRAND EQUESTRIAN FETE, in which the Equestrian and Gymnastic Artistes will appear each evening in their peculiar ind Incomparable Feats and brilliant Scenes in the Circle. Box-office open from 11 till 5. Stage Manager, Mr. W. West. THE THIRD EDITIONS ""THE SUN" CONTAIN, AS USUAL, THE LATEST PARLIAMENTAItY INTELLIGENCE, AN D ALL OTHER NEWS UP TO THE HOUR OF POST. Orders received by all Newsman, and at the Sun-office, 112, Strand. OFIICE, MAMIE 21 Ttolestosurneit, Lowest, 63 ;:flighest, 45 ; Noon, 40. BAROMETER, 29.06. WIND W.S.W. ; morning, rain; Afternoon, fine. WATER AT LONDON-I3RIDUE TliIS DAY. Mornin:.. 7 minute. after 3. I Evening .. 21 [7l:mites of 3 4`47 , 4 - - !,, A 10 ri...,,, • -ipot- 4 I k . 1 f..4 - ^: -' 1 ~. . i i m a ! „ „,,,,,,,,„ r• M 0 ~ ,:, , ,i,' :, nit , • f , r , •.- • .., ..... ••,.,, ~...,.:rcrf!,•;,,,„. . .. inning 2itile LONDON, TUESDAY. MARCH 21, 1848. While the representative Legislators in the British Parliament are discussing the propriety of voting any large expenditure upon our naval armaments, the population of Germany are removing the probabilities of warfare. One after another the principalities of that vast confederation which stretches westwards to the frontiers of Flanders, eastwards to the dominions of the AUTOCRAT, southwards to the Carpathian Alps, and northwards to the extremities of Vometinia, are shaking off the bonds of that absolute authority which has shackled their energies during many sue. cessive generations. There is an uninterrupted flow of ideas throughout the cities of Allemanie, and the inhabitants have risen up with a simultaneous enthu siasm to welcome the revival of political independence in France. The Revolution of February has excited those sympathies which incited the people of the Conti nent to fraternize : it has touched that electric current of thought which secretly connects the various nation alities of Europe. The liberative outburst at Paris has aroused a corresponding excitement in Germany, and that excitation of the popular mind has already proved beneficial in Bavaria, in Wurtemburg, in Baden, in Hesse Cassel, in Hesse Darmstadt, in Nassau, in Weimar, in Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, in Ho henzollern, and, if the most recent rumours can be regarded as authentic, in the very capital of Dt n mark. Hanover has already experienced the pres sure of recent events. Prussia has demanded in peremptory terms the immediate concession of a series of radical reforms in her constitution. Even Austria—the chief stronghold of despotism—the last refuge of irresponsible sovereignty, the ever impreg nable citadel of tyranny, whenever the champions of absolution have been at bay with the nations—even Austria has been driven into the current of progress— even the Viennese have shed their blood in the battle of freedom and knowledge—even METTERNICH has succumbed before the wrath of the multitude. Of the wonderful occurrences which have just transpired in Berlin and Vienna it is as yet scarcely possible to estimate the full importance. In the lat ter city especially the popular outbreak has been so sudden, so triumphant, and so entirely unexpected, that the mind cannot accurately grasp its consequences until the newly installed Government of GESTIETIEZ has been afforded time for the development of its policy and intentions. At any other period the resignation of the Prince DE METTERNICII would have created astonishment and provoked speculation. At this moment it is viewed as a subordinate incident in the grander movements of this marvellous and eventful epoch. The venerable and austere form of the courtier- statesman is forgotten almost immediately after its departure from the scene of his prolonged supremacy. " Let us forget the past rather than the present or the future," is one of the most favourite aphorisms of M. DE LAMARTINE. And in accordance with the ennobling principle embodied in that aphorism the population of Christendom regards with comparative indifference the disappearance of the last representative of :a bygone and absolute system of diplomacy. The multi tude have a nobler theme for contemplation than the reminiscence of the career of the President of the Congress of 1815-e-a career of craftiness and cowardice, of guile and repression, of hypocrisy and egotism. What to us are the multiplicity of honours and emoluments showered upon the head of the downfallen Minister during the forty years in which his prosperity has been continuous and his personal domination paramount ? What to us at this instant of universal liberation and brotherhood are those exploded theories by which Prince METTERNICII en deavoured to thwart the patriotism of Prince HAEDENBERG and to realise the aspirations of Councillor GEuTz ? What to us are the recollections of his malign operations in Lom bardy. in Carlsbad, in Laybach, and in Trop pau, at an epoch when the world is beholding the resurrection of so many separate and important nationalities ? Our attention is rather directed to the triumphant democrats than to the debased instru ments of despotism—rather to the victorious students of Lower Austria and the heroic ouvriers of Paris, than to the once formidable but now powerless admi nistrators of the Tuileries and Schoenbrunn. GUIZOT and METTERNICH may sink into that , obscurity which is more congenial to their consciences than compatible with their un questionable genius the one as the servile creature of his Sovereign's duplicity—the other as the consistent upholder of a policy which he had in herited from the ignorance of the Past. When we hear of popular commotions such as the one which the other day convulsed the independent state of Cassel —when the ELECTOR was caught in an attempt to escape from the vengeance of the mob, and carried back through the garden of his palace in the arms of a blacksmith, and locked in a drawing-room, like a naughty boy, until he had been compelled, through fear, to affix his signature to a Liberal Proclamation —when such commotions as these are affording each day new evidences of the irresistible sway of demecracy, it is surely anything but profit able to devote more than a merely momentary glance to the dwindling spectres of a decrepid and powerless Age—an Age which is expiring in the very birth of its gigantic and beneficent successor. Shall one man breathe a sigh for the overthrow of such Grand Viziers, and shall not we look with sanguine and wi,h loving hope upon the futurity which already dawns upon the Czeches and the Magyars, as well as upon the people of Poland, and Venetian Lom bardy ? Before the Hungarian constitution has been in any essential respect reformed a new light is thrown upon its capabilities of improvement, a light that flickers like an oriflame above the battle ments of the metropolis of Lower Austria. That light has been kindled by the Parisians, and has been fanned into a quenchless flame by the sympathies of England May it spread beyond the northern suburbs of Copenhagen, and beyond the eastern forti fications of Warsaw ! The festival of the Patron. Saint of Ireland has been celebrated by the Irish in the most peaceable and satisfactory manner possible. The incendiary proclamations of the malcontents have been treated with becoming disregard, and St. Patrick's Day was spent by the good citizens of Dublin, and, indeed, by the inhabitants of all Ireland, in the tranquil perform ance of their religious and civil duties, the wearing of the shamrock being the only