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JOHN CATTLEY, Deputy Chairman. .......he_Subscribers. is now openfor _____ the accommodation of SUPERIOR CANDLES. •'• AVM WS CANDLES, old. per lb.; Wax Candles, Is. 2 d•+ fine Wax Is sd• ; extra fine Wax-vrick meulds, 7d. ' ; Transparent Wax, 2s. ; Composite, Is.; genuine Sperm, 2s. ; genuine Wax, 2s. 3d; Yellow Soap, 465., 525., Windsor and 58s. p er 1 121bs. ; Mottled, 60s. an d 645. ; Windsor, , Is. 4d. Burst' per packet • Palm Is. 4d. ; old ls. 25. 6d 9cl. ; Camphor, 2s. ; Almond, •, • superfine S ea li ng Wax, 4s. 6d. pe r 114 ; genuine .., °perm Oil, 6s. per g a ll on ; S o l ar Oil, 3 s . 6d. For ca sh. At D AVIEg'S old- esta bli shed warehouse , 63, St. M art in ' s -lane, opposite New Slaughter's Coffee-house. EXTRACT from the FOURTEENTH SHEET of TESTI MONIALS in favour of pARR'S LIFE PILLS, which are acknow ledged to be all that are required to conquer diticase, and prolong life. From Mr. J. SMITH, Glasgow. " GsanamEN,—l have been troubled for years with a dreadful Palpitation of the heart, accompanied with great nervousness and debility, for which I have tried everything you could mention, all to no purpose, till I heard of PAR R's wonderful LIFE PILLS, and a friend of mine desired me t try them, which I did. I bought them of Mr. Nelson, and I am happy to say that a box of them has co mPletely restored me. If this will do anything to help your efforts you can make use of it. " I remain yours, respectfully, JAMES From M r. HE NRY B 4.RBER, Drug ` ggist, Kn SMITH." utsford. " To the Proprietors of Parr's Life Pills. Ivi" GE NTLEDIEN,—I forward you a case below, which Mr. T. CASH Psbes to have published ; he speaks wonderfully of PARR'S fe r lLLs, and Heels assured they have been the means of saving his li. We have also additional testimonials from respectable farmers in this neighbourhood. aflii ct n ed nA w a iti S i t a a ' —‘ 'have been for the last two y ears dreadfully cough and pain in the che s t, so th at I could scarcely eathe the least p o rtion of food without causin g great pa i n i n my to c st, ends ho rtness of breath, with a v i o l en t coug h , not b e i ng able lie down for nine months; having had the advice of several n 'edinni men, without deriving any benefit, I was advised by a friend to try PARR'S PILLS, but having tried so many patent Medicines, I thought I might as well throw stly money away. I began to think nothing would cure me ; I was fast wasting away with a violent pain in my head; at last my friend got me a box from yeur shop, I tried them, b e i ng and advised me to try them, so so strongly recommended, according to the direction, and before I had taken one box, I fbund so much relief that I tried another, and am new happy to say I am as well as ever I was In my life, and shall always have a few doses by me, for they are wonderful. _ (Signed) "Witness—John Thorpe." " THOMAS CASH. " Mr. PARRY has been afflicted with sore eyes for twelve years, and has tried everything he could hear of without the least oenetlt, but since taking two boxes of PARR'S PIL NS, his eyes are quite well, and have been for some time. "Mrs. SMITH has been troubled with a p a i n i n h er h ead for many years, has had the most respectable medical advice, without r eceiving any benefit ; is quite recovered since she has taken three boxes of PARR'S PILLS, which are worth a sovereign a box to persons troubled with a sick headache; I shall always have a 4 1 ) 1'ly by me. " These cases I have selected from a number of others, and can rel y upon them as being correct. I shall feel great pleasure in g i 'inß every information to any person who may favour me with aeall. at " I am, Gentlemen, your obedient s ervan t , . t ,.. ri titford, J une 30, 1942." " HENRY BARRER, Druggist." Ir7lerti:lrt.o.j. LWOODWARD, Chemist, Bridgewater. ~ oii, .., . fun lit ,' I ' L loixts,—lf the enclosed leti..:r is of service, you are at publish it, the man seems rather to wish for the i'llblication of his case.' " I am, Gentlemen, yours obediently, J. L. WOODWARD, Chemist, 14.,11(1:;.; L th x e ma P N rGprietors of Parr's Life Pills. an a wish to b beefit I have received by the use of OLD " PILLS, i nduces me, out of gratitude to the Proprietors, m mist t o t use to the whole world, to add ano th er test i. !