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cognised him. He went one evening to look at his home; he saw Sylvia blooming in beauty at her door, with their child in her arms. He had not courage to go in, he, the maimed disfigured outcast, could not hop e t o awa k en the affection denied to the days o f his prime. Philip had forfeited the right of trusting to innate qualities, so was pecu liarlydependent on outward influences, He was we ll nigh done for, weary of the march of life, he crept to a hovel inhabited by a widow, and in her sc anty room f or l o d gers he took up his abode. The closing passage in this eventful story is touchingly told to us. Its solemnity befits the awful re-union of husband and wife on the threshold of that state w here marria ge an d g iving in marriage is over. They had entered on that solemn compact in an unworthy spirit, and no blessing hallowed their n uptials. Sh e h a d ac t e d f rom an idea of expediency; h e bad wilfully d e c e ived, and stood at the altar o f ,_" . 18 Maker kn ow i ng that one should have been in place who might any day appear. Belle, the da ughter of this unhappy pair, fell off the cliffs into the sea, and was saved by her unknown father. $e sustained mortal injuries, and Sylvia was sum moned to her dying husband. She had long ago seen the errors of her ways in being so harsh and unforgiving, and since she bad heard of Kinnaird's Marriage, she had recognised that Philip's attach ment was the deepest of the two, since she was assured that nothing would have made him choose an et*r 'wife than herself ; also, when many were cold, Philip's and some unkind to her, she thought of constant devotion and almost invariable tenderness. Still some angry feelings lurked in her mind, but these vanished before the " peace-maker, whose name is Death." The sight of Sylvia recalled to Philip the bright days of youth, when he saw her in the summer days of her life and happiness, the light and joy of her father's dwelling,— " Among the rosy wild flowers playing, As rosy and as wild as they." For some minutes after they met neither spoke, at last he said, "Little lassie, forgive me now, I can not live to see the morn." "Oh Philip," she ex claimed, " they were wicked words, as I said, and a 'wicked vow as I vowed, and Lord God Almighty but ta'en me at my word." Trying to soothe her extreme agitation be said, after a while, " I never thought to be so happy again ; God is very merci ful." She lifted up her head and asked wildly, " Will He ever forgive me, think you. I drove you out from your home and sent you away to the wars, where you might have gotten yer death. I think I shall go about among them as gnash their teeth for ever, while you are where all tears are wiped away." " No," said Philip, turning round his face, forgetful of himself in his desire to comfort her, " God pities us as a father pities his poor wan dering children ; the nearer I come to death the clearer I see Him. I think and do believe as we shall meet together before His face, but then I shall ha' learnt to love thee second to Him, not first, as I have done here upon the earth." Then they were still and kept the long night watch together, she communing with her own heart, be dwelling on the past as those only can who know that the morn coming will rise for them the last time upcn earth, ere its day is over they will be beyond the sun. He thought cf his early days, when he wished to be like the great characters in the Scriptures his mother read to him. It was in the spring, and some one brought in cowslips, and "the scent of those flowers was in his nostrils now, as be lay dying— his life ended, his battles fought, his time for being good over and gone—the opportunity, once given in all eternity, past." Then he dwelt on his temptations, and in the perfect vision of that scene saw the way to escape that he had not taken, and in the terror of that feeling he " shraele into the shadow of God's mercy, sent out of the blaze of His anger against all who act a lie." It was a Peaceful deathbed for so sad a life, and the beauty of the summer night, and the stillness of the quiet Place, alike conduced to hush the weary soul and Soothe the troubled spirit. " Through the open case ment he could hear the lapping of the waves on the shelving shore, could set , the soft grey dawn over the sea." Another morn than ours broke on that 'Way worn traveller, and he departed in peace from his weary march of life. A glimpse is given to us of the old place, the scene of such sad events, now transformed into a rising town. "Yet standing near the site of 'Widow Dobson's house, on a summer night at the ebb of a spring tide, you may hear the waves come lap- Piug on the shelving shore with the same cease less, ever-recurrent sound as that which Philip listened to in the pauses between life and death, and so it will be until there shall be no more sea." This last passage is a symbol of the story, The trivial events of this transitory life pass away and are forgotten ; but the ruling passions that actuate the undying spirit and influence the immortal soul can never change while man walks the earth as a sinful and suffering being. The particular circumstances of Philip's career may not now occur, but in his selfishness, his sinful deceit, and his determined resistance to ordained events, he serves as the prototype to many who now are existing among us. They may be consi dered as well-meaning, perhaps deserving, indivi duals by passers-by, but their own hearts can tell a different tale as the hours roll by, bearing their guilty record to the all-seing Judge. Of course this story is painful, but no one can fail to be greatly interested in it. Life is sketched with its fearful trials, and death is shown in its awful reality. The scene of Philip's death-bed is a warning that speaks With a most solemn import. The terrors of judg ment and the triumphs of mercy seem to meet over that couch of anguish ; and the parting soul, as it looks back on the days of earth, can only com mit them in trembling hope to the care of heaven. The mournful interest of " Ruth," and the thrilling excitement of " Mary Barton," have already pre pared novel-readers for a considerable display of P owe r in works by this authoress, but there is m ore pathos in this story, more deep feeling and more unexpressed but comprehended sentiment. " Sylvia's Lovers" seems a gay-sounding appel lation, but the reality is vary different from the Se mblance, as often occurs in actua l ex p erience. uray triflers are made to mourn, and giddy minds are taught by suffering , the secret of strength and the stern discipline of life. Many a maiden, deeining the world was made for her, as did Syl via in her buoyant spirit, and Philip in his reso lute mind, were fain to say at last how sad it would be if this world only was their appanage. For a picture of life, a mirror of character, an ex position of striking events, and an incentive to thought by the witness of actions, not the words of reflection, this novel is sure to become a work of mark ; that potent now to arrest attention will long live in the memory of its readers, and be called to recollection whenever the tempter triumphs, the sinner repents, and the suffering mourns around them as they pursue " their pathway towards eternity." THE LATE COMMISSIONER OF THE CITY POLICE —A meeting of the members of the City police force, convened for the purpose of considering in what manner it would be most appropriate to testify their attach ment and respect for their late lamented chief, Mr. D. W. Harvey, was held yesterday, in the mess room at Bow ane-station, on which occasion a very large number of constables attended. It was resolved that the memorial should consist of a monument, illustrative of their late chief's public career, to be placed over his grave. It was also resolved that a letter of condolence suitably embla zoned on vellum should be presented to Mrs. Harvey and her family. A committee was appointed for carrying out the objects of the meeting. VIOLATION OF AUSTRIAN TERRITORY BY Rus- SIAN TROOPS.