peculiarity which marked the festival. It was considered advisable that addresses should not be presented to the Lord Lieutenant. An address, however, had been prepared before the arrangements became known. That address was presented by the Royal College of Surgeons, de claring their opinion that the present circumstances of the kingdom were such as to requira from all well disposed persons an expression of their desire to maintain public order and tranquillity. " Acquainted as we are"—such were the words of the address— " acquainted as we are (through the experience of 4,000 Fellows and Licentiates associated in our body) with the sufferings of our fellow-countrymen, we entertain the deepest abhorrence of any atttempt, by inflammatory words or ill-considered acts, to excite an agitation that could not, under any circumstances, pass away without increasing, to a frightful extent, and most grievously among the humbler classes, the famine and pestilence with which the will of PRO VIDENCE has afflicted us." Heartily do we coincide with these assertions. Great indeed is the abhorrence with which all true patriots and philanthropists must regard any attempts to kindle sedition among a suffering and unfortunately, in too many instances, a starving people. _ Among a people whose sorrows and sufferings render them easily excited to feelings of rage and even to acts of revenge, all unconsciously, the very sorrows and sufferings which instigate their actions would be materially augmented by the very means which their pretended friends assure them would be most effectual in alleviating that wretchedness. Great, however, as may have been the afflictions of the Irish people, their magnanimity and fortitude in enduring them have been still greater. Before we condemn their occasional murmurings, let u if we c an , th e i r s i lence. Be fore s es t imate, we judge them har s hl y f or w h at they ,e have done, let us think, if possible, on what they have forborne. Let us calculate, if we can, their brave endurance of long-continued trouble, their un tiring patience under almost hopeless evils, and their confiding trust and affecting submission even when abandoned to the desolation of despair. If we think upon all these things, of which the records of the last three years may furnish abundant evidence, we must acknowledge that, however great may have been the afflictions of Ireland (and have they not been great ?), the virtues of the Irish people have been yet greater. Believing this, as we do, and rejoicing in such abe lief, extreme indeed would be our grief and disappoint ment if now —now, when we would fain imagine that the worst is past —now, when a long-enduring pa tience is about to receive its due reward, and Ireland, We hope and trust, is approaching bettePdays—extreme indeed would be our grief and disappointment, if now, in the last hour of trial, the words of a few discon- THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY tented and desperate men should succeed in arousing that spirit of repining and insubordination, and that wild desire of retaliation and revenge which so much suffering has not been able to excite. Nevertheless, latterly there seemed to be almost cause to fear that sueh a lamentable catastrophe might be at hand ; at least, if the assurances of the malcontents were to be credited, there was abundant cause for such unfavourable antici pations. An ambition for notoriety, a jealousy of the celebrity attained by the Revolutionists of France, without doubt excited and stimulated these violent demonstrations on the part of the disaffected. The language of the peace•disturbers breathed a similar spirit of sympathy with, and desire of assistance from, France, as that which in old times animated the rebels of Ireland when they sang— " The French are on the sea, Said the shan-vanvaugh, The French are on the sea, They'll be here without delay, And we hope they'll gain the day, Said the shan-vanvaugh." Proportionably great as would have been our sorrow had these miscalled patriots succeeded in dis turbing the tranquillity of Ireland, and stirring up the long-controlled passions of the Irish people—pro portionably great is our exultation in the signal failure of these most mischievous endeavours. Hence it is that we so especially rejoice in the peace and tranquillity which distinguished the recent festival of St. Patrick. "To bear is to conquer our fate," said the poet—the poet who has so eloquently told of the pleasures of hope. The Irish have already had much to " bear." Let them but bear a little longer, and they must inevitably " conquer." The Gazetta di Roma of the 9th inst. has the fol lowing official communication : "The Commission appointed by his Holiness to de vise a system of Government with those stable ameliora tions which correspond with the present circumstances of Italy yesterday brought its labours to a close, and has presented the result to his Holiness, who has deigned to command the immediate convocation of the Sacred College in consistory for to-morrow and Monday next (the 13th), in order that measures may be taken for the regular publication of the report of the commission." The PiedmonteBe Gazette of the 13th announces the settlement of the differences between Sicily and Naples. The KING, adhering to the demands of his subjects beyond the Faro, has published several decrees, sanctioning the following measures ;—A Mini-,ter, Secretary of State for the affairs of Sicily, will reside with the King at NAPLES, when the latter does not reside in Sicily. Don GAETANO ScovAzzo is named forthwith to this post. A general Parlia ment is convoked in Sicily, to adapt the constitution of 1812 to the present times, and to provide for the wants of Sicily ; the dependence from the same KING being admitted for the integrity of the monarchy. The Chamber of Peers and Commons will meet at Palermo on the 25th instant. A Lieutenant-General will be appointed in Sicily by the KING, either from among the princes of the blood, or the distinguished personages of the island. The Lieutenant-General will be aided, for the present, by a Minister for Grace, Justice, and Ecclesiastical Affairs, another for the Home Department, and a third for Finance. The three Ministers, under the presidency of the Lieutenant-General, will form the Council of Mi nisters, with a Secretary, under the title of Director of the Ministry of State. Rear-Admiral Don RUGGIERO SETTIMO, Prince of Fitalia (the chief of the Provisional Government of Palermo), is named Lieutenant-General of Sicily; he is em powered to open the Legislative Chambers for the 25th of March. The Ministry is composed as follows :—Grace, Justice, and Ecclesiastical Affairs, Don PASQUALE CALYX ; Home Department, Don PIETRO LANZA ; Finance, Don VINCENZO FAR DELLA ; Director of the Ministry of State, Don MARIANO STABILE. For the questions which might not be amicably settled between the two Parliaments, the KING proposes the arbitration of Piedmont and Tuscany, and, as a last resort, that of the POPE. The KING, having found it im possible to form a new Ministry, has called the former Cabinet into office again, but has increased the number of their members. The following is the complete list of the present Cabinet ;—SERRACAPRIOLA, Presi dent; Don CESIDIO BONANNI, Ecclesiastical Affairs; Prince DENTICB, Finance; Prince of TORELLA, Agriculture and Commerce; Don FRANCISCO Now BOZZELLI, Home Department ; Prince of CARIATI, Foreign Affairs; Colonel VINCENZO DEMI UDERTI, War and Marine ; Don GIACOMO SAVARESE, Public Works ; D. CARLO PCERIO, Public Instruction ; Don AURELIO SALICRTI, Grace and Justice. A Bill to raise a forced loan, to cover existing deficits and meet future contingencies, has been pre sented to the Belgian Chamber of Deputies. The plan is to raise forty millions : 1. By exacting of proprietors a sum equivalent to two years' ground rent, including eight months in process of payment, and exclusion of the ordinary tax. 2. By doubling the " personal" taxes, such as windows, horses, ser vants, &c., for the current year. 3. By a tax of 5 per cent. on all mortgages. 