The Sun. — London, England, 1854-03-30 00:00:00

• " 4 PREPARATIONS FOR WAR. It is rumoured that, in addition to the late augmenta tion of the army, there is to be a further increase of 30,003. men, and that the first division of the expedition ary force at Malta is now being rapidly moved into Constantinople. The cavalry regiments proceeding to the East through France are each expected to occupy about nine days after crossing the Channel in proceeding to Marseilles. As the railway communication between Chalons and Avignon is incomplete, about seven days will be spent on the march, and it is believed that this wiu be found a useful preparatory training for both men and horses before they enter upon active service. The large num ber of transports that would be required in conveying the force entirely by sea is, we understand, the chief reason for the selection of this route. Those who are anticipating a military display on the occasion of the English cavalry passing through Paris will probably be disappointed, as according to present arrangements the troops will proceed on their journey by squadrons. The distances are as follows : From London to Dover. Dover to Calais To Paris To Chalons To Avignon... To Marseilles 88 miles. 25 „ 232 „ 238 ~ 217 ~ 75 ~ Total It is intended that the men left behind of the cavalry regiments shall form a provisional depot at Newbridge, which is conveniently near the place of embarkation, possesses excellent barrack accommodation, and the best drill-ground in the three kingdoms. The whole of the detachments will be under the command of a major, a riding-master, and a quarter-master. All the other riding-masters and quarter-masters will take the field. It is expected that gentlemen cadets will be allowed to join both cavalry and infantry regiments, in confor mity with the usual regulations. We understand that Captain Hackett, R.A., is to take charge of the photographic establishment, which, as already stated, accompanies the expedition. A similar provision is said to be ill contemplation for the fleets, unless the indifferent success of the experiments made on board the Hecla in her recent voyage to the Baltic has put a stop to the arrangement. The practicability of taking instantaneous views at sea as well as on land has been clearly proved by Mr. Roger Fenton, the honorary secretary of the Photogr a phi c Society. n the occasion of the fleet leaving Spithead under Sir Charles Napier, that gentleman took some excellent impressions of the scene from the deck of the Fairy. Captain Hackett is not himself an expert photographer, but if he secures for those who will be placed under his charge fair opportu nities for showing what the new art can accomplish, we have no doubt that the prejudice with which such inno vations are at first apt to be regarded by strictly profes sional men will soon be overcome. The Cunard screw-steamer Tenerife, Captain Bell, sailed from the Mersey on Tuesday forenoon, with a de tachment of eight officers and 206 men, for Malta. She also carried out a full cargo. PORTSMOUTH, MARCH 29. The James Watt, 91, screw, Captain George Elliot, Will leave Spithead for the Baltic probably this evening. Her engineering defects, by the inde fatigable application of the steam department of this dockyard working all night, are remedied, and she has filled up with coal. She was officially visited, and her crew mustered by Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane, K.C.8., Commander-in-Chief, thi s morning. She i s , our own observation, in as fine man-of-war condition as any ship could be during so short a time after commission ; her crew are also above medi ocrity. Her steaming powers we may judge of by the fact that she made Spithead in 17 hours after weighing from Plymouth, using only half her power, and with no sail set except jib. The St. Vincent, 101, sailing three-decker, Captain E. H. Scott, has got her lower and topmast rigging turned in ready for rattling down, and is shipping her tanks from the Clarence-yard. The Penelope, 16, paddle-wheel steam-frigate, has been this day recommissioned for war service. Captain Caffin is her new commander. She is being refitted for sea with all despatch. The Magicienne, 16, paddle-frigate, Captain Fisher, followed the Prince Regent at sunset last night for the Baltic. The Harpy, iron steam-vessel, 4, is ordered for com mission. She will be taken out of dock on Monday. The Pigmy, steam-tug, proceeded to Southampton this morning, to embark troops for the Isle of Wight. Capt. Tennyson D'Eyncourt has been appointed to the command of the Desperate screw steam-frigate. • DEAL, MARCH 29. Anchored her Majesty's ship St. George, from Ports mouth, to the Baltic ; her Majesty's steamer Heels, from Portsmouth, to the Baltic ; her Majesty's steamer Driver, from Sheerness, to the Baltic ; her Majesty's steam-tug African, from Sheerness, to the Baltic. 4.30 P.M.—Arrived and anchored, her Majesty's ship Prince Regent, and her Majesty's steamer Magicienne. PLYMOUTH, MARCH 29. The Ist battalion of the Ist Royals, under command of Major Montgomery, were inspected on the Hoe yes terday by Major-General Sir Harry Smith, K.C.8., Commander of the Forces for the Western District, who expressed himself well satisfied with their appearance and discipline. To-day Sir llarry inspects the 20th Re giment at Mount Wise. Both regiments are preparing for early departure for the seat of war. Orders were received here yesterday to expedite the fitting of the screw steam-ship Nile, 91, Commodore Martin, so that she may go out of harbour on the 4th of April. The hospital ship Belleisle, 24, Commander James Hosken, had her lower rigging over her mastheads yes terday. Several women, nurses, are to be entered on board her for service in the Baltic. Extra hands are to be engaged on the Exmouth, 90, building in No. 4 slip. WOOLWICH, MARCH 29. The Edendale, No. 10 horse transport-ship, having taken on board 60 homes of Captain Fitzmayer's gray horse field-battery, was taken out of the basin at Wool wich Dockyard to-day, and towed down to moorings off the Royal Arsenal, until the other horses of Captain Fitzmayer's battery are embarked. The St. Hilda, of Liverpool, No. 11 horse transport-ship, and the Col grain, No. 12 horse transport-ship, were both taken into the basin at high water to-day, and the shipment of the remaining horses of Captain Fitzmayer's battery imme diate! commenced. They were all put on board in the course of the afternoon, and the harness, guns, carriages, &c., stowed away. A great number of spectators wit nessed the embarkation. One hundred and eighty-two horses arrived in the garrison at Woolwich at s'clock a.m. to-day, from Dub lin, in charge of 10 non-commissioned officers and 70 gunners, who return to Dublin, with the exception of seven gunners, who have volunteered to join the com panies under orders for foreign service. APPOINTMENTS. Assistant-Surgeon.—William G. J. Ayre (1851), from the Penelope, 16, paddle-wheel steam-frigate, to the Royal William, 120, guard-ship of ordinary at Devon port. Acting Assistant-Surgeons,—Benjamin Crabbe (1854), to the Miranda, 14, screw steam•sloop, for service with the Baltic fleet ; Henry Edwards (1854), to the Prince Regent, 90, for service in the Baltic ; Randall M'Don moll (1854), to the Janus, steam-sloop, at Woolwich. DUBLIN, MARCH 29. Lieutenant-Colonel William Irwin, 3d West Indies Regiment, has been appointed Assistant-Quartermaster- General of the Kilkenny district, in succession to Lieu tenant-Colonel Mundy, who has accepted the appoint ment of Military Assistant-Under-Secretary to the Sec retary of State for War and the Colonies. Yesterday morning the neighbourhood of the Royal Barracks presented a busy and animated scene, great numbers of people having assembled in consequence of the announcement that the remaining companies of the 33d, 49th, and 50th Regiments were to take their departure to join their brave comrades in the East. At half-past eight o'clock the troops mus tered in the Royal-square, Royal Barracks, in the fol lowing numbers, viz.—one compa n y, 110 ran k an d fil e , of the 33d (Duke of Wellington's Own), commanded by Major Johnstone (in command of the detachment), Captain Quaile, Lieutenant Wollas, and Ensign Mark ham ; two companies of the 49th, 209 rank and file, and the following officers :—Major D'Alton, Captain Lieutenants Astley and Rock, Ensign Hopkins, and -Aasistant-Surgeon Beckwith ; and two companies tf the 5 0th (Queen's Own), 229 rank and file, commanded Captains Grey and Purcell, Lieutenants 'Nolan and .""rant, E ns i gns L eeds, Fyler, and Diamond, and As sistailt-Surgeon Martel. Among the detachments were a number of men from various other regiments, whose enthusia regimene the enemy induced them to volunteer into the be ls dr fo a r w f n or u ei p gn service. The gallant fel lows having in line, equipped in heavy marching order, and reviewed by Major-General Coch rane, proceeded shortly after nine o'clock along the quays, Parliament-street, and Dame-street, to Westland row, where a ePecial train was in waitingto convey them to Kinastown• They were headed by the bands of the 21st, 2 . 