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ItOYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT- G ARD Gye has the honour to announce that the OPERA SEASON of 18 3 will cmmence on TUESDAY, April 7. The Prospectus with full particulars may be ob tained at the Box-office, and at the principal musicsellers and librarians. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.- Mr. MAPLESON has the honour to announce that the OPERA SEASON of 1163 will commence on SATUR DAY, April 11. The prospectus, with full particulars, may be obtained on application at the Box-office, wh ch is open daily, under the ri supentendence cf Mr. Nugent, from Ten to Six; the principal Libraries and Musicsellers. and at all ____-.---- THEATRE -R YA L, DRURY-LANE.- Lessee and Manager, Mr. Edmund Falconer. on EASTER MONDAY, for the 347th time in London, PEEP O'DAY. Messrs. Henry Lorraine, Walter Lacy, C. Verner, Addison, J. Graham. G. Sp_9ncer, T. Neville, &c. ; Misses Cleveland, Clara Weston, M. Hudson, &c. To conclude with MAGIC TOYS. Valentine, Miss Lydia Thompson. Commence at 7• frtiEATEE-ROY HAY MARKET. Lessee. Mr..l. B. Bucketone. For the Benefit of Mr. So:hern. THIS EVENING, at Seven o'clock, will be performed :'Ult AMERICA.N COUSIN. Ma Trenchard, Mr. Buck efone Lord Dundreary, Mr. Sothern. F.Alowed by AWAY WITH MELANCHOLY. Windsor Brown, Mr. Sotlo.rn. Alter wh'ch, MAKE YOUR WILLS. Mr. Buckstone. To conclude with THE GALICIAN FE rE. miss Fanny Wright. THEATRE -ROYAL LYCEUM OPEN, under the Sole Management of Mr. PECHTER. On EASTER MONDAY, to commence with an Ortzins.l Sketch, entitled A SUDDEN ATTACK. Messrs. Shore, Garden, H. Widdicomb, Mass Henrade, and Mrs. Lee. After which, at a Quarter to Eight, a New Romantic Drama, in Three Acts, and Pr)logne, entitled THE DUKE'S MOTTO, by Paul Feval and John Brougham. The principal character will be sustained by Mr. Pechter, sunported by Messrs. G. Vining, J. Brougham, H. NI iddi combe, W. Mlntyre, F. Charles, Garden, Raymond, H. Butler, Dawson; Misses Carlotta Leciercq, Kate Terry, E. Lavenue, and Elsworthy. Stage-Manager, Mr. G. Vining. 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THE WEDDING SUN Is still Publishing. The Weather—Sun Office, April 1, 1863. THERMOMETER. Highest since Noon yesterday Lowest during the night This day at Noon 45 Wind—E.-N.-E. ; light, and fine. lIIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. This Dag.—Morning, 12h. 15m.—Afternoon, 12h. 40m. To-mouaow.-Morning, 21h. 59m.—Afternoon, Ih. 20m. tegt it -hk-o! Lam. , T , 6 , 41 44. 04i 0 „ 0 45: 5 '*4 U 444 LONDON, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 1863. The Ministerial crisis in France, it will be per. calved 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. FOULD. 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. FOULD'S retire ment from office, the EMPEROR has pre ferred to give his exiquatur from the Cabinet to M. MAGNE, the immediate predecessor of M. FOULD as Finance Minister, and latterly M. FOULD'S im practicable ministerial colleague. The dismissal (for it 'Telly 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. MAGNE from the Cabinet, his banishment to the otiuna cum diynitate of the Privy Council in the politest way possible 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 im broglio with M. FOULD res 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. MeGelE," writes the EMPEROR, in that curiously familiar style of correspondence somehow become habitull on the other side of the Channel in these cfficial communications between Statesmen and Sovereigns. A familiarity of:style that would be utterly bewilderi.3g here in England if we had occasion some fine day to insert an epistle after this fashion from her MAJESTY, b-ginning, let us say, My dear Mr. G LAD STON - E," and ending with a Royal benediction, authenticated with the sign manual of " VICTORIA R.,, Here, however, as the judicious close to the late Ministerial juncture in Paris, we read on, quite as a matter of course, an imperial lett er addressed to the Minister whose resignation has been accepted, a letter beginning "My dear 'M. MAGNE," and continuing in these wonderful cm teens terms—" An incident, the responsibility of which does not rest with you, has rendered more ap parent the difference of opinion which exists between M. 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 friendahip.