The Sun. — London, England, 1849-06-28 00:00:00

OVERLAND MAILI INDIA AND CHINA. • (From the Chronicle.) We have received by extraordinary express our private letters and dispatches, in anticipation of the Overland Mail, from Bombay to the 21st May, and Calcutta to the 11th. BOMBAY, MAY 21. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT ) But a brief period has elapsed since the departure of the last mail, and the interval has been pretty nearly newsless. Sir Charles Napier reached Cal cutta on the 6th inst. (Sunday), and, linding about three in the afternoon, when nobody seems to have expected him, proceeded at once to Government House. A correspondent of one of our Bombay papers thus describes his advent : " As befitted the brother of the Evil One, Sir Charles came amongst us heralded by a squall and a ehirl eind; and the thunder from the saluting battery was answered by the growling of that above. I was passing Govern ment House on his approach, and turned into the en closure to see him alight. There I found reys ,lf one of four Sahibs in plain clothes, and a lot or the Staff, who had assembled to receive the compering hero.' On descending from the barouche in which he was brought from the ghat, he turned to speak to the native officer in command of the Sepoy Guard, which alone was drawn up to receive him; and I dare say the venerable Jack' will feel himself a few inches taller for the in terview. After this, the old gentleman, whom I had no difficulty in recognising after seeing his portrait, trotted up the big steps, and so disappeared from the sight of his admirers. He, with his suite, was dressed in the blue frock coat, and he wore his plumed cocked hat." Next day, Monday the 7th, Sir Charles was sworn in, and assumed the reins of command as head of the Indian army, and took his seat as Extraordinary Member of the Council of lie then issued a general order, announcing the commencement of his duties, and giving sundry directions of an official nature in his new capacity. The following paragraphs of the order will be of interest to your readers : " General Sir Charles James Napier, in thus assuming the command, in consequence of the Right Hon. Lord Gough's period of service having ended cannot do so without directing that the honours hitherto paid to this distinguished nobleman be continued to him by those armies at whose head he has gained so many victories. " To the Queen's and Company's armies Sir Charles James Napier has only to express the pride be feels at once more serving . with them, and the pleasure with which ho heard, on reaching the East, that at Goojerat they had added a fresh vicTory to their annals, and a new conquest to our empire." The new Commander-in Chief has, by this time, proceeded to join the army in the North. The fol lowing appointments have been made on his Excel lency's personal staff : " Major J. P. Kennedy, H. M. 25th foot, to be Mili tary Secretary. " Major W. C. E. Napier, IL M. 25th foot, to be Aide de- Camp. " Major W. 31. G. McMurdo, H. 31. 78th foot, to bo Aide-de•Camp. " Lieutenant E. D. Byng, Ist European Bengal Fusie hers, to be Aide-de-Camp. " Lieutenant Sir E. Fitz G. Campbell, Bert., H. M. 60th Rifles, to be Aide•de-Camp. " Lieutenant-Colonel G. T. C. Napier, Cape Mounted Rifles, to be Extra Aide-de-Cseop. " Captain H. W. Banbury, 11. M. 33d Foot, to be Extra Aids-de Comp. "Captain F. P. Harding, H.M. 22d Foot, to be Persian Interpreter. " As,istant-Surgeon A. Gibbon, of the Ben g al Medical Service, to be Surgeon." The fugitive Ranee, mother of the ex Maharaja of Lahore, is, it is said, to be sent back to uhunar, under charge of an escort of Irregular Cavalry. The British resident at the Court of Nepaul must have demanded her surrender, and the Raja must have felt con strained to comply with the requisition. But it would have been much better for all parties had the Indian Government washed its hands of her, and allowed her to proceed whitheraoever she listed. The allowance of her Highness's former paramour — the ex-Minister, Lall Singh—is stated to have been " stopped till further orders ;" an intimation which seems to imply that the burly Lothario may have had something to do with the Ranee's escape from Chunar. In the early part of the present month the trial of Dewan Moolraj was going on at Lahore., before a court consisting of Mr. Mansell, as president, and Brigadier Godby and Mr. Montgomery as members. The court was, very properly, an open one. Mr. Bowring was conducting the prosecution. There were very many witnesses to examine—some cc counts say three hundred—so that the result of the trial can hardly be expected to become known for a considerable time. The report of the escape of Shere Singh has been contradicted. He and his father, Chuttur Singh, are said to be both residing quietly in the village of Attaree. The Governor General has ordered that the ladies of officers who have pro ceeded on in advance return forthwith to Lahore and Umritsir. The cause assigned for this mandate is the scantiness of good house accommodation : the real one is believed to he the fear entertained by his Lordship lest any of our countrymen should again fall into the hands of an enemy--the country being as yet far from settled, though externally tranquil. By the last accounts, crime continu ed to increase in and near Umritsir. No news of interest has been received from Peshawur. The following order has been published relative to the troops here : " Head Quarters, Simla, April 30, 1849. "With the sanction of the Right Hon. the Gov( rnor- General, his Excellency the Right Hon. the Commander• in-Chief is pleased to direct that the whole of the troops at Peshawur, shall be considered as one force, and re gardcd precisely the same as troops of different arms, serving together in any district in the provinces. " The rank of Brig idier-General conferred on Colonel the Hon. H. Dundas, C 8., of liar Majesty's 60th Rifles, in General Orders of the 27th January last, is resumed, and he will, until farther orders, commend the district of Peshawur (a dependency of the Punisub Division) as a Brigadier of the first class, with a Major of Brigadier as his staff officer, retaining, however, for the present, the Superintending Surgeon, the Corcinissary of Ordnance, the Deputy Judge Advocate-General, and the whole of tb© Engineer and Commissariat forces belonging to the Bombay Presidency, who are now serving with the Pes hawur Force. " All other Staff Officers of the Bombay Column are permitted to return to their respective duties at their own Presidency. " The whole of the Artillery of both Presidencies re• maining at Peshawur, is to he formed into an Artillery division, under the command of the senior officer of that branch, with an Adjutant for the Staff duties of that division. " By order, &a. (Signed) "PAT. GRANT, Lieut.-Col., A.G." A correspondent of the Delhi Gazette states that Captain Ross is to he the Commissioner at Leiah ; that Mr. Edgeworth is to be at Moultan ; Mr. E. Thornton at Jhelum, or thereabouts; Mr. Montgo mery at Lahore and Umritsir; Mr. D. M•Leod at Jullemdar. The editor adds that Captain Ross is to have Mr. Henderson, C.S., Lieutenant Reynell Tay lor, of the Cavalry; Lieutenant Young, of the Engi• neers ; and Colonel Cutland under him in the Leiah • =mission. You will be glad to learn that Appa Sahib, the pretender to the Nagpore Raj, has at length fallen into the hands of the Nizam's troops. The Bombay Times says : " Authentic intelligence reached Hingolee on the 11th instant, that the bead-quarters of that division of thi. Nizam's army, under Brigadier H am p ton, cameo p with and captured the impostor calling himself AppSahib. on the 6th instant, alter a severe engagement with his followers, amounting to upwards of 300 Rohillas. The loss on the part of the Nizetn's troops amounted to four European officers, and seven or eight troopers of the 2d cavalry wounded, whilst that of the enemy is stated to have been upwards of 200 killed and wounded, the pretender being amongst the latter, hav ing received two sword cuts on the head and one on the right leg. The force had marched between forty and fifty miles on the night previous to the engagement, the brunt of which fell on the cavalry, who nobly sustained the honour of the service to which they belong. An eye-witness states that their charge was a most brilliant affair, in which several of the European officers of the force joined. d The ank companies of the 2d (Russell's) Nizam infantry id good service in thick brushwood growing in the vicinity of the battle field, whereby many Rohillas were killed, wounded, or taken prisoners. The Hingolee force was on its return to cantonments, having the soi-disunt Raja of Nagpore and several of his fol lowers as close prisoners in its train. The names of the European officers wounded in this galland and well-ma naged affair are, Brigadier Ilanipton,dangerously; Ma jor Lysaght, ditto; Captain Commandant Ya'es, severely; and Capt. Orr, slightly. It was at first supposed that the two former would each have been obliged to have un dergone amputation of the wounded leg, but at latest dates they had much improved, and it was hoped the limbs might be saved. Lieutenant Robinson, of the 7th Bombay NJ., who was on leave at Hingolee when the f )ree too' the