7 th, and 63d Regiments, who played several enlivening airs and marches on the route. The greatest enthusiasm prevailed at the barracks and along the line of route, the men being repeatedly cheered by the crowds who had assembled to view their departure. train, consisting of At half-past ten o'clock Special thed twenty-four carriages, starte taci arrivedin Kingstown at a quarter before eleven o clock; The. soldiers on their arrival were at once marched down to the jetty, alongside which lay the Cambria, where they immediately commenced piling and packing their anus and knan. sacks,, which were afterwards stowed away i n the ship. The greatest order and regularity were observed in em barking, the men belonging to the different regiments being told off into messes of 12 men each, i ll Which order they entered the ship, without the slightest acci dent or mishap. The troops having all embarked about 4 o'clock the Cambria steamed out to the middle of th e harbour, where she took up her position, and whence she will proceed to sea at an early hour this morning. CORK, .111.Auca 23. TROOPS FOR THE EAST. On Saturday orders arrived here for the immediate departure of the 39th and - 89th Regiments, stationed in this garrison, for Gibralt ar , en route to the scene of hos tilities in th e East. The 14th Regiment, stationed at Limerick, under command of Lieut. :Colonel Barlow,. has received- similar orders, and so has the 17th Regiment, stationed in Dublin, under command -of Lieut,Colonel l iPherson. Th ese t wo -l a tt er reg i ments returned from f oreign service in 1847. The transports for the convey ance of 39th and 89th Regiments are to leave London I tomorrow, so that in all probability both regiments will . .+: THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 30, 185 4. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. sou who had addressed the house on this subject, did so under great disadvantages, by reason of not knowing the views of her Majesty's Government on this bill. He thought the real principle of this bill was different from what had been stated ; but he confessed the bill was not very clear to him. He believed most good would be effected by putting Church property into a common fund—that was the Ecclesiastical Commission—on the ground that if they laid hands at all on the property of others there might be some little palliation in putting it to a good use. He was sure the house and the country were under a great obligation to the noble lord (the Marquis of Blandford) for bringing this subject forward, as it was one of great importance. Sir 3. YOUNG hoped the noble lord would consent to postpone the further consideration of the bill in the unavoidable absence of the leading members of the Govern ment. SPORTING NOTES. HOUSE OF COMMONS—(YESTERDAY.) The SPEArsilli took the chair at 12 o'clock. PETITIONS. Several petitions were presented against the opening of public-houses on Sundays. Mr. PHILLIPS presented a petition praying for a reduction of the duty in Fire Insurance. Mr. LIDDELL presented a petition from the Odd Fellows of Liverpool, against the fourth clause of the Friendly Societies' Bill. Mr. LOCKE presented petitions from various dissent ing bodies, praying that the Universities may be open to all her Majesty's subjects without reference to religious creed. Mr. MIALL presented a similar petition. Mr. HUTCHINS presented a petition from Lea mington in favour of ocean penny postage. EASTER RECESS, Lord J. RUSSELL gave notice that on Tuesday, the 11th proximo, he should move that the house at its rising do adjourn until Monday, the 24th of April, and after the recess he should move that on Thursdays orders of the day should take precedence of notices of motion. WAR WITH RUSSIA. The Noble Lord also gave notice that to-morrow he would give in the terms of the address which he proposed to move on Friday in reply to the Message from the Throne on the subject of the war. EPISCOPAL AND CAPITTJLA R ESTATES BILL. The Marquis of BLANDFORD moved the second reading of this bill, which he said proposed to deal with property of large annual value. and to provide a new mode of administering it so that it might be improved in value, while it was made more available for the spi ritual wants of the great body of the people. There was no subject of more importance than the spiritual interests and wants of the people, and to none could Parliament more usefully direct its attention. The commissioners, which sat upon it a few years ago, reported that the incomes of the bishops and working clergy of the Church of England were most unequally distributed, and shortly afterwards an act of Parliament was passed for regulating the stipends of different sees. The property of each see was transferred to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, and fixed incomes affixed to each bishopric. It was subse quently found that the revenues of these sees greatly exceeded the stipends which had been allotted to them, for instance, in the case of Durham, the stipend was fixed at 8,0001. a year, but it turned out that the an nual revenue of the see was some times 20,0001., but seldoM or never fell short of 15,0001., and an act was passed in the 13th and 14th Vict. which gave the bishops definitively fixed income without reference to the revenues of their sees, the surplus of one see over the income being applied to making up the deficiencies of others. In this way the incomes of some ten or twelve bishops had been provided for, while by another act the property and incomes of some eight deans and chapters bad been dealt with upon a similar principle. This legislation, in a like spirit, had taken place with regard to the property of the Church, and the object of this bill was to place the episcopal and capitular estates of the country entirely under the control of the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, and so relieve the bishops of their management. Thus, the commissioners would have power to appoint their own agents to receive the revenues ; but the fees which the bishop received in his official capacity would be exempted from the operation of the bill, though it would provide that he should make an annual return of the funds he received in that way. A clause in the bill would prevent the fee of the property being vested in the commissioners; but in all cases the management of the property should be handed over to the commis sioners, both in the case of bishoprics and deans and chapters, and they should be required to pay the digni taries an annual income calculated at the rate, say, of seven years' value of their estates. The bill provided a scheme of enfranchising upon a rack-rent tenure of all episcopal and capitular property, which would have the effect of considerably increasing the value of the estates attached to the Church, and it was proposed that the surplus revenue so obtained should be devoted to augmenting the incomes of small livings and endowments. It was calculated that a sum of 506,6411. a-yar, to provide in this way for the increased spiritual wants of the people, and by the machinery of this an annual income of not less than 550,0001. would be secured to meet that laudable purpose. The noble lord concluded by express ing his conviction that this bill, if carried, as he hoped it would be, would conduce to the glory of God and the good of man. Sir W. CLAY appreciated the motives which had in duced the noble marquis to introduce this bill, but at the same time he thought this measure was inadequate to the important subject which it dealt with. It was in complete in its machinery, and though he was quite ready to admit that clerical persons were bad adminis trators of temporal affairs, he yet did not think that the details of this bill would improve the existing state of affairs. It proposed, in fact to transfer the management of the episcopal and capituiar estates to the estates com missioners, a body acting under the superintendence of the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, who derived their au thority from no less than 40 Acts of Parliament, dating from the reign of Henry VIII. to the present time, and since the law was thus rendered complicated and uncer tain, a bill of this nature, to be useful, should be a con solidating as well as an enacting measure. In fact, while it made Legislative changes in the management of church property, it should go a step further and amalgamate the commissioners for the administration of Queen Anne's Bounty with the Ecclesiastical Com missioners, or the bill would fall short of the purpose which the noble marquis professed to have in view. The noble marquis had the interest of the church at heart; he had shown that, under proper management, the church property would yield a surplus revenue ; and since the noble marquis seemed anxious to pro mote peace and good will amongst men, it was to be re gretted, perhaps, that he did not provide that a portion of that surplus should go towards the