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

ROYAL PRINCESS'S TECEATRE. trader the Management of Mr. Camas fin• THIS EVENING. MUSIC HATS CHARMS. After which. PIZARRO. Rolla, by Mr. C. Kean; Elvira, by Mrs. C. Kean. To conclude with A PRINCE FOR, A'S TOUR. THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET. Under the Management of Mr. Bnckstnia. THIS EVENING, AS TOU LIKE IT. Followed by The Spanish Dancers. After which, THE moan AND WROVG3 OF WOMAN. To conzlude with THY: SPANI'H SERJEA'N'T. ROY It, I'HE rltT. ADELPHI. Proprietor and Mat azer, lir. B. Webster. Directress, Madame Celeste. THIS EVENING, IRELAND AS IT IL Followed by DOMESTIC ECONOMY. After which TIIR IRISEI TUTOR. To conclude with OUR GAL. Frit ND TrIEATRE. Manager, Mr. T. Payne. THIS EVENING, CFI hatLES THE TWELFTH. The Pas des Sabots by /idles. Christine and Agnes. Followed by TWO PRECIOUS SCOINDREL 4 . Les Jena Icariennes by Mons. Ftllis and Family. After which, MISCHIEF MAKING. Alliance Dance by Mdles. Christine and Agnes. To conclude with THE SLEEPING DRAUGHT. Commence at 7. Stalls. Is.—Boxes, 29.—Pit. is. — Gallery, 6d. ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE. ' Lessee and Manager, Mr. Alfred Wigan. THIS EVENING THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER. After which, MEDB A. To conclude with THE WELSH GIRL. ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. Lessee and Manager, Mr. Wm. Cooke. Shakspeare's Richard the Third illustrated. THIS EVENING, The brilliant gem of London, Shakspeare's RICHARD Trim, THIRD. with equestrian il'ustratlon by Mr. W. Cooke's stud of trained horses. White Surrey slain under his royal master, wound:d, dying, and dead horses in the Rattle of Bosworth Field, &c. After which, The EQUESTRIAN AC Id in the CIRCLE. To conclude with a Risible Farce. Box-office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W. West. Equestrian Director, Mr. Cooke. Jun. RIGEL WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. THIS DAT—Morn. 28 min. aft. s—Evening 46 min. aft. 5 T 1-1110liitow—Morn. 3 min. aft. 6—Evening 24 min. aft. 6 THE WEATHER—SUN Oman, SEPTEMBER 6. THICR3fOII&TER, IN TEM SHAM 60 —highest sines noon yesterday. 58 —lowest this morning and during the night. 67 —this day at noon. BAROMETER, 2918—falling. WIND, S.E.—Cloudy weather, with occasional sunshine. STAMPED EDITION OF " THE SUN." The Latest Edition of The Sun, 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 g 11,11,4 LONDON, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1856. It is impossible to estimate too highly the im 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. Any amendment is rejected, as a matter of course, and no discus sions or conference would be tolerated on such a point. The vote must he 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 tile virtual rejection of the entire measure. It is oven more important that extreme vigi lance should bo exhibited at Washington that 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 oven 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 lie must retire. It is very different, indeed, in America. There the President is elected for four years, and however unp)pular 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 an y 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 carious 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 I ansas ? Either of these courses would at once get rid of the difficulty. Bu t F. PIERCE is determined to obtain a victory, and is contented with protesting against the obstinacy of those who will not come into his p ecu li ar views. The representatives are, however, nobly dis charging the duty they owe to themselves and to their country. They have exhibit e d an un bending resolution to brave all dangers rather than relinquish a single point in the p os i t i on they deliberately and advisedly assumed. Al_ though they have not called for the abolition of 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 dreadful 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 tly h t, would paralyse all their energies. Is we Dave 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 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 having 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 s 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 Munn, 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 ! " 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 houses so old, so tenanted, were likely to be 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 the blame rests with them of ap pointing and maintaining such an official ; and if he is blameless they