field, accomp anied it as an amateur, and , with Drrl'Egan, is mentioned as having behaved most gallantly in the fight, the , e two gentlemen having j o i ne d in the charge of The the chorseavalry of , andthe cut l a s ter waswn a slum severe ber ly oi the enemy. wounded. The whole affair was most brilliant, and re flects the highest credit on Brigadier Hampton and the officers and native troops under his command; and they no noubt will, as they deserve, receive the special thanks of Government for having secured one who has for a long time past been the fruitful source of mischief and crime." COMMERCIAL IN FEL LIGENCE. REPORT ON THE STATE OF THE BOMBAY MARKETS, FROM MAY 12 TO MAY 19, INCLUSIVE. SATURDAY. —The interval which has elapsed since the departure of a e last mail been so short, and there has been so few Importations of staple articles, that any great amount of business coull not bs looked for. Our season, heiides, is now fast aparoaching to a close. To Kurrachee and Pt rsia the dispa ch of goods has already ceased, but to Uarilar 141 ad ci9:Zerat the trade ktill ecu- tinues pretty active. Money continues abundant. Go verninent Securities ere fully as firm as at the departure of last u-rail. In Bank Shares no alieratien has taken piece, if we except Agra's, which have risen still higher, say 2 per cent. since lavt advices, 1 per cent. premium having beers given for a few. Cotton I'icce Goods —There has not been a single ar rival of these ta,i - ei.es since our last, and the mark. t is again bare of both Grey and 81 , ached, which continue in demand, the M4rwarry and Goozerat traders being still in the market. Grey Shirtings fully maintain their former rates, except those above 64 reed, which have slightly declined. Grey madapollams are scarce, and if on the spot would realize advanced prigs. Grey jacco nets are also scarce, and command full prices. Coarse make madepoliams are now less inquired for, and prices have sliehtly declined; as also grey longeloths. Grey domestics are dull of sale. Bleached shirtings and jac conets have slightly declined from their late extreme prices. Satin spots are in ready demand. Dyed Goods —Turkey red plain cloth scarce and much wanted. Twilled rather dull; as also prints, except those of first quality. Cotton Yarn—The market is somewhat dull, owing to the rather large importations which have taken place of late, awl the Lear approach of the close of the season, which has induced dealers to operate merely to the extent of their immediate wants. Many of the holders have shown much firmness, consequently business has been done to a moderate extent only. Water Twist, Nos. 20 and 30, have slightly declined. Dyed Yarn—Orange continues in demand, whilst Turkey R d is dull of sale. Cochineal—The demand continued steady up to within the last few days. and sales to the extent of 7,5001bs were effected at Rs. 2',1 per lb. ; but since then less in quiry has existed. Woollens—Under this head we have only to report the following sales:-96 pieces, 24 yards each, scarlet, at Rs. 14, and the same quantity at Rs 2 5-16th per yard. Marine Stores—Canvas is less inquired for, as is also cerdage. Paints continue dull, and prices have declined. 100 cwt. of White, and 20 of Green, have been sold at Its. 104 per cwt. 300 gallons spirits of turpentine, im ported by the American ship Great Britain, have been bold at Re. 2 3-16 per gallon. This article, as well as oil of linseed, continues steady. Beer, of all brands, is dull of sale, and is unmoveable at our quotations except in small quantities. Spirits-70 dozens brandy, at Rs. 8 per dozen, and 20 hogsheads sherry wine, at Rs. 200 per hhd., have been disposed of since our last. Paper-1,500 reams French foolscap, at Re. 31, and 300 reams post, at Rs. 31- per ream, have been sold. EXPORTS. COTTON WOOL.—The market has continued active, and prices have further advanced. The present rates are for new Compta Rs. 77, old Dhollera Rs. 82 to 83, and Surat 80 to 82. The quality of the cotton now in the market is much inferior to what was shipped in the early part of the season, and the dealers appear very re luctant to sell even at the above rates, owing to the change in the weather; and a large quantity has already been warehoused. FREIGHTS.—The arrival of vessels from all parts al most dad) , la,s naturally caused the rates of freight to England to decline still further, and the quotations now are, to Liverpool 31. to 31.25. 6d., and to London 2/. 17s. 6d to 31. There is no doubt that they will go still lower. To the Clyde engagements havebeen made in a vessel nearly loaded at 31. ss. To China as high as Rs. 122 was paid last week, and Rq. 12 is now offered in vessels ready to receive cargo, vs hick may be considered as the rate of the day ; but this figure can scarcely be maintained in the lace of such abundance of tonnage as is now pto• curable. EXCHANGES. A further improvement may be advised by this op portunity, the Banks having offered to draw at ls. 10id. The demand, however, has been so limited during the past week, that first-class local bills have been sold at Is. 100., and some document bills have even been dis posed of at Is. I Id. Buyers look for this latter rate for first-class credits on the arrival of the China steamer, due in a clay or two. Six months' sight China tills have been neglected at Is. 10-} 1. There has been no varia tion in exchange on C,lcuun. EXCHANGES. On London—at 6 months' sight, Rs is 10%d for document Bills, is 10 4 cl for credit ditto Is 10 1 , 2 d for Bank ditto Is 10 1 4 d ditto ditto is 9Ad ditto ditto is 9 1 4 d ditto ditto is 9%d ditto ditto 1 day's... On Calcutta—at 60 days' sight, per 100 Rs, 6 to 8 as. per cent. prem Ditto 30 days' sight, ditto par. Ditto sight, ditto 8 as. per cent. prem. On Madras—at 30 days' sight, ditto Bas per cent. disct. Ditto at sight, ditto par. On China—at 60 days' sight, per 100 dolls. Rs. 208. BANK AND OTHER SHARES. t3ombay Bank... „ 1,000 „ ...... 0 a ..per ct. prm. Oriental Back .. „ 1,000 „ l4 per ct. dis. Commercial Bank ~ 1,000 „ l5 per et. dis. Agra Bank Bank of Madras „ 1,000 „ 2 1 2 per ct. prem.: Apollo Press Corn. „ 12.500 „ 12.500 Colaba Press Cone „ 7,i 00 „ 9 7OO Colaba Land Com „ 10 , 000 „ . 5 000 Bombay S. N. Com „ 500 „ 6O per ct. dis. nom. Gr. Ind. P.R. Corn „ 50 „ 24-, deposit. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. 5 per cent. transfer loan ...... lts. 117 to 118 per 100 Sicca. 5 per cent. loan 1825-26 Its. 105 to 106 per 100 Sicca. 5 p q* cent. loan 18 9 30 Ra. 105 to 105 per 100 Sicca. 5 per cent. loan 1841-42 Rs. 997 1 , to par. 4 per cent. loan 1832-33 lts. 90 1 / 2 to 90 3 4 p. 100 Sicca. 4 per cent. lean 18:35-36 . Rs. 86 per 100 Co.'s. 4 per cent. loan 1842-43. Rs. 86 per WO Co.'s. PRICES OF ummox. Sovereigns, each lts. 11 4 a 11 5 as per £. Bank of England Notes Its. 11 6all 7 as per £. Spanish Dollars ......1t5. 222 per 100. German Crowns... Rs 213 per 100. Sycee Silver .. Rs. 1004 per itO tolas. Gold Led' (range of quality) Rs. 16.7, to 1714 per tola. Goldlngots,aceurding to touch Its. 15!4 per tola. FREIGIITT. To London.-31. 17s. 6d. to 01. per ton. To Liverpool-3/.2 5 . 6d. to 3/. ss. per ton. To Clyde--31. ss. per ton. To hull— nominal per ton. To Calcutta—nominal per candy ; and nominal per rats for Salt. To China—Rs. 12 to 12-. pelicandy. cALcurrA, MAY 8. During the very short period which has elapsed since the date of our la't issue, we have bee❑ placed in pos session of London dates up to the 24th of March. The Bombay express came in late in the afternoon of the 3d instant, tr,d the steamer reached town on the 6th. The commercial intelligence received by the above opportunity continued to be of a favourable character; and although a less active business was doing in the produce market, yet prices continued to rule at satislac wry figures. The market was favourable for almost every single staple of this country, and this cannot but tend to keep up the healthy teeling which has fur some time been experienced here. Our report embraces the operations of such a short period that we can hardly be expected to be able to re port any altered features in the position of our warkets. In the Export branch a sound, healthy feeling con tinues to prevail, and operations might have been on a more ex•ended scale only for the limited sale ot stocks at present in the market. I❑ Indigo a very small business h ,e; be n doing, and only a tew sales are reported by private contrail - . Sugars remain in animated demand, but sup plies of the new crop of Benares coming in so scantily, has been the cause ot a limited business. An extensive ;)usiness has been done in the lower qualities. In rice we have no change, and a very moderate business is ioing for Great Britain. Saltpetre continues to occupy attention, and an extensive scale of operation has been on foot for some time past both for Great Britain and the American market. Raw silk has been less active and prices show a shade of decl i ine. In corahs stead a fair business has been done , and prces keep dy. In choppas and bandanas there is nothing doing. The inquiry for remains good, but stocks are quite exhausted, which has limited operations. The demand for shell lac and lac dye is also good, and a fair business is doing at a small rise in value. Saffi ewer has been dull and inactive. A good inquiry is making for ginger at full prices. Jute has not been quite so active, and stocks are low. In linseed only a moderate business is reported for the American market, while for Gteat Britain nothing is doing since the rise of homeward freightage. In minor products a fair amount of sales has been effected, while the scale of pric-s shows no alteration generally from our last quotations. The import division of our business has experienced no change since date of our last report. If anything, a more moderate business has been doing than we had anticipated for the week. Stocks of Manchester goods have increased by fresh arrivals, which have caused prices generally to exhibit a litt'e less steadiness. In Nlule Twist a moderate business is doing. Metals have improved both in respect to demand and value. Upon the whole, the market may be pronounced to be in a satisfactory position, although the operations of the past week hardly reach average, except in metals. We con tinue to have prospects of improvement. THE MONEY MARKET.