reduction if not the abolition of church rates. Believing it would be impossible to attain these objects by remodelling the bill in committee, there was no alternative left to him but to move that the bill be read a second time this day six months. Mr. HADFIELD seconded the amendment, and in sisted upon the necessity, not to say the expediency of applying the surplus revenue of the Church to the aboli tion of the Church-rate, which was a scandal alike to the Church and the Legislature. Mr. MOWBRAY opposed the bill in a lengthened speech. He contended that it would seriously disturb, if not absolutely destroy, the security of church pro perty. Besides he objected to the principle of centralisa tion which the bill embraced, and which he was afraid if agreed to would prove greatly detrimental to local in terests. In fact, the central board which the bill proposed to establish would be liable to overlook local wants, and therefore instead of promoting the spiritual welfare of the great mass of the people, it was likely to prove highly detrimental to their interest. He agreed that it was highly desirable that the clergy should be relieved from their temporal functions ; but he thought the best way of accomplishing that object would be, rather through the instrumentality of local boards than a centralised commission. Mr. HUME thought the subject of church rates was quite beside the question of this bill. Parliament had had already laid down the principle that these estates were public property, and had passed enactments for establishing a particular system under which such estates should be managed. Now that system was at present not carried out to the fullest extent. The machinery which Parliament had created for the purpose was de fective, and he thought the noble lord was quite right in introducing the bill. It was simple in its object, and clear in its details. It pro posed to establish a better or more extended means for improving the value of Church property, with the view of making more extensive provision for meeting the spiritual wants of the people, and if he had any influence with his hon. friend the member for the Tower Hamlets he would use it to induce him to withdraw his amend meat. NOTES FROM NORTHAMPTON. The expectations which were excited by the " promise crammed" programme were not disappointed ; the sport ing and pecuniary success of the meeting was marked' and unequivocal • never was so large a cro w d o f specta tors seen at Northampton, and seldom, if ever, was the racing so exciting and interesting. The Grand Stand and enclosure were inconveniently filled, and far away parallel with each side of the running ground stretched double and treble lines of pleasure folk. Propitious, too, were the skiey influences ; the atmosphere was clear and sunny, and redolent of all the fragrance and fresh ness of early Spring. Half-past one was the time ap pointed for the commencement of the proceedings, but the start for the first event—the Trial Stakes —was delayed upwards of ten minutes, whilst a smith was employed in f as t en i ng The Reiver's plate, which had become loose after the horse had taken his preparatory canter. The Reiver was backed at evens against the field ; and although many persons - deemed his appearance somewhat lusty, yet his supporters could not with justice be dissatisfied with his condition. They were, however, greatly surprised and sorely disappointed by his signal defeat. Orestes won easily by two lengths, Filbert beating the Reiver by a similar distance for second place ! The Reiver has now twice succumbed to Orestes, and his defeat on the present occasion is likely to destroy what little racing reputation remained to him after his running at Doncaster. In no instance has he fulfilled the expectations which his achievements when a two-year-old excited. The success of Orestes brought Defiance into increased force for the Stakes, and gave stronger hopes and imparted additional confidence to the partizans of King Tom for the Derby. Although upwards of twenty horses engaged in the Northamptonshire Stakes had arrived, yet the number of starters fell short of expectation, and from variou s causes, dwindled down to fifteen. The withdrawal of Kingston occasioned some little surprise, inasmuch as the horse looked in the finest health and condition. He was struck out of the Queen's Plate also, it is therefore difficult to discover why he was sent to Northampton as he did not fulfil one of his engagements. Perhaps, however, his owner doubted the effect which the some what hard ground would have on his legs ; this is at any rate the most reasonable and charitable supposition. The "latest betting" was somewhat limited in its range, Defiance maintained the position of leading favourite firmly up to the hour of starting ; Swiftsure, too, was heavily backed at 6 to 1, and notwithstanding Mr. Daw son's declaration to win with Chief Justice, the backers of Red Lion were not discouraged, but steadily sup ported him at 6 and 7 to 1 up to the hour of starting. 10 to 1 was finally taken about Bracken. The above mentioned horses only were actually in the market. Lamprocles was utterly friendless, and almost any odds might have been obtained about him. Various causes are assigned to account for his suddenly diminished popularity. It is said that he hit himself in the stable, but I attach little credence to this assertion. It would seem, indeed, as if accidents of this nature were peculiar to him, for it was reported that he met with a similar mishap prior to one of his races last year. He is a large well-made colt, but a queer galloper, his fore legs ap pearing tied together ! After some further discussion, in which Mr. Ingham, Mr. Wigram, Mr. R. Phillimore, and Mr. Spooner (who moved that the debate be adjourned to 6th April), The Marquis of BLANDFORD said he concurred willingly in the motion for adjournment, owing to the absence of the Government. (Hear, hear.) The debate was then adjourned to Thursday, 6th April. COUNTY COURT EXTENSION ACT AMEND• The result of race agreeably surprised the " ring," and if anything could heighten the joy of the "fielders," and diminish the vexation of the losers, it was the know ledge that the winner belongs to a staunch supporter of the turf ; a nobleman, too, who has of late been rather unfortunate. Jacqueline won by three-quarters of a length ; the investments on her were few and far between and to insignificant sums. Indeed, she was scarcely thought of, although Ashmall, her rider, was heard to declare before the race that he considered she possessed a very good chance. She was, in fact, completely over looked and forgotten. Bracken proved by his perform. ance that his backers had not vainly boasted of hit pre 6ensions. After the race 6,000 to 90 was taken about him for the Derby ! Defiance struggled home third ; under his comparatively heavy weight he ran a thoroughly game, sound horse. At the turn into the straight, where the ground is ridgy, Red Lion, Pto lemy, Mr. Sykes, and Veteran fell. Red Lion was, I believe, the first to tumble, and Cartwright, his rider, was much injured. The other jockeys, with the excep tion of Oliver, who has all his father's daring and more than his luck, were severely shaken. Whether this acci dent, however, materially regulated the result of the race, it is difficult to determine ; in my opinion it did not. Swiftsure finished in company with John Bull, Lamprocles, and Hungerfo r d, j us t b e hi n d D e fi ance. O n rising the hill his forward position was sufficient to sustain the expectations of his backers, but soon after turning into the straight, he disappeared from the front. I have thus lightly touched upon the leading incidents of the day's sport. Time will not allow me to extend my notes. A FRESH MAN. • Northampton, Wednesday Night. P.S.—Royalist is again in brisk demand for the Me tropolitan ; 11 to 2 and 5 to 1 have been taken about him to some money. The running of Defiance and Ra taplan has brought Jonathan Martin into increased force at 6to 1. Muscovite, too, has a decided upward ten dency. Mr. GOULBURN regretted that this question was not being discussed in a fuller house as it materially affected the social condition of the empire, while it equally bore upon the spiritual w an t s o f th e people. 