The Sun. — London, England, 1854-02-28 00:00:00

LYCEUM THEATRE.-Mr. ALLOROFT'S SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL CONCERTS. To-morrow evening (Wednesday. March 1), when the following eminent artistes will appear : 3lesdames Weiss, Messent, F. Reeves, Stabbach, Poole, Distin, Ormond, 31`Alpine, Rebecca Isaacs, Rita Favanti, Lahlachc, and Amedei; Messrs. Augustus Braham, Manley, Tedder, Brandt, Wallworth, Corgi, Cotton. Weiss, Lablache, and Frank Bodda. S. lo performers —Miss Arabella Goddard, Richardson, Case, Lazarus, Schallehn, Mr. Distin and Sons, and Herr Ernst. Conductors—Mr. Benedict, &hire, Tully, and Frank Mori. Leader—Mr. Griesbach. Stalls, 75.; boxes, ss. ; pit, 2i. 6d. ; gallery, Is. Private boxes, Stalls, tickets, and places to be had at the box-office ; and of Mr. Allcroft, 15, New Bond-street. THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE. Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith. THIS EVENING, FEB. 2S, Will be performed THE VENDETTA. Principal characters by Messrs. G. V. Brooke and T. Mead. To be followed by THE BEGGAR'S OPERA. Characters by Mr. A. Younge, Mrs. Selby, Miss M. Stanley, and Miss Feather stone. THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET. Under the management Of Mr. Eueltstone. THIS EVENING, Fan. 23. Will be performed a new comic drama, called RANELAGIL Characters by Messrs. Vandenhoff, W. Farrell, and Buckstone ; Miss Reynolds, Mrs. Fitzwilliam, Sec. To be followed by A PRETTY PIECE OF BUSINESS. After which, the Grand CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME, called HARLEQUIN AND THE THREE BEARS; or, Little Sliverhair and the Fairies. Columbine, Miss 3f. Brown ; Harlequin, Mr. J. Marshall; Pantaloon, Mr. W. A. Barnes; Clown, Mr. H. Marshall. ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET. Under the Management of Mr. CHARLES BEAN. THIS EVENING, FEB. 25, Will be presented Lord Byron's Trazedy of SARDANAPALUF, considerably abridged for stage representation. After which will be presented the new Grand CHRISTMAS PAN TOMIME, entitled HARLEQUIg AND THE MILLER AND HIS MEN; or, King Salamandar and the Fairy of the Azure Lake. Harlequin, Mr. Cormack ; Clown, Mr. Maine; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo; and Columb.ue, Miss Desborough. LYCEUM THEATRE. Under the Management of Madame Vestris. THIS EVENING, FEB. 28, Will be performed A BACHELOR OF ARTS. Characters by Messrs. C. Mathews, F. Matthews, and Baker; Miss F. Hughes. After which, the original Fairy Extravaganza, called ONCE 11PON A TIIIE THERE WERE TWO KINGS. Principal cha racters by Mr. Ruby and Madame Vestris. To conclude with PATTER VERSUS CLATTER. THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHL Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste. THIS EVENING, FEB. 28, Will be presented the highly Popular New Nautical Melo-drama in five tableaux, with new scenery, the Sea of Ice, &c., new resees and appointments, called T FIE Tril RS r OF GOLD; or, TILE LOST SHIP AND THE WILD FLOWER OF MEXICO. P rinclpal characters by Messrs. B. Webster, Keeley, Paul Bedford, Madame Celeste, &c. To conclude with THE SERIOUS FAMILY. ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE. Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan. THIS EVENING, FEB. 23, Will be performed PLOT AND PASSION. Principal characters by Mr. F. Robson and Mrs. Stirling. ♦fter which, THE BENGAL TIGER. Principal characters by Messrs. Alfred Wigan, and F. Robson; and .34rs. Wigan and Miss M a rston. To conclude with TM?, LOTTERY TICKET. Characters by Messrs. Emery, Vincent, and F. Robson; and aliss E. Turner. STRAND THEITRE. ole Lessee, Mr. F. W. Allcroft.—Directrea., Miss Rebecca Isaacs THIS EVENING, FEB. 28, Will be presented (Bth time) "NO IRISH NEED APPLY." After which. MIDAS. To be followed by THE TWO GREGORIES. To conclude with THE CORICONIAN BROTHERS. Stalls, 55.; Boxes, 35.; Pit, 1.. 641; Gallery, 6d.; Private Boxes, T. I Is. 6d., to be had of Mr. Alleroft, 15, New Bond-street. ASTLEY'S EUROPE'S NATIONAL AMPHITHEATRE Lessee and Manager, Mr. William Cooke. iumphant success of the New Spectac'e. LAST FOUR NIGHTS of the PANTOMIME. THIS EVENING, FEB. 28, And daring the week, Wednesday excepted) the new, grand, and r o mantic spectacle entitled THE WOODMAN'S HORSE; or, The lee Knight—the Woodman's Horse by the pet steed, Beauty, preachy trained by Mr. William Cooke. After which, Scenes of the ARENA. To conclude with the Comic Pantomime of BILLY BUTTON'S J OURNEY TO BRENTFORD ; or, Harlequin and the Ladies' F avourite. Box-office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W. West. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. Tan DAY —Morning 47 min.after 2 1 Evening 8 min.aft. 3 To•Monaow—Morning 27 min.after 3 1 Evening 46 min.aft. 3 THE WEATHER.-SUN OPFICE, FEB. 28. THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE. 52—highest since noon yesterday. 42—lowest this morning and during the night. 51.—this day at noon. BAROMETER, 30 . 43. WIND, N.W.—Light breeze, with fine, sunshiny weather y--,n,,4.e., ~. c , ., -y______l_,:,.. ~ q, --h t 1 ._,, ) , Lii i,t,., , A,, -:1-aig;'-' LONDON, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 185 As if sufficient time had not already been wasted—as if any rational doubt could exist as to the intention of the AUTOCRAT—and as if there were not already amply sufficient grounds to justify any hostile measures that might be adopted by the combined forces of England and France, a further attempt is to be made to bring the Northern Despot to his senses. A formal sum mons has, it appears, been addressed to the Emperor NicsoLas, calling on him within six days from the receipt thereof to give a deliberate undertaking that his troops shall be withdrawn from the Danubian provinces before the 30th April next. The messengers bearing these imperative demands left Paris and London yesterday morning, and it is said that they will be accompanied to St. Petersburgh by other messengers from Austiia and Prussia bearing similar communications, so that the four mis sions may be simultaneously delivered. What benefit can be anticipated from these additional ultimata it is difficult to conceive. We have surely had enough of these " last words," which have been as repeatedly announced' as a series of last appearances by the talented CRITILNILES' family. The present would. seem to be " most positively the last possible entertainment," the several performers beingabout to undertake a series of engagements in the Black Sea and the Baltic, in the Danube, and in the Crimea." But it is impos sible not to perceive that the effect must be to cause new delays, in addition to those which have already brought " the Science of Diplomacy," as it is termed, into contempt and disrepute. What practical utility can follow from the contumelious rejection of these demands, and the ignominious expulsion of the Messengers ? Our Ambassador has, it is said, been treated with but scant cour tesy ; and why we should place any other British subject in an equally painful position, is a pro blem of which it would require an EDIFUS to offer a satisfactory solution. The step has, however, been taken, and we must only curb our impatience for the three or four weeks which must elapse before answers to these unnecessary applications can be received by the French or English Cabinet. A ' We have already stated, there can be no possible doubt as to the nature of these replies. It " needs no ghost to come from the grave to tell us" that ! Excessive pride, over-weening wrath, and grasping cupidity have inflamed the passions of the AuTocitAT to such a pitch that he can listen to no reasonable councils, " Quern, Ras vult perdere pries dementat.,, The adage is stale, but true; and if ever man Was driven to, aye and beyond, the verge of sanity b y his irresponsible position, it is the CZAR. An avenging Nemesis, the offspring of Autocracy,': attend s his foot steps, turns him from the numerous paths by which he might have avoided the consequences of his ne f ar i ous designs and unwarrantable pro ceedings, and stimulates him to fresh outrages. And fortunate it is for England, that such i s the case. We cannot conceive a greater calamity, not only to England, but to the civilised world, tha n the tardy submission of