The Sun. — London, England, 1845-04-26 00:00:00

SUMMARY OF NEWS AND Vittffir Ovtitio n, " Who runs ntuy read." FOREIGN. On Ifonday, at four o'clock, the King of the French, the Queen, and h er Royal Highness Madame Adelaide went to NeuillY, w Ice sd °rn , Panie d by General G ourgaud, Colonel Dumas, and two e r'Y officers. At six o'clock the royal party returned to the Tuileries, In the evening their Majesti es re ceived th e Prus4a... Port u gUcse, H ans T owns, Saxe Weimar, and Tus .44 rthal M ol i tor, &c. ca. Ministers, liptlV. Gwent was much better on Wednesday. He had passed a ni ght, and t h e pain had completely left him. `lris Committee on the Bill for the arming of the fortifications b d a 4r at - e T, has resolved to put a c l ause i nto t h e Bill , b y w hi c h t h e ,„.,.o.r the arming of the fortifications shall be prepared and h,°!Lied at Bourges, from which place it will not be allowable fur t b:2 linis trY to remove them without a special law to that effect, to by both Chambers. The Ministry have agreed to the ataendraent. ;°r B° nle of the Paris papers attach much importance to a lett b er .. ,n 1 Borne, announcing that a decree, dated the 7th, has been pu t w ts ,nec e l by the Sacred College, proscribing several works, amongs . , s nt n are the " Manuel du Droit Public Ecclesiastique" of M Fpm work the work of M. Michelet, entitled "Du Pretre, de la , Malleteid„!, la Faraille";" the " Manuel de Philosophic" of U. I hi, i ,' —l - , M. Cousin's " Court de l'Histoire de la Philosophie." and rrttceeding of the Sacred College is rather violently attacked, Mr.Z'!'ere observations are made upo n the Pope. end ner was expected to leave Madrid for England about the O f this mo nth. Hamm v ial du Harre of the 22d gives the following:—" The . "" L ngh st • ev ening from Roller dsni, w; ,, carrier packet arrived yesterday th e ~.." 200 passengers on board, who came from the banks of rfloninhsnme to proceed to the United States, For the last two thl t a Vast number of emigrants from Germany have flocked to / rt. and each American packet takes out a full cargo of t e tit " 1) N . '''''lldray, who was condemned to death last month ~ r i s lie ~...., C ' ° ' , l , of Assize of Paris for an attempt to 4 1 : 1 1 (ler h: a la ..4 wife, was executed on Wednesday on the Place great St. St. Jacues. He went to the scaffold with pri es , "Tintless, and joined fervently in the prayers of the awl-0'1;10 attended him. When he had ascended the to tir,;rtti ne,eXclahned, " I am innocent of the premeditation tva3 ' el" ' ' These were his last words. The ,Ah that 4:l' r'4lec days in great d anger from the dreadful wife woun d s tveil, has entirely recovered. a The Maste r r . 3 " - eagt Ja.IVI) POLICE. . - Public" „ n. the Rolls has granted an injunction, restraining . til t i a b e ,. nab Sarsan from using any labels, purporting to be beepleolneinf...oufii,ettiuzss and Co. , and from selling any stout . under the stout. It appeared that several publicans . hav e sto ut, t he habit of vending a spurious article as genuine Guineas s In the d ares ` L au i t ~.. of Stone v. Stone, in the Court of Arches, d w d h it ic io h n w t a o s aciult i e l:i r ohy : f ee, Sir H. J. Fuse refused to make any a Mrs. Stone pendente We. S he had admitted the ItiQ a i n 't a hare subsistence was all she was entitled to. WC, di: ° non, the well-known suitor of Miss Burdett Coutts, At ih e a .;,g. e4 from custody by the Bankruptcy Court. rain e , i "rtddlesex Sessions John Berry, the man who was corn. criielle short tune since from Bow. street Police.couit, for tti a7ged : n l - treaii ng his child, a boy about ten years of age, was d is- U Pon, :r°n givi ng security to appear for judgment when ca l led tss ots , _..ne Learned Judge commented in severe terms upon the Joh ? . ur !he prisoner's conduct. k etu. : ilitch en, a person who had been in the employment of wit h hat ,C:ooke and the A.; 04 1 .i n o g n. e h it o t u e t ri e s . i v el Gladstone, of SL Paul's Churchyard, charged Y plundered the firm, was remanded from alleAyt'loffidhall, Thomas Harvey, a young man lodging in Leg. the G r . ng•acre, charged with stealing six bagatelle balls from "I'nrni'tseelr' for trial. Tavern, Fleet.street, on the 17th inst., was lii labour n t " I hR man named Jeremiah Dunn, living in Rose-street, street, I.e. a PPlied to Mr Twyford, the sitting magistrate, at Bow 0 direct the insert . ion of a notice in the Hue and Cry, rola. Is the * ls rni s ,, l o ss of his child, a little boy about five years old, who Ite d " til e d from his home at an early hour on Itlonday last. He to the child was dressed in a blue frock, and was of a pale At w o head w r snip street George Hyde, a journeyman tailor, whose teundinas enveloped in bandages was charged with cutting and l 'endr s , f, 5 man named James Gregg, who is now lying in the ~ anerwospital in a dangerous state. The parties had got drunk, lt erfer _ , rds M ain a a desperate fight. Several persons present th e pros '', a row en•••..... 1, 00 ,- . and in the melee both the prisoner and li stio r : ti ttor were stabbed. The prisoner himself was in such a th e h 41 state that the Magistrate ordered his instant removal to ° Vital, prince c court m — rasztromanias.. . try 4 , ~ .eorg e of Cambridge is expected to arrive in this coup. ais,,,,Lore course of the present month, and the Lords Commis. oar's t o ° . the Treasury have desired the Commissioners of Cus. issue the necessary directions to their officers at the por t s 44pafeh'.n1 n° ver, and Southami "Is . tar'?aon, to afford every facility and the landing aid del:very of his Royal Highness's bag. tztr,, n aZes, and effects li ,, , ked 'n e bat,d Baroness Rothschild will give . a grand dinner to the -, cep tm : •:,gile on the 4th of the ensuing month. The Duke has the n.7.,'nvltations to official and other banquets until the end of ensuing month, when the Duke is expected to return to the Bch capit a l Th e , • the et ea of Chandos and suite embarked on Sunday last In itt,4"rner Princess Victoria, ' Ciptain Jackson, and landed at \. ic r P On Monday morning ' 4 ' ,, ri l th " ,'',.., t Ana Viscountess morning. are daily expected . in town t "'lid ste `j4tirielit. It is said his Lorthhio will offer himself as a 'car, t b - ~"- the representation of the borough of Woodstock, i t s p ro 3(.:'e resignation of the Marquis of Blandford. it.i,:df,,,:raMler has arrived in town from his scat, Vs onersh , G n e c a r . 4,,t,“" The Hon. Lady Menzies is staying at the Hon. G. o's Wilton-place llir's d a' ` l LNIY Francis Egerton entertained at dinner on l 'E a l r iu u rs .s . knq ik f a nl! Lordship's mansion in Itelgrave_square, the Marquis and Viscount 4 tnt ° ,: it ess E nilyn, the Hon. Miss Copley, Mr. Cardwell, Mr. The Roger] Mr. Barry, Mr. Panizzi, &c. ty.., Archbibhop of York entertained at dinner on Thur . sday f Stiih i t ," r ll. at ilia mansion iti Grosvenor.sqoare, the Duchess o . or e 7, a t . " , and Lady Caroline Lcvessin Gower, the Countess tie 1 4dy j Jay Francis Egerton, Viscount Ebrington, Sir John and Th e "," s on, &c. H otel fo r'-‘4Ti .and Countess of Eglinton have left the Clarendon Th e ~.. glint Ca s tle. a w l' -- c.arl °ll of Erroll and the Ladies Hay are still -Jou sh; _ and Count h e e ss Noble Lord is somewhat improve]. . T h.. ' I IS at Cowes. T i ‘t ~T.tarl Alvin ?unte r s: o b f is S L h o re rd w s s i b ,i ury have arrived at Mivart s pis seat in staffbrdshire. . T he n' E n a m l d C. l ,0, n w t e ess ' of Albemarle have left their seat, Qui n Han, to attend the Newmarket Spring Meeting. . , 1 1 , Duke of Marlborough has taken one of the spacious ma n . 4- ,.'s ! in E aton-square, adjoining Lord Aylmer's, for the season. f a ,,_ 4 , 4 e. Duke .and Duchess of St. Alban's and ' their youthful '`roily are expected to return to Piccadilly at the end of the Irs.7The week, from Brighton, where they have been passing the "mtr. MISCELLANEOUS. 4 111 , Lord Mayor gave a splendid entertainment on Wednes d ay 1,01.4•,,a Judges, the Sergeants.at law, and several o ffi cers of the Cor- CI, at the Mamion.house. tear 1.' 1 4 been recently discovered that the whole of the archi lle °f St. Paul's Cathedral was composed of white marble, .wor r it o - - 1004 within the last few days, have been busily employed ' i n t had 1/% 0 4 the thick coating of black paint with which for years it most heanue,,v,et'4. revealing, as they proceed, carvings o ante ' id escription. As the whole of the exterior of the we . western e ; to undergo this renovation, it is uncertain how lonF it will tadw the rcaffuldivg is removed. The Duke of Broglie visited the Tl7 p i k _ l an Sunday, and occupied the Dean's seat. 4 1:11e,;;M's in the habit of congregating about Trafalgar-equare the ez 'd be in no way intimidated from injuring the fountains by "dpptetnPlarY punishment of a youth last week, at Bow-street, for stop s he masonry. They seem to take great delight in throw -warn/. '". Pieces of wood, or any other missiles, into the dolphin's eak i . 'tinder the jets, to close the orifices, and in some of those t t ee, p,„ it Pew or flows but partially. The constant attention o f tar as sii:smen is insufficient to prevent these mischievous pranks, a eoth.„ t as the boys are disperszel on one point they assemble on 14 0 . 4 Q or retUrn to the same place immediately that the consta. ti't at to k r is turned. Neither threats nor entreaties will induce It e,.