—We have not the least alte ration to report in the position and prospect of monetary affairs, which continued to be characterised by the same features they have worn for a considerable period now. Capital is abundant, and rates of discount continue low. rhe Bank rates of discount remain unchanged, while the low figures shown by its last returns indicate but too plainly the moderate scale of its operations. CHINA. BOI\IAY, MAY 21. The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steam ship Pekin, Captain Baker, arrived here this morn ing at eight o'clock, having left Hong-Kong at 2h. 40m. F .M., April 25. We annex a list of pas. sengers : For Southampton, Mr. Moore; for Suez, Mr. Nlounsey ; for Gibraltar, Spanish Agent; for Ceylon, Dr. Smith; for Bombay, J. Rustomjee and servant; for Singapore, Messrs. Crooke and Meyer. (From the Straits Times.) By this opportunity we have received late intelli gence. The gates of Canton had not been opened in compliance with the treaty, nor was Governor Bon ham authorized to resort to measures to enforce the ,tipulation. But notwithstanding the official inter diction from the Consul, several Englishmen have entered the city since the Gth of April, and, moreover, they were treated with courtesy. Business had re commenced, arid, apparently, confidence was once more restored. The Admiral had proceeded to Shanghai in the Inflexible. 11i3 excellency may be expected of TILE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 28, 1840. Singapore at the end of the current month en route to Europe, by the Mail steamer, leaving Captain the Hon. H. Keppel in command of the naval forces. The dispersion of the fl'et had commenced. H. 4.5. Hastings had sailed for Singapore, the Albatross for Labuan, and the Scout for England. THE ESCAPE of RANEE CHUNDA. The only authentic account of her Highness's doings is given by the Benares Recorder, from which paper we take the following : " Oar readers will natura►ly look to us for authentic information as to the escape of the Maha Itanee Chunda Konwur of Lahore. We have consequently endeavoured to obtain such, and here offer the result of our inquiries. " In our last issue we echoed the opinion of others, though upon no better grounds, it appears, than mere surmise, that her slippery highness never was lodged in Chunar at all. We beg then to say that it has been clearly proved that she was there, and escaped in the disguise of a person called the Seenawalle, the very afternoon after her arrival, viz., of the 6th. It appears that this Seenawaile, as she is called, is the wife of one of the male attendants, and lived out of the prison and had ingress and egress, and on the afternoon of the 6th inst., when the priscn gates were opened to admit the Bhistee and Sweeper, a slave girl named Mujee, pointing to the Ranee in disguise, told the Havildar on duty to let her out, as she was the Seenawallee who lived in the brie tar, and was ulways allowed to pass in and out of the Ranee's apart meats, both at Benares and here. The Havildar at first refused to do so, but was talked over by the girls, and he let her out ; she had got as far as the gate of the prison enclosure, where she was stopped by the sentry posted there ; the Havildar ordered him to let her out as she was only the Seenawallee, and out she went ; this being accomplished, sho had nothing more to do, but to walk out of the fort without further interruption ; the woman being at that time in Benares, though she must have reached Chunar the next day in company with the Ra nee's baggage, and in order not to awaken any suspicion in the Havildar's mind, the venerable Senawallee made her appearance at the prison gate, and was passed in and out by him until the morning of the 19th inst., when doubt less the slave-girls, thinking that their mistress had a good start, considered it time to declare her departure. The Court of Inquiry is still sitting, but it is very doubt ful whether any more satisfactory information will be gained. No suspicion seems to be entertained as to the Havildar having erred except through sheer stupidity. Various reports have been current as to how the Ranee acted after once getting clear of the fort, but nothing can be depended upon." LITERATURE. VALERIE. By Captain Marryat. 2 Vols. This novel will take Captain Marryatt's admirers by surprise. It is not a nautical romance ; it bears no reference whatever to the blue waters or to those who sail thereon ; it is simply the narrative of a young lady's fortunes, supposed to be related by her self. In the graceful style and spirited descriptions of " Valerie" we recognise the talent of its author. De mortibus nil nisi bonum is a motto which effectually disarms criticism. The hand which penned these pages, the hand which pourtrayed so many stirring Ferries and rendered us familiar with Peter Simple, and Midshipman Easy, and the immortal Snarleyow, is cold. The pen of Marryat will delight us no more. How, then, can we deal in a criticising spirit with his last legacy ? As such—as Captain Marry at 's last legacy to that literature which he has already so much enriched—we commend " Valerie" to the kind consideration of the public. It is written in a very attractive manner, which pleasantly allures the reader's attention. JULAMERK : a Tale of the Nestorians. Mrs. Webb. 3 Vols. Mrs. Webb possesses many qualities for a novel writer. Her characters are individually interesting, and some of them are most attractive. In pourtraying those mental conflicts and cruel heart. struggles which era more or less common to the whole human family, r hand is not unskilful. The subject of her present novel is not an attractive one. The sect to which we are introduced in these pages is one with the peculiarities of which the people of this country are little acquainted. Mrs. Webb has, it is true, ren dered the history in which the Nestorians bear part very interesting; but we should be glad, if, in her next attempt, she select some more generally attrac tive theme. THE ALBATROSS; or Voices from the Ocean. By W. G. Kingston. 3 Vols. This is a work of a very different character to its swhor's former very excellent novel, "The Prime The second title of " The Albatross" sufficiently describes it. These three volumes are the utterance of voices from the ocean, which relate, occasionally with much spirit, various adventures at sea. Among other things, are the eventful history of Pepe the Pirate, and some interesting details respect ing the difficulty which beset those engaged in the suppression of the slave-trade. THE LOTTERY OF MARRIAGE. By Mrs. Trollope. 3 Vols. Mrs. Trollope's sarcastic powers have been exer cised with considerable effect in some passages of this novel. The story of the fortune-hunter and the for tune-huntress who mutually deceive each other and elope together, the gentleman believing that he is running off with an heiress, and the lady supposing her partner to be one of the best matches of the day, whereas their united property, like that of the man in the play, "amounts to the good round figure—nought," is capital. A work which, like this "Lottery," relates to the fortunes of a large number of persons, is almost invariably deficient in one great desideratum for a novel—interest. Our attention is directed in so many quarters that, however much we may be amused, we are not so vividly impressed or so powerfully attracted as when our thoughts are concentrated upon a few indi viduals. THE ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY OF SCOTLAND. By the Duke of Argyle. Second Edition. The Duke of Argyle's thoughtful remarks upon the ecclesiastical history of Scotland have been re printed in a more condensed form. PU 3ILISM. J. NOON AND J. COAiI:EY THE Y.IING GREEK), FOR 251. A SIDE.