4. By retaining, accord ing to a graduated scale, from 4 to 6 per cent. on all salaries and pensions above 2,000 f., including the pay of all officers from the rank of captain upwards. The loan will bear an interest of 5 per cent. until re imbursed. As a preliminary, the KING directed the Minister to inform the Chamber that he had sub scribed 300,000 f. as his quota of the loan, over and above all the charges to which the civil list is liable. Madrid journals of the 13th have been received. The news of the proclamation of the French Re public had excited the greatest enthusiam throughout Spain. At Malaga nothing could exceed the enthu siastic admiration expressed by the people ; and at Barcelona, an outbreak was hourly expected. Gene• ral PAVIA had recalled all the troops from the out posts in Catalonia to Barcelona, to be ready to put down any attempt at insurrection ; but it was said that the troops had given him to understand, that in the event of any demonstration being made, they should at once fraternize with the people. General ZARCO DEL VALLE has left Madrid for Berlin. The ostensible object of his journey is said to be to inspe ct the fortresses recently erected in Prussia. The real object, however, is suspected to be connected with the intrigues which have been already set on foot to endeavour to restore the Orleans monarchy in France. Madrid is to be the Coblentz of the new emigration, and the head. quarters of the Orleans intriguers. The Duke and Duchess DE MONTPENSIER have already arrived, and will, it is said, be followed by every other member of the family; and the object of Gene ral aitco DEL VALLE'S mission to Prussia is stated to be to assure the northern Courts of the active co operation of Spain in any attempts which they may make to put down republicanism in France and restore the Orleans dynasty. At a meeting of the shareholders of the Union Bank, held on the 12th inst., the following resolutions were passed : " Ist. The Bank to wind up and liquidate its affairs. " 2d. Messrs. Sansom, Norzsgaray, and Escoreal y Gil, appointed liquidators. " 3d. Authority given to proceed criminally against Bagneres. " 4th. A junta of inspection is appointed, consisting of Messrs. Salamanca, Guadarmino, Manuel Callado, Brocha, and the cashier of the bank, Mr. Roberts." MADRID BOLSA, MARCH 13.—The Three per Cents. are lower to-day, having been done at 231 cash j and after the close are reported 23k buyers, sellers ; Five per Cents., 14 sellers ; Passive Debt, 5 sellers ; Coupons, 10 sellers. PLYMOUTH, MARCH 20, HALT-PAST 4 P.M. Ilia Royal Highness the Prince de Joinville is re ported to be now passing up Channel off this harbour in a two-masted paddle-box steamer, under steam and canvass, French colours (old—blue, white, red) over the stern, and, to all appearances, the Royal standard forward. HER MAJESTY'S HEALTH. The following bulletin of her Majesty's health was issued this morning : "Buckingham Palace, March 21, 1848,19 A.M. " The Queen has had another good night. "her Majesty and the Infant Princess continue well. "JAMES CLARK. " CHARLES LOCOCK. "ROBERT FERGUSON." Sir Fitzroy and Lady "Kelly have' left Dover for the south of France, where they will remain, for tho benefit of her Ladyship's health, until Laster. EVENING, MARCH 21, 1848. The Moniteur also publishes a decree of the Pro visional Government, giving powers to the tribunals of commerce to suspend the prosecutions of creditors against their debtors for three months, in the event of a demand to that effect being made by the debtor. The Governor of the Bank of France has pub lished an official contradiction of the rumour that the Bank would pay its notes in coin to those who could prove that the money was required for the purpose of paying workmen. The National Bank of Discount commenced opera tions on Saturday. A deputation of the sons of foreigners, born in France, having presented an address to the Provisional Government, demanding to be recognized as French men, M. ADAM, the Deputy Mayor of Paris, re plied to them :—" The Provisional Government sees with the greatest pleasure this anxiety of honour able men to become French citizens. The object of your demand has pre•occupied the Government, similar applications having been already addressed to it. Thus, a number of young men of the move able National Guard, who bravely fought in the last struggle for liberty, have demanded that the right of serving France be granted to them. Those demands involve a great question of legislation, which must naturally be solved by the National Assembly. You will find in the Provisional Government men fully disposed to favour the extension of the rights of citizenship. This is the very nature of the principles we have proclaimed. But the question cannot be im mediately adjusted, it being necessary to abrogate or revise a law. I can, however, assure you that the Government will certainly frame a more comprehen sive larr than any previous legislators contemplated." Another deputation of the eons of Frenchmen, re siding in France, who became foreigners in conse quence of the treaties of 1815, waited on the Provi sional Government to claim the rights they enjoyed as Frenchmen previous to the separation of their country from France. M. ADAM replied that the National Assembly would no doubt reform the law they com plained of, and suppress formalities which were either too tedious or expensive. Several of the labourers employed on the public works established by the Provisional Government have struck for wages. M. MARIE, the Minister of Public Works, as addressed to them a proclamation reminding them that these works were established solely for the purpose of providing them employment, and appealing to their patriotism and honour to re turn to their duty. The Prefect of Police has issued a proclamation, warning foreigners not to come to Paris in search of work in the workshops op.