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BRI lON NIEDICAL and GENERAL LIFE ASSOCIATION. Chief Offices—No. 429, Strand, London, W.C. ',TRUSTEES. George H. Barlow. II.D. Richard Partiidge, Esq., Sir James Duke, Bart. Ald., F.R.S. M.P. ; John Propert, Eeq. Sir Charles Hastings, M.D., W. Tyler Smith, M.D. D.C.L. Francis Webb, Esq. DIRECTORS. Chairman of the Board—George H. Barlow, M.D. Deputy-Chairman—Francis Webb, Esq. By the peculiarly equitable manner of dividing the profits, the Policies issued by this Association become payable daring j the lifetime of the person assured without extra premium. After having been in force a period of five years, ail Policies are absolutely Indefeasible and Indisputable. Annuities granted, and every description of Life Assurance transacted ; terms for which, with detailed Prospectuses and every information, may be had on application to JOHN MESSENT, F.S.S., Secretary. Applications for Agencies are invited. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GA RD 1; N.-31r. Gye has the honour to announce that the OPERA SEASON of 18 3 will c3mmence on TUESDAY, April 7. The Prospectus with lull particulars may be ob tained at the Box-office, and at the principal musicsellers and librarians. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.- Mr.,IIIAPLESON has the honour to announce that the OPERA SEASON of 1863 will commence on SATUR -I)4Y, April 11. The prospectus, with full parlicu'ars, may be obtained on application at the Box-office, wWch is open daily, under the .uperfutendence of Mr. Ntwont, from Ten to Six; and at all the principal Libraries and Musicsellere. THEATRE-ROYAL,DRURY - L ANE.- Lessee and Manager, Mr. Felmund Falconer. On EASTER MONDAY, for the 347th time in London, PEEP O'DAY. Mews. Henry Lorraine, Walter Lacy & , C. Verner, Addison, J. (graham. G. Spencer, T. Neville, c. ; Misses Cleveland, Clara Weston, M. Hudson, &c. To conclude with MAGIC TOYS. Valentine, Miss Lydia Thompson Commence at 7. THEATRE-RCY AL, HAY MARKET. Leone .Mr..l. B. Finckstone. For the Benefit of Mr. Sothern. THIS EVENING, at Seven o'clock, will be performed Wit A3IERICIN COUSIN. Asa Trenchard, Mr. Buck. ~tone ; Lord DuudreAry, Mr. Sothern. Followed by AWAY WITH MELANCHOLY. Windsor Brown, Mr. Sothern. Alter wh'ch, MAKE YOUR WILLS. Mr. Buckstone. To conclude with THE GALICIAN FE FE. Miss Fanny Wright. THEATRE ROYAL LYCEUM OPEN, under the Sole Management of Mr. PECHTER. On EASTER MONDAY, to commence with an Ori , inal Sketch, entitled A SUDDEN ATTACK. Messrs. Shore, Garden, H. Widdicomb, Miss Henrade, and Mrs. Lee. After which, at a Quarter to Eight, a New Romantic Drama, in Three Acts, and Pr3loc.fue, entitled THE DIME'S MOTTO, by Paul Feval and John Brough Pech , am. The principal character will be sustained by Mr. ter supported by Messrs. G. Vining, J. Brougham, H. Widdi earnbe, W. M'lntyre, P. Charles, Garden, Raymond, H. utler, Dawson ; Misses Carlotta Leclercq, Kate Terry, E. Layenne, and Elsworthy. Stage-Manager, Mr. G. Vining. Act in g -Manager, Mr. H. Barnett. ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE Lessee and Manager. Mr Lindu'. On Easter Monday the drama of AT F LOYD. Messrs.iqs A m y Sedgwick , Miss 'Henderson, and Mrs. Simpson ; M Boxby, G. Melville, G. Belmore , C. Scyton, Wallace, and Collett. To conciude with a new whimsical Extravaganza, entitled BEAUTIFUL MAUDE E ; or The Sea Nymph and the Sallee -Rovers. gA' TR It A LRE-1-a) Y AL, ADELPIij,—.. Sole Proprietor and Manager. Mr. B. Webster. THIS EVENING (13th time) AURO RA FLOYD. Miss AVOWS Jones, 3118 4 11. Simms, Mrs. Billington Mr. Benj. Webster, Mr. Paul Bedford, Mr. R. Phillips. Mr. Billington, Mr. Stuart, Mr. Sefton, Mr. Romer, Mr. C. J. Smith. After which, A VALENTINE : Messrs. J. L. Toole, Paul Bedford, Miss Kate Kellmy, amndence Miss at 7 Seaman. Co. f HE THIRD EDIT ION OF " THE SUN," rContaining the L a t e st SPORTING INTELLIG ENCE, c an be had Every Evening of a Et. GLINIE, NEws AGENT, No. 4, Connaught-terrace, Hydepark. NOTICE. THE WEDDING SUN Is Still Publishing. Weather —Sun Office, April 1, 1863. THERMOMETER. Hi g hest since Noon yeste rda y .. 50 L owes t during the night ...... •.• • . ... 35 This day at N00n..... ••••••"45 Wind—E.-N.-E. ; light, and fine. --___ HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. Tins DAlr.—M or ning, 12h. 15m.—Afternoon, 12h. 40m. TO-lIORROW.-Morning, 21h. 59m.—Afternoon. Di. 20m. 1 , ;.' 4 --•. , r 41,01P0'l N ‘ 4l l t i--. i , _____---------. LONDON, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 1863. The Ministerial crisis in France, it will be per ceived through our latest telegrams, has ended in all respects satisfactorily. The EMPEROR has dis tinctly declined, or rather, we might even say, refused to accept, the resignation of the portfolio of Finance, which it appears this time was positively tendered by M. FOU LD. His Majesty has displayed a wise reluctance to allow himself to be deprived of the valuable, almost we had said invaluable, assis tance of the ablest living Financier of France. Rather than consent to M. ULD'S retire ment from office, the EMPERO FO R has pre ferred to give his exiquatur from the Cabinet to MAGNE, the immediate predecessor of M. FOULD as Finance Minister, and latterly M. FouLD's im practicable ministerial colleague. The dismissal (for it really amounts to that, and to nothing less than that, if we adept a well-known law stationer's habit of not putting too fine a point upon it!) the dismissal of M. M A GNE from the Cabinet, his banishment to the otiunz cunt dignitate of the Privy Council in the politest way possib'e by his imperial master, has been a political trans position all the more easy of accomplishment seeing that M. MAGNE has, ever since he gave way to M. FOULD, as Financier, occupied a seat in the Cabinet, in that anomalous position for a Minister known in France as a Minister without Portfolio. How politely the EMPEROR has given this notice to quit to M. MAGNE, in consequence of his new int broglio with M. FOULD Ca Minister, this latter, with a Portfolio, and that Portfolio as impor tant as the Portfolio of Finance), may be here perhaps most accurately indicated by repeating the very words of the imperial " My dear M. MAGNE," writes the EMPEROR, in that curiously familiar style of correspondence somehow become habitu a on the other side of the Channel in these official communications between Statesmen and Sovereigns. A familiarity of,style that would be utterly bewildering here in England if we had occasion some fine day to insert an epistle after this fashion from her MAJESTY, beginning, let us say, My dear Mr. GLADSTONE," and ending with a Royal benediction, authenticated with the sign manual of " VICTORIA 13,." Here, however, as the judicious close to the late • Ministerial juncture in Paris, w e read on, quite as a matter of course, an imperial l e tt er addressed to the Minister whose resignation has been accepted, a letter beginning "My dear M. MAGNE," and continuing in these wonderful cour teous terms—" An incident, the responsibility of 1 which does not rest with you, has rendered mare ap parent the difference of opinion which exists between FOULD and you on several financial questions. Under these circumstances you have considered yourself bound to tender your resignation. In tem porarily relinquishing your services, I wish it to be known that I have never had but to congratulate myself on your zeal and devotion. I have therefore resolved to give you a striking proof of my confi dence by creating you a member of the Privy Council. I hope that you will never entertain any doubt of my sentiments of sincere friendship.