— NAPOLEON." The meaning of 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. NIAGNE 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 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 Las held the portfolio of his heavily responsible office, is disembarassed ! For the first time he can act to the fall, 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 convenance, 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. FM:MD 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 Sic 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 net 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 necessity for a change. The question of privilege was not raised, end 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 deaire. 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 public 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 of this fitful strife. The debate in the Prussian Chambers a gain brings the subject before us, and it is a very interesting one to consider. Herr VON BIsMARK, 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. Harr 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 feltby one who, engaged in an un successful enterprise, feels the ground slipping from beneath his feet. He also added that " all Europe was then in error if we are to believe Herr VON BISMARCK- SCIIONHAUSEN. But considering the declarations of the English and French Ministers, enough rema;ns of the Convention to make Europf., , 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 BIS3IARK 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. 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 scan dalous thing it is that there should be any arrangements between Rassia 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 BISM ARK 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 en 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 to trample upon the most sacred rights of man. eW4 , trnrt titrialgare tt&Ats.., LATEST INTELLIGENCE. (REI7TER'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 G€ orge I. The following telegram bas been received at Mr. Renter's office from the Greek Consul-General this day "M. Mavrocordato, Minister of Foreign Affairs, to the Consnlate-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. " Hissuccessors 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 Te Deum was celebrated to-ds y, and was followod by public festivities, illuminations, and general rejoicings." M, MAGNE'S RESIGNATIION ACCEPTED. M, FOULD'S DECLINED. PARIS, APRIL 1. M. Magne 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. Magne, " 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 cf the Privy Council. I hope that 3ou will never entertain any doubt of my sentiments of siLcerefriendship. (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'Hilliers has published an order of the day to announce that or the 20th May he will assume the command of the camp of Chalons. Marshal and Mme. Canrobert left Nice three days back 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 f rom 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. O6 Do. end month 3 per Cents Do. end month..., 69 45 New 3 per Cants Do. end month — Credit Mobilier 1227 50 no, end month 1232 50 BALL' Bank Shares 3qBo - - Credit 1 oncier 1490 Italian Loan 7O 50 Do. end month 7l 20 lifißiall Austrian Spanish Threes — Home Debt 50 -- WAYS. Cash. Account. 1110 .. 1112 60 1038 75 .. 1040 Orlear e Northern New ditto Lyons and Mediterranean 1220 .. 1218 75 Geneva 427 50 .. 430 Southern 772 50 770 Western Eastern .. 635 535 Sardinian 427 60 .. 430 Austrian Loirhard North of Spain 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 Dulce has also been denied. A difference of opinion on political questions is said to exist between Marshal Narvaez 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. Tt.e 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." SYMPATHY WITH POLAND. —At a public meet 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, tt 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 acccrdance 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 bank 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 Town-hall, Woolwich, to-morrow, in favour of the Poles. Mr. P. 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 Tuesdtty, 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, bas expressed his determination of rowing the winner for £lOO 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 Walcr 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 Men hers and Associates only. HER MAJESTY. WINDSOR CASTLE, March 31. The Queen and Princess Louise, attended by Lady Augusta Bruce and the Hon. Horatia Stop ford, walked in the grounds yesterday afternoon. Their Royal Highnesses Princess Helena and Princess Beatrice took a corliage 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 Qaeen. The Senator Antonio Gonzalez, Spanish Minister . ; Count W acht mister, Minister Plenipotentiary from Sweden