•ned by the Provisional Government. None but natives will be employed in those shops. The proclamation adds, that measures will be adopted to expel from France all foreigners who have no legitimate object for coming there, and who have not the means of living. The Presse says— " We are assured that the Duke and Duchess of Mont pensier are at the pre,ent moment at Brussels, where they remai❑ in the strictest incognito. The Duke and Duchess will go to li:ms to pay a visit of som , days to the Duchess of Orleans before going into Spain, wh, re, as we announced yesterday, an official reception at St. Sebastian awaits them, The rcnidence of the Duke and Duchess of Alontpensier explains an official note in serted in the journals of that city, which contradicts the news given by an Erq,lish paper, that the departure of the Duke of Montpensier from London was in conse quence of the discovery of a secret correspondence at the I'alais of the Tuileries." A. difference of opinion exists among the Members of the Provisional Government as to the period to which the elections should be postponed. MM. DE LAMARTINE, GARNIER PAGES, and the majority of the Government wish the postponement to be only to the 30th of April, while MM. LEDRU ROLLIN and FLOCON wish it to be to the 31st of May. On this subject the Reforme, the organ of MM. LEDRU ROLLIN and FLocoN says— " The Provisional Government does not speak in its decree of the second tied gravest question of the three, that of the general elections. It is true that yesterday, in an address to the delegates who had not received a general authority, the Minister of the Interior had ad journed the debate by reserving the sovereignty of the departments. This objection was decisive, for Paris is not France ; and when so great an interest as that of forming a constitution is in question, the universal will should be heard from all points of the kingdom. But does not the decree relative to the elections of the Pari sian Guard National imply, in fact, the postponement of the general elections. *Will it be possible to open these grand assizes of the 9th, when the first shall not be ended ? On the other bide, the elections of Paris, which at all times, and under all Governments, have exercised so much influence on, those of the departments, ought they not to precede and not follow the others ! Is it wished to deprive the revolution of its strongest pro paganda ?' No one will think this, and the Minister of the Interior less than any other. The general elections will then be postponed." M. ARAGO, the Minister of Marine, has been up • pointed Minister of War ad interim, in the room of General SUBERYIE, who supersedes Marshal GERARD as Chancellor of the Legion of Honour. M. FREDERIC LAFITTE has sent a donation of 25,000 francs to the Provisional Government as a patriotic gift to the Republic. The news of the two days of Vienna has produced an intense sensation in Paris. The National hails the revolution as the dawn of the day of deliverance for the Germanic race—of the resurrection of Poland and of the liberation of Italy. The National Guard Club yesterday sent a depu tation to the Provisional Government, to make known its organization and its adhesion to the Republic. The deputation was introduced by AI. CHAMBAUD, and addressed by M. LAMARTIPIE, who thanked them for their national sentiments and good wishes. La Pat, ie of last night says that—" At the moment of putting our paper to press we are credihy assured that the Provisional Government has received a tele graphic dispatch from Vienna, announcing that a Republic had been proclaimed at Vienna." BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE. M....n0s 20. Bonlogne and Amiens, s%—Central of France (Orleans and Vierzon), 4—Dutch Rhenish, 1 / 2 —Namur and Liege, 3—Northern of France, 24—Paris and Orleans, 254 — Paris and Rouen, 16 1 / 11 —Sambre and Meuse, S. LLOYD'S SHIPPING—(THIS DAY.) LONDON, Mencn 21.—Wind W.S.W., fresh breesres and squally with rain. PoRTSMOUTH, MARcrr 20.—Wind W.—Arrd. Kind Pick'ring►, Africa, and sid. for London. LIVERPOOL, MARCII 20.—Wind S.—Arrd. Spencer, Stanton, Demerara; Red Rose. Sappa, Savannah; Chan cellor, St. John's, New Brunswick. FISIIGUARD, MARCII 18.—It blew a violent gale yes terday at N.E. The coast from Saddle Point to Good wich-bridge, is strewed with unmanufactured tobacco, with the following marks on the casks picked up :—Q N 5*539 . L* 14 stripes, Liverpool, 18,46, Suldan. A large cask, having contained palm oil, marked ar the bung 270, one marked 900 on the head, TII. cO and on the side 230 ; two empty small palm oil cases marked 198, with a double diamond, have washed on shore near I'wllandy Bay ; about fourteen others off the Anglas Point; and a mast off Pertoxhan. Sutsaxs, MARCE 20.—The Union, of Arbroath, and the Amaranth, of and from Liverpool, has been got off the Ilerdland without apparent damage; cargo of the former saved. MAncsr 20.—The Aspen, of Sunderland, LondoM, to the north, in ballast, has been assisted on shore to-day, haying been in contact with the Lady Flora Hastings, off the Severn; both received considera ble damage. DEAL, MAncri 20.—A Dutch ship, from j llatavia, is reported to have put into Terceira on the 4th instant to discharge, being leaky, by the Mary, Kincaid, arrived in the Downs. CORR, MARCH 16.—The eternpoet of a ♦easel, appa rently of about 300 tone, marked " Sovereign," of Strom net's, was picked up on the 4tk instant between the Lands End and Levese Stones, by the Corkscrew steamer, arrived here. SCARBOROUGH, MARCH 14.—The Eliza, Middle, from Nierk wall to Cambus, struck on the back of the north pier in making for this harbour, but came off apparently without damage. SOUTHAMPTON, MONDAY, MARCH 20.—The Penin sular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's ship Ilindostan, Captain S. Lewis, sailad to-day for Gibraltar, Malta, and Alexandria, with the usual East India and China mails, and 70 passengers, amongst which are Lord and Lady Falkland. The Pacha, Captain Olive, arrived last night from Genoa, Leghorn, Civita Vecchia, and Naples ; she had only seven passengers and a small freight. The screw steamer Novelty has arrived here, to load for Constantinople. Two steamers, built by Mr. White for the Ottoman Government, were launched at Cowes •n Saturday ; they ar• named the Nuphatha Tidjaret and the Medari Tidjaret, and are beautiful vessels of 450 tons burden, and will receive engines of 200-horse power. Tho Turkish Consul- General Zorab and family, with some of the attaches of the Turkish embassy, were present at the launch. The Vectio, a fine steamer, of 950 tons and 300-horse power, for the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Com pany, will be ready far launching in about a fortnight. The Washington, United States mail steamer, will take her departure hence fur New York to-morrow (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock A.M. We can state on good authority that the report circulated in Paris to the effect that Prince Louis Napo leon is a candidate for a seat in the National Assembly of France is wholly without foundation.—Times. INSURRECTIONS VIENNA AND BERLIN. The Emperor of AUSTRIA has issued decrees grant ing the liberty of the press, and embodying a National Guard. The following proclamations have been issued : " Cabinet Order of his Imperial Royal Majesty the Lord High Chancellor.—We have sanctioned the establishment of a National Guard for the maintenance of the legal peace and order of the capital, and for the protection of persons and property, under the guarantees which property and intelligence offer to the State, and have, at the same time, appointed Ernest Count Von Iloyos a chief raager and Lieut. Field Marshal, a commander of the National Guard. for the organization of which the necessary prelimi naries will be adopted. We expect from the de votedness of our subjects that the confidence which we have displayed by this act will be fully responded to by them. "FERDINAND. " Vienna, March 14." " His Imperial Royal Majesty has been pleased to decree the abolition of the censorship, and the speedy promulgation of a law on the press. " JOH. TALATYKO. " Baron VON GESTIETIEZ, " President of Royal Imperial Government of Lower Austria. " Vienna, March 14, 18-13." The Austrian Observer of the 14th states that the following rescripts were issued:— " I. The present events affect the weal of the State as well as that of the city of Vienna. They demand a deliberate development, and hence it is of the utmost importance to the interest of the community and of in dividuals, that quiet, order, and security be maintained. " The public good calls for this, and the honour of the gallant and patriotic inhabitants of Vienna do mand it. " To this end his Majesty has been graciously pleased to grant the arming of the students, and has expressed his expectation that all the burgher corps will strengthen it as much as possible, and co-operate energetically for the maintainance of peace. " These measures, these wholesome endeavours of the students and burghers must, however, be actively sup.