The Sun. — London, England, 1844-07-02 00:00:00

PeN Dec- "as " a g ran. '0 5 per cents 5 per cent. 5 per cent. 7 per cent.' 4 per cent. 7 -- 5 100 sa. sa. wt. a 100. MAY 20.. buyers for Bale; of ill' ry limited. otisumption departure lose quoted I, however have fallen British bar" ce been oh' leriptions of per cancli• last mail at • 'pees. Till, id sales cep subjoin the T cwt. ionth have, y equallea onots hay° Lehed long' There 10 lins are tits, which lower that ted at Jul' luired for. d, the de local cow iinary de fined frolo, r sale, ago obtained' nontinue3 wessed and [ from out sold at $ : following Alen cloth 3r. Ba. pet rent in the' eporte d to !kholut ta r e contino he month' • last pub; a sale OL, it 1 rupee, • S'aunder 3 ; 3 rem ableu ency, and upees Pe r has been in the 111. 4 Lndy since er decline orted tIJ 04 rupees' t month since our Marvift r 1 remain wring tbe JiVerP °4'" upees, t° e our 1115 g [O9. 106 100 110 iiemonthr hs' sight , ►er rupee' n Madra! sys', 213 ged, the: Th L. os, ° : 4 from 3' Aue stilS il 1 pieces °`r antity iu our qua" if an y' wicet§irw .eek 1044 prooPe t° )11s., ;antou 19' ,t fortae f. rices t so 80, mcy, f or , of grAg, ions, a' e ied, all - ns. all kit's"; !s to $O l / rcho $ .e Leiter nAls, 01 ing 014 r of 0.7 seVer'll 1 jg 110/C retnsiD• and the ,er than L withil, ❑ mai:ii, 314 Nit ek liOv i l yen A- hey t' re t trapv 5 0 feet. b see* 6d.l v. in lit):, gent pp d 4 10. received on the state of the markets :—" The markets, with a Very few exceptions, have presented an exceedingly gloomy aspect this week; almost every department of trade is in a most distressing state, and there is nearly a total cessation of business. The trades in whom confidence can be placed cannot be induced to purchase beyond their actual necessities though most articles rate below cost price. Several houses continue to press their merchandise into the market by the hammer, which has generally gone off at an immense sacri fioe. The accounts from all the towns of the interior arc of an uniform depressed position, nor do they anticipate an early improvement. Importations from the United Kingdom still continue adding t o our stoc k s, of which the markets are fully supplied. No alteration need be expected in commercial matters till confidence is restored. The transactions during the week have been principally for cash, and no price can possibly be affixed to any article' - ONE Y AND COMMERCIAL NEWS. CITY, QUARTER TO THREE. A large business was done in Cotton at Liverpool yester day at very firm rates. Speculators took 1,000 bales Ame rican, and the total sales were 8,000 bales ; 150 Egyptian sold at 7d to Bd, 300 Surat at 3d to 34d, 80 Maranham at 51d to 6d, and the rest, American, at 4d to 61d per lb.—Shares were b m'Y, except Birmingham, Dover, and Grand Junction. Birmingham and Gloucester, 931; Caledonian, 38; Chester 1 a nd Birkenhead, 30; • Dublin and Droght da, 77 ; Edinburgh and Gl asgow, 63 ; drand Junction, 2 - 21 ; Ditto Half, 1101; Liverpool and Manchester, Quarter, 541 ; London and Bir mingham 3 21. Shares, 354 ; Ditto Quarter Shares, 24/ 1 London and Brighton, 461 ; Midland Counties, Quarter, 238 ; Preston and Wyre, 161: South-Eastern, 35 ; York and North Midland, 1264; Lyons and Avignon, 11. 195.. More than usual anxiety is shown among the mercantile classes of the City as to the result of the debate on the mo tion of Mr. Dunc.ombe on the letter-prying business of the Home Secretary ; and it is said, that if Nlintsters are defeated their resignation will follow. Politicians as well as others ale on the pi rite. There are many who believe a dissolution of Parliament will be the . dernier re sQrt of the Premier, should he have either a small majority, or meet w i t h a mujority against him. That there is much importance attached to the forthcoming debate is evident f rom the length of time the Cabinet Council sat yes terday afternoon. It would he much regretted if a dissolution of Parliament took place, as the general business of the F:"intry would thereby receive a check . , just at a time when 1t rs acknowl e d ged to be improving in the United Kingdom. The commercial advices received from the East Indies and China m arkets are not so favourable as oould have been Wished, but still B r iti s h goo d s were mov i ng offstead i ly. The American merchants were most persevering in their efforts to impose of manufactures received from the United States, and "-American Domestics" had, for the first time we believe, Veen inserted in more than one of the Trade Prices Current; not much is reported to have been done in them. The accounts by the Overland Mail have not particularly influenced the English Stock Market. Consols are 981 to 98 4 for the -Opening ' • Bank Stock rea li ses 19 8 to 1 98 1 ; Reduced Th ree - an d-a-Half per Cents. are 102 to 1024; and the Three per Cents. 