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

fourtb7Zbition SUN OFFICE, Seven o'Clock. (BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) MEITOPOLITAN. 4to 1 agst Royalist (taken). 6to 1 art Jonathan Martin (taken). 10 fp Lagst Annie Sutherland (taken). 10 to litgst Muscovite (taken). DERBY. 8 to 1 agst Dervish (taken). CHESTER CUP. 20 to 1 agst Marc Anthony (taken). 20 to 1 agst Baalbec (taken). 40 to agst Lorraine colt (taken). 1000 to 15 agst Bracken (taken). HOUSE OF LORDS.-(THIS EVENING, AMENDMENT OF THE CRIMINAL LAW, TESTAMENTARY JURISDICTION BILL. This bill, after a short discussion, went through com. mittee. CONVENTION BETWEEN ENGLAND, FRANCE, AND TURKEY. In reply to the Earl of 141ALMESBIIII Y, The Earl of CLA.RENDON was understood to say that a convention between England, France, and Turkey had been signed at Constantinople, but as the French Ambassador was not then fully instructed with respect to it, it was only signed provisionally by him. Under these circumstances he was not prepared to lay the document on the table. • Their lordships adjourned at 6 o'clock. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—(THIS EVENING.) The SPEAKEit took the chair at 4 o'clock. PRIVATE BUSINESS. The following bills were road a third .time and passed :—Bury Port, Ramsbottom Gas, Southport Waterworks, and South Sea Company. PETITIONS. Sir W. HEATHCOTE presented two petitions from Winchester College against portions of the University Reform Bill. Mr. DUNCAN presented a petition from Dundee in favour of the Oaths. Bill. Mr. FAGAN presented s a petitipi from a Roman Catholic .bodpin Glasgow suggesting amendments and additions'in the Scotch Education Bill. Mr. CROSSLEY presented a petition from Halifax, praying for the liberation-of Cuffy, and other convicted Chartists. Sir W. CODRINGTON presented a petition from Stroud, against the Oaths Bill. Lord HOTI-lIM presented a similar petition from a place in the West Riding. Str W. SNIYT El presented a petition from Sturgeon and Son, the hay contractors to the Admiralty, praying for an inquiry into the recently attempted fraud imputed to them. The petition was read by the clerk at the table. Sir. W. CLAY presented a petition from the Dissent ing bodies of the metropolis praying for the abolition of church rates. Mr. T. DUNCOMBE presented a petition from 7,600 inhabitants of the Borough of Preston complaining of the conduct of the local authorities of that town during the strike, and praying for a committee of inquiry into their conduct, as well as that of the masters of Preston. The hon. member gave notice that immediately after Easter he should move for such a committee. Mr. H. BERKELEY presented a petition from Brig tol, in favour of the ballot. Mr. W. J. FOX presented a petition from Rochdale, praying that Russia snay be made to pay the expense of the war, and that the restoration of the kingdom of Poland may be made:one of the conditions for establish ing peace. Mr. H. BROWN presented a petition from Wands worth, complaining of the sanitary state of that district. Mr. FORBES presented a petition from Stirling against the Education Bill. Mr. G. DUNDAS and Mr. LOCKHART presented simi lar petitions. Mr. BRIGHT presented petitions from the Friendly Societies of Mancha-4er and its neighbourhood against the Friendly So-iett4i , Bill. • Mr. M. GIBSON presented a•petition from Bell's Life and other London news Pipers, praying for the abolition of the newspaper stamp and the repeal of the paper duty. A large number of petitions were presented against the opening of public•houses on Sundays. STURGEON AND SON. Sir W. SMIJTH asked her Majesty's Government, whether it is their intention to institute proceedings against the firm of Sturgeon and Sons, of Grays, Essex, or what course they intended to pursue with reference to the above case. Mr. B. OSBORNE said the case was now under the consideration of the Admiralty Solicitor. IRISH MAGISTRATES. SirJ. FITZGERALD asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland, if he had any objection to produce the corres pondence that passed between the Government and Mr. D. J. Wilson of Belvoir, county of Clare, m my years a magistrate of that county, with regard to a threatening notice found in the lands of Cappartamore, in that county. Sir J. YOUNG had no objection to produce the cor respondence. SPANISEI POST. Mr. OLIVEIRA. asked the President of the Board of Trade, whether any negotiations are in progress for a postal 'treaty with Spain, by which the present high rates may he reduced. Mr. PEEL said negotiations were going on. NEUTRALS. Mr. HEA.DLIA asked whether upon a Russian ves sel being sold to avoid a 4 capture, and purchased bona fide by a neutral having notice of the cause of sale, the sale will be recognise 1 by the British fleet in the event of the vessel continuing to be navigated by a Russian crew, or in the event of the vessel, after the sale, being navigated by a fresh crew of neutrals. Lord J. RUSSELL said there were several of these