The Sun. — London, England, 1856-09-06 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 64 ROYAL PRINCESS'S TIIZATRE. trader the Management of Mr. CHAALZi dam. TEAS EVENING, MUSIC II Ch ARMS. After which, PIZARRO. Rolla, by Mr. C. Kean ; Flvira, by Mrs. C. Kean. To conclude with A PRINCE FOR AN HOUR. THEATRE ROYAL, HIYMARKET. Under the Management of Mr. Buekstons. THIS EVENING, AS YOU LIKE IT. Followed by The Spanish Dancers. After which, THE RIGHTS AND WRON'CIi OF WOMAN. To conzlune with THE V.RJEAST. ROYAL THE ATRF, ADLPHI. Propriator and Manager. Mr. B. Webster. Directress, Madame Ceiestr.. TIII3 EVENING, IRELAND AS IT 13. Followed by After which THE IRISH TUTOR. To conclude with OUR GAL. STR -ND TrIEATRE. Manager, Mr, T. Payne. THIS EVENING, CH ARLES THE TWELFTH. The Pss des Sabots by Males. Christine and Agnes. Folio xed by TWO PRECIOUS SCOItr:CDREL S . Les Jeux Icariennes by Mons. Ftllls and Family. After which, 311 SC [IMF ANTztG. Alliance Dance by sidles. Christine and Agnea. To conclude with THE BLEEPISG DRAUGHT. Commence at 7. 'tails, U.—Boxes, 2s.—Pit, Is —Gallery, 64. slavery, they are thoroughly determined that there shall be no further extension of the iniquitous system, and that a total stop shall be put to the insidious attempts to set aside the com promise long since entered into between the friends and opponents of the dreadrul trade. General CASS, in consequence, speaks of the ap proaching dissolution of the Union. It would even be better that such a result should follow than that the Northerns should permit them selves to be dictated to by a minority, and vo luntarily bring a curse on the land that would paralyse all their energies. As we have frequently pointed out, the Southerns, if they knew their real interests, would 'be the first to deprecate the evil, and would find their account in so doing— nay, may feel perfectly certain that, all elements being taken into consideration, free would be far cheaper than compulsory labour, and that, in accordance with British experience, one volunteer would be better than half-a-dozen DOMESTIC ECIMMY. pressed men. There is something very revolting in the notion that human cupidity should pursue its gratifica tion at the risk of the lives of the poor, and some thing still more revolting in the fact that that pursuit meets with so few obstacles from autho rity. It is impossible to read the report of the inquest held yesterday, in the City, over the bodies of the unfortunate victims of the frightful catastrophe in Swan-alley, without having these reflections forced upon us. Here we have an in dividual in the habit of constantly visiting the fallen house to receive his rents, and, as a matter of course, in a position to know that it was in a tumble-down condition ; yet we find him extract ing the last penny, turning a deaf ear to all re monstrance, and taking no steps whatever to insure the safety of his miserable tenants. Three weeks ago one falls through the worm-eaten floor three times, and is told, " you must make the best of it." The same individual is called upon by his landlord on Sunday last for one shilling and sixpence arrears, and, not haying it by him, is coolly told, "if you do not pay you know the consequences." Well would it have been for him, and still better for the poor wretch cut off in the bloom of his sins, and for the bereft mother, if they had been in arrears of rent a month back, and had taken " the consequences." Disastrous as these might have been, what comparison could they have borne to the hurrying of four human souls before the presence of their MAIER, and the maimed limbs or affections of those whose lives were spared. The feri natures court repose in their wild haunts in comparative safety : the poor of this great metropolis how many of them retire to their (for them) costly places of rest in the dread uncertainty of waking to the crash of falling rafters, and being suffocated or crushed to death by the dust en veloped ruins I " The jury earnestly recommend to the Com missioners of Sewers that they would authorise a special survey forthwith to be made of all the buildings in the City of London that, from age or other cause, may be supposed to be out of sub stantial repair." Such is the rider to the verdict —a recommendation which must be regarded as conveying a well-merited rebuke. How came it that the buildings in Swan-alley, to say nothing of any others, were not examined before ? They were known to be of remote antiquity—pro bably built immediately after the Great Fire, and one of them, that in ruins, was pre sented a decade or more ago. The locality is the very heart of the City—in the imme diate vicinity of the Mansion-House, within hail of the Bank. In the very nature of things - - _ in such a condition as to call for oversight, and so situated as to be in the way of it. The very contrast they presented to the palatial struc tures of the neighbourhood, one would have thought, would have insured adequate supervision, if civic pride should fail to insure it. Why then were they not duly surveyed ?—why was such an opprobrium to the civic authorities—why was such a painful shock to humane feeling—why was such a sacrifice of precious life not prevented ? The officer of the Commissioners holds himself blameless. Does the blame exclusively rest with his employers ? This much is certain :ifhe is not blameless th© blame rests with them of ap pointing and maintaining such an official ; and if he is blameless they should have seen to an ex tension of his duties even at the cost of an in crease to his salary. The Metropolitan Building Act gives the Com missioners abundant powers of inspection and pre vention. They have the appointment of surveyors —the prescription, we suppose, of the duties of those surveyors—and the power to authorise them to enter any building of the safety of which the latter may entertain doubts—and, on a report of " danger," the further power to take immediate steps to avert a catastrophe, and to give notice to the owner or occupier requiring him forthwith to take down, secure, or repair the endangered and endangering structure. Was it the prescribed duty of their surveyor in this instance to see per sonally to the condition of the houses in Swan alley, as well as elsewhere in his district 1 If so, it is pretty clear he neglected to do his duty ; if not, the Commissioners neglected to do theirs. It is worse than ridiculous, the notion of a surveyor waiting for the police to tell him what, in a com mon-sense view of the matter, a surveyor should ascertain himself. If it was the surveyor's duty he must have been indifferently looked after, and certainly has incurred a heavy responsibility. The public, however, have the materials for form ing an independent judgment before them, and it is too much to expect they should be satisfied with the assurance that "it is my intention to ask for authority to survey the same (the not yet fallen buildings in Swan-alley), in conformity with th• Metropolitan Buildings Act." What with cupidity here and official neglect somewhere, four lives have been lost, and we cannot tell how many endangered. This sort of thing won't do, and nothing must be left undone to prevent its re-occurrence. Such a catastrophe to have for its scene the heart of the great metropolis 1 More than startling ; it is disgraceful ! W. S. WOODIN AT BRIGHTON. Last evening this young and accomplished favou rite of the Londoners began his autumn season in the provinces, not merely successfully, but most triumphantly. It was the first of a " limited num ber of nights" of his glorious and famous Olio of Oddities—performed by that " travelling company" HIMSELF ! upon his own " travelling stage," erected in the grand banquet-hall (George the Fourth's Grand Banquet Hall) in the old Brighton Pavi lion. As a matter of course the room was crowded, as—equally a matter of course—it will not fail to be crowded every night Mr. Woodin chooses to re main " the cynosure of neighbouring eyes " in the great fashionable watering-place of Sussex, once upon a time called Brightlielmstone. How the audience last evening did laugh, to be sure !—as the voluble young Proteus "in his time " (about two hours altogether, the whole wonderful enter tainment !) " played many parts" (some thirty in one song alone, the memorable Loco-loco-Motive Lyric " Off by the Train !")