'He thought, however, this bill was calculated to retard, rather than promote the laudable object which the noble marquis who proposed it had in view. Hitherto Parliament had acted wisely in providing a common fund for the support of all bishoprics of the country, and he looked with alarm upon a bill like this, which provided that a separate account should be kept for each chap ter and each bishopric. The bill, in point of fact, would render the stipends of the dignitaries of the church most uncertain and insecure, and he hoped the house would not sanction the second reading. Mr. HORSMAN thought the opinion of the right hon. gentleman who last addressed them should be re ceived with very great caution, because he had always been the c h am pi on of church abuses whenever any reform in the church was proposed to Parlia ment. All the objections which had been or could be urged against the bill were mere matters of detail ; its principle was both sound and just, and he thought those who opposed some of its pro visions would do better to reserve their opposition for the committee on the bill, than resist the second read ing. The real object of the bill was to extend the use fulness of the Established Church, and he was quite at a loss to understand how any section of the house could oppose such a laudable object as that. The Church was not a matter of private property, but it was intended to be a great public blessing, and in order to increase its usefulness it was indispensably necessary that its clergy should be relieved from their temporal duties in the manner proposed by this bill. Mr. GOULBURN, in explanation, denied that he had always been opposed to Church reform, and in proof of that denial he stated that he was the Secretary of State who first signed the commission appointing the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. Mr. LIDDELL said it was highly desirable that the house should be in possession of the opinion of the Go vernment on the subject of this bill, and it was, there fore, much to regretted that this debate had been carried on in the absence of all the Cabinet Ministers. Re objected to the bill on precisely the same ground as the hon. member for Durham, namely, that each diocese and chapter had a right to its own revenues, and there ought to be no common fund applicable to the whole country. Sir G. GREY said there was great inconvenience in discussing a bill of such importance, in the absence of all the leading members of the Government, who were detained elsewhere by very important- and pres sing duties. (Hear, hear.) Re considered,- more over, that all the considerations and suggessions sub mitted by the hon. member might be much more advan tageously discussed when the bill was in committee. ' — 3Slr, 112)XliEr acid lie,- like viltuost every othtr•pfir: ston, Bto 1 agst Redemption. Won cleverly by half a length. Alas a bad third. Monge and Student were the next two. The PYTCHLEY STAKES of five sovs each, with 40 added, for two-yr-olds and upwards. Optional selling weights, &c. Spencer Plate Course (five furlongs). Eleven subs. leave next week. The sth Dragoon Guards, stationed at Ballincollig, under command of Colonel the Hon. James York Scarlett, also under orders for the East, are to leave for Dublin to embark for Liverpool, whence they will proceed to Boulogne. From that port they proceed to Marseilles, where they again embark for such destination as may be deemed advisable. This route for the cavalry is said to b . e determined on f or th e purpose of keeping thelorses in condition and ready for action. A strong detachment of the Royal Artillery, with 75 horses, arrived, here yesterday from Limerick, to em bark for Bristol, for the purpose of being conveyed to the seat of war. These horses, with about 60 from Ballincollig, will be embarked this afternoon in the Sabrina steamer. THE SCOTTISB HOSPITAL. Yesterday, at one o'clock, a Quarterly Court of the Governors of the Scottish Hospital was held at the Hall of the Corporation, Crane-court, Fleet-street, to receive the report for the past quarter, ending the Bth of March. Dr. JOHN WEBSTER, a governor, in the chair. Major ADAIR, the secretary, read the report, which showed that the sum of 6081. 7s. had been distributed in charity to 629 applicants, exclusive of that given to those on the select list, &c. The receipts for the quarter amounted to 1,1441. 125., which included 4531. 2s. balance in hand, 3871. 53. donation in 3011. 2s. annual subscriptions, &c. A sum of 8101. 11s. was given in charities, and after paying the necessary charges there remained 1461. 13s. as balance in hand. The report being received and adopted,— The School Committee presented a special report, in compliance with a resolution of the Court, held on the 4th January last, which was to the effect that the schools connected with the 7 Metropolitan Charities, in connexion with the Established Church of Scotland, were established in consequence of remittances from several Scotchmen in India, to which were added several donations from Scotchmen 'in England and Scotland, among which was a sum of 300/. from the late Sir C. Forbes, Bart., a fund was formed, the interest of which, in the year 1840, was appropriated to the support of the several schools. The committee recommended a gratuity of 201. (in cluding school books) to the schools. The report was received and adopted, when the Cor poration seal was affixed to a power of attorney to trans fer a sum of 2,0001. South Sea Stock into the funds. In answer to a Governor, The SECRETARY stated, in reference to the contem plated improvements adjoining the Corporation-hall, that the City Commissioners, upon the new street reach ing their premises, intended to give them a new and handsome front on the line of street, upon certain ar rangements being entered into between the Governors and the City Corporation. Thanks were voted to the Chairman, and the Court separated. EXTENSIVE FIRE AT SHADWELL. At 5 o'clock yesterday morning, a fire, attended with a considerable destruction of property, broke out in the premises of Mr. W. Read, eating-house proprietor, High street, Shadwell. The fire was discovered by a police officer, who immediately gave the alarm. It was, how ever, a work of no little difficulty to make the inmates aware of their danger. Upon being aroused, they found the flames ascending the staircase so fiercely that they were compelled to make a precipitate retreat out of the back windows, but fortunately they succeeded in gain ing the street, comparatively speaking, uninjured. They had barely placed their feet upon the pavement, when the flames penetrated the roof, rose to a tremendous altitude, and fired, almost simultaneously, the pre mises of Mr. R. Edwards, butcher, No. 11, in the same street, and those of Mr. C. Eyles, an upholsterer, No. 9. The men upon their arrival found that there was not the least chance of saving any part of the premises in which the flames commenced. The fire men, aided by an abundance of water, were enabled to arrest the progress of the flames ; but the main body of fire continued to rage for some hours. At length one of the houses on fire was observed to tremble, and there was barely time to call the brigade away when the remainder of the structure fell over with a fearful crash. Fortunately none of the firemen received the least injury. A considerable, amount of damage was done, which is thus officially reported by Mr. 33raidwood : —" Wednesday, March 29, 1854, 4 30 a.m. : Called to a fire in High-street, Shadwell, which did the following. damage :—No. 10 : Mr. W. Read, eating-house' pro prietor. Premises burned down and contents consumed ; cause of fire unknown. Gas was used on the premises. Contents were insured in the Phcenix and the'building in the Globe fire-offices.—No. 11 : R. Edwards, butcher. Premises and their contents nearly destroyed. Building insured in the London, and contents in the Sun.---No. 9: C. Eyles, upholsterer. Building insured in the London, and contents not insured.—No. 8 : Messrs. T. and J. Howetson, outfitters. Roof, staircase, and side wall severely damaged by fire, and contents by beat and water. Insured in the Globe and Londo n fi re - o ffi ces .— _ _ No. 12 : H. Levy, outfitter. Stock and furniture on ground floor and ceilings damaged by water.—Nos. 235, 236, 237, and 238, on the opposite side, occupied as shops, have their fronts much damaged by fire." TRIBUTE OF RESPECT TO THE REV. SIR WM DUNBAR, BART., ABERDEEN. -____...,,,,__.