The Sun. — London, England, 1849-03-31 00:00:00

net connected with the parlour side of the house. He de sired me to fasten the front door up till he returned. Being alone I remained in the parlour. It was nine or half-past nine when he returned, and I heard him rattle at the porch door. I went and asked," Who is there ?" He said, "It's only ; open the door." I undid the bolt, went into the parlour, and said, " It's undone." Mr. PRENDKRGAST-..Did you say anything to him? Witness—When he came in he went up stairs, and I asked him if he would have a light. The parlour door was closed at the time. He said, " No; go to bed." I remained a few minutes in the parlour, and he came down into the room. Mr. PRENDERGAST—HOW WAS he so far as his dress? Witness—He had neither coat nor shoes on. I could tell by the noise that he wore shoes when he went out. Mr. PRENDERGAST—What state was he in? Witness—He appeared very excited, and looked pale and agitated. Mr. PRENDERGAST—What did he say to you? Witness . — He told me to take the fire off and come to bed. I asked him what was the matter—had anything happened. Mr. PRENDERGAST —What did he say? Witness--" No, nothing. If you hear any inquiries for me, say I was out only ten minutes."—(Sensation.) I then threw water on the fire, and went up stairs to hi s bedroom, the door of which I just open e d, an d wen t i n a b ou t a y ar d. I said, " Which room shall Igoin to sleep?" He said, " Here," and imme diately after, " No, in your own." Mr. PRENDERGAST—When he said that did he remain where he was? Witness—No; he walked towards me and said, You want your dress unfastened. Since I had been at Potash we had always slept in the same bed. I went into my own room then. Mr. PRENDERGAST - Did you observe when you went into his room, if there was a fire? Witness—Yes, there was a the burning brightly. I had lighted none before he came home. When I was in my room I heard him go down stairs, and come back again very shortly. When I retired he ap peared to lock himself in. When I got into bed I bolted my door inside. Mr. PRE NDERGAST—Were you disturbed in the night? Witness—Yes; about three some one came and knocked. I asked, " Who was there?" and he said, " It's only me; I came to wish you good night; undo your doer." Mr. PRE-NDERGAST—How did you observe him then ? Witness—He came inside and was talking a great deal. He said, " You must be firm. If any one asks you bow long I was out last night, you must only say ten minutes." Mr. PRENDERDAST—What did you say? Witness—l asked him what had happened? and he answered " Nothing ; you may hear of something in the morning."—(Sensation.) Mr. Piaximanuasr—l,Vhat state were you in? Witness - I was trembling, and said I felt cold; to which he replied, " You appear as if you had the ague." He then went and brought his great coat from the room, and laid it on the table. 'There was a great deal said that night. Mr. PRENDERGAST—Did you make any observation to him? Witness—l asked him several times fur God's sake what he bad done, and why his hand trembled ? But he re peated " Nothing." Mr. PRENDEAGAST—Did he say anything besides? Wit ness—He said his poor mother would be ruined. He hoped God would bless me, for I had done nothing wrong. Mr. PRENDERG AST —Do you remember a peculiar pair of boots which Mr. Rush was in the habit of wearing? Wit ness—Yes; a pair open at the side, with a loop behind to pull them up. I have seen them drying repeatedly next morn• ing as if they had been worn the day before. I had seen them last on Saturday, but not since. Mr. PRENDERGAST—Some days before this do you re member Mr. Rush s h ow i ng you a c l ose t i n t h e parlour? Witness—yes. He showed me where he kept his papers that were valuable. No one, he said, knew the place but his poor mother. He took up one of the planks, and showed me how to raise it by a chisel, in case of fire. The closet in his bedroom is always kept locked. The prisoner here quietly requested that one of the blinds should be raised, as the sun was shining on his papers and dazzling his eyes. It was done. Mr. PAENDERGAST—Did Mr. Rush ask you any questions at breakfast next day ? Witness—He said " You know I had my slippers on last night," and I answered, "No I don't." The cloak was here produced, and the witness identified it as belonging to the prisoner. It was made in London and was kept in his room. The cross-examination now commenced, the examination in chief having already lasted five hours. The prisoner then proceeded to cross-examine, and the wit ness, after a momentary embarrassment, eyed him firmly. He asked—Have you been told any evidence which you were to give against me before you came into court? Witness— No. Prisoner—When did you come to Norwich? Witness— The day Lefore yesterday. Prisoner—When were you examined last as to the evidence you were to give in this court? Witness—Not since I saw you last. Prisoner —Have you been told any evidence that had been given with respect to what passed on the night of the 28th of November? Witness—No; but I have read an account of it. Prisoner—When did you last see Mr. Cann? Witness— About ten (lily's ago. He asked me if ever I lived at King's cross? and I said, not. I gave, in writing, some of my evi dence to Mr. Cann before I was confined. Prisoner—Have you not heard me give reasons for going out after poachers during night? Witness—Yes; you told me they were on the farm, and that you had found their snares. I have seen the place where the pheasants were fed in the plantation, near the house. The last time you were out I remember you had no sport, and only winged one pheasant. Prisoner—ls it not usual for me, when out on business, to go up stairs and clean myself before I go in? Witness—l can't say so. The JUDGE—You may, I think, assume that. Prisoner —Were the watches at Potash not very fast? Witness—Yee, much faster than railway time, and so was the clock. Prisoner—At the time you were talking about the concert I said I was vexed you were disappointed? Witness—Yes. Prisoner—Was I nut sitting on the easy chair a long time before tea, and hnd you not your outside dress on ? Witness —You might have been sitting in the chair, but I had not my outside dress on. You asked me to come and kiss you, and 1 did and sat on your knee. Prisoner—Prom what you saw then, do you think I could be guilty of a crime like this? Witness—l should think not. Prisoner—l should like to have the intercepted letter which I addressed to the witness read, and also that to Mr. Caen ; in which it was enclosed. The letters were read accordingly. They have already ap peared. The Junce—The effect of this evidence is that you wrote a letter to the witness, with another to Mr. Cann, requesting him to communicate the substance thereof to her. Mr. Cann saw the witness, and told her that you apologised and were sorry for the harsh language which you had used towards her before the magistrates. The prisoner was proceeding to Fay something, when The JUDGE interrupted him, saying—We can't hear any observations frem you at present. Prisoner—From what you have seen of my character, and of my attention t o my re li g i ous dut i es, can you, speaking solemnly before God, think that I could be guilty of this crime? Witness—You always were amiable in temper to me, and I never knew you otherwise to any one else. You had prayers read every morning since you came to Potash.—(Sensation.) Prisoner—Have you not, when I was at prayers, knelt down by the bedside by me and said your prayers at the same time? The witness, who became much excited, we understood t o deny having one so often; upon which The prisoner said, I know you did. Have you ever given me any reason to believe that your conduct was not consistent with the prayers which you then offered up? Witness— Do you complain of my conduct towards you ? Prisoner—No, my dear; but I repeat the question. I hope I feel that your conduct towards me at that time was always what it should be. Have I not often told you that my expenses were less with you than they had ever been previously? Witness—Yes. I thought I was expensive, and asked you; when you said to me that the amount of your expenses was less than you had previously incurred. Prisoner—l served a notice upon you to produce your hou , ekeeping account-books. The JunnE—Do you produce those books? Witness (in teal s)—l can't, my Lord ; Mr. flush took them from me. Prisoner—Did you find Iry such books in my papers, Mr. Cann? Mr. 11E; Jurm is— What can be your object in all this, prisoner? It has nothing whatever to do with the case. Prisoner—Nly object is to show the little expense we were at. The JUDGE—I dare say that will be admitted. Prisoner—Have I not promised you that vou would never want a home while I had one? Witness—You said so. Pi ieoner—Was it not on that condition that it was agreed between us that, after the second child was born, all con nexion would cease between us, and th a t I would be kind to you if you continued to be my housekeeper? Witness, who was greatly agitated, said " Yes." Prisoner—At the time this conversation took place, was it not agreed between us that one of my daughters should sleep in the same room with you? and have you the least doubt that that was done for your good, and that I was sin cere when I made that promise? Witness—You had pro mised me marriage. —(Sensation.) Prisoner—Do you recollect the reasons which I gave you !or pressing on you that course? Witness—No. Prisoner—Don't you recollect it was that we must not have a house full of children ? The Witness (weeping bitterly)— You mu,t do this to wound my feelings. The Jutx..v.