—pattering through it all with an irresistible flow of spirits—spirits the very antithesis of blue-devils—sparkling, gay, de lightful ! Perhaps the greatest success of all, among Mr. Woodin's many marvellous impersona tions (especially with the young ladies of Brighton) is the incomparable Miss Clara Chattaway—with her cambric handkerchief, her ringlets and her white kids, her piano, her cough, and her coquetry The unrivalled polyphonist of his age, fairly took his hearers by storm yesterday. Success goes with him wherever he journeys in his hard-working " holidays"--for he wins it (for his auditors) most Ipleasantly, but (for himself) most laboriously THE BRAZILS. LATEST NEWS. SOUTHAMPTON, SATURDAY MORNING. The Royal Mail steam-ship Tamar, with Brazil and River Plate Mails, is telegraphed as having passed Surat Castle at 9.35. The mails will reach Southampton about noon. A reply has been received to a note addressed by England to Russia, complaining of delays in the execution of certain points of the Treaty of Paris. The Russian reply is said to be in a very sharp tone. The best is done to refute the charges made against the Government, and a counter charge is brought of undue precipitation on the part of Great Britain in sending a squadron to the Black Sea. The Times Paris correspondent (second edi tion) in his letter says— " The news of the dissolution of the Spanish Constituent Cortes has excited no surprise or sensation here, since it has been for some days known that the measure was decided upon. But it is easier to dismiss these Cortes than to as semble others that shall support the present Government. Recent events have so divided the adherents of the constitutional monarchy, that it is reported the elections will be postponed for some months, in order to give time to reunite the party. In that case it is probable that the delay will be longer than the existence of the O'Donnell Cabinet, against which numerous and active enemies combine incessant intrigues, and in which, notwithstanding daily official assurances to the contrary, there are not wanting points of dissension. AUSTRALIA. caved from Austria, showing that they have no intention of evacuating the place soon. The director of the domains of Hanover has issued a notification announcing that in virtue of a convention concluded with the Zollverein ' the duties on breadstuffs and pulse, suspended by a previous decree until the Ist of October next, are to be further suspended until the Ist of January, 1857. A letter from Vienna, in the Cologne Gazette, re peats the assertion that the Austrian troops will not evacuate the principalities until Russia shall have formally consented to give up Bolgrad.. The Emperor of Austria returned to Vienna on the Ist from Gran, and immediately set out for Laxenburg. He was to leave on the following day for Corinthia with the Empress. ARRIVAL OF THE WALTER HOOD. PLYMOUTH, FRIDAY. The Walter Hood has arrived in the Channel. She left Sydney on tho Gth of July. The value of her freight in gold dust and sovereigns is up wards of 23,000/. She landed her mails at Fal mouth. poy,AL BRITISH" BANK. Yesterday afternoon some of the largest shareholders met a portion of the directors of the bank, at the cen tral office, in Threadneedle-street, or. the suggesting of Mr. Elutt, to consult upon the best course to be adopted under the existing state cf their affairs. The consultation lasted about three hours, and the re sult was that without reference to the extent of the lia bilities, which have iidt yet been ascertained, the share holders present unanimously ltitim9,ted their wilfingn est!, in conjunction with the directors, to proYlde the means, by a pro rata contribution, to pay to the deposit and other customers of the bank all immediate instalment of 2s. di. or ss. in the pound, as the commencement of a gra dual liquidation of their respective claims, provided the creditors would unanimously consent to such an arrange ment. This course, it was urged, would prevent any por tion of the assets being swallowed up in expensive legal proceedings, and by making the money in hand, and the realisable property, in addition to the contributions of the shareholders, at once available to the discharge of the debts of the establishments, would be most advan tageous to the creditors themselves, and expedite the final settlement. The meeting being of the na,ttire of a private confer ence reporters were not admitted, and we are indebted to the courtesy of one of the directors, Mr. Gillott, for the above summary of what took place. No intimation has yet been given its to the extent of the assets, but it was stated yesterday, cit Very high authority in the City, that when the bank ciGxed its doors on Wednesday morning there were in its c017.9r8 cash to the extent of 40,0001. It is proper to mention that three of the directors, Messrs. Butt, Gillott, and Hurst, disclaim any share in the bad management — if bad management it should turn out to be—which has led to the catastrophe. They state that they only entered office on the sth of August last, and that rather in the character of a committee of share holders to represent them, and investigate into the actual state of affairs. Under these circumstances no responsibility can attach to them in reference to the accounts put forward at the halt-yearly meeting im mediately preceding their election to the board, and which represented the bank to be in a solvent and flourishing condition. ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE. Lessee and Manager. Mr. Alfre4 Wigan. Tars EVENING TIIE GREEN-EYED MONSTER. After which, MEDEA. To conclude with THE WELSH GIRL. ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPIIITHEATRE. Lessee and Manager, Mr. Wm. Cooke. Shakspeare's Richard the Third illustrated. THIS EVENING, The brilliant gem of London, Shakspeare's RICHARD THE THIRD, with equestrian illustration by Mr. W. Cooke's stud of trained horses. White 'Autrey slal under his royal master, wounded, dying, and dead horses in the Hattie of Bosworth Field, &c. After which, The EQUESTRIAN ACTS in the CIRCLE. To conclude with a Risible Farce. Box-office open from Weven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W. West. Equestrian Director, Mr. W. Cooke, Jun. HIGH. WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. This DAY—Morn. 28 min. aft. s—Evening 46 min. aft. 5 Ta-Moßßow—Morn. 3 min. aft. 6—Evening 24 min. aft. 6 THE WEATHER—SUN OFFICE, Sarrummut 6. THERMOXETER, IN THE SHADE. 60 —highest sineo noon yesterday. 58 —lowest this morning and during the night.. 67 —this day at noon. BAnomETEB, 29.7 S—falling• WIND, &E.—Cloudy weather, with occasional sunshine. STAMPED EDITION OF " THE SUN." The Latest Edition of The San, Stamped, in time for Post, may always be had from half- past 5 till 7 o'clock every evening. Subscribers in the Country will please to observe that the heading " THIRD EDITION" is always to be seen on the papers containing the latest news. If any difficulty be experienced in obtaining that Edition, a communication to The Sun Office will remedy it. Sun Office, 112, Strand. - 4 . i. • , A t LONDON, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1856. It is impossible to estimate too highly the int portance of the contest in which the Representa tives of the people of the "United States are now engaged. Like their English brethren, they are the Legitimate Guardians of the National purse. The power thereby conferred gives them the vast influence which they exercise, and with which they cannot permit any tampering without a complete abdication of their functions, and the surrender not only of their own rights and privileges but those also of their successors, until a revolution should replace them in the aban doned position. In this country the House of Commons regard, with peculiar jealousy, any interference by the co-ordinate branches of the Legislature with money bills. Auy amendment is rejected, as a matter of course, and no discus sions or conference would be tolerated on such a point. The vote must be sanctioned in the very form in which it was transferred to the Upper House, and the most trifling alteration in any rider or clause annexed would be regarded as the virtual