- (From the Aberdeen Herald.) On Tuesday, the 21st inst., a deputation of members of the congregation of St. Paul's Chapel met, by ap pointment, at the house of Sir William Dunbar, and stated to him that they had come to offer a token of their regard and esteem, with an assurance that they very sincerly appreciated his ministerial labours. It had been a matter of consideration, the deputation stated, in what form the .present should be made, and among dif ferent opinions it was eventually decided that a purse should be offered. They now came in fulfilment of the wishes of those whom they represented, and hoped that Sir William would accept the offering they brought from those of the congregation who earnestly prayed that the Divine blessing might rest upon himself, Lady Dunbar, and every member of his family; that his ministry might continue to be efficient ; and that he might long remain among them as their faithful pastor and friend. They then presented to him a handsome purse, which had been worked by a member of the congregation, and which contained a hundred guineas. Sir WILLIAM, in acknowledging the gift, addressed his friends in the following terms :—" My Christian Friends, —lnterviews of this nature require a few observations from both parties; but it is often difficult, at the mo ment, to give suitable utterance to the feelings ; indeed, not unfrequently most is expressed by the fewest words. I may have occasion hereafter to express fully my feelings. In the meantime, with reference to the kind sentiments which have been uttered, let me offer to you, and through you to those whom you represent, my sincere thanks for the present you have now made to me ; and for the kind manner in which you have referred to my ministrations. With regard to presents and testimonials 'offered to clergymen, I would observe that, when men solemnly dedicate themselves to the service of Christ, and in a proper spirit undertake the work of the ministry, it is no stipulation with them that they are to receive tokens and - memorials of regard from the people to whom they may minister, or such gifts as you now offer to me ; they do not even stipulate for a commendation of their labours. It is said, on high authority, that "the la bourer is worthy of his hire," but more than what the Lord may see fit to provide for those who labour in his cause, they may not look for, or be disappointed if they do not receive. When gifts are presented, they are va rious. At times plate, with a suitable inscription ; and I cannot but refer with thankfulness to the fact, that I am possessed of such, alike from my former congrega tion in Staffordshire, as also from members of the con gregation' of St. Paul's Chapel, to whom I have now ministered for the last twelve years. At times a purse of money is presented ; nor need any clergyman, whatever may be. his means, hesitate to receive a purse full of gold. If he have ample private means he can still usefully appropriate the money ; whereas, if his private means are very , limited, he may view the offering as a Providential blessing. BLit of whatever nature the gift may be, it is to be regarded as a mark of affection, or of esteem, or as an acknowledgment to him for his ministerial labours ; and it is an occasion when a minister may most justly thank God for such an evidence of his ministrations having been blessed, and regard it as an incentive to continued and persevering endeavours in his sacred calling. Believe me, I duly appreciate the sentiments which have led to this inter view, and I have only further to assure you, that I trust I shall not be found wanting in any future exertions for the individual and collective benefit and comfort of the congregation. Again tendering my sincere thanks to those whom you represent, and to you for the trouble you have taken in this matter, I shall only ejaculate, may the blessing of the Divine Head of the Church be upon the congregation, and upon myself, their minister ; and may the mutual relations between us so long as we are together, be more and more strongly confirmed. RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS. LIVERPOOL, MARCH 29. STOOK EXCHANGE.—The following were the afternoon's sales :—Caledonian, 25i ; Eastern Counties, 11i ; Lan cashire and Yorkshire, 602 591 ; London and North-West ern, 94/ ; Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire, 192 ; Midland, 56 551 ; ditto, preference, 11 dia. ; South Eastern and Dover, 172 2. BIRMINGHAM, MARCH 29. STOCK EXCHANGE.—There was very little doing to-day, and no improvement in quotations. Sellers were to be found, but few purchasers. Midland, 561. MANCHESTER, MARCH 29. STOCK EXCLIANGE.—Thero has been rather less busi ness, with prices still declining. The sales were :—Cale (lonian, 25S ; Eastern Counties, 11 3-16 ; Great Northern (A), deferred, 9! ; Lancashire and Yorkshire, 59i ex div.; Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire, 19 ; South-East ern, 17 5-16. LEEDS, MARCH 20. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The following are this day's prices of shares on 'Chan,ge, and a moderato amount of business has been done at. them :—Eastern Counties, 11$ • Lanca shire an d Yorkshire, 59i ; Midland, 56i ; North Westerns, 7 71-16 ; South Eastern, 17a , York and North Midland, at 211. * THE FRENCH LOAN.—A very remarkable sign of the times is displayed by the fact just made known, that no less than 98,000 persons have subscribed in France to the'ne-4 French Dian ! No less than- .60,000 of these subscribers are stated-to belong to theluxubler _ _ pubscribing each their 50 franca. +' -~ SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. NORTHAMPTON AND PYTCHLEY HUNT RACES.—WEDNESDAY. The TRIAL STAKES of 10 sovs each, with 40 added, for three-yr-olds and upwards. One mile. Eight subs. Baron Rothschild's Orestes, by Orlando, 4 yrs, Bst (Charlton) 1 Lord Exeter's Filbert, 4 yrs, Bst (Norman) 2 Mr. J. Shelley's The Reiver, 4 yrs, Sst (Kendall) 3 Lord Warwick's Crystal, 3 yrs, Est (Cliff) 4 Sharavogue was struck out at one p m. this day. Betting—Even on the Reiver, 5 to 4 agst Orestes. After cantering up the course one of The Reiver's plates was found to be loose, and the start was delayed some time until it was fastened. Orestes won cleverly by two lengths ; same distance between second and third ; bad fourth. The STAND PLATE of 50 sovs (Handicap) for three-yr old's and upwards. Certain winners extra. One mile. Mr. Megson's Roebuck, by St. Lawrence or the Fal low Buck, 3 yrs, Est 61b (Bates) 1 Mr. Webb's Blondel, 4 yrs, 7st 61b (Wells) 2 Mr. Munro's Little Torn, 4 yrs, Bst (W. Sharpe) 3 The follovi;ing also ran : Sir W. Booth's Phocion (late Mookadder,) 3 yrs 7st 51b (Charlton) 0 Mr. Reeves's Pollard, 3 yrs, Est 131 b ...(T. Sherwood) 0 Mr. Lister's Red Rose, 3 yrs Est 121 b (Hughes) 0 Mr. Liley's Victorine, 3 yrs, 6st 41b (Corderay) 0 Betting-3 to 1 each agst Little Tom and Red Rose, 4 to 1 each agst Blondel and Roebuck, 5 to 1 agst Vic torine. Roebuck ran in front throughout, and won cleverly by half a length. Three or four lengths between the second and third. Pollard was fourth, Victorine fifth, Red Rose sixth, and Phocion last. The GREAT NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES of 25 sovs each ; 15 ft, and 5 only if declared, &c., with 100 added ; the second horse to receive 25 sovs out of the stakes ; certain winners extra. Two miles. One hundred and seventeen subs, sixty-nine of whom pay 5 sovs each. Lord Chesterfield's, Jacqueline, by Don John, 4 yrs, Est 81b Mr. Newland's Bracken, 3 yrs, 6st. ( W ells) 2 Mr. T. Parr's Defiance, 4 yrs, 7st 121 b (Flatman) 3 The following also ran : Baron Rothschild's Hungerford, 6 yrs, Bst 131 b (Charlton) 0 Mr. Dawson's Chief Justice, aged, Bst 41b (Aldcroft) 0 Mr. Dawson's Red Lion, 5 yrs, Bst (Cartwright) 0 Mr. J. Adkins's Mr. Sykes, 4 yrs, 7st (carried 7st 21b) (Preece) 0 Mr. J. M. Stanley's Veteran, 4yrs, 6 st 81b (Oliver, jun.) 0 Mr. Rogers's Pancake, 5 yrs, Est 51b ... (J. Steggles) 0 Mr. C. Forraby's John Bull, 4yrs, Est (H. Goater) 0 Mr. Munro's Sine-qua-Non, 3yrs, Est (Cliff) 0 Mr. F. Knowles's Ptolemy, 3yrs, sst 101 b (including sib extra) (Bates) 0 Lord Eglinton's Lamprocles, 3 yrs. sst (Bullock) 0 Mr. J. Adkins's Swiftsure, 3 yrs, sst (Prior) 0 Mr. Drinkald's Jacob Petler, 3yrs, 4st 131b...(W00d) 0 Kingston was struck out at 11.0 this day. Betting -3 to 1 agst Defiance, 6to 1 each agst Red Lion and Swiftsure, 10 to 1 agst Bracken, 12 to 1 agst Chief Justice, 16 to 1 agst Hungerford. These were the only horses backed for money at the post-20 to 1 agst any other. Mr. Dawson declared to win with Chief Justice. After one disappointment, the lot got well off, and on coming round the turn Veteran was seen in possession of the lead, Ptolemy, Chief Justice, John Bull, Pancake, Bracken, Lamprocles, Mr. Sykes, and Swiftsure, clus tering up—the favourite and Hungerford lying off. Passing th e s t an d J o h n B u ll r u s hd to the front, Ptolemy taking second place, with Veteran and Pancake third and fourth ; but they had scarcely entered the further side of the course, when Ptolemy took up the running, Mr, Sykes, Pancake, and Bracken being the next three , with John Bull, Jacqueline, and Swiftsure well laid up, At the mile post Swiftsure went ahead, and maintained his position until they neared the bend into the straight, when Jacqueline, John Bull, and Bracken joined issue—Jacqueline quickly obtaining the lead. At this point Red Lion fell, and in the next moment Veteran, Mr. Sykes, and Ptolemy were down —one or two of them coming into collision with Red Lion. Cartwright was severely contused and cut, and Preece and Bates were much shaken and bruised; Oliver was unhurt. Meanwhile, Jacqueline maintained the lead with an effect which showed her chance to be most hopeful. Within the distance Defiance obtained third place, and when near the corner of the Stand enclosure he reached Bracken's girths, a vigorous effort was made, but Jacqueline won cleverly by three-quarters of a lengt' d , and Defiance lost the second money by a neck. Sriift sure, Lamprocles, John Bull, H.ungerford, and Chief Justice, finished nearly in the order named. The WHITTLEBURY STAKES of 15 sous. each, 5 ft,,, with 100 added, for two and three-yr-olds ; certain penal ties and allowances. T.Y.C. (about three quarters of a mile). Forty-four subs. Mr. Liley's Redemption, by Orlando, 2 yrs, Est llb (Corderay) 1 Mr. J. Osborne's Lord Alfred, 2 yrs, fist 41b ...