and Norway ; Mahmoud Khan-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. DOVER, Tuesday. His Royal Highness Prince Alfred arrived at Dover 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 rank ao d dignity of his Royal Highness having been made by the station superintendent. Royal salutes were fired from the Drop Battery both on the arrival and the i eparture of the Prince. WINDSOR, Tuesday. This afternoon, ai 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 More that hour her Majesty 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 special 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 Prince's arrival. The Prince, although he appeared thin, was in excellent spirits, and in much better health than could have been expected after the recent illness, and he appears to have grown nearly as tall as the Prince of Wales. THE PRINCESS OF WALES AND THE LADIES OF 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 a leek, the national emblem of the country. Sir Henry W. Wynn, the father of Lady Williams Wynn, of Wynnatay, the originator of the movement, was formerly for many years the representa tive of England at the Danish Court, and his daughter was on terms of intimacy with that Court. She has, therefore, exerted herself to organise a fund for presenting an offering worthy the acceptance of the Royal bride. Six ladies, one for each of the Northern counties, have undertaken the carrying out of the project. Lady Wynn represents Den bighshire, as honorary treasurer, Mrs. Gladstone for Flint shire, Lady Louisa Pennant for Cern arvonahire, Lady Vane for Montgomeryshire, Mrs. Wynne for Merionethshire, and it is thought that Lady Williams Bulkeley will act for Anglesey. The connexion between the Principality and the newly married Prince has caused the warmest feelings of loyalty throughout the country. THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES.—A most m agn►ticently-executed group, representing the marriage of his Royal Highness with the Princess Alexandra, by his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury, is now added to Mad. Tussaud's Historical Gallery, in Baker street. The portrait of her Royal Highness is truthfully depicted, and the dress is elegant and costly; it being com posed of white and silver moire antique, trimmed with rich Honiton lace and choice flowers, in strict imitation of the one worn on the occasion. APPROACHING MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE.—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 79th Highlan era), Assistant Adjt.- General at Shorncliffe, brother of the hon. and gallant member of the county. Dublin. AFTER THE BOAT RAcE.—A youth, adorned with a blue and yellow rosette, cried out, in the hearing of Mrs. Dodd, "I say, they are properly pumped, both crews are :" then, jumping on to a spoke of her car riage-wheel, with a slight apology, he announced that two 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 was ; she fluttered, and wanted to go to her boy and nurse him, and turned two must imploring eyes on Julia, and Julia straightway kissed her with gentle vehes l me nce, and offered to run and see. " What, amongst al those young gent emen, love I fear that would not be proper. See, all the ladies remain apart." So they kept quiet and miserable, after the manner of females. Mean time the Cantab's quick eye had not deceived him ; in each racing boat were two young gentlemen leaning collapsed over their oars; and two more who were in a cloud, and not at all clear whether they were in this world still, or in their zeal had pulled into a better. But their malsdy was not a rare one in racing boats, and the remedy always at hand. It combined the rival systems. Thames w a s sprinkled in their faces —Homoeopathy : and brandy in a teaspoon trickled down their throats—Allopathy : youth and spirits soon did the rest; and, the moment their eyes opened, their mouths opened ; and, the moment their mouths opened, they fell a chaffing.—Charles Reade' 5 " Very Hard Gash," in Dickens's "_All the Year Round." THE NEW BISHOP OF QUEBEC.—The Rev. Dr. Williams, who has been elected to the bishopric of Quebec, in the room of Dr. Mountain, deceased, was born in 1825 at Overton, in Hampshire. He received his early education at Crewkerne, whence he proc.eded to Pembroke College, Oxford, and graduated in 1851, when he took a third class in classics. Almost immediately afterwards he was ordained by the present Bishop of Oxford to the curacy of High Wycombe, Bucks. Subsequently, he served the curacy of Huish-Charapflower, near Wiveliscombe, Somer set. In 1557 ho went to Canada to open the grammar school in connection with Bishop's College, Lennoxville, and in that college he has since held a professorship. THE 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 Stalybridge ; three to the sessions from Ashton ; seven to Che,ter assizes, two to the sessions from Dukinfield, and six to Chester from Hyde; or a total of 44 to Chester, and five to the sessions. The district is now quiet. CRYSTAL PALACE.