rejection of the entire measure. It is even more important that extreme vigi lance should bo exhibited at Washington than in this country. Here, if the Administration adopts a policy opposed to that of the popular branch of the Legislature, it must forthwith retire, mak ing way for a new party, whose views will be more in accordance with those of the tax-paying com munity. No Premier could remain in office even a single day in face of a hostile vote, similar to that passed by the American Representatives. There might be a dissolution—an appeal to the country—but if that turned out unfavourably he must retire. It is very different, indeed, in America. There the President is elected for four years, and however unplpular he may be come—however opposed to the wishes of those by whom he was elected to his high position—he exercises a degree of power far beyond that of any constitutional sovereign. For that time he pursues his own course without caring for opposi tion, and may involve the country in war, or pursue the most reckless policy, without regard to the consequences. General PIERCE is well aware that there is no earthly prospect of his re-election —that he will not even be put forward as a candidate by any party ; and he is striving, like the unjust steward, to make influential friends amongst the friends and advocates of the "domestic Institution." He reads a serious lecture to the representatives, but he does not seem to think of the obvious alter native of averting the impending danger by yield ing himself. Where there are two parties to a question, it is absurd to place all the mischief to one account. Mr. PIERCE explains the serious consequences of stopping the supplies. Why then does he not induce his supporters in the Senate to accept the proviso, or pledge himself not to send the federal troops against the Free- Boilers in Kansas ? Either of these courses would At once get rid of the difficulty. But F. PIERCE is determined to obtain a victory, and is contented with protesting against the obstinacy of those who will not come into his peculiar views. The representatives are, h owever, nobly dis charging the duty they owe t o t h emselves and to their country. They have exhibited an un bending resolution to brave all dangers rather than relinquish a single point in the position they deliberately and advisedly assumed. Al though they have not called for the abolition of COURT CIRCULAR. BALMORAL, SEPT. 4. Her Majesty the Queen drove out yesterday, attended by the Marchioness of Ely. The Prince Consort went out on the hill deer stalking. Despatches were sent yesterday from the Colonial office to the Governor of Canada and to the Governor of the Cape of Good Hope. Despatches were received from the Governor of the West Cuaq of Africa. His Excellency the Russian Minister and the Countess Chreffs )witch have arrived at the R o y a l Vi ctor i a Hotel, Leonard's-on:Sea. Viscount and Viscountess Pal merston are staying at the same establishment. The Duke and Duchess of Atholl are at p resent enter taining a large party of distinguished v i s i tors at Blair. Atholl. There has beer a great display of Highla n d games at the Castle during the past week. The Marquis of Lansdowne has gone on a tour of visits in Scotland. Miss Florence Nightingale is at present sojourni ng a t Malvern, for the purpose of recovering her health. APPROACHING MARRIAGES IN HIGH LIFE.—A m a . trimonial alliance is arranged, and will shortly take place between Sir F. Foster, Bart., and the Hon. Miss Mulles, daughter of Lord and Lady Sondes. The Hon. A. Bar rington is about to bestow her hand upon A. Sartoris, Esq., formerly of the 12th Lancet% SWITZERLAND. The Moniteur of yesterday contains the following telegraphic despatch, received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs from the French Minister at Borne : " BERNE, Sept. 3.—To-day, at two o'clock in the morning, an insurrection broke out at Neuf chatel. The mountaineers of the Val de Verrieres surprised the city and the castle. Messrs. Piaget and Humbert, with several other officials of the canton, are their prisoners. It is said that the Royalist party is at the head of the movement. The republicans of the Chaux-de-Fonds are march ing in a column to deliver their chiefs and retake the city. The federal council has charged Vice- President Fornerod and Colonel Frei-Herose to proceed to the spot, where as federal commissioners they will re-establish the authority of the Govern ment. Four battalions and a few pieces of artil lery from the camp at Yuerdun are placed at their disposal. The ♦anguard is expected to reach the Neufchatel territory by 4 o'clock this afternoon. It is hoped that they will arrive in time to prevent any collision in the streets of Neufchatel between the republicans of the Chaux-de-Fonds and the mountaineers of Verrieres, who have entrenched themselves behind barricades." Later and authentic accounts have been received stating that the castle and town of Neufchatel were recaptured by the republican mountaineers of Neuf chatel, without the aid of the Federal power. It is said that in this operation 12 of the Prussian party were killed. The royalist movement having thus utterly failed, it is exceedingly unlikely that any further conflict will take place, as the federal authority will un doubtedly take precautions against renewed vio lence. FRANCE. PARIS, FRIDAY EVENING. The Emperor and Empress (says the Messager of Bayonne) were to have taken a marine excursion on Monday on board the Newton, but in conse quence of the storm which blew during the previous night it was deferred. In the afternoon their Ma jesties took a walk towards the lighthouse of Biarritz. On passing before a small cottage on the downs their Majesties saw a poor woman who .trur with a child in her arms, ff,Ts . crying piteously. On being questioned a ,+,, the cause of her grief she said iLas ner child was very ill, and would die for the want of medical assistance. The Empress as a mother entered into the feelin g s of the poor peasant, and told her to follow her with her child, at the same time telling her not to give way to despair. Their Majesties walked hastily towards the villa, fol lowed by the peasant woman, and the physician of the Prince Imperial being sent for, soon prescribed for the sick child. The Empress dismissed the poor woman with a handsome present, telling her that the physician would visit the child every day. On Tuesday afternoon her Majesty took her bath in the sea, after which, accompanied by the Empe ror, she took a long walk in the neighbourhood of Biarritz. The health of their Majesties and of the Prince Imperial is excellent. BOURSE, Sept. s.—The following were the last quotaaons : Cash. fr. a. End of Month. 4i per Cents 94 95 —f. —a. 3 - per Cents 7') 50 70 85 New Loan 7O 50 Bank Shares 4,125 Roman Credit Mobilier 1,640 Austrian Belgian Fives .. Spanish Threes Piedmontese(s). 92 Rome Debt 401 RAILWAYB-POB CASE. fr. o. fr. a. Ch1emma.......»......1,340 — Western... Northern ... 1,010 Btraabtug Lyons 1,340 New Ditto nediterranean 1,762 50 Grand Central Lyons Geneva ...... 