question- on th.e paper, but they involved legal point s which he must leave the Attorney-General to answer. The A TTORNEY.GENErtAL - thought the vessels would be protected if the transfer was a bona fide transacti on. M r ' T. A.. MITCHELL asked. whetter the declara tion published in the Gazette of Tuesday, the 28th March, that "her, Rajeaty will waive thea-ight of Seizing enemy's propertyiadei on board a neutral vessel, unless it be contra. band of war, is to be understood to apply also to British property in the Setae position, orshipped by British vessels, and to include freedom f rom s ei zure on the arrival of the goods in this Country, as well as during the transit ; and what articles will coc i , Under the head of "contraband of war," and be thus liabl e to seizure. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL would give the best answer he could. The declaration had been somewhat misapprehended, for it did not, and could not, give up of neutrals. With regard the right of search in the case to " contraband of war , " that difficult but he a a subject o f grea t pprehended to contraband of war" , consisted y first of articles applicable to the purposes of war, sueh a' arms; &c. ; and , secondly, provisions that might be intended for the enemy. Russell w h et h er Mr. W. PRICE, asked Lord. John Russian pr o d uce , b e i n g bona fide British p roperty, will be exempt fro m se i zure in neutral as foreig n Property will be in n e ut ra l, or ne utral property in foreign Yes. eels ? And w h e th er an y arrangement will b, made by which lett ers o f li cense wiil be granted d, b5lO, to neutr a l or British vessels t o b r i n g away Russian pro now bond fide British property, notwithstanding ue any blockade of the harbours in which such property may b e lying. Lord J. RUSSELL apprehended that such property would not be liable to seizure. An arrangement would be made for allowing British subjects to pass through the blockades, but it would not extend to produce. GIBRALTAR. Mr. RICARDO asked the Under Secretary for the Colopies,„wheth4; the regulations by w hi c h v essels ar rim* atiGibrZar, from Great Britain are placed in a il s,.rmitiht,' , Vre - thirili4ependent act of the Governor, or I n-Parsuaset...oVlnstruetions from the British Govern :7'4;cent tlatitimilmthei;bic Will lay on the table any corre >flitladeue;4lllell4iiii Valve taken place on the subject, , i giriu/ thePween the Governor of Gibraltar an d th e Span 114' 'ARV* - 9r - ',:tkooll the English 414 Spanish fkrif BET LING AT NORTHAMPTON THIS I) AY.) IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the Woolsack at five o'clock. The LORD CHANCELLOR, in reply to Lord Campbell, promised that the consideration of Govern ment would be given to the propriety of introducing a bill to enable trivial cases of felony to be summarily dealt With by magistrates at patty session. RUSSIAN FLEET IN THE )3L I'M SEA. The Earl of MALMESBURY inquired whether it was true, aq reported in the newspapers, that a con- siderable foitice of Russian ships had left Sebas topol, and niad%:a descent upon Circassia. It was said they were not impeded in any way by the combined fleets at Beycos, and he wished also to know where the fleets were when the Government received their last despaches. The Earl of CLARENDON said the only answer he could give was that he had read in the public journals the report to which the noble earl referred, but he had no official information with respect to it. All the infor mation he had was of a contrary character. It was a telegraphic despatch from Constantinople, saying that it was rep or t e d that ten Russian ships of the line had left Sebastopol, and were between that place and Perri cop, ' wpio was not near the coast of Circassia. With re spect to the position of the fleets, according to the last accounts, they were in the Black Sea, and Sir Edmund Lyons had just returned from a cruise in the Black Sea with the steam portion of the fleet in which he * had gone in front of Sebastopol, and along the entire north coast, but without seeing a single Russian vessel. CHURCH BUILDING ACT AMENDMENT BILL. This bill was read a second time, and ordered to be committed. TKE THE DANISH SUCCESSION. In reply to Mr. BAILLIE, Lord J. RUSSELL sa►d the treaty signed in London to regulate the Danish succession was to preserve that succession, and could not be effected by the war with Russia. THE' WAR. REPLY TO HER MAJESTY'S MESSAGE. Lord J. RUSSELL said he proposed to-morrow to move that a humble address be presented to her Ma jesty, to return to her Majesty the thanks of this house for her Majesty's most gracious message, and for the several papers which her Majesty has been gra ciously pleased to order to be presented to this house ; and to assure her Majesty of the strong sense entertained by this house of her Majesty's uniform en deavours to preserve to her subjects the blessings of peace, and to avert the calamities of war ; and that this house has observed with deep concern