—The Palace and grounds will be 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. S:ms Reeves, Madame ttudersdorff, Mr. Weiss, and Mr. Thomas Harper will take part in a cone , rt of sacred music at 3 o'clock. The Palace will be lighted up in the evening, to enable visitors to re turn at leisure. The North London line by way of Ken sington being now available, a large number of visitors are expected from the northern districts of the metropolis. One Shilling Day, Tuesday, March Il.—Admissions on pay ment, 819; ditto by seas n tickets, 1,038; total visitors, 1,857. REPRESENTATION OF THETFORD.—AIthough no addresses have yet been issued, it is generally under stood that either Lieut. •Col, Lord Augustus Charles Len nox Fitzroy, Equerry to the Queen, the second son of the late Duke of Grafton, or Lieut.-Col. Lord Frederick John Fitroy, of the Grenadier Guards, the third son of the late Duke, will become a candidate for the repre-entation of the borough of Th,:t ford, 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 candidata. Thet fordce returns two members to the House of Commons ' and it gen erally happens that one is a Conservative (a Barin g ) ' anti the other a Liberal (a Fitzroy, and a connection of theDukt of Grafton). This arrangement is not likely to be disturben on the present occasion, as the two families have lately be % come more closely connected by marriage. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE, CARDIFF MEE TING,-TVESDAY. The Cardiff Open Steeplechase of 10 says each, sft, and 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 says each. Mr. Adams's Piff-paff, aged, lOst 91b (Holman) 1 Lord Coventry's Longford, aged, lOst 21b ... (Stevens) 2 Mr. Powell's Biscuit, aged, Bst 12,b (Nightingall) 3 Betting— 6 to 4 on Piff-paff. Won by three lengths ; a bad third. The Hunters' Stakes (Handicap) of 3 soys each, 1 ft if declared, with 30 added. Over about three miles of country. 13 subs, 2of whom pay 1 soy each. Mr. Thomas's The Crab, 5 yrs, 10st .. (Nlr. James) 1 Mr, Jones's Safeguard, aged, list (Owner) 2 Mr. Pritchard's Bald Coote, aged, 9st 71b (Holland) 3 The following also - ran :—Bachelor, Blue Ribbon, Sam Weller, Lady Jane, Daisy, and Harold. Won by a neck ; a bad third. The Fairwater Open Steeplechase of 6 sovs each, 2 ft, with b 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 Rarey, aged, 12st (Mr. Merton) 3 Mr. Powell's Capeston. aged, 12st (Mr. Swilliver) 4 Betting-6 to 4 egst The Unprotected Female, 2to 1 agst Miss 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 the Glenochty colt being sent to the right about, nothing particular was done. On the Derby the business was almost confined 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 " tennee' being booked. Closing prices : NEWMARKET HANDICAP. sto 1 agst Physalis colt (taken freely) 9to 1 agst Bedouin (taken and offered) 12 to 1 agat Attaman (taken and offered) 16 to 1 agst Watchman (taken) 16 to 1 agst Cape Flyaway (taken) CITY AND SUBURBAN. 14 to 1 agat Oberon (taken) 14 to 1 agst Adventurer (taken) 20 to 1 apt Merry Maid (taken) 33 to 1 agst Joey Jones (offered) 40 to 1 agst Misfortune (iaken) 50) to 5 agst Glenochty colt (taken) GREAT METROPOLITAN STAKES. 12 to lon the field (offered) CHESTER CUP. 40 to 1 agst Le Marechal (taken) SO to 1 agst M. Philippe (taken) THE DERBY. 100 to 15 agat Lord Clifden (taken) 15 to 1 agst Glenochty colt (taken) 50 to 1 agst Taje (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 t o 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 o; 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 bold touches from Garrick's pen, was performed for the first time at Drury-lane on Nov. 5, 1774: " Whose is this piece ?—tis all k.urmisc—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 cloaks, 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 peep'd—smil'cl—took it in and dress'd it." On May 14, 1779, Edward Smith Stanley, the 12th Earl of Derby, originated the famed Oiks Stakes, so named from his sylvan retreat at Woodman sterne. The first winner of the Oaks stakes at Epsan was Bridget, a bay mare, foaled in 1776 the property of the earl. Bridget was of royal blood, got by King Herod out of Jemitna. 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. Icseph Smith.