The Sun. — London, England, 1864-03-17 00:00:00

AND COMMZIWIAL INTELLIGENCE. CITY, TWELVE O'CLOCK. There is no alteration in the state of the general money market, and the minimum of the Bank of England remains at 6 per cent. The sum of £20,000 in gold was taken into the Bank yesterday. A supply of Mexican dollars, amounting to about £130,000, by the Louisiana and Bolivar have been sold for China at ss. 3id. per oz. The biddings for 30,00,000 rupees (.£300,000) in bills on India took place yesterday at the Bank of England. The proportions allotted were, to Cal cutta 16,00,000 rupees; to Bombay 12,00,000 rupees, and to Madras 2,00,000 rupees. The minimum Price was as before—viz., 1s llid per rupee on Cal • cutta and Madras, and is 111,d on Bombay. The applications within the limits amounted to 230 lace. Tenders on Calcutta at is lltd will receive about 7 per cent., on Bombay at 2s Okd about 12 per cent., and on Madras at 2s about 56 per cent.; and all above these p:ices in full. Subjoined are communications relating to the Venezuelan and New Grenada debts :—Messrs. Baring Brothers and Co., agents, advise having re ceived for 55 per cent. of the import duties for two weeks from the Custom-house of Puerto Cabello 23,911 dols, 23c., and from that of La Guayra 18,949 dole. Ole,, making a total of 42,860 dols. 24c. Messrs. Baring Brothers and Co. have received by this mail on account of the New Grenada divi dends from the Custom-honse of San JoEe de Cuenta, £293 15s. 10d. The Credit Mobilier Company of London (Limited) have commenced business at their office, 54, Thread needle -street. The present capital of the company has been privately subscribed, and shares will not be offered to the public until increased capital be required. BRITISH FUNDS-ONE O'CLOC/C. GOVERNMENT FUNDS. 3 per Cent. Consols gli 1 Ditto Account, April 8 3 per Cent. Reduced New 3 per C en t 894 i Kew 21 per Cent. Jan. 1894.... Annuities, 30 yrs, expire &th Jan., 1880 — Ditto for 30 yrs, expire sth April, 1885 — Exchequer Bills, £l,OOO, 21 & 3 per Cent — Ditto £5OO Ditto £lOO and £209 Bank England Stk, 41 per Ct., last hf.-yr. INDI&N GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. :ndia Stock, 101 per Cent., April 1874.... 220 Ditto 5 per Cent. July, 1870 Ditto Account... Ditto 4 per Cent., Oct. 1888.. — Do Certificates Ditto Enfaced Paper, 4 per Cent Cent Ditto 5 per Cent,, Jan. 1872 — Ditto 6f per Cent., May, 1879 — Ditto Debentures, 4 per Ct., April 1861 Ditto ditto Aug., 18C6 981 Ditto Bonds 21,000 8 dis Ditto under £l,000 FOREIGN FUNDS-ONE O'CLOCK, The directors of the Credit Foncier of Mauritius have made a call of £3 per share, payable at the Alliance Bank on the 14th April next. The share list of the Bristol Indigo Blue and Blacklead Company will be closed on Monday next, the 21st.inst. The share list of the Frontino and Bolivia South American Gold Mining Company will close on Wednesday next. The 39th yearly general meeting of shareholders of the Van Diemen's Land Company took place to day. The report submitted for adoption stated that the renewal of the leases falling due had been effected on the favourable terms anticipated, and the present year would produce a further addition to the rent roll, while outstanding claims were being gradually recovered. The increasing trade of Burnie had induced the local Government to erect it into a port of entry. The question as to auriferous deposits on the company's side of the island still remained unsettled, but the late.explorer of the river Hellyer was hopeful of ultimate success. The estivate received of rents for 1864 exceeded £3,700. Russian .5 per Cent., 1822, £ St — Ditto 3 per Cent 1869 Ditto 5 per Cent, 1862 — Swedish, 4 per Cent ' Ditto Account — Sardinian 5 per Cent Ditto Account Spanish 3 per Cent Ditto Account Ditto New Deferred Ditto Account Ditto Passive Ditto Account Spanish Cert. of Coup not funded .. — Ditto Account Turkish 6 per Cent. 1854 — Ditto Account Ditto 6 per Cent. 1858 Ditto Account Ditto £lOO Bonds.. Ditto 6 per Cent. 1862 Ditto Account .. 71 70} Ditto, £lOO Bonds 7Ol Ditto 6 per Cent, 1863 Ditto Guaranteed, 4 per Cent — Venezuela 3 per Cent. ,Ditto Account 231 4} Ditto 6 per Cent., 1862 Ditto Account Dividends on the above payable in Loud , o Austrian, 5 per Cent.. Ex. 10 Florins. Belgian 41 per Cent., Ex. 25f — Dutch 21 per Cent., Ex. 12 Gull — Ditto 4 per Cent. Certificates Italian, 5 per Cent., 1861, Ex. 25 francs — Ditto Account. The Dutch Tramway Company (Limited) have issued a prospectus, with a proposed capital of £50,000, in 5,000 shares of £lO each. A deposit of £1 per share is required, and £2 on allotment. Tail company has been formed for the purpose of makin g and working tramways in Holland and the adjacent States. Already concessions very favourable have been obtained, and arrangements entered into with respectable English contractors who have undertaken to purchase the land and to Make th e necessary lines, and also to provide the rolling stock, horses, &c., for the sum of £40,000, the surplus capital being required for the working expenses. The works are now in the course of progress, an d it is anticipated will be in full opera tion in the month of May next. The line is to comme nce in the main square of the town of the • Hague, and follow the ordinary route to Saheve tainque and return via the canal and the Zoological Gardens, a distance of some seven English miles, and is a route well frequented by visitors from Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, and other towns in Rolland. From minute information supplied by t he authorities of the various places, a considerable tre, fae is anticipated on this tramway from both pas sengers and merchandise, which will produce an annual income of £20,000. Such, at least, is the expectation of the directors from their operations, and they are farther of opinion that, from the Most carefully prepared estimates of the working costs, the result will eventuate in a dividend of 15 Per cent. on the proposed capital. It is announced also that a large portion of the capital stock has been already subscribed for in Holland. The highly respectable names on the prospectus guarantee ample satisfaction as to the genuine character of the undertaking. The City Officea Company has been announced under the auspices of the Mercantile Credit Asso ciation in conjunction with the Credit Foncier. The object in view is to purchase sites of land in the City with the buildings thereon, and either to adapt these or erect new establishments for offices for joint-stock companies and commercial and professional firms. The increasing value of landed property in this part of London, and its stable character, have induced the directors to enter upon this operation with very sanguine hopes Of great success. Already they have acquired, by provisional arrangement, several plots of land, with the buildings thereon, in some of the most im portant parts of the City. A description of this property is minutely given, and it is situated in Cornhill, Leadenhall-street, Clements lane, adjoin ing Lombard -street, Great Tower-street, near Mark-lane, and in Bishopsgate•street. The capital required is £1,000,000, in shares of £5O each, and by the intended issue of debentures the paid up share capital will be kept at the lowest possible point. The last week's railway receipts, ascertained up to this day, are, in round figures, as under:— G 1864. 1863.reat Weste rn , L 55,211 433 80,661 .... Midland N orth-Western South-W es t ern Brighton 14,035 16,187 South-Eastern Great No r th ern Lancashir e an d Y or k s h ire . . 