the AUTOCRAT even at th e eleventh hour. It would retard the arrangement of the question which Lord CLARENDON unequi vocally adlinitted "ought to be settled once for all !" and resuscitate the ; rave and important question "so long foreseen, and long postponed, by all the able and clear-sighted statesmen of gun Pe- The pride of NiciioliAG' ;$o deeply and severely injured in its most tender point, would prompt him to seize the earliest opportunity of avenging his enforced submission, when, perchance, we might be by no means so well prepared for the encounter, or so certain of inflicting a severe chas tisement on the aggressor. A temporary arrange ment—and so long as NICHOLAS occupied the throne of Russia, wielding despotic power, any arrangement could but be temporary—would leave a sword more keen, and with even a more precarious support than that of DAMOCLES, sus pended over our heads. We could not tell the moment at which the snapping of the thread would involve us in " a war to the knife," in which we would have to fight, not merely to prevent the invasion and plunder of our ally, but pro aris e t focis, for the protection of our religion and our families from the licentious Cossacks —the barbarian hordes of the infuriated. " Now, " we enter on the contest under the most auspicious auguries, with every one in favour of a speedy, signal, and decisive triumph. " Then "we might be labouring under every possible disadvantage, when those who now profess to be faithful allies—we do not speak of our immediate neighbourhood with whom we hope to maintain amicable relations at all times —may appear as open foes, or, still worse, as treacherous, pretended friends. Circumstances have arisen that enable us, at least, to "scotch," if not to° kill the snake ; and we should, indeed, commit a grievous and unpardonable mistake if we neglected to avail ourselves of the opportunity. But putting the question of future security, and the guarantees for a permanent and lasting tran quillity aside, our commercial interests impera tively require that the Black Sea should no longer be maintained as a mare elausum, or that the na vigation of the Danube should be impeded or choked up. Never was there a more grievous oversight than that which, by preventing the pas sage of the Bosphorus, transformed the Euxine into a Russian lake ; or than that which placed the mouths of the Danube under the control and power of Russia. The untoward consequences of these ill-advised measures are too notorious to require further exposure. This, however, we may say, that the principles of " Free Trade" can never be fully or fairly developed while these almost insurmountable obstacles are suffered to exist, and that our Ministers would, indeed, be inexcusable if they consented to any settlement involving the renewal of the treaties which the CZAR himself has abrogated by his wanton and unprovoked aggression on his inoffensive neigh bour. Those who are familiar with the controversy between Free Trade and Protection will remember how mischiefs, long unperceived but inherent in a vicious principle, were successively brought to light. As monopoly in each branch was dis cussed or abolished, its latent penalties became too manifest to be denied. We confess, there fore, our surprise at finding such Free-traders as RICHARD COBDEN and WILLIAM BROWN either disinclined to, or openly opposing, Free Trade in capital. Is it an unconscious prejudice in favour of that kind of monopoly under which they and their class have so long conducted their business ? Have they been so accustomed to feel security in a system which, by legal restrictions, gives to the large capitalist an artificial advan tage over the small one, that like their old antagonists, they, in the matter of part nership quake at the thought of unrestricted competition What, we ask all Free-traders, is the permission of limited liability in partnershiu but their own chosen doctrine of unrestricted competition in the investment of capital in trade? We defy equally the acutest logician, or the most practical debater, among them, to use a single argument for Free Trade in commodities which may not, in spirit or in the letter, be used in favour of Free Trade in that by which commodi ties are represented. Nor can they produce amongst all the artificial safeguards by which it wasformerly sought to protect the interests of corn growers, sugar-planters, and shipowners, any one more unnatural than the absurd safeguard for merchants and large dealers, which forbidsa man to invest as much as he pleases, and no more than he pleases, in a given concern, or in twenty concerns, if he thought good to do so—forbids him, at least, under the penalty of being " liable to his last shilling, or last acre," for the debts of the concern in which he desires but a limited interest, without actual participation in the ma nagement. Was the sliding-scale or any device of Protection more artificial than a law saying to a man—you may take, if you like, 51. per an num for every 1001. you put into a business ; you may name your annual demand on the profits pro vided it be an unvarying one, but, if you think it more reasonable, or think it will benefit you, and perhaps the party you lend to in the long run, to share with him the annual losses and profits, you must do that at the hazard of beggary ? As we remember a Judge in a Court of Bankruptcy said to an honest man ruined by this un righteous law—" I would warn all sleeping part ners that they may wake up some morning and find all their property but a dream." Many of the absurdities and mischiefs of this law for the millionnaire against the million are palpable enough ; its shutting up the working man to the modes most unnatural to him of in vesting his savings, instead of allowing him by combination to employ them in the line with which he is familiar, is one of the worst ; and Messrs. NEWTON and CowELL would have done their class no small real service by demanding its repeal. A less-obserTed mischief is, however, owing to the near advent of war of commanding interest just now. Mr. WARNER,, the Member for Nor wich, in a recent pamphlet on " The Impolicy of the Partnership Law," has strongly pointed out how the gold of our capitalists and of persons seeking investments, which might have been em ployed in extending our own trade, and in pro fitably improving our own country, has armed and equipped Russia herself against us. The Danube, Sinope, and the north of India may curse,- more or less bitterly, our law of partnership. The loans to foreign Power's, he affirms—and on this subject Mr. WARNER must be at home—have de stroyed, beyond all calculation, more property, and caused more suffering to individuals, than the misery so much deplored which followed the railway mania. In that case, the money mainly changed hands in our own country, and we have an immense valuable consideration in the works accomplished ; but the gold wasted in Russian loans has actually put us to vast expense for in- creased armaments, necessitated by the very money we have lent. Capital longs to irrigate the coun try through the countless channels of trade ; but it is dammed up and compelled to flow abroad through a few large houses, who always continue to throw all the risk on their unfortunate customers. And worst of all, but for English gold, a Government so poor that it is already driven to a forced loan, could never have attempted that odious compound of the meanest fraud and burglary which it calls " tak ing a material guarantee." It is really time to invigorate ourselves by braving the frowns of NI- cuoLks, instead of rendering ourselves effeminato by basking in his smiles. Indeed he can afford to smil e ; while he can order our Admiralty to repai r the frigates whose broadsides he means to turn against us ;--can blandly acknowledge with one hand the complaisance of our Foreign-office, while with the other he is butchering the subjects of our ally ;--can draw his means of fighting us from our own Exchange, and pick up cheaply the capital which our partnership laws drive into 44116-.. what sli ou l4 be do but smile 4t our Ca. DENS, our CLARENDONS, and our GRAHAMS ? We fully hope, however, that he will smile at the last two no longer, and that he will find that it is at his peril to dupe