The Sun. — London, England, 1839-05-17 00:00:00

- EVENING_LD _ 1 :9 N. NATIONAL CONVENTION (PROM OUR OWN C ORRESPONDENT.) BIRMINGHAM, THURSDAY. Although it is generally believed that there is a "NT body of Radicals regularly organized for the pur rose of resisting any attempt to arrest their leaders-- yet, at present the Borough is in as tranquil a state as the most peaceable inhabitants could wish. No fear, I believe, needbe entertained of any outbreak if the Govern ment and the authorities here abstain from resorting to violence and continual arrests. It is true the men of Birrriingham, when they do meet, assemble t. gether in very considerable numbers, but they discuss their grievances in, a peaceable and constitutional manner, 'And as long as they adopt that course, there will be no excuse for employing either civil or military force to dis perse them. About twenty men of the "A " division of police arrived here last night in private clothes, wbo ' are employed as spies, and it is believed they will arrest one or two members of the Convention the moment they have a convenient opportunity of laying their hands up on them. The military still continue in the neighbourhood. The people feel severely the burthens imposed on them, and the priva tions which they have to endure, and until they see e as t the Legislature is ready and willing to listen to their complaints and relieve their distress, nothing but dissa tisfaction and discontent can be expected to prevail throughout the country. A few good measures introduced into Parliament this Session, would tend more to produce tranquillity and content than all the efforts of the magistracy, military, and police combined. If the spies make any arrests, a serious disturbance may take place, but it is to be hoped a little judgment will be exercised, and that the people will not be brought in contact with the rolice. NATIONAL CONVENTION. The Convention met this morning at ten o'clock and there was a greater attendance of strangers than on any previous day. Mr. HARRIS was voted to the Chair. The following is an account of the National Rent re ceived by the Convention since its sitting in Birming ham : A few Friends in Birmingham £1 10 0 Hoyle in Cornwall 2 10 0 Mr. G. Jackson, Sun-street, Bristol-road, Bir mingham A few Working Men, per Mr. James Breaden 0 10 0 The West London Boot and Shoemakers' Charter Association A few Friends to the Cause in Birmingham 0 12 2 ADDRESS TO TWE QUEEN. On the motion of Mr. PITKEITHLEY, which was se crlnded by Mr. GILL, Dr. Fletcher and Mr. Richard .on were appointed to draw up an Address to the Queen, to be submitted to the simultaneous meetings for their adoption. ABSENCE OF MEMBERS. Mr. RICHARDSON drew the attention of the Chairman la the fact of Messrs. Deegan, Knox, Craig, Duncan, Warden, having gone off by the railway that morn ing without leave of absence. Mr. COLLINS expressed his surprise at such conduct. It was treating the Convention with a great deal of contempt. Mr. GILL inquired if any one knew anything of Dean? Mr. RICHARDSON said Mr. Cardo had also dis appeared. There were many present who were anxious to start for their different destinations, but who thought it was understood that no one was to leave until Saturday. ARRESTS. Mr. O'CoNNoR was now prepared to submit the re solution of which he had given notice yesterday, andhe had endeavoured to embrace in it the objects they bad in view, pointing out what he conceived to be the duty of those animated by a love of their cause, and who were wealthy enough to become bail. He did not feel himself well enough to say much, and therefore, be lieving there would be no opposition to his resolution, he would merely submit it to the Members, reserving himself the right to reply if necessary. The first re solution was as follows : " That the arrests of the Radicals that have taken place, although effected by the Magistracy, was with the sanction, and by the direction of the Secretary of state for the Home Department. That having read the evidence adduced against Mr. Vincent, we are of opinion that his arrest was illegal, and his detention is unconstitutional, and that his and other arrests have been made with a view to intimidate the Delegates from the full and manly discharge of their duties. We are also of opinion that the refusal of the appre hended to allow of bail being given, is rather an act of cowardice than of bravery, inasmuch as the presence of every influential person is now more than ever neces :ary ; and, moreover, the object of Government is thereby effected without incurring the odium which a refusal to accept of bail would subject them to. We, therefore, strongly recommend the friends of the i cruise taking prompt measures to deliver any of their party from the hands of the enemy, by tender in,: bail for the appearance of the accused when r, ( l ivered. - We cannot omit statin g that in our opinion the Secretary of State for the Home Department has all through his administration acted the part more of a maniac than of a statesman." And the next was— " We are further of opinion that in the event of any attempt being made to stop or otherwise interfere with the simultaneous meetings, it will be the duty of the De legates forthwith to repair to Birmingham, convene the Convention, declare their sittings permanent, and recom mend the immediate observance of all those measures sot forth in the Address of the 14th of May."—(Cheers.) He felt convinced the Government would not inter fere with these simultaneous meetings, but it was their duty, at the same time, to be prepared. Mr. RICHARDSON seconded the resolutions. Mr. Vincent had not considered what his duty was in re fusing bail. Dr. FLETCHER begged to read the following letter, which had been received by the Secretary from Mr. Frost, and which would, perhaps, serve as some excuse 1 for the course pursued by Mr. Vincent : Newport, Monmouthshire, May 15, 1839. Dear Lovett,— . The course pursued by the Magistrates of Monmouthshire is that which I anticipated—is that which I pointed out to Our friend O'Connor; and I am of opinion that we should take those means which I sug gested. Mr. Robert., a very clever Chartist, and a very clever solicitor., of Bath, went to Monmouth yesterday, Rue trom Monmouth he came to Newport ; and, in a long t- aiveraPtion on the subject, we agreed that the most pru ' dent course would b • the one first pointed out. We will immediately bring Mr. Vincent before the Court 1 by habeas ; w e s h a ll tt••• 11 h ave an opportun i ty o f po i nt i ng out to the country the arbitrary and illegal conduct of the magistrates, the innocence of the parties, the exorbitant amount of bail, the unconstitutional mode of holding to good behaviour before conviction, and when no offence was committed. Wt . , shall have au opportunity of testing the opinions of tie Court, as to the legality of public meet ings ; inde e d this is absolutely necessary, for the magi strates 'acre are determined we shall have no meetings. Th- sy are in the town and neighbourhood, swearing in special $ tonstables daily, and the authorities declare that they will a;m th em , an d that they will put down public opinion by farce. One or t wo t hi ngs w ill follow f rom putt i ng t hi s determination into practice, a complete dispiriting of the people, or an outbreak, either of which will be fatal to our cause. I have had the greatest difficulty its keeping the people within boi.'„nds, and I am convinced that nothing but my presence could have restrained them. The great men in t,',,i s part of the country are frightened out of the ifew wits they possess. A detachment of the troops was "'ont from here, on Monday, at one hour's notice, to Mon mouth, the county town, to guard the gaol, the authorities apprehending a rescue. I hope that the Conven tion will approve of the course which I have pur sued. I am satisfied that it is the best, and the expense will be but trifling—l am informed that it will not exceed 401.—were it to cost 4001. the money could not be better employed. If the Convention bad retained any solicitor, I hope they will read the order, for I am well assured that no one could or would perform the business better, probably not so well, as Mr. Roberts. Under present circumstances, the Convention will see the necessity of my remaining in Wales until the business is brought to a close. Somebody must be on the spot to furnish the necessary information. The moment the busi ness is completed, I will be at my seat at the Convention, for I assure you I long to be with you. Be good enough to let me know when the Members re turn from the simultaneous meetings. Truly yours, JOHN FROST. Mr. NEE3O3I was of opinion that bail ought to be given in all cases where arrests took place. Mr. O'CoNNoR w as opposed to the appropriation of any sum from the national rent towards defraying the ex penses of Mr. Vincent's trial, or the writ of habeas cor pus. He would willingly give his quota for the pur pose, but he protested against the doctrine of the fun ds of the Convention being appropriated to defray those expenses. The resolutions were then put and carried unani mously. Dr. FLETCHER then moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Frost for his letter ; that the Convention highly ap proved of the course taken by Mr. Frost, but exceed ingly regretted they could not appropriate any portion I of the national rent to the defence of Mr. Vincent. Mr. O'Cotoroa seconded the motion. While he refused to consent to the funds of the Convention being ) taken for that purpose, he begged to tender his sub ) scription of 51. towards defraying the expenses of the • 1 defence of Mr. Vincent.