790 Taste Cette 740 Austrian Com. 875 PRUSSIA. A letter from Berlin of the 2d says :—"Great activity is displayed in the different ministries in preparing bills to be presented to the Chambers in the next session. Amongst them is one on patents, and another for largely increasing the Prussian fleet. The trousseau of the Princess Louisa of Prussia is to be publicly exposed next week. The marriage of the princess with the Prince Regent of Baden is to take place on the 20th September. People persist in saying that the Queen of England will come to Berlin OR the occasion, in compliance with an intimation from the Prince of Prussia in his last journey to London. The Prince of Coburg Gotha has passed through this city on his way to the province of Prussia to be present at the military manoeuvres. Prince Maurice of Al tenburg has left Potsdam to make a journey to the East. The prince, who serves in the regiment of hussars of the guard, has obtained leave of absence to February, 1857. The Prussian commissioner for the regularisation of the navigation of the Danube, M. Bitterr, still remains in this capital waiting for instructions. It is said that the labours of the commission are stopped by the delay in the regularisation of the frontiers of Bessarabia. It having been rumoured that several cases of cholera had broken out in the city, the authorities have caused an investigation to be made, and the result is not only that the rumour is void of all foundatio n , but that there is nothing to indi catethat an invasion of the malady is probable." The Gazette of Vorthiin Germany says :--" The Consistory of the province of Prussia has sent to the clergy of the province a circular, according to the terms of which the prohibition of the marriage of a noble with a female of the class of peasants, or petite bourgeoisie, still exists, notwithstanding Art. 4of the Constitution. This law has been several times applied, and has been recognised by the Minister of Justice." SPAIN. The Madrid Gazette of the Ist says that the Espana fals e ly asserted on the Friday before that its number of the 30th ult. had been seized for, having published au article defending the Duke de Valencia, and that:as this " wasconduct calling for censure, the civil governor of the province had thought right to punish the journal by a fine of 500 reals." The other Madrid journals contain nothing of political interest. At San Lucan the fete of the Duchess de Moutpensier had been cele lrated with great pomp, with bull-fights, Arc. Some bandits in the neighbourhood of Malaga had carried off a notable personage named Espinosa, of Aloca, and had, after obtaining 9,000 piastres for his ransom, barbarously put him to death. A letter from St. Petersburg says :—" A propo sition of the Council of the Empire giving new facilities for the importation of foreign goods has been sanctioned by the Emperor. In virtue of it goods can remain in entrepot for fifty days after their arrival on payment of moderate duties." A letter from Ancona, in the Opinione of Turin, of the 3d, state s th a t th e Austrians have established a new battery at Ancona, near the light-houses, and exchanged all the old guns for new ones re. THE MOORS. The reports from the moors still continue of the same unsatisfactory character. l'he weather is magnificent, but the birds are wanting. On the Lagganauld shoot ings Lord Henry Bentinek had, on the 22d, 48 brace of grouse, good birds ; on the 25th, in tNO hours' shoot ing, 23 brace. On the same moors J. H. Hall, Esq., - it'll enjoys fair sport. On the 221 he bagged 26 braise grouse ;on the 23d, in three hours, 16 brace; on the 25th, n brace ; and on the 26th, in ose hour, 6 brace. Mr. Steuart, of Auchlunkart was on the Buck moors, the property of Mr. Gordon, of Craig, on the 20th, when he killed 8 brace grouse. On the Auchlunkart moors on the 23d he killed 7 brace ; and on the 25th on the Lesmurdie moors, in three hours he bagged 8 brace. The Messrs. Callwell were out on the Glenlivat hill on the first of the week, and killed about 70 brace of grouse. During the first eight days of the sport the party killed about 200 brace. On the Glentraun shootings, in Badenoch, the party have been shooting on an average 15 brace a-day. The Kincraig party took to hare shoot ing on the 27th, and bagged 227, which they mostly distributed among the tenants on the estate. They have not since tried the grouse, but have been amusing themselves fishing. Our correspondent in Aberneathy, writing on Friday, reports more favourably as to grouse shooting in the lower Culnakyle moors during the past week, although he says the general cry there, as well as in other places, is that the young birds are scarce and rarely to be met with, and that the old ones are remarkably wild. He adds—J. W. Eyton, Esq., T. L. Fitzhugh, Esq., and T. Ince, Esq., together shot 28 brace grouse and 81 brace black game on Friday, the 223 ; and on Saturday, the following day, J. W. Eyton, Esq., and party from Carrbridge took to ptarmigan shooting in Ben Baynach and killed 13 brace ptarmigan, T. L. Fitzhugh, E=q., taking to the moors and killing 30 brace grouse. On the 25th J. W. Eyton, Esq., tried angling in the Spey, and caught one very nice fish ; and on the 26th, Mr. Eyton killed 26 brace grouse ; Mr. Fitzhugh, 151 ; and Mr. Ince, 81. On the 27th, J. W. Eyton, T. L. Fitzhugh, and T. Ince, Esqrs., together, killed 181 brace grouse, 51 black game, 1 duck, 1 teal, and 1 hare. From the Doirbeg Lodge our reports are not so good this week. On Monday the 25th, G. H. Thompson, Esq., killed 22 brace grouse ; G. Greenall, Esq b; P • ; 8 brace on the 27th.—Banff Journal. PARTRIDGE SHOOTlNG.—Sportsmen bad a fine opening for their sport on Monday last, although, in some parts, there was a few afternoon showers. The coveys appear to be large, the birds well grown, and very strong on the wing. The lateness of the harvest, in some degree, will interfere witk the operations of "ay dog and my gun ;" but it is anticipated that, in a fortnight's time, the fields will be cleared, and then sporting will begin in good earnest.—Shrewsbury Chronicle. CuR HUNTING.—Cub hunting commenced in Notting hamshire, a few days ago, under most excellent auspices. Viscount Galway, M.P., G. S. Foljambe, Esq., and Francis John Foljambe, Esq., all arrived from their an• nual visit to the sea-side to be present and enjoy the sport. From inquiries we have made, and the information which has reached us from various quarters in this im mediate neighbourhood, where " Reynard deigns to dwell," we are induced to believe there are a greater number of the juvenile branches of this family this year than usual, which, in time, will afford more sport to the lovers of the chase, not only in cub-hunting but in the regular season of hunting. At one period it was feared that the intersection of this district by the Great Northern and the Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincoln,hire railways would be detrimental to the sport, but, we believe, hitherto very little inconvenience has been suffered thereby; on the contrary, the facilities these respective lines have afforded to the lovers of the chase resident at a distance has enhanced the value of the hunt, by al lowing gentlemen a favourable opportunity of following one of the first pack of foxhounds in the kingdom on the most advantageous terms. During the five or six days ...v uno re gularly been sacrificed, and on one occasion two. We hear also a favourable account from the district hunted by Captain Williams, and we wish them one and all the most excellent sport throughout, the approaching hunting season.—Nottingham Journal. MkRKET NEWS.—(This Day.) COVENT GARDEN. Large supplies of fruit and vegetables were on sale to. day, and a full average business was transacted. In prices scarcely any change took place. FRUIT. Pine apples,per lb. 3s 03 to 6s l Coloni a l do., ea. is Od to 3s od' Grapes, per lb. 2s Od to 5s Od Foreign do Os Od to Os Od Melons, each 2B Od to 5s Od Peaches, p. doz 108 to 2080 d Nectarines, do. 6s Od to 15s Od Apples, p. h. sv. 3s Od to 5s Od Pears, per doz. 3s Od to 6s Od Orange; per 100 308 03 to Os Lemons, p. doz. 1s Od to 2s Od Apri cots, p. doz. 2s Od to 4s Od Cherries, per lb. is to 3s Od i VEGET Filberts, p. doz. lbs 6d to is Cobnuts, do., Os Od to Os Od Almonds, p. lb. Os Od to Os Od Walnuts, per 100 Od to Oi Od Figs, per doz 2s to 6s Od Strawberries, per pottle Od to Od Gooseberries, per half sieve ....2s Od to 4s Od Currants, p. do. 2s 6d to 5s Od Plums, per do. 4s Od to 78 Od Green gages, do. 4s Od to 78 Od Raspberries, p. potl. 6d to 8d Greens, per doz. bunches Os Od to Os Od Cabbages, per doz. 9d to is 6,1 Savoy do., p. do. Os Od to Os Cod Cauliflowers, p. do. 28 Od to 6& Brocoli, per do. Os Od to Os Ot I Old potatoes, per ton Os to 0- New do., per d0....50s to 90-' Peas, per quart ...9d to is Od French beans, p. do 2s Od to 3s, Turnips ' new, per bunch 4d to 6d Carrots, per do sd to 8,1 Cucumbers, each 4d to is Oil Garlic, per lb. 6d to Os 8d Spinach, p. sieve Is Od to I s Sorrel, per do Od to Os Brus. sprouts, p. do Os to O. Old onions, p. bushel Os to 0 Now do., per bunch 2d to 631 Leeks, per do ... 