‘‘ '!esrs t he numbe rs you have already received. For the last ~ have been l abouring under a complication of disorders 8,--:y head and stomach I think I may vesture t o sa y I h ave not m r n hour's cessatio n o f pa i n during the time. My sense of "g WAS entirely gone, and the most agreeable perfume or the Most intolerant stench were equally indifferent tome. I have had the advice of several surgeons and medical men, both in this tow n and others, but without the least benefit, and I had dispaired of ever again regaining my health, in fact co I y life was becoming burdensome to me, until fortunately heard of the many cures which your valuable Pills had ef fected. I purchased a box of Mr. Woodward, druggist, and before I had taken the whole I was completely cured, and have never experienced the slightest symptoms of its return. I have recommended them, and shall do so, as I feel I cannot do sufficient for the benefit I have received.-1 am, Gentlemen, your obliged and grateful servant " HENRY NASH . "Bridgewate r, J une 13, 1842. " From Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMS, Stourport. " To the Proprietors of Parr's Life Pills. GENTLBMICV,—When I was appointed your agent for the sale of PARR'S PILLS, I did not anticipate a large sale for them, there being so many kinds of Pills already before the public; bet I am happy to inform you that I have sold nearly 1,000 boxes, and require a fresh supply. Numerous are the cases of relief being afforded in rheumatic, asthmatic, and liver complaints, sick head. ache, coughs, colds, and diseases of the stomach and digestive organs, by taking these pills. Medicine which produces so much good to the human frame, and helps to prolong life, should be uni versally recommended. Send me one gross by the earliest con veyance. —I am, Gentlemen, your obedient servant, "Stourport, Mar o h 5 , 10 42. " GEORGE WILLIAM S. From Mr, S. SMEDLEY, Bookseller, Sleaford. "To Messr s . T . R o b erts and Co." Sleaford, Jun e I st, 1 042. "GENTLENtne,—I beg to announce to you (and it is a duty I owe the public), that the demand for PARR'S LIFE PILLS con tinues to increase daily, and why ? let the following case amongst many others testify :—JOHN GREEN of this place has for many years been afflicted with an asthma of the most painful kind, for which he has had the advice of as many medical men as there are pills in one of your boxes, but, after taking, at stated periods, only three boxes of PARR'S PILLS, he declared to me this morning, that now he could sleep from nine o'clock at night till seven in the morning, although for the last two years he had never laid down in bed, but was obliged to be propped up with pillows to enable him to breathe at all.--I am, Gentlemen, your's respectfully, " S. SMEDLEY, Bookseller,&c." From Mr. THOMAS GOODE, Congleton. " Congleton, July 12th,1842. "G ENTLEMEN,—At the request of Mrs. Ellen Frost, of this place,l beg to hand you the accompanying testimonial for publication " I believe she has received infinite benefit from taking PARR'S LIFE PILLS, and is anxious that others suffering from similar disease should b e ind uce d to avail themselves of the same means of recovery." —I am, your most obedient servant, THOMAS GOOD E. 'To th e P roprietors of Parr's Life Pills. " OPNTLEMEN-1 beg to tender my warmest thanks for the great benefit I have derived from your invaluable medicine. I had for nearly t wo years been in a state of consumption, and was under the care of several eminent medical men, but could obtain no re lief. After taking three small boxes of your celebrated pills, lam baPPy to say I am completely restored to health, and am now fol lowing my usual employment. I beg you will make this acknow. lodgment public for the benefit of others similarly afflicted. I shat be happy to answer inquiries, either made personally or by letter (Pos"t paid).—l am, Gentlemen, yours respectfully, Witness —JAMES FROST. " ELLEN FROST. "July 11th, 1542." CA UTION —BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. In order to protect the public from imitations, the Hon. Corn rnissioners of Stamps have ordered the words " PARR'S LIFE PIL LS" to be engraved on the Government Stamp, which is Pasted round the sides of each box, in white letters on a red ground. Without this mark of authenticity, they are spurious. Sole Proprietors, T. Roberts and Co., 9, Crane-court, Fleet strev in et a , rd L s, on,lo :and s o ld w h olesale, by their appointment, by Fe E. 67, St Paul's Churchyard; also by Barclays a n d S ons, rrgdon. street ; and Sutton and Co., Bow Churchyard; and retail by at least one agent in every town in the United Kingdom, a nd hi' most of the respectable dealers in medicine. Price Is. lid., 2s. 9d., and family boxes I Is. each. Full directions are given with each box. G RATIS.—.` The Life and Times of Old Parr," who lived to he 152 years of age, 32 pages, with fine engravings, anecdotes, Poetry, &c., and R emarks on Disease, Health, and the Means of ..,rn‘nnSing Life, may be had Gratis of all Agents for the sale of LIFE PILLS ....... w ~_ ~,, rte, 7 , : ),,,, 8 , Tr.k.' l it t . if;;...740,!....i.W ~ . r, .. ,1 , ,, ..-• a... 1' 7 , ei, 1 t , , ' \'`, ',i•,.. ... - tf (V,4ki.i4 ...a-I'4qt .