— These aspirants for fistic fame met on FuesOtty, at Woking Common, twenty-one miles from the metropolis. The last-named, of whom considerable expectations were entertained, came out under the auspices of Burn, while the former was the protégé of well known Massey. As an exhibition of science it was extremely poor, nor was this deficiency at all compensated by any display of determination. In a few words, it was a most unsatisfactory affair. The Greek is a likely looking fellow, of hardy exterior, and in weight 9st. 61b. Noon is a well-made man of 9st. 41b., and a trifle longer in the reach than his opponent. Toe Greek was attended on by Alec Keen and Han nan. Noon commanded the services of M'Donald and Massey. The battle does not deserve further descrip tion, than that Noon disabled his right hand to some extent in the fourth round, yet managed from time to time, to pop in his left on Coakley's face, who, however, scarcely showed a mark in consequence of this tapping. After tedious pauses most of the rounds ended by the Greek cuddling his opponent, giving way or pulling him over on him. At the end of one hour and fifty-five minutes, Noon having thrown his man, as before, the Greek declared he could fight no longer, and thus the affair concluded, without any remarkable damage on either DicsENsox AND BENNETT.—Those heroes, the one trotn Southwark, the other from Westminster,on Tuesday decided which had the better claim to twenty sovereigns duly deposited. They made a trip per water, and, land ing near Grays, contested most gallantly for a few m►nutes less than one hour, when Bennett, who appeared to be somewhat too flue and rather weak, was compelled unwillingly to strike his flag, his opponent's strength proving too mut•h for him. SUPERSTITION IN ST. A S APH.---Abollt a week ago, the Diocesan Registry Office, ia St. Asaph, was broken into, or at least a considerable sum of money, it is said to the amount of 300/., was stolen there from. Immediately on the discovery of the loss, two of the clerks engaged in the office and also, the wife of the most officious of them, repaired in a drag, especially engaged for the occasion, to the adjacent town of Denbigh, to consult a woman re siding there, who, as the officials and their companion said, could tell them instantly who the robber was, and also give them his name, height, weight, and colour; and would also, for the consideration they were directed to give her, cause the money to be brought hack into the very drawer it was taken from, in the presence of all the citizens. These parties are actually devout members of the Bantistcoonz HIGH exio G nat c S n t o . s A s. s_ap A h it S h w e a ß as r e i a stoaaond lb Herald. ut. THE BRI sT West of England Architectural Society's aan ua l meet ing, held on the 21st ult., Mr. Norton read a paper on the Bristol High Cross, of which a facsimile is to be erected in College-green. It is now at Stour head, in a miserable state of decay, from neglect of repainting the surface, and the use of iron cramps. The iron has become oxidated and increased in size to such an extent as literally to heave and thrust the stones off their beds, and a fissure thus commenced has ended in the disruption and fall of large masses of stonework. Lead, also very generally used, ha .. , s ?m a , ff B , 6 , e 2 t l e . d fr t o h m e i t r h o i n r d i in class svery passengers,extraordinary ands m n a , n o n 7 e l r l ,. tandfrom from some chemical cause has complet el y p ulverized it ; in other cases the expansion of the i ron has burst asunder the lead roll and the stonework i n it s t urn—a practical lesson we may all profit by. —Builder. R A ILWAY STATISTICS.—A. return lately printed by order of the House of Commons states that the total number of passengers conveyed on all the ra i l w ays in the United li , ngdom of Great Britain and Ireland during the half year ending 3 1 st of De cember last, amounted to 31,630,292, of whom 3,743,602 were first-class passengers, 12 , 191 , 549 seco n d -class pas sengers, 7,184,0321 third-class passenge rs, and 8,450,6231 Parliamentary passengers. The g ross total receipts from passengers amounted to 3.283.301/., of which sum 1,033.5 1 6 1 . was receive d from first-class passengers, 1,360,468/. from second - class p assen g ers, 3 travellers by Parliamentary trains. The receipts arising from goods, cattle, carriages, parcels. and the conveyance of the mails amounted to 2,461,6621.. making an aggre gate Ecceipt 19r the hAlf - yeaz cif 51744;9614 AN ODE TO HUNGARY, BY BIURDO YOUNG. Oh, Hungary! brave Hangar) ! May God protect thy cause, For thou art sworn to liberty, As now—it ever was. Let tyrants threaten what thPy can, They tremble at this hour, — For God hath touched the mind of man With knowledge of his power. And as your fathers bled of old, Devoted to the last, Oar children dear must not behold That you disgrace the past. Then on, ye men of Hungary, On for the muss of truth Strike down the hordes of tyranny — Old age as well as youth. Your towns and castles may be sacked, And thousands strew the field, But though your hearts be sorely racked, Your souls will never yield. We follow to the wilderness The banner Freedom waves, That God our wives and daughters bless— Our eons be never slaves. O shame to France ! Great praise to Rome! One free, would one enslave? Think, think but of your own dear home — The brave coerco the brave ! If there be infamy on earth, Hypocrisy abhorred, It is when Freedom shames her birth By ruling with the sword I Why not snatch up the godlike pen, And use persuasion true ? What's good for one—let other men Enjoy, and be like you. That is the doctrine God above Propounds unto the free; Then why rebel against his love, And deal in slavery? Are we not all with sense imbued And feelingness of heart? Then why pervert to bad the good, And act the traitor's part? We only claim what we accord, Just rights and equAl laws; And though we perish undeplored, We'll vindicate our cause. With nervous arm and dear heart-strings, We'll struggle for mankind, Nor homage ever pay to things Who rule with savage mind. On, brava Magyars! with a will, And charge with loud acclaim; Let Hungary be worthy still Of the old Roman name. And ere we combat Russia's horde, Still burning to be free, We'll bend our knee unto the Lord To grant us victory. Now let us kneel ere day departs— () Lord, our God, arise! While tears of rapture swell our hearts — And rush into our eyes. Then draw the sword and couch tho lance, With banners proud unfurled, Ye can but die, and die but once, Examples to the world ! Let man be free—the despot curse Beneath your feet be trod— Opinion sway the universe, And mind rejoice in God! ROYAL VISIT TO GROSVENOR HOUSE. _ Last evening her Majesty and the Prince Consort ho noured the Marquis and Marchioness of Westminster with their company to a grand banquet and concert at Grosvenor House. In the courtyard was stationed the full band of the Royal Horse Guards, and the only other attraction that could possibly afford the public any gratification was the illumination of the exterior of the mansion. The gardens in the rear of the residence were tastefully illu minated at dusk by thousands of variegated lamps. The Duke and Duchess of Norfolk, the Earl Spencer, the Archbishop of Canterbury, arrived shortly before eight, by which hour the whole of the guests to the banquet had assembled. Shortly after eight the Queen and Prince Albert, accompanied by the Queen of the Belgians, and attended by the personnel attached to the court in waiting, arrived. Tho Marquis and Marchioness of Westminster came forward to welcome their august visitors as they alighted from the carriage. The Queen, resting on the arm of the Noble Marquis, followed by the Queen of the Belgians, Prince Albert, and retinue, proceeded at once to the saloon. Immediately afterwards dinner was announced as being ready, when the ;royal party was ushered to the grand dining-room. Her Majesty sat on the right side of the noble host, the Queen of the Belgians and Prince Albert sitting visa vis, the Marchioness being on the left of the Prince Consort. In addition to these august personages, the following constituted the dinner circle: the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Marquis of Lansdowne, the Earl Spen cer, Viscount Harding , ', the Hon. B. and Lady Elizabeth Lawley, the Hon. W. H. and Lady Caroline Leigh, the Earl Grosvenor, Lord R. Grosvenor, and the following persons in attendance on the Queen and Prince and the Queen of the Belgians: Lord Waterpark, Colonel Buu verie, Lord George Lennox, the Hon. Col. Phipps, and the Countess of Van der Straten, and Major de Moer kerke. Covers were laid for twenty-four persons. The military band per:ormed during the entertainment. Her Majesty's health was the only toast drunk. At half-past nine o'clock the visitors invited to the concert began to congregate, the court-yard being by that time fully illuminated by variegated lamps arranged along the architectural outline of the surrounding build ings, and also in circles round the columns of the por tico. There were the several members of the Royal Family invited, but the Duckess of Kent, owing to a slight cold, was absent, Lord James Murray , Lord Au gustus Bruce and Bar oness de Speth, arriving in the Duchess's carriage, and bearing an excuse to t he Mar quis and Marchioness for her absence. His Royal High ness the Duke of Cambridge came with the Duchess of Gloucester, from Mr. Harcourt, M.P., and the Coun tess (Frances) Waldegrave's, where they had been dining, Lady Caroline Murray being in attendance on the Royal Duchess. Their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Cambridge and the Hereditary Grand Duchess of Mecklenburgh Strelitz arrived soon after ten o'clock. The Queen and the company