—(Hear, hear.) The motion was una nimou sly agreed to. Mr. MARSDEN said that if the arrests continued as they had begun, a stop would be put to their proceedings as effectually as if the Government suppressed their Simultaneous Meetings. He, therefore, wished to ask Mr. YConnor, whether he had any objection to add the following words to his resolutions :—" That if the . ri atm ekould become general over the country, and be much further persevered in, we shall view those arrests as intended by Government to destroy the present movement, and shall at once proceed to I carry out witho u t f urt h er d e l ay our u l ter i or measures?' Mr. O'Costios, had ne objection whatever to the pro -1 position. Mr. O'BRIEN thought it a very reasonable and pro- I per one. Mr. Nntsost said it was necessary the Chartists should show a hold front, and not allow themselves to be put down. If they allowed one after another to be arrested and thrown into prison, the spirit of he working classes would be broken. He thoucht if one man was arrested, that ought to be the signal for a revolt.—(Hear, hear.) The motion was then put and carried. ARMS. Mr. O'CONNOR said that he saw by a Second Edi tion of The Sun, which contained a report of the pro ceedings in Parliament yesterday evening and which had just been put into his hand, that Lord John Russell in answer to a question from Mr. Wynne, had admitted one of the strongest of their positions —namely , that every man in the country had a right to arm.—(Hear, hear.) To recommend the possession of arms was wrong ; but they bad now the opinion of Lord John Russell. Let them rest on that opinion, and act upon it. Mr. Attwood had spoken out very well, last night, and he thought the Convention were highly indebted to him.—( Hear, hear.) Lord John Russell said the brandishing of these arms, and taking them about for exhibition was illegal. He (Mr. O'Connor) would go further, and say that it was cowardly, foolish, ridicu lous and treasonable.—(Hear, hear.) Two or three persons who took pikes or any other instruments to a meeting, were doing that which would commit every one at that meeting, and were acting in a most cowardly and foolish manner.—(Hear, hear.) He hoped some person would produce a short resolution to-morrow (and he would recommend his friend O'Brien, being the fittest person, to do so), embodying the sentiments he had then expressed. POLICE SPIES. Dr. FLETCHER begged to state to the Convention that he had been informed, and had good reason to be. lieve, that two squads of police arrived in Birmingham last night, from London. He believed some of them were in the room at that moment, dressed in plain clothes.—(Great sensation, every one in the room stand ing up, and searchingly scrutinizing every countenance.) He did not know them personally, but he knew they were in Birmingham. He would have no objection to those people coming in their livery—(Alaugh)—but he thought they ought to express their disgust at the con duct of the scoundrels who sent them, as well as their contempt and disgust of their tools. The police were not paid by the people to be spies on them, and the sending of spies through the country was the foulest part of a mean and dirty system of despotism.—(Loud cheer ing.) He thought the fact worthy of notice, and he hoped the people of Birmingham would have their eyes on them, and dodge them about through their se veral haunts.--(Hear, hear.) He (Dr. Fletcher) had always received every civility from the London police, and he should think that man most culpable who offered them the slightest insult if they had their police dress on ; but when they went among the people as spies he thought they ought to treat them as the laws of nature authorised the people to treat all spies. Mr. O'BRIEN, in reference to what Mr. O'Connor had alluded to, and the advice he had tendered, begged to offer a few observations. One resolution would not embody all the advice necessary to be given to the people. He was of opinion that a combination of the greatest caution and determination was necessary on the part of the Convention to prevent mischief from occurring at the approaching simultaneous meetings. Every pos sible precaution should be resorted to to guard the people against violations of the law.—(Hear, hear.) They should be advised against carrying sticks, arms, or any other description of weapons to the meet ings. They should be advised to march sober and orderly to the ground, and the marshals and other officers, having charge of the arrangements, should be instructed to provide against every casualty that might give the meetings an illegal complexion. Resolutions to this effect should be agreed to by the Convention, and published forthwith through out the country. Other resolutions would be also ne cessary. It was possible, nay, more than probable, that, in spite of all our precautions, the enemies of the coun try might excite tumults and violence at the meetings. —(Hear, hear.) Spies and armed ruffians in the secret pay bf our enemies might be sent to the meetings, and instructed to promote a breach of the peace, in order to give the authorities an excuse for dispersing the people by armed force. There was no telling to what extremi ties the people might be driven in cases of this kind, un less the people were forewarned of the part they ought to act. In his (Mr. O'Brien's) opinion, it ought to be a recommendation from the Convention to the Chairmen of the several meetings, to dissolve the meetings at once in case any disorder should manifest itself. It would be the duty of the Chairman to advise the people to depart quietly to their homes, and it was our duty to recommend the people to yield implicit obedience to their Chairman. In short, every means should be taken not I only to render the proceedings strictly legal and orderly, but also to arm the Chairman with the power of dissolv ing the meeting the very instant an intention was mani fested by the authorities to disperse them by despotic violence. To resolutions e:nbodying these several re commendations it would, he thought, be necessary to add others of a more decided, but not less needful. ohs meter. It was possible, as he had already observed, that all our moderation and precautionary suggestions might not suffice to prevent the people's blood from being shed by the illegal violence of our enemies. It was possible that in contravention of their own laws, the rulers and authorities of this country might let loose their blood-hounds upon peacable and unarmed multitudes. Should xny atrocity of this kind take place, he trusted the people would never again assemble in public meeting, until every man of them—until the whole nation was armed —(Cheers.) He trusted also, that they would arm without• delay, and that they would hold the lives and property of the upper and middle classes responsible for every drop of the people's blood that might be shed in contravention of the laws. — (Cheers.) The Government and constituted authorities of this country were but the creatures of the upper and middle classes—creatures never titled but in accordance with the will of their creators, and therefore it was per fectly just that the upper and middle classes should be held responsible for the illegal and destructive violence of the magistrates, soldiery, and every other description of their tools and agents.—(Cheers.) It was his inten tion, in drawing up the resolutions alluded to, to embody in them suggestions to the effect thus described. In short, it was absolutely essential that the people should be fully provided for the present crisis, ' arid armed at all points against the tyrants who were thirsting for their blood.—(Loud cheers.) He had thought it necessary to make these observa tions, because it was not impossible that be might not have an opportunity of expressini , his sentiments to morrow, as it had been intimated to him that the officers had warrants for the apprehension of several of the Delegates, and he understood that he was one of the parties. Mr. O'CoNtcou said the object of the police in com ing among them as spies was, that they may know the members of the Convention, so as to be able to put their hands on them the first convenient opportunity. If he chose he could put his hand on one of them in a minute.—( Laughter.) He trusted, however, the people would avoid any encounter with the police. The police were; anxious for an affray, because if they only got a wound a quarter of an inch long and an eighth deep, they would get a pension, but the people would have nothing but a rope.—(Laughter, and hear, hear.) The Convention was aware that hitherto the Irish people had not been supposed to be so much with them as could be wished. He was convinced the Irish people were to a man in favour of the principles they advo cated.—(Hear, hear.) He understood there was a So ciety in Birmingham called the Hibernian Society, and who were preparing to join the Convention. If they would attend the simultaneous meetings, he would pre sent them with money to purchase a banner for the oc casion, on which should be inscribed " Universal Suf frage, Repeal of the Union, and the Abolition of Tithes."