—The Vienna journals speak of two cases of violation of the Austrian territory by the Russians. one in the district of Rzesgow, and the other in that of Zolkiew. T he Press of Vienna insists that satisfaction should be de manded from Russia for those violations, and states that petty incursions of Italian patrols on the territory of the empire frequently led to proceedings which were not so ne cessary as m energetic remonstrances at the present °went, particularly when having for its object to disagage the r esponsibility of the Austrian government. SOCIETY FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE NE ARTS.—Last evening, at the rooms in Con duit-street,T Dr. Dresser deliver e d hi s se c o nd lecture on discourse The Applied Arts as exemplifi e d a t th e I n ternational Exhibition," conc l u di ng th e su bj ect. A s i n t h e f orm er ne t s h e :3 lecturer illustrated his principles by reference to Chinese, and other Oriental manufactures, on the pre sen t occas i on h o trea t e d o f th e d ecorat i ve art of urope, and illustrated his discourse by reference to many modern works in the exhibition of raa4ufacturocl articles, h "RiKET AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. CITY, TWELVE O'CLOCK. A steady basiness is reported in the discount market to-day at previous quotations. The Bank of England return for the week end ing Wednesday last shows a further increase of bullion, and a continuous decline in the other secu rities. Subjoined are the principal features: — Active Circulation .. £19,117,055 Decrease 193,665 .. 14,614,096 Increase .. 24,874 Rest 3,386,536 Decrease .. .. • • 42,142 Public Deposits 7,901,653 Increase .. 488,383 Other Deposits.. 13,367,153 Decrease 408,123 Seven Day and other Bills .. 599,77 3 Decrease 003 Government Securities No 11 043 079 t alteration. Other Securities .. 18,569,000 Decrease .. .. • • • • 181,424 Notes Unemployed .. .. 9,253,15 5 263,620 Increase .. .. • • • • The Delta, which left to-day with the Bombay mails, conveyed £425,000 in specie. The New Danish Loa n is nominally quoted par to 2 prem., and although it seems to attract but little attention, the success of the operation is con sidered certain, the amount required in the first instance being only £500,000, and the balance, £1,500,000, remaining to be negotiated at some future period. The dealings in the Foreign and Colonial Pro duce Markets, during the last few days, have not been very extensive. Tea, however, has continued in fair request, at full rates, while sugars have slightly declined, particularly for inferior qualities. Coffee brought full rates, but rice, fruit, and spices exhibited little variation. For saltpetre there has been a more active inquiry, at enhanced prices, while tallow continued dull for both present and forward delivery. Two O'CLOCK. At Paris this morning, according to Reuter's telegram, French Rentes were 69f. 55c., 69f. 60c., —heavy. Very little change has taken place in the market for the English Funds, Consols for money and the sth proximo being 928 1, and 928 for the April settlement. Speculation is exceedingly inactive, but the dealings for transfer continue on a very _ limited scale. The New Three per Cents. and the Reduced are firm at 921 e ; Exchequer Bills are - flat at 2s. dis. to par; Bank Stock is 2372 and sl 239. Very little business has been recorded in the st:, Foreign Market, but prices have shown increased firmness. Spanish have shown considerable buoyancy ; the Passive have risen to 268 s ; the 1( Certificates to 91- 10 ; Egyptian Bonds are firmer at is 1001 ; Mexican at 321 33 ; Russian New Loan at 94/ ; Venezuelan New Loan , 59k; Tarkish 6 per t i Cents. have been firm at 90 ; do., 1858, 721; and Eißt4 do., 1862, 692. In the Railway Share Market a firmer tone has been apparent. London, Chatham, and Dover have improved £2, and South - Western s ss. North- 111 Westerns, Great Westerns, Great Easterns, North- 1 , Easterns, Berwick and South-Easterns are firm, the quotations being now ex dividend. st, The Foreign and Colonial lines have remained without any change of importance, Bahia and San et Francisco being dealt in at 21; Eastern of France, 211 ; Great Western of Canada, 13/ 8 ; East In dian, 1051 ; and Bombay and Baroda, 1048. Joint-Stock Bank and Miscellaneous Shares re st main at about previous prices. of et BRITISH FUNDS—ONE O'CLOCK. Bank Stock 239 7 3 / 4 3 per Cent. Reduced Annuities 3 per Cent. Consols Annuities New 3 per Cent. Annuities India Stock Ditto Debentures, 4 per Ct., Oct., 1863 100 k Ditto ditto Aug. 1864 or 66 100 t Consols for Account, March. 5 Exchequer Bills, £lOOO, 2/ per Cent 2 dis par Ditto £500 Ditto Small 1 dis par Liao Advertisod 1 par FOREIGN FUNDS—ONE O'CLOCK. Egyptian 7 per Cent Greek 5 per Cent., 1824-5, ex-Coupons 2ok 191 Ditto Coupons Mexican 3 per Cent Ditto Account Moorish Imperial 5 per Cent New Granada Ditto 2 pes Cent 331 Russian 5 per Cent., 1822, £ St — Ditto 3 per Cent., 1859 Ditto 5 per Cent. 1862 Spanish 3 per Cent Ditto Passive Spanish Cert. of Coup not funded Turkish 6 per Cent. 1854 — Ditto Account .. 90 Ditto 6 per Cent. 1858 Ditto Account... Ditto 6 per Cent. 1862 Ditto Account Venezuela, 3 per Csnt Ditto 6 per Cent., 1862 Dividends on the above payable in London. Dutch 21 per Cent., Ex. 12 Guil — Ditto 4 per Cent, Certificates TWO O'CLOCK. Consols ' Money Ditto Account 92a THE GREAT SHIP COMPANY. GENERAL MEETING-THIS DAY, The ordinary general meeting of the proprietors of this company was held to-day at the London Tavern; W. Barber, Esq., in the chair. The report having been taken as read, The CHAIRMAN said it would be recollected that at the last meeting it had been decided that the ship should be brought home as speedily as possible; that had been done, and the vessel had been placed on the gridiron in the Mer sey. Captain Paton was present, and would be happy to answer any questions that might be submitted to him. The engineer had made another report, since that which had already been published, which stated that the painting on the sicbs and bottom was in good con dition. It also had been ascertained positively that the in juries were confined to the outer skin, and consisted of small cracks in some of the plates, the openings in the centre of which wer e not more than two or threeinches. The directors had thought it advisable to advertise the next sailing of the vessel. (Hear, hear,) They had decided that she should leave Liverpool on the 4th of April, New York on the 25th of April, Liverpool on the 19th of May, and New York on the 9th of June, The directors calculated that the cost for repairs to the vessel at Liverpool would not exceed £2,000. It was clearly shown that the earnings of,the ship when the accident occurred were in creasing, and therefore the accident was much to be regretted. The balance sheet showed that of the amount authorised to be raised by debentures, on the 28th November last, the sum of £55,722 10s. had been subscribed, and by which the then existing second mortgage had been absorbed, leaving £9,277 10s. still to be raised, to complete the loan to £65,000, with which it was proposed to incorporate, on the 31st May next, the present first mortgage of £35,000; the loan of £lOO,OOO thereby created will then become a first and only charge on the ship. The direectors again appealed to those proprietors who had not yet contributed, to come forward at once and, by subscribing their quota, place the cmpany in a position by which their property might be restored to at least its original value. The in vestment was now one of a first-class description, and if the proprietors did not avail themselves of it the directors felt that it would become their duty to obtain the money, which they felt they would have no difficulty in getting. Mr. Goocx seconded the motion for the adoption of the report, which, on being put to the meeting, was carried unanimously. SHIPPING—This Day, LONDON, Feb. 27 —Wind this day at noon—South- Westerly ; moderate breeze, and fine weather, but cloudy at times. KINGROAD, Feb. 26.