99 to 991; Exchequer Bills obtain 74. to 755. premium. AThe market for Spanish Bonds is rather better. The ctives realise 294 t o 221; an d t h e Three per C ents. 32 1 Portuguese Converted Stock has been at 451 ex div. The accounts from Lisbon announce reductions in the Go vernment expenditure, but the Treasury was very low. aLe xican are 351 for the Acti ves , a n d 151 f or th e D e f erre d . Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents. realise 61 to 601. P or Railway Shares rather lower rates have been obtained. BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK. (From the Official List.) .. Bank Stock ...... 1911% ...." .. ... 99 3 per C en t. Reduced Annuities .. ..."..""*" .................. 102 3 % per Cent. Reduced Annuities Long Annuities, Expire sth Jan. 1860 ____l 34 7.18 Consols for Open.ng .... .......... -.”.............. Vti Exchequer Bills, 1301. 136 d. Ippor. .."."----- . ----- 7 5 Pm. D 5001......... ... ......... ..... ............ 7 5 pm. . itto 5ma1c..—...—....... —..—....••• 74 pm. Ditto Advertised..„..... pm. FOREIGN FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK. Mexican Bonds, 1 837, 5 per Cent. Ditto for the Account Ditto Deferred Stock l5 Portuguese Bonds, 5 per Cent. Ditto Converted 4536 Spanish Bonds, Five per Cent 1810 — DDitto for the Account. 92N% itto Three per Cent. ................--- ....... 3-230,1 Di tto for th e A ccount Dutch 236 per Cents 6l 1 . 0% . Dutch 5 per Cent&......—.-.-........ ........ 1 1 00 01% Ditto for the Account New Loan, 4 per Cents. (1844) PRICES OF SHARES THIS DAY AT ONE. RAILWAYti, PAID. Pea SHARE. Great western .... '75 Ditto % Shares ... ...... .... ..... 50 Loudon and Birmingham lOO -.218 to Ditto Share -. London and Bright on ... .. 50 ..—. Lo ndon and G reenwich (Preference) 18% London and Croydon - Brandon 2 to ..% •,„•, 17 % - Mancheste r and Birmirigh;... •... 13 m ... 40 Newcastle and Darlington Jona. .- 1 Nor thern and 40%5( e Eastrn Th i ; Norwich and ....-." ..... 45 . York and North Midland .... ... 50 lO6 104% to 105 Ditto % Shares .. Ditto Scarboro' lii;nCh .......... 2% " 20% to Orleans, Tours, and Bordeaux 1 Pa ri l an d Orleans .. ... .0 3 3 %% ••• to •••••••••••••• ..... .. 3414CLIZATRR STOCX EXCHANGE, JULY I.—Our market confin es • u-- 'lnto, with a. moderate, amount' of business doing, at about previous rates. Manchester and Birmingham, 56 cum. quarters and Leeds Half-Shares, 4-1; Ditto Quarte r s, , Manchester II Idfield and Manchester Canal Rai hraY 37 6d u( ' 8 * • : M anche ste r and Buxton, 20s. prem.; iluddersfield Canal, 21i, Al A.RKET NEWS.—(THIS DAY.) IIA:r MAUI:MTS. S MITITFIELD.—Coarse Meadow Hay, 3l 12a to 41; use .ditto, 4/ 4s to 4/ 12s ; fine Upland ditto, 4114 s to 51; Clover Hav, 5/ to 6/ IN; Oat Straw, 11 12s to 1114s_ ; W heat Straw, I/ 14s to 1/ 16s per load. Supply but mode rate, and trade steady. Culi nunr-aen.--Coarse Meadow Hay 31 15s to 4145; use fui ditto, 41 6s to 4/ . 13s ; fine Upland ditto, 4l 16s to 515 s ; Cl aver ilay, 4/15 s t o 5/15 s ; O at Straw, 1114 s to 1/ 16s ; Wheat Straw, 1/ 16 s t o 1/ per load. Both hay and straw sold readily, at full prices. WRl ThenaPEL—Coarse Meadow Hay, 3/ 10s: to 41; use x,,,td ditto, 4143 to 4/ l Os • fi ne Upland ditto, 41 12s to 5/ ; 'rer Hay, 41 153 to 6115 s ; Oat Straw, 1/ 12s to 1/ 14s ; " tr eat Straw, 1/ 14s to 1/ 16s per load. A full average s aPPly, a a rind sluggish demand. New Meadow Hay was g at from 31 5s to 4l 6s per load. OLONIAL. Stioian.