the failure of her Majesty's efforts, which have been frustrated by the Emperor of Russia refusing to give up the provinces of Wallachia and Moldavia ; and to express the firm deteri mination of the house to co-operate with her Majesty in defending the integrity and independence of our ally, the Sublime Porte. (Hear, hear.) WIVES AND CHILDREN OF SOLDIERS. Col. HARCOURT moved for a return of the number of married women belonging to each regiment ordered on foreign service ; and the number married with and the number married without leave ; and the num ber of children. The hon. and gallant member read several letters from military officers deprecating the evils arising from the greatly increased number of mar riages in the service, a large proportion of which took place without leave of the commanding officers. Mr. S. HERBERT said he could have no objection to the returns moved for, so far as they could be accurately obtained. He concurred in the remarks of the hon. and gallant member respecting the evils of too numerous marriages in the service without leave, though the Government were anxious to do all in their power to promote the comforts of the soldiers. The returns were then ordered. THE POOR•LAW BOARD. Mr. BAINES then rose to state some of the circum stances relative to his connection with the office of the Poor-law Board, and his present position with respect to it. The communication made to the Irish members on this subject by the noble lord (Lord Palmerston) was made without his consent, and he acknowledged he felt hurt at it when it came to his knowledge. (LEFT SPEAKING.) MEETING OF DIRECTORS AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN RAILWAYS. At a meeting of directors and others interested in railway companies, held at the King's Arms, Palace yard, Westminster, 30th March, 1854, Marquis of Chandos, M.P., in the chair. On the motion of the Earl of LONSDALE, seconded by Mr. FENTON, it was resolved— "That the clauses issued by the general committee on railway and canal bills (without hearing any of the par ties interested) for the guidanca of the sub-committees— and to be inserted in all bills—vitally affecting as they do 300,000,000 of property, demand the most serious consideration of all railway companies and their share holders ; and that if any such alterations in the existing law as are proposed by those clauses are to be considered by the Legislature, they ought to form the subject of a general bill applicable to all companies ; and that it would be most unfair to the great interests involved if a mode of legislation should be adopted which, though professedly applied to particular cases, will have the effect of a general law. On the motion of Mr. LEEMAN, seconded by Mr. AN DERTON, it was resolved, "That a committee be appointed, to consist of the chairman and deputy-chairman of each railway com pany (with power to add to their number), to take such steps as may be considered necessary for brin g ing the proposed alt era ti ons o f th e l aw f u ll y an d fairly under the consideration of Parliament. The meeting adjourned to Saturday next, the Ist o April, at 12 o'clock precisely. HEALTH OF LOYDO.V DURING THE WEEK. ( From 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 during the last fortroght, 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 diarrhma, 3 to _dysentery, 2 to influenza, one to purpura, 5 to 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 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 informe I that scarlatina has of late been very prevalent in the immediate neighbourhood of the mews " 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 years, died of "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 th 6 average number was 1,505. MORTALITY IN TEE METROPOLIS. NUMBER OF DEATHS FROM ALL CAUSES REGISTERED IN THE WEEK ENDING SATURDAY, MARCH 25. Zymotic Diseases Diseases of (Jiwertain 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 , 47 Sudden ... ...... Violence, Privation, . 25 Cold, and Intemperance . 29 Causes not specified 9 DEATHS FROM ALL CAUSES ... 1,200 Population Deat' Is in corre- Deaths Enumerated. no' oiling week in the West Di s t r i c t s •••• of 1553. W ee k . 159 North Di s t r i cts , 490.396 ... 286 Central Di str i cts..... 393,256 - _... 243 East D istricts .. ...... 485,522 ....... 288 South Districts ...... 616.635 Totals ......... 2,362,236 1,274 1,200 FeMales ............... e.. males ............... Mania IN THE WEE K. Malec . .... .................... 912 Fena41e3............ ...................... 