English Ministers without hav ing first drawn the claws of the British Lion. Worse than SHYLOCK, he has demanded perti naciously a pound of flesh, which was not in the bond, and we sincerely hope he will meet worse than a SHYLOCK'S judgment ; that he will, at least, have to disgorge sufficient of his ill-gotten terri tories, to give Europe a " material guarantee" against the low cunning and violence of such a barbarian. It is but fair to Mr. WARNER to add, that, although we have adverted to but one point in his pamphlet, our readers will find it an exceed ingly well-written summary of the whole question; and, we venture to say, an unanswerable refuta tion of the objections to freeing trade from its chief unrepealed restriction. HER MAJESTY'S VISIT TO THE HA YMARKET. This evening her Majesty Will attend the Haymarket Theatre to witness the eighth representation of the very successful comedy of Ranelagle, and afterwards the amusing farce entitled A Pretty Piece of Business. These are both most meritorious productions ; and being spiritedly acted by the principals of Mr. Buckstone's talented dramatic corps, and put upon the stage in the most beautiful manner, they cannot but meet with the approbation of royalty. THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 28, 1 854, DRUEY-LANE THEATRE. Another version of Dumas's Corsican Brothers, said to have been very successful in the United States, with Mr. Brooke in the principal part, was brought out here last night ; and, as far as acting, scenery, and " getting up" are concerned, did great credit to the lessee ; but the piece is by far too long, and requires as much com pression as would bring it within three acts of ordinary duration, instead of five, drawn out to the extremest verge, as at present. Its representation occupied from 7 until past 11. This might be submitted to by our French neighbours, who have a greater appetite for dramatic en tertainmentsthan we have ; but the English theatregoing Public has not so much patience, and get tired even of a good production if it extends beyond the usual limits. It is unnecessary to enter upon the plot of a play so thoroughly known and so often described, especially as the chief points are so strictly adhered to. Great pains have been taken to give vraiscrablance and breadth of illustration to the important scenes, and extremely suc cessfully in most instances. The chief point of illustra. tion is the interior of the grand Opera-house at Paris, with a masked ball. This scene is very splendidly got up and very cleverly contrived, inclnding a grand diver tisement, with a large corps de ballet ; and it gave a colour and animation to the draw, which otherwise too often dragged its slow length along. The double part of Louis dei Franchi, and of Fabian dei Franohi, which was taken by Mr. Brooke, is a very laborious one, and calls for a greater amount of technical skill than of genuine artistic talent. The rapid changes of dress and position are remarkably cleverly managed, and the various poses and positions extremely well de lineated. The characters have little variety, and give but an occasional opportunity for those bursts of passion in which Mr. Brooke's power chiefly lies. His merit, indeed, consists in the judicious manner in which he keeps carefully within the calm characteristics of the part. His general appearance, his rapid changes, his effective quietude are the principal qualities of the per. formance. The changes are rendered with great dex terity, and must have baffled the acumen of those not accustomed closely to watch such theatrical artifices. The last act had a new effect of the funeral in Corsica, under a moonlight, and seemed to embrace a new me chanical contrivance that will be very telling. The acting, except in the principal character, requires little notice. Mr. Mead made up and played Chateau Renaud very effectively, and was fully recognised by the audience. Notwithstanding they were fatigued by the too great elaboration of this story, they manifested their approba tion at the close, and, if judiciously shortened, there is no doubt the splendour of the illustration, the natural interest of the story, and the real interest that is so continuously maintained in it, will cause it to be at tractive, and to have a considerable run. The house was crammed in all parts, and the majority was. greatly pleased. Mr. Brooke was most generally called for, and Mr. Mead was also called, and finally the lessee himslf, who bowed his acknowledgments. MR. ALLC.ROFT S GRAND CONCERT. This gentleman's annual concert is to be given to morrow evening at the Lyceum Theatre, at which he promises a great - variety of artists, both vocal and instrumental. Among the more eminent, we may men tion Mesdames Weiss, Messent, Stabbach, Poole, Re becca Isaacs, Favanti, Lablache ; and Messrs. Sims Reeves, Augustus Braham, Manley, Corri, Weiss, La blache, and Frank Bodda. The principal solo per formers are Miss Arabella Goddard, Richardson, Lazarus, Mr. Distin and Sons, and Herr Ernst. This makes the 17th of Mr. Allcroft's yearly concerts, and, judging from the merits of the company he has called around him for to-morrow, it will, no doubt, be as suc ce9,sful as any of its predecessors. CABINET COUNCIL.—The meeting of the Cabinet Council, which took place on Sunday, was caused by the receipt of important despatches brought by Mr. Townley from the East of Europe. Mr. Blackwood was sent off with the resolve of the Cabinet in reply, on Sunday night, to Constantinople. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester, we regret to state, in answer to inquiries yesterday at Glou cester-house, continues much indisposed. We under stand the duchess was so unwell on Saturday that her Royal Highness was unable to see her illustrious niece, the Queen, who called to make personal inquiries after the health of her venerable aunt. The Marquis of Bath has arrived in Tylney-street, from Longleat-house, near Warminster, Wilts. The Earl and Countess of Essex have arrived in town, from Cashiobury-park, near Watford, where the noble earl and countess have been visitants. NEW YORK CRYSTAL PALACE.—The shareholders of the New York Crystal Palace are out of pocket 125,000 dollars by the speculation. CITY CHAMBERLAIN.—Sir John Key, Bart., the Cham berlain of London, has been for some time indisposed, and during the last few days he has undergone an ope ration of a very severe character. ENGLISH, SCOTTISH, AND AUSTRALIAN CHARTERED BANK.—The first ordinary meeting of the English, Scot tish, and Australian Chartered Bank took place yester day, when the report and accounts were unanimously adopted. The chairman (Mr. C. Johnston) explained that in this early stage the directors could only lay before the proprietors the results of their preliminary pro ceedings. The business alluded to in the present report was accordingly entirely confined to the London estab lishment, the branch in Sydney having commenced only in October last. In answer to questions it was stated there was no board in Scotland, but that there were paid agencies. In Sydney the local board received a fixed remuneration, and it was expected one in Melbourne had been been by this time organised. With regard to the items of cur rent expenditure, which were read at the request of several shareholders, the sum apportioned as remunera tion for the London directors—viz., 1,5001., or at the rate of 3,0001. a year, appeared to excite surprise, and a lengthened discussion followed. It was contended that this amount was excessive, and that it ought to be re duced. In explanation, the chairman mentioned that the sum was fixed by the deed of settlement, and that the labour entailed in the formation of the bank having been great, the directors considered that they were en titled to claim it ; but it would be in the power of the proprietors on a future occasion to modify the arrange. ment if they should think proper. The preliminary expenses were also pointed out as being larger than in ordinary cases, but it was stated that the legal expendi ture, with the outfit of officers despatched to the colonies, had occasioned the increase. After some debate on the special question of the remuneration to directors, the board, through the chairman, promised to give it their full consideration previously to the next meeting, and this, announcement was received as satisfactory. EMIGRATION.