• , . ''' ' 1 S ' A r .;-/' , ''' i _-----, -fie 4 . - o. V — i o 4 Bll e , --: • , 7'•• i' • 11 LONDON, FRIDAY -1 ENI S THE SUN is Published EVERY MORNING a t FIVE O'CLOCK, i n Ti me t or th e EARLY TRAINS and TOWN DELIVERY a SECOND: EDITION (Evening Sun) is Published :n Time for the AFTERNOON TRAINS and a THIRD EDITION a t SEVEN- 07 cLocE, or rosy, containin g PARLIAMENTARY and all other NEWS in LONDON up to that flour. ADVERTISEMENTS INSERTED i n ALL THE THREE PAPERS, Morning, Noon, and Eight, thereby insuring a TOWN and COUNTRY CIRCULATION, at ONE CHARGE. PUBLICATIONS. THE EMANCIPATION OF INDUSTRY. This Day are Published, TRACTS ON THE EMANCIPATION OF INDUSTRY. mination. And if these causes be already at work—if at Lahore the Minister is viewed with jealousy and hatred—if another revolution is ap prehended, which to the suddenness of the former one may add the atrocities of 'greater bloodshed and the perils of further change—if already the inhabitants are flying for security into the British territory —if at Peshawur there is dread of an Affghan invasion—if' in Sinde a savage insurrection is apprehended from a half-conquored people—if at Gwalior are felt the embarrassments and the per plexities which have never failed to hamper the minority- of an Eastern despotism —if all these elements of trouble are at work in the independent States, we do not see how they can otherwise than re-act upon those which are either allied or tributary to us. Sooner or later the flame of discord must burst forth; nor will the danger of the conflagration be confined to the scene of its origin. To be prepared, then, is not only wise, as against any danger; but it is at once wise and merciful to make such prepa rations as will defend our Indian possessions from the insolence of rash aggression, and, if they do not succeed in preventing a war in the north western parts, will at least succeed in bringing that war to an honourable and happy termination. We do not desire for this country territorial aggran dizement; but when we look to the condition of the native population of India—when we contem plate what may be done—much more,alas Lthan that which has been do ne —b y bringing them in contact with English habits, opinions, and sen timents—by emancipating them from the yoke of caste, from the mock servility to their pageant Princes, from the tyranny of exacti on , an d the spoliation of usury—when we see the poor inhabitants of a troubled district running for se curity into the English possessions, as into a place of safe refuge —we certainly do recognise, - not only the State policy, but we may even call it, the social philanthropy of those demonstra tions which are intended to repress insurgent Ameers, to control the Court of Lahore, and to intimidate the successors of Scindia, by a bold ness and a vigour such as wrenched the sceptre from the hand of Surajah Dowlah, stemmed the might of Hyder Ali, and crushed the marauding violence of the Mahrattas. CHRONICLE.—An able and well-timed pamphlet has just been published by Ridgway, until the title of" What is to be done? or, Pre sent, Past, and Future." The question is one that the whole kingdom is beginning to ask, We firmly believe that no five minutes' conversation on public affairs takes place in any part of the empire without its occurrence. No year within the memory of this generation has opened upon a mass of political embarrassments so intricate, so dangerous, so perplexing, as those which now sur round and menace the Government of the country. It is a time for hearing any man who can give a word of seasonable advice; and the writer of the pamphlet before us, whoever he may be, is evidently qualified, by knowledge, sagacity, and earnestness, to give counsel worthy of attention. His work displays an intimate knowledge of the politics of the last twenty years; the style is brilliant and forcible, and the matter so abundant that it would supply themes for many articles. He treats first of men, and then of measures. This is the right order at such a time as the present. When the crisis is sharp, and life is in peril, the first question must be, who is qualified to pre scribe ?