should have soeu 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 whicii the latter may entertain doubts—and, o:i a report of " clinger," 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 ins+ance to see per sonally to the condition of the houses in Swan alley, as well as elsewhere in his district ? If so, it is pretty clear be 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 the 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 ! More than startling ; it is disgraceful ! THE SU .N.; COURT CIRCULAR. BALMORA.L; SEPT. 4. Her Majesty the Queen drove out yesterday, atter.ded 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 Canad a and to the Governor of the Cape of Good Rope. Despatches wei e received from the Governor of the West Coast of Africa. His Excellency the Russian Minister and the Countess o)l.er twitch have arrived at the R oya l V ictoria Hotel, S:. Leonard's - on• Sea. Viscount and Viscountess Pal merston are staying at the same establishment. The Duke and Duchess of Atholl a re a: present enter taining a large party of distinguish e d v i s i tors at Blair Atholl. There has been a great display of Highland 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 sojourning a t Malvern, for the purpose of recovering her health. APPROACHING MARRIAGES IN HIGH LiFs.—A ma . trirnonial alliance is arratged, 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, Rub, formerly of the 12th LAnoere. 24 t,) 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" lIIMSELF ! 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 Brightbelmstone. How the audience last evening did laugh, to be sure I—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-Joco-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 I 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 pleasantly, but (for himself) most laboriously ! HAYMARKET THEATRE. Shakespere's "As You Like It" was on Thursday evening performed at this theatre for the purpose of in troducing a Miss Booth to a London audience. The young lady has all the requisites for an actress, namely, pleasing and expressive features, a graceful deportment, and a good low 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 very 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 " Mach 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. THE 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 being 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, 38 feet wide, and 32 feet deep in the hold. Her engines, also of foreign manu facture, are built aft er th e model of those of the British steam frigate Arrogant, and are of the same size and power. She is fitted up for conveyance of German emi grants 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 experienced sea manship with the greatest affability and politeness of manner. The Constitution will be speedily followed to West Hartlepool by the Leopold, on a small errand, and we believe we are 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 for 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 between 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 +.ltar mails, 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 38th March, a splendid gold snuff box enriched with diamonds, and bearing a me d a lli on represen ti ng t h e portra i t of her Mpjeity. M. de Billing, chef du cabinet, has also re ceived a handsome writing-desk, and M. Benedetti an equally handsome token of remembrance. The Lyons Gazette announces that the camp of Sathonay is to be gx'eatly increaie , l, and that the con struction of the huts will be modified. M. de Latnartino, who is now at Macon suffering from a violent attack of rheumatism, has, it is stated, just received from th e B raz il s t h e sum of 100,000 fr., the price of 5,000 subscriptions to the " Cours Familier du Lit6ratur,." A Bailin letter of the Ist says that the College of Rural 'ec, nomy has reported the crops, with the ex clotion of oleaginous plants, to be good in all the monlrehy, and as likely to exc3ed 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 r4i,ed its rate of discount from 4 to 5 per cent, for bills, and from 5 to 6 per cent. for loans on security. Count Ne , selrode has selected Dresden as his future abod , .. and retreat, and ha, already 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 had arrived there on the 28th. M. De Blutenteff, 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 23,136/. The Bank of Belgium has raised ita rate of discount from 24 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 Rail way are said to have disappeared with more than 40,0001. It is supposed the bUal 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 "urther decline of 3s. 1 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-greet, 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. Tess SUPPOSED Loss of A SCREW COLLIER.