—l can't allow you, prisoner, to hurt the feel irgs of the witness in this manner. All this has no bearing on the case; and were you defended by counsel you would not be permitted to put such questions at all. Witness (still weeping)—Did you not tell mamma I was gone or going to France? Prisoner—l declare to God, my dear, I never did. Witness—You did, for she told me so herself. You told mamma I was gone to France with Mr. James, who had a great sum of money. Prisoner—l have no intention, my Lord, of wounding the feelings of the witness. The'JunoE—But your questions have that effect, and I shall bind you to the strict legal path you should pursue, if you persevere. We have sufficient difficulty in disentangling the intricacies of this case without involving ourselves in irrelevant matters. Prisoner—Was it not with a view to your becoming my housekeeper, as I proposed, that I suggested you should be called Mrs. James? Witness—No; it was done as a blind to conceal the promise of marriage you made me. The prisoner (in a confused tone)—l am quite willing to acknowledge the promise. Have I not often told you that I could find passages of Scripture that would justify our acts if we committed no other sin ; that God Almighty would forgive us if we committed no greater sin ? (The indignation of the whole court was so moved at this blasphemous ques tion, that hisses and loud cries of " Shame" arose, which the officers at once suppressed. The witness gave no answer.) Turning to the witness he then said, I hope you won't attri bute what I have said to any wish to hurt your feelings ; but it is a question of life or death with me, and I am obliged to put these questions. Witness—lt is indelicate and inconsistent to do so. Were the questions proper ones I would not object to answer them. Prieoner—bid I not sit at the fire a long time after tea on the evening of the 2Eth of November? Recollect, for God's sake. Witness -1 don't recollect it. Prisoner—Did you suppose from what I said when I went out that I should be back almost immediately? Witness— Yes. c ; o e Prisoner—You were reading w h en I e whether, r t. oil a solemn occasion like this, to recollect W r from il'y t o h u e quantity you had read, I could have been aw half an hour ? Witness—lt would be difTicultto }'more than was reading an interesting book — " The White Fri o ar: a •' . I you seemed to return quicker than I had expected, but I had read a great deal in the interval—l should say as much as half a volume.—(Sensation.) Prisoner (with considerable excitement of manner)—i am sure I was not absent more than half an hour. I ask you to swear on your oath, if it was more than an hour from the tim e we had our tea till you barred the door after me in going out? Witness—l can't say so. Prisoner—Did you not sa y so in your examination before the magistrates? Witness--4 think not. , Prisoner —Then I must have the depositions read. They were i read accordingly; and it w-s found that the wit ness had said n them that it was more than an hour. THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 31 1 1849. The witness explained that what she meant was, that the prisoner was not more than a quarter of an hour up stairs in his bedroom before going out. This subjected her to a long cross-examination, but the prisoner completely failed to shake her evidence. Prisoner—Don't you recollect looking at your watch when you came into my room on the night of the 28th? Wit ness—No; I never looked at my watch. I had not time to do so. Prisoner—On so solemn an occasion will you now swear that it was more than 9 o'clock? Witness—l will not swear. I will only swear that, from my own calculation, it was 9 o'clock or half-past 9. Prisoner—W hat did you do with your watch that night ? _ . . Witness—l had it in my room, but did not look at it. - The fire in your room was a large one, and lighted with fresh wood. At the request of the prisoner her depositions were read at length. It appeared there was some slight discrepancy between the two accounts as to the condition of the fire. The witness, on renewed cross-taamination, repeated her statement that the fire appeared to have been lighted some time. The pri soner then requested that the witness's depositions of the 14th of September and the sth of January should be read, which was done accordingly. The prisoner addressed the witness again, but in a very in distinct tone to those who were, like us, obliged to sit at his back. He warned her against making misstatements, and reminded her she was on her oath. Witness—There is no deviation in my statement. I have used different words with the same meaning. Prisoner—Now, I am going to ask you some questions, and before you answer me I ask you to consider, as I wish to save your peace of mind hereafter. Did I not request you not to take a light into your . room that night?—The light was put out before I left your room. Did I unfasten your dress after? Now, for God's sake, re collect—for God Almighty's sake, recollect. It is a case of life and death.—You did partly. What took place after I unfastened your dress? Don't, for false delicacy, say what is not a fact . .—l lingered about your room, and you pushed me away. As I was going into my room you said, " Stop, your dress is not unfastened," and you began to unfasten it. Did I do so ?—You did. What did I do then ?—You had your hands open to put me out of the room. What followed then ?—llfy conscience is pure before God. I can ask you, and hope you will answer.—l went into my own room. Before you did so, what things did you take off?—(The witness hesitated and seemed much distressed.) Well, if you are ill I won't ask you. Witness—l am not ill. Well, try and recollect what you have to say. What things did you take off after you took off your dress? The Jul:cm I suppose she took off those articles which were under her clothes ?—Cannot you suggest anything more distinctly? Well, I will ask you plainly if you did not take off your watch?—No, it was in my pocket, by the side of my dress. Did I not tell you to band me the watch?—l don't re collect. Will you swear I did not ask you?—l will swear I don't recollect the words. Was your watch wound next morning?—l cannot remem ber. I have too much upon my mind to do so. Yes; I fear you have too much upon your mind. Where was the watch when the police came ?—I think, on the table. Was the light out before you left my room ?—I think not; I put it out as I was going into my own room. Many more questions of a similar character were put by the prisoner, with comments of his own, and appeals to the witness to recollect, &c , but at length, The JUDGE said, I have allowed a great latitude to you, which I was, I fear, scarcely justified in doing; but now we must keep regular. You must put nothing but questions to the witness. Prisoner—Did you ask me a second time what was the matter with me ?—I might. I was continually asking you that night. I cannot recollect it. Did I tell you I would go to your room that night?—No. Did I say anything to make you believe that some one might come, or that I was fearful some one was coming ?—I don't recollect it all. Do you remember of my complaining of being cold while I was standing at your bedside ?—I don't recollect. No, you won't recollect. Again the prisoner repeated his admonitions to the wit ness, as well as his questions in various forms, and proceeded —Whatever you have said from falie motives of delicacy I forgive; but I now ask you, did I that night come into your room more than once ?—You did. Now, this is a most awful question I have to ask you. The JUDGE—Wait till I take down that answer. You went twice into her room that night. Prisoner—Now, recollect what you are about to say. I always treated you well and loved you tenderly. The witness here seemed completely overwhelmed, and cried greatly. The JUDGE—Put any question that is relevant, and the witness shall answer. Prisoner— What time was it when I came into your room that night 2—l don't know whether it was before or after three o clock ; it was towards morning, but still dark. hied you been asleep before I came in the first time 2—Yes. How could you tell how long you had been asleep ?—I had been lying awake thinking part of the time • I then fell asleep, and was awakened by your knocking a t the door. Did I get into your bed that night? Recollect, God's eye is upon you.—Yes, I think you did; you leaned by the side of the bed. Did I get into bed 2—You did. The JUDGE—On both cccasions ? On one enly. Was not the time I got into bed the time I said you had the ague, and got the great coat and laid it over you? The witness paused. Are you considering what is the truth of the matter, or what is the evidence you have given before 2—l am answer ing to the best of my recollection. Did I not tell you I was as cold as you were ?