„,_ Qr eSo their sport. oirkirrvave that Messrs. Sansum, Day, and Sutton, to afford their tte t k rare friends an opportunity to visit London in the Whitsun th i th eee Made some very judicious and excellent arrangements Lattdon ind Birmingham Railway Company, to convey a ; 1 1 1 4red Un 'ber of per for which two special trains have been ' e tttn, tr -*-011 0 to leave Birmingham on Whit - Monday, and to ho ne to Thursday following ; and the other to t i t ," noZ - ` l 'a on Whit -Tuesday, and to return from London on 11, ft,, Y following. The tickets, there and back," to be only orek 1 1 4 ao r aY the noble steam-ship City of Aberdeen, arrived in o:: t a r alacelaft brought to market 322 chests of eggs, value •o s quantity that ever came from Scotland in one lie, N o " l— P ; ir i k 9 i 9he ad t. of fi ne fat cattle, 15 tons of fresh meat, 10 11 4 pi gs °l X, 70 boxes of fresh salmon, a considerable num tt .ero utd. and a large quantity of manufactured goods, 2.lNlre/Tes, and other provisions. Nearly 1,000 chests of eggs 1, i t "'" a vverelanded on Monday. Chid itl l Exchange Company, in the course of Thursday, 1 4 . t t 4007... their intention to pay for the damage done to the 44 ( Lavern, Holborn, by the . gas explosion on the 23d T wat et04..._ ates, the hatter, opposite, states he had a most ne hz // , to m: . he Was seated near his door, when a plank one . foot forced through his window, and a wooden cornice, a eigli. cho w it,...".ned within a few inches of him. 1411,71°1. Tavern Place .on Wednesday evening, at the Crown and treasiN w as ai d aid of the funds of the Club of True g le, lb stat el , „ a: . well attended, and he dancing was kept up with atot A Y an early hour in the morning. The ban d wa I tl ' ...Iv and Mr. Menzies officiated as master of the cere. e ven; t , ° tor en Ve /b .ll l / ‘.enge's annual concert took place on Wednesday I vefl o ` t able eo c Y Hall, and was attended by a numerous and highly blylll fr o , I l an y, Several of the pieces were encored. A se. a t , th esar k nizetti's opera of the Love Spell was capitally sung ealle, Rennie, Morgan, and the conductor, Mr. F. hr- 11e . t let St. GeST.,GEORGE'S BOAT CLUB. !ii.st.. /v as, ti lt . °r ge s " Scratch" Match took place yesterday, Iti' i nte gm (inghout, a most (lashing and spirited race. .The Ltttiem °fleeted was from Putney •bridg9 .c t . o Chiswick-air, hi Li has hitherto lo w t .' the eO4l Westminster to P.tney, 43g g e ntleme n such races. At a . quarter . to five the fol- Alen Carrie to the starting-place . Red A6_l'3. Adams and Lane IltT re • IL Smith and Fall, Blue liie".'r'• Ross and Johnson Orange ~ ssr%. fr t. ,. _ Black Vessra. i,4_443' and "%Warburton ..... sme and Wharton Green Zttlite4tattd aw y very prettily together, and after as fewand tiell',ltrtoeeer s mith hisapartner showed in advance. le 114e0tio `ltnith and his partner, and 11I'l‘ay an A d d ' hi rn s part- Johnson vr e j,t4 eed,rt a line with each other, and Ross an trq„') ati t C". The whole of the gentlemen sat t_o Ibeir work kiti"Nts tbirT)ed very prettilr, and a little above Finch's by pliiitti e io l , e lt d !ng P ai r were unable to retain their position,. ‘ e t itc,,,.. - ur tNe , , "u his partner rowed into the first place, tollowtd %* 414 3 0" and Partner, who were making some very t pl a u a ck\. elltsver °p Partner, them. Smith and his partner . ti , i n I . 0 the Aktutti;:o lead, gradually improving their positir r , ,en 14 *l4 hOttrl ta t ee ' e nd gallan stru he third place, eita u thus Pore and Gee and Wharton for t ggle occurred betw c. ' i ge fo r • successful. The boats igh t )11 thus naer ultimately were thipA l et,. 44 at Chiswick-ait--Smith and partner first by '4'bell'rir,ll, Ross and Johnson second, Adams and Lane g Gee.__.___and Wharton by half --length. 1'i J1 1' 1.1...- 411 ".q, - -- - 7 - -___-_-- —,,,--_______-_-----r N o -4 N it -.111:i MAIL CARRIER—THREE TU ec 7 .l, ll ,. E cs D , 4%lrike t here the last number of the invented ,!_, Mr.l Ottp • 4 :4 11 e re is a notice of a new lan, D• hi 4 i t ehe,,, e e, for the rapid transmission of letters and light /si lli q he Intgh tubular passages, at certain intervals,. in Itl '4ltabilsl.°Poses * N I , .. i s h . to place air - exhausting machines, which ~.til uf wh . 7 perpetual current of artificial hurricane, b ittO,tilow"„le,u spherically -shaped elastic vehicles, 1 4 1" ey Din Vein station to station. The ' first cost is ti • , ex o r bags, es. ,40 1 at f I% Jam at 2 000/ pe r mile, and the working .. liR 'ly te'role 300/ ; ' f every 50 mites. „tt, 4 al ,_. • to •)00/. per annum or . :O at th "'nig enable us to transmit doeumentar) intexl 4,..tiilief I: tte r a p t . e of 7,200 miles a day .! Instead of one ex - u Kt . tt b e t ' lier day between Liverpool and London, fi.4tie4... At er we ve exchangTa. 'Nail' 4h ;I°g, M.P., for North Wiltshire, con -444.• %tfi_disposed ars to disable the Hon. Member ' ''' ma 4 Parliftnieutary dutieC PARLIAMENTARY DIVISIONS. COURT CIRCULAR. Yesterday was the birthday of her Royal Highness the Duchess of the Queen, attended by Lady Caroline Cocks, arrived at Gloucester House in an open carriage, to pay a visit of congratulation to her royal relative. C'lone' Arbuthnot, Equerry in Waiting, attended her Maje,sty on horseback. His Royal Hibhness Prince Albert ahip visited the Royal Duchess. The Queen Dowager, (attended by the Hon. Miss Mitchell), her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, their Royal High ness the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, their Royal High nesses the Hereditary Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg Strelitz, visited the Duchess of Gloucester during the day, to congratulate her Royal Highness on the auspicious return of her natal day, and her return to a state of convalescence from the effect of her recent cold. (From the Votes and Proceeding s of the House of Commons.) FRIDAY, APRIL 25. BIRKENHEAD, MANCHE S TER, AND CUESHIRE JUNCTION It AILIVAir BILL: Motidit mttd and glictlidii pilt, " That the Birkenhead, Man ciiestet, and Cheshire Junction Railway Bill be permitted to proceed, the promoters being required to introduce clauses preventing them from taking the property of Mr. James Stanton, in the parish of Runcorn, without his consent, and mom takitit any property in the parish of Lice, for the 'purpose dt' cOnstructing the Bfauch Railway from Elton iO Upton." The House divided : 1 -- . MINORITY—AYES, 66. Ackers, James Denulstoun, J. Johnstone, Sir J. Aldam, William Douglas, Sir C. Legh, G. C. Alexanier, N. ' Duncan, George 3PTaggart, Sir J. Affix, J. P. • Duncannon,Visconnt Mainwari g, T. Bantle, Joseph Duncombe, T. Marsland, Henry Bailey, J., jun. Dancombe, 0. Marton, George Baird, Wiliam Dtuidas, Admiral Masterman, John Baldwin, B. Eaton, R. J. Mitcalfe, Henry Benbow, John Ewart, William Morgan, Octavius Berkeley, Craven Feilden, W. Morris, David Biewitt, R. J. Ferrand, W. B. Mundy, E. M. Borthwick, Peter Forbes, William Muntz, G. F. Boyd, John ,Forman, T. S. Neeld, Joseph Bright, John Forster, Matthew Newry, Viscount Brocklchurst, J. Gibson, T. M. 4 Philips, G. R. Brotherton, Joseph Gisborne, Thomas Smith, Abel Brownrigg, J. S. - Gore, W. R. Smythe, George Cavendish, G. H. Grimsditch, T. Spooner, Richard Clayton, R. It. Hale, R. B. 1 Tollemache, John obden, Richard Ilhadlcy, Charles Vivian, J. Bunts Collett, W. R. Hughes, W. B. TELLERS. Colvile, C. R. Pigestrle, Viscount Egerton, Sir P. Copeland, Alderman Irton, Samuel Egerton, W. T. His Serene Highness Prince Ernest of Hesse Phillipstahl paid a visit to her Royal Highness. Many of the nobility and gentry called yesterday at Gloucester House, and entered their names for her Royal Highness. In the evening the Duchess of Gloucester dined with their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Hereditary Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Mecklen burgh Strelitz, at Cambridge House. Her Majesty the Queen Dowager (attended by the Hon. Miss Mitchell), and her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, visited the Queen yesterday. The Marchioness of Douglas (nee Princess Mary of Baden) visited her Majesty at Buckingham Palace yesterday. His Royal Highness Prince Albert presided yesterday afternoon at a meeting of the Commission for promoting and encouraging the Fine Arts in the re-building the Palace at Westminster. The meeting was held at a quarter before three o'clock in one of the Committee-rooms of the House of Commons. The Commissioners present were Lord Ashburton, Viscount Pal merston, Viscount Mahon, Sir Robert Harry Inglis, Mr. Benjamin Hawes, M.P., Mr. Henry. Hallam, and Mr. Thomas Wyse. After the meeting, Prince Albert, accompanied by the other Commissioners, and attended by Mr. Eastlake, the Secretary to the Commission, inspected the state of the works in the new Palace. _ _ _ MAJORITY—NOES, 81. Acland, Sir T. D. Ebrington, Viscount Ord, William Acton, Colonel Entwisle, William Paget, Colonel Aglionby, H. A. Ewart, William Palmer, Robert Bannerman, A. Ferguson, Sir R. A. Parker, John Barnard, E. G. French, F. Peel, Jonathan Bentinck, Lord G. Fuller, A. E. Pennant, Colonel Blackburne, J. I. Grey, Sir George Redington, T. N. Bowes, John Grosvenor, Lord R. Eons, Captain Broadley, H. Grogan, Edward Ryder, G. D. Carew, W. IL P. Hastie, Archibald Sandon, Viscount Chapman, Aaron Henley, J. W. Shell, R. L. Childers, J. W. Hepburn, Sir T. Smith, Vernon Christopher, li. A. Hinde, J. H. Somerset, Lord G. Clerk, Sir George Hope, Charles Sotheron, T. H. Clive, Viscount Howard, E. G. Stansfleld, W.R. C. Collett, John Howick, Viscount Stuart, W. V. At a quarter-past five o'clock Prince Albert, attended by Colonel Bouverie, took his departure for Buckingham Palace. The Duke of Cambridge visited her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent yesterday. Mr. T. L. Ingrain, Colonial Secretary of the Gambia, had an interview with Lord Stanley yesterday, at the Colonial office. The Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England had a meet ing yesterday afternoon, at the office in Whitehall-place. There were present the Bishops of Bangor, Ely, Hereford, and Lichfield, and the Earl of Besborough. The Queen gave a State Ball yesterday evening, at Buck ingham Palace. The ball, the first of the season, was at tended by upwards of one thousand of the Nobility and Gen try—the ladies appearing in new dresses. The members' of the Diplomatic Corps wearing their different costumes. The members of State and members of the Administration, and the officers of the Household wearing their full dress official costumes. The officers of the Army and Navy habited in their Uniforms; and the members of the Orders of Knight hood displaying their respective insignia. Soon after nine o'clock the company began to arrive at the Palace, alighting at the principal portico, leading to the grand hall, which was lined by the Yeomen Guard, in their coronation costume, commanded by Captain Kincaid, the Exon in Waiting. The Yeomen Guard were also on duty on the grand staircase and in the ante-room. Sir George Houlton, the Ensign, and Mr. Ellerthorp, Adjutant, were in attendance. The hall and staircase were tastefully deco rated with choice and fragrant flowers. The baud of the Ist, or Grenadier Regiment of Foot Guards, was stationed in the Hall, and performed a number of peices during the evening. A Guard of Honour of the Foot Guards was on duty in front of the Palace. Compton, I.E. C. Inglis, Sir R., H. Strait, Edward Connolly, Colonel Je vis, John Thesiger, Sir F. Cowper, W. P. Lascelles, W. S. Thsrnely, Thomas Dalrymple, Captain Law, C. E. Trollope, Sir J. Dawnay, W. H. Lockhart, W. Trotter, John Denison, E. B. Lowther, Sir J. H. Watson, W. 11. Dick, Quintin Lygon, General Wawn, John T. Dickinson, F. H. Macaulay, T. B. Wortley, James S. Douglas, Sir H. Mahon, Viscount Wrightson, W. B. Drummond, H. H. Maule, Fox TELLER-9. Dugtla:e, W. S. Mitchell, T. A. Greene, T. Easthope, Slr J. O'Connell, M. J. Estcourt, T. G. AGRICULTURAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF IRELAND BILL. Order for Second Reading read ; Motion made, and Question pro posed, " That the Bill be now read a second time :"—Amendment proposed, to leave out the word " now," and at the end of the Ques tion to add the words " upon this dad• six months :"—Question put, " That the word ' now' stand part of the Question." The louse divided : PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS. THURSDAY, APRIL 24. The Gravesend and. Rochester Railway lill was'presented and read a first time. The following Bille-wsre referred to the Select Committee on Standing Orders : South Eastern Railway (Hungerford-bridgt to Chi'him with Branches). South Eastern Railway (Lewisham to Tuibridge and Pad dock Wood). Londonderry and Coleraine Railway. Tottenham and Farringdon-street Extensim Railway. Direct Northern (No. Railway 2) (Liucolnto York). London, Chatham, and North Kent lailway,—Report from Select Committee on Standing Orders read; Bill ordered to be brought in by Mr. Smythe, Mr. Rice, and Mr. William Henry Bodkin. Standing Orders Committee,—Resolutiors reported ; 1. " That, in the case of the London, Chatham, and North Kent Railway petition, the Standing Orden aught to be dis pensed with ;—That the parties be permittad to proceed with their Bill." 2. " That, in the case of the South Eastern Railway (Tonbridge to Tonbridge Wells) petition, the Standing Orders ought to be dispensed with :—That the parties be permitted to proceed with their Bill." 3. " That, in the case of the South'Eastern Railway (Lon don and Greenwich Railway Widening and Extension) petition, the Standing Orders ought to be dispensed with :—That the parties be permitted to proceed with their Bill." 4. " That, in the case of the South Eastern Railway (Ashford to Hastings) petition, the Standing Orders ought to be dispensed with :—That the parties be permitted to pro ceed with their Bill." 5. " That, in the case of the Eastern Union and Norwich Railway (No. 2) petition, the Standing Orders ought not to be dispensed with." 6. ':That, in the case of the London and Norwich Direct Railway petition, the Standing Orders ought to be dispensed with :—That the parties be permitted to proceed with their Bill." 7. " That, in the case of the North wales Mineral Railway petition, the Standing Orders ought to be dispensed with : That the parties be permitted to proceed with their Bill." First, second, third, fourth, sixth, and seventh resolutions agreed to.—Report to lie on the table. NOTICES GIVEN AT THE PRIVATE BILL OFFICE. Midland Railways (Nottingham to Lincoln),—Committee on Bill, Monday, May 5, at twelve. Oxford and Rugby Railway, —Committee on Bill, Mon day, May 5, at twelve. Oxford, Worcester, and Wolverhampton Railway,—Com mittee on Bill, Monday, May 5, at twelve. South Devon Railway (Tavistock and other Branches), — Committee on Bill, Monday, May 5, at twelve. Cornwall Railway,—Committee on Bill, Monday, May 5 . . at twelve. Launceston and South Devon Raitway,—Committee on Bill, Monday, May 5, at twelve. Chester and Holyhead (No. 2) (Mold Branch and Pur chase of Chester and Birkenhead Railway),—Committee on Bill, Monday, May 3, at twelve. Chester and Holyhead. Railway,—Committee on Bill, Mon day, May 5, at twelve. Hull and Selby Railway (Bridlington Branch),—Com mittee on Bill; Monday, May 5, at twelve. Shrewsbury and Grand junction Railway,— Select Com mittee on project, Monday, May 5, at twelve. Great North of England Railway (Clarence and Hartle pool Junction),—Second reading, Monday, April 28. Sheffield and Rotherham Railway,—Second reading, Mon day, April 28. Grand Junction Railway,—Second reading, Monday, April 28, Barnsley Junction Railway,—Report, Monday, April 28. Huddersfield and Sheffield Railway,—Report, Monday, April 28. Birmingham and Gloucester Railway (Worcester Branch and Cheltenham Extension,—Select Committee on project, Monday, May 5, at twelve. o tt un w i e t l t v e e e . Bill, Mon. Birmingham and Gloucester Railway (Worcester Davis tion),—Select Committee on project , Monday, May 5, at twelve. West Cornwall Railway,—Committee on Bill, Monday, May 5, at twelve. Shrewsbury, Oswestry, and Ches ter Junction Railway,— Co N m e rn w i a t r t k ee a o n n d Bsinlleffi , day, May 5, at twelve. ' North Wales Mineral Railway ,—Comm ittee on Bill, Mon day, May 5, at twelve. M e o ld nd ß a a y ilw M ay ay ,— sban St. Ives Junction Railway,—Committee on Bill, Monday, May 5, at twelve. Birmingham and Gloucester Railway (Gloucester, &c., Extensions),—Select Committee on project, Monday, May 5, at twelve. Birmingham and Gloucester Railway (Wolverhampton Line),—Select Committee on project, Monday, May 5, at twelve. Exeter and Crediton Railway,—Committee on Bill, Mon day, May 5, at twelve. Manchester, Sheffield, and Midland Junction Railway,— Committee on Bill, Monday, May 5, at t welve. Shrewsbury and Birmingham Railwa y , —Select Committee an project, Monday, May 5, at twelve. London, Worcester, and South Staffordshire Railway (Dudley to Sedglev),--Select Committee on project, Mon.. day, May 5, at twelve. London Worcester, and South Staffordshire Extension Railway (Dudley to Wolverhampton),—Select Committee on project, Monday, May 5, at twelve. London, Worcester, and South Staffordshire Railway,— Committee on Bill, Monday, May 5, at twelve. Ely and Huntingdon Railway,—Select Committee on pro ject, adjourned till Monday, May 5, at twelve. Birmingham and Gloucester Railway Acts Amendment, — Committee on petition, adjourned till Monday, April 28. Goole and Doncaster Railway,—Committee on petition, adjourned till Wednesday, April3o. MAJORITY-AYES, 69. Acton, Colonel Colvile, C. It. Lygon, General Allix, J. P. Connolly-, Colonel Mackinnon, W. J. Armstrong, Sir A. Dawson, T. V. Marton, George Bailey, Joseph Denison, E. B. Masterman, John Bailey, J., jun. Dick, Quintiu Morris, David Balite, H. J. Dickinson, F. IL Muntz, G. F. Baring, F. T. Douglas, Sir C. Newry, Viscount Barnard, E. G. Dugdale, W. S. O'Brien, W. S. Bell, Matthew buncombe, 0. O'Ferrall, R. M. Benbow, John Ferguson, Sir It. Parker, John Ilentinek, Lord G. Forbes, William Pusey, Philip Bowes, John Fuller, A. E. - Bowdon, Colonel Boyd, John Gore, W. R. 0. Itushbrooke, Col. Brocklehurst, J. Greene, Thomas Smythe, George Bruce, Lord E. Hale, R. B. Somerset, Lord C. Bruce, C. L. C. Hepburn, Sir T. B. Spooner, Richard Bruges, IV. H. Horstnan. Edward Stuart, W. V. _ Chapman, Aaron Howard, E. G. Strutt, Edward Childers, J. W. Hughes, W. B. Thesiger, Sir F. Christopher, B. A. Hutt, William Trollope, Sir J. Clay, Sir W. James, William Trotter, John Clay - ton, R. R. Lefroy, Anthony TELLERS. Collett, W. R. Lockhart, William Hamilton, J. H. Colquhoun, T. C. Lowther, Sir J. Grogan. Edward MINORITY-NOES, 58. tAglionby, H. A. Easthope, Sir J. Paget, Colonel Baird, William Esmond°, Sir T. Patten, J. W. ' Bannerman, A. Evans, William Pattison, James Barneby, John Ewart, William Redington, T. N. Barron, Sir H. Fel:den, William Rous, Captain Bellew, R. M. French, F. Russell, Lord J. Berkeley, Craven Gibson, Milner Shell, R. L. Blake, M. J. Grimsditch, T. Stanslield, W. R. C. Blewitt, R. J. Ilailyburton, Lord Stuart, Lord J. Bowring, Dr. Hastle, Archibald Thornely, Thomas Brotherton, J. Hawes, Benjamin Warburton, H. Brownrigg, J. S. Henley, J. W. Wawn, J. T. Butler, P. S. Hindley, Charles Worsley, Lord Cavendish, C. C. Humphery, Alderman Wortley, James S. Collett, John Jervis, John Wortley, John S. Corbally, M. E. Loch, James Wrightson, W. B. Dalrymple, Captain M'Taggart, Sir J. Denntstoun, John 3lsule, Fox Drummond, H. H. Matins°lL T. P. Duncan, George Mitchell, T. A. Dnudas, Admiral Napier, Sir C. Tri.r.saa. Baldwin, Barry Watson, W. IL MAYNOOTH GRANT. ANALYSIS OF THE DIVISION ON MR. WARD'S RESOLUTION. AGAINST THE RESOLUTION. ENGLAND. 98 148 4 - 250 Counties Boroughs ...... Universities ......... WALES Counties Boroughs SCOTLAND. Counties Boroughs ... IRELA ND. Counties Boroughs University 39 Total against the resolution... 322 FOR THE RESOLUTION. ENGLAND. Counties ........ 9 Boroughs ............ WALES. 11 0 Counties ....................... 1 Boroughs ....................... 3 S COTLAND, 4 Counties ............. . ............. 6 Boroughs ....................... ... in IRELAND. .............. Counties Boroughs ......... 11 ... 6 -- 17 Total for the resolution ............ 147 The following Whigs voted in the Majority on this question ; Ainsworth, P. Colebrooke. Sir T. Rawd on , C o l onel Archbold, R. Cowper, W. Shelburne, Earl Arundel, Earl Ferguson, Sir A. Sheridan, R. B. Baring, F. T. Howard, P. 11. Standish, C. Barron, Sir W. Lemon, Sir C. Staunton, Sir G. Brown, W. Listowel, Earl The following Liberals opposed the Grant, and absented them=elves from the division respecting the source from which it should he derived : Crawford, W. S. Hastie, A. Duncan, G. Jervis, J. Duncombe, T. S. Maule, Fox Gisborne, T. Stewart, P. M. Turner, E. Wakley, T. AUCTIONEERS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. your widely-circulated paper you will oblige me by inserting the following statement : " Presuming it is not generally known, that, for some time pest, in this _place and neighbourhood house-agents and bailiffs (not being licensed auctioneers) have been in the habit of selling goods by public auction, under distress for rent ; I think the practice a hardship upon licensed auctioneers, and, for my own part, have had doubts as to its legality." In the hopes that at this time, when the intErest of auc tioneers is undergoing an important change, this may meet the eye of the Legislature.-1 am. Sir, &c., JOHN HAWORTH, Auctioneer. Burnley, April 25, 1845. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. Siti,—On perusing your excellent newspaper a week or two since, 1 saw an account of a numerous and most respectable meeting in aid of a society for the relief of aged and infirm tailors, over which Mr. Sheriff Sydney presided, and which terminated very beneficially for the purpose for which it was called. I should feel a very great pleasure in reading of a similar meeting to raise a fund for the relief, or rather the reward, of the brave men of the Goodwin Sands (generally called Deal men), who go, as it were, with their lives in their hands, to rescue the lives of their fellow-creatures, when an ill-fated vessel happens to get on that disastrous spot. Believing there is not at present any resource for the as sistance of these most brave-hearted men, I have written these few lines (hoping you will find room for them in your excellent paper) with the most earnest wish that they may impress on the minds of the charitable and humane the great benefits and propriety of such a society being formed. I am, Sir, &c., • HOSPITALITY. PREPARATIONS FOR THE EXECUTION OF HOCRER. —This morning sereral workmen were engaged in setting up barriers and making the other necessary preparations for the execution of the convict. It is unusual fir the prepara tions to be commenced so long before the time for carrying the sentence of the law into effect; but it is deemed advisa ble to take extra precautions in this case, as in all probability the concourse of spectators will be greater than on any late occasion. FIRE IN LIVERPOOL, AND LOSS OF LIFE.— LIVEEPOOT„ FRIDAY MortnNo.