(Wells) 2 Captain D. Lane's Alas, 3 yrs, Sst 101 b (including 51b extra) ................................................(A. Day) 3 The following also ran :7 Baron Rothschild's Twinkle, 3 yrs, Bst 81b (including 31bextra) ......................................... (Charlt4 0 Mr. Howard's Helmet, 3 'irs, Bst 81 b...(Bartholome.w) 0 Duke of Bedford's Student, 3 yrs (allowed 51b), Bst 31b................................................ (S. Rog ers ) 0 Lord Derby's Crown Pige on , 2 yrs, Est 41b (Hayhoe) 0 Mr. Drinkald's Monge, 2 yrs, Est 41b (J. Steggles) 0 Mr. Mather's Rose, 2 yrs, Est llb (Cliff) 0 Lord Chesterfield's Palmerston, 2 yrs, Est 41b(Ashmall) 0 Mr. Saxon's Evangeline, 2 yrs, Est llb (Forster) 0 Betting-2 to 1 agst Crown Pigeon, 4to 8 agst Lord Alfred, ft() each apt ileknot, Student, %Id Palmer. Mr. Turner's Census, by Lanereost, 3 yrs, Est 21b (30i (Palmer) 1 Lord Clifden's Anteverta, 4 yrs, 7st 41b (301.) (Charlton) 2 Mr.Taylor'sGameChicken, 4 yrs, 7st 81b (60/0 (Asbmall) 3 The following also ran : Mr. Copeland's Landscape, 4 yrs, 7stslb (60/.)(Stan way) 0 Mr. Barnard's Jessamine, 3 yr 3, Gst 31b (60/.)...(Cliff) 0 Mr. Mare's Bay Maresfield, 3 yrs, 6st 21b (301.) - (S. Steggles) 0 Mr. Drewe's Flageolet, 2 yrs, sst llb (1001.) (Coventry) 0 Mr. Scott's Mary, 3 yrs, 6st (301.)... (Wells) 0 Mr. Clarke's Constantine, 5 yrs, Bst2lb(6o/.)(F. Marson) 0 Mr. J. Osborne's Johnny Taft, 2 yrs, sst 31b (100/.) (Bearpark) 0 Mr.Reeves's Red Drop, 2 yrs, 4st 71b (601.)(Crickmere) 0 Betting-2 to 1 agst Census, 3to 1 agst Jessamine, 6 to 1 agst any other. Census made all the running, and won by three lengths. Same distance between the second and third; Mary was fourth, Johnny Taft fifth, and Constantine next. The winner was afterwards bought in for 250 guineas. HER MAJESTY'S PLATE, of 100 guineas. Two miles. Mr. Parr's Rataplan, by the Baron, 4 yrs, 9st 21b (Flatrnan 1 Mr. Osborne's Lord John, 3 yrs, Gst 101 b.... (Carroll) 2 Mr. W. Powlett's Sharavogue, 5 yrs, 9st 101 b (Rogers) 3 The following also ran : Mr. Morris's Eulogist, 4 yrs, 9st 21b (Basham) 0 Mr. Drewe's King Alfred, 3 yrs, Est 101 b (Arnott) 0 Mr. F. Knowles's Caliph, 3 yrs, Est 101b...(Corderay) 0 Mr. Bennett's Bridesmaid, 3 yrs, Est 101 b.. (Wells) 0 Betting-5 to 2 each agst Sharavogue and Rataplan, 5 to 1 agst Caliph, 6to 1 agst Bridesmaid. King Alfred led to the bottom turn, where Lord John took up the running, which he carried on to the half distance. Ra taplan then passed him, went on, and won by three lengths. Same distance between second and third. Eulogist finished about two lengths behind the third. Caliph was fifth, Bridesmaid sixth. King Alfred beaten off. BETTING ON tHE COURSE. METROPOLITAN. sto 1 agst Royalist (11 to 2 taken freely). 6to 1 agst Jonathan Martin (taken). 10 to 1 agst Muscovite (12 to 1 taken). DERBY. 13 to 2 agst King Torn (taken to 2001.) 9 to 1 agst Dervish (taken) (10 to 1 was laid overnight to 2001.) 25 to 1 agst Acrobat (taken). 1000 to 15 agst Bracken (taken six times). The " opening day" of this meeting was celebrated most propitiously ; the weather was delightfully fine, and the attendance of pleasure folk and " business men" was larger than on any previous anniversary. The vast assemblage comprised the elite of the fashion able and titled patrons of the turf, most of whom were sojourning at the different seats in the neighbourhood. The result of the race for the Northamptonshire Stakes, the principal event of the day, was unexpected, and no little surprise was created. The winner was scarcely mentioned in the ring, and the bookmakers are consequently large winners. Up to the hour of starting Defiance was steadily supported, and Swiftsure grew in favour ; the former ran a good horse. Red Lion was also in strong demand, notwithstanding a declaration from his stable to win with Chief Justice. Lamprocles went quite out of the market. Owing to the early closing movement (eight p.m.) at the Telegraph-office, much disappointment and dissatisfaction was occasioned, seve ral communications after that hour being required to be made to different parts of the country. ORDER OF RUNNING THIS DAY. I.3o—lnkeepers' Plate. 2.10--Earl Spencer's Plate. 2.4s—County Cup. 3.3o—Althorp Park Stakes. 4. o—Delapre Stakes. EPSOM SPRING MEETING, APRIL 6. WEIGHTS for the GREAT METROPOLITAN STEEPLECHASE, Certain winners extra. About three miles and a half. Acceptances to be declared by Six o'clock p.m. Tues• day, April 4. st lb ' st lb The Colonel Ploughboy, aged ... 10 12 ' Widow Machree Need wood lO 7 Sir Philip The Rejected lO 7, Robin Hood 9 0 Spring Ace of Trumps lO 2 Columbine, 6 yrs ... 9 0 Sam Hood 9 10 Annie Laurie 9 0 Dearest Mae (h b)... 9 10 The Farmer Star of England 9 8 Burnt Sienna 9 0 FREE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 5 sous. each, with 30 added. About two miles. Over six flights of hurdles. Acceptances to be declared by Six o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, April 4. at lb Need wood lO 9 Spring Alp lO 5 Torn Gurney (h b) lO 5 Star of England lO 0 Timothy lO 0 Teddesley, 5 yrs lO 0 Theodine, 5 yrs 9 12 st lb Victress . Sir Philip Free-trader (late John Bright), syrs 9 7 Beresford Polly Union Jack UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE. The following are the crews selected for the great University boat race, appointed to take place on Satin , day week : OXFORD. CAMBRIDGE. st lb W. F. Short, New Col. 10 8 A. Hooke, Worcester 10 8 W. Pinckney, Exeter 11 '8 T. H. Blundell,Ch.Ch. 11 11 T. A. Hooper, Pem broke P. H. Nind, Ch. Ch ll 5 G. H. Mellish, Exeter 11 7 W. 0. M. King, Pem broke (stroke) T. N. Marshall, Exe ter (steerer) The stroke-oar (Mr. Wright), in the Cambridge boat, only having been selected a day or two since, we are at present unable to give his weight accurrately. Messrs. Searles have, as usual, built both boats, and have char tered the Waverley and Citizen L to accompany tha race. The course will, as usual, extend from Mortlake to Putney ; but owing to its being a very early tide, the distance will be rowed downwards, st lb j Galion, Trinity Col. 9 10 Nairne, Emmanuel 10 4 Stephenson, Caius lO 10 Agnew, Trinity Davis, Trinity Johnson, Trinity ll 4 Blake, Corpus Wright, St. John's (stroke) Smith, Caius (steerer) 912 RES FOR 1854. Catterick Bridge 19 Abergavenny 2O York Spring 25 Malton 27 AY. Lothians and EdinburghlB Lewes l9 Bath 23 Liverpool Hunt Spring 24 Epsom 30 UNE. Bibury 2B Stockbridge 29 Ludlow 30 Winchester 3O .LY. Stourbridge l7 Stamford 18 Nottingham 2O Good wood 25 Ripon 31 lIST. Egham . 22 York 23 Hereford Eccles 24 28 Chelmsford 29 Derby 29 Plymouth Lincoln 3O 31 MBER. Bedford 19 Leicester 2O Manchester Autumn 2l Lanark .25 Newmarket F 0 26 Northallerton 2B IBER. Warwick Autumn 17 Caledonian Hunt 17 Newmarket H 23 I w orces' MBER. 1 Cowbridge Hunt 9 'ter Autumn 3 LINARES LEAD MINING COMPANY.—At a meeting of this company, held yesterday, a dividend of 15s. per share was declared, and the report of the directors was unanimously carried. It was stated that returns are steadily increasing, and that the erection of new works, although requiring some outlay, has greatly facilitated operations. Recent discoveries have proved satisfactory, the estimated supply of ore having considerably aug mented. Although the amount of profit would have enabled the directors to declare a larger dividend, they have refrained from recommending one, the desirableness of an available cash balance to extend works, if neces sary, and to meet promptly any expenditure, being a consideration of importance at the present juncture. THE ROYAL DECLARATION OF WAR.—The liberal and unambiguous terms of the royal declaration of war, as regards the commerce of neutrals, gave great satisfaction to-day to the commercial community, and especially to the merchants engaged in the Russian trade. [ADVERTISEMENT.I—A LIEUTENANT OF DRAGOONS CURED OF RHEUMATISM BY HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT AND PILLS.—This officer, who is in the Dutch army, states that Holloway's Pills and Ointment have cur e d him of rheumatism, which appeared to be incurable, as neither sea-bathing, vapour-baths, nor preparations vaunted as sure remedies, did him any good, and the treatnvnt of the doctor, after several months' trial, was withc xtJ)uc- cess. At this juncture ho commenced taking the pill s an d ru bbing the Ointment into the complaining parts twice a day, which effectually cured him in the course o f six weeks. The truth of this statement can be vouched for by Mr. J. B. Stratman, of Bois-le-Duc.---Sold by all drug. fists; and at Professor establishment, 214, bland London. /~~ 3IENT BILL. INCOME TAX. In reply to Colonel BLAIR, Mr. BERKELEY said the debate on the income tax would have precedence to-morrow of the other business. The house then adjourned at half-past 5 o'clock. STATE OF TRADE. (From the Manchester Guardian of yesterday. MANCHESTICR, March 28.