at dinner entered the gallery from the saloon about ten o'clock. The illus trious visitors were conducted to ottomans appointed for their exclusive accommodation at the end of the eallery, in which magnificent room the concert was to take place place. The Queen and Royal party having taken their seats, and the majority of the company having assembled, the concert commenced, Mr. Costa presiding at the piano forte. The vocal altistes engaged were Madame Persiani, Madlle. Meric, and Signors Mario, Tamburini, and La blache; and the selection was made from the favourite operas of Mozart, Marcella, Doniz-tti, Rossini, Merca dante, Haydn, and Cimarosa. During the interval be tween the second and first part of the concert the com pany adjourned to the dining-room, where the most choice delicacies of the confectionary art were supplied. The Queen and his Royal Highness Prince Albert, and the Queen of the Belgians remained until half-past 12 o'clock. The Marquis and Marchioness escorted the illustrious party to the royal carriage when her Majesty :ook leave. BEETHOVEN Rooms —Mr. Springer, a pianist, gave a Matinee Musicale at these rooms on Monday. Seve ral songs and duets were given with their usual success by the Misses Bassin°, Messent, Fyne, and L. Pyne; Signor Marra's, M. Herberte, M. F. Bodda, and Herr Pischek. Solos on the violin and violoncello were given with excellent effect by Herren Diechman and Haus mann, who also with the beneficiare executed a trio by Aayseder. Mr. Springer performed Beethoven's sonata in D in a manner which evinced a thorough acquaintance with and feeling for the severe style of pianoforte music, and also executed some pieces of his own composit " ion, viz., " Une Valse S entimentale," " Le Depart," La Danse des Sylphides," &c., which displayed much me lody and poetical feeling, combined with considerable mus ical science. The conc ert was full y and fashionabl y a ttended, and went off with the greatest eclat. HANOVER-SQUARE ROOMS.—Herr Dreyschock gave a matinee musicale yesterday morning at these rooms, which was numerously and brilliantly attended. Herr Dreyschock played several compositions on the piano. forte, many of them his own, and others by Beethoven and Mendelssohn. He was rapturously applauded throughout. Herr Stigelli sang two German airs very effectively. A Bohemian air was rendered by infinite gusto by Herr Pischck, the effect being not a little en hanced by the thoroughly artistic manner in which he accompanied himself on the pianoforte. The other sin gers were Maillle. Buhring and Mudlle. Jetty de Treffz, the lett , rof whcm had to repeat an air, " La Veneziane," composed for her by Panofka. The concert was under the conduct of M. Benedict. Prince Albert and the Prince of Wales intend visiting Winchester on the 12th of next month. The Prince Consort is anxious that his visit shall be attended with as little ceremony as possible. His object is to see the cathedral, college, and toe numerous and interesting antiquities with which the capital of the ancient Saxon kingdom abounds. The Prince will take the opportu nity of his visit to Winchester to present new colours to the 23d Regiment. Her Majesty and the Court will, we believe, go to Osborne on the 2d of July, and remain there until the 3d of August, when they start for Dublin for a four days' visit. Thermo they go to Cork and Delfast, and thence to Scotland.—Times, LINES. SUGGESTED BY A NIGHTINGALE. I am jealous! I am jealous! which I ne'er have been before, And I trust, by all I suffer, I shall never be so more; For all the petty pangs of pain ne'er gave me half the smart That this young green-eyed viper does, now nibbling at my heart. Full many trying moments have I passed through in my life, While swallowing the bitter herbs that stir the blood of strife ; I've lost my place at spelling-class, to some still younger dunce And seen my cobbled fancy-work outrivalled more than once: I've heard the dancing-master say the cruellest of things, Declaring Miss Rosina was a fairy without wings; While, as for me, he scarcely knew to what he could compare My awkward step in minuets, excepting to a bear. I have been doomed to hear the praise of fairer skins than mine, And listened while my neighbour's eyes were mentioned as divine— While my poor cheeks and orbs were left unnoted in their hue, And slighted, since they did not shine in brilliant pink and blue. I've had a very nice young man keep flitting at my side, And talking to me with a deal of eloquence and pride, fill really, 'twixt the music and a little iced champagne, The nice young man appeared to be my most devoted swain; But some young lady friend appeared, with sweet and gracious smile, She woo'd him with the softness of a tenter flirting guile. I stood alone, my beau had gone to join the balancez My lady friend, with wicked might had carried him away. And yet, amid these trials, I have stood with unmoved breast, Not even having lovers pilfered broke my spirit's rest; And, verily, I have declared, with honest, upturned brow, That never was my nature tinged with jealousy till now. But only think, for some two hours have I been dreaming here, Where summer trees are all full drest, and summer skies are clear, Without one line of carol song outpouring from my lyre, Although I've asked, and begged, and prayed Apollo to inspire• And, all at once, a Nightingale bas perched above my head, And burst into a strain that might almost enchant the dead; So loud, so full, so exquisite, so gushing, and so long, Oh I can I hear the lay, and not be jealous of the song? So free, so pure, so spirit-filled, so tender, and so gay, 1 do feel jealous; yes, I do; and really well I may, When I have sought such weary while to breathe a few choice notes, And find myself so mocked at by the tiniest of throats. Now, listen to that " jug, jug, jug ;" did ever jug pour out Such liquid floods of ecstacy, in rapid streams about? And now, that hissing, trembling tone, in one long earnest shake, Like quenching hosts of fiery stars in some ambrosial lake. Again, that whistle did you hear—that warble, now this trill ? See, it has made the ploughman and the gipsy-boy stand still ! Again, and louder, sweeter, too ; just hearken to its pipe, And wonder not that I'm within the green-eyed monster's gripe. I'm jealous ! yes, indeed, lam ! I'm pale with angry rage ! I almost wish the merry thing were trammelled in a cage ! But, stay, I'll have still more revenge, in evil thought, at least, And wish him worse than ever fell to lot of bird or beast. I'll wish he had to write his song beneath a midnight taper, On pittance that would scarcely pay for goose-quill, ink, and paper ; And then, to crown his misery, and break his heart in splinters, I'll wish he had to see his proofs, his publishers, and printers! ! ELI, - Weekly Dispatch. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. THE ARCTIC EXPEDITIONS. PORTSMOUTH, TUESDAY.—We have this afternoon received a letter from a friend on board her Majesty's ship North Star, Master-Commander Saunders, sent in search of the expedition under Sir James Clark Ross, for whom she carries provisions and stores to en able him to prosecute his search to the utmost extent practicable:— " Her Majesty's ship, North Star, at Sea, Thursday, May 24. " We sailed from Stromness this morning at 10 o'clock in tow of the Stromboli steam-sloop, Commander Lord Amelius Beauclerk, but about an hour afterwards she let us go, and we sailed alone, with a fair wind, and have been getting at the rate cf 6 knots and a half out of her. The Stromboli disconnected her engine gear and is now under canvass, and has been so ever since she cast off, and we sail very nearly as well. She is now on our weather bow. " Friday, May 25.—We have been travelling at about 6 knots to-day in sight of the Stromboli, but lost her at night; it was blowing very hard." " Saturday, May 26—At two o'clock this morning we experienced a severe gale of viind, washing our decks fore and aft, but not creating any damage. No sight of the Stromboli to-day. Six knots. " Sunday, May 27 —The wind has been more mo derate to-day. We have been sailing; have not seen the Stromboli to-day. Five and a half knots. " Monday, May 28—We have bad a fair wind to day, going six knots. No sight of the Stromboli. "Tuesday, May 29—To-day we found out the main' was sprung, and this morning we took it down and replaced it with a new one. At 11 r M., the Stromboli hove in sight astern of us. Is is light all night here now. " Wednesday, May 30 —There being no wind this morning the Stromboli came alongside of us and took us in tow at 10 o'clock. " Thursday, May 31—Very light wind this day; the Stromboli still towing, as our sails are of no use to us to -day. "Friday, June I—The Stromboli has still g o t us in tow; very , light winds. We found out this morning that the Strotuboti has not been more that 12 or 14 miles astern of us all the time, es the master was on beard us this morning and compared logs and sights. " Saturday, June 2.—We have had very light wind to-day. the Stromboli has been towing us all day; some times our sales of little use. Going about four knots all day. " Sunday, Juno 3.