—who has shown the capacity to cure? Morever, it is an indispensable part of prudence, in such cases, to inquire what each set of men professes to do, what it has always been trying to do, and what it has successfully done ? After some remarks on the break-up of the old Tory party in 1827, and of the singularly unsuccessful Administration of the Duke of Wellington, the author of the pamphlet sketches the history of the memorable ten years of Whig Gover nmen t. He describes, briefly and fairly, the unequalled combination of great measures by which that period was distinguished, and in doing so recalls much which, with the proverbially easy oblivion of benefits received, men have been too ready to forget. Assuredly no other Ministry ever took its place in history with so splendid a series of legislative triumphs. To say nothing of the repeal of the Test and Corporation Acts, or of Catholic Emancipation, which were virtually carried by the same party, when in opposition, against the will of the Tory Government, we had Parlia mentary reforms—abolition of slavery—munici - pal reform—the establishment of national edu cation in Ireland, and its commencement in England—English and Irish Church reforms— punishment of death reforms—poor-law reform —postage reform—law reforms—pension-list re forms—abolition of sinecures—diminution of placemen and patronage—reduction of seven millions of taxes, leaving, on the whole, a ba lance of surplus revenue over expenditure, and, when large necessary expendit u r e f or a ti me destroyed that surplus, an attempted taxation reform, involving the abolition of all monopolies and protections. Nearly every one of these reforms brought the Government into hosti lity with some corrupt interest; and, by con• tinual collision, it grew weaker from day to day. The feelings connected with private in terests are more constant, intense, and effec tive in their operation, than those arising from public benefits; and every year of Whig Government added to the number of those who had the strongest reasons to wish, and scheme, and struggle for its downfal. Mean while the popular enthusiasm, which had floated the Reform Bill over every obstacle, was ebbing away, and the old Tory interests were emerging from the tide, and gaining prominence daily. At length the Tory Government was restored by the grand coalition of monopoly interests, which defeated the Whig budget. But what is it, and what is its position ? The author of the pam phlet gives a masterly answer to this question. He commences with a felicitous portrait of Sir Robert Peel, which will be found elsewhere, and every trait of which deserves the attentive con sideration of those who feel the least interest in the character of the Government. He then goes on, and makes good every allusion in the sketch by proofs in detail, which, taken all together, amount to a demonstration, absolutely irresistible of the essentially unstatesmanlike character of the Prime Minister, We can hardly imagine any stupidity so opaque, any party pre judice so callous to unwelcome impressions, or any subtlety of evasi on so re fi ne d, as to unt the edge or resist the force of this calm and logical exposition. We recommend a careful perusal of it to all Members of Parliament, as a preparation to the discussions on the address. But what is the main source of weakness in the present Government? It lies in the fact that the Government is, from its party position and history, even if not—which may be doubted— from inclination, stationary and repressive, while the public mind is advancing. The Whig Go vernment showed itself fully cognizant of the wants of the time. It might not have advanced as fast as many wished, but its movement was onward, and its principles were those of pro gression. It gave the great example of a progressive Administration, and so created a powerful public opinion, which will not be content with a Government that is not progressive. The old vessel, which only moved by tacking right and left, as the winds of party blew, now feels the applica tion of a novel and tremendous power. The Captain, in despite of a mutinous crew, tries to shape his course according to the new circum stance, but be either does not know how, or is not permitted to adapt himself to the unusual but irresistible impulse. It is evident that a new head and new hands are necessary to avert ship wreck. The management of public opinion has become, what the management of the House of Commons was formerly, an art of primary im portance to every Government. But how is it possible that this eminently active and expan sive principle should ally itself with the inert policy of such a Cabinet as the present ? How is it possible that a man like Sir Robert Peel, who has spent his life in short sighted endeavours to prevent the inevitable triumphs of public opinion a man whose chief title to be historically remembered is derived from a series of tardy and reluctant submissions to its imperative demands—should now, at the eleventh hour, evince the skill and mental ascendancy necessary to guide the move ment by which he has been hitherto so igno miniously driven ? No such moral miracle can be looked for. The Premier will still be the same fbotball of fortune that he has been. 