—Arrived--A. L. Mowe, from St John's, N.B. CARDIFF, Feb. 26.—Wind S.W.—Sailed—Heroine, for Monte Video. IionYnEAD, Feb. 2G.—Arrived—Rescue, from Liver pool for San Francisco ; Rita, screw steamer, from Liver pool for Ailboa. LEITH, Feb. 25.—Wind SM.—Sailed—Melbourne, for Melbourne. SHARE (BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.) Gas.vEsEND, Friday Morning. Arrived, Feb. '26—Teaser, and Sisters, from Guernsey ; Hendrieka, from Jamaica ; Emma, from Emden ; Dart, from Bruges ; Gills, from Dunkerque ; Volunteer, from New York ; Whitehaven Lass, from Guayaquil; Visurgis, from Callao; England's Rose, from Berbiee ; Emanuel, from Hookseil ; Elizabeth, from Guernsey ; H.M.S. Lord Raglan, from Alddlney ; . Bertha, from Grenaal : Dannebro, from Nestvid ; Alida Dik, Irem Groningen; Onkahara, from Gotten b ur g ; Angelina, from Hooksiel ; Treaty, from Dunkirk; Frithiof, from Helsingborg ; Constance, from Gesnaoitike;ci_Slnidetar,ofprooimitaFno, oot-Chow 'his Day THE SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING, F. LAW INT This Day. ROLLS COURT. ELLICE Y. ROUPELL. This was a case in which the plaintiffs - prayed that they might be at liberty to examine Alfred Douglas Harwood, of Copthall-court, City, and other witnesses, who could prove any matters tending to show or establish the due execution by R. P. Roupell and his wife of an indenture of Sept. 26,1853, and the right and title of the plaintiffs thereunder, and that such testimony might be recorded by the court in order to the perpetuation thereof. His Honour ordered the plea to stand for an answer with iberty to accept. COURT OP QUEEN'S BENCItI DR. CAMPBELL AND THE " SATURDAY REVIEW." In this case the Rev. Dr. Campbell, proprietor of the British Ensign, brought an action for libel against the publisher of the Saturday Review. Verdict for the plaintiff—damages, £5O. LORD MAYOR'S COURT. ;Before the Common Sergeant and a Jury.) BREAK DOWN OP AN ENGINE ON TILE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY AND DETENTION OF THE JUDGE, This morning considerable surprise was expressed at the lateness of the judge, whose non-arrival by half-past 10 caused some discussion in court. At about 10 minutes to 11, Mr. Chambers, Q.C., the Common Sergeant, arrived, and on taking his seat - on the bench, said " I must apolo gise for being so late, but an engine on the underground railway br,ke down and caused some detention." - -------- - Mr. Robinson—We are very glad to see that your lord ship has arrived safely. _ _ Several undefended eases were taken, and the Court then proceeded to try those which were defended. POLICE INTELLIGENCE—This Day. MARLBOROUGH-STREET. FORGING A BILL OF EXCHANGE,—Wm. James Taylor, a respectable looking man, was charged before Mr. Knox with forging a bill of exchange for X. 50 under tho following circumstances : Mr. Henry Passey, cap manufacturer, of 17, Little New port street, deposed that in the month of November or De cember, 1861, the prisoner called upon him and offered him a bill for £5O (produced), and asked him to cash it. He kept the bill and made inquiries, and left it with a Mr. Harding. It was drawn by Wm. James Taylor, and ac cepted by Thomas Harding and Sons, and was made pay able at the Argyle-place branch of the Union Bank. Mr. Horace Welsh Harding, of the firm of Harding and Sons, 108, Regent-street, said he managed the business of the firm, and the acceptance was not written by him or by his authority. The firm banked at the Union Bank. In 1861 he obtained a summons at this court against the pri soner, but he did not attend to it, and he had not seen him since, Mr. Agar, superintendent of the Windsor borough police, said he apprehended the prisoner, who described himself as an accoutrement maker at Kingsland. James Stevens, 27 C, stated that he received the pri soner in custody, when he said that he thought the matter was settled, as he bad done business with Mr. Passey seve ral times since. The prisoner made no defence, and was committed for trial. PARISH PROSECUTION OP BROTHEL-KEEPERS. —John Septimus Saul, described as a builder, 27, St. James's market, was charged before Mr. Knox with keeping a brothel at 32, Great Windmill-street; and Antonio Corton and Sarah Littleton, 8, George-court; Julius Lilienthal and Elisabeth Brinton, 4, Francis- street ; John Whitley and Victorine Whitley, 8, Great James street ; Ann Donohoe, 7, Great James-street ; and Mary Wood and Frances Jackson, Great Windmill-street, were charged with a similar offence. Mr. Allen, Carlisle-street, Soho, prosecuted for the parish authorities of St. James's, and Mr. Edward Lewis, Great Marlborough-street, defended some of the prisoners. Sergeant George Appleton, 26 C, deposed that he knew Saul as the keeper of the house 32, Great Windmill-street and Wood and Jackson as his servants. In answer to Mr. Lewis, the sergeant said he had seen Jackson at the house for the past two years. Mr. Allen said that Saul was not only the keeper of the house mentioned, but of several others of a similar descrip tion. Mr. Knox committed the prisoners to the sessions, fixirg the bail, Saul in £lOO himself, and two sureties of £5O; the servants at £4O each, and two sureties of £2O each. The whole of the other prisoners were committed to the sessions, as also was Sophia Campbell, 51, Rupert-street, subsequently brought up, bail being taken for them. Some of the prisoners were stated by Mr. Allen to be no torious brothel •keepers, and that they had kept their houses open in defiance of the attempt of the authorities to sup press houses of the kind in the particular localities. THAMES. BEEF AND BRUSHES.—Emma, Evans, aged 43, a very plausible woman, and described as a laundress, of No. 7, Carr-street, Limehouse, was brought before Mr. Selfe, on remand, charged with stealing a piece of beef and 19 brushes. A few days since a police constable named William Car ter, No. 78 K, was called upon by a butcher to take the pri soner into custody for stealing a large joint of prime beef, wllich he found concealed under her shawl, as she was leaving his shop, where she had been cheapening some meat. She threw herself on her knees and implored for giveness, declaring that she was a widow, with 7 fatherless children, and so far prevailed on the tender sympathies of the butcher, that he condoned the felony by receiving the price of his beef from the prisoner, whom he then released. Carter, however, determined to arrest her again, and his reason for doing so was that he found 19 new brushes in her possession. On being asked to account for them she first said they were made by her late husband, who was a brush maker, and that she was going to the shop of a rag dealer to sell them. She afterwards gave other accounts relating to her possession of the brushes. Mr. Henry Johnson, oil and colourman, of No. 2, Bull lane, Stepney, now identified 10 of the new brushes which he missed from his shop the day tie prisoner was taken into custody. The prisoner was in the practice of dealing at his shop. Carter said he had now 9 new brEslles in his possession which had not been identified. Mr. Selfe—And which I have no doubt have been stolen by the prisoner. They are all new brushes. Carter—They are, sir. The prisoner first said she was going to an oil shop to sell them, then to a rag shop, that her husband was a brushmaker, snd