29 ,774 24,53436,398 34,360 Bristol and E xe t er North Eastern 51,069 47,952 Great East ern Glasgow and S out h W estern Great Southern an d W estern Ireland 6,816 7, Scottish .North-Eastern 4,740 4,725 These returns when compared with those of the same period of last year show some satisfactory features. On the Great Western there is an in crease of £1,778; the North Western of £9,135; the Midland of £3,520; the Great Northern of £5,240; the Lancashire and Yorkshire of £2,038; the Bristol and Exeter of £122; the North Eastern of £3,117 ; the Great Eastern of £505; the Glasgow Ind South Western of £9B ; and the Scottish North Eastern £l5. The South Western, however, exhi bits a decrease of £3,641 ; the Brighton of £2,152 ; the South Eastern of £2,913; and the Great Southern and Western of Ireland of £327. Two o'cLocK. At the Paris Bourse this day, according to Mr. Reuter's telegram, the Three per Cent. Rsntes I Pened at 66.35, Firm. The market for the English Funds has continued Luiet, and very little variation has occurred. Owing, lowever, to speculative purchases, a rise of I per lent, h as ta k en place, Consols being 911 a for coney, and 911 for the accoun,. The downward endency of the rate of discount induces more con. idencs, but operators are not disposed to enlarge heir e ngagements in this department of the louse. :‘ ll, O New Threes and Reduced Annuities are 89-a bl India 5 per Cents., 1041 Q. The Foreign Market opened with a very firm i nt a PPearance, an d a general rise took place i n prices, pirtial. relapse has since occurred. Turkish Der Cents., 1862, are 701 71 ; ditto Consolides •34 ; Mexican, 451 I; Greek, 241 Q ; Spanish assive, 3G: ; ditto Certificates, 13f Loar 14 ; ortu guese, 481 ; and the Confederate , 4 u 22, Business in the Railway Share Market has been "re animated, and prices have exhibited a n 'ciV4Dee, Great Northern A Stock has improved oN E 7 MARKETI Metropolitan, X 2 ; and Brighton, London, Chatham, and Dover, end North-Western, 108. The Foreign and Colonial undertakings show little change cf importance. Bank and Miscellaneous Shares are in fair re quest, and in some instances a shade firmer. Thames Iron Shipbuilding Company are quoted 3 to 3 prem. ; Queensland Sheep, 9 to 1 prem.; City Offices Company, 4 to 6 prem. A.astrian Bonds, 5 per Cent — Ditto 1859 Brazilian 5 per Cent Ditto, 1839 and 1859 Ditto 41 per Cent., 1852-58-60 Ditto 1863 B9 81 Ditto Scrip, £55 paid Buenos Ayres 6 per Cent. — I iitto Account Cuba, 6 per Cent. .. ..:hilian 6 per Cent Ditto 41 poi Cent Colombian 6 Scrip £BO pd,: — die Danish 3 per Cent., 1825 Equador New Consolidated, 1 per Cent — Egyptian 7 per Cent lOO/ Ditto, Second Issue Greek 5 per Cent., 1824-5, ex-Coupons.. Ditto Account Ditto Coupons Ditto Account llf Guatemala 5 per Cent. Italian 5 per Cent. (Maremmana. Railway) Mexican 3 per Cent Ditto Account Moorish Imperial 5 per Cent New Granada Ditto 2 per Cent. Ditto Deferred Piedmontese, 5 per Cent., Ex. 25f — Ditto Scrip (1863) £42 Bs. 3d. paid — pm Peruvian 4j per Cent Ditto Account — Ditto 3 per Cent. Ditto 4j per Cent., 1862 - Ditto Account B6k i Portuguese 3 per Cent., 1853 Ditto Account.. Ditto 3 per Cent., 1856, '7, '9, '6O, 62,'3 48 Ditto Account Peruvian Dollar Bonds, 41 per Ct. Ex. 4s. TWO O'CLOCK Consols Money Ditto April Account Liverpool Cotton Market—This Day, Market very firm. Sales about 8,000 or 10,000 bales. Imports, 12,896. Previously, 41,208. SHIPPING—This Day. LONDON, March 17.—Wind this day at noon—East; moderate breeze, and fine weather. FALMOUTH, March 15.—Arrived—Glendower, from London for Algoa Bay. Sailed—Electric, steamer, for the West Indies. SHIELDS, March 16.—Wind S.W.—•Sailed--Haabet, for Havannah. PLYMOUTH, March 16.—Wind E.—Mled—Eaatern Empire, for Adelaide. PORTSMOUTH, March 16.—Wind N.W.—Arrived —Her Majesty's ship Himalaya, from Auckland, N.Z. (BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.) GRAVESEND, Thursday Morning. Arrived, March 16—Napoleon, from Gaavelinea—Venus, from Horsens—Caroline, from Landacrona. Arrived, March 17—Maria, and Genzina Marzige, from Helsingborg—W ater Nymph, from Melbourne—Eva, from Jamaica—Bierki, and Hanno, from Aarhuus—Eclair, from Helsingborg—H. M. Hoidt, from Horsen—Experiment, from Landscrona—Era, from Amsterdam. DEAL, Thursday Morning. Passed, March 16— Uretta, for London, for Bombay— Fortunato, from Sunderland, for Barcelona—Cosmopolite, from Batavia, for H.,,tterclaln. Paa:,ed, arch 17—Wanderer, from Jamaica, for London, THE VOLUNTEER REVIEW, The following letter has been addressed to officers commanding administrative regiments and corps of the establishment of a battalion in the metropolitan district : Sir,—l am directed by the Earl de Grey and Ripon to request that, in the event of the corps under your com mand being desirous to take part in the proposed Volunteer Review at Guildford, on the 28th instant, you will be good enough to attend at this office on Friday next, the 18th inst,, at 12 o'clock, for the purpose of receiving the neces sary instructions.—l have the honour to be, Sir, your obedient servant, GEORGE ERSKINE, Colonel. War Office, March 16, 186 t. AQUATICS.—(This Day,) THE OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE EIGHT. OARED MATCH. PUTNEY. The favourable impression created yesterday by the ca pital performance of the Cambridge crew against the water men has not died away, and although it can hardly be said that the betting is level, still the followers of Oxford are very " coy" at laying the odds, and the Cantabs are looked upon as a splendid crew. This morning they started from Putney at half-past 11, and after paddling up to Mortlake, started down from the Ship at a very fine pace upon the ebb tide, which was, however, weak. They broke away very gallantly and regularly, the pace being at 37, 38, and 39 pulls per minute, taken without any irregularity or change in the style of work. At a quarter to twelve the crew of picked London water men, who made so admirable a race yesterday against the Cantabs, were put into requisition this morning to row the Oxonians, and they started away from the London boat house and wended their way up the river to Barker's Rail, where they had to stop some time for the Oxonians, who did not leave Putney until some time after them. It was arranged that the gentlemen should take their spurts with the watermen down, and not continue the whole distance— taking the first turn from the Earl's down through Carney reach to Cheswick Church, and then to Hammersmith and Putney. The pace of the gentlemen at the start was fully equal to that of the watermen, and they were rowing down when our report left. THE YACHT wQUADRON.—It has been calculated from recent returns that there are no fewer than 817 English yachts, manned by nearly 4,000 sailors. A splendid nucleus for a nation to draw its resources from, COMFORT FOR RAILWAY TRAVELLERS.—Daring the 40 years prior to the establishment of railways the average annual deaths by accidents was 96, and 220 hurt. Since the establishment of railways the average of deaths and hurts to railway travellers is not one-fourth of the former number. GEORGE, THE BOY-KING OF THE HELLENES, intends to proceed on an excuraion through some of his dominions, in order to make himself acquainted with the wants and wishes of hi. subjects. The announcement of his Majesty's journey has been received with enthusiasm by the inhabitants of the country. ANOTHER POSTAGE STAMP MAGAZINE is now publishing at flanch , ,wer. Its title is Once a illonth, and it males the tenth publication of a similar character now in circulation in Great Britain. THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 17, 1864. BEARE MARIO T S.