--The Emigration Commissioners have advertised for two vessels to carry emigrants to South Australia and New South Wales. One is to be ready for Adelaide, the other for Sydney, on the 14th of April. THE GOLDEN AGE.—This celebrated paddle-wheel steam-ship, which left Liverpool on the sth of Decem ber, is reported to have arrived at the Cape of Good Hope, en route for Australia, on the 6th of January, which, including her stay coaling at St. Vincent for 4 days, is considered one of the fastest passages on record. She left after coaling for Melbourne, on the 16th of January. THE MAIL PACKETS. SOUTHAMPTON, Monday.— The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steam-ship Iberia (Captain Meehan) left this afternoon with the usual Peninsular mails. She had on board 28 passen gers, 7,3001. in specie, and average cargo. The United States mail steam-ship Washington (Captain Fitch) arrived from Bremen last evening : she leaves for New York on Wednesday, and will convey a large number of passengers and large cargo. The General Screw Steam shipping Company's steam-ship Queen of the South (Captain Norman) arrived from Plymouth this morning; she had on board about fifty passengers, and on freight 40 chests of indigo, 354 bales of silk, 182 chests of lac dye, 3,500 bags of rice, and 153 packages of sundries. She leaves with the next outward Cape and East India mails on the 14th March. TRADE WITH Tiltm.—The Lords Commissioners of her Majesty's Treasury have caused to be transmitted to the Commissioners of Customs, for their information and guidance, a copy of an order in council, declaring that the trade and shipping of Tahiti shall have the benefit of the provisions of the act 15th and 16th Vict., cap. 47, in respect of differential duties; and, in pur suance of this commnpication from the Treasury the commissioners have given directions to their officers to that effect. MONEY MARKET AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. CITY, TWO O'CLOCK. The sales of cotton at Liverpool yesterday were estimated at 6,000 bales, of which 500 American and 500 Surat were taken on speculation. The market closed heavily without alteration in prices. The sales comprised 4,500 American, 200 Bahia at 6gd. to 6d., 200 Egyptian at 6id. to 7d., 1,000 Surat at 3d. to 4id., and 50 Sea Island at is. 3d. to Is. 11d. per lb. Railway Shares were flat, with prices Ito 1 per cent. lower. The probability of a new loan being contracted is more canvassed in the City now the Chancellor of the Exchequer has so early announced his Budget. It would be a decided relief to the money-market, if borrowing has to be resorted to within anything like a reasonable period, to take the contract at once. In this case the mode of of proceeding, according to what took place dur ing the last war, would be to send an invitation to our principal capitalists to wait upon the Chancellor a day or two before the Budget came on. There would, of course, be no precise intimation of the amount of the loan until the in terview. It would be very desirable to insure as much as possible the advantage of competition in such matters, and if the Bank of England were willing to undertake the agency, and open books for the purpose, we have no doubt a lean of ten millions sterling would be signed for in a few hours by the public at large, so popular is the war. In this way, too, there would be better terms secured, because a contractor has his profit to make. Con sidering, however, the trouble involved, and the policy of securing the good offices of our great firms, in the event of any future emergency, the usual course will most likely be pursued. It may not be too much to assume that the effect of a new ' loan is, to some extent, already discounted, as every one must have foreseen that from the moment of our entering upon war it was inevitable. There has been an impression, nevertheless, that the loan would perhaps not be required for several months ; and some have thought that by increased taxation we could have met a great part of the increased annual cliarge by the income of the year. If there were a precise and definable limit of cost, in such cases, this would be practica ble ; otherwise the best we can do is to take a loan so as to conduct the war on a large scale, and get it sooner concluded ; but at the same time to raise 4 or 5 millions more by annual taxation, in order to avert an undue augmentation of the Debt, and to realise as far as possible the view of Mr. Hume, that we should not saddle posterity too heavily with our burdens. Since it is to be hoped, how ever, that posterity will derive advantage from what we are doing, and that the opening of the Black Sea, and the obtainment of " material guarantees" will repay our outlay, it would be scarcely reasonable to put too much on the shoulders of those now in existence. A strong motive for taking a loan as soon as possible, if the government really feels it will be required within a moderate period, is that France, Austria, Turkey, and Russia are all largely borrowing at home, and so far competing with us. Owing to the announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer that his Budget is coming on next Monday, being much earlier than was expected, the Funds have become more sensitive, and pro bably would not be so well supported, were it not for the firmness assumed by our Cabinet in the Eastern question. Having forwarded, however, an ultimatum. ;o the Emperor of Russia, demanding the evacuation of the provinces, it is felt we may count upon something like a relief to our present anxiety. Consols have been 91i to f, and since 91 to f. The last bargains we have heard of have been at 91 to k. The New n per Cents. after being 93, have been done at 92g. Bank Stock has been 219, and since at 217 k. Exchequer Bills are 17s. to 20s. premium. In the Foreign Market there is a downward ten dvieanney67g.enanerciallßyr.aziliMaenxierBl h i a . ve n b u ee ssi n e an Five pruer- Cents. are about 94 to 95. Sardinian. Bonds have been as low as 81 to 82. Spanish New Deferred are worth 18g. Belgian Four-and-a-Half per Cents. realised 89, and Dutch Four per Cents. 89 to 90. The Railway Share Market has been very fairly supported under circumstances, but the chief busi ness doing is in the payment of " differences" and the delivery of the shares. French shares are quieter. Several of the English lines are now quoted ex dividend. BRITISH MlNES.—There is very little doing, and prices are almost nominal. Mollands, 13s. 6d. ; Poltimores, 265. to 28s. ; Arundells, 2k to I-. The Gold Mine shares have been lather firmer. Australian Consols have been in request, and also Anglo-Californian. The current prices for the Jamaica Mines, not officially quoted, are as follows :--Jamaica, par ; Metcalfe, par to prem. ; Sue River, discount to par ; Port Royal, to prem. The Joint Stock Bank Shares have been im proving. The shares of the Land Companies are firm generally. BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK, ( Prom the Oficial Lig.) Rusin MI done. Bank Stock .......... ................. 219 171 3 per Cent. Reduced Annuities 9ll 3 per Cent, Consols Annuities 9ll 1 # 1 1 New 31 per Cent. Annuities 93 23 1 Long Annuities, Expire sth Jan., 1860 South Sea Old Annuities lOOl Bank Stock for Account 2lBl Consols for Account 16th March ... 9ll 1 Exchequer Bills, ld. £lOOO ..., l7 20 p £5OO l7 20 p Small . PRICE OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent. 9Bl 1 Ditto New, 1852, 41 per Cent Idaxican 3 per Cent. Ditto for the Account 241 1 Peruvian Bonds, 44 per Cent. 67 Ditto for the Account 661 Russian Bonds, 1822, 5 per Cent. St 95 :Ditto 4i per Cent Sardinian Bonds, 5 per Cent............ Spanish New Deferred, 3 per Cent lB Dividends on the above payable In London. Belgianlßonda 4i per Cent. ex. 25 fr Dutch Exchange, 24 per Cent. 12 Guil — Ditto 4 per Cent. Certificates ..... . HALF-PAST TWO. Consols 9l 4 Ditto March Account 9l g Sr. PETERSBURG.