2d to 3d 'ABLE M. Shallots, per bunch 4d to 6d Elorseraddisb, per do. 2s to 4s Parsley, per do. 2d to 3d Celery, per do Os 9d to is 6d Endive, per doz. 3s Od to 4s Od Beet, per doz. is 0.1 to 2 , , Od Parsnips, per do. Os Ocl to Os Small salad, p. pun. 2d to 3d Mushrooms, p. potl. 186 d to 3s Artichokes, each 4d to 6d Cabbage lettuces, per score Os 411 to Os id Radishes, per doz. hands 6d to is Oct Tomatoes, per d0z....2s to 3s Walnuts p. hf. sv. 2s Od to 4s Chillies, per 100 Os Od to Os Od Capsicums, per 100 Os Od to Os Rhubarb, p. bundle 4d to 8d Asparagus, per 100 Os Oct to Os Sea kail, per pun. is Od to 3s NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL. Turkey Poults, Os Od to Os Od ; Geese, 5s Od to 78 each ; Ducks, 2s 3d to 3s Od ; wild do., Os Od to Os to 0.1 ; rab bits, is to is 6d each ; Pigeons, 6d to 8d each ; large Surrey Fowls, Os Od to Os ; middling, Os Od to Os Od ; Chickens, is 9d to 25 3d ; Capons, 3s Od to 4s ed ; Hares, 2s 61 to 3s 6d ; Grouse, 2s 3d to 2s 9d each ; Pheasants, Os 0.1 to Os Od ; Partridges, Os 01 to Os to Od ; Guinea Fowls, is 9d to 3s Od ; Roasting pigs, Os Od to Os Od each. Ostend fresh butter, lls 6d to 13s Od ; English do., 12s to 15s 6d por dozen lbs. ; English eggs, Os to 103 Od ; French do., 6x 01 to 7s per 120; Leverets, Os Od to Os each. NEWPORT. Beef, from 3s 2d to 4s 6d ; mu;,ton, 33 6d to 4s 8d ; lamb, 4s Od to 5s Od ; veal, 33 8d to 4s 6d; pork, 3s 4d to 4s 6d per Ms., by the carcase. WRITECHAPEL. Beef from 33 01 to 4s 6d ; mutton, 3s 4d to 4s 81; lamb, 3a 10d to 58 Od ; veal, 3s 6d to 4s 6d ; pork, 3s 4d to 4s 6d per Blbs., by the carcase. BILLINGSGATE. Turbots, 2s Od to 15s ; Brills, is Od to 7s each; Salmon, is Od to is 3d per lb ; Cod Fish, is to 10s Od each; Soles, 3d to is 3d per pair ; Eels, 8d to is per lb ; Lobsters, 6d to 2s 6d; Crabs, 6d to 2s 6d ; Whitings, 3s Od to 12s per doz. ; Common Oysters, 12s to 16s ; Natives, 40s to —s per bsh. , Mackerel, 308 to s per 100 ; Smelts, is 6d to 2s 6d per doz. ; Skate, 6(1, to Od per lb; Shrimps, is 6d to 2s 6d per gallon ; Bloaters 8s 01 to 12s 01 per 100 ; Fresh Herrings, 8; to Os per 100; Scotch do., Od; Sprats, Os Od to Os Od pet bushel ; Doreys, is to lOs each ; Haddocks, 65 to 12s per doz. ; Pike 6d; Sturgeon, 6d per lb ; Prawns, 2s 6(1 to 6s; Mullets, Os 6d to 2s 6d each; Plaice, 6d to 1s each; Halibut, 6d pet lb ; Flounders, is 6d to Os Od per dos. ; salt fish, Od to Od per lb. BREAD. The prices of wheaten bread in the metropolis are from 9id to 10d; of household ditto, 8d to 9d per 4 lb loaf. HIDES AND SKINS. Market hides, 561 b to 641 b, 4d to Od ; 641 b to 721 b, 4d to 01; 721 b to 801 b, 4id to 4id ; 801 b to 881 b, 4id to 5d ; 881 b to 951 b, 5d to s.id ; 961 b to 1041 b, 5.101 to 50 ; 1041 b to 1121 b to —d ; upwards, —d to —d ; Horse hides, 6s 6d to 7s Od; calf skins, light, 2s 01 to 3s 6d ; ditto, full, 8s Od to Os Od; Polled Sheep, 3s 6d to 48 3d ; Bents, Os Od to Os Oct ; Half-breds, 3s Od to 3s 4ci ; Downs, 2s 6d to 3s Od ; Shearlings, Os Od to Os Od; Lambs, 2s 6d to 48 6d. HAY MARKETS. SMITHFIELD.—Meadow hay, 31 Os to 5/ 10s ; clover, 41 4s to 6/ 10s; and straw, 11 8s to 11 13s per load. A full average supply, and a sluggish demand. CIIMBERLAND.—Meadow hay, 31 54 to Si 12s; clover, 4143 to 61 10s ; and straw, 11 Os to 1114 s per load. Trade dull, at late rates. WHITECHAPEL.--bloadow hay, 31 Os to 5/ 10s; clover, 41 Os to 6/ 103 ; and straw, 1/ 8s to 11 13s per lead. Both hay and straw moved off slowly. Prices, however, were supported. STATUE OF SIR C. NAPIER.—The pedestal for the re ception of the statue of Sir C. Napier was placed in its position in Trafalgar-square on Thursday, and to-day the statue is expected to be also put in its position. The bronze equestrian statue of Lord Hardinge, now being cast at Birmingham, will, in the course of a few weeks, be placed on the vacant pedestal on the north side of the square, parallel with that of George the Fourth, previous to being sent to Calcutta, where it is to be erected, to commemorate his lordship's Indian victories. MEETING AT ST. MARTIN'S HALL. Last night a meeting of the depositors in the Royal British Bank was held at St. Martin's-ball, Long-acre. There was a most numerous attendance, the room in which the meeting was held being most inconveniently crowded. There was a pretty general call for an ad journment to the larger hall, but it was ascertained that it could not be got that evening. Mr. WYLD, of Charing-cross, who was called to the chair, said that as this was a most important meeting, which embraced legal considerations, he hoped none but depositors were present, and that all others would abstain from taking part in the proceedings. (Hear, hear.) They were aware that within the last two or three days the Royal British Bank had failed. It had a capital of 300,0001., of which 150,000/. had been called up, and it would appear from statements which appeared in the public prints, that the whole of that capital had been lost. Every one must have been surprised when they found that the bank suspended payment on Wed nesday last. The object of the present meeting was to endeavour to obtain a return of the money paid in by the depositors without the intervention of law. (Cheers.) They were all, perhaps, aware that steps had been al ready commenced to obtain a fiat of bankruptcy against the bank. There were always certain gentlemen ready to take advantage of occurrences of this kind—(hear) — but he hoped they would be able to get more speedy and satisfactory results for the depositors—many of whom, in different parts of the metropolis, were subjected to great misery and inconvenience by the failure of the bank—in another way than by a recourse to legal pro ceedings under the Winding-up Act. Mr. Sheridan, of the City, would inform them that some 200 depositors and shareholders met in the City that day, and they dele gated a committee of five gentlemen to look after the affairs of the bank. These gentlemen had some communi cation with the directors, and were empowered to inves tigate some portion of the accounts. But it was felt that a sommittee appointed in a hasty manner like that would not possess that weight and authority with the directors and shareholders which a committee appointed by so large a meeting as this would have. It might be said they had no right to demand this investigation, but he held that the bank was in the position of a merchant who failed, and it was usual when a merchant failed for the creditors to demand an investigation into the cause of the suspension, and on the present occasion there was a pretty numerous body of creditors to make that demand. If the present meeting appointed a committee to act on their behalf they would be able to ascertain the available assets of the bank ; and if the statement which appeared in a leading journal of that morning was correct, that the bank being under charter they could only come on the assets in the first instance, and could not make a demand on the shareholders till those assets were exhausted, it was most desirable and important to ascertain at once what were the really available assets of the bank. (Cheers.) The shareholders they knew were liable to the last farthing of their property to make good the debts of the bank. (Cheers.) If they at once rushed into law they would incur expense and would be a long time out of their money, whereas by communicating with the directors , and adopting a proper and judicious course they might be able to obtain in a short time ksatisfactory settlement of the claims on the bank. (Cheers.) The investigation eeeteis }1.,1 falran plans woo nnly auporficial, hut he believed it disclosed a variety of transactions, some of which would not bear the light as they ought to do, and proved that the bank speculated in objects which did not legitimately come within the scope of bank ing transactions. (Hear, hear.) However that might be, their first duty was to appoint a committee, and next to adopt such measures as might be necessary to obtain the immediate repayment of their money to the depositors and customers of the bank. (Cheers.) After the meeting of that evening, he hoped some other bank might come forward to aid and assist the British Bank, as the London and Westminster Bank on a former occasion came forward to obviate the inconve nience which arose from the stoppage of a private bank. He knew that great distress and inconvenience was occa sioned, especially at the other side of the river,' by the failure of the bank, and he therefore, in conjunction with Mr. Taylor, took on himself the responsibility