—(Cheers.) The following Address was then received, from a deputation appointed for the purpose of waiting on the Convention To the Delegates of the General Convention, in Birming ham assembled. GENTLEMEN,-We, the operative Brush-makers in the employ of Mr. Thomas Perkins, Bull-ring, view with heartfelt satisfaction the rapid progress Democracy is now making in this country, and we are determined never to relax in our efforts, or cease to agitate, until Universal Suffrage becomes the law of the land. In furtherance of that object we contribute ld. as national rent. Resolved, that we view with utter scorn and contempt the base, vi cious, and liberty-destroying attempt that is now being made by the Public Press to lower in the eyes of the millions those brave and fearless advo cates of universal liberty the members , of the Na tional Convention, and that we hereby tender to that rightful body our unbounded confidence and support, anxi ously hoping that by its wisdom, prudence, and determina tion, and patriotism, a check may be put to the humbug legislatien of St. Stephens , w hether by hypocritical Whigs or peculating Tories. At length the loud voice of the millions is to be heard in the distance—their manly shouts are echoed from bill to hill, and the mountain breeze brings further tidings of the people's growing strength. t L h e a t t t f y o r r a m n t t s h t e r e f m o ü b n l d e a : t i t o h n e a a n l d l h important ulk of society, ind ust i o a u r s classese awake to their wrongs, and will stand up in the mid-day of their might, and tell the aristocratic lo rdlin g s in a voice t hat o ca p n p n re o s t si b o e n s m he is l u l ntedremrsitnonotde,, andthat tthhee standard ti m e i o c f o I m i h e e r w t y h h e n e raised in this once happy land. Birmingham, May 16th, 1839. sm A iat D ion ep e u f ta a t l i l on ela fr s o s m es o th f e N S at o i c e i n a s l , Canodngerefssthoef N th a e tio A na s i Community Friendly Society, also presented an address, which was received. Thanks were then voted to the Chairman, and the Convention adjourned till to-morrow. ar- I ..atre at the Mr. Bunn gives up Drury-lane t end of the present season. FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE CROYDON RAIL !MD.—Tuesday an inquest was held at St. Thomas's Hospital, on the body of James Brown, aged thirty-seven years, who was run over by three waggons on the above named line on the afternoon of Friday last. The poor fellow's left leg was crushed in a most frightful manner. He was instantly conveyed to the above hospital, where he expired on Sun d dental afternoon ath." , the part having mortified. Verdict—"cde i E NUN. LON )Ik , I,FRIDA I * *: A a 17, 1 9. Dunn's troop of Royal Horse Artillery is under orders to proceed to Bristol on Moaday. That portion of the Rocket Troop lately quartered in Weedon have been removed to Nottingham, and the remainder are likely to follow. A detachment of one non-commissioned officer,and eleven privates, proceeded to the Tower on the 4th inst. to em bark (per steamer) for Scotland, to be employed on the survey under Lieutenant Robinson, Royal Engineers. A detachment of one sergeant, two corporals, and twelve privates embarked on the 7st inst. on board the Recovery, lying off Deptford, to proceed to South Aus tralia, under the command of Lieutenant Frome, R.E., to be employed in surveying and other duties. This is the first detachment of the Ordnance Corps which has proceeded to that settlement. Royal Engineers—On Tuesday Lieut. Trome, one colour sergeant, and thirteen rank and file, marched from Woolwich to Deptford, where they embarked on board a transport for South Australia. 'The men are all married, and permitted to take their wives and chil dren withthcm, as they are to be there stationed for ten years. Royal Sappers and Miners----A. c ommunication has been received authorising an addition to the establish ment of the corps of one company. Royal Marines, Woolwich division—The effective bayonets of the corps at present were mustered •n Monday, and marched out to Woolwich Common for field drill. After some manoeuvres executed under the inspection of Colonel NS ingrove, the Commander, they fired blank cartridge by platoons, and were very deservedly eulogised by many e x p er ienced officers present. The division is constantly under drill, being mostly composed of young so ldi ers , p re paratory to an inspection by the Lieutenant-General Commandant of the garrison. On Tuesday, the 7th inst., Captain C. Clark, First Lieutenants Fleming and Halliday, three sergeants, three corporals, two drummers, and 144 pri vates, embarked on board the Impregnable, and Captain Mends, First Lieutenants Land and Elliott, three ser geants, three corporals, two drummers, and one hundred privates, disembarked to head-quarters from the Royal Adelaide. LITERATURE. THE B d NISHED-3 Vols. Colburn, London, 1839. The tale before us is a free translation from the Ger man of M. Hautr, who states in his p; cface that he was incited to the composition by a frequent perusal of the novels of Sir Walter Scott, of which he appears to be quite an enthusiastic admirer. " All classes among us," ne adds, " read these admirable tales with avidity, ren dered, as they are, into our language in faithful transla tions, and realising to our minds historical events which happened some six or seven hundred years back. Their magic consists principally in placing before the reader historical facts which their author's fertile genius has faithfully dressed up in the manners and costumes of the day in which they took place. With the same view, our object has been to bring to light an event of our own country, in which we have been guided by histori cal truth alone." The " event" to which M. Hauff here alludes, is the quarrel between Ulerich, Duke of Wur temberg, and the Swabian League, which was composed of a formidable confederacy of Princes, Counts, Knights, and certain free cities of Swabia and Franconia, formed for the mutual protection o 1 their rights, chiefly against the tyrannical encroachments of Duke Ulerich. This quarrel took place in the year 1519—the date of the present narrative — and terminated in the total overthrow of Ulerich and the loss of his dominions, who is the " Banished" of the tale. The author paints the Duke in animated co lours—in fact, makes him a most interesting hero of romance, which, we believe, is not quite in accordance with that historical truth on which he professes to lay so much stress. Besides Ulerich, whose strange escapes and adventures, and concealment in the castle of Lichten stein, keep the reader's attention constantly awake, there are several other spiritedly pourtrayed characters in the tale—such, for instance, as old Fronsberg, the most ex perienced chief of the Swabian League ; the Fifer of Hardt, a mysterious sort of being, who seems endowed with the power of übiquity ; Dieterich Von Kraft, a lively, dapper young citizen of Ulm ; Bertha von Lich terstein, a damsel, amiable, beautiful, sentimental, and so forth ; and her " sweetheart," Albert von Sturmfeder. The two last are the hero and the heroine of the tale, who, though their love is crossed by all sorts of vexatious obstacles through two volumes, arc both made happy by marriage, in the third. Those who relish a bustling, romantic story, which never stands still for an instant, will find much to amuse them in the " Banished." ESSAY ON BITUMEN, SETTING FORTH ITS USES, 4-c. London. Effingham Wilson, 1839. . A short account of this substance, which, under various names is used here, but more particularly on the Continent, will be both interesting and instructive to a numerous class of readers, and we have therefore ex tracted from the present work descriptions of the different species, and their application for useful pur poses. The word bitumen has been adopted by chemists in the generic term for all bitumous substances, includ ing the species asphalt, which is a purely Greek word, answering to the Latin word bitumen. aVaptha, one of the species, is of essential use in preparing Indian rubber, for rendering articles of clothing waterproof. It is found in Persia, Calabria, America, and at Pilch ford, in Shropshire ; but the most copious springs are at Baku, near Derbend, on the north-west shore of the Caspian sea. The soil is of a very clayey marl, strongly effervescing with acids, and so thoroughly impregnated with naphtha, that when turned up to the depth of a few inches, it will take fire on the application of a lighted candle, and continue burning till it is purposely extin guished ; the flame in calm weather rises to the height of several feet. The naphtha is procured by sinking pits into which it percolates. The Persians and Russians use naphtha internally as a cordial. It enters into the composi tion of some varnishes. The naptha procured by distilling the sand-stone of which there are extensive strata at Pitchford, is sold under the name of " Betton's British Oil," and is esteemed an active remedy for strains and rheumatism. It is used as a substitute for lamp oil in this and other countries. Naptha is remarkable for its property of dissolving caoutchouc, which first swells up, and then gradually gelatinizes, when digested in it with a gentle heat ; in this pulpit state it is used to render various articles of clothing waterproof. The b roods are stretched out and varnished over with it, and then the varnished sides are applied to each other, and made to adhere by powerful pressure, se as to form a complete fabric or texture. The well-known application of the solution of caoutchouc in naptha or coal-oil, was first suggested by Mr. Macintosh of Glasgow. Mineral tar or bitumen is another species, and is known by the designation of slime in Scripture. It is supposed by many to have vitrified on ancient buildings