893 Total .......... _..,; ......................1,805 Governments, or between the British Government and the Governor of Gibraltar. Mr. PEEL said it was not the act of the Govern ment but of the local board of health, acting on an order in Council. A person had been appointed t proceed to Gibraltar and investigate the matter. There would be no objection to produce the correspondence. EDUCATION (SCOTLAND) BILL. Colonel BLAIR asked the Lord Advocate what day the second reading of the Education (Scotland) Bill will come on ; and whether it is his intention to postpone it until after the Ist of May. The LORD ADVOCATE said he would state to morrow when he should take the second reading. UNIVERSITY REFORM. In reply to Mr. BLACKE'TT, Lord J. RUSSELL said he intended to bring on the second reading of the Oxford University Reform Bill on Friday (to-morrow). LICENSING BEER SHOPS. Mr. MILES rose to ask The Chancellor of the Ex chequer whether the Board of Inland Revenue instructs its officers to grant licenses to sellers and retailers of beer, under the Act 3 and 4 Vic. c. 61, when the appli cant is not certified by the overseer of the parish in which the house applied for to be licensed is situate, as being the real resident holder and occupier of the said house. The CHANCELLLOR of the EXCHEQUER re plied that, without giving any opinion, he must answer simply as a matter of fact. One of the requisites was that, the real residence and occupation of the party ap plying for license, must be certified by the overseer, though in some special cases that strict rule had been departed from. 88 miles, 25 „ 232 238 217 „ 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 in contemplation for the fleets, unless the indifferent success of the experiments made on board the Heels 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 Ph o t ogra phi c S ocie t y . On 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 Teneriffe, 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, this morning. She is, from '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 Bal tic. The Harpy, iron steam-vessel, 4. is ordered for com mission. She will he 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 Hecla, 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 Harry 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. Tiie 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 horses 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 mime diatel commenced. They were all put on board in the caurse of the afternoon, and the harness, guns, carriages, Scc., stowed away. A great number of spectators wit nessed the embarkation. • One hundred and eighty-two korses 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.—Willia m G. J, Are (1851), from tho 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 nell (1854), to the Janus, steam-sloop, at 'Woolwich. IN, ARCH 29. Lieutenant-C o l one l William DUB Irwi L n, 3d M 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 A s sistant - 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 hr ping assembled in consequence of the announceme n t 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 company, 110 rank and file, 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 King, Lieutenants Astley and Rock, Ensign Hopkins, and Assistant-Surgeon Beckwith ; and two companies of the 50th (Queen's Own), 229 rank and file, commanded by Captains. Grey and Purcell, Lieutenants Nolan and Ferrant. 2nsigns Leeds, Eyler, and Diamond, and As sistant-Surgeon Martel. Among the detachments were a nuriber of men front various other regiments, whose ent:ausiasm to face the enemy induced them to volunteer into the regiments for foreign service. The gallant fel lows having been drawn up in line, equipped in heavy marching ordc,r, and reviewed by Major-General Coch rane, prozseetled shortly after nine o'clock along the quays, Parliament -street, and Dame-street, to Westland row, where a special train was in waiting to convey them to Kingstown. They were headed by the bands of the 21st, 27th, 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. At half-put ten o'clock the special train, consisting of twenty-four carriages, started and arrived in 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 arms and knap sacks, which were afterwards stowed away in 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, in 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 the harbour, w here she took up her position, and whence she will proceed to sea at an early hour this morning. CORK, MARCH 28. TROOPS FOR THE EAST. On Saturday orders arrived here for the immediate departure of the 39th and 89th Regiments, stationed in this garrison, for Gibraltar, en, route to the scene of hos tilities in the East. The 14th Regiment, stationed at Limerick, under command of Lieut.-Colonel Barlow, has received similar orders, and so has the 17th Regiment, stationed 121 Dublin, under command of Lieut.-Colonel M`Pherson. These two latter regiments returned from foreign service in 1847. The transports for the convey ance of 39th and 89th Regiments are to leave London to-morrow, so that in all probability both regiments will ['REPARATIONS FOR WAR. It is rumoured that, in addition to the late augmenta tion of the army, there is to be a further increase of 30,000 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 will 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 SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVEN _UNG MARC IT 30, 1 8 54. 