—I don't recollect. llid I not say I was fearful something serious would happen at Stanfield-hall that night ?--(extisation_)—Cer tainly not. Did I not give you reason to think I was about to tell something I knew had taken place ? Did I not— The JUDGE—Let the witness answer that question first. Witness—You did not. Did I say " God would bless us" in the course of my con versation ?—No. You don't recollect it ?—You did not say it. Did I not, after I had left your room, tap at the door again ?—No ; I recollect your coming twice. Do you recollect my knocking at the door ?—And coming to the side of my bed ; No, not that time—the time I went to your room, and you objected to my coming in?—No. Was there anything said about draughtboards that nighht? —I cannot recollect at all. Was there any conversation about playing draughts I —None at all, my Lord. Do you know where the board was at that time 2—No. When did you play draughts last ? I can scarcely recol lect; we played very often when at home. Do you recollect anything being said about our saying our prayers. I mean at the time we spoke about God blessing us?.—l cannot recollect. No I You cannot recollect. Did I not tell you no one knew of the secret drawer but my poor mother?—Yes. Was 1 not in the closet when 1 mentioned the circum stance ?—You were not; but you went to the closet after wards, and said you would show me the secret place. Did I say it was a place of safety 2—Yes, in case of fire. Did I ever deny your going into my closet ?—I never was; I never had occasion to go; but you kept the key. Did I next morning at breakfast look as if I had been guilty of murder 2—You were pale. Mr. Baron ROLFE—You cannot ask the question. The witness cannot answer it unless she has been a person guilty of murder. You can say how he looked. Witness—He looked pale, but he made a good deal of fun about breakfast. Prisoner--I had the handcuffs on, then ?—Yes ; you made fun about not being able to cut the meat. I cut it for you. Did I make a good breakfast?—You did. Had you heard anything about the murders before you gave evidence?— Yes; in the papers. What did Mr. Wilson say to you before you signed the depositions about any one seeing inn on that night 2—l don't recollect. By the prisoner's request, the depositions of the witness before Mr. Wilson were read, in which she stated he was not more than ten minutes away. Who was the first person-to whom you said the deposi tions were not true 2—Next day, to Mr. Hubbertv. Why were you sent fur to be examined on Friday?—] don't know. Had you received orders from Mr. Cann not to be ex amined uuless I was present ?—I cannot recollect. Did either of the Mr. Canns represent themselves as com ing from me?—No. Were police in the room with you when you dined with Mr. Wall 2-1 think not. Did you hear me tell you what had taken place the morn ing of the murder, when the police went up to my room ? I heard you say, " Stanfield-ball is ours." When I came up with the police, did you hear me or any one say what had happened 2—Nu ; I heard something "Don'tethin gab y o o u u t Stanfield-hall. I asked the policeman ; he said, know?" I said "No;" and he told me. You (prisoner) said, "The two Mr. Jermys are shot dead; and two women not expected to live." Who told you you were not examined on oath 2—After examination on the 13th and 14th of September, Mr. Bryer told me so. Was what was said the day after the murder taken down ? —lt was. Was the oath administered?—No. Prisoner—l know by the appearance of the witness that she is very ill after the long examination which she has been subject to. The JUDGE—I am not surprised at it, for she has been asked for the last five hours questions which appear to me to have nothing to do with the case. Prisoner—My Lord, you ought not to say so. The JUDGE — Perhaps I ought not; it is possible that the questions you have been putting may turn out to be relevant, but lam determined to hear everything out with patience. Can you (addressing the witness) continue your examina tion ? Witness—Yes, my Lord. Prisoner—She is like to drop off her seat with fatigue. The JUDGE—ProcCed with your examination. The prisoner proceeded, but all his questions were of the same irrelevant character, relating principally to dates, and never once affecting the real merits of the case. Ile renewed his application for her removal once or twice; but The JUDGE said that as soon as the witness herself into mated that she was fatigued he would discontinue her ex• amination. Prisoner—Did you ever at any time give to any person a hint as to the dress I went out in during the nights at Potash? Witness—Yes; I told Mr. Cann that I caught a glimpse of you going into your bedroom soon after your ar rival, and that I recognised the hat, but could not be sure whether you wore a cloak or not. There seemed to be some thing hanging on your arm. I told Mr. Cann this about six weeks ago, just before I was ill. Prisoner—lfave you ever given a description of any dresses belonging to me at Potash without having seen them on me? Witness—Yes; I have described wigs which were in your possession. Prisoner—Were you told at the hall that the man who had been seen there on the night of the murder wore a mask 1 Witness—No. I have no recollection of being told so. Prisoner—What did you hear at Stanfield-hall about the dress the man wore? Witness—l heard nothing, except that the man had followed young Miss Jermy. The prisoner again insisted that the witness was too fa tigued to answer his questions properly, but without effect. The witness Emily Sandford continued under examination when the express left, at eight o'clock, she having been in the box since ten o'clock in the morning. We learn by telegraphic dispatch that the Court rose at ten minutes past eight, and that the cross-examination of Emily. Sandford was to be resumed to-morrow (this) morning. There are in all fifty-three witnesses for the prosecution, ten of whom only have been examined up to this time. The Right lion. the bpeaker of the House of Com mous gives his last Parliamentary dinntr'i is-evening F EU LEG A L TIT L .E ASSURANCE but for the soundness of the principles, the COMPANY. strength of reasoning exhibited in eve ry p or ti on (I•rovisionally Registered, January 17, 1849.) Capital, 2,000,00 C/., in 80,000 Shares, of 251. each, thereof. It cannot possibly be compressed —every Preliminary Deposit, 2s. 6d. per Share Trospectases and full information may be obtained at the Tempo- line must be closely studied and maturely considered. 'ary Offices of the Company, 13A, Cannon row, W.estrainster, on ap- He defended the propriety of the rate in aid, the ;11cat1a to G. F. HOWE, lion. See., pro tern. subject -matter of discussion, because he thought that England had that claim on Ireland " for a sepa, rate and independent exertion ;" but he did not sup port it, or the previous grant of 50,0001., or any other rate in aid that might be imposed en Ireland, as measures at all commensurate with the evil. He vindicated the Irish character from the charges of apathy and carelessness, of casting themselves as mendicants on the charity of England, craving for everything, and doing nothing for them selves ; and declared his opinion " that Ire land had made great exertions to meet the obligations imposed on her." He pointed out (as we have done on many occasions, and among others on Wednesday last,) the vast difference be tween the burden of the poor-law in this country, where we have had three centuries' experience of its working, and in Ireland, where it was introduced in 1838, and where, in the midst of the unparalleled affliction in which it was involved, it contributed no less than 1,600,0001. towards a comparatively new im post. To those who felt indignant at what they conceived the deep ingratitude of Ireland, and who declared that they would render no further assistance, because, after the gigantic efforts of this country in the dark hour of their distress, they had rebelled against our supremacy, he proved that they did not rebel; that they did not give way to the temptations by which they were surrounded ; and that for that very reason, and that alone, we were enabled to suppress the in surrectionary movement got up by a few mistaken enthusiasts, without the loss of a single man of our military or police —nay, of a single friend of the British connexion. The Irish people, suffering as they did from a severe calamity, did remain faithful to their allegiance. He then showed the wretched condition of the country under the boasted system of pro tection, and before the arrival of that mysterious visitation which for four successive years destroyed the food of the people. He showed the mischievous effects of an embarrassed proprietary, by the small sums expended on the improvement of properties under the Courts of Chancery and Exchequer, and also the impossibility of what may be termed par excellence the distressed districts supporting them selves, and he recommended the appointment of a Commission to bring these districts under one supervision, and suggested that an effectual measure should be enacted :to afford facilities for the disposal of encumbered estates, free from the technical difficulties by which the Act of last session is prevented from having the desired effect. We cannot, for the present, enter further into his comprehensive and enlightened views —views, how ever, which must materially influence the future policy to be adopted with regard to Ireland. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE, MDLLE. LIND. It is respectfully announced that a Series of SIX CONCERTS will be given at tier Majesty's Theatre, comprising the following Dperas :—The Flauto Magico of Mozart; Oberon, Der Freyschutz, and Earyanthe, of Weber; La Nectate and Fernand Cortez of Spontini ; and Fidello of Beethoven; which will be sung by Mdlle. Lind and the principal Singers of the Establishment, accompanied by a full Orchestra and Chorus. The dates and particulars will be duly announced. The Subscribers are respectfully informed that they will have the option of including any number of these Concerts in their Season's Subscription. The First Concert will take place on Thursday, April 12. 11ER MAJ'ESTY'S THEATRE. The Nobility, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public, are respectfully informed that THIS EVENING, The Last Night efor; Easter, Will be produced the admired Opera, I DUO FOSCARI. Lucrezia, Madame Giuliani ; Jacopo Foscari, Sig. Bordas ; Lore dano, Sig. Arnoldi ; Il Doge, slg. Cole:U. To conclude with (the Szanery by Mr. Charles Marshall) the cele brated Ballet, entitled LB DIABLE A QUATRE. In which will appear Mdlle. Carlotta Grist I Mdllo Marla Taglioni, and Mme. Petit Stephan, Mdlle. Carolina Rosati, M. Paul Taglioni, M. Charles, M. Louis D'Or; Mdlles. Thevenol Julien, Lamoureux, and Aussandon. Ilfdlle. PARODI has arrived, and will appear immediately after Easter. Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Boa s:dice, Opera Colonnade. ItOBERT HOUDIN IN LONDON. EASTER HOLIDAYS. Performances every Evening during the Easter Week, and on Wed nesday and Friday Mornings, being positively his Last Performances in this country. —The celebrated Robert Houdin bes to announce his Farewell Performances, which will tak' place at the ST. JAMES'S THEATRE during the Easter Week, commencing , On MONDAY, April 9, and terminating On SATURDAY, April 14. In order to perpetuate an agreeable souvenir of his visit to this country, none but the most popular and the most surprising experi ments will be executed on these farewell occasions, whilst the Dis tribution from the Come d'Abondance will be made with extended liberality and prolusion. Boxes,l.. Pit, 25.; Amphitheatre, Is. 6d. Boxes, Stalls, and Ilzkets for this extraordinary Entertainment may be secured at Mitchell's Royal Library, s 3, Old Bond-street ; and at the Box-office of the Theatre, which is open daily from Eleven till Five o'clock. TLi EATR E ROYAL, IIAYMARK Mr. B. Webster, Sele Lessee and Manager, Old Brompton. THIS EVENING, Will be performed THE ROUSED L ON. To conclude with the Comedy of WILD OATS. Rover, Mr. James Wallack ; Harry Thunder, Mr. H. Vandenhoef ; Lady Ama ranth, Miss Julia Bennett. THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI. Under the direction of Madame Celeste. THIS EVENING, Will be performed THE HOP PICKERS. Principal characters by Messrs. Lambert, Boyce, Wright, Paul Bedford, Hughey, Mun yard, 0. Smith, Cullenford, Worrell, Madame Celeste, Miss Woolgar, Mrs. F. Matthews, Miss Taylor, Miss E. Chaplin, &c. After which, WHO LIVES AT No. 9 ? Characters by Messrs. Wright and Worrell, and Miss Chaplin. To conclude with COCKNEYS IN CALIFORNIA. The principal characters by Mr. ]lanyard, Mr. Paul Bedford, Mrs, F. Matthews, and Miss Turner. • AOTAL LYCLUM THEATRE. Under the Management of Madame Vestris. Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Ma'hen s. THIS EVENING Will be performed THE WATER PARTY. To be 'followod by COURT BEAUTIES. " Principal characters Messrs. Selby, C. 'Mathews, R. Roxby, F. Matthews, Granby, Par sclle, Miss Howard. and Miss Marshall. After which, a new Piece entitled HOLD YOUR TONGUE. Cha racters by Messrs. C. Mathews, Selby, and Parselle; Miss H. Gil bert, Miss Jane Coleman, and Madame Vestris. To conclude witha new Drama, called A ROMANTIC IDEA. Dress i.oxes, be. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, is. No - ialt-price to any part of the house. The New Box-office, No. 2, Wellington. street, Is open to the public rvcry day, from Ten till Six. The unfortunate conflagration which on Thursday evening destroyed the Olympic Theatre brings very forcibly under our consideration the necessity of two important improvements, First, the necessity of abolishing the stamp duty on fire insurance& Se condly, the necessity of increasing the number of doorways in our public edifices. By effecting these changes we should be materially advancing the utility of architectural science, and the beneficial effects of the science of taxation. Through the increase of the ways of ingress to, and egress from, the interiors of our theatres, churches, chapels, and other spacious buildings, a new security would be afforded for the preservation of human life. Through the abrogation of the intolerable laws relating to the stamp duties upon fire insurances, a new guarantee would be obtained by the community against the destruction of property. The former alteration would appear almost to come within the province of those who by labouring for the organiza tion of a sanitary system under Government, are endeavouring to diminish the obstacles at present abounding against the natural prolongation of exist ence. The latter is certainly deserving the serious reflection of those who, in conjunction with the Liver pool Reform Association and the Hon. Representa tives of Montrose and the 'West Riding of Yorkshire, are striving to mitigate the evils of our existing plans of taxation, besides effecting a thorough and perma nent reform in our financial expenditure. Supposing—(to show the dangerous mode in which these places of amusement are constructed)—sup posing that the fire which raged in Wych-street on Thursday evening had broken out after the com mencement of the performances ! we should have had to record another of those deplorable catastro phes which have from time to time dismayed the population —one of those terrific accidents in which the rotaries of pleasure are trampled to death in the midst of frivolities, and in which the terrors of fire are enhanced by the horrors of suffocation. And all owing to the absence of that forethought which should always preside over the arrangements of the architect and the builder! That four or five hundred people, in the excitement of fear, should throng with rapidity through a single narrow passage, in the endeavour to escape from the agonies of being roasted alive, and that in their disordered effort they should blockade the only channel con ducting to the street, can be no matter of surprise to any one who has had the felicity of submitting his ribs to the crush at her Majesty's Theatre on a JENNY LIND Night. But that such an enormous structure as the Royal Italian Opera, in Covent-garden, should be provided only with one solitary entrance to the pit must be astounding to any one who has ever observed the numerous doors opening and shutting on all sides of the Odeon Theatre. We have surely had sufficient arguments to justify us in making some important changes in this particular—such ghastly and unanswerable arguments, we mean, as the death struggle at the Glasgow Theatre, and the rolling of the dead, living, and wounded down the winding staircase, to the gallery of the Victoria. If such terrible acci dents can arise from the confusion of a tussle to ob tain early admittance, what might not be expected, what has not been recorded, as the result of the des perate sally of an audience through those narrow and isolated passages on hearing the cry of "Fire! " As to the urgency of the demand for a diminution, or rather for the dissipation of the miseries and losses arising from the iniquitous stamp duties on fire insurances, we cannot do better than refer to the opinions so forcibly pronounced upon the subject by Mr. MACGREGOR. " The PRINCESS'S THEATUK. Mr. J. M. Maddox, Sole Lessee and Manager. THIS EVENING. Will be performed Donizetti's celebrated Opera, entitled LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR. After which, M. MARE will execute most extraordinary feats •I Dexterity and Elegance on Le Globe Roulant. To conclude with THE BEGGAR'S OPERA. ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty. Under the Patronage of her Majesty the Queen, his Royal Highness Prince Albert, &c. The greatest triumph e'er witnessed within the walls of the Am phitheatre has been achieved by the celebrated American Equestrian Young Hernaniez, whose unparalleled feats have nightly called forth exprefsious of wonder amounting to eatitsiasm, and gained for him the title of the first rider in the world. THIS EVENING, Ile curtain will rise at a Quarter to Seven o'clock precisely to the magnificent Spectacle, by Fitzball. entitled CORA SCO ; or, the Warrior's Steed. After which the double Tight-ropes. To be followed by an inimitable display of SCENES IN THE CIRCLE, in which Young Hernandez will appear, supported by the first Equestrian talent of the day. To conclude with on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. THE DUMB DRIVER; on alternate Evenings, the Farce of MRS. WHITE. Box-office open from Eleven till Five. Stage Manager, Mr. W. West. TUE WEATLIEK.--SuN OFFICE, MARCII 31. THERMOMETER, Lowest, 38; Highest. 49; Noon, 56 BAROMETER, 29.66.--. WIND H 1014 WATER AT LONDON HMI H4E, Tina DAT —Momtng, 33 min. after GTEvening,B — niin. after 7 To-Moatiow—M 41 min. alter 7 —Eventii,.. 20 nun. after 8 stamp duty on fire insurances," says that distin guished authority, " is annually about double the amount charged for insuring property. This high duty," be continues, " not only greatly prevents the insuring of property, but property not insured is fre quently exposed to danger by the firemen with their engines not exerting themselves to extinguish unin sured property, as they are directed by the compa nies who pay them to take care, in the first place, to preserve the property insured. Therefore," he says in conclusion, " the stamps on fire insurances, now yielding (with those on marine insurances) about a million and a quarter, should be abolished." That this view of the Honourable Gentleman the Member for Glasgow is very far from being the effect of any exaggeration of the evils flowing from the system is demonstrated by the recollection of the fact that the amount of stamp duty on Is. 6d. premium of insurance is not less than the exorbitant sum of two hundred and fifty per cent., namely, 3s. 211—more than justifying the assertion of Mr. MACGREGOR, that "the stamp duty upon fire insurances is, annually, about double the amount charged for insuring property." Were this ini quitouq, because most unjust and onerous tax removed—how many would be enabled to avail themselves of the inestimable advantages of insurance, would thereby preserve to themselves the value of their property, even though that property were con sumed to ashes, and would thus be capacitated to con tinue earning for themselves an honest livelihood, in stead of sinking to the degradation of pauperism and becoming additional burdens on their parish We are earnestly solicitous that the two con siderations which we have here endeavoured to enforce upon public attention may speedily produce an alteration in existing arrangements ; and that while greater regard is evinced for the pre servation of the lives of the community some practical exertions will be made to secure the better preserva tion of its property. We would in a particular man ner bring the one proposition under the observation of the Metropolitan Commissioners, and the other > I. d 4" so ,r • as ,„, :v •F • noS alto tt tutikt LONDON, SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1849. It would be impossible to estimate too highly the vast importance of the proceedings in the House of Commons, last night, on the adjourned debate on the second reading of the Rate in aid Bill. It is true that no Cabinet Minister addressed the House, that no official views were promulgated as to the nature of the remedial measures to be introduced for the permanent amelioration of the sister kingdom, Two speeches were, however, delivered, deserving of the most mature and attentive consideration, speeches that will be remembered and quoted long after the question of the rate in aid has been finally settled, and which must materially influence the future policy of any Government,* ith respect to Ireland. The Honourable and Learned Member for the University of Dublin put forward the views of many of the Irish representatives. Clearly, calmly, and dis passionately he urged the objections to the proposed impost, and vindicated the motives of its opponents. No point was left untouched, and, although we can not agree with the Honourable and Learned Gentleman in the conclusions at which he arrived, we must acknowledge that he put forward many powerful arguments to sustain his case. His speech was in every respect worthy of the high eulogium passed upon it by the Right Hon. Baronet the Member for Tamworth—an eulogium so complimentary to his talented opponent, when he said " that it was in every respect worthy of his own high character for ability and moderation." The speech, however, not merely of the evening, but of the session—aye, of many sessions—was that of the Right Honourable Baronet himself. Never did he speak with greater ability, never did he put forward more statesmanlike or more compre hensive views. His magnificent oration will be cir culated throughout the length and breadth of the land, and many a heartfelt blessing will be poured forth in those miserable hovels, whose wretched con dition be so graphically depicted. The Irish, with all their faults, are a warm-hearted and a grateful people ; convince them that you are really interested in their behalf—that you are anxious to promote their prosperity and comfort— that your only object is to serve them, and you will find zealous co-operators and faithful and devoted adherents. Sir ROBERT PEEL'S address last night, exhibited a deep and anxious desire to amelio- rate the social condition of the country, to elevate it in the scale of nations. He did justice to the cha racter and to the conduct of the people. He showed how unfounded were the charges that have been so industriously circulated, and which, we regret to say, have, in too many instances, prejudiced the English community against their Irish brethren. He proved (as we ourselves have often en- deavoured to inculcate) that we were urged, not merely by considerations of philanthropy and bene volence to relieve the distresses and to assuage the sufferings of the Irish nation, but that we were called upon to do so as men of the world ; that it was our direct interest, as a matter of pounds, shillings, and pence, and that not merely in the shape of temporary support to the starving poor, but by going to the very foundations of the dreadful evils under which the country is now groaning ; and with a master hand, he exposed the monster grievance—the embarrassed con dition of the nominal proprietors of land, who, crushed under the, charges and encumbrances for which they are liable, are unable to discharge the duties incidental to the possession of property, duties which are no less important than the rights which should at all times be respected. We cannot, unfortunately, give more than a very faint outline of this admirable speech, remarkable . • not onl for its eloquence And oratorical ability, GERMANY AND THE NORTHERN STATES AUSTRIA. The Cologne Gazette says the capture of Sz?geden is not confirmed. On the contrary, the Imperialists are said to have quitted Kecskemet for strategic rea sons. 4,060 Hungarians have seized on Baja, on the Danube. The Hungarians are still masters of Peter wardein. 'Those who asserted that the Austrians had captured it forget that it would be necessary to sacrifice 20,000 or 30,000 men to take it by assault. It can only be reduced by famine. PRUSSIA. In the Second Chamber on the 27th the debate on the Address terminated after a most formal and posi tive declaration on the part of Court ARNIM, that all the rumours respecting the existence of a Russian note of a menacing character, relating to Denmark and the German question, are devoid of foundation. FRANKFORT. The German Parliament, during the sitting of the 27th, decided, by a majority of 4 (267 to 263), in favour of the hereditaryship of the German Imperial dignity. With reference to the question of the supreme head of Germany there were three motions before the House. The first (proposed by the Left) was to the effect that the executive power be conferred on a responsible president, chosen by the people for a period of four years, every German being eligible. This was rejected by a majority of 400 to 130. The second proposed to bestow the dignity of supreme head of Germany on one of the reigning German princes. This was carried by a majority of 279 to 255. The third declared that dignity hereditary in the house of the prince on whom it will be con ferred, the hereditaryship to be in the male line, according to the rights of primogeniture. This, as we have said, was carried by a majority of 267 to 263. The Assembly then voted the remaining paragraphs relating to the supreme head of Germany. Those sections declare that his title shall be Emperor of the Germans ; that his residence shall be at the seat of the Central Government; that he shall have a civil list, and that he shall declare war and peace, appoint Ministers, &c. On a motion of Al. ZELL that the House should vote on all the clauses of the electoral law, without re considering or voting on the single paragraphs, the House accordingly divided on the whole of the elec toral law, and