—The advices from St. Petersburg reach to the 18th inst., and do not inspire any hopes of peace. Great accounts are given of the ardour of the people, and one Russian patriot is reported to have pre sentel the Emperor with 18 millions of silver roubles for the purposes of the war. As this, however, would be nearly three millions sterling, it is, of course, one of the many fictions manufactured to serve the Government. The rate of exchange continued with a declining ten dency, and it was expected that an order prohibiting the exportation of bullion would be issued in the course of a week. In the recent interview of the British residents with Sir Hamilton Seymour, after the suspension of dip lomatic relations, they were told that they would have for the present the Danish Minister as intermediary. THE LATE SIR HENRY PBYTON, BART.—This vene rable baronet, so well known in West-end circles as one of the survivors of the once famed "Four-in-hand Club," died on Friday last at his seat, Swift's House, Oxfordshire, in his 74th year. He was son of the first baronet, Sir Henry Dashwood, Bart., who assumed the name of Peyton on the death of his uncle, by the eldest daughter of Sir John Row, Bart. Sir Henry marr i e d , in 1803, the daughter of Thomas Fitzhugh, Esq., suc ceeded his father in 1789, and represented Cambridge in 1802. He is succeeded in his title and estates by his son Henry (now Sir Henry), born in 1803, who married the third daughter of Sir Christopher B. Codrington. RAILWAY COLLISION AT STOCKPORT.—Yesterday morning, as a goods train, which bad left Crewe for Manchester at eight o'clock, was standing in the Edge ley tunnel, a few hundred yards south of Stockport, it was run into by a passenger train going in the same direction, and eight or ten of the passengers were more or less bruised, but no serious result followed. The goods train was inside the tunnel signal, which being seen at a distance of 465 yards, should have protected it from danger had the, driver of the advancing train been on the look out and used prompt exertions to stop. At least, such is the prevalent opinion of those who wit nessed the occurrence ; and, in fact, the man did suc ceed in slackening speed so as to prevent injury to the carriages of either train, and the provision of buffer springs to the goods train waggons would probably have saved the passengers from harm. Those who had bruises were promptly attended to by the company's servants and the medical attendants of the district, and were able to proceed homewards without maistauos. AMERICA. (BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPIY.) SOUTHAMPTON, TUESDAY.—The United States steam ship Franklin, Captain James A. Wotton, arrived off Cowes this morning, on her way to Havre. She left New York on the 16th inst., one day after the depar ture of the Arabia from Boston for Liverpool. She brings 60 passengers, and specie value $160,000 for Havre. The news by this steamer is not of great importance. The Senate at Washington had rejected the nomination of Mr. George N. Saunders as Consul to London by a vote of 29 to 10. The most dense fog which had been experienced on the American seaboard since 1837 prevailed at New York for two days before the Franklin left, and that steamer was detained in consequence. The Cunard steamer Africa was still aground when the Franklin passed her. DEPARTURE OF THE SCOTS FUSILIER GUARDS-(THIS DAY.) INSPECTION BY HER MAJESTY. The march of the Ist battalion of the Scots Fusilier Guards for the seat of war having been appointed to take place this morning, from an early hour the Birdcage walk, St. James's Park, Great George-street, Westmin ster, &c., were crowded with many thousands of persons, anxious to catch a farewell look at the brave fellows. At half-past four o'clock the stillness of the morning was disturbed by the sounding of the reveille, and soon after the several companies were mustered in their respective barrack rooms. At the roll call upwards of one hun dred men neglected to answer to their names, but between five and six o'clock the absentees poured into the barracks in such numbers that not one was absent at the parade for march. The troops were in light service marching order, and appeared in the most excellent spirits. At seven o'clock the band struck up, and the word "quick march" having been given, the fine corps, preceded by the pioneers, fully accoutred, emerged from the western gate, and marched direct to the front entrance of Buckingham Palace, where a halt was made ; her Majesty and the Prinee Consort appearing on the balcony were loudly cheered. The battalion formed line, and presented arms, the band playing the national anthem. Sections having been again formed, the march proceeded through St. James's Palace, Pall-mall, Trafalgar-square, and the Strand, the band playing, at intervals, "Blue Bonnets over the Bor ders," "Cheer, boys, cheer," " You are going far away," "The girl I left behind me," and other animating tunes. The cheering along the line of route, particularly at the Army and Navy and United Service Clubs, was loud and incessant. The men appeared in admirable order, and although many had been absent from barracks during the night no symptoms of lassitude were appa rent. At the entrance to the terminus of the South- Western Railway the cheers from civilians and soldiers were deafening, and a farewell cheer from those outside was responded to heartily by the soldiers within, The most perfect order and discipline prevailed, and a special train being in readiness the battalion was soon on its rapid way to Portsmouth, where the men will embark this afternoon on board her Majesty's steam troop-ship Simoom for conveyance to Malta. DESTRUCTIVE FIRES.-(THIS DAY. GREAT CONFLAGRATION AT THE FALCON GLASS WORKS. This morning, at two o'clock, a most destructive fire broke out on the premises of A. Pellatt, Esq., M.P. for Southwark, glass manufacturer, Holland-street, Black friars, creating the utmost consternation throughout that district. The discovery was made shortly after two, when the police on duty observed a glare of light issuing from the premises. With the assistance that could be procured in the neighbourhood, attempts were made to prevent the fire obtaining ascendancy. Such, however, proved quite impossible. The reflection of the fire brought the engines from Watling-street, Farringdon street, and Southwark-road, and after great difficulty, owing to the want of water, got to work. Mr. Braid wood having arrived, instantly sent for the large floating steam engine, which was brought from Southwark-bridge station, and rendered most efficient service ; and, after most strenuous exertions on the part of the firemen, the fire was at length subdued. The extent of the loss is several thousand pounds. During the whole of the morning, in consequence of the immense heat and body of fire that remained, it was necessary to keep the en gines in constant work. Several thousand persons were attracted to the spot. The following is Mr. James Braidwood's official ac count of the unfortunate catastrophe : Two o'clock a.m.—Falcon Glass Works, Holland street, Blackfriars, caused by the overheating of the flue. Insured in the County, Sun, and General Manchester Fire Offices. Pott-rooms, show-rooms, and stables de stroyed. Steam floating engine, fire brigade engines, and West of England, with a body of assistants and fire men. No. 13, Green-walk—E. Hunt, private furniture da maged by removal, and back of premises burnt. No. 8, Holland-street---J. F. Norton, patent wool manufacturer. Contents insured in the Royal Liverpool and other fire insurance offices. This morning, shortly after two o'clock, another fire broke out in the premises of Hibbard's dining-rooms and coffee-shop, 158, Fleet -street. The fire was discovered by a policeman on the beat, by whom an alarm was raised and the engines sent for ; but on the arrival of the London Brigade and West of England engines, it was found that there was a great difficulty in obtaining a supply of water. After some delay, the water was procured in abundance, but not until the premises were nearly gutted. CRIMINAL COURT-(THIS DAY). OLD COURT. (Before the Recorder.) THE RYE ELECTION—THE QUEEN V. JEREMIAH SMITH. The defendant, who is the mayor of the borough of Rye, surrendered to take his trial for perjury alleged to have been committed in the evidence given by him before a committee of the House of Commons, in reference to one of the elections for that borough. Mr. Rodwell, who appeared on behalf