through exposure to the air, and the vitrified appear once of the ruins of Babylon may be more properly attri buted to this than to lightning, as some travellers have inferred. For the last few years it has been extensively employed for various purposes, and more particularly for paving foot-paths ansl,carriage-roads. It is found in • :s._ - abundance in the the wines or BitAtennc the Pyrenees. Tic precise date of the discovery of these mines is not known ; hut, for upwards of thirty years, the tar has been 'used at Bordeaux and its vicinity, in combination with sand and calcareous matter, for roofing houses, and making roads, footpaths, and floorings. It teas at first employed, with sand only, in the repair of roads near Bayonne, and being found to answer this purpose, it came afterwards to be employed by architects and builders, in its combined form, in preference even to slite and stone ; and at the present time upwards of 500 houses at Bordeaux arc roofed with it. It was tried with per fect success on the public wharfs and quays at Bayonne, where it still remains in its pristine state. Many bridges, roads, and footways, were also paved with it, in all of which it has been much admired and approved. The qualities of the mineral tar soon became more generally known, and the proprietors of the asphalt mines of Seyssel were amongst the earliest purchasers of it, for the purpose of admixture with the asphalt rock, and it has since been invariably employed in all the works undertaken by them. It is now several years since bitumen was first used in Paris ; and its merits are now so fully acknowledged in France, that its use has been encouraged by the Government, not only in the metropolis, but also in the provincial towns. It has been extensively applied to the fortifications of Vin cennes, Douai, Grenoble, Besancon, Lyons, Lisle, Belfond, &e. ; and to the covering of the roofs of the extensive commissariat magazines at Bercy, and of warehouses constructed several years since in the arsenal at Douai ; in the fortaficatien of Bayonne ; in the Government bonding warehouses at Bordeaux ; in the reservoirs constructed to contain the waters of the Seine at Batignolles. near Paris ; for the pavement on the Pont-Neuf, in the abattoirs, the common sewers, and in some of the promenades and foot-paths of Paris. There is scarcely a town of importance in France or on the Continent where the bitumen of Seyssel and Bas tenne is not extensively laid down, and from all accounts with complete success. In London the experiment has been but recently made. In 1838 specimens of the for mer were laid down in Whitehall, opposite the Horse Guards, at the Surrey end of Westminster Bridge, and at the foot of the steps at the York Pillar, and of the latter on the carriage pavement in Oxford-street, side pavement at Northumberland House, before the guard room at the Artillery Barracks, Woolwich, at the ter minus of the Croydon Railway, and several other places. On a small scale—for instance, from 50 to 100 feet— the expense is considerable ; but for a surface of not less than 2,000 feet, we believe the cost is about 7d, per foot. If it should prove as durable as stone, it must be an excellent substitute in many places. THE ARMY. (From the United Service Gazette.) CAVALRY. 6th Dragoon Guards—Two troops, with a piece of artillery, left Manchester on Saturday, for Ashton under-Lyne, to suppress any intended meeting of the Chartists for the rescue of those taken at drill. _ _ . Ist Dragoons—The order for the move of this regi ment arrived at Cork, May 2, and next evening the Ist division (100 men and 80 horses with officers), under Captain Owen), embarked on board the Juno steamer, which sailed for Liverpool at half past six o'clock. The second division embarked May 6, in the same vessel, and the remaining division followed May 7, in the In nisfail steamer. 2d Dragoons—The head-quarters have arrived at Cork. 3d Light Dragoons—Have left Cargpore for Meerut. Bth Hussars—The troops stationed at Omagh dur ing the election for the county of Tyrone, marched thence May 10, for Dundalk, where they arrived on the 13th, to join head-quarters. 11th Light Dragoons—" The 11th Light Dragoons, stationed in this city, under the command of the Earl of Cardigan, went out yesterday in marching order, and a finer display of men and horses it has seldom been •ur lot to witness. Since the return of this regiment from India the exertions of the Noble Earl and his officers have been unceasing to render it one of the first corps in the service ; and they must be gratified to find that their labours have been crowned with complete suc cess."—Kent Paper. 12th Lancers—The corps is ordered from Brighton to Llanidloes. A troop has arrived in Frome. 15th Hussars—The men of this corps, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Badcoek, K.H., and a small battalion of the Royal Marines, on Thursday last, escaladed the walls of Chatham garrison, in which the gallant Hussars evinced their capability of mount ing stone walls in good style. INFANTRY. Grenadier Guards—The entire battalion, under the command of Colonel Greenwood, was at the beginning of last month in Montreal garrison. 2d—The companies in India, at the date of February 10, expected to leave Hyderabad in a few days, for Shirkapore, 200 miles march, to be stationed there until ordered home, which may be in five or six years, a long prospect for an officer in India to endure. 7th Fusiliers—A company marched from head quar ters at Kilkenny, May 10, for Killenaule, where they were to have arrived next day, to relieve the company of the 88th Regiment, ordered May 11 to Dublin, where they will arrive May 18, to join head-quarters at Rich mond barracks. 12th—The depot nnder Major John Patton, em barked at Cork, May 7, on board the Victory steamer, for Aberystwith, to aid the civil power against Chartist outbreaks, and landed at Aberystwith, on Wednesday, at eleven o'clock in the day, with the baggage. 15th—The depot have moved from the Cumber land-square barracks, Devonport, to Mill-bay prison barracks. 17th—Lieutenant Harvey, and ninety-nine invalids, are on passage to England, in the Aurora, shortly ex pected from Bombay. 18th—The reserve companies were inspected by the Lieutenant-Govenor Major-General the Hon. Sir Her cules Pakenham, K. C. 8., on Saturday. 20th—Four companies were despatched from Man chester on Saturday to Ashton-under-Lyne, to be ready to put down any disposition of the Chartists to rescue the prisoners taken at drill. 22d—The detachment lately stationed at Downpa trick has marched for Dublin, and is replaced by a de tachment of the 79th Highlanders. 24th—On Saturday the detachment at Tipnor was relieved by a detachment of the 60th Rifles. On Wed nesday Major-Gcneral the Hon. Sir Hercules Paken ham, K.C.8., the Lieutenant-Governor, inspected the depot on Southsea Common, Portsmouth. 28th—The depot arrived at Chatham on Tuesday from Canterbury. 29th—The party lying in Mutton Cove Barracks, Devonport, have moved into Cumberland-square Bar racks, preparatory to the repair of the barracks at Mutton Cove. On Tuesday the regiment now sta tioned in George's-square Barracks, Devonport, were inspected and reviewed on Mount Wise by the Com mander of the district, General Ellice. The precision and rapidity with which the troops went through a series of evolutions were admirable, and we understand met with very high commendation. Two companies were ordered suddenly away from Plymouth on Wednesday morning for Bristol, the remainder were shortly to fol low, and be replaced by the 25th from Cork. 33d—Recruitinc , parties are ordered to march from head-quarters of the depot at Fermoy to Cork, there to embark for Liverpool and Bristol, en route to Not tingham and Truro, where they are to be stationed. 34th—A company of the depot marched on the Bth of May from Nenagh to Roscrea, to relieve a company of the 36th. 42d—Two Companies, under Captain. Guthrie, ar rived in "Limerick on the 2d of May, and two companies, with band and colours, under Colonel Middleton, arrived in Limerick on the 7th of May, from Dublin. A company marched from Limerick on the Bth of May for Cappawhite, to relieve a company of e 88th. 55th—The regiment at Madras was in good health on the 13th of February, only 32 in hospital. A de tachment (invalids) under the command of Lieut. Ed wards, consisting of 2 sergeants, 1 corporal, and 33 privates, sailed from Madras on the sth of February, in the Duke of Argyle. .58th—A company of the depot marched from Tem plemore on the Bth of May, to relieve a company of the 88th. 60th—Major-General Sir Hercules Pakenham in spected the depot, under the command of Major Sly field, K.H., on Southsea Common on Friday. 61st—A company of the depot marhecd from Clon mel on the Bth of May to Golden, to relieve a company of the 58th depot, ordered to Thurles, to replace a com pany of the 83th. 65th—The left wing of the service companies are stationed at Kingston, Upper Canada. 67th—The depot was inspected at Gosport on Tuesday by Major-General Sir H. Pakenham, K.C.B. A draft of this regiment arrived at George Town, Demerara, early in March. The left wing had left for Barbadoes. 76th—A detachment embarked on board the Grand Turk on the 7th of March at Demerara, for Berbice, and sailed in the evening, when the vessel got aground on the mud flat near Mahaica ; but were released from this perilous situation by a brigantine being sent to their assistance next day to convey them to their desti nation. A draft arrived in George Town, Demerara, early in March. The head-quarters, under the com mand of Lieut.