—The state of the market is soon described. Buyers are holding back from busi ness with a more marked caution than before. In seve kinds of yarns there is as yet but. little accumulation— in some there are still orders in hand ; and, in these, but little giving way is as yet perceptible. The growth of stocks is much the greatest in 7-8 and 9-8 cloths for printing or bleaching ; and these show the greatest rela tive decline of value. After-all, however, although pro ducers manifest an increased anxiety to sell, they do not attempt to force &ales, and there is nothing like panic in the market. The Liverpool cotton market is becoming weaker and more irregular. HALIFAX, March 25.—Our piece hall has been very slenderly attended to-day, both by merchants and manu facturers, and few goods of any description have found purchasers. The manufacturers are greatly curtailing production. The demand for yarns is diminished, and prices consequently drooping. The spinners are very generally running short time. Wools are very inactive, and the quotations some what lower. ROCHDALE, March 27.—The flannel market con tinues bad, with little or nothing doing. In fact there is no demand for goods of any kind. Wool is a shade lower in price, with a limited amount of business doing. HUDDERSFIELD, Ma►:ch 28.—There has been rather more doing to-day than last Tuesday, although the market may be reported flat. Goods for summer wear are now being introduced and command a few sales, but they are more of a retail than a wholesale character, merchants evidently intending to buy as near as pos sible from "hand to month." The wool trade, like the other branches, is quiet, the sales effected being very light weights in most instances. BIRMINGHAM, March 27.—The buoy4ncy of the iron trade has at present suffered no diminution. The pre liminary meeting of the trade will be held at Dudley on Thnrsday next, but excites less interest than usual ; the position of most of the dealers and manufacturers being out of the reach of any resolution that may ba aimed at them. Good qualities of pig-iron are unprocurable to any extent, and pig-makers are obtaining almost any price they please to name for the few they have to dis pose of, irrespective entirely of any relative value of manufactured iron, while they are necessitated to be equally submissive to the mine-owners from whom their ore is procured. HEALTH OF LOiVDON DURING THE WEEK. (Front the Report of the Registrar-General. ) Twelve hundred deaths were registered in London in the week that ended on Saturday, showing a small in crease on those of the previous week, when the number was 1,188. In the corresponding weeks of ten previous years the average number was 1,124, which, if raised in proportion to increase of population, becomes 1,236. The rate of mortality that has prevailed daring the last fortnight, is below the corrected average, but does not differ from it to any material extent. Two hundred and forty-six deaths are enumerated in this return, as caused by zymotic or epidemic diseases. Of these 14 are referred to small-pox, 34 to meazles, 33 to scarlatina, 63 to hooping•cough, 12 to croup, 4 to thrush, 22 to •diarrhoea, 3 to dysentery, 2 to influenza, one to purpura, sto remittent and infantile fever, 41 to typhus, one to metria (puerperal fever), besides 4 to other diseases incidental to childbearing, 2 to rheumatic fever, 3 to erysipelas, 5 to syphilis, and one to noma. No death is attributed to cholera in the week. Diseases of the respiratory organs produced 242 fatal cases. The corrected average of deaths in correspond ing weeks is 255. Bronchitis gradually declines ;it was fatal last week in 100 cases ; pneumonia in 95 ; laryn gitis and laryngismus stridulus in 10. At 17, John's-mews, Bedford-row, on 23d March, the daughter of a coachman, aged 5 years, died of " scar latina maligna (6 days), suffocation from putrid sore throat." - Mr. Goodhugh, the registrar, observes : "This is the third death in the same family this week from scarlatina. One of the deaths was not registered j by me, having occurred in Middlesex Hospital. The medical attendant attributes this mortality to the very bad state of the drainage. The cellar in this house is covered with stagnant water to the depth of one or two feet. lam informed that scarlatina has of late been very prevalent in the immediate neighbourhood of the mews." In the sub•district of St. Paul, Hammersmith, in King-street, on 17th March, the son of an ostler, aged 6 years, died of " small-pox (5 days), vaccinated ; inflam mation of larynx, and great want of power." On the certificate of the medical attendant it is stated that " this is the second death in this house, which is situated in a yard always in a dangerous condition from putrifying bones, rags, &c. There have been 5 cases of small-pox in this house." The son and daughter of a labourer, aged respectively 4 weeks and 2 years, died in Normand's-place, Furham, on 16th and 20th March, of variola. In the sub-district of Woolwich Arsenal, at 17, Hog lane, on 21st March, the daughter of a field labourer, aged one year, died of "consumption (2 months), hoop. ing cough (6 weeks)." No medical attendant. Mr. Rixon, the registrar, adds :—" This is the seventh death that has occurred in this house within the last six months, and the parochial surgeon expects others shortly. It is occupied by the Irish, as many as 65 of whom have been known to inhabit it at one time. The are twelve rooms in the house. This child died in a small garret in which the father, mother, and three children are still At 17, Lower Marsh-street, Lambeth, on 19th March, a domestic servant, aged 15 years, died of " disease of the heart, accelerated by tight lacing ; sudden."—ln quest. - In Clerkenwell Workhouse, Coppice-row, on 16th March, a painter, aged 70 y ears , di e d o f "carbuncle on the head ; decay of nature." In the Workhouse, White chapel North, on 17th March, a cabinetmaker, aged 60 years, died of "anthrax, debility." At Nunhead, an inspector of sewers, aged 73 years, died of " rheumatic neuralgia (6 weeks), paralysis (2 days)." Last week the births of 912 boys and 893 girls, in all 1,805 children, were registered in London. In the nine corresponding weeks of the years 1845-53 the average number was 1,505. MORTALITY IN THE METROPOLIS. NUMBER OF DEATHS FROM ALL CAUSAS REGISTERED IN THE WEEK ENDING SATURDAY, MARCH 25. Zymotic Diseases Diseases of Uncertain Seat Tubercular Diseases Diseases of the Brain. Nerves and Senses Diseases of the Heart and Blood-vessels 45 Diseases of the Lungs and other Organs of Respiration .. Diseases of the Stomach, Liver, and other Organs of Digestion Diseases of the Kidneys, &c. Childbirth, Diseases of the Uterus, &c. Diseases of the Joints, Bones, and Muscles Diseases of the Skin, &c. Malformations 4 Premature Birth and Debility 37 Atrophy 34 Old Age Sudden 25 Violence, Privation, Cold, and Intemperance 29 Causes not specified DEATHS FROM ALL CAUSES . 1,200 Population Deaths in corre- Enumerated. aponding week Deaths in the 1851. - of 18. Week. West Dist r i c t s North Districts 490,396 Central Districts 393,256 East Districts 485,522 „,, 288 South Districts - -- - Totals Males Females.. On the motion for the second reading of the above bill, it was postponed to this day week. BIRTHS IN THE WEEK. Males.... Females. Total . ..1,805 UNITED STATES.—The commercial accounts from the United States this week are favourable, since, while they announce a moderate resumption of specie shipments to this side (the Andes having brought 42,0001.), they de scribe an easy state of the money market, and great general steadiness in securities of all kinds, considering the extent of the recent rise. The failure is mentioned -of Read, Clark, and Co., an importing firm, for 70,0001., but with a good amount of assets. The seizure of the American steamer Black Warrior at Havannah for an alleged breach of Customs' regulations, although not unlikely to be fomented into a quarrel with Spain that may end in a contest or Cuba, had not thus far affected the stock-market. RACING FIXT AP Croxton Park 4 Epsom Sprino. 