—Yesterday, between the hours of twelve and one, the neighbourhood of Grove. streot was greatly alarmed in consequence of the sudden out break of a tire in a joiner's workshop, situate in the above thoroughfare, and which was attended with a loss of human life. It appears that when the flames were first noticed they had obtained a strong hold of the building and its contents. Two men, and a boy, named William Cave, ran into the burning premises, each carrying a bucket of water, no doubt hoping to be able to arrest the fury of the dames. The two former speedily returned, but the latter unfortunately was overcome by the strength of the flames, and be fell down in the mblst of the fire. The power fill engine belonging to the West of England Insurance Com pany promptly attended, but the work of destruction had been so general during the short time that had elapsed that the building and its contents were completely consumed by time period the firemen arrived. The damage done it is expected ill not exceed 2001., as the building was only a temporary erection. Ass-on AS the ruins wc re sufficiently cooled, search was instituted for the lad Cave. In the course of half an hour a blackened mass of bones was discovered, which proved to be the remains of the unfortunate youth ; they were removed to a place of safety to _await the coroner's inquiry. Low TIDE.— Yesterday the Thames presented an unusual appearance in consequence of the tide, which became so low at one time as to render the river almost unnavigable, especially above bridge. CAUTION TO THEATRICALS.—A very dreadful acci dent occurred to Mr. Somerville, of the Marylebone Theatre, whilst performing at the Liverpool Amphitheatre, in The Fox hunt. Mr. Somerville was in the act of drawing a loaded pistol from his belt, when the trigger, which was on full cock, caught in a waistband button, and the entire contents were lodged in his abdomen. Medical assistance was not wanting, and every attention was paid by Dr. Rutters to the case, sad the hopes entertained are favourable. Their Serene Highnesses Prince Ernest of Hesse Philippstahl and Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar arrived at half-past nine o'clock. Her Royal Highness the Grand Duchess Stephanie of Baden, attended by Baroness de Strumfeder, and Baron Roth de Schreckenstein, arrived shortly afterwards. He: Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent was attended by Lady Anna Maria Dawson, the Countess Wrath:law, and Colonel Sir George Couper. Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cam bridge, and the Hereditary Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Mecklenburgh Strelitz were attended by Baron Kcese beck and Mr. Edmond Mildmay. The Royal Family were received by Lady Caroline Somers Cocks and the Hon. Miss Devereux, Maids of Honour in Wait ing; Sir Frederick Stovin, Groom in Waiting; Captain Francis Seymour, Groom in Waiting to Prince Albert; Colonel Arbuthnot, Equerry in Waiting; and Colonel Bou verie, Equerry to Prince Albert. The Duke de Broglie accompanied the French Ambassador and the Countess de St. Aulaire. Among the earlier arrivals ;Tere the Earl and Countess of Shrewsbury, Lord Chief Justice Tindal, the Lord Chancellor and Lady Lyndhurst, the Duke of Wellington, Viscount Beresford, the Marchioness of Clanricarde, Earl Howe Lady Georgians Curzon, Earl and Countess of Zetland, Lord and Lady Cottenham, Earl and Countess of Haddington, Earl of Clarendon, the Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress, Viscount Gage, Marquis and Marchioness of Normanby, Duke of Buck ingham and Chandos, Duke of Richmond and Lady C. Gor don Lennox, Marquis and Marchioness of Ailesbury, Marquis of Salisbury, Viscount Comberinere, Earl of Elleuborough, the Lord Chief Baron and the Misses Pollock, the Earl and Countess of Rosebery, Admiral Sir R. Stopford, Earl and Countess of Listowell, Lord and Lady Ponsonbv, Lord Forester, Hon. Sir Edward and Lady Butler, Viscount Jocelyn, Lord and Lady M. Alford, Mr. and Mrs. Cardwell, Earl of Mansfield, Marquis of Northampton, Lord Monteagle, Sir Thomas Fremantle, Marquis of Lansdowne, Earl and Countess of Shelburne, Marquis of Douglas, Lord Ashley, Earl of Clare, Mr. J. W. Hogg (Chairman of the East India Company), Mrs. and Miss Hogg, Viscount Castlereagh, Viscount Howick, Earl of Devon, Right Hon. W. E. and Mrs. Gladstone, Lord C. Manners, Sir J- Graham, Lord Denman and the Hon. Misses Denman, Sir. IL and Lady Douglas, Earl of Besborough, Hon. C. E. and Mrs. Law, Sir J. Hoblioase, Viscount and Lady S. Ingestre, Marquis and Marchioness of Blandford, Marquis Camden, Earl of Ripon, Viscount Goderich, Sir Charles Napier, Admiral Sir Edward Codrington, Lord and Lady Stanley, Vice-Chancellor and Miss Wigram, Mr. Babbage, Lord and Lady Kinuaird, Earl of Aberdeen, Viscount and Lady Frances Sandon, Earl Talbot, Marquis and Marchioness of Londonderry, the Duchess of Sutherland, Marchioness of Lorne, Earl and Countess of Lincoln, Earl of Bandon, Earl and Countess of Kinnoull, Sir Augustus Clifford and the Misses Clifford, Earl of Auckland, Lord and Lady Langdale, Viscount Dup • plin, Sir Edward Cust, Viscount and Viscountess Palmer ston, Admiral Sir George Cockburn, Lord W. Lennox, Lord Alfred Paget, Lord Ashburton, the Chancellor of the Ex chequer, the Duke of Montrose, Lord and Lady Beauvale, the Puke and Duchess of Beaufort, Viscountess Forbes and Mr. Vaughan, Lord Saltoun, Earl and Countess of Ennis kitten, Earl of Shaftesbury, Right Hon. Sidney Herbert, the Marquis and Marcl Lou ess of Breadalbane, the Solicitor-General and Lady Thesiger, the Baron and Baroness L de Roths child, General the Hon. Sir W. and Lady Lumley. The Marquis of Lorne and Captain the Hon. James Murray wore the Highland costume. The Duke of Norfolk carried his gold baton of office as Earl Marshal of England. The Duke of Buccleuch appeared in his uniform as Captain of the Royal Scottish Archers. The Foreign Ambassadors, Ministers, and Charges d'Affaires and their Ladies, the Secretaries and Attaches of the different Embassies and Legations, and all the principal foreigners of distinction in town, were present. The Royal Family were conducted to the yellow drawing room, where the Queen and Prince Albert received their illustrious guests. The general company, after ascending the grand stair case, pa-sed into the green drawing-room, the picture-gallery, and the saloon. The alcove at the south end of the gallery was filled with a variety of plants in flower, tastefully grouped, and the recesses in ,the other rooms were also simi larly ornamented. FRIDAY, APRIL 25. The Glasgow, Barrhead, and Neilston Direct Railway Bill, was presented and read a first time. The following Bills were read a second time, and committed, and referred to the Committee of Selection Dublin and Belfast Junction Railway. Cork and Bandon Railway. Newry and Enniskillen Railway. Wexford, Carlow, and Dublin Junction Railway. South-Eastern Railway ( Tunbridge to Tunbridge Wells), — Report from Select Committee on Standing Orders read; Bill ordered to be brought in by Mr. Plumptre and Mr. El pb instone. South Eastern Railway (Ashford to Hastings),—Report from Select Committee on Standing Orders read ; Bill ordered to be brought in by Mr. Plumptre and Mr. Holland. South Eastern Railway (Widening and Extension of the London and Greenwich Railway),—Report from Select Com mittee on Standing Orders read ; Bill ordered to be brought in by Mr. Plumptre and Mr. Elphinstone. North %Vales Mineral Railway,—Report from Select Com mittee on Standing Orders read; Bill ordered to be brought in by Mr. Mainwaring and Mr. Bagot. COMMITTEES ON PETITIONS FOR PRIVATE BILLS. MoNDAs, APRIL 28. Harwich and Eastern Counties Junction Railway (No. 2). Liverpool, Ormskirk, and Past= Railvray Liverpool, Ormskirk, and Preston Railway. (Skelmersdale Branch). Staines and Richmond Railway. Whitehaven and Furness Railway. London and Brighton Railway (Horsham Branch). Portarlington and Tullsmore Railway. Guildford Junction Railway. London and Brighton Rairway (Dot king Branch). Birmingham and Gl ou ester Railway Acts Amendment. St ten o'clock the Queen and Prince Albert left the yellow drawing-room, preceded by the Lord Chamberlain, the Lord Steward, and the Vice-Chamberlain, and followed by their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Kent, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Hereditary Grand Duke and Duchess of Mecklenburgh Strelitz, and the Grand Duchess Stephanie of Baden, the Duchess of Buccleuch, _Mistress the obes ; TiSconnteis trocelVii; Lady . in IV4iting ;' and Vikount Sydney, Lord in Waiiing, - being in ittendanCe on the Queen. The royal party - passed through the saloOn into the ball room, which was most brilliantly illuminated by a magnifi cent lustre of cut-glass in the centre, six smaller lustres of cut-glass, and numerous waxlights in branches. The quad rille band, stationed in an elevated orchestra at the smith end of the room, played '° God Save the Queen" on the en trance of her 'Majesty and the Prince. A qualrilie was shortly formed, and the Queen opened the ball with the Hereditary Grand Duke of Mecklenburgh Strelitz. RAILWAYS. Select Committee on group DD. Mr. Montague Gore (Barnstaple). G .S. Smythe selected and added to the Committee; the Ho. discharged. The throne-room was also prepared for dancing, an or chestra for a quadrille band, semi-circular in form, being fitted up within the throne alcove, the front of the or chestra being hung with festooned draperies of crimson velvet and gold, corresponding with the splendid furniture of the apartment. This room was also most brilliantly il- luwinated. Dancing commenced in this room, where Weippert's band were in attendance. In the course of the night the following quadrilles, waltzes, and polka were danced :—" The Castle of Aymon," " The Pleiades," and " The Beauties of England," quadrilles. The Almack's Tanze, the Lyra and the Bruder Lustigs, waltzes, and the Palace Polka. In both ball-rooms elevated seats, for her Majesty and her illustrious visitors, were prepared at the sides of each, and were occupied by the Royal Family. The green drawing room was used as a refreshment-room during the night. Supper was served in the drawing. room on a long range of tables extending round the apartment. The plateau was ornamented with a variety of articles of gold plate, including a number of vases (modelled from time Warwick Vase), which were filled with exotics in flower. Cherry-trees bearing fruit from the royal gardens were placed at each extremity of the tables; the buffet at the south end of the room contained a great variety of articles of gold plate, consisting of shields, salvers, vases, tankards and cups, the centre group being formed by the "Armada Urn," the •` Shield of Achilles," the " Neptune Epergne," and a very beautiful cup, carted in ivory, the work of Cellini. The buffet was lighted by candelabra and sconces of silver gilt, filled with waxlights, which were interspersed with the other articles, the whole reflected in a magnificent mirror at the back. Select Committee on group V. - Mr. Saunders D av i es (C armar thenshire) , selected, and added to the Committee; Mr. Pusey discharged. - The .Committee of Selection have appointed th ,e Select Committees on the several Groups L., It, W., EE., FF., and M o nday, IL to meet in•the week. commencing' the 19th day . • of May. The following is the List from which Memb ers will be se lected to serve on those Rail wa y Committe es which com mence their sittings in the week beginning Monday, May 19* Lord Ashley Mr. James Mr. Bannerman Mr. Leader Viscount Barrington Mr. Maher The Hon. G. P. Bouverie Mr. Monckton Milnes ne The Right Hon. F. Baring The Hon. J a mes 11. Mr. Blacksto Captain Osborne faxwell Mr. Bottield Mr. Alexander Oswald Mr. Ludlow Bruges Mr. Pakingten Mr. Busfeild Mr. Pringle Mr. Christie Mr. Protheroe Viscount Clive Mr. Packe Mr. Gibson Craig Captain Polhill Mr. Collins Captain Pechell Mr. Alderman Copeland Mr. Repton Mr. Talbot Clifton Lord Seymour Mr. Curteis - Mr. Jn. Stewart (Lymington) Mr. Beckett Denison The Rt. Hon. R. Lalor Sheil Mr. Ffolliott Mr. Tomline Mr. Gill The lion. Charles Villiers Mr. Hurst Mr, J. E. Vivian (Swansea) Lord J. Hallyburton mi.. Whitmore. WILL OF ROBERT SMITH, Esq.