the second reading of this law was ordered by the almost unanimous vote of the House, which adjourned almost immediately afterwards to the 28th inst. The election of the German EMPEROR will take place on that day. ELECTION OF THE KING OF PRUSSIA AS EMPEROR OF GERMANY. The adjourned division on the election of the here ditary Sovereignty of the German Empire was pro ceeded with in the sitting of the Frankfort Parliament of the 28th inst. After some minor divisions on amendments which had been moved by some Mem bers of the Left, the Speaker called on each indi vidual Member by name to pronounce the name of the German Prince whom he (the Member called upon) wished to see at the head of the Empire. The votes were given amidst the deepest silence ; some Members would give no vote at all, and said that they declined to vote—that they would elect no Prince; and one of them, the Prince of WALD BURG ZEIL, protested that he was not an elector. But those who declined to vote were merely excep tions to the general rule, and votes were given by no less than 538 Members. The summing up of the different votes showed that 290 voices had been given for his Majesty the King of PRUSSIA, who was thus, according to the provisions of the Con stitution which has been enacted by Parliament, elected to the dignity of an Emperor of Germany. The number of Members who refused to vote on the division was 248. When the news of the choice of the Assembly spread out of doors the bells were rung, and the air was filled with the cheers of the people. A deputation of 24 Members, with the Speaker of the House, is about to proceed to Berlin to offer the Imperial Crown of Germany to the King of PRUSSIA. DENMARK AND THE DUCHIES. It is feared that hostilities will be resumed almost immediately. The King of DENMARK refuses to accept the conditions proposed by the Central Go vernment, which in its turn refuses to assent to Lord PALMERSTON'S project. VICE-CHANCERY.---(THIS DAY.) (Before Vice-Chancellor KNIGHT BRUCE.) IN THE MATTER OF TOMLINSON. It will be remembered that this cause, which has been several times before the Court, is a petition by Mrs. Tomlinson, the wife of a wine merchant in Dublin, from whom she is living separate, to be allowed to retain the custody of her child, two years old, of which the husband seeks to deprive her. The collateral question was argued yesterday by Dr. Adams and Dr. Twiss, from the Ecclesiastical Court, whether the pleading by a wife to a suit instituted against her by her husband for the restitution of con. jugil rights, that the husband had admitted the com mission of adultery by him, was a sufficient defence, without pleauing the tact of adultery, and whether the cohabitation of the wife with the husband after acts of cruelty on his part was a condonation of the cruelty. His HONOUR gave judgment on this collateral point this morning. He said the child in question being only a fortnight more than two years old, and the mother having been living in a state of separation from her hus band, and that separation still continuing, and it being clearly proved that the child is of a weakly constitution, and it being unquestioned that it required the particular and kind attention of the mother; the proceedings also in the Ecclesiastical Court, and those before Mr. Justice Patteson, having been begun before the petition was presented, and being in the state in which they are at present—he (the Vice-Chancellor) should have thought it right now to make an order relating to the custody of the infant, without directing the petition again to stand over, had there appeared to him a probability of the mother's success in the suit pending in the Ecclesias tical Court—that was to say, in establishing that she was justified in living apart from her husband. Judging as well as he (the Vice-Chan celler) could upon such a matter, he was of opinion that there did not appear to him to be a reasonable [prospect that she would succeed. lie desired to be understood as saying that upon the assumption of the trustworthiness of the facts that had come out in the hearing, namely, the undisputed age of the child, whose birth took place in March, 1847 ; the undisputed fact that the allegation in the ecclesiastical suit did not charge adultery, except as it charged the assertion by the husband to her brother in the course of a particular evening in July, 1846, when the assertion was stated to have been made that he had committed adultery with a married woman; the undis puted fact also, that not a single act of violence towards his wife, subsequent to the year 1845, is pleaded in the ecclesiastical suit, or stated in the affidavit; and the unquestioned fact, moreover, that from some time in that year, and the separation which took place in July, 1845, the husband and wife were living together as husband and wife. The petitioner, however, contended on the truth of the case, she was justified in living apart from her husband, and that whether or not she might succeed in the Ecclesiastical Court, she was, according to the real facts and merits of the case, entitled to some such order as her petition sought. Now, whether she was right or wrong in that contention, or in any part of it, he supposed depended on the evidence; and she wished to add to the present evi dence by filing fresh affidavits. That being so, he ab stained from giving any opinion as to what effect that fresh evidence, it admitted, would have. Considering that the infant was at present in good hands, in being intrusted to the care of the mother, what he did now was to direct a continuance of the interim direction and the interim undertaking, which at present existed, until the 23d April, or further order, with liberty to apply; the petition to stand over and the affidavits to be filed on or before the 12th of April. (Before the Vice-Chancellor WIGRAM ) HOWSE r. WAY. The SOLICITOR GENERAL applied that the minutes a decree made by his Honour in this cause some four months ago might be varied on the ground of the mani fest erroneousness and inconsistency of that decree in several particulars. Mr. WOOD, for the defendants, submitted that the ap plication was exceedingly irregular and ought not to be complied with. Ills Hot-lona, for the sake of the 'sad precedent which might be established, was exceedingly reluctant to grant the application, and took time to consider what answer he would make to it. MANSION.HOUSE.—Yesterday evening the Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress received at dinner the Masters, Wardens, and Clerks of the 12 Livery Com panies, and the Sheriffs of London and Middlesex. under that of the Financial Reform Association. For we are satisfied by experience that until such changes as those we have here insisted upon, have been effected, the population will be liable to the recurrence of those terrific catastrophes the horrifying details of which have at intervals been published in the columns of the public journals; and that members of the industrious classes will now and then be reduced to the most hopeless condition of beggary in consequence of accidents against which no human foresight can provide. If these social and finan cial improvements can be forced upon the consciousness of the Legislature by occurrences like that which de stroyed the theatre in IVych street—a theatre long celebrated for the elegance of its vaudevilles while under the management of Madame VESTA'S, some thing more than a mere crumb of comfort will be extracted from the calamity. Private misfortune, as it has done a thousand and a thousand times before, will result in a very extraordinary public advantage. ftionlisminiiiii - miTi ▪ 28,582,185 ••• 30,265 ... 3,863,344 ••• 2,245 • 7,565,694 ••• 581,436 ... 9,317,120 ..• 538,706 • 1,082,564 ••• 40,905 ~. No alteration. .. 10,614,922 •.• ••• 23,142 Notes 10,953,350 Increase ... ... 100,275 Bullion ... ..• ... 15,322,791 Increase 39,012 Active Circulation ... 17,628,835 Decrease ... 