that her daughter worked at the trade. On reaching the station-house she said her husband was alive, and was a watchman. The depositions having been completed by Mr. Pyer, the chief clerk, the prisoner was asked ii she would plead or prefer a trial at the sessions. The prisoner (wringing her hands) --Oh, sir, lam inno cent, perfectly innocent. I bought the brushes of a man who lodged in my house four years ago. Mr. Selfe—What many lies you have told about the brushes. That is a no th er. Why n ine of the brushes are identified by Mr. Johnson. Are yon guilty or not guilty ? The prisoner —I am guilty of having them in my posses sion. I did not steal them. Mr. Selfe—Then, I shall commit you for trial. The prisoner—Oh, sir, I am guilty, guilty, guilty, guilty. I have seven small children. Mr. Selfe—And a terrible exatiple you have shown them. Are you guilty of stealing the nine brushes identi fied by Mr. Johnson or not. Don't plead if you wish to go for trial. The prisoner—l am guilty of the beef and brushes. Mr. Selfe—l have nothing to do with the beef. You stole that and paid for it. The prisoner—l am guilty, sir. Mr. Selfe—l convict you of larceny, and sentence you to three menthe' imprisonment and herd labour. You are a most artful and wicked woman, and you robbed the butcher of his beef, and then was allowed to pay for it. That ought not to have been done, and felons slould not be condoned on any pretence. .uthor of Barton," blic were riter, and 3 has not lees for mat with, !roes and ace in his , all show re nicely ternately us leader once, but !aye ones, Ho was t to know' it walked • Spvia erself the with let cannot ory turns :ed into a onception ;3 country It she was offended, " Speck d, on the tached to to declare had been ,ondon on ly in - the shore to . Thus he down its see of the longed to ) previous e hurried then at a , lip saw it rd. This at to take ide an ell ?, and bad 1 at this his sue- different , he fore• ne the un lash. The hawed his whaler by d hear no hey could. of depart the shore, ing them porant of aware be o send by Unfortu iinnaird's " In tha ibbon was ich Philip to give to ear's Eve. 1r the tnau red him." , that he id her not T that he on as poll' borne to Lfterwarda the wars my be ex" ;stinatio:. 7, found, to Kinnaird id on the I had no' y. Philip igerly mil -1 aright he res of the et attach- any mice of the be ;h feeling; litter team id let her ould base to another of deceP' y trouble° r sunehini nqd. Tie r ing hatred r involved [e and bit Beers ha d by long d burned l the pla ce .ven. For 1. By the runty of 'eit. Mr° , e e hildisilo 'hat a col' ORDiNARY SHARES AND STOOKS• Share Rallwa: 3.14. Bir., Wol., and Str. Val. ,1 al :5 1'.13-the and Tyne. ..... 1 a .0 Bost,Sleat,anuMid.Ce a it Bristol and Exeter .. • . 1( it Caledonian ............ 1( i 0 Cork and 8and0n...... a ;0 Cornwall .............. 10 Do A a 10 Do. B till6pc.pan.hss i , A gets no diA , ) , been paid to E. 1 a 10 Dublin & Belfast June. a ;5 Dun.,Perth,& Ab. Juno. a at Edinburgh & Glasgow. 1( at :Glasg. and S. Western. 1( st Great Eastern, Ord. stk 1( at Ditto A stock ...... 1( A Ditto East Anglian st 1( at GreatNorthof Scot land • 11 A G rea t Northern ...... .. •11 st Do A stock l4 at Do Bdo ll at Gt. 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York. and River Dun 9 IStaines,Wok.,andWok ;5 'Stockton & Darlington 15 Do 15 Do New, 1860 it Taff Vale. ,0 Do B 10 Do C 10 Ulster :5 Do ;.10 Do at Vale of Neath st Victoria sta. and Pim st Waterford & Kilkeuny st West Cornwall st W. Hartlepool Har.&R. st West Midland -Oxford at Do Newport at Do Hereford Clos i ng Business raid. • Price. done. QA 8 .-. 7 8 8i VO 116.117 61 7} 41 (3 13 14 83 20 106 108 49 50 46 48 24 25 127 123 129} L 36 138 102 104 671 f 110 1104 74 75 113 115 39 41 1011 1011 100 i 1014 45 46 13 14 [2B 129 1i lb 96 98 53 54 26 28 101 102 57 68 891 9Ci 111 114 1 1 li P I 16i 14 11i 11! 121 123 45 46 103 105 60 51 33 35 961 971 69 70 103 105 7 8 88i 39i 10 11 0 71 Si P 150 152 5 5} p 2$ Si p 29 31 42 44 37 40 97 99 661 7 108 j 1141 15 11 41 2 091 f 101 45} f 141 14 1251 54 3} 27 33 94k 1 a & 881 83 86 150 160 BRITISH POSSESSIONS. Railways Paid. all 100 O -atlantic &St Lawreuct .J Bom.,Barodadr.Centlno Gu. 5 per cent. - 0 Do. New ....... O Do. E. Shares.. . O Buffalo and Laxe Huron .0 Do. Preference ..•• • • Buffalo,Brant,&Godrich 10 6p. ct. bds. Aug. 1, 1872 O Do. do. July 1, 1873 O Do. do. June 1, 1874 I Clout astn 1, t Cape Town & Dock Seri' ock Mastn. Bengal gu. 5 p. c ck East Indian. gu. 5 p. c. O Do. do. G Ext O Do. do. do. Lek Grand Trunk of Canada O Do. Ist Pref. Bonds O Do. co. deferred—. O Do. 2d Pref. Bonds O Do. do deferred O Do. 3d P ef. stock 10 Do. do. deferred '' 10 Do. 4th Pref. sI o k 10 Do. do. deferred Gt.lnchaPenln.gma. s p.c Do. New gua. 5 p. c Do. January, 1562 t. South.of guaranteed 5 per cent. t. W t of Canada Shares Do. New .• .. . .... Do. 6 p.c. '73 with't opt. 10 Do. 5i p • '77-8.. .. l 0 Indian Branch Lin:sited ck Madras guar., 5 p. o. )ck Do. 4p. o. Extension )ck Dc. 4* do • • :0 Do. Fifth Extension. xk Nielb•Corn. 6p. o. Bncl, Melb. & Hobson's Bay. 10 Do. 7p. c. Siortg. Bds. W Newßrunswick Ganda Class A and B. N. Rl.C'da6 po lb t pi bds stock Scinde .• • • I pi 5t D p o o. . Delhi ti 20 Do. Punjaub 't st Do. Do. - ••• • ? ju t stock Do. Indus.. St . Flo.) 1 IG COLONIAL COVER. I CHTOon._6 p.c.ja Jti 12,17 t 00000 Do. 6 p. c. Ant! Do. 6 p. c. Mar. & Sept. Do. 6 p. c. Jan.&July. Do. 5 Inscribed stocl, Cape G.llope. 6 p c,187:. Do.Ap & Oct. 188( Do. 189( I Do. Jan. & July, 1891 Ceylon, N0v.1861, 6 p c ,Matritius 6 per cent Natal Gov. 6 per cent I IN ..B.Gov. 6 p.o. J a.&J uly I Do. 6p. c.Ap. & Oct. G ov. 5 p c.,186( I Do. sp. c.,1871 to 187( I Do. d0.,1888 &upwcir New Zealand 6 p. cent. Nova Scotia Gov. 6 p. c sterling, 1875 Queensland Gov. 6 p. c 'S. Aus G6p.c.1b73.& Vle.Gov. 6 p.c. Ja.(tJul) Do. to 6 p.c. AP.&Ont.. all 100 (100 ' 100 15 2 leo 1100 100 100 100 100 100 Closing Price. 64 66 104 105 1 P 7* 8 77 80 73 76 73 76 103 105 108 109 105* 106* 1054 1061 2 1p 81 1 204 21* 65 68 50 53 57 59 41 46 40 44 34 34 21 28 22 24 1044 105* 11 11 162 104 13 131 7i 7if 99 101 93 F 5 1 lip 1021 lu3 96 98 3 ;5 49 51 3 5 83 65 1051 10& 103 104 iP MEN i 9 [O3 104 98 100 Business done 1041 105} 1051 ; 52 1 57 131 f '1 SEC U Ina 1(17 103 106 106 108 9e 973 95 97 109 111 113 115 114 116 112 114 1002 971 1 110 112 IC9 111 1051 1061 1001 101; 100 101 On 1004 109 111 104 1074 11.0 112 110 112 108 110 11l 111! 1111 i i Liverpool Cotton Market---. This Day. (REUTER'S TEED:Aux.) LIVERPOOL, Feb. 27. Sales of the week 24,190 bales, including 2,860 on speculation, and 6,880 for export. Quotations of fair Orleans 251 ; Uplands, 231 ; Mobile, 241 ; Estimated Middling Orleans, 211; Upland, 211 ; Mobile, 21. Imports of the waek 18,217 bales. _ . Sales, to-day, probably abou; 3,000 bales. Market dull. The Price of Gold. The quotation of gold at Paris is (bout per mille pm., and the short exchange on London is '.5.20 per £1 sterling. On comparing these rates with the Eaglish Mint price of £3 17s. 104 d. per ounce for standard golf, it appears that gold is s lightly dearer in London than in ? ar i a. By advices from Hamburg the price of gold is 4221 per mark, and the short exchange on Londol is 13.51 per £1 sterling. Standard gold at the English Mint price is, therefore, about 8 -10ths per cent. dearer in London than in Hamburg ' The course of exchange at New Y)rk on London for bills at 60 days' sight is about 170 per celt., and the premium on gold is 54 percent. At these rules there is a profit on I the importation of gold from the Hafted States. PROGRESS OF CIVILISATION IN CHINA.