—SIIIELDS, Thursday Night.—After a careful inquiry t I learn that neither the owners nor agents of the Whitley Perk screw 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 Llndon 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 conj , ctured that the Whitley Park, which was deeply laden, must have ship ped a sea while making that passage and gone down with all hands. She bad ei6her 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,land Messrs, J. J. Allport and M. Kertley, of Derby. SATUR,I)A St:PTE'AIBER LATEST EWS. ceived from Austria, 'showing that they have no ! intention f_".. f. evacuating the place soon. The director of the domains of Hanoyer 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 Oorinthia with the Empress. ROYAL BRITISH BANK. Yesterday afternoon a owe of the largest sha re h o ld ers met a portion of the directors of the bank, at the cen tral office, in Threadneedle-streei, on the suggesti , ii of Mr. Butt, to constilt Upon the best ooarStl to be adopted under the existing state of their adairA4 The consultation lasted about three hour's, And the re sult was that without reference to the extent of the lia bilities, which have not yet been ascertained, the share holders present unanimously intimated their willingness, in conjunction with the directors, to provide the means, by a pro rata contribution, to pay to the deposit and other customers of the bank an immediate instalment of 2s. fif. or ss. in the pound, as the commencement of agra 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 r3alisa.ble 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 nature 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 as to the extent of the assets, but it was sta',ed .yesterday, on very high authority in the City, that whe❑ the bank closed its doors on Wednesday morning there were in its coffers 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. THE BRAZILS. SOUTHAMPTON, SITIIRDAY MORNING. The Royal Mail steam-ship Tamar, with Brazil and River Plate Mails, is telegraphed as having passed Hurst Castle at 9.35. The mails will reach Southampton about noon. A reply has been received to a noto 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 ed: 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. SWITZERLAND. The Moniteur of yesterday contains the following telegraphic despatch, received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs from the French Minister at Berne : " BERN; 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 surprise-1 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 vanguard 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-&-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, FR/D.A.Y 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 was sitting at the door with a child in her arms, and crying piteDusly. On being questioned as to the cause of her grief she said that her 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 t o ld 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, semi 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 quotations : Cash. fr. a. End of Mouth. 4 per Cents 94 95 —f. —o. 3 par Cents 7O 50 70 85 New Loan 70 50 Bank Sharos 4,125 Roman Credit Mobilier 1,640 finstrian Belgian Fives. — Spanish Threes...- — Piedmontese (5). 92 Home Debt 40i RAILWAYS -FOB CA.53. ft. c. fr. e. Orleans ........ 1,340 Western 933 75 Northern l,OlO Stratabufg Lyons ... 1,340 New Ditto ned4erranenn 1,762 50 Grand Central Lyons Geneva ../... 790 Test° Cetto 740 Austriau Cora. 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. AmonList 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 on 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 foundation, but that there is nothing to indi catethat an invasion of the malady is probable." The Gazette of Northern 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 falsely 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 "was conduct calling for censure, the civilgovernor 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 Montpensier had been cele brated with great pomp, with bull-fights, &c. 