—Probate of the will and codicil of the late Robert Smith, of Savile-row, St. James's, Westminster, and of Cheam, in the county of Surrey, Esq., was granted, on the 22d inst. to the Right Hun. Robert Vernon Smith, M.P., the sole execut or , th e eldest son and only surviving child of the testator, by his marriage with Caroline Vernon, the (laughter of Richard Vernon and Evelyn, Countess of Upper Ossory. The personal estate is sworn under 180,090/. By his will, dated June 8, 1943, he has left annuities to Mrs. Olier, the widow of his uncle Christopher, and to Emma Olier, their daughter, and to Mrs. Olier, his mother's sister, amounting altogether to 239/. per annum, and an annuity of 2001. a year to Mrs. Mackenzie, now in Florence. Bequeaths to C. G. Beauclerk, Esq., a legacy of 1,0001. To Jame; Brown, his gardener, he leaves 801. The will is witnessed by Mr. Mylne, the engineer, and Mr. Inglis, the secretary to the New River Company. The deceased died at Savile-row, on the Bth of March last, only a fortnight after his brother, the Rev. Sydney Smith. Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Grand Duke and Duchess of Mecklenburg Strehtz, and the Princess Mary, yesterday visited the exhi bition of the Old Society of Painters in Water Colours, in Pall-mall East. IMPORTATION OF DUTCH CATTLE, &C.--The im portation of cattle and provisions from Holland this week has been rather extensive. The Batavier brought 50 head of horned beasts, and the Columbine about 40 head, the whole of which on being landed were subjected to the usual examination as to their soundne..ss and freedom from disease, and a favourable opinion being given by the officer appointed for the purpose, they were cleared immediately. These two vessels had also between them about 1,400 packages of Dutch butter and nearly as many packages of cheese, besides a quantity of eggs, vegetables, and other edibles eon cip947. consump- WEST KENT ELECTION. Colonel Austin was elected yesterday, without opposi tion, to represent the Western Division of the county of Kent in Parliament, in the room of Lord Marsham. fo rm sur the s upport o f ag i tat i on. Col. AUSTIN, in retur nin g thanks, announced him self' as a strenuous opposer of any grant to Maynooth, an d denounced the Roman Catholic clergy of Ir e l an d as hav ing done nothing to imp rove the College, or to clear i t from the profligacy tha t had so long existed in it, while they u e alcouldso said i raise a that large hew a sums s a firm laws, and of protection to the a g pporter of the corn laws, interests. the regard to th e property eith game-laws, h e wou ld not He considered the pres ent scale of protection q uite ina dequate. He would n ot, however, pledge himself to the adoption of any particu lar course, but would b e gu id e d in his conduct as a Me mber of Parliament, b y circum stances. h e With u l regard d ae t ; to and tax, he would support any tax that pressed equally upon those who were best able to pay. 'The speech of the new Member was loudly cheered, and a vote of thanks to the sheriff; s Monte fibre, hiving been agreed to tlle °lectors separated. Esq., of Great Coram-street, concurrence in the mea sures CLostszo.—The Metropolitan Drapers' As sociation held a public meeting of the assistants of all trades on Thursday evening, in Mr. Lawson's large room, G ower . street, North. W. D. Owen, was in the chair, supported by a deputation from the Central Committee. Several excellent speeches were delivered, and resolutions were unanituou>ly agreed to, denouncing the evils , and pledging the --- to rr discontinue hl the meeting individually to aid, by every means in their power, to promote the grand object for which they were assembled. of su rtchsehliattheehrtoouardsoypstteer byextPhreessComngimittee atermen A vote of thanks to the Chairman was then carried by accla mation, and the meeting separated. and g P h R a vEeN resolvedTl C ES . practice of binding boys who are unable to read and write, and in U L A ig i t ,Z r i in CA en T ,s lo c N o S m O p F a A ny P consequence have issued the bllowing notice :—" Th.': court of mas ters, wardens, and assistants of the Court of Waterraen and Lighter men of the River Thames, hav i n g observed that inconvenience has arisen from boys who come to be bound apprentice not being able to read and write, and who thereby plead their inability as an excuse for not complying with the provisions of the Act of P.irlia. ment and the by-laws of the Company, do resolve, that from and after the Ist of January, 1846, the said court will expect that all boys applying to be bound apprentice to freemen of the Company be ablo to reigd and write' Let other FOrOpanies and trades fo ll ow the Wien:gift TI E SU' N, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 26, 1845. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. EPSOM SPRING MEETING—YESTERDAY. This meeting, Wit suffered in the character of the entries for the Trial Plate by the alteration in the day of running, had the recommendations of 'a well-filled list and two essentials never lost upon the multitude, however lightly they may be valued by sporting men. Accordingly the assemblage on the Downs yesterday WAS Infinitely larger than we have seen at ,dny former Spring Meeting, and the racin , r, if not of the highest grade, plentiful and good. The Grand Stand, by a stroke of policy, creditable to the Com- Mittee, and to no small extent profitable to the " purveyor general to the Turf;" Mr. Careless, was opened gratuitously, and was as fully, if not as fashionably, attended, as on many occasions of greater importance. The day's sport was under the patronage of Sir Gilbert Heatlieote, Mr. H. Dorling officiating as Clerk of the Course and Judge, and Mr. Hibburd as starter, and, by a not over-strict observance of the adver tised time of starting, was brought to a close at six o'clock. The Epsom Trial Plate of 50/., given by Sir G. Heathcote, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each ; for three yrs old, 7st ; and four, 9st. One mile. (Eight Subs.) Mr. S. Scott's bc, by Wintonion, outof Flight ( Wheeler) 1 Sir G. Heathcote's Gwalior, bro. to Bokhara, 3 yrs The following also started, but were not placed:—Mr. Lintott's Young England (late St. Mark), 3 yrs—Mr. Thomp son's The Correct Card, 3 yrs—Mr. Mack's b c by Camel, out of Chanee,3 vrs—Mr. Balchin's Moustache, 4 yrs—and Mr. Dockeray's strife, 3 yrs, carried I llbs overweight. sto 2 agst Flight colt; 3 to I agst Gwalior; and 4to 1 agst The Correct Card and Chance. The Correct Card, Young Eng land, and the Flight colt laid together in front to the turn, where Flight took up the running at a strong pace, carried it on to the end, and won cleverly by a length. A very lane race for second ended in favour of Gwalior by a head, Young England beating the Chance colt by not more than a neck. Nothing else was up at the finish. 251., added to a Sweepstakes of 5 soya. each, for three yrs old, Est 31b ; four, Bst 71b ; five, 9st 21b ; six and aged, 9st 81b ; mares, &c., allowed 31b. The winner to be sold for 250/. Heats, one mile. (6 Subs.) Sir G. Heathcote's ch h by Glaucus, out of Shirine, 4 yrs Mr. Westley's Jessie Hammond, 3 yrs (31b over) 1 0 2 Mr. T. Smith's Sea Fowl, 4 yrs 0 0 3 Mr. Wilson's Freystrop, 4 yrs 0 2 dis Mr. Balchin's bc by Slane, out of Gaiety, 3 yrs 3 3 dr Mr. Lintott's Young England, 3 yrs (21b over) First Heat—Even on Shirine. Won by a length; the Gaiety colt a bad third. The others did not go for the heat. Second Heat-6 to 4 each agst Jessie Hammond and Shirine. Won by half a length. Jessie Hammond did not go for the heat. Third Heat—Even between Jessie and Shirine. A very close race from the Stand, Shirine, by superiority of jockey ship, winning by a neck. 251., added to a Sweepstakes of 3 soya. each ; three yrs old, 6st 131 b ; four, 9st llb ; five, 9st 91b ; six and aged, 9st 131 b. Mares, &c., allowed 31bs ; those entered to be sold for 200/, allowed 31bs ; for 150/, 91bs ; fur 100/, 141bs ; and for 801, 211bs. Heats, one mile. (15 subs.) Mr. Wiltshire's Sir Diggory Diddle (late Discre tion), 4 yrs, 73t 71b (G. Paine) 0 1 1 Mr. Matthews's Tub Thumper, aged, Bst 31b Mr. J. Ling's Botherem, 5 yrs, Bst 21b Mr. Caffall's Midas, 4 yrs, 7st 81b Mr. York's Bletsoe Lass, 4 yrs, Bst 3.b The following also started :—Mr. Thompson's Pererina, 4 yrs, 7st 71b—Mr. Hardy's Fair Play, aged, Bst 31b—Mr. Robinson's Tincton, aged, Bst 41b—Mr. A. Heathcote's Cas tledine, 3 yrs, sst 121b—Captain Delme's Red Skin, 4 yrs, Bst 21b—Mr. Sadler's br f, by Venison, 3 yrs, sst 61b—Mr. Preston's Bosphorus, aged, Bst 31b—Mr. Rogers's St. Do ming.), 3 yrs, sst 61b—Mr. Cousens's Rory O'More, aged, est 61b. First heat-5 to 2 agst St. Domingo and 3to 1 each agst Red Skin and the Minima colt. Won by half a length, the Minima colt and Red Skin well up. Second heat-10 to 6 agst St. Domingo, and 4to 1 agst Tub Thumper. Won by half a length, Minima colt third, and Tub Thumper fourth. Third heat—Even on Sir Diggory, who won by a head, Midas a good third. Amongst the company we observed Lord Rosslyn, Lord Glamis, Count Bathyany, Sir G. Heathcote, Hon. G. Fitzroy, Hon. Captain Stanley, Hon. H. Forester, Hon. H. Pitt, Hon. G. Ongley, Hon. F. Ongley, Hon. M. Ongley, Col. Hornby, Captains Higgins, Willan, Delme, &e., Mr. Maglenius, Mr. Crommelin, Mr. Neville. Mr. Meyrick, &c. __CURRAGH SPRING MEETING.