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 ) wheriec 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 be determined on for the purpose of keeping the horses in condition and ready for ac‘,:ioli. A strong detachment of the Royal Artillery, with 75 horses, arrived here yesterday Ilom 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 SCOTTISEI 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 Q•overnor, in the chair. Major ADAIR, the secretary, read the report, which showed that the sum of 60S1. 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. ss. donation in 301/. 2s. annual subscriptions, &c. A sum of 8101. lls, 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 Scotchnien in India, to which were added several donations from Scotehtnen in England and Scotland, among which was a sum of 100/. 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 2,000/. 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 SHADIVELL 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. Braidwood : 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 heat and water. Insured in the Globe and London fire-offices.— 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 TIIE 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 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 thoseof 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 snore 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, lie may view the offering as a Providential blessing. But 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. STOCK EXCIIANGE.—The following were the afternoon's sales :—Caledonian, 251 6 ; Eastern Counties, 11i ; Lan cashire and Yorkshire, 604. 591 ; London and North-West ern, 911 ; Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire. 19,4 ; Midland, 56 554; ditto, preference, 11 dig. ; South Eastern and Dover, 17i i. 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. ➢lidland, 56g. MANCHESTER, MARCH 29. STOCK EXCHANGE.—There has been rather less busi ness, with prices still declining. The sales were :—Cale (lonian, 254 ; Eastern Counties, 11 3-16 ; Great Northern (A), deferred, 9i ; Lancashire and Yorkshire, 591 ex div.; Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire, 19; South-East ern, 17 5-16. LEEDS, MARCH 29. STOCK EXCHANGE.—Tho following are this day's prices of shares on 'Change, and a moderate amount of business has been done at them :—Eastern Counties, 114 ; Lanca shire and Yorkshire, 59A ; Midland, 56i ; North Westerns, 7 7 1-16 ; South Eastern, 17i ; York and North Midland , at 21i. THE FRENCH LOAN.—A very remarkable sign of the times is displayed by the fact just made known, that no less that,. 98,000 persons have subscribed in France to the now French loan ! No less than 60,000 of these subscribers are stated to belong to the lituubler classes.. eubscribing (nth their 50 frames. SPORTING NOTES. NOTES FROM I'fORTIIAMPTON. 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 iiorthampton, 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 empl o y e d i n 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 various 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 scam 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. Lamproeles 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 ! The result of the 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 ra c e th a t h e cons id ere d 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 his pre sensions. After the race 6,000 to 90 was taken about him for the Derby l 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, arid Hungerford, just behind Defiance. On 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 denoy. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. NORTHAMPTON AND PYTCHLEY HUNT RACES.—WEDNESDAY. The TRIAL STAKES of 10 Boys 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, Bst (Kendall) 3 Lord Warwick's Crystal, 3 . yr , , 6st (Cliff) 4 Sliaravogu.i 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 thn ) 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. Meo•son's Roebuck, by St. Lawrence or the Fal low Buck, 3 yrs, Est 61b (Bates) 1 Mr. Webb's Blonde], 4 yrs, 7st 61b (Wells) 2 Mr. Munro's Little Tom, 4 yrs, Bst (W. Sharpe) 3 The following also ran : Sir W. Booth's Phocion (late Mookadder,) 3 yrs 7st slb (Charlton) 0 Mr. Reeves's Pollard, 3 yrs, Est 131 b ...(T. Sherwood) 0 Mr. Lister's Red Rose, 3 yrs 6st 121 b (Hughes) 0 Mr. Liley's Victorine, 3 yrs, Est 41b (Corderay) 0 Betting-3 to 1 each agst Little Toni and Red Rose, 4 to 1 each agst Blonde! 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 (Ashmall) 1 Mr. Newland's Bracken, 3 yrs, Est (Wells) 2 Mr. T. Parr's Defiance, 4 yrs, 7st 121 b (Flatrnan) 3 The following also ran : Baron Rothschild's Hungerford, 6 yrs, Bst 131 b (Charlton) 0 Mr. Dawson's Chief Justice, aged, Bst 41h (Aldcroft) 0 Mr. Dawson's Red Lion, 5 yrs, Bst (Cartwright) 0 Mr. J. Adkins's Mr. Sykes, 4 yrs, 7st (carried 7st 21h) (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. 