-Colonel Dansey, were expected in George Town about the 14th of March. 79th—A portion of the five companies we last week stated to have left Dublin on very short notice, landed at Liverpool the same day (Thurs day). A further portion of the regiment landed in the course of the evening. It was intended that they should leave Liverpool on Friday morning, but instructions subsequently received ordered them to remain during the day. Their original destination was Manchester, and the hour of their departure was de ferred in order to ascertain, in the meanwhile, whether the continuance of the disturbances created by the Chartists in Montgomeryshire required the presence of a division of them in that hitherto peaceful county. 80th—The depot arrived at Chatham on Tuesday from Canterbury. 83d—The Service Companies in Upper Canada are stationed at Kingston. 87th—A draft of the Royal Irish Fusiliers are or dered to be held in readiness to proceed from Boyle to Cork, there to await conveyance to join the service in the Mauritius. 88th—Head-quarters (four companies) left Temple more May 6 and two companies followed May 8, for Dublin. Detachments at Killenaule, Cappawhite, Ros crea, and Thurles, left those towns May 1, en route to Dublin, where all will have arrived May 16, and occupy Richmond Barracks, lately vacated by the 79th High landers. 89th—The depot at Gosport was inspected on Mon. day by Major-General Sir Hercules Pakenham, K.C.B. "On the 17th (says the Antigua Weekly Re g i s t er, Feb. 26) a detachme nt of this regiment arrived here under the command of Lieut. Causland, as did another the next day under Lieut. Thornton, both from Trini dad. On Sunday, a company u nder Captain .Kennedy from Tobago joined. Lieut.-Col. Basden with the head-quarters of the regiment, arrived here a few weeks previously." 91st—The head-quarters have been removed from St. Helena, the Cape of Good Hope, leaving only two companies at the former station. 94th—Under the command of Major Gascoy'ne, are under orders for Manchester, and expect to sail in a few days. 99th—The Lanarkshire regiment was inspected at Athlone on Monday, by Major-General Sir Patrick Cerro]. Rifle Brigade—The left wing of the first battalion have received orders to hold themselves in readiness to march from Weedon to Nottingham. The second bat talion have been supplied with new detonating rifles ; the copper cap is much larger than that in common use for fowling pieces, and has a broad rim round the bottom. Royal Artillery—Lieuts. Lefroy, F. E. Wilmot, and Riddell, each with two non-commissioned officers, and two gunners, are expected to proceed to the following stations, in about two months hence, for the purpose of . 3 making astronomical and magnetic observationsn dif ferent latitudes :—Lieut. Lefroy to St. Helena, Lieut. Wilmot to the Cape of Good Hope. and Lieut. Riddell to Canada. We understand that the parties will be employed on these scientific investigations for a period of three years, and that during the whole of that time ob servations will be made and recorded every hour, either by the officers themselves or their assistants. Major Gordon's company of the I st battalio n, and Major Sa ; bine's of the Gth, are daily expected from Jamaica, they having left that island on the 20th of March. Major JAMAICA MEMORIAL. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. Lord Sligo presents his compliments to the Editor o. The Sun, and requests that he will correct a mistake in the memorial of certain proprietors of Jamaica, sup porting the Government measure in that colony. It appears that his name has been omitted to be added to it ; when, in point of fact, his was nearly the first name attached to it when it was shown to him by Sir Thomas Birch. His opinion being that such a measure is abso lutely necessary for the protection of the poor blacks in that colony ; it is with much regret that he has ob served the omission of his name. He requests that it may be added to the list. Mansfield -street, May 12. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. Ste,—l have read with_ great pleasure your excellent remarks upon the late Jamaica question. Having spent some montns in that beautiful island, and witnessing the sad misrule of the House of Assembly I confess I was greatlydisappointed by the decision of the House of Com mons—the aristocracy and large landed proprietors of Jamaica are blindly injuring their estates by their sanction of the Assembly, which is almost wholly composed of violent minded men, who have raised themselves on the miseries of the neg ro t o th e station they now hold, and who, having been in enjoyment of unlimited power for years, feel a strong dislike to those who attempt to en croach on their tyranny. I have frequently heard the planters say, how ever good a Bill might be for Jamaica , if it was rec o m men d e d' by the Home Government that Act they would not pass. In this way they throw a blight on every measure which can assist in raising the negroes from a state of dreadful ignorance. I was surprised by the want of knowledge displayed by those Members who spoke against the Bill, in bringing " Barbadoes" as an example. Are they aware that that island is fully half a century in advance of Jamaica, in the civilisation of its negroes, in all the comforts of life, in its humane institutions? They have a good and efficient police, which Sir Lionel Smith, during the period he was Governor there, was allowed to organize. Sir Lionel Smith, as Governor of Jamaica, has acted a most upright part, giving impartial justice to all classes, watching over the poor ignorant negroes, seeing mercy and justice done them, as far as in his power, a most liberal subscriber from his private purse, to all schools and institutions which can assist in raising the negroes from their present abject state. This is the enlightened noble minded man, whom Sir R. Peel and his followers have attempted to stigmatise, whose study has been since he assumed the Government to dispel prejudice, to encourage industry, and by acts of goodness to fulfil the wishes of his Sovereign, and the people of England, who have so gene rously tried to give happiness to thousands of their fellow creatures. A CHRISTIAN. At the anniversary meeting of the Royal Asiatic Society on Saturday, the Prince of Oude was elected a member, on the proposal of Sir Gore Ouseley, who passed a high encomium on his intellectual acquirements. As as instance of the increasing liberality in the minds of the natives of India, it was stated that a Parsee had sent over two young Parsecs to this country to Sir Charles Forbes, with a request that their education might be entrusted to the care of a Protestant clergyman. Six MONTHS AY l'E It MAItItIAGE.—A- man named Blenco was on Wednesday held to bail by the Magis trates of Union-Hall, for assaulting his wife. It appeared that the parties had been married only six months, and that during that brief period the man had blackened com plainant's eyes fourteen times, besides prosecuting her on a charge of bigamy. Iu clef; , nce he said the woman was always " nagging" him, while, according to her repre sentations, the only fault she had committed was having remonstrated with him on his drunken habits. ALLEGED DEATH OF A WIFE FROM VIO LENCE.—An inquest was taken on Wednesday afternoon be fore Mr. Wakley, at the Anchor, I3agnigge Wells-road, on the body of Mary Hookes, aced 40, who was admitted into Clerkenwell workhouse on Saturday night last, upon an order of the parish surgeon, to whom she had stated that she was very ill, in consequence of her husband having kicked her in the side about three weeks before. Mr. Clarke, the surgeon, deposed that deceased made the above statement, and that when he saw her at the workhouse she complained of pain in the chest. She died in the after noon of Monday. On examining the body he found no marks of violence whatever. The liver was much en larged, and possessed all the appearances of ardent drink ing. There was great vascularity of the peritoneum, ex tensive adhesion of the pleura to the side of the chest, and the lungs were gorged with blood. Was of opinion that death had been occasioned by pulmonary inflateation, brought on by ardent drinking. Mr. Wakley, after view ing the body, observed that there was enough disease to have killed half a dczen horses. Other witnesses having spoken to the intemperate habits of the deceased, the jury returned a verdict of " Natural death, accelerated by the drinking of at dent spirits." THE WEATHER.—The impression that an un usual display of aurora borealis is generally followed by a succession of boisterous and ungenial weather, seems to be corroborated by the occurrences of the last few days. For nearly a week the weather has reminded us more of mid-winter than of the middle of the genial month of May. After a succession of very cold and boisterous winds, we were visited on Monday evening by a copious fall of snow, which whitened the ground a little after nine o'clock , and we understand that it was considerably heavier both to . the southward and the northward, than it was in this neighbour hood. At Whitmore, on the Grand Junction Railway, the snow lay three or four inches deep yesterday morning. It was we believe, about the same depth to the northward of Bury ; and the hills to the eastward were perfectly white yesterday. This unusual fall of snow was followed by a severe frost, which, we fear, will have done extensive mis chief to the bloom of the fruit-trees. Within thirteen days there has been no less a change in the temperature than thirty-four degrees, a thermometer in the very heart of the town reaching as high as 67. on the Ist of May, and falling to 33. (only one degree above the freezing point) on the 13th, Monday last- No doubt a few miles out of town the temperature would be much lower.