—WEDNESDAY. The Wellington Stakes of 30 sovs. each were won — cleverly by Mr. W. Davis's Doctor Wood, beating Yheomun-ac-Knuck and College Bawn. A Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, and 40 added, was wen easily in two beats by Lord Waterford's The Robber, beating b g by Blackfoot, Phenomenon, David, and Honest John. INTELLIGENCE EXTRA. NEWMARKET SECOND SPRING MEETING. WEDNESDAY. Duke of Bedford's Minotaur, 9st, agst Mr. Osbaldeston's Sorella, Bst 91b. A.F. 200, h ft. The Suffolk Stakes of 15 sous. each ; 5 ft if declared on or before Tuesday next. Alice Hawthorn, aged, 9st 91b—Minotaur, 5 yrs, Bst 71b— lonian, 4 yrs, Bst 31b—Mickey F ree , 4 yrs, Bst 31b—Lothario, 5 yrs, 7st 131b—Khorassan, 5 yrs, ist 11Ib—Bishop of Rom ford's Cob, 5 yrs, 7st 91b—Vibration, 6 yrs, ist 71b—Misdeal, 6 yrs, 7st 71b—Qui Tam, 4 yrs, 7st 51b—Young Lochinvar, 5 yrs. 7st 51b—Pride of Kildare, 4 yrs, 7st 514—Queen Mab, 6 yrs, ist 21b—Wee Pet, - 5 yrs, Est 131b—Croton Oil, 4 yrs, 6st 131b—Turquoise colt, 4 yrs, Est Mb—Buzz, 4 yrs, 6st 91b —Anonyms, 4 yrs, 6st 71b—Best Bower., 4 yrs, Est 31b—Ould Ireland, 3 yrs, Est 31b—Lydia Languish, 4 yrs, Est lib—Com rade 3 yrs, 6st—Fitzallen, 3 yrs, 6st—Sir Francis, 3 yrs, sst lib—Com rade, 3 yrs, sst 111b—Sevens the Main, 4 yrs sst 111b—Fuzbos, 3 vrs, sst 51b—Prologue, 3 yrs, sst 51b2 Secutor, 3 yrs, sst 31b—Ruff, 3 yrs, sst 31b—Ridiculous Miss 3 yrs, sst 31b—Deodara, 3 yrs, 4st 71b. GOR HA MBURY, 1845. The Gorhambury Handicap of 25 sous. eacb, 15 h ft, and only sif declared. Next week. Gorhambury, 5 yrs, 9st—lonian, 4 yrs, Bst 71b—Mickey Flee, 4 yrs, Bst 71b—Lothario, 5 yrs, Bst 31b—Philip, 5 yrs, 7st 121b—Millepede, aged, 7st 101b—Queen of Tyne, 6 yrs, 7st 1011—Barricade, 4 yrs, 7st 81b—Pride of Kildare, 4 yrs, 7st 71b—Wee Pet, 5 yrs, 7st 31b—Godfrey, 4 yrs, 7st 31b— Croton Oil, 4 yrs, 7st 111—The Bashaw, 5 yrs, 7st—Hvrca nian, 5 yrs, 7st—The Devil-among - the-Tailors, 6 yrs, .7st— Elixir, 5 yrs, Est 131b—Anonyme, 5 yrs, Est 131b—Europa, 5 yrs, Est 11 lb—Peregrine, 4 yrs, Est 91b—Best Bower, 4 yrs, 6st 71b—Lydia Languish, 4 yrs, 6st—Christine filly, 4 yrs, Est —Sambo, 4 yrs, sst 121b—Ould Ireland, 3 yrs, sst 101 b Fitzallen, 3 yrs, sst 61b—Dean Swift, 3 yrs, sst 61b—Event, 3 yrs, sst 61b—Crim. Con., 3 yrs, sst 41b—Giantess, 3 yrs, sst 41b—Desperation, 3 yrs, sst 31b—Velox, 3 yrs, sst Ilb— Keppell, 3 yrs, sst Ilb—Wild Roe, 3 yrs, 4st 131b—Deodara, 3 yrs, 4st 11113. The Prae Stakes of 20 sous. each, for three-year. olds. Young England c by Liverpool, out of Corumba, Crim. Con., Devil's Dust, Clansman, and Velox. (RECEIVED THIS DAY.) BETTING AT MANCHESTER-FRIDAY. Two THOUSAND GUINEAS STAKES.-5 to 4 agst Idas, 6 to 4 sgst John Day's lot (t). CHESTER Cur.-7 to I agst Cataract, 8 to 1 agst Ob scurity, 8 to 1 agst Ould Ireland, 9 to 1 agst Semiseria, 14 to 1 agst Fitz-Allen (t), 25 to 1 agst Trueboy, 30 to 1 agst NVinesour (t), 35 to 1 agst Pride of Kildare, 1,000 to 15 agst Yhoeman-ac-Knuck. DERBY.-10 to 1 agst Weatherbit (taken to 100/.)—nothing else named. CURRAGH SPRING MEETING.-THURSDAY. The Queen's Plate of 100 guineas was won by Mr. Irwin's Ould Ireland, 7st llb ( Moloney, jun.), beating Mr. Watts' King Dan, 5 yrs (Doyle), and Mr. Knaresborough's f by Bran out of Maria, 3 yrs, 7st lib, by half a length. The Challenge of the Madrid Stakes of 25 sore. each, 5 ft (8 subs.), was walked over for Mr. Irwin's The Hermit. The Selling Stakes of 5 sous. each, and 25 added, one mile and a quarter, were won by Mr. Watts' Wexford, 4 yrs (Murphy), beating Lord Waterford's Henry, 6 yrs (J. Ryan), and four others, by a neck. The winner was claimed fur 2001. HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. Essex and Suffolk hounds, Tues., West Bergholt, White Hart ; Fri., Raydon-10i. Suffolk stag hounds, Tues., White Lion Inn,.at Eye,,, TDevoitvalid Sooldrset stag hounds, Tnes. and Fri., Dulver ton—l L Durham County hounds, Mon., Thornley-8— • • `N'ext `week s t ill tie a most important one for those who have pinned their Derby faith on the Lord of Henham, or John Day, or John Scott, or who have boldly strayed over the field. Matters must come to something like a crisis on Tuesday, or the world is much deluded. The running of Kent's and Honest John's stables at Bath, is naturally cal culated to increase the confidence in them for the great stakes on the eve of decision, which may be styledgentle men ushers to the Derby, and lady .in waiting on the Oaks, otherwise the Two Thousand Guineas, and Newmarket, and the One Thousand Guineas Stakes. Sweetmeat's excellent performance in the Somersetshire Stakes has had the effect of putting Libel into the market, the property of the same owner, at an outside limit, giving a fearful blow to Iron master, who labours under the heavy taint of disqualifica tion. My opinion, however, is unchanged that all is right, and that 15 to 1 would be a more reasonable position for him than 1,000 to 15. Dull as the business was on Thursday at " the glass of fashion" in Grosvenor-place, yet it betrayed a feature or two of interest. The con finement of Alarm to his stable for three or four days induced a panic amongst his 'supporters, and put him only third in estimation, riding in the second place to Weatherbit as he had done the first to Idas before there was a screw loose, whilst a little outlay would have given the precedence over him to either Pam or hedger. The out siders were beginning to stir on the strength of the favourite being amiss, and the hope that it might prove an epedemic ; the worthy Sir Gilbert Heathcote, or rather his friends for him, as the Baronet never speculates, introduced two eastern named animals to the notice of the book-makers, and, vastly to their delight—namely, Sutlej and Gwalior. Co lumbus, too, and Fitzallen, were dealt upon at most liberal prices. The Chester Cup will still have to undergo some startling changes before the start, and directly the Two Thousand Guineas are decided it will doubtless be the subject of the principal speculation at Newmarket. The great stake on Tuesday will bring into collision the first favourite for Epsom, John Day's lot, and probably his Son of Sheetanchor, Weatherbit, as well as the principal re presentative of John Scott's stable, Kedger, with whom the race must rest. Deeming Cowl, as I do, an extraordinary good horse, it confirms my opinion that Scott has not de ceived himself and misled his friends; but I fancy that Idas will at any rate cut him down on the mile, whatever he may do at the longer distance and over the more uncongenial course for a horse of his frame in Surrey. I confess that my faith is pinned upon Idas, and that I expect to see one of John Day's most forward stable this season second. There will probably be six or seven at the post for this rich stake, which cannot well put less than 1,000 sovereigns into the pocket of the winner, even should the field be lost by a moiety. We may calculate fairly on seeing Idas, Ked ger, two of John Day's lot, Lore Orford's colt, and, perhaps, one of Lord Exeter's and Colonel Peel's at the post. As to the Newmarket Stakes, if Idas wins on the Tuesday, a like success will attend him on Friday, and a similar remark will apply to Kedger. Longitude, sister to Ma Mi, and Prudence, appear to me to have the best chances for the Thousand Guineas Stakes on, Thursday, and I have put them in what I imagine to be the probable order of their passing the Judge's chair. There is every indication of the coming meeting being one of the most interesting for some years past; and I trust that the wish alone may not prove to have been " father to the thought." The very large entry for the Emperor of Russia's donation, for what ought to be called " The Czar's Cup," at Ascot, amounting to twent y -six, is worthy, in quantity an d seem ing quality, of the Imperial liberality. Alice Hawthorn, Nutwith, Foigh-a-Ballagh, Ithuriel, The Cure, Orlando,' Ratan, Alarm, Cowl, Kedger, and Pam, are amongst the m ; but no Idas. Such a field has not been pre sen t e d for eighte en years. In 1827, when Zinzanu was victorious, and eighteen subscribers, there started Mamel u k e , Cadland, The Colonel, Green Mantle, Bobadilla, Lamplighter, and Oppidan ; that was a her seat. race never to be f orgo tt en as long as memory retains April 25,1845.•—P05t. MELLISH. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. PORTSMOUTH, FRIDAY —The Rodney, 92, Captain Collier, C. 8., having been docked and had her copper examined, was undocked on Tuesday and: taken alongside her hulk in the harbour, where she will be completed for sea. The Hibernia, 120, Captain Richards, flag of Vice-Admiral Parker, is making rapid progress towards readiness for sea, although considerably short banded. The Styx, steam-sloop, Commander Hornby, having been cleared of vermin, is re-shipping her stores, &c., and will be ready to take out the next mail to the Mediterranean. The Monkey. steam-vessel, Master-Commander Bryant, arrived from Woolwich on Monday, and, after delivering dispatches for the Admiralty authorities, took in fuel and left for Devonport with supernumeraries. The Fearless, steam-vessel, Commander Sherringham, having undergone a thorough refit and overhaul, left the basin on Monday, and, on completing painting, will resume her surveying operations in the Solent and Southampton water. The St. Vincent, 120, Captain Rowley, flag-ship ofAdmiral Sir Charles Rowley, Bart., bent sails on Monday. Her crew have been daily exercised in reefing, furling, &c., and were inspected on Monday by the Rear-Admiral Superintendent (Hyde Parker, C. 8.), the Commander.in Chief's health not permitting him to perform his usual port duties. The St. Vincent is expected to be the flag-ship in the forthcoming trial cruise, but whose flag she will carry is not yet de cided on. The Sindbad, navy lighter, sailed yesterday, with stores for the river depots. The Lively, navy lighter, sailed yesterday, for the Med way yard, for stores. The progress of the works of defence of this port has been very rapid since our last mention of them. Southsea Castle has undergone some important repairs, and has bad additional accommodation made for troops; 32 -pounder and 24-pounder guns have been taken from the Gun-wharf, and mounted to the number of upwards of 30, and more are being mounted, so that every point of this important fortress will shortly be strongly armed. The guns upon the top of the square tower or keep, of which there are two already mounted, will be upon traversing carriages; they may, therefore, be pointed in any direction in a moment. Two more 32-pounders have been added to the King's Bastion since our last mention, making ten 32-pounders, three long 18's, two 13-inch, and three 10-inch mortars, mounted on this important point of the Portsmouth lines. The guns (chiefly 18's) upon the Spur redoubt have been dismounted and removed, and 32. pounders, upon wooden carriages, mounted in their stead. Wooden carriages have been substituted for iron, because (strange as it may appear) the latter are more apt to splinter in firing than the former. Fourteen 32-pounder gnus have been mounted at Blockhouse Fort, commanding the entrance to the harbour; two have been mounted on the top of the fort at the western extremity, making sixteen already pointed. Workmen are engaged in laying beds of concrete for mounting nine 32-pounder pivot guns, and a number of long 18's will also be mounted ou this commanding fort, making, altogether, we believe, 27. Colonel Brandeth and Captain Wilford, of the Royal Artillery, visited Blockhouse Fort this morning to inspect the progress of the works, and to try the efficiency of some old gun-carriages, for which pur pose four 32-pounders were loaded with blank cartridge and fired off. The carriages stood the test, although we believe they have not been used since the visit of King William IV., when Lord High