of the prosecu tion, said that, in the absence of Mr. Montagu Cham bers, he was instructed to apply for a postponement of the trial. He made the application upon an affidavit of Mr. Hobler, the solicitor for the proscution, to the effect that he had not been able until the previous evening to obtain the consent of the House of Commons for their officers to attend and give evidence in support of the indictment. He had, therefore, not had an opportunity to subpoena them, and as it was im possible to proceed with the charge in the absence of these gentlemen, he trusted the court would allow the trial to stand over to a later period of the session. Sir F. Thesiger, who appeared on behalf of the de fendant, expressed his surprise at the application. The case had stood on the list on the previous day, and it was specially fixed for trial this morning. He could not conceive that there was really any difficulty in obtain inognts,he attendance of the officers of the H o u se o f Com m The Recorder said he certainly should have thought that their attendance could have been obtained in half an hour. Mr. Rodwell said that leave was only obtained on Monday evening at six o'clock, and the evidence of five or six different officers of the House of Commons was absolutely necessary, and there really had been no oppor tunity to ascertain correctly who the witnesses were, or to subpoena them. . _ After some further conversation an arrangement was eventually made that the case should be postponed to Thursday. THE CHOLERA.--DEPUTATION TO LORD PALMER STON.—A deputation, consisting of Lords Harrowby, Ebrington, and Goderich, Mr. T. S. Cocks, M.P., Mr. Granville Harcourt, M.P., Sir J. Clark, Admiral Smyth, Mr. R. C oc k s, Mr. Helps, and many other in fluential persons, waited yesterday on Lord Palmerston to inquire what measures the Government were about to adopt with respect to the apprehended return of cho lera. Lord Harrowby having explained the object of the deputation, and stated what he considered desirable to be done, Lord Palmerston said Sir W. Molesworth, as President of the Board of Health, intended to bring in an amended act to enlarge the powers which the present law gave to the board. For himself, he should feel greatly obliged if any member of the deputation would furnish him in writing with the heads of improve ments which any measure of the sort ought to contain, and he would be happy to communicate with Sir William Molesworth on the subject. Lord Ebring ton stated the difficulty experienced by the Board of Health in consequence of the little power they possessed in carrying out the provisions of the Public Health Act ; he bad resigned in consequence of that want of power. Mr. Helps having made some ob servations, Lord Palmerston again invited the depu tation to make any suggestion they considered impor tant. Several details were then entered into by different members of thedeputation, and Mr. Ward went at some length into the proposed remedies for the present evils of defective drainage and supply of water, and, after some further discussion on the points submitted, Lord Palmerston again expressed his willingness to receive any communication in writing from the deputation. Thanks were then given to his lordship for the courteous reception he had given the deputies, and they retired. Mr. Ward, Mr. Simon, and Mr. Bullar were appointed to draw up a draught report. LOCKS AND LOCK PICKING.—The workmen of Mr. Hobbs, the well-known lock manufacturer, have set a novel example of combination, which is somewhat re markable at the present moment. A rumour having become current that the locks of their employer were as subject to the tampering touch of the "pick " as that of most others, they, considering themselves and their skill compromised in the charge, have offered to deposit 501. against the like amount, to be forfeited on either side in the event of any person fairly picking the American lock. This is in addition to 200 guineas offered by Mr. Hobbs for a, similar result. LATEST FOREIGN _NEWS. THE WAR IN THE EAST. According to advices from St. Petersburg of the 18th, it is said that Sir H. Seymour had left without seeing the Emperor, having been told that his passports were ready for him. M. de Castelbajac had demanded to be treated in the same manner as his colleague, hut, the Czar having expressed a wish to see him, the General acceded to the Emperor's desire, and was invested during the interview with the insignia of the Order of St. Alexander Newsky. A letter from St. Petersburg, in a Dresden journal, states that the English subjects in Russia will be placed under the protection of the Danish ambassador, and the French under that of the Bavarian ambassador. In other communications from the Russian capital we learn that a last and energetic attempt will be made to buy over some Turkish ministers before a treaty can be signed fully committing Turkey to• the French and Eng lish alliance. In such a case a revival of the treaty of Unkiar-Skelessi, excluding all but Russian and Turkish ships from the Dardanelles, would be a primary stipu lation. It is said that the richest families of St. Petersburgh have applied to the Emperor for permission to organise each at its own expense a regiment of infantry. This permission has been accorded, with power to name the officers. An imperial ukase enjoins all officers of the navy in receipt of a pension to resume their service. All sailors on furlough are ordered at once to join their ships. Many Greeks have been enticed into the Russian ser vice, and great advantages have been held out to the Jews to induce them to enter the navy. The Gazette of Posen, Df Feb. 21, states that the Go vernment is upon the tr:bk of a conspiracy among the Poles. The Austrian Governrient has sent to the Correspon,- denz a comnzuniquJ in vhich the Greek insurrection is unequivocally condemnel as dangerous to the interests of Europe. This articleis regarded at Vienna, as a de cided removal from the ado of Russia. The Coblent:, Gazette states that orders have been re ceived there for calling out the war reserves of the army. The following is from Constantinople, dated Feb. 17:— " The French and English Ambassadors have sent two steamers to the assstance of the Turks, and pro bably the Gulfs of Conlessa, and Salonica and the coast of Albania will be decla•ed in a state of siege. " The British Minisler at Athens has informed the Greek Government that England will interfere, if neces sary, to restore order it the insurgent districts. " The Greeks in Epirus pull down all the crescents from the mosques, and perform divine service in them." A letter from Vienna says :—" We learn from Semlin that the interview of General Coronini, commander of the corps of observatiot of the Woiwodina, with Prince Alexander of Servia ani with Izzef Pacha, has satisfied all parties. The General has fully reassured the Prince as well as the Pacha as to the intentions of Austria, and has declared to them that the neutrality of Servia shall be respected, on ; he condition of there existing a perfect reciprocity. The principality of Servia is not to be occupied by Austria i troops, except in case the Prince should demand that curse, and that an insurrectional movement against the authorities should have burst out. Lord Westmoreland i,nd Baron de Bourqueney have had a loag conference with Count Buol Schauenstein, of which the revolt if the Greeks in Epirus was the subject." A letter from Catta‘o of the 15th says :—"Tho arma ments in Montenegro snd Servia are intimately connect ed together. Howeve. the Turks are not inactive. The Turkish corps of observation at Grahowa and Nichsich is constantly receiving reinforcements. The Turks are endeavouring to prevent a military communication be tween Servia and Montenegro. The Pacha of Scutari is concentrating all 118 troops, in order to employ them on the frontier. He mants to prevent the Montenegrins from joining the insurgent Greeks. There are already 500 Arnauts at Tiram, where a body of 5,000 men is being formed, to be eziployed against the Greeks." _ • The Cronstadt oaette states that there took place on the 10th a sanguinary encounter near Oltenitz The combat broke oit near the quarantine building. The Turks withdrew to the island. The Russians have had some