--The market for British Plantation is heavy, 4 °°ot 300 hhds having been sold at rather lower prices. The public sales h ave consisted chiefly of 90 hhds Trinidad, 110 l' un ' Molasses, 11,848 bags Mauritius, and GOO bags Madras. The Trinidad Sugar and Molasses were taken in, the former at 56s to 56s 6d for good to fine brown, and the latter at 25s for fair quality, being about the previous value, but at which there were not purchasers. Nearly all the Mauritius and was disposed of, b u t went off very heavily, at a decline of fully is to 2s, the more particu larlyr. on the lower sorts ; low to fi ne b rown b roug h t 48 s to a'as, and low yellow 55s 6d t o 67 s ; t h e M adras sold at 43s to 48 s for l ow to mid brown, which is also a decline of fully 2s. The o nl y transactio ns w hi ch have transpired worth reporting const of three large cargoes of yellow Havanna], contain tolag about 7,000 boxes, whi c h h ave b een sold afloat at 19s 6d 21a 6d, deli verable either ove r th e s hi p ' s a id e i n L on d on, or lan ded Port on the C ont i nent. The quantity of British Plantation last w ee k at the East and. West India Docks was 1,121 Atids 161 tierces 211 barrels, and there were taken for home f: oo3 tuliption 1,648 hh ds 101 tierces 225 barrels. The stock in the same places is 11,456 hhds 1,651 tierces 1,762 barrels. • coFFEE---195 casks 203 barrels British Plantation only partly sold at rather lower prices. We um--T he quantity l an d ed last week at the East and ht In dia Docks was 4 03 puns 22 hhds ; there were t a k en 4 hhds, cons umption 80 pu ns 8 hhd s, and exported 34 puns hhds. The stock in the same places is 9,646 puns, 2,070 ETRE.-1,44.3 bags SaTTI. t ra fo o j t 24s to 26- 6d for "tier rates. Bengal at auction all found i t ) tb li ( Y a l e 6 ll to 2* per cwt. refraction, being Sfr in p ar were all taken in above AL w•--1. ) . Y. C. Y. C. is is good demand at 41s 3d to 41s 6d noon the :3,pot, and 49 s 6d to 42s 9d for the last three Mollths. T ToNvn is 43s 6d per cwt. 11 ' .—The market i s quiet and the arrivals have been Zit • 22,00( The stock, in. London is 31,058,0001b s aga i n st ord to Mbs at this ti me l ast year. The price of Congou raid ls 2 4d to good ord 10 4 d to 11d, an d Twankay good ord to but Unde r! this Is 3d p er lb . The home consumption from l ast year, year has been 11,793 ,0001 b s or rather less than TOlLkeeoThe m ar k et, during the last month, has not presented any feature requiring particular observation. Sales lilna:tea been effected to a very limited extent, and have in some tenerrs been rather in favour of the buyer; neverthess, no alteration can be made in the quotations. .114 Th .. • e pnee of clean is 29s to 30s per cwt. Saxon,-, and suite WEIratOVTITT .-- , tiLv 21.—His Majesty the King 0 . ! two chariots and four, from Oeford, on their way to Ports arrived hereiunexpectedlv last evening, in Mouth. The inhabitants of the town were much pleased at his Majesty's visit, filly expecting that he would remain here a day or two for the - f visiting the Isle of Portland and other intereatingl3" our . neighbourhood, especially as hicks ajesty was kil l) ae." 11,' take so much interest in eolo gical pursuits; but we °wn th g tl disappointed, for he left the following inorning7ere -rea 3L CRILD Munpan.— On Monday morning, between eight and nine o'clock, as policeman Hart, L 58, was on duty In the Belvidere clock' Lambeth, was as informed that the body uf an infant (not quite dead)found in the tint!el . :- yard belonging -to Atr. Patrick, situated near the old Guild lord Barge, in the above road. The policeman immediately th ad, proceeded to the spot, and saw the infant bleeding from meatdeh wall of r; nose, and ears, and lying immediately un on the therdOn looking about he perceived marks of blood tophouse next to the timber- On of the tank, and found tiAs child had been thrown over the avail from the yard .of the home, nearly ten feet in height. oThe policeman directly went t o th e house, and on knocking f the door i sister o t was o pened by a y oung g i rl, seventeen years age, th e f the landlady, who with her hus band, was from home at the time. The policeman queetioned the girl on the subject of the finding of the.child, but the girl denied any knowledge of the cir cumstances, when the policeman, observing that her hands and apron were blood Y, asked her the reason, and she be trayed so much confusion that he went to the station-house, and a surgeon having exam Med the girl, it was at once as ter that she had recently delivered herself of a child in water-closet, marks