Admiral—some say not since the visit of the Allied Sovereigns (1814); but it is supposed, if shot were to be put into the guns instead of blank cartridges, the car riages wou!el not have stood the shock. The guns, as they are at present mounted, could never be effectively worked in earnest, considerable difficulty attending their advance and recoil. We believe the present carriages, however, are merely temporary. The wind from the discharge brought the mortar and stonework down like dust. These works wanted repair sadly, and we are glad that they are at length being attended to. Rear-Admiral Hyde Parker struck his flag on board the Victory at sunset last night, and proceeded on leave. The Trincomalee, 42, has been brought from her moorings alongside the dockyard jetty, to return stores prior to being docked and razeed to a first-class corvette, similar to the Amazon (26). Mr. White, of Cowes, has orders to lengthen her by the bow, like the Fox. The Scourge steam-sloop has received her masts, and is otherwise nearly ready for the pendant. The Mercury, Master Commander Scarlett, sailed for De vonport yesterday with volunteers, She will sail from De vouport for the Channel Islands, to embark volunteers. The Wildfire steam-vessel, Lieutenant-Commander A. Darby, came in this morning from Weymouth, and having landed supernumeraries, returned. The Trincomalee, 42, is in dock, preparing to undergo the process of razeeing. The Syren, 16, has shipped her masts, and is reported ready for the pendant. The Admiralty have resolved not to make the alterations in the Centaur steam-frigate which were recommended by her constructor (the surveyor). She is, therefore, being pro ceeded with. The Daring, 12, Commander Matson, arrived at Cork on the 21st instant, and took the flag of Rear-Admiral Sir Hugh Pigot from the Racehorse, 18, Commander Hay, which ship has returned to Plymouth. Mr. White, of Cowes, has orders to lay down immediately, under his own shed, a brig of 12 guns, to be sister to the Daring, to be named the Contest. She is to be ready to re ceive her sea stores by the Ist of January next. The Skylark, 2, Lieutenant-Commander Morris, has ar rived from Plymouth with volunteers for the Rodney and Hibernia. The Pique, 36, Captain the Hon. M. Stopford, was at Tri nidad, last from Tobago, on the 25th ult. The Alban, steam transport, Lieutenant-Commander Lowe, arrived at Cork on the 20th instant, with stores for the squadron. The Dee, steam-transport, Master- Commander Driver; the Tartarus, surveying steamer, Captain Wolff; the Pluto, steam-sloop, Lieutenant-Commander Crozier; and the Race horse, 18, Commander-Hay, were all in the Cove of Cork on the 20th instant. The Pickle, 2, Lieutenant-Commander Bainbridge, was at Jamaica on the 25th ult. The Rose, 18, Commander Pelley, was at Barbadoes on the 24th ult. The royal yacht is being expedited for her Majesty's ser vice with all dispatch, and is ordered to be ready by the sth proximo, as her Majesty t has intimated her intention of revisit in Osborne House on or about that day. The Fairy, tender to the royal yacht, is coming round from the river to fit for service at this port. The Nautilus, 10, Lieutenant-Commander W. Robson, having re-stored and provisioned, left the harbour this after noon to return to her cruizing ground, the coast of Sussex. DEVONPORT.—The Caledonia, 120, will be paid off on Monday all standing. The I'eterel packet was paid wages on Tuesday, and pro ceeded to Falmouth to take out the next mail to the Brazils. The Superb, 80, Captain Corry, is ordered to proceed hence to Portsmouth to be docked '( ?) something being the matter with her bottom. The Rolla, 10, Commander Simpson, arrived at Madeira from this port on the 24th ult., all well. The Monkey, steam vessel, Master-Commander W. Bryant, arrived on Tuesday, to be in readiness to transport the furniture and effects of Admiral Sir D. Milne on the ex piration of the term of his command. The Devon, navy lighter, sailed on Tuesday with stores for Liverpool and Holyhead. The Aid, navy lighter, arrived on Tuesday from Sheerness with stores. The Grecian, 16, Commander Montgomery, was towed out of harbour on Monday by the Confiance steam-tug. She was inspected and paid advance wages by Rear-Admiral Superintendent Sir Samuel Pym the same day, and sailed on the following evening for the Brazils, taking out Mr. Cooper, her Majesty's newly appointed consul on that station. The Resistance, 42, Commander Patey, arrived at Kings town (Dublin). with the 44th regiment, on the 21st inst. The Rhadamanthus, steam-trapsport, left Kingstown, for Cork, on the 21st. SHEERNESS, TIiURSDAY EVENING.—The Sampson steam frigate was hauled into the basin on Saturday to be fitted for commission. Two parties of shipwrights have been sines placed to work on her. She will be mounted with guns of the following classification :—Two of 8-inch bore, weighing 112 cwt. each ; four of 65 cwt. each, on pivots ; and two 24-pounders. She will carry a post-captain, three lieutenants, and 170 men. She is 109 tons more burthen than the Vulture, at present alongside of her, her tonnage being 1,299 yips, that of the 'Vulture, 1,190. The Africati, steadier, , Barker master, went. to tire North Foreland on Sunday for . several casks of salt water, which she carried to Deptford, where another trial is to be made of an apparatus (which was tried here unsuccessfully) for con densing salt water into fresh. It is the invention of a French engineer, and consists of a peculiarly constructed boiler and galley complete. The fresh water procured by the process will be sent to the Admiralty to be analysed. Vice-Admiral Sir Edward D. King, K.C.H., arrived on Monday morning, and having had his flag hoisted on board the Trafalgar, proceeded to Chatham, returning here next day. Sir William Symonds, surveyor of the navy, paid a visit to the Oockyard on Monday, going over his new ship, the Alarm, 26, which was launched on Tuesday forenoon. The Lightning steamer, Master-Commander Petley, passed up to Chatham on Tuesday, to assist the African in towing the Queen, 110, to Pinop reach; having done so, she returned to Woolwich on Wednesday. The Raven cutter, Lieut.-Commander J. Stephen, sailed for Hull on Wednesday, to bring round the volunteers en tered there for the navy. The St. Lawrence, 46, having completed the fitting of Fullerton's manceuverer as far as regards the outside work, is being re-coppered. The manceuverer consists of three or four fan- shaped copper blades inclosed in a circular space of three feet eight inches in diameter, cut through the dead wood of the stern and works by connecting rods and toothed wheels from the capstan or the chain-pumps. Should it suc ceed, it will be invaluable to a sailing-ship overtaken by a calm, as the inventor professes to turn a ship's head by it to any point of the compass. The Vernon, 50, Captain John C. Fitzgerald, has her top gallantmasts up, and is now getting her lower yards across. The Vulture and Spy still continue fitting in the basin, where are also the Ganges, Sampson, and Alarm. In Harbour—The Trafalgar, Ocean, Herald, Speedy, and African steamer. CnATiiam.—The Pvlades, 18 guns, was taken into dock on the 22d inst. to be taken to pieces. The Queen, 110 guns, was put out of dock on the 23d inst., Captain Sir B. W. Walker, K.C.8., and towed to Folly Point by the Lightning, African, and Ruby, steam-vessels, where she remains to complete fitting for sea. The number of men on board, including marines, is 260. The workmen are engaged getting the bilgeways under the ship Raleigh, 50 guns, preparatory to launching, which will take place on Thursday, the Bth of slay. The Calypso, 20 guns, will also be launched the same day. The Adventure naval transport, loading for Deptford, will sail about the 28th inst. The Goodwill naval lighter, loading for Deptford, sails on the 26th inst. Mil ENDOWMHNT or MAYNOOTH.—Last evening a meeting of the Wesleyan Dissenters of London was held at the City-road Chapel, the Rev. Jabez Bunting, Presideit of the Conference, in the chair, who was supported by Sir C E. Smith, Rev. Messrs.l . 3ennett, J. Mason, Thelwall, Hodg son, J. Elliott, T. Gabriel, and nearly all the Wesleyan ministers in London. The R ev . C hairman said, he had felt it his duty, in the present crisis, to come forward to assist at such a demonstration. It was time for them to enter a pro test against the endowment of a system which he (the Rev. Chairman) did not hesitate to stigmatise in a Wesleyan assembly as superstitious. They did not object to thAr Roman Catholic brethren enjoying all civil rights, and were willing to tolerate their mode of worship, but then let them pay for it themselves. Resolutions, objecting to the proposed measure as a means of propagating Roman Catholic doctrines which was calculated to endanger the tranquillity and in tegrity of the United Kingdom, were proposed and adopted. It was also agreed that at the proposed conference of deputa tions of public bodies'to be held in London next week to oppose the Government measure, representatives should be appointed from the eight London Wesleyan circuits to co operate with the other deputations in resisting the passing of the proposed Bill into a law. The resolutions were proposed and supported by various gentlemen, who strongly urged upon their auditory the dangers to be apprehended from the proposed scheme, and were finally adopted a unanimously;prayer after which, thanks were given to the chairman, and Wing been offered, the meeting separated. FLANDERS and HAMBURGH NAIL BROSZELE, APRIL 23.—Mr. Thomas James Maltby, represents t tire of the most important companies in Great Britain for the con struction of iron railways, has arrived at Brussels, and had private audience yesterday of the Minister of Public Works. Martyros hada', an Armenian merchant at Braila, has bees for some days at Berlin, with a view of entering into negotiations with the Government for the establishment, in the free port of Galacz, of a depot of Europeans, especially German manufacturers, from the countries on the banks of the Danube. He hag a'ready had several audiences of Prince Charles, and conferences with the President of the Board of Trade. We hope that his pro posals will be favourably received. BERLIN, APRIL 15.—1 t is affirmed in the higher circles of this city, that the Bavarian Ambassador has presented notes in the name of his Government, protesting against the proceedings of the German Catholics. The Ann. triau Ambassador had previous'y presented notes to the same effect. We are anxious to learn bow our Government, which' has hitherto left the German Catholic movement to take its own course unmolested, will answer the applications of Bavaria and Austria. It seems that the Government will want to see how far this movement may spread in the Prussian dominions. If the German Catholic congregations are considered as religious societieE, merely tolerated by the State, they have no claim noon it, and are obliged to support their churches, schools, &c., from their own resources.