— NAPOLEON." The meaning o f all which —taking the gloss or varnish of the EMPEROR'S exceeding politeness off these princely phrases—the real meaning of all which, quite manifestly, is—that the EMPEROR has, by this time, had quite enough, and more than enough, of M. MAGNE as one of his Administrators, and that he is heartily glad to be rid of him—as such! That he transfers him mean while from the Cabinet to the Privy Council is merely that there is a luxuriously embroidered cushion, as it were, generously placed there for the falling Minister !An imperial and courtly cushion upon which the said Minister (when his sudden bonleversement is completed) may find himself eventually and rather comfortably tumbled. That is all. :At any rate, that is really :all — now,—so far as these recent occurrences affect M. MAGNE individually. As to the manner in which they affect France herself, M. FOULD himself, the EMPEROR himself—it can only be described as in all essential particulars in the highest degree satisfactory. The Finance Minister, for the first time since he has held the portfolio of his heavily responsible office, is disembarassed ! For the first time he can act to the full, as he had a perfect right to do, in the office over which he has been all along supreme in point of right, in point of fact, but hitherto, strange to say, not in point of action Viz., upon his own, sole, undivided, unembarrassed responsibility. M. MAGNE has hitherto been there—"without a portfolio" observe ! —but with a seat still allowed him in the Cabinet, without any distinct duties of any kind entrusted to him—he has been there simply, as it would seem, upon the mere strength of having been formerly Minister of Finance, before M. FOULD'S instal lation in that office, before M. FOULD'S assumption of that most responsible portfolio! The nominal continuance of M. MAGNE in the Cabinet at all has been from first to last a flagrant anomaly. That impracticable retention of his predecessor in office— even though it has been from first to last merely an arrangement continued by courtesy and just barely tolerated—the EMPEROR has now most wisely and discreetly terminated ! As, if he had been well advised, he ought (probably he sees this himself now) to have terminated it long ago. The situation of affairs in the French Cabinet, as those affairs have hitherto stood under that pre. posterous arrangement merely de conrenanss, had latterly become simply intolerable. Either M. FOULD must have resigned his portfolio as actual Minister of Finance altogether, or the anomalous position of M. MAGNE, still in the Cabinet, though without, we repeat, any portfolio at at all, must cease. The EMPEROR has now caused it to cease. Probably if M. FOULD had had to intimate to M. MAGNE the fact that his nominal withdrawal now, as well as his actual withdrawal long since, from the post of Financial Minister must close, the intimation would of neces sity have been made rather differently ! It appears from the letter of Sir GEORGE GREY, which was read to the Common Council, at their meeting yesterday, that an alteration in the manage ment of our city police may very shortly be looked for. The evil has been of long standing, and a change for the better would very probably have been postponed for an indefinite period had it not been for the recent disasters on the occasion of the public entry of her Royal Highness the Princess of WALES. As a grievance of the last generation could not hope to be redressed, accord ing to SIDNEY SMITH, until a Bishop was sacrificed, so it was not until a catastrophe that came immediately under the notice of the Court and the Government that the very inefficient and unsuitable arrangements for keeping order in one of the busiest end most crowded districts in any capital were likely to be amended. The Home Office has, at the instance of the House of Com mons, ordered a return of the deaths and accidents which occurred on the night of the 10th, and Sir G. GREY added a communication to the Lord Mayor to the effect that a proposed alteration in the law with reference to the City Police would be very shortly laid before Parliament, and that therefore any appointment in the room of the late Mr. HARVEY should be distinctly understood to be merely tempo rary. The letter was by common consent referred to the police committee for their consideration. It was stated that the police committee had already passed some important resolutions on the subject, being probably sensible of the urgent nec e ssity for a change: The question of privilege was not raised, and we hope that citizens will have too much good sense and discretion to raise difficulties on that ground. They must be aware that a state of things that involves in considerable risk the lives and limbs of her Majesty's subjects can hArdly be suffered to continue. We are in the habit of boasting loudly of the order kept in our streets on the occasions of great national excitement, but the character we have hitherto maintained in this respect is likely to suffer if we take no reasonable or efficient means to preserve that order which the sightseers themselves desire. All great shows and public processions pass through the narrow and crowded thoroughfares in the City and it is unfair to blame the populace for not preserving order, when they receive so little help from the autho rities. The best army in the world cannot fight without commanders, and the best disposed and most peaceable mob cannot possibly preserve order unassisted by the regular authorities. It is high time this matter was looked to, and we hope, for the credit of our citizens, they will not attempt to preserve a useless privilege in defiance of the , üblic interests, The affairs of Poland seem as far as ever from being settled, and we are doubtless destined for some time yet to come to witness the alternation o" this fitful strife. The debate in the Prussia Chambers a gain brings the subject before us, and it is a very interesting one to consider_ Herr VON BISMARS, as usual, pursued his in felicitous course. He stated at the outset of the debate that " The Polish question was not originated by the convention, but had existed since 1830. It had repeatedly exercised a great influence on Prussian interests. The Government has no thing to add to its former declarations in reference to the existence and contents of the convention. Agents of the Polish revolution have sent telegrams from Cracow to the French papers in order to in fluence the French public." _ _ The unfairness of this statement is manifest. Why had not the Polish refugees the right to make their cause heard and their wrongs known? It is the same all over the world with those who have not justice on their side; they are always ready to be indignant with those who have the spirit or the energy to stand up for themselves. Herr VON SYBEL, with his customary vigour, repudiated the assertions of the Minister. He truly said that the Government had shown great hesitation, such as might be felt by one who, engaged in an un successful enterprise, feels theground slipping from beneath his feet. He also added that " all Europe was then in error if we are to believe Herr VON BISMARCK SCHONHAUSEN. Bat considering the declarations of the English and French Ministers, enough remains of the Convention to make