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. P e t ers burg says :—" A propo sition of the Coun c il 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 3cl, states that th e Austrians have established a new battery at Ancona, near the light-houses, and exchanged all the old guns for new ones re- AUSTRALIA. ARRIVAL OF THE WALTER HOOD. PLYMOUTH, FRI➢AY. The Walter Hood has arrived in the Channel. She left Sydney on the 6th 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. THE MOORS. The reports from the moors still continue of the same unsatisfactory character. The 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 two hours' shoot ing, 23 brace. On the same moors J. H. Hall, E4q , still enjoys fair sport. On the 221 he bagged 26 brace grouse ;on the 23d, in three hours, 16 brace; on the 25th, 32 brace ; and on the 26th, in one 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 Glentruim 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 placas, 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 84 brace blank game on Friday, the 22d ; and on Saturday, the following day, J. W. Eyton, Esq., and party from C irrbridge 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, Eqq., tried angling in the Spey, and caught one very nice fish ; and on the 26tb, Mr. Eyton killed 26 brace grouse ; Mr. Fitzhugh, 154 ; and Mr. Ince, 84. On the 27th, J. W. Eyton, T. L. Fitzhugh, and T. Ince, Esqrs., together, killed 18i brace grouse, 54 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. Greene'', Esq,., M.P., 8 brace on the 27th.—Banff Journal. PARTRIDGE SHOOTlNG.—Sportsmen had 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 with the operations of "my (log 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. CUB 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 Foijambe, 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 Line An-shire railways would be detrimental to the sport, but, we believe, hitherto very little inconvenience has been suffered thereby; on the contrary, the facilities thee 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 the young packs have been engaged one a day has 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. MARKET 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. FAIIIT. Pineapples,per lb. 3s Od to 6s Culonlaleo., ea. ls Od to 3s Od Grapes, per lb. 2s Od to 5s Od Foreign do Os Od to Os 0,1 Melons, each 2s Od to 5s Od Peaches, p. doz lOs to 2030 d Nectarines, do. Os Od to 15s Oil Apples, p. h. BV. 3s Od to 5s Od Pears, per doz. 3s Od to 6s Od Oranges, per 100 30s Od to Os Lemons, p. doz. is Od to 2s Od Apricots, p. doz. 2sod. to 4s Od Cherries, per lb. is to 33 Odl VEGET I Filborts, p. doz. lbs 6d to is Cobnuts, do., Os Od to Os 01 Almonds, p. lb. Os 01 to Os 01 Walnuts, per 100 01 to Os Od Figs, per doz 2s to 6s Od Strawberries, per pottle 01 to Od Gooseberries, per half sieve ....2s 01 to 4s Od Currants, p. do. 2s 6d b) 5s 01 Plums, per do. 4s 01 to 7s 01 Green gages, do. 43 01 to 7s Od Raspberries, p. potl. 61 to 81 Greens, per doz. bunches Os 01 to Os Od Cabbages, per doz. 9d to is 6d Savoy do., p. do. Os Oil to Os Od Cauliflowers, p. do. 230 d to 6s Brocoli, per do. Os Od to Os Od Old potatoes, per ton OA to New do., per d0....50.3 to 90: Peas, per (plait ...9d to ls Od French beans, p. do 23 ed to as Turnips, new, per bunch 4d to 6d Carrots, per do sd to 8,1 Cucumbers, each 4d to is Od Garlic, per lb. erd to Os Bd , Spinach, p. sieve Is Od to Is 61 Sorrel, per coo Od to Os Brus. sprouo, p. do Os to O Old onions, p. bushel Os to 1:26 New do., per bunch 2d to 6d Leeks, per d 0......... 2d to 3d !©BLEB. Shallots, per bunch 4d to 6d Elorseraddish, per do. 2s to 4s Parsley, per do. 2d to 3d Celery, per do Os 9d to is Gd Endive, per doz. 3s Od to 48 Od Beet, per doz. is Od to 24 Od Parsnips, per do. Os Od to Os Small salad, p. pun. 2d to 3d Mushrooms, p. potl. is dto 3s Artichokes, each ...4d to 6d Cabbage lettuces, per score Os 4d to Os Cid Radishes, per doz. hands Gd to is Od 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 04 Rhubarb, p. bundle 4d to 8d Asparagus, per 100 Os 0 , 1 to Os Sea kail, per pun. is Od to 3s - _ NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL. Turkey Poults, Os 01 to Os 0,1 ; Geese, 5s Od to 7s each ; Ducks, 2s 3d to 3s Od ; wild do., Os Oct to Os to Od ; 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 2s 3d ; Capons, 3s Od to 4s ed ; Hares, 2s 61 to 3s 6d ; Grouse, 2s 3d to 2s 9d each ; Pheasant 3, Os otl to Os 0,1 ; 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 6LI to 13s Od ; English do., 12s to 155 6(1 per dozen lbs. ; English eggs, 9s to 103 Od ; French d 0.,, Os 01 to 7s per 120; Leverets, 03 Od to Os each. NE WPORT. Boef, from as 2d to 4s 61 ; mutton, as 61 to 4s 81; lamb, 4s 01 to 5s 0,1 ; veal, 3s 81 to 4s 61; pork, 3s 4d to 4s 61 per 81135., by the carcase. WHITECHAPEL. Beef from 3s 0,1 to 4s 6d ; mutton, 3s 4d to 4s 81 ; lamb, 3s 10d