- ported by all the other inhabitants of Vienna. There fore, every head of a family and master of a household, all proprietors of manufactories or workshops, are called upon to keep at home their families and dependents, in so far as they do not belong to the regularly armed in habitants, to obviate the increase of the crowds in the public streets, whereby the desirable state of things is impeded or perhaps retarded. The authorities and the respectable inhabitants of Vienna will spare no exec-• tions. They reckon upon the general concurrence of all. "JOH. TALATYKO. " Baron VON GESTIETIEZ, &c. &c. &c. " Vienna, March 14, 154 g." " 11. His Majesty the Emperor was pleased to grant some petitions laid before him, relative to the excite ments of yesterday, in the firm hope and in full reliance upon the assurances given him by the States, the Burghers, and the Academic Senate, that peace and order should be re-established by them without the further intervention of the military. To. day petitions are again presented, and the same assurances reiterated, although the state of things is more unquiet than yes terday. "The stability of the throne would be shake❑ were his Majesty again to yield to delusive hopes. The sea sonable arrangements which his Majesty is at this mo ment considering cannot possibly be matured so long as this excitement lasts; still less can . they be brought into action: hence it is the interest of the petitioners to con duct themselves peaceably, and thereby accelerate the period of their being granted. " Firmly resolved not to endanger the dignity of his throne, hie Majesty has committed the re-establishment and maintenance of peace and order to his llighness Field Marshal Alfred Count Von Vindischgratz, and to ,übject to him all civil and military authorities, with full power for the execution of the same. " Iris Majesty expects, from the inviolate faith and loyalty of the burghers, that they, conjointly with his valiant troops, will aid these endeavours for the resto ration of public peace with all their powers. "JOH. TALATYKO, " Baron VON GESTIETIEZ, &c., &c., &c. " Vienna, March 14," Vienna was illuminated on the 13th and the 14th in honour of the concessions made by the EMPEROR. On the 14th tranquillity was completely restored and perfect order prevailed. All the troops had received orders to quit tke city. The number of killed in the course of the revolution was about 200. The following official account of the emente in Berlin appears in the Prussian Gazette : "During the day of the 15th numerous gatherings in all the streets assembled about noon on the Schlossplatz. The crowd was immense. As evening closed in the people began to throw stones from the pavement at the soldiery stationed at the castle gates. The requests to the crowd to disperse were of no avail, and the stone throwing continued. It was necessary to call out the cavalry to clear the place. The crowd, in their flight, ran into the Breit Stratzse, where they endeavoured to make a stand, as well as in other neighbouring streets, and attempted to impede the motions of the troops by breaking up the streets and bridges. The soldiery sent to resist these movements were again assailed with stones, and it was only by having recourse to arms that they could induce the people to disperse. The restoration of order and tranquillity was not effected without bloodshed. Persons have been wounded, and others, it is said, killed. This morning the authorities had been informed of one death. The people adopted every expedient by which they could harass the soldiery, who showed the most perfect calm ness throughout. The members of the protesting com mission, which had been formed among the citizens, used the most laudable endeavours to induce the people to disperse. At eleven o'clock at n i g ht t ranqu illity was completely restored in all the streets. The official Gazette of Hanover publishes a pro clamation, in which the KING declares that he is convinced that the manifestations which have taken place on the part of his subjects are not the expression of their own sentiments, but the result of foreign influence. At the same time he adds, that a portion of their demands shall be taken into consideration, and that he will endeavour to satisfy them, without departing from the constitution. his MAJESTY finishes by declaring that he counts on the fidelity of his subjects, as they may count on his devotion, and that he is prepared to devote himself to his coun try, even to the last drop of his blood. The KING and his Ministers refused to admit the four professors of the University of Gottingen, who had gone to Hanover to complain of the conduct of the authori ties, who some days ago sent the gendarmes against a gathering of students, several of whom were dan gerously w ounded. Accordi ng ly, t h e pro f essors have resolved to resign their fu nct i ons , an d pro b a bly a ll the students will leave the university. The KING and his Minister, M. VON FALCEE, refused also to re ceive a deputation from the city of Hanover, which proposed to present an address to his MAJESTY. 1 HE FRENCH REPUBLIC. PROCEEDINGS AT PARIS. We have received the Paris papers of yesterday. The Journal des Debats says— " On Sunday a deputation of twenty-five bankers went to the Minister of Finances to ask for the proro gation, for a few days more, of the payment of com mercial bills, and to allow them time to come to the assistance of the market. " The Ministry firmly resisted all ides of proroga tion, but proposed that a commission of five of them should be appointed to concert measures for the object in view. Thu following gentlemen consequently formed a committee:—MNl. Dethomas, de la maison Ernest Beehet et Dethomas ; Gaillaird, de cello Gaillard et Bampin; Cusin-Legendro Pavie-Blondel, et Lehideux. This commission proposed to the Minister to invite the Bank of France— " 1. As regards the bills on Paris, to discount them freely; not to hesitate at the notice of the securities, provided they appeared good; not to pay attention to ony protestations which may have taken place since the 24th of February, for certain signatures, as it was well known these houses were solvable; in a word, to accept all security which was warranted good in its ensemble. " 2. As regards th© provinces, to discount:up to forty five days. - - "3. As regards certain extraordinary facilities, to tako bills on the order of the discounters, provided the se curities are good and bear a third signature, and to take into account for lesser securities deposits of good bills at long dates on Paris and the provinces. "4. As regards payments, not to exact before they are due the repayments of securities accepted of or signed by houses who have just suspended payment; to allow ten days t o run for the payment of