of calling the present meeting. (Cheers.) Mr. SHERIDAN said that at the meeting to which the chairman referred there were some 150 or 200 gentlemen present, and they placed him in the chair. They asked the directors what they proposed to do, and the directors did not seem to know what to reply. They, therefore, re solved to take the matter into their own hands, and act for themselves. They selected a committee of a temporary character, consisting of himself, Mr. Brown, Mr. Wake field; Mr. Singley, and Mr. Mitchell to act for them. The committee immediately took steps to collect as many shareholders as they could, in order to obtain from them some explanation as to the affairs of the bank, and this day a meeting of directors and shareholders, consisting of some 80 persons—no very large meeting certainly, but sufficient perhaps to test the feeling of the general body —was held. They heard of the meeting which was to be held there that night, and when they were asked what they proposed to do, made a proposition with which he thought the meeting would be tolerably well satisfied. The proposal of the directors and shareholders then was this, that if the depositors would only give them a little time they would pay every one in full. It was urge(lupen the directors that they should afford some immediate re lief to the depositors who were in the greatest distress— that the poorest should be paid first and the richest de• positors afterwards. It seemed only fair that the (It pa- Biters who had received none of the profits of the bank should be first paid. (Cheers.) He must do the share holders present the justice of saying that they declared themselves ready to pay lip their shares, and would find 100,0001. in three weeks if it was wanted. (Cheers.) If the shareholders were willing to meet the depositors in that way, the depositors ought to meet them in a corresponding spirit. (Cheers.) One gentle man proposed togive 5,001. himself that night. (Cheers, and cries of "Name.") Mr. Alderman Kennedy. (Cheers.) It was proposed that two of the committee and two of the shareholders should have access to the bank books, which was acceded to. (Cheers. The proposition made by the directors and shareholders was to pay 54. in one month ; ss. in three months ; ss. in six months ; and the balance in nine months. (This announcement was received with general cheeriag.) The question which this meeting bad to consider was, whether it would not be more for their interest to make an arrange ment of this kind than to rush into the Court of Chan cery, where they would be kept out of their money for five or six years. (Hear, hear, hear.) The Tipperary Bank bad been put into Chancery long ago, and vet only 2s. 6d. in the pound had been paid. He would suggest, then, that the best course to adopt was to give the directors a little time ; and . as an extra gua- rantee he added a proviso that the directors should give bills of exchange under the seal of the company to the depositors for the sums due. To that the directors gave their unanimous assent, provided the thing could be done legally. (Hear, hear.) He had now told them the real gist of what took place, and he hoped they would think it satisfactory. Mr. BURCHETT said he had been at the bank the whole of yesterday and that day, having a large stake in the concern, and he could assure the meeting that it was the feeling of the directors to meet the depositors in an ho nourable way, and to avoid, if possible, the necessity of litigation. (Hear, hear.) He believed the depositors would not be disappointed as to one iota of their claims. (Hear, hear.) Mr. R. TAYLOR said he did not believe there occurred in history a circumstance which entailed greater dis tress on their hard-working and industrious people than the stoppage of the Royal British Bank. (Hear.) And the fact of their keeping open till the 3d of the month, when so many persons, rich and poor, had to deposit money to meet their liabilities on the 4th, would almost justify him in the use of a term, which, however, in order that they might discuss the subject in a calm tone of mind, he would not give utterance to. (Hear.) Well knowing the suffering which was caused in Lambeth, he readily joined with Mr. Wyld, to whom the suggestion was due, in calling this meeting. He hoped the result of it would be that they would show to the world that they could conduct this matter as men of business and commercial men, without having recourse to lawyers. I (Cheers.) For this purpose he proposed the following resolution, " That a committee of depositors be and is hereby formed, for the purpose of obtaining an immedi ate investigation into the affairs of the Royal British Bank, and be empowered to take such steps, legal or otherwise, as may be necessary for obtaining the payment of deposits with as little delay as possible." (Cheers.) Mr. HEARNE seconded the motion. Mr. JACKSON said he was unfortunately a depositor to a large amount, and he quite agreed in the tone adopted by the previous speakers, but he wished to know whe ther they were to understand that the terms proposed by ___ _ ~~_ the directors were binding on the other shareholders in their joint capacity. It behoved the meeting to take care what it was doing. Mr. SHERIDAN said that at the meeting which was held that day, which was legally convened by the Bohol tors of the bank and composed of some of the leading -hareholdera, they declared themselves as one man to be ready to pay fully on their shares. (Cheers.) Mr. JACKSON thought such a proposition ought not to be received by this meeting as valid. (Oh, oh.) He wanted to know on what principles the committee now appointed were to act. (Loud cries of "Sit down.") Mr. ALLEN said that he was greatly interested in the proceedings, as the secretary of a society which had • large sum of money deposited in the bank, and should suggest that the words "legally or otherwise" should be left out of the resolution. (Cheers.) The committee would see if the directors and sbareh olders would carry out their pledge. If not, they could they. have recourse to the worst remedy of all to compel them to pay---a recourse t law. (Hear.) Mr. TAYLOR said he had no objection to omit the words. (Cheers.) The resolution was then put and carried, with only one dissentient, amidst loud cheers. TlJe following gentlemen were then appointed a com mittee to carry out the object of the resolution :—Mr. Wyld, to represent the Strand district ; Mr. Sheridan for the City ; Mr. Taylor, for Lambeth ; Mr. Richard -cm for Pimlico ; Mr. Foster, of St. John's-gate, for Islingt >n ; Mr. Drew for Holborn ; Mr. Richardson for Piccadilly ; Mr. George Healy for the Borough. It was understood that no shareholder or solicitor Was to be on the committee. Mr. MITCHELL was uominated for the Piccadilly dis trict, but his name was objected to on the ground of his being a sOcitor. Mr. SHERID.O . said that the Bank placed one of their rooms at the dispOal of the committee, so that they would be at no expense. It was resolved that at ap.7 future meeting of deposit; tors no person would be admitted without his passbook, or some other satisfactory proof that he was a depositor. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated th• proceedings. FATAL COLLISION IN - THE CHANNEL' PLYMOUTH, FRIDAY EVENIN4. The pilot sloop Perseverance brought in here this ar• ternoon the master, mate, and 10 of the crew, with 10 passengers, being all who are supposed to be saved from the ship Ocean Home, which left Rotterdam on the Ist instant with 105 souls. The Ocean Home belonged to Brunswick, State of Maine, 646 tons, Captain A. 1 1 ' Merryman, and was laden with a general cargo of mad' der, gin, wine, block tin, &c., and bound to New York; crew, including officers, 17 ; passengers (men, women, and children). 