--This day, ORDINARY SHARES AND STOuh.S. Share! Railways. paid ) Closing Business Price. I done. 13.14. Bir.. Wol., and Str. Val Blythe and Tyne. 10 Bost.,Sleaf.,andMid.Co at Bristol and Exeter et Caledonian 50 Cork and Bandon 20 Cornwall 10 Do A A gets no di' 10 Do. B ti 11 rip c.p an.ha, /been paid to B. 50 Dublin & Belfast Junc. 25 ,Dun.,Perth,&Ab. Juno. at iEdinburgh & Glasgow. st glasg. and S. Western. et I GreatEastern, Ord. stir at Ditto A stock at Ditto East Anglian at at GreatNorthof Scotland at Great Northern et Do A stock st Do B do et Gt. S. an ,I W. of Irelan at Great Western at Do Str Val gua. stocts st , Lancasinte & Yorkshin st London and illackwan et Lon., Bright.,& S. Coast st Lon., Chat., and Dover at Lon. & North Western st Lon. & Sir.th Western I at Man., Shef., & Lincoln. 50 iMaryport and Carlisle. 124 Do t shares et Metropolitan st Midland 8 14 84 9 83 €5 12t 122 110} Do New st Do Birming. Derby 50 511 d. Gt. W. of Ireland 25 Do. 4 shares 26 Mid Kent 10 Do Cray Line at North British at Edin., Perth, & Dundec st Nth. Eastern—Berwia 25 Do, G.N.E. purchase st Do Lecds st Do York st Do Carlisle.. st North London 10 Do New .. '.16.4 North Staffordshire . 10 N. and S. W. Junction st Scottish Central at Scot N. E., Aber. stocl, at Do Scot Mid. stock 10 Shrews. and Welchpoo st ,Shropshire Union tSouth Devon t ISouth Eastern st South Wales - st IS. York. and River Dun 20 ;Staines, Wok.,andWok . 25 'Stockton & Darlington 25 Do 25 Do New, 180& st Taff Vale. ... Do B Do C 50 'Ulster ... Do Do st 'Vale of Neath t Victoria sta. and Pim st Waterford .5; Kilkenny st West Cornwall st W. Hartlepool Har.d;R 1 st West Midland -Oxford st Do Newport St Do Hereford BRITISH. POS. Oar , aailways itiantie do StLawreno, a k 3om.,Barodadr.Cent Inv 1 Gu. 5 per cent... 20 Do. New ... • •• 20 Do. E. Shares . _ 04 Buffalo and Laxe Huron al 10 Do. Preference .... • • R] litalalo,Brant,&Godricl, 10•. 6 p. et. bds. Aug. 1, 1872 Do. do. July 1, 187% iOi 00. do. June 1, In • 10( Cleutta.&S.Eastn.(l,l. 10( st Cape Town J. - Dock Scri. 101 tock Eastn. Bengal gu. 5 p,, lia trek Last Indian. gu. 5 p. c. ita 20 Do. do. G Ext..... 11 20 Do. do. II do. 1: :ock Grand Trunk of Canada 1(.4 100 Do. Ist Pro. Bonds.. al 100 Do. ao. del erred...—. all 90 Do. 2d Pref. Bonus.. all 00 Do. do. deferred...... all 00 Do. 3d Pi ef. stock all 00 Do. do. deterred...... all 00 Do. 4th Pref. stock... all 00 Do. do. deferred...... all ock Gtlndiarentn.gua.sp.c 100 20 Do. New gua. sp. c... 12 Do. January, 1862.. • oak Gt. South.of India(Lim guaranteed 5 per Gent. It 104 Gt. W. o 1 Canada Sharer a tO6 Do. New ....... 1 10 Do. 6 p.c. '73 with't opt a )0 Do. 54 p. o. do. '77-8.... a 10 Indian Branch Limited )ck Madras. guar., 5 p. o. It )ok Do. 41 p. o. Extension 1( )ck Dc. 16 d 0........ 1( 0 Do. Fifth Extension. :ek Melb.Corp. 6p. o. finds. IC O Melb. & llobson's Bay. a: 0 Do. 7p. C. Mortg. Bds. O Islewßr usswick et, Can d elms A. and B. --- al N. Ill.C'daB nc Ist 1b ds 11 ;ock .soinde ........ ( 11 al Do. Delhi 1( to Do. do it Do. Punjaub .. • . Do. Do. ........ 4 %,9. )ck Do. [ndua.St. Flo.) ! 6 7 36 38 16 17 92 94 106 to 16 '7 B} 71 125} 1265 , 1274 1284 130 132 93 05 C 6 tai le9i 109; 68 70 10t 103 41 42 107 1071 99 100 51 52 1091 )69 1274 12S1 86 96 62 E 4 24 .26 1001 100 651 Vi 671 BSj 125 128 1 2 77h 78iI 1( 11; 124 126 44 44 98 100 63 64 34 236 90 90; 98 101 df 91 37 38 94 10 7 8 163 166 5 7 3 91 91 22 24 SESSIONS. 663 1 !093- 10 631 _ _ lei 3i 43k lib I 1•2 73 128 7} 88 7} 781 8 i Business don POLICE INTELLIGENCE—This Day, WORSHIP-STREET. NOVEL PROCEEDINGS ON THE PART OF ST. GEORGE'S Pe nrser.—Two men named John Riley and James Hib berd, the latter paralysed, were brought before Mr. Knox charged with destroying their own clothes while in St. George's workhouse. Mr. Rogers attended to prosecute on the part of the authorities of St. George's parish. The appearance of the men in court caused a good deal of excitement and not a little merriment, in which the pri soners joined. They were both attired in brown linen can vas suits, and certainly presented a most grotesque spectacle. Lines, the taskmaster of St. George's workhouse, said he admitted both men last night to the casual ward, and this morning he found all their clothes destroyed. He asked them who had done it, and they admitted doing it them selves—one stating that he was paralysed, and the other that he wanted better clothes, He then gave them into custody. Hibberd said that St. George's was his parish, and he had asked to be admitted to the house. Lines said he told Hibberd that if he belonged to the parish, and applied at the proper time to be admitted, he would be. Hibberd said he was paralysed. Mr. Rogers said there was no ground for his saying that he would not be admitted, if he applied at the proper time —the overseer being in attendance from 9 in the morning till G in the evening, to attend to applications for admission. Riley said he did not wish to say anything in answer to the charge, Mr. Rogers said he wished to state, as this was the first time that prisoners charged with destroying their clothing had appeared before the magistrates at that court, in the attire in which the prisoners appeared, that in consequence of the great increase of the offence, the authorities, having estimated all the stock of clothing, had felt bound to consi der what steps could be taken with the view of checking the casual poor destroying their clothing. They had therefore adopted the kind of clothing the prisoners were then wearing. Mr. Knox was bound to say that, for some time past, he had not sat a day without having charges of a similar kind brought before him, and that the offence was on the increase. With regard to the parish of St. George's, be had never, since he first sat at the court, had a case of harshness to the poor brought before him. As far as the wan Hibberd was concerned, it was shown that he could have applied for admission if he thought proper, as the overseer was in at tendance from 9 o'clock till 6. In what the authorities had done he could not say they had adopted an improper coarse, but he (Mr. Knox) would advise that it should be done with discrimination, and not adopted towards everybody. Mr. Rogers said the casual poor were supplied with food night and morning, and there was a bath provided for them to cleanse themselves if they thought proper to do so. Mr. Knox asked whether there was any doubt about Hibberd being paralysed, and one of the officers of the court said there was not. Mr. Knox said he should send Riley for 21 days hard labour, and Hibberd could go back to the workhouse, and if St. George's was his parish he would be admitted. He hoped the authorities would succeed in checking the offence. Mr. Rogers said the ne re canvas clothing was exhibited in the wards, and he thought its appearance would have the effect of checking the offence. It may be stated that as many as five persons have been charged at this court daily for destroying their clothing in the different workhouses. BANK OF ENGLAND. HALF-YEARLY MEETING—(THIS DAY). The ordinary half-yearly meeting of the Governor and Company of tho Bank of England was held this day, at noon, in the Back Parlour. Kirkman Hodgson Esq., Governor, presided. The CHAIRMAN said he had to acquaint the Court that this was one of the half-yearly general courts, appointed by the 12th bye-law, for making of dividends. He had also to inform the court that the profits for the half-year ending the MI of February last were £756,1.43 ss. 2d., making the amount of rest at that day of £3,772,770 7s. 7d. ; and that, after providing for a dividend of di per cent, the next would be £3,008,738 7s. 7d. He had, therefore, to propose that the half year's dividend of interest and profits be made, on the sth of April nex: - , of di per cent., without deduction on account of income tax. The resolution having been carried unanimously, The CHAIRMAN then moved a formal resolution for the payment of the half year's dividend of 5.1 per cent, on the sth of April