protested bills, it being in the option of the Bank to call upon the other obliges of said securities if it should deem it advisable. " The delegates expressed their opinion that those measures were indispensable, and the hope that, with the aid of the Comptoir National they would save the place. They, moreover, declared that they regarded them as so urgent that they ought to be enforced at once, commenc ing to-morrow (Tuesday). "After hearing these propositions, the Minister placed himself in immediate comunication with the Bank of France." In relation to this subject, the Moniteur publishes the following decree— " FRENCH REPUBLIC. LINERTY-EQUALITY - F RATERNITT. "The memb er o f t h e Provisional Government , luster of Finances, considering the decree of the Provi sional Government of the 2d instant, "Resolves —The delays and powers granted by the decree of the Bth of March current, in presenting with out forfeiture orders, letters of exchange, and the nego tiable effects, as well as effects and obligations which are not negotiable, and drafts at certain dates, made in con travention to the stamp laws, are prorogued to the 15th of April, inclusive. "For the Minister of .Finance. "E. DUCLEEC. "Paris, March 17, 1848." MARKET NEWS.---(THIS DAY.) HAT INICARKETS. SrarrunELD.—Meadow Hay, 2115 s to 31 15s; Clover, ditto, 31 15s to 41 15s ; and Straw, 11 4s to 1/ As per load. A short supply, and a sluggish demand. CIIMBERLAND.—Meadow Hay, 21 16s to 21 153 ; Clover ditto, 31 15s to 41 12s; and Straw, 1/ 5s to 11 lOs per load. Trade steady, at the above quotations. WIIITECHAPEL.—Meadow Hay, 21 14s to 31 15s; Clover ditto, 31 15s to 41165; and Straw, 1/ 3s to 11 96 per load. Supply good, and trade dull. COLONIAL. SUGAR.—The market for British Plantation continues heavy, and the sales do not exceed 350 hhds at prices since this day week fully is lower. The public sales have comprised 2,100 bags Mauritius, and 11,000 bags Bengal; the Mauritius was disposed of at rather easier rates, but only about two-thirds of the latter found buyers at an average reduction of 6(1 per cwt. Low to fine white Benares brought 39s to 445, grainy brown and yellow 34s to 475, and white 50s to 52s per cwt. Tho quantity of British Plantation landed last week at the East and West India Ducks bs as 680 hhds 20 tierces 8 barrels ; there were taken for home con sumption 1,345 hhds 94 tierces, 269 barrels. The stock in the same places is 10,152 hhds, 1,073 tierces, 1,854 barrels. COFFEE. —B3l bags 11 casks Plantation Ceylon, at auction, realised full prices, ranging chiefly trom 37* to 57s for ord grey to low mid quality. Rum.—The quantity landed last week at the East and West India Docks was 174 puns, 194 hhds; there were taken for home consumption 168 puns, 13 hhds; and exported 131 puns, 13 hhds. The stock in the same places is 16,352 puns, 2,566 hhds. SALTPETRE.-2,654 bags Bengal, chiefly of indirect, nearly all sold at the previous value of 32s to 34s for 11 to 24 per cent refraction, with a few lots of unretracted at 30s to 31s 63 per cwt. TALLOW.—Y.Y.C. is 50s 9d to Ms per cwt — on the spot, and Town 52s per cwt. TEA.--The market is quiet, with good deliveries. %.-YESTICRIIAL Hetton Keepier Lambton Morrison lss Od Russell's llettoa Stewart's Hudson's Hartlepool lss 6d Heugh Hall Adelaide Tees Brown's Deanery Seymour Tees South Durham Anthracite 2ss Od Abercrave Stone Coal 2ls Od iCowpeit Hartley I Derwentwater Hartlry 14s 9d Howard'slW. 11. Not h lss Od SidneN 's Hartley Ships at market llB COAL MARK E' Bate's West Hartley 14s 6d Carr's Hartley Davison'sWest Hartley 158 Od Dean's Primrose Holywell Main ..... 15s Od New Tantield l3: Od Ord's Redkeugh South Pontop Tasield Moor ..... 14s ed Tanfield Moor Butes... 135 Od Townley l4s Od IVylam West Wyl AM Wall's End, &a Clarke and Co. Medley Killingwerth lbs Od Eden Male. lss Oct Bell HOUSE OF LORDS.-(THIS DAY.) The House sat to-day to hear appeals, and their Lordships were occupied the whole ntornirg with the further arguments in the case of Ricketts v. Urferand, which comes before their Lordships upon appeal from the decree of the Master of the Rolls. VICE-CHANCERY.-(THIS DAY.) (Before the VICE-CHANCELLOR Of ENGLAND.) Hi; Honour the Vice-Chancellor of England, after disposing of the petition of Garner v. Moore, which re lated to the working of lead mines in Merionethshire, in which his Honour made an order, giving liberty to the executors of the testator in the cause to advance the sum of 5001. for the present working of the mines, and directing a reference to the Master, proceeded to hear the further arguments in the part-heard cause of Walsh Trevamin, which occupied the Court the remainder of the morning. (Before Viett-Chancellor KNIGHT BRUCE.) ATTORNEY GENERAL V. WILSON. The further arguments in this information occupied the Court the whole morning. BANKRUPTCY.-(THIS DAY.) (Beforo Mr. Commissioner SHEPHERD ) IN RE LYON AND LYON.-EXTENSIVE BILL TRANSACTIONS. POST NUPTIAL SETTLEMENTS. These bankrupts had carried on business as bill brokers in Birchin-lane, City, and came up to-day to pass their last examination, which had been adjourned for investigation of the accounts. The accounts were approved by the official assignee. Mr.IIILLEauv, the solicitor to the assignees, said they did not object to the bankrupt's passing, but he had to complain that Mr. Thomas Lyon had assigned a policy of insurance for 1,000: as a post nuptial settlement on his wile and children. This was in July, 1847. when the firm was in a hopeless state of insolvency. The as signees required that the bankrupt should concur in the policy being given up. Mr. LAWRENCE said that the bankrupt had no con trol over the trustees, and although the deed was not executed till July last, it was in pursuance of an agree ment made in 1835. Mr. lIILLEAnY submitted that there was no considera. tion on the face of the deed. His HoNoun did not consider that of importance, as it was very questionable whether a voluntary convey ance would not stand good if the party was solvent at the time he made it. He could not try the question as to the solvency of the party, and dill not think that it ought to prevent the bankrupt from passing his last ex amination, although it might be a subject for argument when he came up for his certificate. SURREY SESSIONS.—(T HIS DAY.) (Before Mr. FRESHFIELD and a full bench of Magistrates.) Wm. Bright was found guilty of breaking into and stealing from a cottage, at Worplesden, various articles of wearing apparel. The prisoner pleaded Guilty. Three previous con victions were proved against him. Sentenced to seven years' transportation. John Baker was brought up on an indictment charg ing him with stealing, at Farnham, in the county of Surrey, a bundle of turf, the value of one halfpenny. The prosecutor stated that he distinctly saw the prisoner take the turf from the stack, and he imme • oiately charged him with the theft and gave him into custody. The constable who apprehended him said that he had known the prisoner for upwards of thirty years, and during the whole of that period he had never had any reason for supposing him to be other than an honest and hard-working man. The prisoner was sentenced to one week's hard labour. BOW-STREET.