—We have very fine weather to day, almoit a calm. The Stromboli made a signal to let go the tow-rope this morning about nine o'clock, which we did, and we have been sailing together; the Strom boli has had her engine gear disconnected, and been under canvass with us all day, and we are now right abreast each other, she on the weather side. " Monday, June 4.—The Stromboli has been sailing with us all day. Our company dined with Lord Beau clerk this evening, after which he brought us the news that the Stroboli is to leave us for England tomorrow, so this is the last, as the bag is to be made up to-morrow morning. We are about 100 miles from Cape Farewell; it is blowing very fresh; we are going six knots; the steamer along way ahead of us to-night. If the weather permits us, we are going to touch at Disco to adjust our compasses. " Tuesday, June s.—The Stromboli has not left us to-day, so I shall keep my letter open as long as I can. She has not had us in tow since Sunday. We have got the wind dead on end, so we are not making any head way. It is blowing very fresh, and the steamer is not in sight. " Wednesday, June 6.—The wind is still very unfa vourable. We are losing ground. If the wind does not change, we shall not be able to round Cape Farewell for some time. It is very thick to-day and foggy, and the Stromboli keeps every now and then firing tnuskets to let us know where she is." The Stromboli landed her mail from the North Star at Kirkwall, on the 22d inst., and afterwards proceeded for Portsmouth. A court martial is ordered to tako place on board the Victory, on Commander Prevost, of the Pantaloon, but the day and precise charges are at present unknown. Wind W., fresh breezes, and fine weather. PLYMOUTH, JUNE 26.—The Niger (screw) and Basi lisk (paddle) steamers returned yesterday from their second trial cruise in the Channel. When in Hamoaze the Niger went alongside the hulk and tcok a supply of coal. The Swift, 6, packet-brig, is ordered to be masted, preparatory to her being put into commission. Her Majesty's frigate Castor, 26, Captain Thomas M'Symons, sailed on Saturday, for the Cape of Good Hope. Mr. Edwin Eastabrook, second class boatswain of the Spartan, was on Friday dismissed the service, by court martial, for insobriety and absence from duty. The Albion, 90, having had her copper examined, was taken out of dock on Friday. Wind, westerly ; light breezes and fine weather. WooLwicEt, JUNE 27.—The Grappler steam-vessel was to have been taken out of dock yesterday, to allow the Messenger coal depot to be taken in to be over hauled and repaired ; but several other holes having been found in the Grappler, she was again shored up, and the discovery of corroded metal in various parts of her bottom, which could not have taken place from their proximity to copper, appears to argue strongly against the building of iron vessels. The Vulcan steam troop ship is to be taken out of dock this afternoon, to admit the Archer steam-sloop. The Vulcan has had the frame of her screw propeller inserted, and the dead-work of her stern bored to allow of the working of the screw propeller. The " stick play" exhibited at the Scottish Fete in Holland-park, on Wednesday and Thursday last, showed what the instructions of the sword exercise, introduced into and formed for the army by Mr. Angelo, are capable of, in rendering our soldiers exp ert swordsmen, when the practice of their preliminary drills is followed up by substituting the stick for sword, as the foil is in fencing. For years past Mr. Angelo has been known for bringing forward such soldiers as, in the course of his inspections, he has found good subjects for it, by giving them every opportunity of practice with his professional scholars. To show the efficiency and force with which most of our cavalry soldiers can now use their swords (for this has been the main object of the instructions), it would per haps have been as well if the performers on Thursday last—those of the Household Brigade especially—had given a specimen of it by going through the regular ex ercise with their own swords, when it would have been seen that most of them would have been equally capable of cutting through bars of lead as was nso skilfumissionclly done by Mr. Bushman, w ho, like other on-com officers and men rom the cavalry regiments, has bad the opportunity of following up his military drill, and of ultimately being trained by Mr. Angelo as an assistant in his school of arms. Tan LATE ACCIDENT AT THE RAILWAY BRIDGE NEAR Roxsuncu.—The deaths up to Saturday evening are nine, and there are three or four other men still lying in s anger ous a condition that very slight hopest indeed, are entertained of their recovery.— Sco t s man. It is our painful duty to record the demise of the Right Hon. Lord Louth, who expired at Brighton on Tuesday, the 26th inst., after a protracted illness. his Lordship's death will be severely felt by his numerous friends, and especially by his tenantry and the poor in the in ighbeurhood of Louth Hall, where, following the example of his long line of ancestors, his Lordship was a constant resident, dispensing food and clothing. His Lordship married in 1830 the youngest daughter of the Hon. Mrs. Ryder Burton, and leaves five children, the eldest of whom, the Hon. Randall Percy Plunkett, suc ceeds to his title and estates. COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS ORPHAN SCHOOLS. [The following is a fuller report of this excellent in• stitution than we were enabled to give in our paper of yesterday.] The second annual examination of the children in this asylum took place on Tuesday, the 26th instant, at the London Tavern, Bishopsgate•street, before a numer ous assemblage of the patrons and friends of the institu tion. The President of the society, John Masterman, Esq., M.P., presided on the occasion, and the examina tion was conducted by Mr. Smith, of the British and Foreign School Society. The subjects of examination were varied and extensive, comprising geography and history, grammar, derivative etymology, arithmetic, French, Latin, mechanics, mensuration, and other branches of study, and the manner in which the children answered the different questions put to them reflected great credit upon the system of tuition pursued. It was manifest that they possessed more than a mere parrot• like acquaintance with the matters on which they were examined, and that their instructors took care rather to lay the solid foundations of knowledge than erect a mere holiday structure for the occasion. The result was that the large body of subscribers present appeared much gratified with the progress made by the youthful objects of their bounty. The proceedings were diversified by the introduction ot' several dramatic and poetical recita tions, which agreeably relieved the severer subjects of examination, and the style in which many of these were delivered was such as to elicit repeated plaudits from the gratified audio; ce. At the close of the examination the assembly sat clown to an excellent repast in the large room of the London Tavern, when full justice was done to the liberal provis sion made by Mes3rs. Bathe and Breach. Tea and coffee were in the ascendant, and poultry, beef, ham, and other substantial viands appeared and disappeared with surprising celerity. We should not omit to notice, as one of the most attractive features of the occasion, the presence of a large number of the fair sex, and it is this feature which gives a tea meeting so much more animated and graceful an aspect than a public dinner. The assembly was one of the largest we ever saw gathered within the walls of the London Tavern, as there could scarcely have been less than from 400 to 500 persons present. J. Masterman, Esq., M.P., presided at the repast, as he did at the examination, and around him we observed, Mr. Alderman Sidney, M P., James Kershaw, Esq., M.P., Robert Wilcoxon, Esq., George Moore, Esq., Robert Clarke, jun., Esq., R. M. Phillipps Esq., J. B. Walker, Esq., D. Blyth, Ekq., W. G. B. dunton, Esq., Charles Ray, Esq., J. Aders, Esq., T. H. Crampton, Esq., the Rev. Dr. Hamilton, the Rev. Henry Hughes, M.A., the Rev. John Archibald, George Lawrence, Ell., J. R. Cufiley, Esq., J. L. Boothby, Esq., J. Walsh, Esq., &c. During the progress of the repast the children took their seats in the gallery, where they were ranged in due order, and with their happy looki ng , sm ili ng faces, and healthy appearance, presented an interesting spec tacle. They further added to the interest of the occa sion by singing from time to time various glees, which did much credit to their vocal capabilities. Shortly after their entry the President announced that prizes, consist ing of various appropriate and well selected books, were now about to be presented to the successful candidates in the examination, previous to which, however; he would call upon the secretary to read the report. Mr. ALFRED L. SAUL, the secretary, then read a statement, giving a brief account of the origin of the society, which owes its rise to the energy and philan thropy of a few commercial travellers. It represented that the project was early communicated to Mr. George Moore, who entered at once heartily into it, and gave the full influence of the important firm in which he is a partner to the establishment of the institution—that the principal members of the commercial body rapidly gave in their adhesion to the charity, and large sums were