to 5s 01; veal, 3s 6d to 4s 61; pork, 3s 41 to 4a 61 per 81bs., by the carcase. BILLINGSGATE. Turbots, 2s Od to 15s ; Brills, is Od to 7s each ; Salmon, is Od to is 3cl 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, to 2s 6(1. ; Whitings, 3s Od to 12s per doz. ; Common Oysters, 12s to 16s ; Natives, 40s to —s per bsh. , Mackerel, 30s to s per 100 ; Smelts, is 6d to 2s 6d per doz. ; Skate, 6d to Od per lb; Shrimp s , i s 6d to 2s 6d per gallon ; Bloaters 8s Od to 12s 01 per 100 ; Fresh Herrings, 8; to Os per 100; Scotch do., Od • Sprats, Os Od to Os 0(1 pet bushel ; Doreys, is t o lOs each; Haddocks, 6s 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 is each; Halibut, 61 per lb ; Flounders, is 6d to Os Od per doz. ; salt fish, Cd to Od per lb. BREAD. The prices of wheaten bread in the metropolis are from Sid 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, 44d to 4id ; 801 b to 881 b, 4id to 5d ; 881 b to 961 b, 5d to 54d ; 961 b to 1041 b, 54d to 54d ;1041b to 1121 b —d to —d ; upwards, —d to —d ; Horse hides, 6s 6d to 7s Od; calf skins, light, 2s 01 to 33 64 ; ditto, full, 83 Oil to Os Od; Polled Sheep, 38 6d to 48 34 ; Dents, Os Od to Os Od ; Half-breds, 3s 0.1 to 3s 4d ; Downs, 2s 6d to 3s 0(1 ; Shearlings, Os Od to Os Od ; Lambs, 2s 6d to 48 6d. HAY MARKETS. SMITUFIELD.—Meadow hay, 31 Os to 5/ 10s; clover, 4/ 43 to 6! lOs ; and straw, 11 8s to 1/ 13s per load. A full average supply, and a sluggish demand. CUMBERLAND.—Meadow hay, 3/ 53 to 5/ 12s; clover, 4/ 43 to 6/ 103 • and straw, 1/ Os to 1/ 14s per load. Trad e dull, at late rates. WHITECHAPEL. —Meadow hay, 31 Os to 5/ 103; clover, 4? Os to 6/ lOs; and straw, 1/ 8s to 1/ 13s per load. 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 it,. position in Trafalga •-square on Thursday, and to-day the statue is expected io 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. WvLD, 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 th . ree days the Royal British Bank had failed. It had a capital of 300,0001., of which 150,0001. 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 committee 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 failel, 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 pr o p er ty t o ma k e goo d t h e d e bt s o f t h e b an k. (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 a!satisfactory settlement of the claims on the bank. (Cheers.) The investigation which had already taken place was only superficial, but 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 hank might come forward to aid and assist the British Bank, as the London and Westminster Bank on a fsrrner 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 wah 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 sharehel leas, consisting of some 80 persons—no very largo meeting certainly, but sufficient perhaps to teat the feeling of the general b o dy was held. They heard ef the meeting which was t be held there that night, and when they were asked what they proposed to do, made a preposition 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 urged upon 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 d( slaws 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 up 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 to give 5,000/. himself that night. (Cheers, and cries of "Name.") Mr. Alderman Kennedy. (Cheers.) It was proposed that two of the committee and two of the shareholde"s should have aces , s to the bank books, which was acceded to. (Cheers. The proposition made by time directors and shareholders was to pay S in one month ; ss. in three months ; ss. in six months ; ' and the balance in nine months. (This announcement was received with general cheering.) The question which this meeting had 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 had been put into Chancery long ago, and yet 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. (He :r, 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 be 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.) Ho 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 histsry a circumstance which entailed greater dis tress on their bard-working; and industrious people than the stoppage of the Royal Britishßank. (Hear.) And the fact of their keeping open till the 3:1 of the month, when so many persons, rich and poor, bad 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. (Cheers.) Far 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 other wise, as may be necessary for obtaining the payment of deposits with as little delay as possible." (Cheers.) I Mr. HEARNE seconded the motion. I Mr. JaoKaoss said he was