—The Moniteur publishes a recent decree of the Emperor of China, preceded by a memoriallin which it is stated that General Tienn, who was concermd in the murder of the Abbe Neel, has behaved with cruelty towards the Chris tians, and that therefore he ouglt to be dismissed the ser i vice, lest he should again commit similar acts. The decree sanctions 11iN dismissal for the mous aboYQ urgod, BRITISH MI 2 ICambrian Consol. Gold{ 1 5d p 'Clitiord Amalgamated { 19 21fc ' Devon G. Cone. (Tavist )I 1 530 540 East Bassett (Illogan) 30 75 80 765 5 8 1 East Clogau Gold Ltd ss. 5d P al 'East Caradou 2.14.6 454 465 'East Cam Brea IF: 3.0.0 105 ( 0 5 WlRussel(Tavistk) 7.19.0 5 55 Gam.,lsSt.Aubyn(Gwen.), 574 17 19 Great South Tolgus l7s 6 ( 1 5 G. Wheal Vor (Helston 40 65 75 1 IGrenville Foot 8.12 50 52 LI ingston Downs 4.17.0 25 3 Lady Bertha Margaret (Uny Lelant, 95 34 36 Marke Valley.. 4 liyndy Iron Ore (Lim ) 25 1 4 el New Setun l9l 135 145 North Downs 24 25 35 1 N.Wli '1 Basset (Illo_can 2.17.0 35 4 North Wheal Crotty Par Consols (St. Blazey, 15 45 55 30 Providence (Uny Lelut.) 10.6.7 0 42 ,S outh Caradon(StCleer) 15 395 405 16. Cam Brea (lilogan) 5.15.6 24 25 - iS.Wheal Fran. (Mogan) 18.1! , .9 85 90 Stray Park 5 Tamar Silv.& Lead Min. 45 5 15 10 Fin Croft 9 18 19 West Basset (Illogan) l5 125 135 W Caradon (Liskeard) 5 31 33 West Seton Wheal Basset (Mogan) 55 65 70 Wheal Buller (Redruth) 5 60 70 Wheal Kitty (U.Lelant) 2.0.6 7 8 WhealLuthott Wheal 51aryAnn (Men ) 8 155 165 Wheal Seton WhealTreiawney (Lis.) 7 17 18 Wheal Union 3.17 45 55 PREFERENCE SHARES. Great Eastern, E. Counties, Ext. No. 1, 1085 Ditto, E t. No. 2, 1185 Gt. Western (verks & Hants Ext.), 45 per cent. red., 99 North British 5 per cent., 113 PREFERENCE SHARES AND STOCKS. London, Brighton, &c., 45 per cent., 1858, 1015 London and S. 45 per cent., 104 35 FOREIGN RAILWAYS. Antwerp and Rotterdam, 85 Bahia and San Francisco (lira.) gua. 7 per cent., 21 Eastern of France, 211 Great Luxembourg, 154 San Paulo gua. 7 per cent. 95 Southern of France, 31 FOREIGN MINES. Linares, 8 Santa Barbara Gold Mine (lim.), 5 - 5 Yudanamutana of S. Australia (11m.), 35 4 JOINT-STOCK BANKS. Alliance Bank of London and Liverpool (lim.), 24 Australasia, 81 Bank of Egypt, 255 Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China, 22 14 City, 94 English and Irish (lim.), 45 London and Brazilian (lim.), 305 London, B. Ayres, and R. Plate (Um.), 135 London Chartered Bank of Australia, 27 London and County, 425 3 London and Middlesex, 25 London and South African, 26'55 Oriental Bank Corporation, 5W Ottoman Bank, 42 5 Ditto, new, 115 Provincial of Ireland, 885 Union of Australia, 525 Union of London, 3 45 MISS CELLANEOUS. North(al u eLondonbruß British Gileneral at m ri n : a i a b n, Omnibus Mining in or i n ( m _ n: 2 . ) , 11 Pattern Post between England and France, ----,------ The rules of the patt ern p ost between -- France appear to be greatly misundersto . l y tteßt p i ub on to and it is necessary, therefore , to call 'vela a o t d his b co t u h n e trya i n io d , the following points: Ist. t e . x l e ih u e d all patterns articlesmust o n f o a t b., saleable 1 e o a f bie nintrinsicature nature, wearing n s Thi s could fairly ap parel, medicines, keys. and, indeed, whatever may have a vitnhatl2erudiaen.dsiTifcrheviestassloufoew. patternst h n e , from its mere use as a pattern; nor must the quantity of. any material sent ostensibly as a pattern be so great that it whether a money value or other, apart manufacturer's or it e pt considered reamrdsuoenstms naf a oro s krt ,hwnahuv bearoimnr whom they any writing yr this ground an the articles. and iaretthg theiol intended, ne r prides than 7oaf 3d. The patterns must be sent in covers open at the ends, BO as to be easy of examination. Samples, however, of seeds, drugs, and so forth, which cannot be sent in open covers, may be enclosed in bags of linen, paper, or other material, tied at the neck with string; closed bags, although transparent, wuet not In used icor this purpggoo 481 91 LB R IJA Y 27, 1863. THE INSU: POLAND, BERLIN, Feb. 26. In to-day's sitting of the Chamber of Deputies, Herr von Sybell presented the report of the committee nominated to inquire into the proposition of Herren Hoverbeck and Car lowitz, that the Government should be requested to main tain neutrality in the Polish insurrection, and disarm fugi tives from both belligerent parties entering upon Prussian territory. Herr von Sybell said that the Government could only choose between lamentable retreat and inconceivable dan ger, The chamber should solemnly disavow the policy of the Government. Graf von Eulenburg stated in the name of the Govern ment that the insurgents arrested near Thort had not been given up to Russia, but sent back across the frontier. The measures taken by the Government had contributed to lessen the insurrection. The statement that Prussian troops had entered upon Russian territory near Gallab was without foundation. Herr von Bismark said—" Tho Government has not been tale to state its views upon this important question. The proposition of Herren Hoverbeck and Charlowitz is sym pithetic with the insurrection, and the rumours current concerning the convention between Prussia and Russia are mythical. The Chamber must not form conjectures as to the purport of the convention from the refusal of the Ministry to communicate its contents. The Government cannot discuss a pending question in its full bearings upon European policy. The proposition of Herren Hoverbeck and Carlowitz has not attained its aim of overturning the Government. The convention stipulates expressly that the consent of the respective Governments is requisite upon each occasion of Russian or Prussian troops passing their own frontiers. The Government has not concluded any stipulations with Russia to which the expressions used by Earl Russell in the House of Lorde were applicable. Count Bernstorff was not acquainted with the text of the ormvantinn who» a nsafinnPti ahnnf if hp Marl Rnaaall. Tho Government has nothing to retract (Die Regierung hat nichts zuruckzunehmen.) This will become evident as soon as the text of the treaty shall have been made known." After a discussion lasting upwards of six hours, during which the policy of the Government was most vehemently attacked, the sitting was adjourned until to-morrow. WARSAW, Feb. 24. The rumour that General Mieroslawski had fled across the frontier is said to be unfounded. He has penetrated as far as Kolo, in the Government of Kalish, where his forces engaged the Russians yesterday and to-day. Langiewicz has crossed the Vistula, and is operating in the vicinity of Lublin. CRACOW, Feb. 26. Two engagements between the Russian troops and the insurgents are reported to have taken place. Of one, in which the Poles were commanded by Langiewicz, no details have been received. The other occurred near Kutno, where the Russians were defeated. The insurrection is again making progress in Podlachia. V ARSAW, Feb. 26. A band of 1,000 insurgents, hastening to join General Mieroslawaki, in the district of Wlodawek, has been en tirely dispersed; 100 of their number were killed, and 82 made prisoners. TARNoWIIz, Feb. 26. The Russian public functionaries of the frontier town of Niesdara arrived here at noon to-day, escorted by Prussian Hussars, bringing with them the town treasury and a quan tity of ammunition, together with their own private effects. The officials fled from Niesdara on to Prussian territory, in consequence of an order sent by telegraph from Kalish, signalling the advance of the insurgents. The situation of the insurgent forces on the 21st inst. is thus described in a letter from Warsaw of that date : "The main body of the insurgent troops is now in the government of Radom, from Staszow as far as Ojcow, two miles from Cracow, whither they were pressed by the manoeuvres of the Russian troops in the fights of Sando mir, Opoczno, Wonchock, Suchednioff, /cc. It was ex pected that the insurgents in the south would be soon forced to