speedily subscribed for carrying out the object in view, and that now, within a period of two years from the opening of the schools, sixty children are provided for within the establishment, which number will be in creased on the 28th inst. by the addition of twelve more. To show that there was no local exclusiveness in the society, these children had come from various parts of the country, from the following amongst other places:— Barnsley, Bristol, Bath, Birmingham, Bungay, Burton on-Trent, Canterbury, Chepstow, Colchester, Dublin, Exeter, Evesham, Gloucester, Gainsborough, Halstead, Isle of Wight; Jersey, London, Liverpool, Leeds, Leicester, Manchester, Norwich, Sheffield, Warminster, Woolwich, Yarmouth, and York. It further appeared, from the report, that the affairs of the society were in a flourish ing condition, but that from the rapidly increasing claims upon the bounty of the charity, it was necessary to obtain larger premises than were at present possessed, and an earnest appeal was made to the commercial body, urging them to co-operate in the raising of a building fund that should be sufficient to provide the requiste accommodation. "It must be," the report went on to say, " not the work of one but of many—the patient, continuous, self den} iug efforts of all who feel interested in the welfare of the institution. Nothing gout' and nothing great is accomplished by a single stroke. A large edifice is not the work of magic, nor the effort of one man. The apparently insignificant stroke of the workman's hammer must form and prepare each stone and joist, and in time the stately structure rises from its foundations and is completed. So with the Building Fund. Many philanthropic wcrkmen are re quired for such a task. Let every one then conscien tiously and perseveringly use the implements and means best fitted to his hand, and the work will advance and be accomplished." At the conclusion of the report the SLCRETARY said he had received lett, rs from Lord Robert Grosvenor, M.P.. 14 , ,rd Lincoln, M.P.; Mr. C. Hindley, M.P.; Mr. Sheriff Finnis, Mr. T. Bass, Esq., M.P., and other gentlemen, expressing regret at their inability to attend, after which the President introduced to the meeting the Rev. Dr. Hamilton, on whom devolved the duty of distributing the prizes to the children. The Rev. Dr. HAMILTON, on rising, dwelt upon the excellent object f the charity, and expressed himself as much gratified by the extent of information displayed by both the girls and boys in the examination which had titken place that day. lie thought great credit was due to their teachers for having accomplished so much in so brief a space, but suggested that natural history shculd form a more prominent object of study than was usual in schools. The situation of the school in the country was favourable to such a study, and it would give increased zest to the rambles of the children if their attention were ;vividly drawn to the various objects which crossed their path "as they walked. Moreover the study of natural history exercised a most humanizing influence over the mind, for it might be remarked that those persons who studied natural history were nearly always conspicuous for humanity. After some further observations in praise of the design and conduct of the institution, the Rev. Gentleman pro ceeded to deliver the prizes, which he did with much discrimination, addressing appropriate observations to each candidate as he handed them the reward to which their good conduct severally entitled them; and it was gratifying to hear the hearty cheers with which the assembly greeted their youthful proteges as each retired with his or her treasured gift. The PRESIDENT then called on The Rev. HENRY HUGHES, who proceeded to address the meeting. He commenced by alluding gracefully to the presence of the ladies, saying that if he felt nervous in rising to address a meeting of his own sex, it was not surprising that on the present occasion he was affected by a palpitation of the heart, seeing that so large a portion of the assembly before him was composed of ladies. It was not difficult, however, at a tea meeting to get the steam up, and he trusted their indulgence for the observations he should make. He went on to say that no city presented a more worthy sight than that fur nished by London in its numerous charitable institutions. He dwelt particularly on the nobleness of the object of the Commercial Travellers' Schools, instituted, as they were, to befriend the orphan and destitute. The loss of a parent, humanly speaking, could not be supplied. Other advantages of life might be snatched from us, and the misfortune not be irremediable. Wealth may pass away, but there may yet remain the industry, the talent, and the energy to repair the loss, and so with other things; but what can co m p ensate the poor bereaved child for tee loss of his natural protector? The Rev. Gentleman went on to point out that orphan in stitutions did the most that could be done under such circumstances; for if there was one thing more than another that a good parent on his deathbed would desire to leave his children it was a good education —an education which combined intellectual culture with the inculcation of religious principle. Such an education was to be found in these schools, and he knew of no class more deserving of such an institution tor the benefit of their offspring than commercial tra vellers. He had been no " stay-at-home" himself, and he could testify from personal experience to the excellent qualities and well-stored minds possessed by many of the commercial body.—(Great cheering.) The speaker then appealed to the princely merchants of this metro polis to show their estimate of the zeal, energy, and enterprise of the commercial travellers by supporting this institution, and concluded a very able and effectiv e speech with some eloquent observations on religious liberty and on the inalienable right of every B r iton to a good education, which were loudly cheered. The Rev. JOHN ARCHIBALD next a ddressed the meeting. He dwelt in forcible statingto himself to be a native of Ireland, went on say that what Ireland wanted w as, an education similar to that given in this iostitution. He made further observations to a similar effect, and, on the necessity of uniting religious training with education. The Reverend Gentleman con cluded amidst cheers. J AMES KERsHAW, ESCI , M.P. next came forward. , He congratulated the meeting on the noble institution the commercial body had founded. Ho was himself a commercial man from Manchester, and he knew the wants, and was acquainted with the claims, of commer cial travellers, and could testify to the utility of this society. He was much gratified with the interesting spectacle presented by the children, whom the fostering care of the society had brought to gether, and ho congratulated the committee, in the name of Manchester, and its merchants, for the good work they had aciipplislied. Ile rejoiced in the principles upon which the institution was based. He found in them a recognition of religious freedom. The Hon. Gentleman dilated elcquently on the injustice of one man attempting to exercise dominion over the con science of another, and concluded with an earnest appeal to the commercial body to persevere in their good work. He trusted it would meet with support from all quarters, from north, south, east, and west, and felt assured that it rested with themselves to render the institution the greatest of its kind in the country .—(Loud cheers.) The PRESIDENT then proposed a vote of thanks to the board of management, setting forth their claims on the consideration of the members of the society frem the exertions they had made, and the success which had at tended their efforts. The vote was carried unanimously. ROBERT WiLcozoN, Esq., Chairman of the Board, briefly responded. Who boud, kktd but one end in view—the advancement of the solid interests of the charity, and they had endeavoured to promote its success with untiring zeal. Th e ex hibi t i o n of this day was a gratifying proof of the success which had crowned their exertion?, and he appealed to t h e commerc i a l b o dy not to relax in their efforts. The institution was founded by themselves, and if all co-operated.in a hearty spirit it would become all that they could/desire—all that its founders had ever contemplated. - - Mr. Alderman SIDNEY, M.P., next rose. He bore testimony to the excellent management of the institution from what he had observed when visiting it at Wanstead , and the meeting, he said, had a proof in the day's pro ceedings of the excellence of the system of instruction adopted by the teachers. After further observations to a similar effect, the Honourable Gentleman dwell upon the advantage which resulted from meetings like this, and announced that James Kershaw, Esq., M.P., had become a contributor to the funds of the society. He concluded with passing a warm eulogium on his friend George Moore, Esq., the treasurer, than whom the schools possessed no more ardent or steady sup pot ter.