70,010 In the Bankers' Magazine for the ensuing month there are some interesting, and, as we are enabled to state from our own experience, accurate observations, upon the general condition of the msakets for grain and textile fabrics. The writer states:— " The price of wheat has again gone to a lower point, and that, too, in the lace of a diminishing supply from the farmers. We can only account for this by the abundance of the foreign supply. The importations, however, of the last five weeks are very much less in magnitude than the average arrivals of the autumn. There is every reason to believe that the consumption is proceeding at a vigorous rate; and with the lessened foreign supply, we may perhaps anticipate that the price of corn has reached a point below which it will not descend. Increase Public Deposits Increase Other heposits Decrease Seven Day and other Bills Increase ... Government Securities Other Securities Decrease ... ‘' During the last two weeks there has certainly been some abatement on the progress of the previous improve ment in the manufacturing districts. We are not sure that the slight check which has occurred will in the end do any harm; and, in the meantime, it has corrected one or two features of excess. The price cf raw cotton has become more reasonable, and the tone of the mar ket more sober, and the tendency at Manchester to run a race in the elevation of prices, has been partially checked. At the present time, so far as we are able to observe, there is a good steady business on hand; and the prospect for the future, founded upon the condition of stocks on hand, and the demand already in force, is encouraging." The proprietors of the Van Diemen's Land Com pany received yesterday from their board of direction a more encouraging report than for many years past. Emigration to Van Diemen's Land seems about to re commence in earnest, and it is not too much to pert, that all classes are taking renewed interest in a question —we speak of emigration to the colonies and foreign countries generally—which for the last year or two has been little heeded, or left to mere chance and impulse. We have seen the unfortunate results in the " rush" of diseased paupers from Ireland to America, and the guiding and protecting influence of associated and wealthy bodies was never more needed than at present. In short, to be effective, emigration must combine capital in a due proportion with labour. The advices from the West India Islands are generally of the same tenor as for some time past, and in Jamaica affairs are evidently hastening to a crisis. The Mexican news is looked upon as favourable in respect to political matters, but does not answer expec tion in the matter of finance. The Funds are again improving. Consols have touched 922 for Transfer, and 921 t for Account. The Italian news is exceedingly favourable, and is only counteracted in part by the German advices. Exche quer-bills are 40s. to 435. premium, and hdian Bonds 525. premium. Banks Stock for Account is at 199. In the Foreign Market there have been some rapid changes in Mexican Bonds, which have receded from 311 to 304 4, owing to the non-receipt of any money for the dividends. Spanish Three per Cents. are 301- to 1, and Portuguese Four per Cents. 28-4- to 1. French Five per Cents. are 87 50, with the exchange at 25 25 to 30. Dutch Two- and-a-Half per Cents. have been 494. Railway Shares are improving again, and rather ad vanced rates have been paid for North Western, Mid land, Eastern Counties, and other principal lines. ONE CLOSING , itt: Fri PUNT)S. (MIA CL PRIVRA 3 per Cent. Consols Annuities 9 2 1,i VA 92% India Bonds, 1,0004 ..... 52 p 52 p Ditto under 1,0001. . ....... 52 p 53 p Bank Stock for Account, 199 199 C•msols for Account 92 1 / 2 34i 1 / 2 % [udia Stock for Account... ...... r,xchequer Bills. IIA d. & 2d. 1,000/. June 5001. June Small. June PRICES OF FOREIGN TENDS. tiNE 92% 213% 40 p 40 p 40 p CLO: 4 IN PRICES. O'CLOCK. Brazilian Bonds Ditto, Small Buenos Ayres Bonds, 6 tier Cent 39% Chilian Bonds 6 per Cent.....• Ditto 3 Der Cent — 27 Equador Bonds Grenada Bonds, 1 per Cent. L exican, 5 per Cent. 1846 31% 30% 31 31 Ditto, Account Peruvian Bonds, 6 per Cents 66 65 Portuguese 5 per Cents. — Ditto, Converted, 5 per Cent 26% Ditto, 4 per Cent. 2B LA Ditto, Account . 28 % 14 Russian Bonds .. Spanish 5 per Cent. 1840. Ditto, Account 16% Ditto, 3 per Cent .... — Ditto, Account ... 304 1 4 Dividends on the above payable in London. French Rentes, 5 per Cent. ...... 87f. 50c. 87f. 50c. Exchange 251. 25c. 30c. 25f. 30c. Dutch 2% per Cent., 12 Guild 4 9% 49% PRICES OF PAID. BUSINESS DONE CLOSING ttAILIVAY SHARES. AT ONE O'CLOCK. PRICES. Aberdeen Birmingham and Ox ford Junct., calls duly paid, or with a guaran. 20 ••• Do, withoutguarantee 20 ... Caledonian Do. New 10/. Pref lO ... .. 12 . -!4 ....... Chester and Holyhead... 50 Ditto, Preference l5 ...... Eastern Comities 2O .....• 9 % Do. New Guaranteed 6 per Cent... Eastern Union, Class A (late E. U. Shares) 25 Do. Scrip (6 percent.) 20 ...... 19% ... .... East Lancashire ......... 25 Ditto, New ... 21 ...... . ...... ..... 13% East Lincolnshire ..... 25 Great Northern Do., %B 6 per Cent... 7% Do. Extension 2%...... 1%% l% Great Western 100 ..... Ditto, 1 4 Shares Ditto, New 171........ 15 ... .. 12% •• 12% Hull and Selby .. ...... 50 ...... Lancashire & Yorkshire 93 Do. (W. Riding Union) 9 .. Leeds and Bradford 5O ...... i•—• • ••• London &Blackwell . 12% ...... London, Brighton, and South Coast • 50 ..... 37 1 4 33 London and N. Western 100 ..... 134% 135 Ditto, New Quarters.. 7 ......12 1 4 11% 12% 12% Ditto, Fifths ..... .. .. 2 ...... 8% 9 Do. 101. (M. & B.) C. 1 ..... 4% .... 4% Midland ...... ........100 .... .78 Do., do., 50/. Shares... 25 ..... Do. Birm., and Derbyloo - Norfolk ............ ......... 100 - 39 Do. New 201. North British ........ ... ..... ... 14% 25 Ditto, Halves .. Ditto, Quarters North Staffordshire 17% 14% l4 Reading, Guildford, and Reigate 12% 1314. ....... ...... Scottish Central ' 25 ...... 24 1 4 Shrewsbury and Birm... 11 Shropshire Union South Eastern Do., Scrip No 4 York, Newcastle, and 8erwick........ 25 ..... 24 3 4 % Do, Newcastle Eaten. 20 Do. G.N.E.Preference 8 ... York and North Midland 50 ...... 45:44% DitLe, Preference lO Do. East and West Rid in4 Extension 1114 4% 99% 514 13% 24 3 4 6 2% 231,4 ?A 17 3 % 7V 2 45 8% 221 A FOREIGN RAILWAYS. Boulogne and Amiens... 20 East Indian: ...... .. 3 IA — Great Indian Peninsular 5 ...... 5A 1 4 5 ,4 Luxembourg % Namur and Liege Northern of France Orleans and Bordeaux.. 7 Paris and Rouen 2O ...,•• 21 1 / 2 Paris and Stra s b ourg ... 1 0 ........ 43 / 4 Rouen and Havre Sambre and M euse 2O ... Tours and Nantes .. 9 ...... ......... ..... 2 14 JOINT STOCK BANKS. Australasia ••••• ...... •• Union of Australia LLOYD'S SHIPPING.—(THIS DAY.) LONDON, MARCH 31.—Wind S.S.E., light breeze and fine. DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN, MARCH 26.—S1d. Mars (of Jersey), Harrison, Liverpool, after repairing, and p u t back again. _ - OFF — PORTLAND, MARCH 28.—Mary, Warming, St. Croix, for Copenhagen. OFF THE WIGHT, MARCH 29 . — Thorwald1en, Jeosin, Rio Jailer°, for Hamburgh. COWES, MARCH 30.—Wind S.S.W.--Acrd. Hesperus, Itics thaw°, 19r Bremen. BOW-STREET. -(THIS DAY.) ROBBERY AT THE TAvistrocK HOTEL-A oung tt o man, named Catherine Parker, of prepoisessing appear ance, lately in the employment of Mr. fLirrison, of tha Tavistock Hotel, Covent-garden, was brought up on runan:l More Mr. Henry, charged with stealing a 51. Bank of England note from the portmanteau of a gen tleman, named Archer,• a solicitor residing at Lynn, but occasionally stopping at the Tavistock on his visits to town. She was fully•committed for trial. --- MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS. CITY, QUARTER 7'o THREE. The Cotton 'Market at Liverpoolyesterday was steady. Sales, 5,000 bales. In Shares a fair business was done, and at better prices. The business of the Bank of England in the week to Saturday last had not in any way increased, and there is an accumulation of assets, which is likely to go on until the qusrterl official and dividend payments are made. Private depositors have been withdrawing their balances which are generally required about this time for duties and other liabilities. The Government account has been larger, but stands well under circumstances, and we hope yet to see a good revenue. A comparason between the present and the previous return gives the following results : Notes Issued Increase Rest NIITVGATI AND MEADE NHAZ POULTRY—Turkeys, 4s to 10s; Geese, 6s to 8s; Ducks, 2s to 4s; Tame Rabbits, is 3d to is 9d; Wild ditto, 7d to Is ; Pigeons, 7d to Is; and Roasting Pigs, 5s to 8s each; Surrey Fowls, 9s to 13s ; ditto Chickens, 6s to 9s; Barn-door Fowls, 43 to 7s 6d per couple; English Eggs, 6s to 8s; French ditto, 6s to 6s 3d per 100. Fresh Butter, is Id to Is 2d per lb. GAME.—Hares and Leverets, 2s to 3s ; Wood cocks, 2s 6d to 3s 6d; Snipes, is to Is 6d; Teal, 6d to ls; Wild Ducks, is 6d to 2s; Widgeons, is to is 6d; and Plovers, 6d to Is each. WHITECHAPEL. Beef, from 23 2d to 3s 4d; Mutton, 2s 6d to 3s 8d; Lamb, 5s 4d to 63 2d ; Veal, 3s 4d to 43 4d; and Pork, 3s to 4s per bibs. NEWPORT. Beef from 24 6d to 3s 4d; Mutton, 2s 8d to 3s 8d; Lamb, 5s 6d to 6s 4d; Veal, 3s 6d to 4s 6d ; and Pork, 3s 4d to 4s 4d per Blbs. BILLINGSGATE. Turbots, 5s to I2s; Cod Fish, 3s 6d to 8s; Haddocks, 4d to 6d; Whitings, 4d to 6d; Mackerel, to 10d; Lob sters, is 6d to 2s 9d; and Crabs, 6d to 2s each; Soles, 6d to 2s 3d per pair; Eels, 6d to is 2d, and Salmon, Is 2d to is 6d per Ib; Thames Flounders, is to is 6d, Smelts, is to is 6d per dozen; Oysters, 148 to 24s per bushel. The prices of Wheaten ßßEA Bread D y in the Metropolis are from 7d to 71d; of Household ditto, 5d to bid per 41bs loaf. HIDE MARKET. Market hides, 561 b to 641 b, lid to lid; ditto, 641 b to 721 b, lid to 1p; ditto, 721 b to 801 b, 14d to 2d; ditto, 801 b to 881 b, 2ed to 2:id; ditto, 881 b to 961 b, 24d to 3d; ditto, 961 b to 1041 b, 3d to aid; ditto, 10,1 b to 1121 b, 3id to 4d; Calf Skins, each, 5s to 53 6d; Horse Hides, 7s 6d; Polled Sh ee p , 5 s 6 d to 6s 4d ; Half breds, 4s 10d to 5s 4d; Downs, 3s 10d to 5s Od; Shearlings, 6d. FLAY MAW /LETS. SMITHFIELD. --Meadow Hay, 21 12s to 4!; Clover ditto, 3l 10s to 5/ ; and Straw, 11 8s to 11 12s per load. A moderate supply, and a steady trade. CUMBERLAND.