0. Formby's John Bull, 4yrs, Est (H. Goater) 0 Mr. Munro's Sine-qua-Non, 3yrs, Est (Cliff) 0 Mr. F. Knowles's Ptolemy, 3yrs, Set 101 b (including 51b 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 J aco b 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 the stand John Bull rushed 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 maint Lined 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 length, and Defiance lost the second money by a neck. Swift sure, Lamprocles, John Bull, Hungerford, and Chief Justice, finished nearly in the order named. The WHITTLEBURY STAKES of 15 sovs. 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. Osborno's Lord Alfred, 2 yrs, Est 41b ...(Wells) 2 Captain D. Lane's Alas, 3 yrs, Bst 101 b (including 51b extra) ....................... . .......................(A. Day) 3 The following also ran : Baron Rothschild's Twinkle, 3 yrs, Bst 81b (including 31b extra) ........................................ (Charlton) 0 Mr. Howard's Helmet, 3 y - -s, Bst 81b...(Bartholomew) Duke of Bedford's Student, 3 yrs (allowed 51b), Bst 31b................................ s . (S. Rogers) 0 Lord Derby's Crown Pigeon, 2 yrs, 6st 41b (Hayhoe) 0 Mr. Drinkald's Monge, 2 yrs, 6st 41b (J. Steggles) Mr. Mather's Rose, 2 yrs, 6st llb (Cliff) 0 Lord Chesterfield's Palmerston, 2 yrs, 6st 41b(Ashmall) 0 Mr. Saxon's Evangeline, 2 yrs, Est llb (Forster) 0 Beiting-2 to 1 agst Crowd Pigeon, 4 to '8 agst Lord Alfred, to 1 ea:11 &gat Helnaat, Student, and Palmer- 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. Mr. Turner's Census, by Lanercost, 3 yrs, 6st 21b (301.) (Palmer) 1 Lord Clifden's Anteverta, 4 yrs, 7st 41b (301.) (Charlton) 2 Mr.Taylor'sGameChicken, 4yrs, 7st 81b ( 6 0/.)(Ashmall) 3 The following also ran : Mr. Copeland's Landscape, 4yrs, 7stslb ( 60 /.)(Stanway) 0 Mr. Barnard's Jessamine, 3 yrs, Est 31b ( 60 /.)...(Cliff) 0 Mr. Mare's Bay Maresfield, 3 yrs, Est 21b (301.) (S. Steggles) 0 Mr. Drewe's Flageolet, 2 yrs, sst llb (1001.) (Coventry) 0 Mr. Scott's Mary, 3 yrs, Est (301.) (Wells) 0 Mr. Clarke's Constantine, 5 yrs, Bst2lb(6o/. )(F. Marson) 0 Mr. J. Osborne's Johnny Taft, 2 yrs, sst 31b (1000 (Bearpark) 0 Mr.Reeves's Red Drop, 2 yrs, 4st 71b (60/.)(Crick mere) 0 Betting-2 to 1 agst Census, 3to 1 agst Jessamine, 6 to 1 agit, any other. Census made all the running, and won by three lengths. Same distance between the second and third; Mary was foul* 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 (Flatman 1 Mr. Osborne's Lord John, 3 yrs, Est 10Ib....(Carroll) 2 Mr. W. Powlett's Sharavogue, 5 yrs, 9st 10Ib (Rogers) 3 The following also ran :-- Mr. Morris's Eulogist, 4 yrs, 9st 21b (B as h am ) 0 Mr. Drewe's King Alfred, 3 yrs, Est 101 b (Arnott) 0 Mr. F. Knowles's Caliph, 3 yrs, 6-st 101 b...(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, 6 to 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 Tom (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 wintir 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, Mini. 6. WEIGHTS for thd 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 i The Colonel Ploughboy, aged ... 10 12 ' Widow Machree Need wood lO 7 Sir Philip The Rejected lO 7 1 Robin Hood 9 0 Spring , aged 9 0 st lb _ 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 sovs. 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. st lb I st lb Needwood lO 9 ; Victress Spring _ . Alp — 10 5 Free-trader (late Tom Gurney (h b) 10 5 John Bright), syre 9 7 Star of England lO 0 Beresford . ..... 9 4 Timothy lO 0 Polly Teddesley, 5 yrs lO 0 Union Jack Theodine, 5 yrs 9 12 BOAT RACE. rews selected for the great nted to take place on Satur. CAMBRIDGE. ' • st lb Galton, Trinity Col. 9 10 Nairue, Emmanuel.,. 10 4 Stephenson, Caius lO 10 Agnew, Trinity Davis, Trinity Johnson, Trinity ll 4 Blake, Corpus Wright, St. John's (stroke) Sniith, C'aius (steerer) 912 UNIVERSIT The following are the ci University boat race, appoir day week : OXFORD. st lb W. F. Short, New Col. 10 8 A. Hooke, SVoi caster 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) . 10 2 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, 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 42,000/.), 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. MURDER AND SUICIDE IN THE REGENT'S-PARK.