-(THIS DAY.) Edward Grainger, who on Saturday last was re manded on a charge of stealing from a lady named Shingles, four Bank of England notes, in a Chelsea omnibus, was again brought before Mr. Henry this morning, and West, 106 F, said that the had suc ceeded in tracing two of the notes, though not directly to the prisoner. If further time was given he might be able to trace them all. After the examination of one or two witnesses the prisoner was remanded. ELECTION COMMITTEES. (THIS DAY.) AYLESBURY. The Aylesbury Election Committee re assembled this morning; Mr. R. Palmer in the chair. At the sitting of the Committee, Mr. MEREWETHER informed the Committee that it was not the intention of the petitioners against the return of Lord Nugent to proceed with their case. Mr. HILL, Q.C., who appeared as counsel for the Noble Lord, and the Committee, expressed their satis faction at this intimation. Mr. Thomas Bradford—At the last election he busied himself very much to secure the return of Mr. Deering, and he confessed to having treated several of the voters at his own expense. He positively denied, however, having entertained these voters at the request or expense of Mr. Deering or of his agents. This closed the evidence on behalf of the sitting Member. Mr. JAntas then summed up the case for Mr. Deering. DERBY. The Derby Election Committee re-assembled this morning; Mr. Childers in the chair. Robert Clarke, a freeman of Derby, proved that he voted for Strutt and Gower, for which he received 255. on the Tuesday following the election, at Mr. Strutt's committee-room. _ _ . Several other voters deposed to having received various sums of money under similar circumstances. TO THE EDITOR of THE SUN. Sin,—Seeing in your journal of this evening an account of a person being brought up for examination before a magistrate at Bow-street on Saturday last, for the robbery of a lady in an omnibus, and the per son in custody when asked for his residence gave it No. 48, Penton-street. Now I do not know whether there be any other Penton-street, but must observe that I reside at No. 48, Penton-street Pentonville, and hare done so for many years p ast, and that I have n o men lodgers now, nor have I h adany at all for many months last past. A s the a bove statement of the man in custody is calculated to do me an injury, you will much oblige me by giving in your valuable journal this public contradiction, and I remain, Sir, your obedient humble servant, J GEORGE CLARKSON. 48, Penton street, Pentonville, March 20, 1848. HER MAJESTY AT ABERDEEN.—We are happy to be able to state, that information has been received in town, that her Majesty will land at Aberdeen, on her way to Balmoral, in the autumn of this year. A letter to that effect has been received from the engineer of the Harbour, and the commissioners have been taking steps to facilitate the progress of the works, so that the new dock may be fully completed in good time. It will be an auspicious event for the braif toun" to have its magnificent dock, the greatest work of the kind in the kingdom, opened for the first time, to receive the Sove reign of the realm in person. The name, then, will be literally applicable. Our railway company, too, we be• lieve, have made arrangements for opening up to Stone haven, by the Ist of August, and we should not wonder if the whole line be completed to Aberdeen by the time of the royal visit, so as to afford an opportunity to the loyal subjects of her Majesty to be present, and give proper eclat to her landing in this northern metropolis.— Aberdeen Herald. ORPHAN WORKING SCHOOL, HAVIRSTOCK-HILL. —Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen has been pleased to command that the fancy sale which is to take place at Willis's Rooms, on the lath and 17th days of May, for the benefit of the Infant Working School, Haverstock-hill, shall be under her immediate patronage. ADELPHI THEATRE. A one act drama, entitled The Coniracks, was pro duced here last evening, for the purpose of affording to M. Legrand, the celebrated French Pierrot, an oppor. : tunity of exhibiting his wonderful talents us a Panto mimist. He acts the part of the dumb servant of a French officer, who has been taken prisoner by the Spaniards, while seeking an interview with his lady love, the daughter of an old Spanish Den. The dumb servant rescues his master, and assists the lovers, and, in consequence of his intervention, all ends happily. his pantomime was perfect, and the expression of his countenance was precisely that peculiar fixed and piercing look (as far as the eyes and upper part, of the face are concerned), joined to that meaning less expression (as 'far as the mouth and lower part of the face is concerned) which it is impossible to describe, but which all persons who have come much into contact with the dumb will at once recognize as the characteristic expression of the deaf mute. The piece was completely successful, and was followed by the Flowers of the Forest, which, thanks to the acting of Madame Celeste, Miss Woolgar, and Miss Davenport, continues to be as attractive as ever. The Starlight Bess of Miss Davenport is the beat we have ever seen. It is superior even to that of Mrs. Fitzwilliam, over whom Miss Davenport has the advantage (an inesti mable advantage in the personation of such characters as this) of youth, while she is quite her equal in all artistic requirements. The house was crowded. FRENCH PLAYS, ST. JAMES'S. A three-act vaudeville, entitled Le Gant at L'Evantail (an English version of which, under the title of Love's Telegraph, was produced some three years since at the Princess's for Charles Mathews and Madame Vestris), was produced here last evening, with complete success. Mademoiselle Nathalie as the Princess Amelie (the Princess with a heart, as she might be aptly designated), was beautiful exceedingly. A Sovereign Princess, her Ministers advise that she should marry. She has fixed her affections on her secretary, Edgard de Limberg Monteland), who himself is attached to one of the ladies of the Court, Mathildo (Mademoiselle Baptiste), The lovers are frequently together in company, seldom together alone, but by means of a code of telegraphic signals, the gentleman signalling with his glove, and the lady with her fan, they manage to carry on most inte resting conversations in the presence of the Princess herself, who, however, at length discovers the manmuvre, and is in an agony of despair at finding that she has thrown away her young affections on a roan so utterly unworthy of them as Edgard. She orders the lovers into custody, but after giving way to an agony of grief she becomes calmer, forgives them, and deter, mines to be satisfied with doing her duty in that station in which she is placed. even although she cannot attach to herself one loving heart, and reaps nothing but ingra titude for the favours she bestows. The acting of !ia• dame Nathalie in the earlier scenes was exceedingly graceful and queenlike, and in the latter scenes, when the woman whose tenderest feelings have been lacerated breaks out through all the conventionalities of Court life, her impassioned pathos was heartrending. She was admirably supported by M. Montaland and Mademoiselle Baptiste as the lovers. Their glove and fan exercise was most amusing. The piece was excellently put on the stage. SURREY THEATRE. Young's tragedy of The Revenge was produced at this theatre last night, for the purpose of introducing to Surrey audience Mr. Ira Aldridge, the African trage dian, in the character of Zanga ; and it is but justice to him to say that his success was complete in that difficult character. He has a clear and flexible voice, which he uses with great judgment and taste ; he can infuse great