Europe uneasy and to compromise Prussia." Surely this remark was strictly in accordance with truth, and as such, ought to have silenced the wily statesman to whom it was addressed. But some people can never hear reason or see the fallacy of their own arguments. Hence it is not surprising that we find the altercation continued. Herr von BISMARK said that after all the false reports that had been circulated, the real terms of the con vention would surprise people if once known. It was quite positively false that, according to the convention, the Russians are allowed to pursue the insurgents on Prussian territory until they meet THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 1,1863 c with a number of Prussian soldiers sufficient to disarm them. The whole of this ob servation • seems inconsistent from beginning to end. In the first place, what a sc,n dalous thing it is that there should be any arrangements between Russia and Prussia. No Minister worthy of the name would stand up in the House of Representatives of a country professing to have a free constitution and say such a thing. It is a stigma that can never be removed from the repu tation of the men who have encouraged or propa gated such transactions. It is a lasting source of regret to all honest citizens of the realm whose rulers have formed so discreditable a connection. Several members then repeated the different re ports that had been made by the Ministers of the Western Powers. To this Herr BISMARIC replied that they had teen misinformed, he also said that the Prussian Ambassadors in Paris and in London had been misunderstood. This is simply ridiculous, and it is not probable that many of those who heard it believed in its accuracy. It was an ingenious evasion of a delicate question, and an adroit subterfuge, when plain statements would not have been either polite or pleasant. The last interogatory was yet more unsatisfactorily replied to. When asked what was to be done with the refugees from Russian Poland ,Count EULENBERG said that the Government wished to be clement, but that, on the other hand, they were obliged to ful fil the obligations they had contracted with Russia," This is a sad state of things to exist in a country from which so much was once expected, and no one can read this summary of the debate, or reflect upon it, without grieving deeply for the failure alike of King and Ministers in carrying out the professions they have made. They once held out the promise of acting worthy of a country ruled on constitutional principles, and whose people were to be alike the beacons of progress and the heralds of enlightenment to other less favoured nations, now they speed the tyrant on his way, they offer every facility to the despot ; and the ruthless de stroyers of their fellow-men, find in them willing agents in their attempt to put down all freedom and ,o trample upon the mast ;sacred rights of man. . NATIONAL CHORAL SOCIETY. Last evening HAULM . * '?.Messiah" was -gen magnificently performed, in . Exeterr Hall, by a band and chorns . ef 700- performersi conducted by the baton of Mr. G. W. Martin. It was, as usual, Mr. Boardman who presided at that glorious golden organ, beneath whose gigantic array of pipes. the maker's homely name, " W. Walker," alWaye reads to us as so much of an anti-climax ! Mr. Sims Reeves, the King of Tenors—Madame Rudersdorff, one of the most brilliant of our sopranos—Miss Palmer, a charming contralto—and Mr. Santley, whose admirable powers as a bass have this season promoted him to Her Majesty's Theatre : those four were the Principal Vocalists. Having said thus much, it is almost appears superfluous to add that the noble Hall was crowded in every part— half guinea stalls, crown stalls, reserved area, and gallery. The audience, presenting to view, when regarded from the platform, a very sea of attentive faces in itself a most impres sive spectacle. As, indeed, was also the inclined plane of band and chorus upon the platform — spreading out in front and extending far up to the right and left of the great organ. With those members of the National a Choral Society secured for the choruses, and with four singers like those whose ever-welcome names we have already enumerated secured for the solos, with a conductor like Mr. Martin, and an organist like Mr. Boardman, it may be imagined that the performance of the " Messiah" last evening was one almost worthy of the work! If anything upon earth could be worthy of articulating music that seems at times more suited to the angelic choirs! As, for example, when we are listening—one of a vast audience, standing un covered and thrilled by the glorious sounds—to the divine " Hallelujah!" Or, let us say, when that always astoundingly beautiful chorus," For unto us a Child is Born," suddenly changes from the — "Linked sweetness long drawn out"— to the harmonious crash of the awful titles of the Messiah—each following the other with a momen tary pause between—" Wonderful !—Counsellor!— The Mighty God!—The Everlasting Father ! The Prince of Peace!" Or, again, in another way, and by a more subtle influence of the celestial art, as when " listening delighted" to the delicious air —tenderly sung last night by Miss Palmer, and all but winning the honour of an encore—" He shall feed His flock," with its dulcet warb ling accompa niment. The enco7es last evening were won by Mr. Santley, through hisnoble rendering of " Why do the Nations," and immediately afterwards, with a storm of applause coming alike from the performers upon the platform and from the huge audience in the body of the hall by Mr. Sims Reeves in his exquisite chanting of the air " Thou shall break them !" One other encore there wigs, but that, as a matter of course, and as a thing quite inevitable—the repetition of the wonderful chorus already referred to, "For unto us a Child is Born." Given as it was given last night, there was no choice for the audience but to redemand it. The performance lasted altogether for upwards of three hours—beginning punctually at hal?-past seven, and not terminating until long after half-past ten. But for this the " Hallelujah Chorus" must have been repeated as inevitably as the chorus already par ticularised. The Lord Mayor and party were (Es , tinguishable among the audience. All who took part in the performance, we may confidently say— in due proportion, of course—acquitted themselves to admiration. ,n , COLONEL WAUGH'S CASE.—This person is still under the care of the sheriffs of London and Mid dlesex, and it is not yet known what course he intends to take to extricate himself from his disagreeable position. 'lt will be remembered that he was liefore the Bankruptcy Court in 1857, but affidavits were put in that he was in such a state of health that it was dangerous for him to travel. Amongst the proofs tendered was a most extraor dinary milliner's bill, by Miss Jane Clark, of Regent street, for £2,754 Os. 61d., of which £9OO had been paid, leaving a balance of £1,854, incurred from 1850 to 1836 by Mrs. Waugh, formerly Mrs. Carew. That lady had, by her first husband (Captain Carew), a daughter, who, in the year 18'5, married Sir Charles Pigott. As many of the articles were for Miss Carew on her marriage, a question arose whether Mrs. Waugh and air Charles Pigott could not be held liable to pay the bill for millinery, Mrs. Waugh having had a settlement of £6OO a year from her first hus band. Amongst the proofs allowed at the examination in September, 1857, was one of £1,507 for jewellery. There was also a claim against the estate of 45 guineas for wee month's boxes (July. 1856) at Her Majesty's and the Hay market, the Adelphi and Olympic Theatres. The last that was heard of Colonel Waugh, in connection with his bankruptcy, was in a letter from his wife, who stated that he had gone to Manzanares in Spain, but that his health was such that a journey to England might kill him. A. certificate was produced from a Spanish doctor, stating that " Senor Don Colonel Waugh" was seriously ill, and that any mental anxiety would be most dangerous. NOVEL BALL -1100 M.