6 Cheltenham Spring ' l2 Newmarket Craven 17 M, Newmarket F S 1 Chester Spring 9 Lothians & Edinburgh 11 Newmarket S S l6 Shrewsbury lB Manchester Ascot Heath... l3 Newcastle•on-Tyne 20 Hampton 2l Carlisle 26 JU Newmarket Worcester Lancaster Mansfield Liverpool Ipswich ...12 ...13 AU( Brighton Brighton Club 4 Wolverhampton Yarmouth 8 Reading Odiham 9 North Staffordshire 9 Wolverhampton l4 SEPT] Warwick Lichfield Western Meeting 7 Rochester and Chatham 7 Doncaster 12 Pontefract 18 0 CTI Chester Autumn 3 Yorkshire Union Hunt 5 Wrexham 5 Newmarket S 0 9 Epsom Autumn . HOVE: `;*,, RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE. SHREWSBURY AND BIRMINGHAM. The half-yearly meeting of this company was held at Shrewsbury on Tuesday, Lord Bateman in the chair. The report stated that the passenger -traffic for, the half-year ending th e 31 s t o f December ins', amounted to 12,6311., and the goods traffic to 9,517/. The continued opposition and obstruction to the traffic of the company by the London and North' Western Company have rendered the property who'll unremunerative, which can only be put an end to by amalgamation with the Great Western Compaq' The Madeley branch will be ready for opening in about three months. The Great Western Company are emir pleting the junction at Wolverhampton, and it is 05' pected that the through communication between this railway and the Great Western will be made in about two months. The sum expended on capital account amounted to 1,461,4621. The receipts for the half-year ending the 31st of December amounted to 28,114/., and the working expenses, rates, and taxes, to 27,281/. The CHAIRMAN, in moving the adoption of the report, said that the Great Western Company, in giving them guarantee of 3i per cent, and surplus profits, had behave", in the ha n d somest possible manner; they should use all their energies to secure as speedily as possible this a"!" vantageous arrangement, inasmuch as it promised a fair and equitable return for their capital. The report was unanimously adopted, and the proceed' ings concluded with a vote of thanks to the chairman. LONDONDERRY AND ENNISKILLEN. The half-yearly meeting of this company was held on Tuesday at Colernan - street-buildings—M r . J. Clay ill the chair. The report stated that the line would be opened to Enniskillen in May next. A portion of the line from Fintona to Dromore-road was o p ene d on the 16th of January last, making forty-six miles then completed and in operation. A bill was now before Parliament for raising 75,0001. additional share caps' tal, and adding 25,0001. to the borrowed power; of the company. These sums were required to pal for a second line of rails from Newtown Stewart to Omagh, the construction of the Fintona branch, the substitution of iron for timber bridges, building mar• kets at Omagh and Newtown Stewart, in connexion with tho railway, and work-hops, coke-ovens, an d enlargement of the station at Derry. The direr• tors recommend the payment of the usual divi• dend on the five per cent. preference shares, and 2s. 6d. per share on the 25/. shares, leaving 8511. in hand. The expenditure on capital account amounted to 543,494/. The traffic receipts for the half-year ending 31st of De' cember last amounted to 12,7191., and the expenses to 7,2581., leaving a balance of 5,461/. The CHAIRMAN, in moving the adoption of the report, stating that in about six months after the opening of the line to Enniskillen there would be a remunerative traffic upon the railway. After some explanation from Captain Warren With regard to the necessity for expending the proposed nog capital on productive works, and by the chairman and Mr. Tyrrell, with respect to the fair and equitable man• ner in which law and Parliamentary expenses were charged to the co ,, ipany, the reports was adopted and the uividends recommended therein were declared. It was stated that a considerable portion of the dividend on the 251. shares had been paid out of premiums from the sale of preference shares, and not out of net traffic. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. CUSTOM HOUSE, MARCH 29. ENTERED INWARDS.—The Providence, from Terceira ; Anne, Dunkirk ; Turbot, Gravelines ; Dovre, Sannesund ; Elizabeth Harrison, Odessa ; Idalia, Cavala ; D o lphi n , St' Michael's ; E mma, Radosto ; Emma, Zante ; Hanover , Port Philip ; Vorwarts, Copenhagen ; Citizen, Bordeaux; Archipelago, Eupatoria ; Princess Royal, Palermo • Rose, Bathurst, Ri ver G am bi a ; Loudon, New York ; 'James, Charente ; Ceres, Oporto and Lisbon. ENTERED OUTWARDS FOR LOADING. —The Blonde, for Rio Janeiro ; Agnes, Oporto; Eagle, Boulogne; Wilber mina, Hamburgh ; Sympathy, Borde lux • Mercury, Bre' men ; Arab, Mont e Vid eo an d Buenos Ayres; Gustafra , Stockholm; Ida, Altona ; Oscar, Hamburgh ; Maranon , Calcutta; Citizen, Bordeaux; Lochlibo, Quebec and Mon treal ; Cosmopolite, Valencia ; Maria Key, Rio Janeiro; Laurina, Konigsberg ; Gleubervie, Hobart Town ; Lou don, New York. CLEARED OUTWARDS WITH CARGO.--The Nova Via• ;ante, for Madeira ; Robert Matthews, Malta an d Con stantinople ; Barbara, St. John's, N.B. ; Goodwin, Cal cutta ; Harmina, Konigsberg ; Ann Logan, St. Vincent ; Waban, Calcutta; City of Hobart, Hobart Town, &c.; St. Miohael's, St. Kitts; Cruiser, Algoa Bay; Herder, Sydney. VESSELS SPOKEN WITH. A ship, with U, in a red bargee, bound west, with enli' grants, March 11, lat. 43 N., long. 50 W. The Caronenua (ship), of Liverpool, March 11, lat. 4 6 N., long. 29 W. The Childe Harold, March 20, lat. 49 N., long. 7 W. Tho Baldur (brigantine), March 24, lat. 49 N., long• 8 W. The Woodbine (barque), bound to New York, March 2S, lat. 50, long. 6 W. The Mary (brig), of Alloa, from the Clyde to Valparaiso, Dec. 13, lat. 57 S., long. 66 W. The Nicoline (ship), of Hamburgh, from Hartlepool to Point do Galle, Jan. 9, lat. 24 S., long. 28 W. COUNTRY MARKETS. EDINBURGH HAY AND STRAW MARKET— MARCH 28. There was a fair supply of straw of all descriptions of he market. The prices were as follow : Oat straw, from 6s Od to 7s 6d per kemple of 16 stoTo xon ; wheat do., Gs Gd to 8s Gd ; barley do., 5s Gd to Gs bd. Hay from lid to 13d ; new ditto, Od to Od per stone. EDINBURGH MEAL MARKET—MARCH 28. There were in the market to-day, 18 sacks oatmeal, each weighing 2801bs imperial, which sold thus :-18 at 21. 6s, 00 at 0/. Os Od, and 0 at OZ. Os. DALKEITIT MEAL MARKET—MARCH 27. There were in the market to-day 39 bags of oatmeal , 4of barleymeal, and 2of pot-barley. Sales dull. Tll O top price of oatmeal 6d down ; the second as last week; third Os Od up. Pot-barley, the top price was is down. Oatmeal, per sack of 2801bs I First. Second. Third. imperial Od Peasemeal, per ditto Flour, per ditt o —s Od Od Pot-barley, per ditt o --s Ocl s 0" LEEDS —MARCH 28. The supplies of grain are limited. The trade has, 1 12 great measure, recovered its depression, and an advance of is per qr. on good qualities of wheat is obtainable on last Tuesday's prices. Barley and beans are is per cp,.. l o wer. Oats support their value. DUBLIN—MARCH 28. White wheat, 40s 01 to 43s Od , red ditto, 39s to 41s Od ; barley, 16s Od to 18s Od ; oats, 13s Od to 16s Od; rapeseed, fiOs Od to 00s Od per b r l ; oa t mea l , 15 e Od to 17s Od ; bakers ' flour, 23s Od to 27a Od per cwt; luaiau corn, 43s Od to 45s Od per 4801bs. 7.-111ARen 29. ,he close of the market : Wallsend, &c. _ - d. 5. Framwellgate .. 19 0 Plummer 2O 0 Stewart's 2l 0 Whitwell lB 9 Cassop 2O 6 Hough Hall • l9 3 19 South Kelloo Birchgrove Graigol a 27 ,„ Cowpen 2O Sidney's Hartley COAL MARK Prices of Coal per ton at ti 8. Carr's Hartley d. 20 Hasting's Hartley 2O 0 Tanfield Moor l6 0 Tanfield Moor Butes 17 0 West Hartley 0 Wylam lB 0 Wallsend.., &o. Bell and Brown 18 6 Gosforth lB 6 Hilda 18 3 Riddell lB 6 Edon Main ...20 3 CONTINENTAL RATES OF EXCIIANGE.—The closing accounts from the Paris Bourse yesterday afternoon showed a slight recovery, as compared with Tuesday, although the opening prices had not been fully main tained. At Vienna, on the contrary, the distrust ig almost beyond precedent, and the Austrian funds have experienced another fall of nearly 1 per cent., while the rate of exchange on London has advanced more than 3 per cent., the quotation being 14. At Turin the Go vernment proposals for a new Sardinian loan of about 1,500,0001. have been adopted by the Legislative Cham ber. From St. P e t ers b urg th e l etters are to th e 21 s t inst,, but they co n t a i n no remar k s on politics. Th e quotation of exchange was 33id. t o 341 d. The Fr enc h exchange remains without a lt era ti o n, ”d, although the recent arrivals of Australian gold are likely to be sent to Paris, it is improbable that any further amounts will be taken from the Bank of England. BIRTHS. OF A SON. On the 28th inst., at 70, Eaton-square, Pimlico, the wife of J. H. Manners Sutton , Esq. , M.P. dencOn the 17th of February, at Shol a p ore, Bombay Presi y, W. Gray, Es,-.,i., S.A. C omm i ssa ry' the wife of General. OF A DAUGHTER. On the 25th inst., at Bran denburg -villa, Ryde, the wife of lan Archibaders. ld IL Tattnall, Es q . , l ate Captain of the 92 d High On the 29th inst., at 34, Inverness -terrace, Bayswater, the wife of J. F. Macaire, Esq. MARRIED. On the 28th inst., at Marylobono Church, Charles Paul Wood, Esq., of 43, Bernard-street Russell-suare, and Raymond's-buildin gs , G ray ' s-inn, to Mary, the younger daughter of John Lyall, Esq. DIED. On the 28th of November last, at Rtlmain, near Syd ney, New South Wales, Robert Huntley, late of Faring' don, Berks a member of the Society of F r i en d s , age d 68. On the 7th December last, at Melbourne, Victoria, Caro line Mary Ellen, the infant daughter, and on the following day Caroline Elizabeth, the wife, of Mr. C. E. Bruce At Realands, near Reading, Ellis Robert, only surviving son of David Cunliffe, Esq., of the Bengal Civil Service. LONDON: Printed and Published by MURDO YOUNG , of No. 112, Strand, Printer, at The Sun Office, No. 112, Strand, in the Precinct of the Savoy, in the county of Middlesex, Thursday, March 30, 18C4. .. .. / Luc' per Cent. last, will street, CI next. 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