—Yes terday a painful sensation was created throughout the Regent's-park district of St. Pancras by the discovery of a most shocking murder and suicide, at 47, Clarence gardens. The house was tenanted by James Martin, a shoemaker, about 57 year of age, who, with his wife, occupied the parlours, letting the remainder out in lodg ings, one of the upper rooms to his married daughter and her husband. Shortly after eight o'clock yesterday morning Mrs. Whybrow, Martin's daughter, came down stairs, and, not finding either her father or mother up as usual, knocked several times at the front parlour door, occupied as their bedroom, but, receiving no answer, she effected an entrance, and then discovered the place deluged with blood, and the lifeless bodies of her parents lying across each other on the bed, with their throats cut in a shocking manner. Her screams imme diately brought the other lodgers and neighbours to her assistance, and it was then discovered that the murderer and his victim were quite dead and cold. A shoemaker's knife, covered with blood, wa , 4 found on the bed near the right hand of the former. Both Martin and his wife were in their ordinary night dress. On searching the room, a letter, now in the possession of the police, was found, and identified b y t h e d aughter as being in the handwriting of Martin, stating the circum stances which had led him to the commission of so hor rible a crime. From this it would appear that Martin was in very embarrassed circumstances, and that he had promised to pay his landlord half a year's rent, which was due him that day, but was unable to do so. He (Martin) was under an impression that his goods would be seized, and that he and his wife would have to go to the workhouse, to prevent which he resorted to this ter rible alternative. 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 as regards the commerce of n e ut ra l s , gave great satisfaction to-day to the commercial community, and especially ° to the merchants engaged in the Russian trade. [ADVERTISEMENT. J—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 cured him of rheumatism, which appeared to be incurable, as neither sea-bathing, vapOur-bath.s, nor preparations vaunted as sure remedies, did him any good, and the trea inunt a the doctor, after several months' trial, was withc.3 cess. At this juncture he commenced takin g thee" Pills and rubbing the Ointment into the complaining part s twice a day, which effectually cured him in the course o f six weeks. The truth of this statement can be vouched for by 4r.,J1 B. Stratmap, of.Bois-le-Due.--sold.by .thug, gists; and at Professor Holloway's establishment, 244 t3tria4 London. COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL. Yesterday a court was held. RELIGIOUS TOLERATION. Upon the motion of Mr. JAMES ANDERTON, seconded by Deputy LOTT, it was unanimously agreed that the court should petition both Houses of Parliament to abolish or alter the oaths called the oaths of allegiance, supremacy, and abjuration, and that all classes of her Majesty's subjects may be rendered equally eligible to fluid public offices of trust without reference to their religious opinions. CHANGE OF DAY OF SALE OF CATTLE. Upon the motion of Mr. ANDERTON, it was referred to the markets committee, and also to the markets im provement committee, to confer on the expediency of altering the market day for the sale of cattle in Smith field from Monday to Tuesday in every week, and to report thereon to the Court. CITY OF LONDON GE_VEI6 4L PENSION SOCIETY. Last evening the anniversary festival of this institu tion was celebrated at the London Tavern, under the presidency of Lord Stanley, M.P., who was supported by Mr. B B Ctbbell, M.P. (High Sheriff of Norfolk), the Rev. Joseph-Brown, the Rev. Mr. Lusignan, &c. In proposing the toast of the evening the noble chair man said the soci e ty was f ormed in 1818,' three years after the late protracted war, when, from various circum stances, great national distress prevailed. The founder of the institution was the late Duke of Kent, the father of her present Majesty, who was now a patroness of the society. In the first year six persons were ad mitted pensioners; and in the second year that number was increased to nine. The society grew and flourished rapidly, and in its ninth year no less than 90 persons were admitted, and altogether 600 persons had participated in its benefits. This was in 1827-28, when the society ap peared to have reached its culminating point, no less than 268 persons being admitted to the benefits of the society in 1828.9, and the sum give away amounting to 9,7001. From some cause or other, which it was difficult to ascertain, the funds of the society rapidly fell, and in 1840-41 they were obliged to reduce not only the number of their pensioners but the allowance to them. The funds, however, had since increased, and the full amount of the pensions had been restored, and their income now amounted to 1,0001. per annum, from which 44 persons received pensions. If that society was not so extensive as it had formerly been, it was satisfactory for them to reflect that it was the first of its cl .ss, and that numerous flourishing institutions had since been established on the same model. His lordship concluded by drinking " Success and Prosperity to the City of London General Pension Society." The toast was drunk with the greatest enthusiasm, and, at the close of the evening, subscriPtionS were an nounced amounting to 3001. The musical arrangements were under the direction of Mr. Genge, assisted by the Misses Wells, Mr. Smyth son, and the Masters Sola and Williams. Mr. Harker was the toastmaster. ' SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. CUSTOM HOUSE, MARCH 29. ENTERED INWARDS.