officers Wily wounded, and 20 men killed. The news of the combat having reached the Russian head quarters, General de Kotzebue proceeded to the field of battle. The same jcurnal states that fighting was also going on on the 9that Braila, and that on the 10th the combat had not yet *eased. A letter from Jassy of the 15th states that the regiments of Osten•Sacken's corps, which had taken u[ their winter quarters in Moldavia, had set out for the Danube. FRANCE. General Lord Ra:lan and the Hon. Colonel de nous arrived in Paris on Saturday night, for the purpose of coming to an understanding with the French authorities with respect to the alans to be adopted by the forces of the two powers in their joint expedition to Turkey. On Sunday Lord Raglan was received by the Emperor in a private audience, ani in the evening he ♦isited the Em peror and Empress it the palace of the Tuileries. Lord Raglan leaves Paris for London on Wednesday morning. It is understood that the present hurried visit of the comrnander•in-chief of the English expeditionary army will not prevent 1415 again visiting the French capital along with the Dile of Cambridge, on their way to the East. The Abbe Larrennais died yesterday rnornine., at nine o'clock. During the last few weeks of his illness, and when it was evident that his recovery was hopeless, several of his friends who had not the same opinions, religious or political, as he had, endeavoured to recon cile him to the Church, and exhorted him not to reject the consolations of religion. Their efforts it appears, were fruitless ; he refused to listen to their prayers, and became excited when pressed the more earnestly as his last moment was rapidly approaching. It must be said that those who shared his religious and political opinions used their utmost efforts to prevent any change being effected in the mind of the dying man, and encouraged him to depart from the world as he had lived. It is now stated that so fearful are these friends lest the public should beliose that he had yielded to the pious wishes of a few, that they purpose drawing up and publishing a statement showing that he died a Pantheist and a So cialist, or to whatever category his opinions belonged— at all events, that he left the world with the same con victions he had entertained for years past. On Sati:rday despatches were received by M. do Hubner, the Austrian Minister in Paris, which are un derstood to contain the conditions upon which Austria is willing to adhere to the Anglo-French alliance with Turkey. These conditions have, it is said, been sub mitted to the two Governments, and are now under their consideration. Great preparations are making for the embarkation of the French troops at Toulon. Marshal de St. Arnaud is rather better. He will certainly be the commander-in-chief of the expedition. The Emperor received on Sunday, at a private audience, Mr. Firman Rogier, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plentipotentiary of the King of the Bel gians, who placed in his Majesty's hands the insignia of the g'and cordon of the Order of Leopold, which his Sovereign has conferred on his Impe r i a l M a j esty, with a letter from the King of the Belgians, accom panying the decoration. The Minister of Belgium also presented at the same audience, the reply of his Sovereign to the letter of his imperial Majesty i n sending the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour to the Duke of Brabant, and a letter of thanks from that Prince to his Imperial Majesty. The Emperor likewise received at a private audience the Marquis P es d e Villamarina, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Pleni potentiary the King of Sardinia, wh o presented a letter notifying the birth of Prince Thomas Albert Vic tor of Savoy, son of the Duke of Genoa. M. Lighten felt, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the King of Holland, presented to the Emperor at a private audience a letter from his Sovereign , offering as ' a present a carpet of Dutch manufacture. The Three per Cents. opened at the Bourse yesterday at 67f. 70c., and fell to 67f. 45c. They rose almost im mediately to 67f. 85c., at which they maintained them selves firmly. They closed at that price for the end of the month. There were no political reports afloat to agitate the speculators. The Four-and-a-Half per Cents. closed at 96f. 75c. ; Orleans Railway Shares, 1,095 f. ; Rouen, 880 f.; Havre, 445 f.• Great Northe rn , 752 E 50 c . ; Paris and Strasburg, 727 i. 50c. ; ditto, New Shares, 570 f.; Paris and Lyons, 822 f. 50c.; Lyons to the Medi terranean, 675 f. ; Western of France, 580 f. ; Bordeaux and Cette, 535 t; Great Central, 437 f. 50c. ; Lyons and Geneva, 450 f. ; Shares of the Bank of Credit Mobilier, 600 f. SPAIN. A telegraphic despatch from Paris this morning says:— " General Concha has arrived at Bordeaux. The in surrection in Spain appears to have failed. " On the 23d Madrid was tranquil. " The Government was preparing a project of consti tutional reform, which was to appear on the 25th of February. The two Chambers will be dissolved. " The constituent Cortes are to meet on the Ist of May. The Government will present a new Constitution to the two Assemblies, a Senate and a Congress." Advices from Madrid of the 22d, state that that city was tranquil. MM. Gonzales Bravo and several jour nalists and members of the Opposition have been arrested. Generals Serrano, Mayans, and others have been ordered to quarters in different parts of Spain. The Madrid Gazette of the 22d, contains the follow ing circular from the Minister of War to the Captains- General of provinces : "The Cordova regiment of infantry in garrison at Sar ragossa, headed by its colonel, the Brigadier Juan Jose de Here, revolted in the morning of the 20th at the fort of La Alfaferia, where it was stationed. It militarily occupied the avenues leading to the fort and the stone bridge over the Ebro. Immediately after the captaiu•,eueralN ihforihed of these facts, he rushed into the streets, and ascertained that the movement extended to a part of the town. In a short time bands of armed citizens assembled, and declared that they made common cause with the rebels. These bands commenced by arresting and confining in some houses superior and other officers who were pro ceeding to their quarters. Some of these assemblages were dispersed, and the authorities were able to pene trate into the houses in which the officers were detained, but without being able to ascertain the rallying cry or the flag of the rebels. The captain-general having placed himself at the head of the rest of the garrison at Sarragossa who remained faithful and disciplined, began to act energetically in concert with the civil authorities. The rebels were attacked in all their positions, and at seven o'clock in the evening the Cordova regiment was vanquished and cut to pieces. The Brigadier Hore was killed on the Plaza de la Seo. The town became calm, and the plans of the seditious were baffled by the vigour and firmness of the authorities and the garrison oeSarragossa. At seven o'clock in the evening there only remained some gates to occupy, and the town had made its submission to the authorities. The insurgents left numerous dead bodies on the points they occupied, but which they were forced to abandon. By royal order I communicate these details to you for your information and guidance. God keep you many years. Madrid, 22nd February, 1854." Then follows an order for the punishment of all per sons engaged in the disturbance, whether civil or mili tary, with the rigour of military regulation. Three per Cents., 36,i, ; Three per Cents. Deferred, 19; Redeemable Debt (Ist class), n ; ditto (2d class), ; Coupon Certificates, 2 ; Exchange on London, M. 40. COURT CIRCULA.R. The Earl of Clarendon had an audience of her Ma• jesty yesterday, at Buckingham Palace. The Queen and Prince Albert took a drive in an open landau and four yesterday afternoon. Colonel the Hon. C. Grey and Colonel Wylde attended on horseback. Prince Albert, accompanied by the Prince of Wales, rode on horseback, attended by Colonel Wylde.. The Princesses Helena and Louisa took a drive in an open carriage and four. Her Majesty had a dinner party last evening, at Buck- ingham Palace. The company included her Royal High ness the D uchess of Kent, the Earl and Countess Granville, the Spanish Minister (Senor Isturiz), the Brazilian Minister (Mr. Maccdo), Lady Fanny Uoward, the Baroness de Speth, Lord and Lady Colville, Lord and Lady Lyttleton, Lord and Lady Overstone, the Right Hon. B. and Mrs. Disraeli, the Right Hon. Sir John and Lady Young, Lieut.