—A ball was given last night by the non-commissioned officers of the Royal Ar tillery in the Snow Palace. It is constructed in the Gothic style of architecture, and is perfectly unique; the ceiling is supported by large pills! s of ice, which run parallel with each other. Adjoining the ball-room are four smaller rooms, three used as dressing-rooms and one as a refresh ment -room, all built of the natural production—ice. The ball was attended with all the success that could be desired. Dancing was kept up until 12 o'clock in the most spirited manner. Several officers of the line and active militia wet e present, and all arrived at the same conclusion, that the ball exceeded their most sanguine expectations.—Quebec Mercury. SALMON.—A return just issued that shows in the year 1862 salmon of British taking of the value of £41,657 was exported from Great Britain. In point of law there is a close time, but in point of fact there was no month in which the export did not go on. In November it reached nearly to £3,000, a third of the export even of t ci c u a d n es be sa f l u m m on ish ex ed po o r f te th d e u e n x d p e o r rt th o a f t sa d l e ra si o g n na p t r i e o s n er ; v n ed o i August; . in December it amounted to £2,530. But this a o c n c ly ou l e n in tins or otherwise, to which the general description of " provisions" may hate been attached in the entries at the Custom-house, LATEST INTELLIGENCE. 1 1 (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) PRINCE WILLIAM OF DENMARK PROCLAIMED KING OF GREECE, ATHENS, MARCH 30. The National Assembly to-day unanimously pro claimed Prince William of Denmark King of Greece, under the name of Gorge I. - - ----- The following telegram has been received at Mr. Iteuter's office from the Greek Consul-General this day : " M. Mavrocordato, Minister of Foreign Affairs, to the Consulate-General of Greece, London. " SYRA, 31st March. " The National Assembly by a decree agreed to to-day has unanimously proclaimed constitutional King of the Greeks, Prince William George, second son of Prince Christian of Denmark, under the title of George I. King of the Greeks. " His successors will profess the orthodox religion. " A committee of three members, chosen by the Ministry, will proceed to Copenhagen to offer him the crown in the name of the Greek nation. " A To Deum was celebrated to-day, and was followed by public festivities, illuminations, and g6neral rejoicings." M, MAGNE'S BESIGNATIION ACCEPTED. M. FOLD'S DECLINED. PARIS, APRIL 1. M. Magno has tendered his resignation, which has - been accepted by the Emperor, who has, how ever, appointed him a member of the Privy Council. The following is the text of the . Emperor's letter to M. Magne : " My Dear M. Msgne, "An incident, the responsibility of which does not rest with you, has rendered more apparent the difference of opinion which exists between M. Fould and you on several financial questions. Under these circumstances you have con • sidered yourself bound to tender your resignation. "In temporarily relinquishing your services, I wish it to be known that I have never had but to congratulate myself on your zeal and devotion. I have therefore resolved to give you a strik ing proof of my confidence by creating you a member of the Privy Council. I hope that you will never entertain any doubt of my sentiments of sincere friendship. (Signed) " NAPOLEON." The Duke of Beaufort has arrived• at the Hote l Bristol on his way to Poitiers, where he is going with a number of valuable horses and dogs for wolf-hunting. The Marquis Oldoini, attached to the Italian Embassy in Russia, has arrived at the same hotel from St. Petersburg. Marshal Baraguay d'Hiiliers has published an order of the day to announce that on the 20th May he will assume the command of the'camp of Chalons. Marshal and Mme. Canrobert left Nice three days bank for Arcs, where they were to take the railway for Hyeres. The Princess Charles of Austria, travelling incog. under the name of the Countess Crozanti, arrived two days back, with a numerous suite, at Lyons, and left on the following day by railway for Avignon. Count de Thun has arrived at Vienna from St. Petersburg, where he has ceased his functions as representative of Austria. BOURSE, March 31.—The market continues in rather a feverish state, but without any further fall in prices. Threes, for the Account, have even obtained a slight advance, being now at 69f. 10c. Railway Share Market quiet, but for the most part firm. The market continued improving to the close, and left off as follows : It per Cents . . 96 Do. end 3 per Cents Do. end month 69 45 New 3 per Cents Do. end month — Credit Mobilier 1227 50 Do, end month 1232 60 RA IL Bank Shares 3380 Credit oncier 1490 Italian Loan 7O 50 Do. end month 7l 20 Russian Austrian SpaniOa Threes Homo Debt - VATS. Cash. Account. Orleans lllO ~ 1112 50 Northern New ditto Lyons and Mediterranean 1220 •-• .. 1218 75 Geneva 427 50 .. 430 Southern .. 772 50 .. 770 Western Eastern .... ..... .., 635 .. 535 Sardinian 427 50 . 430 Austrian Lowhard North of Spain .... 565 25 .. 566 25 Saragossa 730 .. 730 Ditto to Barcelona SPAIN. MADRID, MARCH 31. An official denial has been given to the rumour that General Concha intends to resign. The statement that the Government disapproves the conduct of General Dulee has also been denied. A difference of opinion on political questions is said to exist between Marshal Narviez and M. Mon. Letters from Madrid speak of an incident which has caused some agitation in the higher circles of the Spanish capital :—" The Duchess de Fernan- Nunez invited, with the consent of the Queen, to the ball which she is about to give, Mme. de La grange, at present singing at the Opera at Madrid, and who to her great talents adds the merit of irre proachable character. Tie invitation has, however, excited a complete tempest in the fashionable world, and one-half of the persons invited, and particularly some ladies of the diplomatic body, have declared that their dignity would not allow them to be in the same salon with Mme. de Lagrange. There the matter rests for the present." t ,-: - - -.15 - . 