next, without deduction on account of' income tax. This resolution having been also carried, The CItAIRMAN said that as the dividend now declared exceeded that of the last paid, it would be necessary to con firm it by ballot in the usual way, and that the present meet ing should be adjourned until Tuesday the 22d. In reply to some observations from an hon. Proprietor, The CHAIRMAN said, with regard to the capital of the Bank of England, he had already stated, on former occa sions, that it could not be safely reduced. They wero the bankers to the nation, and it was not alone sufficient to show that the institution was safe, but it was also necessary that a elate of things should be shown that there could be no doubt in the mind of any living man that the bank was absolutely and incontestibl3 safe. (Hear.) The hon. proprietor thought the amount of money unem ployed excessive, but the reserve had been looked upon as a last resource in time of trouble. The amount so held was published every week, and it was looked upon as the baro meter of commerce, and if it pointed to Stormy, in consequence of a reduction of that sum, a panic would inevitably be created which would be attended with the most disastrous results. The accounts of the Bank were also published every weak, and might be read in every newspaper in the kingdom, and in hi s o pi n i oa th ey were more in aetail than any of those published by other com panies once in six months. With regard to the management of the Bank, the directors were working well up to the times. Rules in existence ten years ago were not now applicable, and change succeeded change with the greatest rapidly. Such being the state of affairs, the directors were exercising sound discretion in holding their reserve sacred —(hear, hear)—and he could assure the proprietors that it was the constant study of the directors to do their utmost to increase their prosperity. The same advantages were "given by the Bank to their customers as in other banks, and that these efforts had been successful, ho could only say, looking at the enormous amount of money they had had to deal with during the present year, that they had made about 9 2 per cent. upon a capital of £14,550,000, amounting in round numbers to about £l,4oo,ooo—(cheers)—which he thought was quite as much as any reasonable person could expect to get, and he trusted that at the expiration of his term of office next year they might be in as good a position. (Hear, hear.) He had to return thanks on the part of his colleagues for the vote of thanks that had been awarded them. A PROPRIETOR asked. if ladies, holders of stock, were excluded from their meetings. The CHAIRMAN replied certainly not. They could at tend the same as any other person, and speak if they felt so disposed. (Laughter.) It would always be a pleasure to the directors to see them, and hear them give expression to their opinions. The meeting then adjourned until Tuesday next. MARKETS—This Day. MARK-LANE. IMPERIAL WEEKLY AVERAGES.—Wheat, 40s Id ; barley, 31s 5d ; oats, 19s 8d ; rye, 29s 2d ; beans, 32s 7d ; and peas, 33s ,Od. THE Six WEEKS' AVERAGES. Wheat, 40s 6d ; barley, 31s 10d ; oats, 19s 5d ; rye, 308 7d; beans, 338 3d; peas, 32s Ild. ENGLISH GRAIN SOLD LAST WEEK.—Wheat, 99,951; barley, 62,161; oats, 16,249 ; rye, 47 ; beans, 6,326 ; peas, 1,112 quarters. METROPOLITAN CATTLE. There was a fair average supply of beasts on offer in to day's market, but its general quality was inferior. Most breeds moved off slowly at Monday's currency. The top figure for Scots was 6s per 81b. Sheep—the show of which was moderate—were a dull inquiry at late rates. The best Downs, in the wool, sold at 6s per 81b. The few lambs on sale changed hands steadily at from 6s 8d to 7s 4d per Slb. Although the supply of calves was on the increase, the veal trade was firm at late quotations. The top price was 5s 4d per 81b. Pigs and milch cows moved off slowly at low rates. COLONIAL GOVHRIN p.c.J tt J ul) 1a77-51 1( Do. 6p. c. Feb. Aug. 1( Do. 6p. c. Mar. Sept. I( Do. 6p. c. Jan.diJ uly. IC Do, d Insetibed stock 10 Cape G.Hope, 6 p 0,1873 10 Do.Ap & Oct 1886 10 Do. 189 C 10 Do. Jan. Az July, 1891.. 10 Ceylon, N0v.1878, 6p c 10 , utauritius 6 per cent 10( Natal Gov. 6 per cant 101 N.B.Gov. 6 pm. J a.LtJuly 101 Do. dp. c.Ap. dZ Oct. 10( N. S.W. Gov. 5 p 180( 10( Do. sp. c.,18/1 to Fi( 10( Do, do., 3888 d, upwdc 10( - !New Zealand 6 p cent. 10( - Nova Scotia Gov. 6p. c. sterling, 1875 IOC iQueensland Gcv. 6p. c lOO S. Aim G6p.c.1678.& up lOO Vic. Gov. 6 p.c. Ja.dauly 100 Do. to Bp.c. An..tOot.. 100 BRITISH M 2 ;Cambrian Consol. Gold - uhilord Amalgamated - - Devon G. Con.. (Tavist ) - East Bassett (Mogan)" 3 - East Clogau Gold Ltd. - - East Caradon ...... - Nast Carn Brea 3. , - lE. WI Russel (Tavistk ) 8.1 - IGamASLAubyn(Gwen 5 - la reat South 1 olgus 1 - G. Wheal Vor (.I.lelston 4 - IGrenville - Aim:Ws-Foot B. - ilingston Downs 4.' - tLady Bertha - nargaret (tJny Lelact ii - Manic Valley.. I Myndy Iron Ore (Lim ' - New Setun 1 • North Downs 'i Basset (111o.poi 3.1 • North Wheal Crotty • l'ar Consols (St. Blazey • l'rovidence(Uny Lelnt. 10. • southCaradon(St.Cleer, 1 S. Cam Brea (Illogan) *!!. Wheal Fran. (Illogan 18. • 'Stray Park • I ramar SilvA Lead Min • ;Pin Croit West Basset (Illogan) 1 C' radon (Lts.keard) 5 West Setou Wheal Basset (Mogan) 5 Wheal Buller (Itedruth; 1 ( Wheal Kitty (15.Lelant) 2.1 IWhealLudtott • 3. Wheal MaryAnni.Llen.) S 'Wheal 3eton .. 5 Wheal Treikwney (Lis.) 7 Wheal Union... - ei I 670 680 10 85 70 14.0 2 9 3 /4 304 4.0 7 7 3 / 4 9.0 4} ,81 10 11 78 4 4 3 / 4 0 30 11 1 6. t 6 7 3 / 4 12 35 37 8.0 4 6 I 1 i 17 3.0 1 6} 1i 91 83 I 2 9 41 .0.7 44 Li 440 1i 4 .4) 155 .60 17.6 26 x 8 V )8120 i 11 12 i 2t 23 1 195 '4 185 87 0 31 4 3 924 7 D.B - - 2i 3 134 144 , 85 175 185 2 24 .17 2} 7140 i li 40} i LINES LEASED AP FIXED RENTALS. London and Chatham, 44 per Cent., 914 1 FOREIGN RAILWAYS. Antwerp and Rotterdam,:94 & Belgian Eastern Junction, 14 1 Great Luxembourg, 11 Recite and San Francisco (lim.), gua. 7 per cent., 171 Sambre and Meuse, 82 South Austrian and Lombardo Venetian, 211 FOREIGN MINES. Cape Copper, lim.. 104 United Mexican (lirn;, 7 Yudanaututana of S. Australia, lim., 31 JOIN T.STOCK BANKS. Alliance (iim.). 49 Ditto, new, 341 Anglo Austrian, t; 6 Australasia, 741 Bank of ()tag°, lim., 4 Bank of New Zealand. 151 Chartered Bank of India, Australia. and China, 434 3 Ditto, new, issued at £lO pm, 301 City, 116 Consolidated Bank, lira., 101 English and Irish (lim.), 154 English, Scotch, and Australian Chartered, 22 Hindustan, china, and Japan (11m.). 324 it Ditto, new, issued at 2 pm , 9 81 Imperial Bank (lim.), 3) Imperial Ottoman, 192 f t Land Mortgage Bank of India, Um., 3 London Chartered Bank of Australia, 264 London and County, 59 84 London, Hamburg, Cont. Exch., lim., 104 London Joint Stock, 404 London and Westminster, 80; Mercantile and Exchange, lint, 141 National Provincial of England. Ditto, new, 41 Ditto, ditto, 34 Oriental Banx Corporation. 634 Scinde, Punjaub, and Delhi, Inn., Ditto, new, 101 standard of British South Africa (lim), Union of Australia, 531 4 Union of London, 464 MISCELLANEOUS. Australian Mort. Land and Finance, lim., 21 Berlin Water Works, Bpi., 84 Canada Company, 75 6 Commercial Union (Insurance), 91 it Contract Corporation. 