—The Providence, from Terceira ; Anne, Dunkirk ; Turbot, Gravelines ; Dovre, Sannesund ; Elizabeth Harrison, Odessa; Idalia, Cavala ; Dolphin, St. Michael's ; Emma, Radosto ; Emma, Zante ; Hanover, Port Philip ; Yorwarts, Copenhagen ; Citizen, Bordeaux; Archipelago, Eupatori a ; P r i ncess R oya l , P a l ermo ; Rose, Bathurst, River Gambia ; Loudon. New York ; James, Charente ; Ceres, Oporto and Lisbon. ENTERED OUTWARDS FOR LOADING.—The Blonde, for Rio Janeiro ; Agnes, Oporto ; Eagle, Boulogne ; mina, Hamburgh ; Sympathy, Bordeaux • Mercury, Bre men ; Arab, Mont e Vid eo an d Buenos Ayres; Gustafva, Stockholm ; Ida, Altona ; Oscar, Hamburgh ; Maranon, Calcutta; Citizen, Bordeaux; Lochlibo, Quebec and Mon treal ; Cosmopolite, Valencia ; Maria Key, Rio Janeiro ; Laurina, Konigsberg ; Glenbervie, Hobart Town ; Lon don, New York. CLEARED OUTWARDS WITH CARGO.—The NOV 3 Via gante, for Madeira ; Robert Matthews, Malta and 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 11, in a red burgee, bound west, with emi grants, March 14, lat. 43 N., long. 50 W. The Caronenua (ship), of Liverpool, March 11, lat. 46 N., long. 29 W. The Childe Harold, March 20, lat. 49 N., long. 7 W. The Baldur (brigantine), March 24, lat. 49 N., long. 8 W. The Woodbine (barque), bound to New York, March 28, 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 de 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 the market. The prices were as follow : - . Oat straw, from 6 s O ct to 7s 6tl per kemple of 16 stones tron ; wheat do., 6s 6d to 8s 6d ; barley do., 5s 6d to 6s 6d. Hay from lld 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 weighinc , 2801bs imperial, whi c h so ld th us : -18 at 2 / . 6s, 00 at 01. ° 08 Od, and 0 at 0/. Os. DALICEITH MEAL MARKET-31, mm 27. There were in the market to-day 39 bags of oatmeal, 4of barleymeal, and 2of pot-barley. Sales dull. The top price of oatmeal 6d down ; the second as last week ; third Us Od up. Pot-barley, the top price was is down. Oatmeal, per sack of 2801bs First. Second. Third. imperial Barleymeal, per ditto Peasemeal, per ditto Flour, per ditto —s Od —s Oct —s Oct Pot-barley, per ditto LEEDS -MARCH 28. The supplies of grain are limited. The trade has, in a 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 qr. lower. Oats support their value. DIIBLIN—MARca 28. White wheat, 40s 01 to 43s Od , red ditto, 39s to 41s Od ; barley, 16s Oct to 18s Od ; oats, 13s Od to 16s Od ; rapeseed, nOs Od to 00s Od per brl ; oatmeal, 15s Od to 17s Od ; bakers' flour, 23s Od to 273 Od per ewE; ruatau corn, 43s Od to 45s Oct per 4801bs. COAL MARK. ;T.-MARCH 29. Prices of Coal per ton at t' ;he close of the market : s. d.l Carr's Hartley 2O C Hasting's Hartley 2O 0 Tanfield Moor l6 0 Tanfield. Moor Butes 17 0 West Hartley 29 0 Wylam lB 0 Wallsend, &c. Bell and Brown 18 6 Gosforth lB fi Hilda 18 3 Riddell lB 6 Eden Main 2O 3, Wallsend, &a. s. d. Framwellgate l9 0 Plummer 2O 0 Stewart's 2l 0 Whitwell lB 9 Cassop 2O 6 Heugh Hall South Kelloe 19 3 Birchgrove Graigola 27 0 Cowpen 20 0 Sidney's Hartley 2O 0 WAR FREIGHTS AT CARDIFF.—The near prospect of hostilities with Russia, and the great demand for coal for steam purposes, have given an immense impulse to the coal trade at Cardiff. Constantinople, Malta, and Marseilles are the principal ports for which freights are taken, and for these places vessels are eagerly taken at almost any price. A short time ago to Malta prices were 255. per ton, now they hare have risen to the war price of 503. per ton, with a return freight at the same rate. CONTINENTAL RATES OF EXCHANGE.—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 is 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. Petersburg the letters are to the 21st inst,, but they contain no remarks on politics. The quotation of exchange was 334 d. to 34id. The French exchange remains without alteration, and, although the recent arrivals of Australian gold are likely to be sent to Paris, it is improbable that any farther amounts will be taken from the Bank of England. BIRTHS• OF A 80N. On the 28th inst., at 70, Eaton - square, Pimlico, th e w if e of J. H. Manners Sutton, EBq., M.P. On the 17th of February, at Sholapore, Bombay Presi dency, the wife of W. Gray, Bsq., S.A. Commissary- General. OF A DAUGHTER. at inst., Brandeat tnall,nburg-villa, Ride, the w if e Esq., late C a pt ain o f the 92d of o A n re t h h i e b 2 a s k t i h H. Highlanders. On the 29th inst., at 34, In verness -terrace, Bayswater, the wife of 3 . F. Macaire, Esq. MARRIED. On the 28th inst., a t M arylebono Church, Charles Paul Wood, Esq., of 43, Bernard -street, Russell-square, and Raymond's-buildings, Gray's-inn, to Mary, the younger daughter of John Lyall, Esq. DIED. On the 28th of November last, at 1331 main, near Syd ney, New South Wales, Robert Huntley, late of Faring don, Berks, a member of the S oc i e ty o f F r i en d s , age d 68. 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