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Dis sensions, overt and apprehended, treasons sus pected and punished, in Lahore; the collection of one large army at Agra, the meditated pro gress of the Governor-General to the Sutlej at the head of another; and his provision for the admi nistration of Bengal during his absence—all these indicate, if not a determination to carry war into the Purijaub, at least a conviction that a war must ensue, sooner or later, in that country, and that it is necessary to meet it with promptitude, vigour, and decision. We have hitherto de nounced all unnecessary invasions as unjust and immoral. In the case of India, they might also be with truth condemned as most impolitic. The vast number of nations already subject to us between the Indus and the Burhampooter, ren ders an accession of empire at once onerous and hazardous. We would prefer seeing the British possessions confined within their present limits to obtaining an extension of territory at the cost of justice, good faith, or the welfilre of the natives. But poli tical necessity is a stern and rigid despot. She disregards scrupulousness; she derides cau tion. Inflexible in purpose, and rapid in ,her execution, yet she is neither capricious nor wan. tonly unjust. She balances the good against the evil ; and though she may sometimes be re proached with doing a little wrong in order to compass a great right, she oftener waves a seem ing right to obtain a real and lasting good. She discountenances arbitrary aggression and preda tory conquests; but she still further discounte nances the indifference which provokes contempt, and the tranquillity which hoards up insult and war for a future day. What has been the history of our Indian possessions ? Has it not been a continuous series of involuntary acquisitions? Have we not been betrayed into hostilities by treachery or violence; from collision gained ter ritory and power; from success in the field formed profitable and honourable alliances; and on our pacific relations laid the foundations of greater glory and greater power ? Those who at first courted us from fear have turned against us in perfidy; and those whom we subdued once were lulled by our moderation into a disbelief of our resources and a contempt of our daring ; until, in self-defence, we were compelled to cas tigate perfidious friends, or to coerce rash and unprovoked enemies. From allies and con querors we became masters ; and those who found themselves neighbours to a new and grow ing dynasty invoked our assistance, and submitted themselves to our protection. The same cycle of treachery, aggression, and temerity was again re peated ; and at last, despise our sure protest, from a slip of ground on the coast of Madras, we ac quired the empire of Hindostan. 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Participation in profits, ascending and descending scales of premium, permission to retain one-third of the premium, which is charged as a debt against the policy. tables for the assurance of a sum payable in the event of death to the executors of the assured, or to himself upon the attain ment of the ages of 45, 50, or 60. TO EMIGRANTS, TO THE ATJSTRALASIAN COLONIES in particular, who are assured for the whole term of life, this Company offers the • dvantages of permission to proceed to, to reside in, and to return from those colonies without extra premium; and to pay their premiums there. r iE PAST, the PRESENT, and the FUTURE. ( A NEW YEAR'S ADDRESS.) The year has clos'd, with all its changeful scenes— Anil, lo! another era intervenes ; The year has clos'd upon a busy world, And a fresh page of life has time unfuil'il. The chiming bells, with intermingling hunt, Proclaim aloud—" Another year is come !" The year is clus'd, and we embrace the time To greet the public with a votive rhyme. For while with exultation we review " The Past, the Present, and the Future," too, W e feel a debt of gratitude is ow'd For valued favours plenteously bestow'd. Unbounded patronage has crown'd our trade, And warmest thanks will be best duly paid. Oft on his road the trav'ler glances back, To mark his progress o'er the beaten track : Thus we examine with observant eye The advances of another year gone by ; And glad we find, on looking at the past, Our glorious hopes have not been overcast. When last we hail'd the dawn of " New Year's Day," We talk'd of patronage in bright display. And have we now to tell of favours less ? No !