—Manchester Guardian. MELANCHOLY SUICIDE. —Wednesday morning the family of Captain Galloway, R. N., residing at No. 7, St. Peter's-square, Hammersmith, were plunged into a state of deep dis tress i n con s eq uence of the following melancholy event. It appears that Captain Galloway, who is upwards of seventy years of age, partook of breakfast with his daughters about half-past nine o'clock, after which they retired, leaving their father alone in the par lour. About half- past ten the baker called, and the outer gate being locked, the servant went into the parlour to look for the key, when she was horror-struck to find her master hanging from a closet door. She gave an immediate alarm, and the baker having climbed over the rails, came in and cut the unfortunate gentleman down. Mr. Perfect, a surgeon, of Hammersmith-terrace, was sent for, wh o arrived almost immediately, and used every exer tion to restore animation, but without effect. It was his opinion that the deceased had been suspended full half an hour, but the means he had adopted to destroy himself would have pr o d uc ed death almost instantaneously, the deceased having suspended himself with a thin piece of string, which had drawn so tight round his throat as to cut com pletely into the gullet. The deceased lived together with his daughters, but recently came from Dover, and had taken the above-mentioned residence for the purpose of establishing a ladies' boarding-school. It is supposed that the d rea d o f th e project not succeeding produced sudden derangement. CAUSES OF THE VALUE OF LAND.—vve present the following extract of a letter from Sidney Smith, Esq., lecturer of the Anti-Corn -law Association, dated 22d instant, as a lively illustration of a truth, which, if duly att en d e d to, would speedily cause the bitterest ene mies of repeal, those who act -from warme mista stken views of their ow n in t e rest, to become its friends : " From Manchester to Wakefield I saw scarcely one field of corn. All was pasture. There was evidently not even so muck grain r aised as would subsist the horses, cattle, and family of the farmer. Throughout Lancashire, and a co naiderable I fraction f Yorkshi r e, where rents are all enormvsly bigh— should say three times as great as they are in places of much greater fertility in Scotland —the Corn-law has only the effect of taxing the farmers, nay, the landlords, to the ex tent of the protective duty, on all the grain that is con sumed in the district. If any man wishes to see the effect of the Corn-law upon the value of land, let him come here, a n d see that manufactures have trebled the amount of rent, and that mere contiguity to a vast population, created entirely by commerce, produces agricultural wealth that exceeds that produced by a protective duty threefold. Never did I expect to find, in the existing circumstances of society, such abundant evidence of the fact, that agri culture ow es its prosperity entirely to manufactures, and that no foreign competition can ever affect the value land enjoys which is on the site of a consuming population." TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. Sts,—Can you find a place in your widely circulated and consistent Liberal Journal, for a few remarks, as all true Liberals feel greatly obliged for your generous and disinterested defence, and approval of those measures of the Melbourne Cabinet deserving the approbation of Liberals, at the same time condemning what you did not like as a Christian and a gentleman. And here I cannot but remark the great difference in style between the Liberal and Tory Journals. The Editors of the former, with the exception of one or two Weekly, write like Christians and gentlemen : but how can I express my disgust at the con. duct of the Tory Editors—they have written like demons; accusations of the vilest nature have been brought against good and honourable men, which only the most hellish imagination could have devised, or shameless liars, slan derers, and assassins could have uttered. Let any right. minded man, be he Radical or Tory, look over the columns of the hypocritical Standard for the last four years, and he will there find what will make him blush for human nature, and that any man who could so write should bear the name of Englishman. And why has this system of falsehood, misrepresentation, and slander been so long pursued by the Tory faction? Simply this, because the hungry Tories were kept out of office. This induced them to traduce the Queen's amiable mother, to defame the Queen, libel her Ministers, vilely to asperse ner Household, and to incite the populace to oppose the laws. At their door must be laid the present Chartist disturbances, instigated in the first instance to acts of violence against the Poor-laws by the Tory Papers. Let us pray that our good Queen be not delivered into the hands of her enemies (and well may she look upon the Tories as so many vipers, liars, and slanderers), and the enemies of Ireland, and the rights and liberties of England. The Chartists have done mischief, but I believe there still exists a sound portion of the con stituency averse alike to Tory profligacy and Chartist law lessness, but able and willing to keep in power a Ministry, who, if they do not all we could wish, will still advance Reform, and not retrograde, as would Peel and his crew of apostates. In case of Parliament being dissolved, one word as to the representation of Bath. The Chartist Bath Paper of Saturday assures its readers that Mr. Roe buck intends starting for Bath, and his success is certain. I very much question his success. The very argument made use of by the Chartist Editor, viz., his activity in the defence of the Canadian rebels, will prevent any right minded Englishman from giving him his vote. We are certainly misrepresented by a couple of imbeciles ; but unless two good, steady, tried, consistent Reformers (men who will nut play fast and loose, like Leader, Molesworth, and others) are brou.rht forward, the Tories will still suc ceed.--I am, Mr. Editor, Bath, May 11. A CONSTANT READER. EPSOM RAVES. THURSDAY—AIthough Epsom, like 7nost other meetings of note, has its " Cup Day," its importance is completely eclipsed by the attractions of Wednesday and Friday ; it is now, in fact, a rest day to the public between the two, and suffers accordingly. Formerly it preceded both, had a distinct character, and generally drew a full attendance. Of course, on this point we are speaking comparatively ; for, however inferior the company was to what was gathered together on the Derby day, and even to many Cup days, it was highly respectable in quality and number : this may fairly be attributed to the excellent bill of fare provided by the Stewards—as the Cup itself possessed very little interest. The following are the names of all the fashionables vie saw on the ground : Marquis of Exeter, Lords Chesterfield, Stradbroke, G. Bentinck, Villiers, and Maidstone ; Honourables General Grosvenor, G. Anson, G. By ng, El Runs, W. Rous, W. Fitzroy, and J. J. Villiers. Sirs—D. Baird. J. Shelley, and G. Heathcote. Messrs. C. Greville, Hawker, Bat son, Newton, Thornhill, Portman, Irby, Payne, Worrell, Hunter, Gardnor, Clive, 13ayley, C. Wilson, Foulis, &c. With the exception of a slight shower of hail, the wea ther was delightfully fine and warm; the sport was excel lent, and by a strict attention to time, was brought to a close before six o'clock. The Sutton Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 40 added ; year olds, 7st ; 4 yrs, test :315 ; 5 yrs, Bst 915 ; 6 yrs and aged, Bst 111 b. Mares and geldings, and horses which have started three times and not won, allowed 315 s ; win ners at any thee (matches excepted) to carry for twice 31b; thrice, 51b; and four times, 71bs extra. One mile, Six subs. Lord Stradbroke's Fifer, 5 yrs Nat 1 Sir G. Heathcote's Larnaca, 4 yrs 2 General Wyndham's Pharold, 3 yrs 3 Betting.-4 to lon Fifer, who made all the play, was never caught, and won in a canter by two lengths. Puarolu was about twenty lengths behind the mare. The Cup of 70 sovs., in specie, added to a Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, for three yr olds, Est 121 b; four yrs, Bst 61b; five yrs, Bst 12'h; six yrs and aged, 9st 11b. Mares and geldings allowed 31b. Two miles. The winner to be sold for 300 60VS, &c. Six subs. Mr. Eddison's Rory O'More, 3 yrs Francis 1 Mr. V. King's Ruby, 5 yrs Lord Lichfield's c by Actaeon, out of Wings, 3 yrs Mr. Greatrex's ch fby Camel or Parrare, 3 yrs . 4 Betting-5 to 4 agst Rory O'More, and 6to 4 agst Ruby. Lord Lichfield's colt made the running to the turn near the Derby starting-post, where he went very wide, Rory O'More, Mr. Greatrex's filly, and Ruby following in the order we have given their names ; about a mile and a quar ter from home Rory O'More went up to Lord Lichfield's colt and took the lead ; having got round Tattenham corner Ruby made an ineffectual attempt to get up, and Rory O'More was left to run iu a winner by five lengths. He was claimed. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, with 50 toys added. For two-years old colts, Bst 61b ; arid fillies, Bst 31b. New T. Y. C. The winner to be sold for 200 sovs., tee. Four subscribers. Mr. Firth's Wilderness Wakefield 1 Mr. Hervey's b f Kate Nickelby Mr. Forth's b f by Frederick, out of Cestus Mr. Asplin's b c by Laurel, out of Dewdrop 4 No betting. Kate Nickleby made play at as good a pace as she could, with Wilderness half a length behind, and the other two close up; at the distance Wilderness took up the running, maintained it to the chair, and won cleverly by a length. The Laurel colt was beaten off at last. The Croydon Stakes of five sovs. each, with 40 added. Three-yrs-old, 7st 10Ib ; four yrs, Bst 9;b; five yrs, 9st 31b; six yrs and aged, 9st 6lb ; mares and geldings al lowed 31b ' • the winner to be sold for 100 sovs. New T. Y. C. Three-quarters of a mile. 13 subs. Mr. Jackson's br c Sobieski, by Scipio, 3 yrs—Child 1 Duke of Richmond's ch c Felo de se, 3 yrs The following also started, but were not placed :—Capt. Gardnor's b c by Reveller, out of Scurry, 4 yrs—Mr. Sawyer's b m Tittle Tattle, 4 yrs—Mr. Payne's Elf, 4 yrs —Mr. Lambden'a b f by Pontiff, we', of Margaret, 4 yrs— Mr. Falconer's gr m Sister to Pro'c'essor, 4 yrs—Sir G. Heathcote's b f by Sultan, out of Lyric, 3 yrs—and Mr. Bacon's br m Elizabeth, 6 yrs. No betting. Elizabeth took the lead followed by Sister to Professor, Sobieski lying third to them to the distance where he took up the running, and after a tolerable race won by a length ; he was claimed. There were several false starts owing to the awkwardness of Elf, the same mare which caused them in the last race on Wednesday. Fifty pounds, the gift of J. W. Denison, Esq., and the Hon. G. Percival, Members for West Surrey, free for any horse ; three yrs old, Est 121 b ; four yrs, Bst 51b ; five yrs, Bst 111 b; six vrs and aged, 9st; mares and geldings allowed 31b. The winner to be sold for 2501. Cup course. Mr. Dockeray's Guardsman, 4 yrs Butler 1 Mr. Delasaux's gr. m. Jim Crow, 5 yrs 2 The following also started, but were not placed :—Cap tain Gardner's f by Actman, out of Mistletoe, 3 yrs; Mr. Batson's b c Barbican, 3 yrs ; Mr. Hervey's gr c Master Eady, 4 yrs ; Mr. Osb rl-teston's gr f Miss Etty, 4 yrs ; Mr. Matthews's ch m, by Sailor, out of Easton's d (h. b.), 6 yrs ; Mr. Lucas's b m Talebearer, 5 yrs; and General Grosvenor's br c Merrythought, 5 yrs. Betting-5 to 2 agst Guardsman-5 to 2 agst Master Eady—and 4 to 1 agst Jim Crow. Talebearer made the running, followed by Master Eady and Guardsman, to the 'rattentelm corner, where Jim Crow went up ; at the road these two singled themselves out, and ran a good race to the stand, where Guardsman_ got in front and wan cleverly. Merrythought and Talebearer -weer. up, god the rest tailed off. The Durdah's Stakes of 5 n'tf.i.' --- eatth, w tli 40 added ; 3 yrs olds, 7st ; 4 yrs, Bst 515 - 5 yrs Sit 12ib ; 6 yrs and aged, 9st. Mares and geldings allowed alb. The second to save his stakes, and the winner to be sold for 150 sovs. Mile- heats. ( Five labs. ) Captain Gardner's Ochiltree, 4 Mr. Garrard's b h Rienzi, spa Mr. Turner's ch g Sir Felix, ag. 1 Mr. Bacon's ch g Foreqcr, 3 yrs First heat won cleverly, and the second in a canter. THE OAKS—(This DAY.) -s. We took some pains to ascertain what may be expected to start, and to a certain extent we have succeeded ; the list, however, which we subjoin must be received with this proviso, that nothing definite transpired with respect to Scott's lot, which comprehends Kathleen, Mickleton Maid, Lobelia, Appleton Lisa, and Fame. We have given Mickleton Maid and Kathleen, but it is far from improbable that the latter will give place to Fame or Appleton Lass. Fulwar Craven's Deception Trenn. Sir G. Heathcote's La Bel( zza Chapple. Sir G. Heathcote's Carolina Buckle. Duke of Richmond's Reel J. Day. Earl Stradbroke's Nat. Mr. Eddison's Kathleen Scott. Mr. Bowes's Mickleton Maid ... H. Edwards. Mr. Rush's sister to Pickwick Robinson. Mr. Hessletine's The Shadow Hessletine. Lord Lichfield's sister to llec:or Wakefield. Mr. Wilson's Louisa Rogers. Colonel Cranford's The Dolphin Lye. Mr. Bell's La S.tge Femme it talked of, but is doubtful. LATEST BETTING ON TIDE COURSE. 11 to 10 on Fulwar Craven's Deception. 7 to 1 agst Mr. Bowes's Mickleton Maid. 9 to 1 agst Mr. Hessletine's the Shadow. 12 to 1 a, , st Duke of Richmond's Reel. 14 to 1 agst Lord Stradbroke's 16 to 1 agst Sir G. Ileatheote's La Betezza. 20 to 1 agst Mr. W. Scott's Fame. 25 to 1 apt Mr. Rush's Sister to Pickwick. Till DERBY. Mr. Fulwer Craven, the owner of Deception, has ob jected to the stakes being paid over to Mr. William Ridsdale, the owner of Bloomsbury, on the ground that he is got by Tramp or Mulatto, as stated in the Stud book, and not by Mulatto alone, as given in the Calendar. The question, we believe, stands over for the inspection of the original document, as furnished by the breeder for the Stud-book, and however decided will have no effect what ever on the bets. EVANS'S GRAND IIOTEL, COVENT-GARDEN. Betting on the Oaks up to Twelve o'clock last night to 5 on Fulwar Craven's Deception (taken). 7 to 1 agst Mr. Bowes's Mickleton Maid (taken 8 to 1 agst Mr. Ihneltine's The Shadow (taken 12 to 1 agst Earl of Stradbroke's liesione (taken 13 to 1 agst Duke of Richmond's Reel. 15 to 1 agst Sir G. Heathcote's La Blezza. 20 to 1 agst Colonel Crawford's The Dolphin. ST. LEGER. 5 to 1 agst Mr. W. Ridsdale's Bloomsbury. EPSOM RACES.—Last evening, as a gentle man, named Newland, of Hatton-garden, was returning from Epsom Races in a carriage and four, accompanied by his friends, eight or ten in number, the leaders became suddenly unmanageable, and commenced kicking and plunging, when the whole four horses started off with fear ful rapidity, and in their course came in contact with another four-in-hand, and immediately upset, precipitating the whole party (ladies and gentlemen) into the road. Before another vehicle which was passing could be stopped, it unfortunately passed over some of the party. As soon as the sufferers were extricated from their perilous situation they were carried to an adjoining house, all covered with blood, when, most providentially, a Mr. M'Cann, a surgeon, who was returning from the races, drove up, who kindly alighted from his carriage, and found, upon examination, that Mr. Newland had received a concussion of the brain, and had his leg broken, which he immediately set, and ren dered his assistance Lo the remainder of the party—all of whom be found to be dreadfully injured. A KANGAROO SPEAKER.—" A Tobacconist's sign or the cutwater-head of the good ship Kangaroo, would as fitly occupy the Speaker's chair and wig, as — the Right Honourable Henry Goulburn." There is scan dalum magnatum for you, courteous reader; but pray— pray, do take note of t‘n! inverted commas, and lay not the wicked wit of these apt but ugly similitudes at our door. We hare sins enough of our own to answer far. These words we merely repeat, as we find them extant on the file of that most orderly, most consistent, and most discerning of all observers upon men and manners, the Standard. They were uttered, indeed, ten years since, that is, on the 27th June, 1829, when Mr. Goulburn was somewhat out of favour —though we scarcely need to say that—with our decorous contemporary ; but this belongs to a class of re flections which, if true once, must be true for ever. The addition of ten years to a Right Hon. Gentleman's age, es pecially after he has turned a certain corner, rarely increases the personal agremens of the individual, however it may in a few instances improve the wisdom and dignity of the se nator. Although our austere contemporary often professes an edifying contempt for such as " eat dirt," we must play the Fluellin to him upon this occasion, and "peseech" him to chew a little upon his own unsavoury comparisons. It is the more incumbent upon him to do so, after declar ing within these few days that the very existence of the Parliament must depend upon its compliance with the will of Sir Robert Peel, henceforth to conduct its deliberations under the sign of the Kangaroo.—Morning Paper. EXHIBITION OF TULIPS• Mr. Groom of Walwortb, lotg known for his skill and taste in rearing this elegant and fashionable flower, opened his superb collection yesterday, for the private view o con - f bts friends and customers. The tollection this season sists of nearly seven hunded varieties, some of the:o of the the , most beautiful and choice descrip p tion, but owing ungenial weather which has prevailed for some da, they are not yet seen to ft.li advantage. In a few 0 days, however, both those in the open air and those u nder cover, it is expected, will appear in all their splendour. The principal varieties this season are Queen Adelaide," imperatrix Florum," Polyphemus." ,‘ Fabius," "`Milo' " Nourri Effendi," and " Louis XV I." The last is nearly in full blossom, and said by good judges to be a rnagni6- cent flower of the true breed. The great favourite, however, is " Nourri Effendi," named after the Turkish Ambassador two years ago, Oh' carried some of the choicest specimens with him to Con- , stantinople, to adorn the walls of the Harem. The price of this tulip is fixed at 100/. ; but it will not be in full blossom for a week. The price for " Louis XVI" is 10/. 103., and for another, called " Pempe Funebre," 71. 7s. The Grand Duke Alexandre, of Russia, sa Prince Henry, of the Netherlands, who ought to be a good judge, are expected to visit the collection. We would re• commend Mr. Groom to put them to the test, and see if they can beat the Turk in this innocent rivalry. THE PRIDE OF IRELAND• Oh, GRANA UILE !