expression and feeling into his intonation ; his emphasis is judicious ; and his transitions natural and appro priate. His acting was excellent throughout. Although this was his first appearance at the Surrey,we are aware it is not the first time he has been before a London audience ; the circumstances, however, under which he now comes forward as a candidate for public favour, are far more propitious to a recognition of his claims. A reaction has taken place in the public taste in favour of the legitimate drama, and a cor responding demand for actors who can do justice to the classic productions, is felt and acknow ledged. Without attempting to institute a comparative criticism between the performance or merits of this gen tleman and any of those who might be considered to be his competitors, we may venture to say that he stands, without question, in the first class. In the farce of the Padlock, his performance of the part of Mango was equal to anything we ever witnessed, displaying great humour and histrionic art in setting forth the sapient points of that very facetious specimen of sable servants. The greatest applause accompanied his efforts. If this gen tleman has assigned to him characters equally well cal culated to call forth his abilities, he cannot fail to be great acquisition to the theatre, and to attract goo d . 11 houses, which, after all, is the great desideratum 1 . these cases. He was called before the curtain, and i n modest terms acknowledged the compliment paid lute, and the appreciation whicti the audience evinced of his efforts to amuse them. The evening's entertainments afforded great satisfaction. A new farce, entitled Gutta Perdu:, elicited so much laughter, that we do not feel disposed to be very; rigorous i n a criticism of its merits. In these dull times, it is no trifling merit to put people into good hum, ur, sad t elicit a hearty laugh. SPECIE FROM IRELAND.—The vessel Preussischer Adler, arrived in the River from Cork, has brought, as a portion of her cargo, ten boxes of specie. So large as atri%al of specie from the sister island is particularly remarkable, and of proportionate interest. TIIE BISHOP OF MANCHESTER W. GUTTERIDGE. —This cause, which creates considerable interest, is appointed to take place at the Warwick Assizes, on Wednesday, the 29th inst. Mr. Gutteridge, it will be remembered, was a most persevering opponent of the appointment of Dr. Lee to the bishopric of Manchester, whose confirmation in St James's Church he unsuccess fully sought to obstruct. Amongst the witnesses who have been summoned to give evidence on the trial are-- The Bishop of Worcester, the Hon. and Rev. G. hf• Yorke, the Rev. J. Garbett, B.A. (the Bishop's chaplain)' some of the Masters of King Edward's School, and many of the inhabitants of Birmingham, to whom Dr. Lee, during the time he held the mastership of the school, was personally known. DEATH OF ADMIRAL MATSON.—We regret to state that Admiral Richard Matson died on Sunday, the, 19th inst., in the 77th year o f hi s age . H e was ma te or the Britannia, and served on shore during the occupy Lion of Toulon, in 1793, and publicly thanked by Su' Sidney Smith for his conduct at the destruction of the arsenal and fleet; served also at the sieges of St. no renza and Bastia, 1794; Lieutenant of the Bedford is Hotham's actions; and present at the capture of Surinam, 1799; gazetted 1793. ARTISTS' BENEVOLENT FUND.—The supporters of the above fund held their annual meeting yesterday at the Freemasons' Tavern, Great Queen.street. R. H. Sully, Eq., F.R.S., was in the chair. The report read by the secretary stated that the Queen Dowager con tinued her munificent donation of 1051. During the year forty widows had been provided with pensions of 141. each, and twenty-four orphans at 5/. each. The total receipts amounted to 1,1071., and the expenditure left a balance of 681. After the adoption of the report the following were elected members of the council: — Sir J. E. Swinburne, Bart., Sir M. A. Shee, B. B. Cabbell, Esq., M.P., P. Legh, Esq., R. H. Solly, Esq. , and Aaron Goldsmid, Esq. The meeting then separated. FIRE AT A, LICENSED VICTUALLERS. This morning, between the hours of one and two, the Grapes public-house, the property of Mr. Jeremiah O'Connor , situate in Duke -street, Lincoln's Inn•fields, was disco vered by police-constable 80 F to be on fire. The escape of the Royal Society for the Protection of Life from Fire was quickly at the spot, and owing to the exertions of the conductor two or three of the parties residing in the house were brought down the machine. The engines of the London Brigade, West of England, parish, and County offices were early in arriving, and plenty of water was obtained from the New River Company's mains, but the fire was not extinguished at a quarter to three o'clock, although all danger of any further exten sion was at an end. The whole of the upper part of the public house is de , troyed, and the contents totally con sumed. Mr. and Mrs. O'Connor are severely injured, and it is reported that a child hai been burnt to death in the flames. HOTEL AND TAVERN KEEPERS' PROVIDENT IN STITUTIODL—Yesterday the friends and supporters of this charity met at the Craven Hotel, Strand, to receive the ninth annual report of the committee, and to elect officers for the ensuing year. Mr. T. Bacon presided. The report congratulated the subscribers on the steady increase in the funds of the institution. Their receipts for the past year, including a balance of 1001. at the last audit, were 660/. Bs. Id. This, after investing 238/. in the funds, awarding to deserving applicants sutra amounting to 701. Is., and the defraying of various expenses, left in their banker's hands a balance of 1181. 2s. 7d. On the 9th inst., at St. Mary's, Southampton, the wife of John Foote Hattatt, Esq., of a daughter. On the 17th ins t., at the Rectory of St. George's, Hanover square, Mrs. Howarth, of a son. On the 17th inst., the lady of Robert Horton, Esq., of e daughter. On the 17th inst., at Fountain-terrace, Camberwell-grove, Mrs. Henry Goss, of a daughter. On the 18th inst., at Woolwich, the wife of Mr. A. Strother, of a son. . _ _ On the 19th inst., at Brixton-hill, the wife of Mr. J. E. C. Koch, of a son. On the 17th inst., at Denmark-hill, Mrs. John James Smith, of a son. Me" .K.ItINII. On the 14th inst., at St. Marylebone parish Church, T. C. Brettiugham, Esq., of St. John's-wood, to Miss Emma T. Gilbert, of the Acacia•road, Regent's-park. DIED. On the 23d of December, at Bruges, in Belgium, Captain J. Richardson, R.N. On the 28th ult., at Stuttgart, Captain W. J. Speed. On the I I th inst., at Timbridge-wells, Dr. Nelson, M.D. On the 15th inst., at Chelsea, Henrietta Mary Anne, the wife of Thomas T. Alkin, Esq., aged 39. On the 15th:inst., at Pelham-crescent, Brompton, Anna Maria Thompson, only daughter of the late Charles Joss ling, Esq. On the 15th inst., at Brighton, John Leveson Gower Ward, Esq., barrister-at-law, aged 31. On the 16th inst., at Fermain Cottage, Guernsey, John Innes, Esq. On the 17th inst., at Chawton, near Alton, Catherine Ann, second daughter of the late W. Fronting . , Esq. On the 17th inst., at Somerford, Stafford, Edward Monck ton, Esq., Lieutenant-Colonel of the Staffordshire Yeomanry Cavalry, aged 70. London : Printed and Published by MURDO YOUNG, at No. 112, Strand, Printer, at The Sun Office, No. 112, Strand, in the Precinct of the Savoy, in the county of Middlesex, Tuesday, March 24 1848. I