—still we triumph in increas'd success ; Success in all our trading plans is found, And like a halo does our name surround. Success attends us through the distant land, Nor here alone—but where the seas expand. Success in east and West, and north and south, Is loudly sounded with a trumpet's mouth. Success abundant we have seen appear Each day, each week, each month throughout the year; Favours in seasons " past" our efforts bless, And the bright " present" yields success ! success ! Think not we use exaggerated terms— Fact, glorious fact, their utmost truth confirms. Language less strong could ne'er suffiee to show The vast success that crowns our fam'd depot. Nay, strong as are our statements, we confess They are not equal to our proud success ; And hence we have a duty to discharge— A duty called for by the world at large ; Nor would we for an instant be remiss In executing such a task as this. With warm acknowledgements at once we thank All gen'rous patrons (whatsoe'er their rank ). Thanks, many thanks warm, hearty, and sincere, For mighty favours in the by-gone year, For patronage by which we are display'd Upon the topmost pinnacle of trade ! Thanks for the spreading fame which thousands sing, And all that the returning seasons bring ! Nor will we make return in thanks alone, For patronage so liberally shown. When last we heard the New Year's bells resound, We promised much—nor have we left our ground; Each season new exertions have reveal'd To merit what a lib'ral public yield. Again we promise, as we promis'd then, Nor shall our practice contradict our pen, Thought mighty efforts signalises! the " past" The " present" year shall far excel the last, And " future" seasons to the world shall show Our gratitude for what your hands bestow. Mark what we promise ! We have much in store, And offer to the public more and more. Betwixt ourselves and patrons there shall be A mutual zeal—an equal rivalry ! Reductions and improvements shall be seen, Far more extensive than have ever been; Nought shall be left--no stone shall be unturn'd, Wherein the public good may be concerned. Our celebrated Mart shall still display The choicest fashions for the rich and gay ; While such as move in less important scenes Shall find good clothing suited to their means. In ev'ry point our honse shall be display'd The most astounding mart throughout the trade. Cart we do more than this, our thanks to show, Or give a greater compensation ? No. Till this be done, we ne'er shall be at rest; But when we've done it, shall have done our best— And with renewed exertion, such as this, A smiling public will not be remiss. We feel assured, that if we try to please Our gen'rous patrons with such acts as these, That proud success will crown us more than ever, And happily reward for each endeavour ; And still with exultation we shall view The " past," the " present," and the " future," too ! And now we close with many a wish sincere That all may realise " a happy year. " , " A happy year" may ev'ry r ea d er see— Where er his home—whate'er his lot may be ! " A happy year" alike the young and old ! And when another changeful year has roll'd, Once more with pleasure well resume our pen, And make our annual settlement again. E. MOSES and SON, Tailors, Wholesale and Retail Wool len drapers and Outfitters, Ib4, Minorice, and e 6, Aldgate, City. No. 16,026. JANUARY 5, 1844. PRICE sd. .--Z- -- r--- -V - a IRELAND. THE STATE FROSECUTIONS.-STRIKING OF THE SPICIAL JURY. Deem:, Jar. 3.—This being the day fixed for the striking of the Special Jury in the case of the Queen v. O'Connell and others, the parties attended at the Crown-office at twelve o'clock, when Mr. Brewster appeared for the Crown, and Messrs. Whiteside and Close for the traversers. In conse quence of the authorities having seen fit to exclude all but the Government reporters, we are unable to give a formal report of the proceedings, but can state that Mr. Whiteside at once ob jected on the part of the traversers to the jury being struck that day, and called on the Sheriff to adjourn till the Clerk of the Crown had furnished the traversers with a copy of the special panel from which it was intended that the jury should be struck. He reminded the Clerk of the Crown that when the order was made in the case, counsel said it was from the new panel the jury would be sel ec ted, but it w a s manifestly lan possible for the agents for the traversers to go on, in the ab sence of all knowledge as to the constitution of the panel. Mr. Brewster, on the part of the Crown, objected to an ad journment. An order had been made by the proper officer for striking the list, anjl he and his Learned Friend, the Attorney- General, had made a minute calculation, and found that in order to have a trial next term, it was incumbent on them to strike the list that day. Mr. Whiteside asserted that his Learned Friend was mis taken. The; jury could be struck to-morrow or next day just as well as to-day. Mr. Latouche, the Sheriff, said he had every disposition its the world to accommodate, but he was not a free agent; he could do nothing in the case without the consent of both par ties ; but he