11m., 7 A ti Egyptian Commercial and Trading lira. , 54 5 English and Australian C o p per, 11 Gen. Crc dit and Finance of Lonuon. lim. , 81 4 1 Hudson's Bay, 18 Indian Carrying (lim), 14 International Financial society, 122 11 j t Joint •stock Discount, lim., 61 Laud Securities, lira., 42 t London Finanzial Association, lim., 264 I Mercantile Credit Association, lira., 134 National Discount Comp my, lim., 114 National Steam Navigation, Um., 54 Ocean arine (Insurance), 19 Oriental Inland Steam, lim., 33 Peel River Land and Mineral, 47 Peninsula and Oriental Steam, Si Ditto, new, 51 Rio etc Janeiro City Improvements, 271 7 Thames and Mersey Marine (Insurance), lira., 61 Universal Marine (Insuranc e ), li m., 41 FOSSIL FLINT IMPLEMENTS nave recently been round between Southampton and Gosport, and at Fisher ton, near Salletury. Closing lid.' Price. .11 , 58 0 LO 1031 101, 8 .1 ) iP 7 i P 11 5 51 11 7i 81 101 103 i 0 103 105 iosi 100 2 O 1041 105 5 5 P i l) (; 19 20 1 73 75 1 58 62 1 65 67 1 51 b 3 1 40 51 1 40 (2 1 26 28 1 22 t 5 ) 1031 1041 11 9i 10 18 11 104' 11 92 94 11 85 87 10 2 f ip iv 3 )u4 )0 97 98 94 [1 I 1 55 68 ,I - - a 3 5 LOO 82 14 LOU 1031 100 103 104 2 # ip all 103 10 !00 AI 98 10) MEN'l' se.euttiTlN;;,. 101 103 100 102 99 101 90 12 li )g gg . , 108 10 108 110 Q 110 112 0 110 111 1111 11 It in ( 1 :0 os 1.2 8 '&01 103 99 100 99 10`) 99 100 108 110 104 106 FO) 11l tai mil i Id Per 81bs.to sink the offal. s. d. a. d. s. d. s. d. Crse. &inf. beasts 3 6 3 10 IPrirneers-wool d 0.5 4 5 8 Second quality do. 4 0 4 4 Pine. S'thdowndo.s 10 6 0 Prime large oxen 4 6 4 8 Largo orse. calves 4 4 5 0 Prime Scots, &c. 4 10 6 0 Prime small do 5 2 5 4 Crse. ez inf. sheep 3 10 4 4 Large hogs 3 6 4 0 Second qualityclo. 4 65 2 Small porkers 42 4 6 Suckling calves, 165 to 225 ; and quarter-old store pigs, 20s to 26s each. TOTAL 817PPLY. Beasts Cows 132 Sheep Calves 250 rigs. 3OO FOREIGN SUPPLY. Beasts . 690 Sheep and lambs .... 800 Calves Pigs MEAT MARKETS. NEIVGA.TE AND LEADENHALL.—The supplies of meat are moderate, and the trade is steady at full prices. Beef, from 3s 2d to 4s 4d; mutton, 3s 10d to 4s 8d ; veal, 3s 4d to 4s 8d ; and pork, 3s 4d to 4s 8d per 81bs by the carcase. SOUTHALL, March 16.—The supply of stock was mode rate, and the trade ruled inactive at our quotations :—Beet, from 3s 6d to 58 3d ; mutton, 4s Od to 6s Od ; veal, 4s 6d to 5s Od; lamb, Os Od to Os Od; and pork, 3s 8d to 4s 6d per 81bs, to sink the offal. ROMFORD, March 16.—Prime stock ruled firm at fat prices. Otherwise the trade was heavy at barely late rates. Beef, from 3s 4d to 5s Od; mutton, 3s 10d to 6s Od; veal, 4s 4d to 5s Od; and pork, 3s 10d to 4s 6d per Blbs ; suckling calves, 16s to 20s ; quarter-old store pigs, 20s to 26s ; and milch cows, £l5 to £l9 each. HAY MARKETS. SMITHFIELD.—Meadow hay, £3 Os to £4 lOs Od; clover, £4 Os to £5 lOs Od; and straw, .£1 2s to £1 10s par load. A fair demand. CUMBERLAND..—Meadow hay, £3 Os to .£4 10s Od ; clove!, £4 Os to £5 10s Od ; and straw, £1 4s to £1 106 per load. Supply moderate. WHITEOHA.PEL —Meadow hay, £3 Os to £4 1043 ; clover, £4 Os to £5 10s Od ; and straw, £1 2s to £1 108 per load. A slow trade. COAL MARK ET, Prloes ot_Coal per Ton at the close of the market. s. d. North Pelton Ga 5..... 13 0 Wylam ....17 0 Eden Main l7 6 Taufield Moor l5 0 Tanfield Moor Butes l5 0 Cowpen Hartley 15 9 Walls End. Hartlepool ..18 9 South Het ton 19 0 Kelloe South Kelloe 18 0 Eleugh Hall 18 0 Hetton 19 0 Harton , 16 3 Riddell l6 6 Braddyll'a Hetton 18 3 Tunstall 82 ; sold, 62, Walls End. Stewart's 18 6 East Hartlepool lB 9 Caradoc lB 6 Ships at marke Faust" at the Oxford Music Hall, It is something for Mr. Morton to be especially proud of, hat he actually introduced the master' iece of Guonod upon ~he boards of his Music Hall some years in advance of its production at either of our opera houses, and thus set an example of energy and enterprise to more ambitious musical establishments in this country. We have often had occa sion to remark upon the speed with which foreign operas have been laid under contribution by the musical directors here long before their appearance on the operatic Loards ; but the present revival of a grand selection from "Faust" is more than usually remarkable for the thorough completeness with which it is placed be fore the public. Admirably as the past selections under the care of Mr. Jonghmans, have been rendered, he certainly excels himself as a collator and conductor in the present instance. The vocal and instrumental forces have been augmented to give increased effect to the selection, but not to an extent to account for the extraordinary volume of sound produced or the grandeur with which the inspiriting and universally popular choruses, such as the chorus "vin on biere" in the second act, and the famous chorus of sol diers in the fourth, are delivered. So much more to the credit of the vocalists. The former chorus requires even more precision than the latter, owing to the strain being repeatedly taken up by the various sets of voices, when not merged in the ensemble, and we do not hesitate to say that in this chorus, more especially, an amount of perfection is attained which ought to satiety the most exigeant of critics. The Faust of the selection is Mr. Morley, and the Mephistopheles Mr. Green, whilst Miss Russell, by the beauty of her vocalisation as Marguerite, invites comparison with some of the triumphs achieved in the part both on the English and foreign stage. We would particularly mention the ecena and air commencing "Je voudrais bien savoir," the duo with "Faust," " Laisse-moi conternples," as illustrations of this remark. In his scena in the first act, " Rie I rieu I" and in the duo with Mephistophes, "Me voici," Mr. Morley sings with force and artistic expression, and Mr. Green gives full effect to his music, especially in the rondo " Le veau d'or," and serenade " Vous qui faites l'endormie." But, satisfactory as are the individual efforts, we find the real success of this selection to rest on the general excellence of the performance—in this respect repeating the experience of the triumph of the opera, both in its English and foreign dress. Mr. Morton is uaderlining another opera by Bishop, and the " Merry Wives of Windsor," by Nicholai, a work in which, abroad, Herr Formes has represented the burly Knight with immense success. A NATIONAL GALLERY is to be established in NES. 111 i 4 5 1 i WESTMINSTER, James Barnes, 335 B, said he took Sewell into custody as he was running through Chapel-street, pursued by a vast number of people. H > brought him to Orchard street and gave him to another constable, and he took Smith to the station, He searched him and found two blankets under his clothing wrapped ro Ind his body. George Hackle, 56 13, proved the taking Sewell into custody. On searching him he found two rugs under his shirt and a watch chain in his pocket. The offloar having stated that a remand would no doubt find out that the prisoners were old hands at this business, Mr. Selfe remanded them for a week. MRS. JAMES AGAlN.—Elizabeth James, an old women of dirty appearance ; was charged with being drunk and riotous. The offence having been proved, Mr, Selfe inquired whether she had boen in custody before. The police replied this was the 123 d time she had been charged at this court for offences committed while in a state of drunkenness. Mr. Solfe (to defendant)—Where do you expect to go to ? Defendant gave no answer, apparently being stupid. Mr. Selfe—You are sentenced to seven days' imprison ment. ---- THAMES. TIRED or BEING ASHORE. —John Shea, a tall and smart-looking fellow, was brought before Mr. Paget, charged with breaking a pane of glass in a tradesman's window and assaulting a p o li ce constable. The prisoner, a sailor, w as carousing along Ratcliffe highway last night, and staggered against several persons, while others he pushed to the right or to the left as he met them. At last he fell against the window of Mr. Horn, a saddler and harness maker, which brought him up all standing. He was captured and given into the custody of George Coleman, a policeman, 270 R. The prisoner made several attempts to throw the policeman, but did not suc ceed. He was guilty of considerable violence on his way to the station-house. Mr. Paget asked the prisoner what he had to say to the charge, on which he put his hands in his pockets, laughed, and said—l am tired of living on shore. I wish I was going down channel now. Mr. Paget—What are Sou? The Prisoner—A sailor, your honour. Mr. Paget.