—Notes and Queries. NATIONAL CHORAL SOCIETY. Last evening Handel's sublime " Messiah" was again magnificently performed, in Exeter Hall, by a band and chorus of 700 performers, 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," always 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 es 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. 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 ariculating 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, lot us say, when that always astoundingly beautiful (thorns," 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 I—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 teed His flock," with its dulcet warb ling accompa niment. The enoores last evening were won by Mr. Santley, through his noble 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 wets, but that, as a matter of course, and as a thing quite inevitable—the repetition of the wonderful chorus already refer red 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 half-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 dis tinguishable amon; the audience. All who took part in the performance, we may confidently say— in die proportion, of course—acquitted themselves to admiration. 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 e.,urse he intends to take to extricate himself from his disagreeable position. It will be remembered that he was before 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 £2,751 Os. 61d., of which £9OO had been paid, leaving a balance of £1,854, incurred from 1850 to 1856 by Mrs. Waugh, formerly Mrs. Carew. That lady had, by her first husband (Captain Carew), a daughter, who, in the year 1855, married Sir Charles Pigott. As many of the articles were for Miss Carew on her marriage, a question arose whether Mrs. Waugh and Sir 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 one 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- ROOM.—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 pilla• 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 bu ilt of the natural production—ice. The ball was attended with all the success that could be desired. Dancing was kept up un til 12 o'cicck in the most spirited manner. Several offi c ers of the line and a ctive militia wet e present, and all arrived at the sa me conclusion, that the ball exceeded their most Sanguine expectations. — Q uebec Mercury. SALMON.—A return just issued that shows in the 00 b o u , t did year 1862 sal mon o f B r i t i s h ta king of the value of d £41,657 was ex p or t e d f rom G reat Br i ta i n. In point of law month ther ereac is h e in a nearly which close to t h time, I 3 exporta h i n t notpion o on. In fact ho e rdgtf ofe p August; includes in December it amount e d to £2,530. But this point export r r t e e was ve n no o November t it only salmon exported under th a t d es ignation ; no account can be furnished of the ixpert of salmon preserved in tins or otherwise, to which the general description of "provisions" may have been attached in the entries at the Custom-house, LOSS OF THE SHIP INDIA. A let ter 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 tons, 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 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 ginee, and went astern, and then being near the northern edge of the South Sands, anchored. They ascertained that the India had left 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 `2d inst., and was now lying on her side, with her bottom bilged in several P• laces From the dangerous nature of the sound ings it was not considered safe to go nearer to her, but the eight boats were immediately hoisted ont and sent away. They returned during the night, and up to 4 o'clockin the morning , loaded with pas sengers from the wreck, and in two or three hours were again sent away. The b oat s continued work ing until the night of the 27th, by which time the passengers were all on board, with a considerable amount of valuable property. When the Vulcan left, on the morning of the 28th, the holds of the wrec k were flooded up t o the hatchwayB at high wa er, and it was not considered likely she would !told together long. The crew and passengers had all been landed. THE CROPS IN THE WEALD OF KENT.—The ceuttier during the lost few days has been un usually mild, and a surntuer temperature accompanied b} soft 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 o , a crop of fruit will be "nipped in the bud." The agricul ;thist has "broken up his fallow 4," and Lent sown corn tins gone in well. As early as Wednesday morning last "harbinger of spring," the cuckoo, was heard in this neigh bourhooa.—lllaidstone Journal. FATAL COLLIERY ACCIDENT IN NOTTS.