had no objection in the world to furnish the tea. versers with a copy of the panel provided the Crown consented. After a long and very desultory discussion, it was finally de termined that a clerk from each party should attend at the She riff's office at two o'clock, for the purpose of making out a copy of the panel, and that the jury should be struck in the Crown office at two o'clock to-morrow. It is said that an agent of the Conservative Society has been employed for the purpose of obtaining the signatures of such Liberals as have been returned on the special jury list to a sort of declaration against the course of policy pursued by the Go. vernment in reference to the prosecutions, and that the signa tures will be brought before the Clerk of the Crown in the event of any of the writers being drawn on the ballot. The person employed on this honourable mission represented him self as an agent of the Repeal Association, and very manz gen tlemen have been deluded into an act which may j'robab.y dis qualify them to serve on the jury. maim% ven. Concessions to pu iic ikely to make ; but they will have lost the power to con- Imptish no end but to irritate party to whom concessions fief s, ten the demands And expec tations of those who receive them, not with gra titude, but with contemptuous triumph.' A Mi nister like this was not born to set right times so much Out of joint as the present. He is not Ihe man to tell us " What is to be done ?" POST.—We have, during the past year, con tinually, emphatically, declared our opinion, that Sir Robert Peel has based his Government on a wrong principle; he has based it on the fears of the timid, not on the hopes of the courageous— on the indifferentism of the worldly-minded, not on the generosity of the high-hearted—on all the low and some of the respectable feelings, not on the high and ennobling virtues of mankind. Sprung, as he himself boasts, from the middle classes, the mean, though it often be the mean between right and wrong, is ever to him the happy mean ; neither high nor low, hot nor cold, approving nor condemning, he has fixed his Government on the moderate opinions of the moderate portion of the middle classes, and there " Content to dwell in decencies for ever," he and it remain. In the meantime the princi ples, opinions, and aspirations of his supporters are to be examined, and as they are to be found in the highest and lowest, as well as the middle classes, it is of the first importance to discover whether the middle class basis he has adopted finds fsvour in their eyes or not. It is our belief that it does not. It pleases neither the aristo cracy nor the people ; and an English Govern ment in these days should aim at pleasing both, and benefiting the one through the medium of the other. In saying this, we are far from wish ing a retur n t o t h e Whig oligarchy established at the Revolution, nor are we anxious .to see men of high birth or rank invested with office, simply on that account; but we are anxious to see more deference paid to the opinions of the natural leaders of the people, a greater desire shown to consult their advice, and less to follow that of their vulgar enviers, than we have been able to detect in the proceedings of Sir R. Peel's Government. It may, perhaps, be said that we are arguing on wrong data; that the ari*too cracy is well pleased with the Government, and that the House•of Lords has passed all its men , sures with overwhelming majorities. True, the majorities may be as large, or nearly so, as they were before; but where are the energy and en thusiasm that render those majorities really triumphant? Though a thousand causes con nucted with private friendship and public duty may keep tinder any open expression of disap probation, will any one venture to say that the feeling of at least one-half of the House of Lords is strongly and heartily in favour of Sir Robert Peel and his Government? The contrary is too notoriously the case. But is the matter mended as we descend the scale ? By no means. The rural aristocracy is, if possible, more alienated from • the Ministry than are the nobles; the representatives of the country gentlemen in Parliament have done nothing but grumble and complain—after a very lame and im potent fashion, we confess—since the Mi nister first propounded his commercial schemes. Every club has resounded with their entre.. sions of discontent, and the Carlton, last sum mer, was a hot-bed of sedition. Indeed, always excepting the middle classes, it would be difficult to mention any great division in the country with which the Ministry can be said to be in favour. The Church, which embraces 811, and to which we shall devote a separate article, regards Sir R. Peel with distrust; and the lower classes are loud