4 , Car gfEK- r. ' IltAa .4t , ----- - 7 -- - , HER MAJESTY. WINDSOR CASTLE, March 31. The Queen and Princess Louise, attended by Lady Augusta Bruce and the Hon. Horatia Stop- II ford, walked in the grounds yesterday afternoon. Their Royal Highnesses Princess Helena and Princess Beatrice took a carriage drive. The Earl and Countess of Derby arrived at the Castle yesterday. Earl Russell arrived at the Castle this afternoon, and had an audience of the Queen. The Senator Antonio Gonzalez, Spanish Minister:; Count W acht meister, Min ister Plenipotentiary from Sweden and Norway ; Mahmoud K han-Nasserol molke (Conseiller Prive), Persian Minister; M. J. Sanz, Peruvian Minister ; and Mr. F. E. Dubois, Minister Resident d'Haiti, were severally presented to her Majesty at audiences by Earl Russell. Arrival of Prince Alfred in England. DOTER, Tuesday. His Royal Highness Prince Alfred arrived at Duver this afternoon, at 3 o'clock, by the Royal Mail packet Prince Frederick William, Capt. Wer ter Clark, specially retained for this service. Cap tain Sir Luke Smithett was in attendance on his Royal Highness from Calais, and, on the steamer reaching her moorings, Col. Cuppage, R.A., Capt. Triscott, R N., and other officers proceeded on board. After landing, his Royal Highness partook of lun— cheon at the Lord Warden Hotel . and proceeded for Windsor by the 3.45 p.m. -train, the necessary arrangements suitable . to the xank and dignity of his Royal Highness having been made by the statio❑ superintendent. Royal salutes were fired from the Drop Battery both on the arrival and the i.eparture of the Prince. WINDSOR, Tuesday. This afternoon, at 4 o'clock, an unexpected com munication was received at Windsor by the South- Western telegraphic line, to prepare for the recep tion of his Royal Highness Prince Alfred at seven o'clock in the evening. Shortly before that hour her Majeaty the Queen, accompanied by the Prince of-Hesse, the Princess Helena, and the junior mem bers of the Royal family came to the station by the private drive through the Home Park, and awaited the arrival of the Prince in the Royal saloon, which has been prepared for the special accommodation of the Royal family. The Royal party was attended by Major-General Seymour and Major-Gen. Grey. Precisely at 10 minutes past 7 o'clock the Prince, with his suite , arrived by s pecial train, under the charge of Mr. Godson, traffic manager, and as his Royal Highness stepped from the carriage her Ma jesty came on the platform and most affectionately embraced him. A number of the most respectable inhabitants were kindly admitted on the station by the South- Western authorities to welcome the Pi ince's arr was aln The Prince, although he appeared thin, excellent spirits, and in much better health than cou ld have been expected after the recent illness, and he appears t o have grow n nearly as tall as the Prince of Wales. _ THE PRINCESS OF WALES AND THE LADIES OF 1 THE PRINCIPALITY. —The present from the ladies of Wales to the Princess is likely to take the form of a brooch of diamonds and emeralds in the shape of Wynn,k, the national emblem of the country. Sir Henry W. the father of Lady Williams Wynn, of Wynnstay, the originator of th e mo vement, was formerly f o r many years the representa tive of England at the Danish Court, an d his daughter was on terms of intimacy with that Court. She has, therefote, e xerted herself to org anise a fund for presenting ladies, an offe r ing exerted ffering wor thy the acceptance of the Royal b r ide. Six for each of the Northern counties, have undertak resentsen the carr ying out of the proj ect. Lady Wynn rep Den bighshire, as honorary treasurer, Mrs. Gladstone for shire, Lady Lady Louisa Pennant for Carnarvonshire, Lady Vane for Montgomeryshire, Mrs. Wynne for Merionethshire, and it is thought that Lady Williams Bulaeley will act for Anglesey. The connexion between the Principality and the newly married Prince has c anned the warmest feelings of loyalty throughout the country. T HE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES. —A most magnifi cen tly-executed group, representing the marriage of his Royal highness with the Princess Alexandra, by his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury, is now added to Ma d. Tussaud's Historicat Galler isy, in Baker street. The portra it of her Royal Highness truthfully depicted, and the dress is elegant and costly; it being com posed of white and s ilver moire antique, rimmed with rich Honiton lace and choice flowers, in strict imitation of the one worn on the occasion. APPROACHING MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIF E. —A marriage is arranged to take place between Lady Jane Hay, daughter of the Marquis and Marchioness of Tweeddale, and sister of the Duchess of Wellington and Lady Emily Peel, with Col. Richard C. H. Taylor, C.B. (late of the 7 9 th H i g hlan era), Assistant Adjt.- G en eral at Shorncliffe, brother of the hon. and gallant member of the county Dublin. _ AFTER THE BOAT RACE. —A youth, adorned with a blue and yello w rosette , cried out, in the "I say, they are p ro p erly pumped, hearing of Mrs. Dodd , both crews are :" then, jumping on to a s p oke of her car riage-wheel, with a sli g ht apology, h o an nounced that tw o or three were shut up in the Exeter. The exact meaning of these two verbs passive was not clear to Mrs. Dodd: but their intensity wa s ; she fluttered, and wanted to go to her boy and nurse him, an d turned two must imploring eyes on kissed her with ge ntle vehe mence, and offered to run and see. ,c What, amo ngst all those young gent'em en, love? I fear that would not be proper. See, all the ladies remain apart." So th e y kept quiet and miserable, after the manner of females. each Mean time the Cantab's q uick eye had not decei v ed him coll; in psed rac i n g boat ware two y oung gentlemen leaning a over their oars; and two more who were in a cloud, and not at all clear whet her they were in t his world still, or in their zeal had pulled into a better. But th e ir malsdy was not a rare one in rac in g boats, and the remedy always at hand. It combined the rival systems. Thames was sprinkled in their faces—Homoeopathy : and brandy in a teaspoon trickled dow n their throats—.A.llop moment a thy : you eyesth and spirits soon did th e rest; and, the their opened, their mouths op ened ; a nd, the mom ent their mouths opened, they fell a chat:ling.— C h ar les Reads' " Very Hard Cash," in Dickens's " All the Year Bound." THE NEW BISHOP OF QUEBEC. —The Rev. Dr. Williams, who has been elected to the bishopric of Quebec, in the room of Dr. Mountein, deceased, was born in 1825 at Overton, in Hampshire. Ile received his early eduction at Crewkerne, whence he proc•eded to f embroke College, Oxford, and graduated in 1851, when he took a third class in c l ass ics. Almo4 immediately afterwar the cur ds acy he was or d a ined by the present Biqhop o f Oxford to of High Wycombe, Bucks. Subsequently, he served the curacy of Huish-Champflower, near Wiveliscombe, Somer set. In 1857 he went to Canada to open he grammar school in connection with Bishop's College, Lennoxville, and in that coll-ge he has since held a professorship. TFIE LATE RIOT AT STALYBRIDGE AND NEIGH BOURHOOD.—The Manchester Guardian of yester day says :—The committals up to Monday were as follows : —3l committed to Chester from Stab bridge ; three to the sessions from Ashton ; seven to Cho ter assizes, two to the sessions from Dukinfield, a nd six to Ch ester from Hyde; or a total of 44 to Chester, and five to the ses sions. The district is now quiet. CRYSTAL PALACE--The Palace and gro unds will he open on Good Friday from 9 in the morning. Extra trains will run all day, as well as excursions from many parts of the country. Mr . Sims Reeves, Madame Rudersdorff, Mr. Weiss, and Mr. Thomas Harper will taace part in a concert of sacred music a t 3 o'clock. The Pal will be lighted up in the evening, to enable visitors t o re turn at leisure. The North L ondon line by way of Ken sington being now available, a large number of visitors are expected from the northern districts of the metropolis. pa One to t a l visitors, Shilling Day, Tuesday, Ma rch bl.—Admissions on y ment, 819 ; ditto by seasr.n tickets, 1 , 038 ; 1,857. REPRESENTATION OF THETFORD.