-0, Monday afternoon last a fatal accident occurred at the Kimberley colli ry, Nottinghamshire, the property of Slr. North. It appears that, about four o'clock in the terneen, a man named Ed ward Williamson, aged 65 years, vas at work in a part of th • coal mine by himself when tin roof full in, and he was killed on the spot. His body when found presented a sic', ening spectacle. An inquest will be held on the body this day (Wednesday) before Mr. Coroner Swann. COURT OF COMMON COST; A Special Court of the Common Council was convened yesterday at 6'uildhall, for the Purpose of receiving a com munication from the Secretary of State for the Home De partment relative to the appointment of a Commissioner of the City police in the room of Daniel Whittle 1-.; Esq , deceased. The Lord Mayor presided. There was a very full court, nearly the whole of the aldermen being also present. THE ADDRESS TO THE QUEEN. 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 the 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 Majesty, 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 shown so warm an interest, will conduce not only to the happiness of my family, but the welfare of m 3 faithful and attached people." The address was received with applause, and ordered to be entered on the journals of the court. THE APPOINTMENT OF 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 State 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 IJAYoR said that having received that comma • nication, he thought it was of such importance that he took immediate steps for calling the members of tbe 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. NOhRIS seconded the motion. Mr. Alderman COPELAND hoped that no discussion would take place; he thought it should be referred to the commit: ee. Dr. A GRAHAM 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 fit the office he could not see how anything which had transpired could furnish a pretence for the alteration of the law as regarded the city police. Mr. Alderman FINNIS, 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 should ba 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 bo 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 court. It was finally agreed that the communication should be refs rred to the Police Committee. Two others from Sir George Grey were read, one of which stated that the Queen having been pleased to comp]) 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 iast., 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 of the nem. 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, 18 3, 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 o► der 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, whets 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, hat she will be graciously ple.ised 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 GunerAl Purposes. THE NEW STREW FROM BLA.C/E,FdIARS TO THE MANSION- 110116 X. 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 original 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 court then ad- journed. MARKETS—This Day. MARK-LANE. Fresh up to our market this morning the arrivals of English wheat were very small, but several parcels left over from Monday were on offer. The condition 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 fcreign wheat, both ex •Ship and ex granary, was somewhat extensive. All qualities met a dull 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 sorts moved off heavily at fully the late decline in prices. In malt a limited business was transacted on former terms. Good and fine cats sold steadily at full prices; oth.rwisep 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 slate. The flour trade was dull at about scationary prices. The supply of barrels en offer was moderate. On Friday next the market will be closed. ARRIVALS THIS WEEK. Wheat. Barley. hdalt. oats. Flour 470 20 ' 2640 410 °reign.— .. 5,350 11,410 1 I 7,010 sks 7,560 brio. BOROUCIII HOP. Most kinds of bops command a steady sale, and prices are fairly supported. WHITECHAPEL. The supply of meat is moderately large, and the trade rules heavy, ac follows : Beef, from 2s 6d to 3s 10d ; mutton, 2s 10d to 4s 2d: lamb, Od to Os Od ; vtal, 3s 10d to 4s 6d ; and pork, 3s 4d to Is 4d per 81bs by the cai case. PEUVATELEING.—The Boston groveller s ;y8 :-- " 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 satistac tory commission from the President could be procurtd, is the present scarcity of steam-vessels of sufficient speed and strength for the desired purpose. It is rumoured that com missions will be granted against the rebel privateers, and not for the capture of vessels attempting to run the blockade." I I