88. This morning she was going down the Channel under all possible sail, royals, topgallant , studding sails, &c., wind S.E. by S. on the port qua y ' ter ; and at 20 minutes past 2 o'clock, , when the Lizard bore north, distant about 25 miles, was run into on the north bow by the ship Cherubim, of 2,000 tons, froM New York for London. The foremast of the Ocean Home was carried over the off side, and she went down in about 20 minutes. Seven of the men jumped instantly into the rigging of the Cherubim. Most of the passengers ware asleep 10 their berths, but 10 contrived, with three of the crew, to get into a quarter-boat, and in a sinking state to join the Cherubim, which was then at some distance. By the concassion the windlass was driven on the forehatcht which prevented the seamen below from coming on deck. Captain Merryman ran to the after hatch to call the passengers, and was taken down with the ship, after being entangled with the rigging; he came to the surface, caught hold of a piece of wood, and then of a cabin-door , which supported him four hours, when he, with the mate, who was saved in a similar manner, was rescue d by the Cherubim's boat. The second mate and two hands left the Ocean Houle in one of the boats, but it is supposed that they perished. The Cherubim, Captain Smith, of Richmond, United States, has a general cargo and a number of passengers , among whom are the widow and five children of the late British Consul at New York, who died very auddenfi 14 days after sailing. The cutwater of this ship is knocked away and souse of the trenails and butts started, but she has proceede d up Channel. LIST OP SAVED. Crew—Capt. A. H. Merryman, chief officer, Shields; ship's cook, D. Reed ; passengers' cook, J. Scott • see' men—J. Anderson, A. Aspigoin, C. Anderson, J.'pe' ton, E. Brown, C. Rash, S. Kull, and J. Cunningham & Passengers—W. Makey, D. Andersen, G. \Virden , K. Acmalac,A. Kelley, M. Dabant, A. Walssen, G. Vensink, H. J. Tet Slaa, and G. J. Ter Horst. The crew of the Ocean Home, in charge of the Awe' rican Consul, and the passengers, in charge of the ship- Iwrecked Mariners' Society, have been safely lodged ati the Sailors' Home. INAUGURATION OF THE NEW MU HALL AT BIRMINGHAM. • BIRMINGHAM, FRIDAY EvENiNa• The concluding concert took place last evening, an attracted a very large audience. The most noticeable vocal pieces were Madame Novello's " Ocean ! tho' mighty monster," and Miss Dolby's singing of the eves' ing prayer from " Eli." Nothing this excellent artiste has done throughout the festival—and she has been sing' ing her best—made a greater impression than did thil air ; anything more charming could not be imagined ; it was encored with acclamations. The overtures tn, " Der Freischutz " and " Zampa " were finely play er by the Orchestral Union, but the great feature of the night was Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony, given wit h a delicacy and precision truly enchanting. Mr. Simm s again exhibited the powers of the new organ ; and af though his selection of pieces was little to our mina' and we dare say as little so to himself, they were so 114. ried as fully to insure a perfect appreciation of the instrw meat. To Mr. Simms and Mr. Alfred Mellon the di' rectors owe much ; and music in Birmingham has gel r ., another home. Let us hope that regular practice, A: distinguished from spasmodic gettings up of good chore, works, will be the order of the day. A more admirable room for musical purposes cannot be, and we are glad to find the London Orchestral Union give a series of coo: certs in it, commencing on the 15th, who will be assisted by Picco, the blind artiste, whose performances la st night gave lively satisfaction. A supplementary exhibition of the organ took play„ on Friday morning, before the directors and a few pri'" . leged friends, when Mr. Henry Smart improvised to the great delight of those present, and proved himself a fi t exponent of the qualities of this fine instrument. th', ° _, l3 . their hall and th e i r organ th e di rec t ors may we ll pride themselves. Having carefully abstained from the el' pression of more than a general opinion, at the outset, ag to the fitness of the hall for the purposes intended, W e have no hesitation in saying that the result of the tarn days' performance has been to convince us that in that respect it is a complete success. Its fine acoustic' properties were tested to the full extent this morning ; whilst Mr. Sma r t p res ided a t th e organ th e ball wa g emptp, yet there was neither echo nor vibration percept' ible to the smallest extent. Mr. Cranston may now congratulate himself on double success—the construction of a hall which has d e " lighted everybody who has witnessed it. With this an doubt novelty has very much to do, whilst the adaptah, i ' lily of an open•timbered roof for a music hall is by thin experiment rendered certain. To a man who has don ° so much it is scarcely necessary'that we should sugges t the imperfect lighting of the orchestra; as viewed front the stalls opposite its occupants are in shadow. Amongst the company present last evening we noticed Lord Lyttelton, Mr. Adderley, M.P., and the Mrs. Adderley, the Hon. Mr. Lyttelton, the Mayor gh Birmingham, and Mrs. Hodgson, &c. Of the pecuniary results of the festival we have no in' formation. THE CLERICAL DIMOULTY IN CLERKO WELL, -OPINION OF SIR F. KELLY. It has already been stated that some difficulties W e presented themselves in the way of the election of an in' cumbent minister of the parish of St. James, Clerked" well, which has become vacant during the last few week° by the death of the Rev. W. E. L. Faulkner, M-4 4. • Hitherto the right of the parishioners to elect a minister has been undisputed, and when in 1849 a vacancy arcae there was a severe contest between Mr. Fatllkner and Dr. Dillon. The votes of the parishioners were taken ; Mr. Faulkner was successful, and he held the incein' bency of the parish until the day of his death. Up o n the death of Mr. Faulkner, two gentlemen immediatelf offered themselves to the parishioners, namely, the Rey IL Roberts, M.A., of Magdalene College, Oxford, wh o has for some time bee n th e cura t e o f t h e parish, and to° Rev. R. Maguire, 8.A., of Trinity C o ll ege , D u bli n , er cretary to the Islington Protestant Association. The necessary steps were about being taken for the election of an incumbent, when an objection was made that 11, Sir B. H a ll' s act o f l ast year the power of election b a d passed from the parishioners to the newly-elected vestry', Under these circumstances Messrs. Jones and King, th churchwardens, thought it advisable to take the o pinion of Sir F. K e lly u p on th e su bj ec t. H av i ng set f ort h the past cirmstances of the parish and the mode in which elections have hitherto b een con d uc t e d, th ey say : " Your opinion is therefore requested : " Whether the parishioners and inhabitants paying to the church and poor have the right and po wer of elect ing and appointing a minister of the church of St. Jament at Clerkenwell, and the chapel of St. James, Pentonville, as heretofore? " And if they have : "Whether it will be by single voting or under Sturgeo Bourse's Act, which gives plural voting for every 251• up to six votes ; or . " Whether the power of electing and appointing the minister is now vested in the vestrymen under the Metropolis Local Management Act Amendment I" Upon this case Sir Fitzroy Kelly has forwarded to the churchwardens the following opinion, which will be especially important to parishes which, like Clerken• well, have enjoyed the privilege of electing their owe incumbents : "If the right to nominate the incumbent be still in the parishioners, it must be exercised according to the decision of the Exchequer in 1763, and in single votes, and not under Sturges Bourne's Act. "But it appears to me, upon the beat consideration I have been able to bestow upon the Metropolis Local Management Acts, that the right of election has passed from the parishioners to the new vestry, under the let 2d, and 3d sections of the 19th and 20th Vic. c. 112. I must add, however, that this construction is open to so much doubt that as the question is of great import' once, the parishioners would be perfectly justified in taking the opinion of the Court of Queen's Bench before they surrender the right of election to the new vestry. In consequence of this opinion the election will in all probability be delayed. HAYMARKET THEATRE. Shakespere's "As You Like It" was on Thursday evening performed at this thextra for tho purpose, of in• troducing a Miss Booth to a London audience. The jiung lady has all the requisites for an actress, namely, pleasing and expressive features, a graceful deportment, and a good now of spirits ; and, in the difficult part she had chosen for her first appearance, Rosalind, they were all required. On her first entry she was ♦ery cordially received, and during the play she frequently elicited loud applause by the effectiveness of her acting. Miss Booth has every reason to congratulate herself on the success she achieved and with patient study and practice she may secure for herself a good position in the profession she has chosen. Mr. Howe sustained the part of Jacques very judiciously ; and the Orlando of Mr. W. Farren was more than respectable. Mr. Compton's Touchstone was a masterly performance ; it was quite equal to his Dogberry in " Much Ado about Nothing," and this is saying a great deal, for unques tionably there is no actor that can approach him in that part at present on the London stage. The little part of Adam was beautifully sustained by Mr. Chippendale ; indeed it was the effort of a consummate artiste. The other parts in the comedy were well filled. The house was crowded in every part, and at the rising of the curtain standing room was at a premium. The talented lessee richly merits this success. TH. STEAM-SHIP CONSTITUTION. WEST HARTLEPOOL, Sept. 3.