-General Sir George Brown, Colonel Eyre, and Mr. Philip Pusey. The band of the Coldstream Guards was in attendance in the Palace, and performed during dinner the following selection : Overture, " Part du Diable" Valse, " Omar Pacha" Goodban. Grand fantasia, " La Vostale Mercadanta. Polka, " Gazelle" Grand march, " Sardann.palus" J. L. HattoA, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester pass l d an indifferent night on Sunday, and remains much tik t same. The Royal Family sent to Gloucester•houee during the day to make inquiries. METROPOLITAN COMMISSION OF SEWERS. A special court of the metropolitan commissioners of sewers was held yesterday at the office in Greek-street. The Lord Mayor and the other City commissioners were present. Mr. R. Jebb was in the chair. A long report was presented from Messrs. Hayward and Bazalgette, on the drainage of the districts north of the Thames. The estimated cost was 1,378,1901. A report was also presented from Sir W. Cubitt, the consulting engineer, which generally approved of the plan proposed, but stated that he differed with the engi neers as to the actual cost. He stated that : "As to the north of the Thames intercepting system and conveyance down to Barking Creek, instead of a total cost of 1,378,1901., as estimated, I am of opinion, for reasons before alluded to in this report, that— The probable cost would be £1,750,000 And as regards the south side of the Thames, say— For the former estimate of . Mr. Stephen. son and myself, terminating the drain age in Deptford Creek £750,000 Extension of ditto through Green wich and Woolwich to an out let in Plumstead marshes, I estimated at.. 500,000 1,250,000 Making a total of £3,000,000 To complete the arterial and intercepting drainage of the entire districts north and south of the Thames." The report was received and ordered to be circulated. Col. DAWSON then brought before the court a letter written by order of Lord Palmerston to the commis• sioners, in which he stated that he was of opinion that the system of drainage recommended by the Board of Health was the one that ought to be adopted, as combining the greatest degree of efficiency with that of economy. Colonel Dawson then said, that as the commissioners were called upon to adopt a system they could not sanction, they had no alternative but to resign their situations, and should only hold them until their successors were appointed. He moved that the court be adjourned sine die, Mr. HAWKSHAW seconded the motion, which was put and carried unanimously, and the court adjourned. MARKET .NEWS—{THIS DA Y. ) COLONIAL. SUGAR.—The market is firm, with a fair business. In refined there is more doing at full rates. Brown lumps 41s 6d, and low to fine grocery 45s to 48s 6d per cwt. The quantity of British plantation landed last week at the East and West India Docks was 217 hhds 51 tierces 31 barrels. There were taken for home consumption 1,146 hhds 51 tierces 96 barrels. The stock in the same places is 3,290 hhds 651 tierces 517 barrels. COFFEE.--There is still a dull market for most sorts, but holders offer less, and no further decline has occurred, There is an improved demand for coloury plantation, but ord is neglected. RUM.—The quantity landed last week at the East. and West India Docks was 106 puns. There were taken for home consumption 246 puns 15 hhds, and exported 29 puns 28 hhds. The stock in the same places is 5,262 puns 561. hhds. RICE.—At auction 1,251 bags Bengal partly sold, at 15s to 15s 6d for mid and good. SALTPETRE.-615 bags Bengal offered publicly was all taken iu at 37s for 2 per cent. refraction. TEA.—Not much has been done, but the holders ask previous rates. COTTON.—Tho dealings are on a small scale, without alteration in prices. TALLOW.—P.Y.C. is firm, at 635. per cwt. on the spot. HAY MARKETS. SMITHFIELD.—Meadow hay, 21 18s to 51 Os ; clover ditto, 31 153 to 6/ Os ; and straw, 11 16s to 21 2s per load. Supply good, and trade dull. CIIMBERLAND.—Meadow hay, 31 Os to 51 Os; clover ditto, 31 153 to 5l 18s; and straw, It 163 to 213 s per load. A full average supply, and a sluggish demand. WHITECHAPEL.—Meadow hay, 2115 s to Si Os; clover ditto, 3115 s to 61 Os ; and straw, 1/ 16s to 21 2s per load. Trade dull. LLOYD'S SHIPPING.-(THIS DAY.) LONDON, Fob. 28.—Wind this day at Noon, W.'; light breeze, and fine weather. COWES, Feb. 27.—Wind, W. Arrived—Samuel, from Newcastle, for Trinidad, with loss of bowsprit from colli sion with the Exeile (sch.), of St. Ives. SOUTHAMPTON, Feb. 27.—Arrived.-- Washington (s), from Bremen, for New York. CAPE TOWN, CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, Jan. 21.—The Mer sey, from London to Melbourne, put in here on the sth inst. with severe damage to bowsprit, from contact with a Dutch barque ; the latter lost bowsprit and cutwater. The Arid, Mauritius to London, put in here on the 7th inst. leaky, and is discharging to discover the leak. PERTH, WEST AUSTRALIA., Dec. 24.—The Charles Fox Bennett, from Liverpool to Melbourne, went on shore at Port Augusta prior to the 20th inst., and, it is feared, will be a total wreck ; crew and part of cargo saved in a damaged state. The Leander, hence for Batavia, was wrecked on the 14th ult., 15 miles south. of Irwin, and but very little of cargo saved. BRIDLINGTON, Feb. 27.—The Pursuit, of Shields was brought in here yesterday a derelict, which was abandoned by the crew last night. Sailed pieces Gateshead, ; for YARMOUTH, Feb. 27.—Wind, W.S.W. Arrived ---Eliza. steam-tugs both, from Londo n , f or A r b roa th, with ai n stove i n f rom contact with the Salacea, of London. SHIELDS, Feb. 27.—Wind, W. o H n av t a h n e na H h e .— rd T s he an S d i . nc a e n r d ity, are trying to save the wreck. MANILLA, Jan. has goofSnoe t uth pt o pmieon, has struck 2.—The Stra.th ed en got on a rock below this on the 19th ult., and has been abandoned as a wreck, and her hull sold. JERSEY, Feb. 26.—Wind, Sailed—Eliza, for Pernambuco. NEWPORT, N Feb. 27.—Arrived—M a til da, from London. for Sailed—R. B. Me n h ur, for St. Thomas ; Eleanore, Havannah ; Speed, Cape d e V erds. iuEENsTowN., York. Feb. 26.—Wind, S.W. Arrived—Annie MiSmith, f ro m Callao ; Mim osa , B uenos Ayres ; General na, Havannah. MALTA, Feb. 22.—The G eorgiana, Tarsus to Queens town, put in here on th e 19 th inst. leaky, and one pump A N TWERP, Feb. 21.—T he Henrietta, Kertch to Hull, has been lost on th e T omand Bank, sea of Azoff. c oe d. EMDEN, Feb. 24.—T he Christiane, hence for Hull, has put back leaky, with loss of bowsprit, sails, &c., and must discharge her cargo, supposed to be damaged. BY SUBMARINE AND EUROPEAN TELEGRAPH.) GRAVESEND, Tuesday, 10.19 a . m . Wind, W.; tide, low water ; cloudy. Arrived.—Electric Flash, from St. Michael's ; Cassan dria, from Patras ; Brilliant, from Guernsey ; Alert, from Guernsey; Iris, from Oporto; Svendene, Mathilde, from Svenborg ; John Mowlem, from Guernsey ; Lily, from Guernsey. Sailed. —City of Paris steamer, for Boulogne. DEAL, Tuesday, 9.25 a.m. Wind, W. by S.; fresh, and fine. Passed.—Nra. Sra. del Carmen, from Havannah, for London ; Matilda Luckie, from Demerara, for London. A ncliored.—French barque Y., from Loudon for Swan sea ; Ageuoria, from London for Belize. Sailed. - Victoria, for New York. DEPARTURES FOR AUSTRALIA.--The departures from the port of London for the Australian colonies during the past week show a decrease. They have comprised altogether 10 vessels-5 to Port-Philip, with an aggre gate burden of 2,338 tonnage; 2 to New Zealand, with an aggregate burden of 1,160 tonnage ; 2 to Adelaide, with an aggregate burden of 949 tonnage; and one to Portland Bay, of 432 tonnage. Their total capacity was consequently 4,879 tonnage. The rates of freight show a tendency to advance. LON Laut ev kolders in ciety was] street, for fags of tl for the pi allotment Mr. J. ing, Raid t. having La the chair, to their n business stating th; Under the that DT. 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