unfortunately a depositor to l a large amount, and ho 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 direeforg 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 I held that day, which was legally convei2ed by the solid i tots of the bank and composed of some of the leading shareholders, they declared themselves as one man to be ready to pay fully on their shares. (Cbsers.) Mr. JACKSON thought such a proposition ought not to I be received by this meeting as valid. (Oh, oh.) Es wanted to know on what principles the committee new appointed were to act. (Loud cries of "Sit down.") Mr. ALLEN said that he was greatly interested in the proceedings, as the sear tary of a society which had A 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 then. have recourse to the evorst remedy of all to compel them to pay—a recourse to law. (Hear.) Mr. TAYLOR' raid be had no objection to omit the words. (Cheers.) The resolution was then put and carried, with only one dissentient, amidst loud cheers. The following gentlemen were then appointed a com mittee to carry out the object of the resolution :--Mr. Wyl,J, to represent the Strand district ; Mr. Sheridan for the City ; Mr. Taylor, for Lambeth ; Mr. Richard sem, for Pimlico; Mr. Foster, of St. John's-gate, for Islington ; 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 nominated for the Piccadilly dis trict, but his name was objected to on the ground of his being a solicitor. Mr. SHERIDAN said that the Bank placed one of their rooms at the disposal of the commit:,ee, so that they would be at no expense. It was resolved that at any future meeting of deposit toes 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 the proceedings. FATAL COLLISION IN THE CHANNEL• PLYMOUTH, FRIDAY EVENINO. The pilot sloop Perseverance brought in here this of ternoon the mater, 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 let instant with 105 souls. The Ocean Home belonged to Brunswick, St ite of Maine, 646 tons, Captain A. IL 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, topgallants studding sails, &c., wind S.E. by S. on the port quer 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 jumpr-d instantly into the rigging the Cherubim. Most of the passengers ware asleep ill 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 concussion the windlass was driven on the forehatcb , which prevented the seamen below f”om 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 rescued by the Cherubim's boat. The second mate and two hands left the Ocean Home in one of the boats, but it is supposed that they perished- Tho 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 suddenly 14 days after sailing. The cutwater of this ship is knocked away and some of the trenails and butts started, but she has proceeded up Channel. LIST OF SAVED. Crew—Capt. A. H. Merryman, chief officer, Shields ; ship's cook, D. Reel ; passengers' cook, J. Scott ; sea• men—J. Anderson, A. Aspigoin, C. Anderson, J. Dal' ton, E. Brown, C. Rash, S. Kull, and J. Cuuningbame• Passengers—W. Makey, D. Andersen, G. W 3 ,111'01 1 9 K. Acmalac, A. Kelley, M. Dabant, A. Walssen, Vensink, H. J. Tet Sias., and G. J. Ter Horst. The crew of the Ocean Home, i❑ charge of the Arne' rican Consul, and the passengers, in charge of the Shin• wrecked Mariners' Society, have been safely lodged at the Sailors' Home. INAUGURATION OF THE NE VT 7 MUSIC HALL, AT BIRMINGHAM. BIRMINGHAM, FRIDAY EVENING. The concluding concert took place last evening, and attracted a very large audience. The most noticeable vocal pieces were Madame Novello's " Ocean ! thoit mighty monster," and Miss Dolby's singing of the even' 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 this air ; anything more charming could not be imagined ; it was encored with acclamations. The overtures to " Der Freischutz " and " Z.Ampa " were finely played by the Orchestral Union, but the great feature of the night was Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony, given with a delicacy and precision truly enchanting. Mr. Simms again exhibited the power.] of the new organ ; and al though his selection of piece, was little to our mind, and we dare say as little so to himself, they were so va' vied as fully to insure a perfect appreciation of the instru . ment To Mr. Simms and Mr. Alfred Mellon the di rectors owe much ; and music in Birmingham bas nog arm Lt:r home. Let us hope that regular practice, as distinguished from spasmodic gettings up of good choral 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' carts in it, commencing on the 15th, who will be assisted by Picco, the blind artiste, whose performances last