hazard a decisive battle, in consequence of the large number of troops continually being sent quietly by railway, as well as those which had been sent by the Ra dom road. The number of the insurgents in the southern district was about 4,000 or 5.000." The news from Warsaw comes down to the 22d inst., on which date the events at Ojcow, Miechow, and Michalo wice naturally formed the chief subject of conversation. A correspondent, writing on that elate. says : • me ()menu accounts are not wormy yr uuy confidence, and in consequence of the difficulty of communication with the places where the insurgents are assembled, news is ob tained from thence with great difficulty ; but it is perfectly clear that the insurgents have suffered a great loss on the Austrian frontier, the consequence and influence of which on the result of the struggle is not to be justly estimated. However, a general on the Russian staff has been known to express his opinion that in consequence of the way in which the insurgents are scattered about the country, and the de sultory mode of fighting they have adopted, an entire army corps will be necessary to quell the outbreak, in addition to the troops already in Poland. This may be exaggerated, but it is quite certain that numbers of insurgents are con tinually appearing in places, all well armed, besides having field pieces of the best description. This was remarkably the case at Przedore, on the Pillica, [ where a body of men maintained themselves for some days. But the most dangerous part of the affair for the Government is, that these bands of men reappear in places whence it was supposed they had been driven. A society of ladies is still in existence at Warsaw for the pur pose of providing linen, woollen jackets, stockings, lint, and other necessaries for those who are now in the field, and the activity these ladies show in their benevolent work is remarkable. Other ladies are continually going to the camp for the purpose of tending the sick, and several students of medicine and young surgeons have also left Warsaw to render their assistance to the wounded. It is stated as a most remarkable circumstance that the spot where the insur gent hospital is situated is unknown to the Government authorities. Bodies of military come to Warsaw every day from Russia, but in such small numbers that it would ap pear that the Russian Government had not many men to spare. which is confirmed by the circumstance that the guard, the choicest r ortion of the Imperial army, is cora ing." . The S i les i an Gazette contains the following from Mys lowita, dated the 22d inst.:-- " During the last few days so many incomplete or contra dictory accounts of the movements of the rebels have arrived here that but little reliance can be placed on them. These reports have probably arisen from the circumstance that the insurgents have evacuated the part of the country they occupied between Czenstochau, Olkusz, and on this side of the boundary near Granica, Sosnowic, and Modrze jow ; but it is at least certain that none of their body are in Dombrowa, where their camp has been raised. No authentic accounts of their whereabouts have been received. Olkusz has been occupied by the Russians." The arrival of Mieroslawski in the insurgent camp has been announced by telegraph, and it has also been stated on the same authority that he has been beaten by the Russians and forced to retreat. The Baltic Gazette, under date the 21st inst., has the following respecting this Polish chief : " He stands at the head of a body of troops some miles from Wloclawek. Yesterday a small affair took place between his troops and the Russians, at the town of Lowicz, near Nieszawo. The loss was not great on either side ; but a decisive battle is soon expected between his men and the imperial soldiers, as troops have already been moved so as to encircle him on three sides. Mieroslawski crossed the Polish boundary early on the 17th, between Streselno and Thorn. He has raised the standard of revolt in the circles of 'Wloclawek, Lipno, Plock, and K.onin, and other places. The Central Committee have sent a division of armed in surgents to meet him on the boundary, and these people re ceived him with loud shouts of joy. The importance of this event is not to be overlooked. The Polish revolu tionary party could not look for any better prospect for their cause than that opened by the convention between Russia and Prussia. They rely with certainty that this conven tion will awaken the sympathy of the French people for the Poles to such a degree that the French Government win feel compelled to interfere in favour of Poland, In this view they are making the greatest exertions to cause the revolt to assume the widest possible dimensions. This is the reason why Mieroslawski has resolved to take the com mand in chief of the insurgents." The Italian journals publish the following appeal from Garibaldi addressed to "The people of Europe" : Do not abandon Poland I Every people has a right to assist th's unfortunate notices, which is proving to the world what despair can do. Dis armed, deprived of the flower of its scribed or imprisoned, bending the neck under atnoumnseraonds army, it rises like a giant. The men leave the w or die ; the rush into the woods determined to conquheor aduct their young men, already prno. women spring upon the hired assassins w children and put out their eyes. Do not abandon Poland! Do not wait u ntil y ou are reduced to despair, as she is— our n eighbour's hous e be burnt if you wish to be dasosinsott leedit ynexting u ishing the confla g ration that consumes your OWII. ROUMBIIIB of the Danube , Magyars, Germans, Scandina vians, you are the warlike advance-guard of the peoples in the death struggle which is now taking place in the glorious land of Sobieski and Kosciusko. This struggle is the struggle of despotism against right ; it is a tragic episode of the theft committed by the three vultures of the North to the detriment of the liberty and the life of one of the mast considerable nations of Europe. It is the violence of brutal force against the tranquillity of the man who wishes to live peacefully by the labour of his hands ; violence which will continue while people think only of their stomachs and leave their unhappy neighbour under the yoke of the crowned butcher. Do not abandon Poland I Imitate at all events your tyrants--they do not abandon her; the valiant Hungarians afford a recent proof of this. Victorious over Hapsburg, they were crushed by her northern accomplice. And thou, guardian of the Alps, head of Europe, descend ant of the men of the Grutli, throw the republican rifle into the balance of Europe, and thou wilt see what it weighs. It is for free people now to establish order in the world, dis turbed by the moribund desires of despotism. Do not abandon Poland I If we all assist her as we ought to assist her, we shall have fulfilled a sacred duty, and the world will be constituted in conformity with the welfare of the human race, then blessed by God. Caprera, Feb. 15, 1863. G. GARIBALDI. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. CITY BETTING.—This DAY. LIVERPOOL STEEPLECHASE. 12 to 1 agst The Orphan (taken) 12 to 1 agst Lincoln (offered) 14 to 1 agst Master Bagot (taken) 14 to 1 agst Emblem (offered) 20 to 1 agst Tho Dane (taken in force) 20 to 1 agst Satellite (taken) 25 to 1 agst Aubrey—(taken) LINCOLN SPRING MEETING.