—AIthough no addresses have yet been issued, it st is genet - -4.11 y Charles Leunder stood that either Lieut. • Col. Lord Auguus n the nox Fitzroy, Equerry to t he Queen, th e s econd son o f Late Duke of Grafton, or Lieut.-Col. Lord Frederick John Fitroy, of the Grenadier Guards, the third son of the late Duke, w ill become a candidate for the representation of the borough of Thetford, rendered vacant by the elevation of the Earl of Euston to the Dukedom. In the event of neither of the noble lords offering himself for Parliamentary honours, Colonel Fitzroy, who resides in the neighbour hood of Thetford, and who has much local influence, will probably announce himself as a candidate. Thet ford returns two members to the House of Commons, and it generally happens that one is and a connection of the Duke a Baring) and the other a Liberal ( a Fitzroy, of Grafton). This arrangement is not likely to be disturb..d on the present occasion, as the two families have lately be come more closely connected by marriage. SYMPATHY WITH POLAND.—At a public mee ing of the inhabitants of Southampton, held at the Guildhall there on Monday, to express sympathy with Po land, the Mayor of Southampton (Mr. F. Perkins) in the chair, the following resolutions were passed :—That this meeting desires to express its sincere earnest sympathy with the people of Poland and their heroic struggles, past and pre sent against the despotism,oppression, and cruelty of the Rus sian Government, a hose flagrant breach of the most solemn public engagements, total disregard for the faith of treaties, and systematic plunder, proscription, and massacre of the once free and gallant people, disentitle it from holding them any longer in subjection, and that the re-establish ment of the kingdom of Poland is the safest guarantee for the future peace of Europe. That a memorial in accordance with the foregoing resolution be forwarded to Lord Palmerston, and expressive of a hope that the power and influence of the British Government will be united with that of France in favour of the just rights and national independence of Poland. That petitions to both Houses of Parliament, expressive of the same views, be agreed to and signed by the Mayor on behalf of the meeting. That subscriptions be opened at the back for the benefit of the widows and orphans of the Poles who have fallen in defence of their liberties, A meeting is announced to be held at the Tewn-hall, Woolwich, to-morrow, in favour of the Poles. Mr. F. Hennessy, M.P., Mr. Anger stein, M.P., Mr. Alderman Salomons, M.P., and General Count Zamoyski will be present. • THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE THAMES.—FinaI arrangements have been made in accordance with which the match for the championship of the Thames will come off on Tuesday, the 14th inst. The competitors will be Robert Chambers, of N e wcastle-upon-Tyne (who, in addition to being the champion of the Tyne, has the honour of holding the championship of the Thames), and George Everson, a waterman of Greenwich. The race will take place, tide serving, at half-past 11 o'clock a.m., and the course will be from Putney aqueduct to the Ship at Mort lake. Great interest is excited in the forthcoming match, inasmuch as Green, the Australian champion, who is now in England, has express d his determination of rowing the N., inner fur £4OO and the empty title of champion—rowing being the only sport for which there is no champion's cup or belt. The Exhibition of the Institute of Painters in Water Colours—such being the title by which the late New Society of Painters in Water Colours is to be known in future—will open on Monday, the 20th of April, The private view will be on the 18th. Pictures are to be sent in on Tuesday, the 7th of that month, such being the works of Members and Associates only. SPORTI :GENCE, CARDIFF MEE FING.—TITESDAY. ine..Cardiff Open Steeplccha-e of 10 SOVB each, 51t, a nd 2 only (to the fund) if declared, with 80 added ; winners extra. Over about three miles of fair hunting country. 11 subs, 3 of whom pay 2 sous each. Ur. Adams's Piff-pall, aged, lOst 91b (Holman) 1. Lord Coventry's Longford, aged, lOst 21b ~. (Stevens) 2 Mr. Powell's Biscuit, aged, Bat 12. b (Nightingall) 3 Betting— 6 to 4 on Piff-paff. Won by three lengths; a bad third. The Hunters' Stakes (Handicap) of 3 sous each, 1 ft if declared, with 30 added. Over about three miles of country. 13 subs, 2of whom pay 1 soy e ac h. _ _ Mr. Thomas's The Crab, 6 yrs, lOst (Mr. James) 1 Mr, Jones's Safeguard, aged, 11st (Owner) 2 Mr. Pritchard's Bald Coote, aged, 9st 71b (Holland) 3 The following also "ran :—Bachelor, Bluo Ribbon, Sam Weller, Lady Jane, Daisy, and Harold. Won by a neck ; a bad third. The Fairwatcr Open Steeplechase of 5 soya each, 2 ft, with o 0 added. Over the same course as the Cardiff Open Steeplechase. 8 subs, 2of whom pay 2 sovs each. Mr. Henry's The Unprotected Female, aged, 12st (Mr. Davidson) 1 Captain Worthington's Miss Stewart, aged 12st (Mr. Jones) 2 Captain Williams's Itarey, aged, 12st (Mr. Merton) 3 Mr. Powell's Capeston. aged, 12st (Mr. Swiltiver) 4 Betting-6 to 4 agst The Unprotected Female, 2to 1 agst Mips Stewart. Won by three quarters of a length ; a bad third. BETTING AT MANCHESTER-TUESDAY. For the Newmarket Handicap, the Physalis colt was in great force, hardly anything else being backed. Bto 1 was at one time taken about Bedouin, but afterwards 9 to 1 was offered bar one, and 12 to 1 bar two. For the City and Suburban Handicap, beyond Catch'em Alive being rather freely supported at 20 to 1 and th Glenochty c• It being sent to the right about, nothing particular was done. On the Derby the business was almost confiued to the favourite and the Glenochty colt.; 100 to 15 was taken half a dozen times about the former, but. 6 to 1 was refused; and the last we saw of the latter was 15 to 1 to a " termer" being booked. Closing prices : NEWMARKET RANDICAP. sto 1 agst Physalls cult (taken freely) 9to 1 agst Bedouin (taken and off red) 12 to 1 agar, Attaman (taken and offered) 16 to 1 agst Watchman (taken) 16 to 1 agst Cape Flyaway (taken) CITY AND SUBURBAN. 14 to 1 agst Oberon (taken) 14 to 1 agst Adventurer (taken) 20 to 1 agst Merry Maid (taken) 33 to 1 agst Joey Jones (offered) 40 to 1 agst Misfortune (taken) NJ to 5 agst Glenochty colt (taken) GREAT METROPOLITAN STAKES. 12 to lon the field (offered) CHESTER CUP. 40 to 1 agst Le Marechal (taken) Nto 1 agst M. Philippe (taken) THE DERBY. 100 to 15 agst Lord Clifden (taken) 15 to 1 agst Glenochty colt (taken) 50 to 1 agst Tajo (taken) DERBY AND OAKS. Since the reign of James I. was founded the ; Epsom meeting during his residence at Nonsuch, its immediate locality has been regarded as classic ground by our race-loving public. In the little parish of Woodmansterne is Lambert's Oaks, for merly an inn, but latterly a place of some interest to the Jockey Club, since it gave name to the famous Oaks stakes at Epsom races. The house, which stands high and commands very fine views, was erected by a society called the Hunter's Club, under a lease from the Lambert family. It afterwards became the residence of the unfortunate Lieut.-Gen, Burgoyne, from whom it passed to the 11th Earl of Derby, whose grandson, Edward Smith Stanley, the 12th earl, much improved it. Here was given on the 9th of June, 1774, in anticipation of the mar riage of Lord Stanley with Lady Betty Hamilton, the celebrated "fete champere," the first of the kind in England under the superintendence of Lieut.