—The fine iron screw steam-ship Constitution, the pioneer of a new line of steamers between Antwerp and New York, arrived in West Hartlepool on Monday last, for the purpose of Laing docked and finally surveyed by Lloyd's, prior to her departure on her first voyage to New York. The Constitution was built at Amsterdam, and made the passage from that port to West Hartlepool in 24 hours, maintaining during the voyage an average speed of about 11 knots an hour. She is of the burthen of 2,200 tons, and 360 nominal horse power. Her dimen sions are 310 feet long over all, 33 feet wide, and 32 feet deep in the hold. Her engines, also of foreign manu facture, aro built a ft er th e mo d e l of those of the British steam frigate Arrogant, and are of the same size and power. She is fitted up for zonveyance of German emi grarats to the United States, 500 of whom she can ac commodate, and the berths are so constructed as to be easily unshipped and made available for the stowage of cargo on the return voyage. Since her arrival in our docks the colossal craft has been - visited by a large num ber of people, and those who are supposed to be com petent to form a judgment on such matters concur in pronouncing her to be a remarkably fine specimen of naval architecture. In addition to the emigrants' berths, the Constitution is also provided with accommodation for 40 first-class passengers, and her saloons and cabins are extremely spacious and elegant. She carries a crew of 84 hands, and is commanded by Capt. Pougin, a gen tleman who unites the qualifications of °ca . MAI*: thinstitutioti will be speedily followed to West Hartlepool by the Leopold, on a small errand, and we believe we ate correct in stating that the whole of the ships of this important line will make the spacious graving docks at this port the rendezvous of their future surveys and repairs. The clipper ship Istam boul (Captain Cole), built by Mr. John Pill, and launched at West Hartlepool in February last, is also at present in our docks. She has recently been engaged in the transport service, and is about to be fitted up fur the Australian trade, for which she is now destined. She is fitted with the auxiliary screw, and is of the burthen of 1,500 tons. The branch line of the Great Western Railway bet ween West Drayton and Uxbridge is to be opened for the conveyance of passengers and parcels on Monday next. The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamer Alhambra, which has just arrived home with the Gib r Iltar mail, is to be sent to Alexandria, on the 10th inst., to bring home a cargo of silk, &c., lying there from India and China. Count Walewski has just received from Queen Vic toria, as a souvenir of the treaty of the 30th Marcb, a splendid gold snuff box enriched with diamonds, and bearing a medallion representing the portrait of her Majesty. M. de Billing, chef du cabinet, has also re ceived a handsome writing-desk, and M. Benedetti an equally handsome tokea of remembrance. The Lyons Gazette announces that the camp of Sathonay is to he greatly increased, and that the con. struction of the huts will be modified. M. de Lamartine, who is now at Macon suf f ering from a violent attack of rheumatism, hag, it ii stated, just received from the Brazils the sum of IGo,ooofr., the price of 5,000 subscriptions to the " Cours Familier de Literature." A Berlin letter of the Ist says that the College of Rural economy has reported the crops, with the ex ception of oleaginous plants, to be good in all the monarchy, and as likely to excaed the usual average. It is said that the Court will return to Paris about the 20th inst., and will soon afterwards go to Compiegne. The Prussian Bank has raised its rate of discount from 4 to 5 per cent. fur bills, and from 5 to 6 per cent. for l , ans on security. Count Ne•selrode has selected Dresden as his future abode and retreat, and ha, a!ready purchased a house there with extensive grounds for that purpose, TRIESTE, Sept. s.—Despatches have been received from Constantinople, dated August 30. Admiral Sir Houston Stewart bad arrived there on the 28th. M. De B mtenteff, the Russian ambassador, had asked the Porte for permission for ten Russian vessels coming from the Baltic to pass through the Bosphorus. The Walter Hood has arrived from Sidney with 4,734 ounces of gold and 4,200 sovereigns, making a total of 23,1361. The Bank of Belgium has raised its rate of discount from 2i per cent, to 3 per cent. This is on account of the large exportation of 5-franc pieces which has lately taken place. The cashier and sub-cashier of the Northern of France Railway are said to have disappeared with more than 40,000/. It is supposed the sum was obtained by the sale of shares deposited with them. The advices from St. Petersburg report a slight reac tion in the rate of exchange, so that the probability of gold being sent from this country is for the present re moved. In the corn-market yesterday morning there was a further decline of 3a. - A pillar letter-box has been placed for public accom modation at the corner of the Strand and Wellington street, leading to Waterloo-bridge. The public having, by the numberof letters now deposited in the pillar post office in Pall-mall and Fleet-street, signified their appro val of them, they are to be placed in all the great tho roughfares. FIRE AT LlVERPOOL—Yesterday morning a fire broke out at the extensive vinegar-works at Kirkdale, Liver pool, owned by Mr. Bushby, and, though every effort was made to subdue the flames, it was completely gutted in a few hours. When our parcel left the fire was still burning, and the loss will be very considerable. THE SUPPOSED Loss OF A SCREW COLLIER.—SHIELDS, Thursday Night.—After a careful inquiry to-day I learn that neither the owners nor agents of the Whitley Park crew collier have received any account of her since she left the Tyne on the 17th of August, laden with coals for Havre, and there is not the least doubt in the minds of seafaring people in this port that she has foundered with all hands, and has not left a record of her fate behind her. Vessels that were navigating the North Sea immediately after she proceeded upon her voyage en countered gales of wind and a heavy sea ; in fact, it is stated that one of the London and Tyne goods steamers which sailed with her was obliged to throw some goods overboard to save the ship while crossing Boston Deeps, and it is conjectured that the Whitley Park, which was deeply laden, must have ship ped a sea while making that passage and gone down with all bands. She bad eii;her 15 or 16 hands on board when she left the port, but as Havre is considered to be in the coasting trade a copy of her articles was not depo sited at the shipping office, and their names cannot be ascertained. She was commanded by Mr. Gardner, of Dundee. Her mate was Mr. Proctor, formerly master of a Newcastle and London trader. The Whitley Park was built at Jarrow in 1854, is registered 431 tons, and was the property of Messrs. G. and C. M. Palmer, of Jarrow,jand Messrs. J. J. Allport and M. 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