—THURSDAY. The change in the weather, which was windy and bleak, did not, however, operate in preventing a numerous attend ance, as on the opening day. There were five races for de cision, two of which—the Lincolnshire Handicap and the Hurdle Race—turned out surprises to the majority of backers of horses. The success of Manrico in the Trial Stakes on the previous day induced several to invest upon him, but the stable were not sanguine. From the disposi tion to « field"—on the part of the bookmakers—for the Hurdle Race, there was evidently something strong in the back ground, and the result proved the truth of their sur mises, for Satellite, the Liverpool Steeplechase favourite, was beaten before going half the distance. After the race 1,000 to 30 was offered against Satellite for the Grand Na tional. The following are details of the day's running : The Innkeepers' Selling Stakes of 3 sovs each, with 25 added, for two-yr-olds and upwards ; maiden and selling allowances. About half a mile. 9 subs. ' Mr. Lincoln's Estrelda, 4 yrs (£3O), Bst 61b (H. Taylor) 1 Mr. Willin's Smite, 3 yrs (E3O), 7st 111 b .. (T. French) 2 Lord Uxbridge's Hazard, 2 yrs (L 80), 6st (J. Grimshaw) 3 Mr. W. W. Baker's Astrologer, 3 yrs (£3 0), Bst (G. Fordham) 4 Mr. F. Balchin's Leotard, 3 yrs, 7st 91b (car. 7st 101 b) (H. Grfmshaw) 5 Mr. E. T. Bower's First Attempt, 3 yrs (£3O), 7st 61b (Clements) 6 Betting-5 to 2 agst Sanita, 7to 2 agst Estrelda, sto 1 agst Hazard, 6 to 1 agst Astrologer. The two favourites were in front to the commencement of the enclosure, where Estrelda came away, and won easily by four lengths ; two lengths between second and third ; a similar distance separated the third and fourth. The winner was bought in for 60 guineas. The Lincolnshire Handieap Stakes of :5 sovs each, 3 ft, with 89 added, for three-yr-olds and upwards; winners extra. One mile. 57 subs. Mr. W. Day's Manrico, 4 yrs, 6st 121 b (S. Adams) 1 Mt. T Hughes's Flash-in-the-Pan, aged, 7st 51b (T. French) 2 Lord Bateman's Peignoir, 4 yrs, 7st 61b (carried 7st 81b) (Challoner) 3 Mr. James Ward's Rapture,:s yrs, 6st 131 b (Whiteley) 4 The following also ran :—Libellous, Lopcatcher, Hubert, Drumstick, Honest Tom, Comet, Fontenoy, True Heart, Douche, Weatherwise,, The Norman, Henham Lass, and Revolver. Betting-3 to 1 agst Hubert, 7to 1 agst Libellous, Bto each agst Flash in the Pan and Manrico, 12 to 1 each ags. Lopcatcher and Peignoir, 15 to 1 agst Fontenoy, 100 to 6 agst Henham Lass. Libellous jumped off in front, but suddenly stopping after doing about 200 yards, left the lead with Manrico, close to whom followed Rapture and The Norman, Revolver (on the outside) and Hubert (on the rails) being the other pro minent animals before approaching the first turn. At the bend for home Lopcatcher, Peignoir, and Flash in the Pan joined the leaders in the middle of the ruck; the favourite, immediately after holding out signals of distress, was al most the first horse beaten at the distance. Half way up little Adams sent Manrico further in advance, and at the instant he was challenged on either side by Peignoir and Flash in the Pan, whom he shook off, and won by a length and a half; four lengths between second and third; Rap ture a bad fourth; Lopcatcher was fifth, and Revolver and Weatherside, side by side, next. The Scurry Stakes of 3 soya each, with 20 added, for all ages ; winners extra. Half a mile. 13 subs. Mr. Flutter's Mrs. Somerville, 3 yrs, 7st (J. Grimshaw) 1 Mr. Baker's Confusion, 6 yrs, Bst 6lb (Reeves) 2 Mr. Savile's Prologue, 4 yrs, Bst (Lynch) 3 M.. wi e l,i;,,zall's Hilly Grove, 3 yrs, Gat 111 b The following also ran :—The Norman, Honest Tom, Antar, Sanita, First Attempt, and Corydon. Betting-5 to 2 agst Mrs. Somerville, 4to 1 each agst Antar and Prologue, 9 to 1 agst The Norman, 20 to 1 each agst Honest Tom and Sanita. Confusion slightly led Mrs. Somerville to the distance, the pair being closely followed by Antar and Prologue. Immediately after passing the distance post Mrs. Somer ville went to the front, and won by a length, half a length between second and third, and Hilly Grove, who came with a rush, finished a good fourth. The Handicap Hurdle Race, of 6 sovs each, 3 ft, with 25 added, winners extra. Two miles, over six hurdles. 31 subs. Mr. Wallace's Lincoln (bred. in America), Knott) aged, 9st 101 b (J. 4l Mr. W. W. Baker's Sinking Fund, aged, lOst (John Nightingall) 2 Mr. W. Hedley's Hetman, 6 yrs, 9st 61b .... (J. Potter) 3 Mr. Wadlow's Pot Pouri, 4 yrs, lOst (W. White) 4 Mr. F. Martin's Satellite, aged, lOst 21b Mr. Beauclerk's Furious, 6 yrs, 9,t 91b.... (Woodhouse) 6 Betting-6 to 4 agst Satellite, 9to 4 agst Lincoln, sto 1 agst Pot Pouri, 100 to 15 agst Sinking Fund. Lincoln jumped away first and passed the stand clear of Sinking Fund, who was followed by Satellite, Hetman, Furious, and Pot Pouri, in the order mentioned. Going up the hill, after passing the stand, Sinking Fund improved the pace, and went in front of Lincoln, and running under the Windmill Brow Satellite received some punishment from his owner, and at the brick kilns fell hopelessly in the rear. At the flight of hurdles beyond the br;ck kilns Lincoln again assumed the lead, maintained it to the finish, and won by three-quarters of a length, six lengths between second and third. The Lincolnshire Hunt Steeplechase, of 5 soya each, with 50 added, for maiden horses that have not won a steeple chase, hurdle race, or flat race, that are bona fide the pro perty of residents in Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Not tinghamshire, or Yorkshire, that have been regularly hunted all the season, and that have not been in a train ing stable during that time, for 4-yr-olds and upwards, gentlemen riders, professionals 71b extra, winners extra. About three miles. 31 subs, Mr. C. Mottram's Victress, aged, 12st 31b .... (Owner) 1 Mr. Parker's.. Rook the Gardener, 4 yrs, llst (Mr. Skipworth) 2 Mr. Walker's Tarpuin (h b), 6 yrs, 12st 31b (Mr. G. Walker) 3 The following also ran :—Litigation, Gertrude, Confi dence, Newark, Moir Antique, Miss Joyce, and Fanny. Betting-7 to 4 agst Rook the Gardener, 4to agst Con fidence, 6 to l agst Tarpuin, 7 to 1 agst any other. Won by two lengths, three lengths betweeß second and third. Fanny fell. Bank of England Return.—Yesterday. An Account, pursuant to t cap. 32, for the week ending ci Feb., 1863: ISSUE DE3 otes issued ......X28,370,210 the Act 7th and Bth Victoria un Wednesday, the 25th day .4.RTMENT. Government Debt £11,015,1C0 Other Securities 3.634,900 Gold Coin & Bullion 13,720,210 Silver Bullion £28,370,210 X 28,370,210 BANKING DEPARTMENT. oprietors' Capi tal £14,553,000 Rest Publics Deposits (in cluding Exche quer, Savings' Banks, Commis inissioners of Na tional Debt, and Dividend Ac counts) 7,901,658 Other Deposits 13,367,153 Seven Day and other Bills 598,773 Government Secu rities (including DeadWeightAn nuity) X11,043,079 Other Securities 18,569,0t0 Notes Gold and Silver 693,88 6 Coin X:39,759,120 j W. £39,759,120 MILLNR, Deputy Cashier. Fcb. 21 Foreign Nail Packet List. MAILS DUE. ---- A us'aalia and Mauritius, via Southampton. via Marseilles .,,Mar. 15. Brazil and Cape Verds, by British packet. Mar. 6. Cape of Good Hope, Ascension, and St. Helena—Mar. 3, China, Penang, and Singapore, via Southampton. Mar. 4. via Marseilles ...Feb. 27. Falkland Islands Gibraltar, via Southampton Feb. 25. India (Calcutta), and Ceylon, via Southampton Mar. 4. via Marseilles Feb. 27. India (Bombay), via Southampton via Marseilles Feb. 20. P0rtuga1.......... Malta, Egypt, and Aden, via Southampton Feb. 25. via Marseilles Feb. 20. Newfoundland .. Mar„7. Oporto and Vigo U. S. and British N. America, Ly Brit. packet.... Feb. 26. Teneriffe by U.S. 31 ar :It packet.... by Canadian packet. Feb. 20. W.C. of Africa, Madeira, and Feb. 28. Mexico .. All parts of 'West Indies, including Chili , Peru , I Feb, 26. California, and British Columbia , ' ......... • M ar B a hamas, via New York The Marriag, e of Wales, Yesterday again a deputation from the Royal Reception Committee of the Corporation of London, composed of the Lord Mayor and several or the magistrates and Common Councilmen, had on in terview with the Lord Chamberlain to urge the abandonment of an order by the Home Secretary