- General John Burgoyne. This rural festival fur• nished the general with the subject of a dramatic entertainment, entitled "The Maid of the Oaks," and which, after a few bo!cl touches from Garrick's pen, was performed for the first time at Drury-lane on Nov. 5, 1774: 'Whose is this piece ?—tis all surmise—suggestion— Is't his—or hers—or yours, sir?—that's the question: The parent, bashful, whimsical, or poor, Left it a puling infant at the door; 'Twas laid on flowers, and wrapt in fancied clocks And on the breast was written—Maid o'the Oaks. The actors crowded round ; the girls caress'd it, 'Lord, the sweet pretty babe I they prais'd and bless'd it : The master peeptd—smird-4 ok it in and dress'd it." On M.y 14, 1779, Edward Smith Stanley, the 12th Earl of Derby, originated the famed o , ikt, Sakes, so named from his sylvan retreat at Wood man sterne. The first winner of the Oaks stakes at Epsom was Bridget, a bay mare, foaled in 1776, the property of the earl. Bridget was of royal blood, got by King Herod out of Jemima. In the follow ing year (1780) the earl started the Derby stakes, so named out of compliment to its noble founder. The first winner of the Derby stakes was Diomed, a chestnut horse, foaled in 1777, bred by the Hon. Richard Vernon, of Newmarket, and sold to Sir C. ' Bunbury, Bart. Diomed was got by Florizel, out of the Spectator mare, dam of Pastorella, Fame, &c. After the death of the Earl of Derby in 1834, "The Oaks" estate was sold to Sir Charles Grey, and has since passed to its present proprietor, Mr. Jeseph Smith.—Notes and Queries. LOSS OF THE SHIP INDIA, A letter from Commander A. C. Strode, of her Majesty's troopship Vulcan, has been received by Captain Halsted, R.N., the secretary at Lloyd's, giving an account of the loss of the ship India in the Straits of Malacca. It appears that at two o'clock on the 25th of January last, from the deck of the Vulcan, then in the Straits of Malacca, in lat. 2.41 N., and long. 101.15 E., a boat was observed making signals of distress. On communicating with her it was found that the ship India, 1,030 tone, had been wrecked about 16 miles off, with 669 pas sengers on board. The Vulcan proceeded towards the place indicated, bearing about S.W. by S., and shortly saw her fore and mizen masts, the mainmast being gone. After proceeding about five miles the Vulcan picked up another boat, with the master of the ship and 80 women and children in her, and so I overloaded as to be nearly sinking. At this point the water shoaled to tour and three-and-a quarter fathoms. The Vulcan reversed her en gines, and went astern, and then being near the northern edge of the South Sands, anchored. They ascertained that the India had lett Singapore on the 13th inst., bound to Jedda, in the Red Sea, with natives on board going on a pilgrimage to that place, and numbered 504 men, 45 women, 120 children, and a crew of 45. The ship had got ashore on the South Sands on the ii2d inst., and was now lying on her side, with her bottom bilged in several places. From the dangerous nature of the sound ings it was not considered sate to go nearer to her, but the eight boats were immediately hoisted out and sent away. They returned during the night, and up to 4 o'clock in the morhing, loaded with pas sengers from the wreck, and in two or three hours were again sent away. The boats continued work ing until the night of the 27th, by which time the passengers were all on board, with a considerable amount of vatuable property. When the Vulcan l e ft, on the morning of the 28tb, the holds of the wreck were flooded up to the hatchways at high w ater, and it was not considered likely sh e would hold together long. The crew and pas3engers h a d all been landed. THE CROPS IN THE WEALD OF KENT.—The weather during the last few days has been un usually mild, and a summer temperature accompanied by sett breezes has been preponderant. Vege ation progres sion is wonderfully rapid, so much so that if a "blackthorn winter" ensues of a severe character our prospects Of a crop of fruit will be "nipped in the bud." The agricul turist has "broken up his fellows," and Lent sown corn has gone in well. As early as Wednesday morning last "harbinger of spring," the cuckoo, was heard in this neigh bourhood.—Maidstone Journal. FATAL COLLIERY ACCIDENT IN NOTTS.—On Monday afternoon last a fatal accident occurred at the Kimberley corn ry, Nottinghamshire, the property of fir. North. It appears that, about four o'clock in the afternoon, a man named Edward Williamson, aged 65 years, was at work in a part of th, coal mine by himselt when the roof fall in, and he was killed on the spot. His body when found presented a sickening spectacle. An inquest will be held on the body this day (Wednesday) before Mr, Coroner Swann. COURT or COMMON COUNCIL A Special Court of the Common Council was convened yesterday at OMWhat], for the purpose of receiving a com munication from the Secretary of State for the Home De pfrtruent relative to the appointment of a Commissioner of the City police in the room of Daniel Whittle It atvey, E , cl . , deceased. The Lord Mayor presided. There was a very full court, nearly the whole of the aldermen being also present. THE ADDRESS TO THE QIrEEN. The LORD MAYOR, on taking his seat, said that he had to report to the court that, agreeably to their instructions, he had the honour of waiting on her Majesty with the depu tation appointed by the court to present to her Majesty th e address as agreed to by them. The sheriff attended the in terview, according to the ancient custom, and the deputa tion entered her Majesty's presence. Two other deputations also waited upon her Maj.sty, one headed by the Lord Mayor of Dublin and the other by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, They had an intimation to the effect that her Majesty's health was in such a state as to render it expe dient that the address should not be read to her. He had the honour, however, of handing it to her, and received a verbal answer in addition to a written address, which he should lay before the court, and which was as follows : " City of London,—l thank you sincerely for your loyal and affectionate address. " I am truly sensible of the gratifying proofs of loyalty and attachment to myself and the royal family which have been exhibited by the City of London, not less in their deep sympathy in my heavy grief than on the occasion of the marriage of the Prince of Wales. I earnestly pray that this event, in which all classes of my subjects have (flown so warm an interest, will conduce not only to the happinfss of my family, but the welfare of tn) faithful and attached people." The address was received with applause, and ordered to be entered on the journals of the court. THE APPOINTMENT OP COMMISSIONER TO THE CITY POLICE. The following communication from Sir Geo Grey was then read to the court : " Whitehall, 27th March, 1863. "My Lord,—As the question of an alteration in the law with reference to the police of the City of London will shortly be brought before the Parliament, I think it right to suggest to you that the temporary appointment of Capt, Hodgson to perform the duties of Commissioner of City Police, which was sanctioned by the Secretary of S - ate on the 24th ult., should be continued for the present, or that if the appointment of any person to the office of commissioner should be submitted for the approval of her Majesty, such appointment should be made on the distinct understanding that the person so appointed shall, if approved, take the office subj ct to any alterations of the law which Parlia ment may think fit to make.