night gave lively satisfaction. _ _ A. supplementary exhibition of the organ took plac e on Friday morning, before the directors and a few Oil* leg,d friends, when Mr. HeLry Smart improvised to the great delight of those present, and proved himself a fit exponent of the qualities of this fine instrument. Upon their hall and their organ the directors may well pride themselves. Having carefully abstained from the es preasion of more than a general opinion, at the outset, re to the fitness of the hall for the purposes intended, We have no hesitation in saying that the result of. the two days' pndormance. has been to convince us that la that respect it is a complete success. Its fine acoustio properties were tested to the full extent this morning ; whilst Mr. Smart presided at the organ the hall Wt eniptp, yet there was neither echo nor vibration percept' ibleto the smallest extent. Mr. Cranston may now congratulate himself on a double success—the construction of a hall which has de' lighted everybody who has witnessed it. With this 32 . 0 doubt novelty ha s ver y muc h t o d o , w hil st t h e a d ap t a br lity of an open-timbered roof for a music hall is by 01 0 experiment rendered certain. To a man who has done so much it is scarcely necessary that we should suggest the imperfect lighting of the orchestra; as viewed from the stalls opposite its occupants are in shadow. Amongst the company present last evening we noticed 14 , Td Lyttelton, Mr. Adderley, M.P., and the Hoe. Mrs. Adderley, the Hon. Mr. Lyttelton, the Mayor of Birmingham, and Mrs. Hodgson, &c. Of the pecuniary results of the festival we have no in' formation. THE CLERICAL DIFFICULTY IN CLERKEN WLLL.-OPINION OF SIR F. KELLY. It has already been stated that some difficulties hale presented themselves in the way of the election of an curnbent minister of the parish of St. James, Clerken . wAI, which has become vacant during the last few weeks by the death of the Rev. W. E. L. Faulkner, M.A. Hitherto the right of the parishioners to elect a minister has been undisputed, and when in 1849 a vacancy arose there was a severe contest between Mr. Faulkner and Dr. Dillon. The votes of the parishioners were taken ; Mr. Faulkner was successful, and he held the incum bency of the parish until the day of his death. Upon the death of Mr. Faulkner, two gentlemen impediately offered themselves to the parishioners, namely, the Rev. H. Roberts, M.A., of Magdalene College, Oxford, who has for some time been the curate of the parish, and the Rev. R. Maguire, 8.A., of Trinity C o ll ege, Dublin,_sz cretary to the Islington Protesta n t Association. The necessary steps were about being taken for the election of an incumbent, when an objection was made that by Sir B. Hall's act of last year the power of election bad passed from the parishioners to the newly-elected vestry. Under these circumstances Messrs. Jones and King, th churchwardens, thought it advisable to take the opinion of Sir F. Kelly upon the subject. Having set forth the past circmstances of the parish and the mode in which elections have hitherto been conducted, they say : " Your opinion is therefore requested : " Whether the parishioners and inhabitants paying to the church and poor have the right and power of elect ing and appointing a minister of the church of St. James, at Clerkenwell, and the chapel of St. James, Pentonville, as heretofore? " And if they have : _ "Whether it will be by single voting or under Sturges Bournd's Act, which gives plural voting for every 25t. 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?" 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 own incumbents : "If the right to nominate the incumbent bo 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 best 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 Ist 2d, and 3d sections of the 19th and 20th Vic. o. 112. I must add, however, that this construction is open to so much doubt that as the question is of great import ance, 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." Inconsequence of this opinion the election will in all probability be delayed, MC The steadil, 2,000 1 way S leadiu€ Accc the 29i the be that ti: sold in ;greater izertain .;manufl Facture 1 Rhine, ✓ ealisec d itto ✓ ix tha t taple : d utto pl t he san b ad no • ionth • !ceive( aortly. li kewisE (5 Cperiel p 1 vices c b:.: gene The I for the tiufavou loen rat the rest nay be t o meet Loan, co , mmer 1.71 le I to We] imad ; h tits. N I)rokers their me leeturn i: tion. 7 eutractior has still Active Bullion Rest . Public Other Seven-] Govern Other F. 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