—An able-bodied man like you may get a berth on board ship directly. You are treating this charge very lightly. The Prisoner--I can't k eep my legs steady on shore. I fell through the window. Mr. Paget—You are fined 10s. for the assault on the policeman. Mr. Horn—Am Ito be paid for my window? The cost of a new pane of glass will be ss. Mr. Paget—The prisoner did not break it wilfully. You can sue him for ss. in the County Co ur t. STEALING TEA IN THE LONDON Docx.--Thomas Brown, aged 34, a lighterman'a watchman, of 92, Lucas street, St. George-in-the-East, was brought before Mr. Paget, charged with stealing eight ounces o f tea, valued Is. 6d., the property of the London Dock Company. Edward Ellis, a dock constable, stated that he was pass ing a shed on the west quay of the London Dock, and saw the ri prisoner g a ngway. He sus p ec t e d the p and went int o th e s h e d i n whichn e h quantity of teas. He discovered prisoner wasr e wcoming aatafter ear g ngreat out a t good,of a a het sof tea ,was broken o pen, and that some o f t h e on had been abstracted. The prisoner had no business in the shed a t all. He saw the contents prisoner go on board a li g h ter on the river, and waited till he came on shore, when he took him into custody and searched him. He found eight ounces of clean tea loose in the prisoner's pockets. It was similar in colour and quality to the tea in the chest. The prisoner admitted he had taken a little tea. He was sorry for what he had done. Mr. Paget sent ence d the prison er to be imprisoned f or ;WO months, and kept to hard labour. THE STEAM RAXS, , _ JUDGES' CHAMBERS--UA.RCR 16. (Before Mr. Justice Mell or.) THE ATTORNEY-GENERA EIf LAy.RLIAMISRD AND OTHERS-THE ST In this cas e a comm i ss ion had been ordered for the exa mination of witnesses in Egypt, inclu ding the P ac h a o f Egypt, and the parties cams before his lordship on the ques tion whether the evidence was to be taken viva voce or by interrogatories. Mr. T. Jones, on the part of the Attor ney -General, said the evidence mus t b e g i v en viva voce, and not by interro gatories. Mr. Justice Mellor said it was his i ntention that the evi dence should be given viva voce, or he sybotuhled Cnroetwhnavtee the e dered a other side d s e t ihteermo before the hoef commission facts to log wasiven e b e 4t Mr. Le Riche, from the office of Messrs. Gregory and Rowoliffi, said if the commission was abandoned Messrs. Laird would consent to the trial at Liverp oo l in the present assizes. Mr. Cottrell, for the French claimants, said the arrange.. ment was that interrogatories should be p ut to the witnesses. His Lord s hi p reques t e d the parties tc settle the terms of the commission. As to the order to ezarnine the Pasha of Egypt, although his name Appeared, the of his Ministers could give the evidence. The parti es ret i re d , b u t co uld n o t arrange. They went upon, his lord s hi p aga i n , and interrogatories wer e insisted His Lordship said he had never intezded interrogatories, and must by his original intention. After some discussion it was settle] that the evidence would be viva voce, and that the Attothey. General was to give a statement of the facts in five days from the present time. The evidence to be closed by the 30th April. THE PRINCE IMPERIAL, a whimsical little anec dote relates, recently entered the study of the Emperor, and, putting on a grave face, said, "rho Schleswig-Hol stein question is dangerous." The Emperor having ques tioned the boy as to how he came to the conclusion, was informed that he had just read it in a neaNnunpr. Reg • ROBBING FURNISHED LODGINGS.—John Smith and Wm. Sewell, two low•looking fellows, were charged with robbing furnished lodgings. Mary Haddon, keeper of a lodging-house in Orchard street, Westminster, said that the two prisoners came to her house cn the previous evening and took two beds of her husband. She was fetched in the morning to see if some blankets which had been found on the prisoner Smith were hers, and as she identified them the men were given into custody. 1041 31 4 IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT HOUSE OP LORDS—Last Evening, Lord REDESDALE, as Speaker by Commission, took his seat on the woolsack at four o'clock. MUTINY BILL. This bill was read a second time. ENCLOSURE BILL. This bill was read a third time and passed. MARINE MUTINY BILL. This bill passed through committee. CONSOLIDATED FUND (4500,000) BILL. This bid, which was brought up from the House of Commons, was read a first time. CONSOLIDATED FUND (L 554,650) BILL. This bill was also read a first attic. Their lordships then adjourned. HOUSE OF COMMONS—Last Evening. The SPEAKER took the chair at 12 o'clock. NEW MEMBER. Mr. SIIRTEES took the oaths and his seat frt. Hert fordshire. The hon. gentleman was introduced by Sir Edward B. Lytton and Mr. Abel Smith. THE BRADFORD RESERVOIRS. Mr. FERRAND gave notice that to morrow ho should ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he would have any objection to communicate to the house the answer he had received from the Mayor of Bradford to his letter, and also, if he could inform the house whether the other reservoirs at Bradford were not in as equally dangerous a state as that which had just burst at Sheffield, and also whether the Store Reservoir at Bradford and that which had caused the calamity at ShadAd were not con structed by the same engineer. THE ORDERS OF THE DAY. Mr. F. PEEL moved the postponement of the orders of the day until after the two Consolidated Fund Bills were read a third time, iu order to allow of their receiving the Royal assent on Friday next. The motion was agreed to, and The Consolidated Fund Bill (£1,500,000) and Consoli- dated Fund Bill (L584,E0) were read a third Cate, and passed. JUDGMENTS, &c., LAW AMENDMENT BILL. Mr. HADFIELD moved the second reading, the objed of which was to put an end to the vexatious practice of making researches in every case in the transfer of land. Sir G. GREY said he had no objection to the second reading of the bill, provided it was referred to a select committee. The bill was then read a second time, and referred ac cordingly. • TESTS ABOLITION (OXFORD) BILL. Mr. DODSO N moved the second reading of this bill, the object of which he said was to abolish the religious tests for the degree of Master of Arts, embracing submission to the 39 Articles and the whole of the Prayer-book. lie denied that the abolition of these tests would at all injure the universities or cause religious dissensions in them. If the bill passed the effect would be that the degree would be open without any religious test whatever, and which was now the case both in the Dublin and Scotch universi ties. The tests were imposed in times long gone by when religious opinions were looked upon as a part of a political creed, and as the times had now become more tolerant he trusted the house would agree to the second reading of the measure. It might be said that the bill would place Dis senters in universities in a position to become members of the governing bodies ; but if they went into committee the objections could be most fully and freely discussed. A petition had been presented from Oxford, agreed to unanimously in Convocation, against the bill, but he could not assent to the prayer of the petition, because it would be absurd to say that religious harmony existed in Oxford. He earnestly assed the house to give the bill a second read ing, and thus affirm the principle that education was really