—Meadow Hay, 2! 128 to 41 33 ; Clover ditto, 31 lOs to 41 15s ; and Straw, 11 9s to 1/ 13s per load. Supply tolerably good, and trade rather WHITECHAPEL. - Meadow Hay, 21 105 to 4/ ; Clover ditto, 31 8s to 51; and Straw, 1/ 85 to I / 12, per load—, Both Hay and Straw moved off slowly, at barely stationary prices. THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.—Her Majesty, the Prince Consort, and the royal children honoured the morning performances yesterday at the Cirque Na tional. As far as state and formality are concerned, there was nothing to distinguish the royal party from the numerous other families which thronged the boxes. The Queen and Prince Albert seemed heartily to Enjoy the performance, and the royal children ap plauded so lustily that, but for their rank, it might have been supposed they had been in the interest of the ma.. nagomont. The season closed last night with the benefit of M Franconi. ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.—The Queen and Prince Albert intend to honour the performances at the Lyceum Theatre with their presence this evening. FRENCH FLAYS.—Her Majesty and his Royal Highness Prince Albert honoured the performances with their presence last evening. The Royal suite consisted of the Countess of Charlemont, the Hon. Miss Stanley, the Marquis of Ormonde, Lord Alfred Paget, and Cul. Bouverie. PRINCESS'S THEATRE.—Donizetti's always charm ing and popular opera Lucia di Lamermoor was per formed yesterday evening, when Mdlle. Naa appeared as Lucia, and sang all the music incidental to the piece eith complete success. Mr. Allen and Mr. Weiss, as Edgardo and Ashton, were quite at home in these cha racters, which we have had occasion to notice so often in a highly favourable manner. We understand an eastern spectacle of extra.rrdinary interest and m ,gni ficence is in preparation for Ear ter Monday. SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY.—Last night Men delssohn's music to the lyrics of Ravine's Athalie was performed by this society at Exeter Hall, which was not quite so crowded ai usual. Mr. Vandenhoff read the descriptive verses, which at the Philharmonic Concert were given by Mr. Bartley. Throughout the perform ance the effects of Mr. Costa's admirable discipline were evident, especially in the choruses, which went ad mirably. The most striking passages in the music, es pecially the march, were much applauded. The enter tainment commenced with the Lebgesang of the same composer. EGYPTIAN HALL.--We are averse to all prodigies and miracles of precocity. Childhood is the only really joyful period allotted to humanity, and it is hard when even a golden moment is trespassed upon. We do not like the idea of making men and women of children, and patrolling them into imitations which must be ridi• culous; but we are forced to make an exception in favour of the little " Marie," as what she effects seems to be intuitive. She combines the vocalist, the instrumentalist, and the danseuse with considerable cleverness. Her voice is pleasing, her execution good, and her dancing graceful. She is a very lovely child, seven years of age, and %ill no doubt attract for a time. She sang some popular songs, played pieces on the pianoforte, and con clu fed the performance with the cac/zuca. The attend ance was respectable. MINISTERIAL CHANGES. —Mr, Ward, M.P. for Sheffield, and Secretary to the Admiralty, is about to receive the appointment of Lord High Commissioner of the lonian Islands ; and Mr. Tufnell, M.P. for Devon port, one of the secretaries to the Treasury, is to suc ceed Mr. Ward at the Admiralty. These changes will occasion a vacancy in the representation of Sheffield ; and from what took place during the recent contest for the West Riding, we think it not unlikely that Mr. Roe buck may be elected as the candidate. The Sheffield electors could not choose a more able or more useful man.— Daily News. Her Majesty and Prince Albert have just become the patrons of the United Benefit Society, recently established at Windsor, for the benefit of the labouring clast , es of the town and its vicinity. Her Majesty and the Prince have caused to be transmitted, in aid of its funds, the liberal donation of 1004 and have also become annual subscribers of 5/. ARTISTS' GENERAL BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION.— The anniversary festival of this excellent institution will be held this evening, at the Freemasons' Tavern, on which occasion the Marquis of Westminster will take the chair. This is always one of the most pleasant and recherché of the festivals of the metropolis, and there can be no doubt b u t t h at t hi s, the thirty-fourth anni versary, will be quite as interesting as any. of its pre decessors. We understand that the committee of investigation appoint.d by the York, Newcastle, and Berwick Rail way Company, have agreed upon a report to the share holders, which, together with the evidence on which it is founded, is now in the hands of the printers, and will be published as speedily as possible. BIRTHS. the Rev. F. :v ickham, of a daughter. On the 25th inst., at the College, Winchester, the wif e o f : E. H. Gifford, of a son. tKileinwgi f;dwofarT;slllSP:OlolC, hlliitrt.'rninEgfihcia"mo,f On the 25th inst., at Compton Castle, Somerset, the lady of I. M. 11. Turvin, Esq., or a son. On the 27th inst. a , t the Middle Temple, of a son. __ at Brixton, the wife of C. P. Measont the lad y o O nn t t h t ceo2f27sttthihie inst., , Esq., of a son. On the 27th inst., at Bangor Church, county of Down. the R e v. Francis H. Hall, incumbent of Grey Abbey, to Mary Letitia, second daughter of the late Rev. J. ai'Creiglit. DIED. On the 29th inst , at Brighton, in the FOth year of her age, Anne, widow of Thomas Calvert, Esq., formery of Grafton street. On the 15th inst., at Clapham, Surrey, Walter Yonge, aged 21, only son of W. Yonge, Esq., of St. Ives, Cornwall. On the 19th inst., at Ilfracombe, Devon, John S. Down► Esq., M.C., aged 65. On the 25th inst., at the Rhyd, :Worcestershire, Sir Anthony Lechmere, Bart., aged 62. On the 27th inst., at Plymouth, aged 71, Amelia Dunstan vine, sister of Colonel James H. Dunstanvilie, of the Hon. East India Company's Service. On the 28th first., at Haverstock-hill, Hampstead, James Grieves, Esq., aged 58. --- London: Printed and Published by 191URDO YOUNG, of No. 112, Strand, Printer, at The Sun Office, No. 1 12 ! Strand, in the Precinct of the Savoy, in th county of Saturday, March 31,1819. DEAL, MARCH 30.—Wind S.S.%V.—Arrd. from the River, Mararet, Serathy, South Seas; Warleek, Pagan ; Adelaide, South Australia ; Proraiso, Hoseason, Sydney, Nt w Biuth Wales; Niels rd Cobden, Stewart, Bombay; Ilirundo, Barks, Panama. Sid. Medora, Amy, Cape Coa- t Castle. An American brig, of about 200 tons, waterlogged, and abandoned, with foremast gone under the catharpins, mainmast gone short oft, above deck, with two white ribbauds round her and yellow billet head, a round house on deck painted yellow, with three windows on each side, her stern frame and decks blown up, and no name visible, was passed on the 17th ult., in lat. 34, N., lon. 59 W., by the Medway, steamer, arrived at Nassau. GRIMSBY, MARCH 30.—The Diedericus, from Ham burgh for Burnham, put in here this morning with da mage, having been in contact with a smack, and will discharge. 30.—Wind S.E.—Sld. 29, Aldebaran, Quebec; True Love, Davis's Straits. OFF KINSALE, MARCH 28.—Wind E. Medium, Crosby, St. John's New Brunswick. MARKET NEWS.—(THIS DAY ) covmigr-GanDmiv. The supplies of both Fruit and Vegetables tvere but moderate. Generally speaking, the demand was steady, at our quotations. Fruit—Pine-apples (Queen's), 5s to 7s ; foreign Grapes (black and white), is to Is 6d; and hot-house Grapes, 16s to 1/ is per lb; Apples, 48 to 61 per bushel; ditto Eating, 4s to 6s per half sieve; Pears, 185 to 21s per half sieve; Lemons, 5s to 10s; and Oranges, 8s to 14s per 100; Chesnuis 2s to 4s per peck. Vegetables —Spinach, is 9d to 2s per junk; Horse radish, 2s 6d to 3s 6d ; and Celery, 9d to Is per bundle ; Asparagus, 2s to 3s 6d per 100 ; Onions, 2s to 2s 9d ; and Ash leaved kidney Potatoes, 6s to 8s per bushel ; Cape Brocoli, 9s to 12s per dozen bundles ; Mushrooms, 8d to Is per pottle; Endive, Is to Is 3d per score; Savoy Cabbages, 7d to 9d per dozen; Turnips, is 3d to Is 9d; Carrots, 2s 6d to 4s; and Greens, 2s to 3s 6LI per dozen bunches; Parsley, 2s to 3s per half sieve ; Forced Sea Keil 8d to is per punnet ; Cucumbers, 5s to 7s per brace ; Rhubarb, 5s to 9s per dozen bundles ; Bret-root, Is to Is 3d per dozen ; Brussels Sprouts, is to Is 6d per half sieve; Parsnips, 6cl to 9d per dozen ; Cornish White Brocoli, Is to 2s per dozen; Turnip Greens, 6d to 8d per bushel; Leeks, 8d to is per dozen bunches; New Potatoes, 8d to Is per lb; French Beans, 33 to 3s 6d per 100; Radishes, 8d per dozen hands; Red Cabbages, 2s to 3s 6d per dozen; Shallots, 4d per lb. 39% 26 1 / 2 28W 28 ti t 1031,i 17 I n ', 3014 24% 237,4 23 231/2 1