in their complaint that no prac tical relief has been afforded to them. They deserted and discarded the Whigs because, talking loudly and promising much, the Whigs did practically nothing for them; and it now behoves the Tories to take care, lest, failing in a similar manner, a similar fate await them. It is vain to say that the Whigs were turned out of office, not because their principles were wrong, but because they skilled not to carry them conveniently into practice ; they fell because, professing democratic principles, they acted for the benefit of an oligarchy, and gave way to the Tories in order that they, professing Royalist principles, might act for the benet of the people. We see, to say the least of it, a dispo sition in men in power, and their more imme diate followers, to profess the same abstract principles of governing as their predecessors, and, believing those principles to be essentially wrong, we continue to give them our hearty op position. We are confident that if anything can save this country, it is, under God, a recurrence to those sounder, more humane, more Christian principles which guided our forefathers; and we shall ever be ready to help and urge on those who are not afraid or ashamed to plant the old Tory standard in the ground, and under its folds to fight the battle out. There is energy enough, enough of patriotism, enough of religion,. to render the fight hopeful ; and the gentlemen of England—those, at least, who will engage in it —have the glorious satisfaction of knowing that if they succeed, they rescue not only the Monarch front degradation ' and themselves from contempt, but the poor and oppressed people of England from the harsh and grinding tyranny of a sensual, heartless, and ignoble plutocracy. --_— 7.- - 0 . _ • z 7 ,,,... .. / , , 4, , i_ .„-, impulse may be giv .., A . , . , t , ~.„ . Opinion he is very lik - * . •4 , „,„'' be made when they 1 " - 27---- --- yi ;': • )1. s: 9 1 ./ • ciliate, and can accotr V! dIllek? 3 ., ' H___ ...,,,. nn ~.....__,..,,.__,fr,„;,._. the passions of the 1 .wir. - 6,,... )i% s -. ~ + area loss, and heights ••• -,, --- 2) /torTt'.''' 1.•....•: COURT CIRCULAR. WINDSOR, THURSDAY.—His Royal Highness Prince Albert rode this morning to► Swinley, attended by Lord Rivers, Mr. G. E. Anson, Colonel Arbuthnot, and the Hon. Captain Duncombe, to enjoy the sport of shooting. The Royal party, after excellent sport, returned to the Castle to lunch. In the afternoon her Majesty and Prince Albert rode out in a pony phaeton, his Royal Highness driving, followed by another pony phaeton, driven by the Marchioness of Douro, with the Hon. Miss Hamilton; the Equerries in Waiting, Colonel Arbuthnot and Major-General Sir Edward Bowater, attending on horseback. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, and her Lady in Waiting, will join the royal dinner circle at the Castle this evening. The Chevalier Bunsen, Prussian Minister, transacted busi ness yesterday, at the office of the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. Sir Robert Peel arrived at his residence, in Whitehall-gar: dens, yesterday evening, from his seat, Drayton Manor, Staf fordshire. The Chancellor of the Exchequer arrived in town yesterday morning from his seat, Betchworth, Surrey. Mr. George Cornwallis Lewis transacted business yesterday at the Horne-office. Mr. Lewis had an interview with the Chancellor of the Exchequer at his official residence in Down ing-street. The Chancellor of the Exchequer visited Sir James Graham yestertlav at the Home•office. Mr. Arickharn, Chairman of the Stamps and Taxes, had as interview yesterday with the Chancellor of the Exchequer. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. TATTERSALL'S—YESTERDAY. Enough was done yesterday, and only enough, to prevent a blank day. Premising, therefore, that the horses not men• tioned remain at Monday's prices, it will be sufficient to men. tion the few bets laid : DERBY. 1000 to 40 agst Lord Maidstone's Cockamaroo — taken 300 to 10 agst Colonel Peel's lonian—ditto 10;/0 to '25 agst Mr. Bowes's Saddle Bow—ditto 2250 to 50 agst Mr. Quin na. Foig-a-ballagh — ditto 400 to 10 agst Mr. Watt's Voltri—ditto f2OOO to 30 agst. Mr. Osborne's Mamsel Otz colt—ditto Nothing done about the favourites. It appears that the conduct of the police towards T MUNRO AND M. WAXLEY, nit A C fr i i. °l l 4 l trza.E unro,_ NANT on Tuesday night, has attracted the attention of the Commissioners, and an investigation has been set on foot to discover by whose authority the officers acted on that occasion. The sale of the furniture, &c. 5 was resumed, and concluded yesterday without interruption, MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS. MR. 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