— (Loud cheers.) GEORGE MO /RE, E.q , then rose, and was greeted with reiterated rounds of applause. He proceeded to say that his friend Mr. Alderman Sidney had given him a great deal of credit, more, he feared, than he deserved. ha I certainly taken very great interest in the in stitution from the first, and had striven to the utmost to promote its success ; but ho assured them he was amply rewarded by the pleasing impulses he derived from association with the commercial travellers. He had, however, had some reason to com plain of them at first; he thought they then exhibited an apathy respecting the institution which he regretted to see, and he told them of it. But now be was glad to congratulate them on the efforts they had been making. He did now begin to think a better spirit was abroad, and let that but continue—let them all but work earnestly together, and the result would be that they would have one of the grandest institutions of which the metropolis could boast. The Hon. Gentleman proceeded to say that great economy had marked the expenditure of the society, that many of the members of the b oard paid as strict an attention to its co n c erns as to their own private affairs, and that great credit was due to many ladies for the kind assistance they had rendered. He alluded particularly to Mrs. Cuffley, wbo, by perseverance, had brought in to the funds of the charity more than 947 guineas, of which 123 were annual. That was an admirable example for other ladies to follow, and he recommended gentlemen, while they yielded willingly to their wives on many points, to exercise their influence in getting their wives to yield to them as regards work ing for the institution they all had at heart. And, in deed—he went on to say—our utmost exertions are needed; we have before us a great task. The edifice at • Wansteed is quite inadequate to the augmenting num. bers of our school. In two years we shall have out grown the present capabilities of the premises at W?Ai . stead; and we require 15,000 1 . to be raised as a building . fund, in order that we may erect a school-house commen surate with our requirements. Let me urge upon you, then—if I may übeithe word—to agitate. It is only by untiring effort that we shall succeed. Tf other ladies will only follow the example of Mrs. Cuffley, and we all co-operate well together, success need not be for a mo ment doubtful. Mr. Moore concluded, amidst loud cheers, with proposing a vote of thanks to Mrs. Cuffley and the ladies present, which was carried with enthusiasm. ROBERT CLARKE, Esq., then moved, and J. B. WALKER, Esq., seconded, a vote of thanks to the Presi dent, John Masterman, Esq., M.P., which was carried by acclamation, and briefly acknowledged by the Presi dent, when the proceedings terminated. ADMIRAL NAPIER AND THE BRITISH AND FRENCH STEAM NAVIES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. SIR,—In the letter to Lord John Russell, which has been published in The Sun and other leading journals, by Rear-Admiral Sir C. Napier, late Commander-in. Chief of the Channel Squadron, that Gallant Officer makes the following statement, namely:— "I have before stated that the Committee of the House of Commons reported that we have twenty steam frigates. Where are they ? We have three, the Terrible, Sidon, and Odin, all the rest are steam cor vettes, mounting six guns, commanded by Post-Captains, and mis-named frigates. The French haves much more efficient steam navy than we have. We have more horse power, and I believe more tonnage ; but, my Lord, France has twenty steam-frigates capable of mounting thirty-two guns each, &c. I have seen them, been on board of them, and reported on them." Now, Sir, the questions which I beg to put to the Gallant Admiral, and which, for the information of the party concerned—the British public—l hope he will answer through the same medium by which he has made his statement, are -Ist. Do I understand him to say that he has actually " seen and been on board of " twenty French steam-ves sels, each of them capable of mounting, that is carrying and efficiently using thirty-two guns? 23. Will he state the calibre, length, and weight of the guns, how mounted, and describe the main deck and upper deck armaments respectively? 31. The dimensions or tonnage of the vessels, and whether prop( lkd by paddle-wheels or screws? 4th. Where the Gallant Admiral saw and inspected them; about what time they were constructed; whether they were all, or it not all, how many of them were ready for =live s-rviee, and provided with engineers; and what was the date of his report on the subject to the Admiral!) ? sth. I would also take leave to ask him if his model frigate, the Sidon, has lately been obliged to be fisted with bilge pieces, or doubling, with a view t) remedy her craultre.s? I am, Sir, your obedient servant, ONE OF THE PROPRIETORS OF THE BRITISH STEAM NAVY. London, June 26, 1849. THE STEAM NAVY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE TIMES. Sir,—l do not know who Mr. Scott Portland is, but he knows so little about his subject, that his letter is hardly worth answering. If he had asked Captain Chadi, who I presume is better authority than his instructor, ho would have told hln that it is not easy to knock away a funnel, and ex periments to that effect have been tried on board the Excellent; and if he had asked Captain Ellis, he would hat e told him, that in going into action the s team chest is cut off from the boilers, and the engine is suppled with low steam from the latter: he would have told him, also, that the boilers (following the example of the Si don) are as much below the water line as the crown of the magazine is in frigates, and much more than in cor vettes; but, suppose they were as much exposed as Mr. Scott Portland thinks, I should like to know from him whether twenty steam-frigate , , mounting thirty-two guns each, would not destroy the funnels and boilers of twenty steamers mounting six or eight guns, much sooner than they would if equally matched. lie says one of two things must be done—either the ship must be built first, or the engine. He is again wrong; the whole must be done in concert, or they will not agree. The engine becomes an integral part of the ship, as much as any part of her; and so the Committee of the Hi.use of Commons thought, though Mr. Scott Portland thinks it extraordinary. Whether the engineer who made the Retribution en gines deceived the Admiralty or not. I will leave to him self to explain; but I believe I ant correct in saying that the engines of the Retribution and Terrible are on the same phi), and, I believe, made by the same man, and nearly at tne same time. The boilers are different, which renders four funnels necessary in the Terrible, which is a very crest defect. I shall not enter into a controversy about the qualities of the Terrible and Sidon; all the reports are at the Ad miralty, and they know well enough the good and bad qualities of botb. I am much pleased at the high respect Mr. Scott Portland has for my cousin, Sir Charles Napier, the General, and much distressed at his want of reap of for the Admiral; but I take leave to observe that has no thing to do either with the construction of steam-vessels or the defence of the country; and I think, had he left out the latter part of his letter, it would have been more creditable to himself, and given him more weight with .he public. I have the honour to be, Sir, your obedient servant, CHARLES NAME. Merchistoun-ball, June 26. POSTPONEMENT OF THE INTENDED SIEGE OPERA TIONS AT CHATHAM.—DEATs of COLONEL WEARS, K.I-I.—Aa we anticipated on Tuesday last, the siege operations at Chatham, which were to have taken pace at Chatham on S a turday next, under the direction of Colonel Sir F . Smith, _are poslioned, the gallant, dis. tinpished, and highly esteemed commandant of the provisional battalion at Chatham having died from the effects of an attack of apoplexy which he sustained on Sunday week last, on his return from church. Colonel Weare entered the army as ensign in 1804, and from that period has served on full pay 34 years. He be came lieutenant, June 25, 1805 ; captain, April 19, 1810 ; brevet major, June 21, 1813 ; major, June 1, 1826 ; brevet lieutenant - colonel, J uly 21, 1830 ; lieutenant-colonel, April 13, 1838 ; colonel, November 23, 1841. Colonel Weare served with the British and Russian army in Italy, in 1805 ; in Egypt, 1807, against the Turks, including the second attack on Rosetta, the capture of guns and camels on the right bank of the Nile, and the retreat to Alexandria. At the reduction of the Islands of Ischia and Procida, in 1809 ; at the taking of the lonian Isles in 1809 and 1810; and during the siege of Santa Maura as an acting engineer officer. In the Peninsula as aide de-camp to General Sir John Oswald, commanding the sth division, during the campaigns of 1812, 1813, and 1814, including the severe affair at Villa Muriel, the whole retreat from Burgos, the advance of 1813, the affair of 0811118, battle of Vittoria, both assaults and during the whole siege of San Sebastian, battle of the front Nivelle, B w i a d s a rt, one o o n f t t h h e e B a i a d y e e s m . d n e e . - c r a o w a e The gallant p l Nivelle, and some of the affairs at the Mayor's Hou se in to the Queen. Colonel Weare's two sons Dr. Weare , second master of the Westminster School, and Captain Weare, of the 50th Regiment, have been in attendance on their gallant [ and much beloved parrot ever sin ce his illness. 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