free at Oxford. (Hear, hear.) Mr. NEATE supported the bill, but he could not say it was with pleasure that he did so, because the circumstance of so doing would place him in opposition with many per sons whose friendship ho estimated most highly. It was true that Dissenters were riot excluded from the University at Oxford, but they could not get further than the degree of Bachelor of Arts; and that, in his opinion, could not be called admission at all. (Hear, hear.) No spirited young man would enter public life with the knowledge that he was not to aspire higher than a Lord of the Treasury—(hear, hear, and laughter)—because that was about the position certain gentlemen were allowed to attain at Oxford. Ile did not think the unfavourable results anticipated by gen tlemen opposite would result from the passing of this bill, and therefore he should vote for its second reading. On the SPEAKER putting the motion, Sir W. HEATHCOTE moved that the bill be read a second time that day six months. Mr. G. DUFF supported the bill. He contended that subscription to the 39 articles did not secure uniformity, and he was also of opinion that clerical influence had done harm to Oxford from the earliest time down to the disgraceful scene which took place in the Senate House on the Bth of March last, Every improvement made in modern times had been forced upon the University by public opinion ; and, considering the vast resources and power of the Uni versity, he thought there was none doing so little for the advancement of science and learning as that at Oxford. Mr. NEWDEGATE said the present was an attempt to force changes upon the University of Oxford, under the form of moderate proposals, and as the bill was neither a candid nor an honest one, he should give it his most deter mined opposition. The bill then under discussion was brought forward by a small and restless minority who seemed determined to greatly injure a corporation of the most learned and eminent men who had existed. In place of the tests now submitted at Oxford, a declaration was sought to be established by the bill, viz., "being a bona fide member of the Church of England," than which there ceuld not be a more perfect delusion. He appealed to the right hon. gentleman who had so long represented the University, not to give his support to a measure which sought to degrade its constitution to the extent that was now proposed. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCH EQUER regretted he could not follow the call of his hon. friend and colleague in the representation of the University of Oxford, and vote for the rejection of the bill—(hear, hear)—as he did not think he was taking a wise course in moving the amend ment he had done. His right hon. friend appeared to be of opinion that the greatest advantages would result from a correspondence of the two Universities, but now, when an approach was made to that unformity, he determined to forego the advantage presented by the bill. He could not see the force of the observations that had bean made, that the bill was one for the admission of Dissenters to governing bodies of the University, because as fa' as he could discover the measure appeared to him to be totally unconnected with such an object. He could not see why there should be a special and exceptional law atOxford to enable one party to take an ob jectionable course to ascertain the religious opinions of the lay members of convocation; and while he gave his support to the second reading of the bill, he wished it to be clearly understood that he would not vote for the third reading without some amendment was made in certain clauses which affected minor degrees of divinity. He could not see there was any great danger in the opening of private halls at Oxford by persons not being members of the Church of England, especially as that system was in existence at Cambridge. Another subject had been adverted to, namely, the reconsideration of the college emolu ments ; and he, for one, did think that certain improve ments could be made with those emoluments in connection with scholarships. He thought it was most unwise on the part of a large and influential party to make a determined and indiscriminate resistance to concession. He, for one, was prepared to grant those concessions, not because he had any fear, but because he felt it was the wisest and best course at the present time to adopt. Mr. SELWYN thought the bill involved a very dan gerous principle, and therefore he should vote against its second reading. It had been said by the introducer of this bEI that disunion and disturbance existed at the present time at Oxford. If that was so, was it, he asked, the moat fitting time for passing such a bill as that now before them, which could only add to, and not allay, the strife that was said to exist there. Mr. SCULLY said he was bound by his oath as a mem ber of the Church of Rome to abstain from doing anything injurious to the Church of England, but he had come to the conclusion to support the bill, because rather than tend to weaken it would strengthen the Established Church of England. He did not think there was that exclusion in the the Church of England that had been spoken of. To him it appeared that the Church was open to everybody, but the loaves and fishes of the establishment were, on the contrary, open to but very few. (Oh, and laugh ter.) He was used to hear his country spoken slight ingly of, but he knew this, that nothing was heard o this exclusive system in that part of.her Majesty's demi • nions. (Hear, hear.) There appeared to be great impor tance attached to academical honours, and no doubt a man with collegiate degrees entered life from an elevated plat form, but the possession of those honours, whether at the bar or any other profession, did not of necessity ensure suc cess. (Hear, hear.) He did not think the public would estimatehigher than they did at present the hon. mem bers for Rochdale and Birmingham , supposing they were to write M.A. after th it names. Lord R. MONTAGU thought the differences that existed in the house with respect to this bill could be bridged over, provided words were introduced to make the system at Oxford similar to that pursued at Cambridge. Mr. BUXTON said a great deal had been said against the bill by hon. gentlemen Opposite, yet no one had ven tured to deal with the cruel oppression put on the con en at the U n i vers ity o f Oxford. lie o l f ie nu sh m o b u e l r d s w o i f th Youligm great pleasure vote for the second of the bill. Sir S. NORTHCOTE defended the course taken by the hon. gentlemen on his side of the house. It appeared to be the desire of the supporters of the bill to put Oxford a step in advance of Cambridge, and that pcsition would compel Cambridge to take another step, and they would go on without any clearly defined end in view. It behoved all those who wished to maintain the relationship between the universi ties and the church to resist the movement, and therefore he thought it worse to make a stand against the bill now submitted for th. mainf4nonn., -c p—m:ortennt The bill was read a second time. METROPOLITAN SUBWAYS BILL. In answer to an hon. Memb3r, BANK NOTES (SCOTLAND.) SECOND EDITION. UN OFFICE, HALF-PAST 4 O'CLOCK. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE---This Day. (BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) WARWICK RACES-THIS DAY. DEBDALE STAKES, Bayonet 1 Margery 9 Whinatone 3 Seven ran. WELTER HANDICAP—NO Race. TWO YEAR OLD STAKES. Vision Jazabel Grappler 3 Fourteen ran. WARWICKSHIRE HANDICAP. Sweet Willie Fontenot' Six ran. THE CALAMITY AT SHEFFIELD. The streets of Sheffield, near the river, yesterday, began to wear their old appearance. Not so, how ever, with the district over which the deluge poured. Many months must elapse before the buildings are restored, and years must go by before the face of the country can wear the aspect of verdure and careful cultivation which it bore on Friday night. The river, though fallen, is far from being so low as generally is at this time of the year, and the open land is still for the greater portion under water, and as that drains off, a number of bodies will, it is feared, be exposed to view. The scene at the post-office last night was extra ordinary, thousands of persons congregating toge ther to post letters and newspapers to their friends to assure them of their safety. The town still con tinues too much agitated for the transaction of the erdinary business, and thousands pour into it from Manchester, Hull, Lincoln, and other towns. Mr. Rawlinson, the Government inspector, has been occupied the whole day in inspecting the works, preparatory to giving evidence at the adjourned • inquest next Wednesday. According to the returns made to the authorities at the Town-hall, yesterday morning, 258 persons overo missing, of whom the bodies of 178 had been recovered- The Sheleld Telegraph of yesterday says the conduct of those in authority has been, during the whole of this melancholy business, in the highest degree satisfactory. Everything has been done to assist in recovering the bodies of the missing and to provide for the wants of those who have been left in destitute circumstances. Some dissatisfaction has been expressed in consequence of the coroner not holding the inquest on a large number of bodies, but we understand that Sir George Grey has inti mated that he entirely approves of the course which the coroner has taken. The Home Secretary leaves the inquiry entirely to the coroner's discretion, and expresses his hope that it will be a full and com plete one. Mr. Layard on an Extension of the Suffrage, The fourth anniversary dinner of the Leather and Shoe mercery Trades' Institution was held last night at the In ternational Hotel, London Bridge, Mr. Layard, M.P., in the chair. The company present numbered about one hundred. After the toast of " The Queen," " The Prince and Princess of Wales"—alluding to the war, and asserting that it was not the duty of our country to interfere—and " The Army, Navy, and Volunteers," the chairman came to the toast of the evening, that of Success to the Institution, and said that as tar as he could gather there were about 1700 persons engaged in the leather trade of the metropolis, exclusive of journey men, and that during the last nine months the exports amounted to £174,000. That must represent a very large number of persons employed, and no one could dispute that it was highly desirable that some provision should be made for those who, through old age or sicknes,, were un able to provide for themselves. Ile understood that a sum of £1,158 had already been accumulated for this ob ject. In the distribution of that sum 213 persons were en titled to share. The benefits proposed to be conferred were £25 a year to males, and £l5 to females, the allow ance to males to be continued to their widows. It had been decided that some kind of an asylum should be formed for those to whom he had alluded, and he was glad to see that an attempt had been made in that direction ; but as yet the sum got for that purpose did not amount to more than £59. The hon. gentleman made an appeal on behalf of the institution, and concluded by offering a sub scription of five guineas. _ _ I\fr. Szocitim proposed the health of the c h a i rman. Mr. LAYARD, in the course of his rep!y, sa id he hoped ' the time might come when there would be a Government in this country that would be in the position and able to pass liberal measures of such a nature as would give satisfaction to the country. He believ e d at th i s moment theli enine suffrage nc m ight be very m uc h extended. During the last e ten years working men had increased in in telligence; workingeducation had sp rea d amongst them; they t had a right to be represented in the Legislature of the country, and he would be ono of those who would advo cate to the fullest extent the right of the working classes. These were, however, difficult times, when mem bers of the Government must give up some of their prin ciples in order to bring together men who would early on the affairs of the country, and he believed there was scarcely a man in this country who did not feel that this wasa time when extreme opinions could not be carried out. (Hear, hear.) He believed the time was not far distant when the voice of working men would be hoard in the representation of the country, and he hoped when that time came he might be found in the foremost mills. The amount of subscriptions read during the evening wan £I7G 15s. thought it the duty of Government to take the matter in hand if there was any necessity for the. change. Mr. WALTER thought after the dmlaration of the Chancellor of the Exchequer that ceeiain amendments would be necessary in committee it was useless to go on with the bill. If Parliament reduced the scope of the measure it would become a dead letter, and that being his opinion, he should reluctantly vote against the motionfor the second reading. Mr. GOSCHEN supported the _ _ Mr. WALPOLE said the bill now before the house was urged forward on the plea that it was of importance to assi milat e the qualifications at Cambridge and Oxford; that ho contended was not the true object of the bill, and therefore the house would do well to reject it. Sir G. GREY supported the bill, and denied that any object other than that set forth in the bill could or was in• tended. Mr. DODSON replied, and The house divided, when there appeared— For the second reading 2ll Against it 189 Majority ---22 The bill was then read a second time. ELECTION PETITIONS BILL. Sir G. GREY, in moving the second reading of this bill. said it was substantially the same as that zeferred to a select committee last year. Sir F. GOLDSMID objected to the measure, and sup. posing it to receive a second reading to-day, he should move its rejection upon going into committee. Mr. TITS said the object of the bill was to render use ful the subways constructed by the Metropolitan Board of 'Works. After the second reading he should move that the bill be referred to a select committee. The bill was then read a second time, and referred ac cordingly. Sir J. HAY obtained leave to bring in a bill to authorise and regulate the lame of bask notes in Scotland by bank ing companies. The bill was read a first time. The other orders of the day were then disposed of, and the house adjourned. The Price of Gold. The quotation of gold at Paris is about 4 per mille Pm, &Ili the short exchange on London is 25.30 per £1 sterling. On comparing these rates with the English Mint price of 4; 17s. 10Id. per ounce f or standard gold, i t a ppcsr s that go d fts about 1-10th per cent. d earer i n L on d on than in Paris. By advices from Hamburg the price of gold is 423 a per a ark and the short exchange on London is 134 per £1 sttri standard goid at the English Mirt price is, therefore, rather more than 3-10ths per cent. dearer in London than in Ham. burg. _ _ The course of exch a nge at New York for bills on London at 60 days' eight is 1721 2 to 17d per cent., and the premium on gold is about 57/ per cent. At these rates there is scarcely any profit on the importation of gold from the United States. The ehesnut tree in the garden of the Tuileries known as the " 20 Mars , " alread y uhows a number of leaves, as do two other rivals in precocity near the octagonal basin. LITERARY NEWS.—Mr. Henry J. Byron, the popular dramatic author, will commence a new novel in the April number of lintple Bar Magazine. LIBERTY OF THE PRESS is about to be established