to the effect that on the entrance of the Princess Alexandra and the Prince of Wales into London. their Royal Highnesses shall be in the front and van of the pageant, and that the Lord Mayor with the rest of the corporation and other official per sonages who may take part in the reception shall follow, and not conduct them. They are said to have pressed upon Lord Sydney a variety of ob jections to such an arrangement, but chiefly the public disappointment which would be caused by any attempt to hurry unnecessarily through the metropolis the illustrious personages whom untold thousands of people will assemble to witness and welcome, and in whose reception in a manner be coming the dignity and importance of the occasion the Corporation aro prepared to expend money to an unlimited amount. They are also understood to have urged the propriety of the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs, with the other members of the Corpora tion, conducting the Prince and Princess through the city, and so leading the way, instead. of following them. Any other arrangement, they submit, would be to put the cart before the horse, and be simply ludicrous ; and, if that be insisted upon, they are determined to take no part in the procession, much as they would deplore such a result and the violence done to their sentiments of loyalty and devotion. Lord Sydney, and still more, Sir George Grey are said to have been averse from changing the proposed order. The deputation took their leave, and afterwards reported +l , - Lesoic to rim nyytu neuepuou kAmmtttee, sitting at Guildhall, who were deeply disappointed. This body, 42 in number, is composed of the Lord Mayor, the Sheriffs (of London and Middlesex), with 13 of the Alderman, the rest being C0M11740/1 Councilmen. The proposal of the Committee is understood to be that the Master and Wardens of the twelve principal Livery Companies, the Court of Lieutenancy, or a deputation of them, and the Corporation of London, headed by the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs, shall conduct the Royal per sonages through the city; that the great body of the civic authorities, formed in order on London bridge, shall await there the arrival of the Prince and Princess, and be prepared to move on without delay or confusion as their Royal Highnesses, on he way from the Bricklayers Arms station, appear in sight. Assuming a contrary arrangement, it is argued that the Corporation would have to wait un til the Prince and Princess had passed and then form in order as well as they could in the rear of the procession, that confusion and possibly accidents might happen, that in the end some considerable part of the retinue might be left behind, and the whole cavalcade be divested of dignity and decorum. To a man, the whole Reception Committee are said to have opposed the arrangement of Sir G. Grey, and before separating to have passed a resolution authorising the same deputation to seek an inter view with Lord Palmerston on the subject, with the view, if possible, to prevail upon him so to modify the arrangement of the pageant as to bring it into conformity with the usage observed on kindred occa sions, and, above all, as they believe, to conduce to the enjoyment of the people. Should this overture fail, they are prepared to summon a Special Court of Common Council on Sa turday to recommend that the Corporation refrain altogether from taking part in the reception. The proposal of the Home Secretary as to the order of the procession is extremely unpopular out of the Corporation as well as in it, and was yesterday the subject of much adverse comment. The Chancellor of ,the Exchequer on Tariff Reform, To a memorial presented to him by the Liverpool Financial Reform Association, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has just returned the following reply— -• an , s 4, LILLIS bc.ret.ti., xeo. 20. Sir,—l am desired by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to acknowledge your letter of the 18th inst., sending a printed copy of a memorial signed by the vice-presidents of the Financial Reform Asso ciation, and pointing out certain abolitions of duties of Excise and Customs which in their opinion would be generally beneficial. " Mr. Gladstone desires me, in the first place, to observe that he is not aware of having de scribed the expenditure of the country as pro fligate and enormous,' or of having charac terised it by either of those very strong epithets— although he has, on various occasions, expressed re gret that the temper of the public mind during recent years, had been less inclined than formerly to the maintenance of a strict economy in dispensing the sums necessary for the honour and safety of the country, and for the general efficiency of the public service. " Mr. Gladstone is not able to hold out any ex pectation that the number of articles subject to Customs duty in this country can, within an early period, be greatly reduced, those of them which produce small amounts being retained on the tariff, not for the sake of the proceeds, but in order either to countervail duties levied on the correspon ding commodity produced at home, or to prevent evasion of the more important heads of Customs revenue. " With respect to the petty charges on trade, I am desired by Mr. Gladstone to refer you to the evidence given by himself during the lest aesslon. of Parliament, before the committee on that subject. " With regard to the r ecommendations of the association, that various important duties should be repealed or reduced, I am directed to state that the time is drawing near when it will be the duty of her Majesty's Government to estimate the revenue and charge for the ensuing year, and to make such recommendations to Parliament us the probable balance may permit. In the meantime, the Chancellor of the Exchequer is happy to be favoured with the views of those who have in for mer times contributed to promote the passing of beneficial measures, or who have paid attention to the important subject of taxation.—l remain, sir, your obedient servant, " JAMES F. STUART WORTLEY. " C. E. Macqueen, Esq., Secretary, Liverpool Financial Reform Association." THE ACTON MURDER. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SITN. SIR,—As the advantage of publicity in the columns of The Sun is so often generously granted to well authenticated cases of misfortune, may I Ask the favour of being allowed to call attention to the following ? Within the last few weeks a police-constable named Davey, doing duty in the village of Acton, was called from his evening meal and barbarously mur dered at the threshold of his own door. An intimate acquaintance with the haunts and habits of the most dangerous characters of the district, and a painstaking zeal in bringing many evil-doers to justice, are the only coneeiva g b i l n e g circumstances which could have provoked so atrocious a crime. By his death, so awfully sudden,a poor woman has become a widow, and in one moment the means of support are cut away from her. The character of the widow has hitherto been so exemplary as to give her in creased claims to the fullest sympathy, and, with the view of aiding her own future exertions, sub scriptions have been commenced for purchasing a small annuity for her life. Feeling persuaded that this intention only requires to be more generally known to secure for it the aid of many benevolent persons, I trust I may have your permission to lannounce that subscriptions B will be t iehankd fully re ceived by Messrs. Ransom, ouver, an Co., bankers, Pall - mal l East; the Union Bank of Lon don, Temple-bar; the Rev. Edward Parry, Rectory, Acton ; Mr. G. F. Hinchcliffe, East-lodge, Acton ; Mr. William Banting, Terrace, Kensington, and Your most obedient servant, JAMES BIRD. Phcanix lodge, Brook-green, Hammersmith, February 27.