* ope wide thine arms; Clasp to thy breast the Royal Maid, Who, 'midst thy trembling, dire alarms, The Despots' march to vengeance stayed I Joy's tears upon her garment's hem Pour fast as flows thy mountain rill; For, 'neath her sparkling diadem, VICTORIA smiles on ERIN Still ! Irish Sttw * An ancient name for Ireland. COURT CIRCULAR. Viscount Melbourne and Lord Hill had audiences yester day of her Majesty. The Earl of Uxbridge, Earl of Surrey , Viscount Mel bourne, and Lord Clarence Paget, joined the Royal circle at dinner la•c evening at Buckingham Palace. The Duchess of Kent, attended by Lady Flora Hast ings, visited the Princess Sophia yesterday at Kensinglo34 after which her Royal Highness called on Lady Conroy , The Duke of Cambridge, attended by Colonel Jen honoured the anniversary dinner of the Foundl in g Hos Pits with his presence, yesterday. The Duchess of Gloucester dined with the Prince s. Augusta, yesterday, at Clarence House, St. James's. The Hereditary Grand Duke of Russia accompanied bl Prince William Frederick Henry o f the Netherlands, a n d a ttended by Viscount Torrington, visited the Royal Mit' on Tower-hill, yesterday. The Chevalier de Benkhausen, Consul Ge neral to hie Majesty the Emperor of Russia , called y esterda y at the Egyptian Hall, to present a splendid gold watch from she Grand Duke, to the sergeant who h ad, u p on the °cosies of his visit, explained the Model of the B attle of Water loo to his Imperial Highness. Mr. Abrahams, Mr. Howell, Mr. Chamber s, and hit. Eccles, a deputation from the Paris h of All-Hallow!: London-wall, City, had an interview wi th Viscount Mel bourne yesterday, in Downing-street. A deputation, consisting of the Earl of Rosebery, count Melville, Principal Haldane, and Sir David Brawl: ter, had an interview with the Chancellor of the Exchequer yesterday in Downing-street. Dr. Wood had an interview with the Marquis of Dl° r " manby yesterday at the Colonial-office. The Aust r ian and French Charge d'Affaires transacted business yesterday at the F o reign-office. O Earl Spencer and Sir Harry Verney h ad interview ea a M Viscount Mebourne yesterdy. The Duke l of Norfolk, and r. Wood, Chairman of the , Excise, had interviews with the Chancel lor of the ki) chequer yesterday. FASHIONABLE INTELLIGENC . , Mr. and the Hon. MrsARRIVALS. Godsal and family,' ~, in v —cliv of shire-place, from Cheltenham ; the Earl an d Counteo d ; Listowel and family, in Belgrave-square , from Irelseet, Hon. Sir F., Lady, and Miss Pellew. in Grafton-str e in from the Continent ; Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Tollernach Clarges-street, from their seat, Huntsmore Rey. Gerrard Noel and family, at the Sack ville H° L en , Sackyille-street, from Winchester ; Mr. and Mrs: c 3 s l lrs. Park e it l e f , at ditto, from Homesdale, near Godstone ; Mr- Ord and Chesterton and family, at ditto, from Bath,: greet, Lady Margaret Marsham, at Lord Romney's, % • Gar d s, from Bosley House, near m a idsto.h_ ' Dov e_ St. James' and Lady Sudely and the Hon. Misses TraoY , T ow , in street, from Joddingtoo Park ; Lady B dd l i g : t ; Lord Grosvenor-square, from Ashrid e Cio t ' e ' ---1. 5 venor and Lady Verulam and the Ladies Grit-05ton, in Gros square, from Gorharnhury ; Mr. Charles and the 11° .b tb e Mrs. Drummond and family, in Grosvenor -place ;loy Countess of Carysfort and the Ladies Proby, in Growl „ Ai ., street, from Elton Hall, Stilton, Huntingdonshire 'l, and Lady Anne Mackenzie, at Farrance's Hotel, BelgrrL, street ; Mrs. and Miss Cumming Bruce, at the Clarendon Hotel, Bond-street; Mr. and Mrs. Orby Wombwell' Mr. Wombwell's, in George-street, Hanover-sce,st; Lord Brabazon, at Fenton's Hotel, St. James'ssro Mrs. and the Misses Erskine, in Bryanston-square. DEPARTURES. the Sir Charles and Lady Sullivan and daug hters, frail to . Sackville Hotel, Saekville-street - Lieut .- Colon s 1 1 ;n Mrs. Walker, from ditto; Captain Saunders and daug t o from ditto; Mr. and Mrs. Livingstone, from ditto Birmingham. .. Lord Stanley will give a grand political d ir/1111 on Wednesday next, in St. James's-square. t he The Duke and Duchess of Betit .° " l; and nor Ladies Russell, have arrived at Endsleigh 11°115e ' k g or Tavistock, where they intend to rem ain thre c e weeks n i month, and then return to their v itt. at- ampetres where her Grace will give a series o f fates ch their pleasant chateau. Prince The Grand Duke Alexander and th e i n ei. William Henry of the Netherlands ha ve accepted ieondo ° tation of the Russia Company to a banquet on Lu s so le next at the London Tavern, which is t o be give n will of the greatest magnificence. Lord Albemarle, as Master of the give a sumptuous entertainment, on Thuradat o t ug b inst., to celebrate her Majesty's birth day. A h r,, b e cel., r i festivities in honour of her Majesty's birth day s l . ,"`, ,ty brated on Thursday next, the 23d inst., her NeJ e " not complete her 20th year until the following dtl.oollg The Duke and Duchess of Sutherland, they er Marquis of Stafford, and Lord Frederick Gobser',a-Prit pected at Stafford House on Thursday next, fr ° ,. - „t lA% where they have arrived from Strasburg. The iota-9010' gorshee, 253 Victoria Russell, to whom her Majesty stood 5130 season, is staying with her nurse at West Hi 11 .426 h gin The late Earl of Powis was in his v .). BO: His Lordship was Earl of Powis, Viscount se a r piasol g Clive, in the Imperial Peerage, and Baron Clio c ° l Dieat, e ' in the Irish. He was a Privy Councillor. i'f r d Dad! ° „; nant of Shropshire, Recorder of Shrewsbury geor"blo D. C. L. and F. H. S. He married in 1784, l'ewie Antonia Herbert, daughter of the first, Ear ;:rstio'y Lordship has left a large family of children an o , 1 /1 10 0 His eldest son, Viscount Clive, now Earl of r....1.0"-e• elevation to the Peerage, vacates his seat 0 ' hicb jot where, we have no doubt, the Reform interest, _loa f 1 3 , turned at the head of the poll, on the last elV iio excellent Member Col. Salwey, will now fiod, " 6 - 0 1 ,,I; of able colleague. The present Earl Powis is i n his "Dario and married to Lady Lucy Graham, sister o f theljeo. Montrose, by whom he has a large family ; th e r e et n 11% ' now Viscount Clive, will be of age in Noron ha ' ' O O BRUSSELS, MAY 14.—We learn tha t 0 0 1 0 , mittee is going to be formed to prepare the_,,gialelt which will have to be discussed by the several sropoitror missions, the formation of which is rendered ne ° ` - i , at ' r i d is said to have been in contemplation to establis'oers;ea sels a depot of English goods, where shoPltieeprot cO O visitors might come and choose what they ssfi d efe able to sell. These goods were to be considere;a of 'rile in transitu, because all that could not be disres-tire oo to be sent to foreign countries. Eight °' „ A lin sf• cipal manufacturers of Ghent having been c°l - o uto e " the subject, base unaninictlisly declared, as s the firms, against granting such a license. fialines; in% VIENNA, MAY i; Alis Serene JA'r),,f le sdl Reigning Duke of Saxe t 1 urg is on the poi nt b;sa l r , c .ter Vienna to continue his to ey to Italy. pai l°c g ts` paid his farewell visit to eu t 'ourt. Prince b is eion hazy will leave Vienna on i I,' 15th to return to his AsPere London. His Imperial EL , t,! ness thellArchdurrivodibto• Viceroy of Italy, with his ii , L=2,ust consort, • e '„ l e ote', ti p yesterday, in good health. 'I heir family is j . ° c h I day. The news lately comet .ioated by 11°14-01 vi b •, , ed n4ls of the appearance of the I , tie at Silistrisferi re po tty told you that no official confi wation bad b e i s is ' ll3 here, is now contradicted by he same Jo ur° n • thenticated. to c° The Hon. S. Cunard has contracte montb;r; the mails from England to Halifax tisie hn - ses' PV i j steamers of not less than three hundred 0/ . d . the first vessel to leave Liverpool on the 1„ 9 " ; to n le i ' s, J D - The contractor to forward the mails betweenD° steamers, and to run a steam-boat t sf. Quebec. Contract for seven years, at 55,00° at per annum.—Manchester Guardian. tbe We are informed by letters from ~,,00 61; 0 i 5 among the good effects of the treaty with r• 6 70 If; Or: direct navigation from all countries to Ausirli t be",,ths' secured for the future to British shipping ti ose', l es t goes. The most conspicuous is the number of rose the have arrived during the past months of theJoffe 00' from the Brazils, Cuba, Ifee , with sugar sod 4 00 o st already exceeded 120 ships,. of from 2 0° tf) the eigcl Most, if not all of those vessels sailed' i n f o b f or tbe r to t oo oet instance, with British manufactures , West Indies and South America • have found so readmarket r take l a b : diffe re t be a second freight,if athme ma did not of those countries in return, but whic h ye t "lu de for; tial duties on sugar ad coffee 1 1 •j o io• 00 al) entry of, for consumption, in the United Kiftels l u f s q ua merly the quarantine regulations subjected 0 0 of° o s tive parts of America and the West Indies to f e d oo,r„hoich attir 1700;6 pc: rantines. But during the regociations carriod Engle to the treaty of commerce between Austrlcoesidelth 811 sc the quarantine laws were alto the subject o io of Health and by the circulars issues by the Baal the bil ls treat y, of c lean o O a Venice and Trieste since tie ratificationfb ships arriving with their cirgoes, and ss,'; 4, are a „woe s health, from America and the West lacde conve7ifia at once to free pratique. t his is of irotile n w hich 01 the • o ce and advantage to British nips, not one ° poi with their cargoes of sugar , coffee, cotton,a an eCte ratification of the treaty, has teen subj peer. quarantine. —Morning