—Hamburgh Papers, April 22. THE ILicus, APRIL 20.—The Second Chamber of the States General, in its sitting of Saturday, the 19th, adopted, after a short debate, by a majority of forty-seven to three, the project of law relative to legal ordinances in Limburg. The debate on the project of law respecting the collections of the indirect taxes which was to have taken place in that same sitting was deferred, the Government having made further changes in it, so that the Central Section judged it necessary to refer them to the examination of the Sections. AMSTERDAM, APRIL 19.—The Stoats Courant mentions two roval resolutions of the 11th of this month. The first recals M. J. J. Rochussen, Minister of State, from the post of Envoy Extraordinary to the Court of Belgium, with thanks for the numerous and important services which he has ren dered in that capacity. The second recals Baron Bentinek, Minister at the Courts of Baden, Bavaria, and Wurtemberg, and appoints him to succeed M. Rochussen at the Court of Belgium. The New Rotterdam Courant publishes some particulars of the reception given to the extraordinary mission sent last year to Japan by our Government The ship of the line which had the Dutch legation on board was not only re ceived with extraordinary solemnity, but our flag was hoisted by the Japanese authorities with marks of re spect, of which history affords no previous example. It is well known that no vessel'arriving at Decima is allowed to keep its guns and ammunition on board; an exception was made in favour of our Envoy, and the Dutch officers were besides permitted to retain their swords when they went on shore. The letter addressed by the King.to the Emperor of Japan was received with the greatest veneration, and forwarded to Jeddo with an immense train, which extended for two leagues, the Government having resolved that the latter should be read in the presence of the Princes and the great, men of the empire. An express order of the Emperor di rected that the train should avoid crossing large rivers, that it might not be exposed to any accident. The answer of the Emperor of Japan is not expected till the beginning of next year. There is every reason to hope that the bonds of friendship and the commercial intercourse with this arcient and faith ful ally will be strengtheued and extended, and that the Japanese empire will offer a wider field to our commerce than it has latterly done. Other nations will perhaps ene day have to thank holland for having, by prudent measures. to the advantage of civilisation and social intercourse, put an end to the system of monopoly and isolation of the Japanese. BRUSSELS, APRIL 21.—The Central Section appointed to examine the corn-law question was convoked for to-day. Count de Brieg, our Minister Plenipotentiary for the Ger man Confederation, and M. Blondt, Consular-General in Mexico, left Brussels to-day, to repair to their respective posts. Mr. Renolds, Director of the Namur and Liege Railway Company, arrived here the day before yesterday, and imme diately paid a visit to M. Deschamps, Minister of Public Works. The Chamber in its sitting this morning, placed on the order of the day the project of law modifying the law on the differential duties which relates to goods brought by foreign ships touching at Cerves and other parts. The Minister of Marine presented two projects of law, one for preventing desertion from merchant vessels, the other for a vote of credit to cover arrears of expenditure. At the close of the sitting the Minister of Foreign Affairs presented a project of law on the duties to be levied by the Consuls. BRUSSELS, APRIL 23.—The central section appointed to examine the project of law relative to the five railways, has not yet concluded its labours. There will be a report for each railway. The first report will be that of M. Cogels, on the railway between Jemeppe and Louvain. We have not heard that any serious objections have yet been made ; some modi fications only are spoken of, We learn with pleasure that the Commission, appointed some months ago by the Minister of the Interior,'to inquire into the best means of saving persons in case of fire, has made its report to the Chambers. It appears from the report, that the Commission, after examining a great number of machines, fire-escapes, &c , employed both in foreign coun tries and in Belgium, have decided unanimously that that called " La Sauveur," invented by Major Kessels, is superior to all those hitherto known, for affording aid in extinguish ing fire, and saving the lives of the inmates when in danger. The machine does not want any support from the walls of th• building on fire. AUSTRIAN FUNDS.—VIENNA, APRIL 18. 5 per Cent. Metall/ones... •• •• •• •• ••• • • • • • 113% 4 per Cent. ditto • . . . . 102% 3 per Cent. ditto• ••••••••• •• .• • • • • •• • • 78% Loan, 1834 . ..... ........ Ditto, 1839 Bank Shares Esterhazy's Loan —Allgemeine Zeltung, April 20. COURSE OF EXCHAI Amsterdam CF. 12 8i Ditto, at sight l2 6i Rotterdam 2U. 12 9 Antwerp 26 15 Hamburgh M.B. 14 0 Altona Paris, 3 days' sight 25 90 Ditto, 3 months 26 10 Marseilles 26 10 Bourdeaux 26 15 Frankfort on Maine 123 Petereburgh, 3Us — Berlin Vienna, effec. ti. 3 AL 10 2 Trieste, ditto Madrid 36i Cadiz Bilbao — Barcelona .—. -- Seville • .• •••••••• 1650 • • ...... GE.-(YESTERDAY.) Gibraltar Leghorn ... ...,.., 31 Genoa 26 10 Milan Venice.... . — Naples ..........•-.•. . 39 Palermo, 14.: 0z.... 119 ' Lisbon 521 Oporto • • • Rio Janciio Bahia . ..... Buenos Afi.Z.. '• • NewToi k dyssight Philad&vb .• PRICY:4 9IILL.TO:c PER ca Foreign bars. £3 17 9 Portuga! f:14,1d Coin 3 17 3 New l'oublaons..... 0 0 0 New Dc.:•lars 0 4 9/ Silver to 0 4 10; FATHER MATHEW'S OPINION OF SIR ROBERT PEEL. The following has been sent to us by Dr. Sheil, of Bally shannon, in the county of Donegal : " Dear Dr. Sheil,—/tly almost continued absence from Cork during the last and present month has prevented me from acknowledging the receipt of your interesting letter. lam now about to enter the coach for Lough Brickland, where I am to administer the pledge on next Sunday. " With respect to the speeches at repeal dinners, and the performance of temperance bands at such parties and at poli tical processions, you must be aware that I cannot prevent what is complained of. These are faithful teetotallers, dear friend, and were amongst the most ardent Orangemen of Ulster. attending Orange processions, and playing the Boyne Water;' and I have never complained, much lees attempted to prevent, the one or the other. ‘z All I require is total abstinence from all intoxicating drinks, and from all religious or political subjects in their temperance rooms or their public meetings. " I am proud to be able to assert that there is scarcely an instance of the violation of this rule. "That truly great and good man, Sir Robert Peel, is tul • filling all the anticipations I 'f orme d o f hi s a d m i n i s t ra ti on . "Ile will soon pacify and calm Ireland, and make our un bappy country prosperous... I •am much limited as to time now, but I shall write to you, God permitting,•on my return from the county Down. " Believe me, dear Dr. Shell, yours affectionately, aIHEOBALD MA[HEW. "Cork, April 17, 1845." LAW INTELLIGENCE. ROLLS' COURT, Ap , il2s. HARRIS V. CALLAGHAN. Mr. Kindersley, with Mr. Bird, appeared for the plaintiff; Mr. Tinney, with Mr. Rolt, for the defendant. This was an application for an injunction to restrain the defendant from using the name of the plaintiff on the front of his shop, so as to mislead persons by making it appear if he were in partnership with the plaintiff. The facts of the case, as appeared from the affidavits en tered upon one side and admitted on the other, seemed to be, that the defendant, who had been taken from St. Giles's workhouse by the plaintiff, the well-known optician of Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury, had learned the trade, and after fifteen years' servitude, started in opposition to his em ployer, his shop being only seven doors removed from Mr. Harris's. He also used the name of plaintiff above his doors, and on the window-sill, in such a manner that the cus tomers of the plaintiff were misled, and entered the de fendant's shop:when they meant to go to the plaintiff's. To restrain him from the use of Mr. Harris's name the action eainchlet partyt was brought. After the arguments on either side, Lord LANGDALE suggested that to prevent further litiga. tion the matter should be arranged, and thedefendant having promised to cancel Mr. Harris's name on the window, and to of f a paint e t e he in l c c h or: s f in i r e o n m g '; h l:l t r ii Harris'se cause abovewas dismissed, his doo r paying their own costs. COURT OF EXCHEQUER, April 25. TRIAL AT BAR.—THE GREAT DISTILLERY CASE. TILE ATTORNEY-GENERAL V. GEORGE SMITH. (Continued from eur Afternoon Edition of yesterday.) The cross-examination of Joseph Drinkwater having con cluded, Sir Thomas Wilde rose to re-examine him. The CHIEF BARON said that, as it was now app r oa c hing five o'clock, h e saw no object in proceeding further that day. He also intimated that the other public engagements of the judges made it inconvenient to continue the trial to-morrow for more than two or three hours. As this was the case, it would be more convenient to adjourn the trial to Monday. The counsel on b o th s id es , as w ill as the jurors, having ex ' pressed their satisfaction at this arrangement, the trial at bar was further adjourned until Monday next. MA.RYLEBONE.-(YESTERDA Y.)- THE HAMPSTEAD MURDER. Allan Kaillmack (not Kelmar), was placed before Mr. Long it ►two o'clock, and Mr. Sargent, the landlord of the Kings and Keys, and City police-constable Groves, 360, having certified to the writing of the letters by the prisoner, and some at his family having deposed to the diseased state of his mind, Mr. Los° said he did not think, after what had trans pired, that he should be justified in detaining the prisoner; but, as he was at a loss how to act, he left the Court to consult S r .1. Graham. On his return, he said he could not detain the prisoner. He had no doubt deluded himself into the belief, whilst in a state of melancholy, that he was implicated in the murder. He should therefore discharge him. _ _ The prisoner then left the Court with his solicitor and friends. SALE Or THE HANOVER-SQUARE Rooms.—Thurs peal ace .. t a b t e t H h the n A n u , c e t r i . o n n . M . r a e r R t , o o f m t s h , e o f2 n u w e e h n i c ' h s oce C o n c ert. /on d roo ay rn a s s :c l e e let k at many of the elite of the musical and theatrical world were present. These premises were built about sixty years ago, by Sir T. Cildlint, who bequeathed them to his daughter, the late Miss Ca of. llini, the dirt nof whose d ev i s ees in trust they were disposed Tens first ottbr for the property was 4,0001.. the second 9,0001., and it was knocked down, alter groat competition, for 19,26 0 L. to maw& R. Cocks and Co., of NOW Burlington.street, INS/04410ns to tbt Queen.