—l have the honour to be, my lord, your lordship's obedient servant, (Signed) " G. GREY.° The LORD MAYOR said that having received that commit • nication, he thought it was of such importance that he took immediate steps for calling the members of the court to a meeting, that the subject might be considered. Mr. Deputy HARRISON wished the letter to be treated with every possible respect, The committee were at the present time considering what steps should be taken, and their rep ,rt was not yet before the court, and until it did come before the court any new circumstance coming from such a source should be treated with respect. They might bring up a report in reference to the letter, and then the court would have the whole question before them. He hoped there would be no discussion then with respect to their privileges. He moved that it should at once be re ferred to the police committee for their consideration. Mr. Nomus seconded the motion. Mr. Alderman COPELAND hoped that no discussion would take place; he thought it should be referred to the committee. Dr. A BRAHAM approved of the suggestion, and hoped the letter would be as quickly acted upon as possible; for if they appointed a good and competent man to fi'l the office he could not see how anything which had transpired could furnish a pretence fer the alteration of the law as regarded the city police. Mr. Alderman Firms, as chairman of the Police Com mittee, said that the report was all ready, and moved that it should be printed and circulated among the members of the court. He, however, was about to withdraw the mo tion, when Mr. Alderman DARIN said he thought it would be better that the report shoul i be before the court, although he did not think it should be discussed upon the present occasion_ Mr. Alderman FINNIS said the report could be read at once if it was desired. Mr. DE JERSEY hoped it would not be read, but still he thought it would be expedient to print it and circulate it, as then the members would have an opportunity of reading it, and be fully prepared to consider it at the next oourt. It was finally agreed that the communication should be ref, rred to thB Police Committee. Two others from Sir George Grey were read, one of which stated that the Queen having been pleased to comply with the prayer of an humble address presented to her Majesty, in pursuance of a resolution in the House of Commons, on the 24 - h hist., a copy of which was enclosed, he desired that his lordship would give directions for the return to be prepared as tar as related to the City of London, in order that it might be laid before the House of Commons. The follow ing is a copy of the resolution :—" Resolved, that an humble address be presented to her Majesty that she will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid before this house returns or the nau►, s of the persons killed or injured during the procession on the 7th March, 1863, and on the occasion of the illuminations in the City on the 10th March, 18A, and of persons who afterwards died in consequence of injuries received on either of these days. Of the persons killed on either of those days whose cases were reported to the City and metropolitan police, distin guishing localities with the deaths and injuries received. Of the number of persons killed and wounded on the occa sion of the lying in state and the funeral of the late Duke of Wellington. And a copy of an order issued by the metro politan police authorities, with a view to prevent recur rence of such accidents.--Ordered that the said address be presented to her Majesty by such members of the house as are of her Majesty's most honourable Privy Council." The other letter, whim was exactly similar to the first, asked for a return in compliance with the following resolu tion :—" Resolved, that a humble address be presented to her Majesty, that she will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid before the house a return of the number of electors in each ward of the City of London, and the number of aldermen and common councilmen elected by each ward, with their occupation.—Ordered, that the said address," &c. With regard to the first matter, it was resolved that the return should be made, subject to the sanction of the Police Committee ; and with reference to the latter, it was also agreed that the return should be made, subject to the sanc tion of the Committee of General Purposes. THE NEW STREET PROM BLICIMUARS TO THE MANSION- HOITM A report was brought up from the joint Committee of Coal, Corn, and Finance, and Improvements, of the pro ceedings under the references relative to the Thames Em bankment (North Side) Bill for making a new street from Blackfriars to the Mansion-house. and the London Coal and Wine Dues Continuance Bill, and recommending the court to revert to the ori.tinal proposition assented o on the 15th December last, and that the subsequent resolutions of the court contrary thereto be rescinded. Strangers were ordered to withdraw while the matter was discussed, and after a long debate the report was negatived upon a majority of 36 to 33. The cows then ad journed. MARKETS-..This Day. MARK-LANE. Fresh up to our rriarket this morning the arrivals of English wheat were very small, but sevt ral parcels left over from Monday were on offer The coneflieu of the produce was tolerably good, but the demand, both for red and white qualities, was in a sluggish state at fully Monday's reduc tion in prices. The supply of foreign wheat, both ex ehip and ex granary, was somewhat extensive. All qualities met adult sale, and the quotations had a downward tendency. Floating cargoes of grain were in slow request at about previous currencies. Malting barley, owing to the close of the malting season commanded very little attention. Grinding and distilling aorta moved off heavily at fully the late decline in pricea. In malt a limited busiuus wee transacted on former terms. Good and fine oats sold steadily at full prices; otherwise, the trade was dull The supply on offer was moderate. No change took place in the value of beans or peas, but the demand for them was in a sluggish state. The flour trade was dull at about stationary prices. The supply of barrels en offer was moderate. On Friday next the market will be closed. ARRIVALS THIS WEEK. Wheat. Barley. Malt. Oats. lotour. 470 20 2640 -- ; 410 _ _ I 10 I - l'i i- jr' ' n o is : l e i'l lg sh n . ............ 5,3T0 , 11,420 j . 7,010 , sks 7,560 brie. BOROUGH. lIOP. Most kinds of hops command a steady sale, and prices are fairly supported. YVHITECIIAPEL. The supply of meat is moderately large, and the trade rules heavy, ac follows: Beef, trom 2s Gd to 3s 10d ; mutton, 2s 10d to 4s 2d; lamb, Os Od to Os Od ; veal, 3s 10d to 4s 6d ; and pork, 3s 4d to is 4d per Sibs by the em case. PRIVATEERING.—The Boston traveller says : " We do not hear of any movement in this vicinity to take advantage of the new law authorising the issue of letters of marque. One great difficulty, provided a satialac tory commission from the President could be procured, is the present scarcity of steam -vessels of bufficient speed and strength for the desired purpose. It is rumoured that com missions will be granted against the rebel privateers, old not for the capture of vessels attempting to run the blookado." t z i