of blood from which place to tlie wall, over' which she must have thrown the child, were perceptible. It was found the child was still living, but the itjuries it sustained were of such a serious nature that it ex pired in about two hours after the discovery was made. The girl herself was immediately conveyed to the workhouse. In the timber -yard, into which the infant was thrown, two large watch dogs are kept, both of which were found licking over the body when the horrible discovery was first made. SOUTHAMPTON, JULY I ' — he Peninsular Coro- Pally's steam -ship Montrose arrived in the Docksfrom Gibral tar this day, at half -past one o'clock, and landed the Penin !tiler and other mails, which were immediately dispatched bY a special train to London. The Montrose left Gibraltar yer(2p the 23d of June, Cadiz 24th, Lisbon 26th, Vigo 27th. ringcargo consists of fruit and Spanish hams, and the fol- Passengers :—Mr. Preaux, Mr. Crosby, Mr. Morgan, ll ' s * a li d bliss Durnford, Mr. Fisher Mr. Bussi, Mr. Kerby, kr. Eller Mr. Edwards, Mr. I. Moolly, Mr. Greeham, rs. Coster, Alm. w aggernee, Mr. and Mrs. Jose V'd Margallero,M and Mrs. Bro ughton. Her M ajesty's steamer Warspite, Captain Wallis, and two foreign steamers were at Gibraltar ; at C adiz two French brigs of war ; at Li s b on the French brig of war dro n Volage, a P russian corvette, and the usual Portuguese squa. The Lady Mary Wood, Captain Cooper, will leave for Alexandria on the 3d instant, and take out th e I n di a and C ilhis mails. The Royal West India packet th e Cl y d e w ill take Mails. A very her departure to- morrow with th e M ex i can and West India fine shi p , th e C airo, arrived in the Docks yes terday, from whence she will sail on the 3d instant with a large number oC emigrants for Can a d a , & e, SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY.—ExETEII Me . HALL ndeissolin will again con duel. his st. Paul on Friday next, the concert being the last this season. SLIM:', , ARY OF NEWS AD ONptitton. " Who runs may read." POREIGTZ. The intelligence brought by the Overland Mail from India and China is not important, with the exception of that from the Punjaub. There several bloody conflicts had taken place, no recognised authority existed, and it was considered cer tain that the British would be compelled to interfere. In deed orders had been given for collecting two large Anglo. Indian armies on the Sutlej. The King and Queen of the French left Neuilly at eleven o'clock for Paris on Saturday, where they remained till six, and then returned to the chateau. The Toulonnais of the 27th ult. announces that the two ships of the line, Marengo and Neptune, were taking in pro. visions, and would in all probability join the Morocco squa dron. The Emperor of Russia had returned to St. Petersburgh, in perfect health, during the night between the 18th and 19th ult. The state of health of her Imperial Highness the Grand Duchess Alexandra, consort of Prince Frederick of Hesse, was considered to be hopeless. The Academy of Antiquarian Science at Rome having in serted the name of the King of Bavaria in their album of ho norary members, Prince Odescalchi, Count Albergotti, and Chevalier Ercoli Visconti were deputed to present the diploma to his Majesty who received the distinguished noble men with much cordiality. It is affirmed that the Duke de Bordeaux will shortly pro ceed to Baden-Badeu, and remain there some time. A large number of Legitimatists are expeCted to visit that delightful place at the same time. Accounts from Constantinople of the 12th ult. announce the return of the Sultan. The Swiss Extraordinary Diet met at Lucerne on the 25th, when the subject of the late insurrection in the Valais was immediately taken into consideration. The President made a speech, in which he praised the conduct of the inha bitants of the Higher. Valais, and condemned that of the Lower Valais. The Diet decided unanimously, that the law of the land justifies a federal intervention in the canton of Valais. The Gazette d' Augsburgh, of the 26th, says that the Papal Government had addressed a note to the Cabinets of Lon don, Paris, and Vienna, contradicting the assertion that the late troubles in the legations were caused by a vicious system of administration. The consort of the Duke Bernhard of Saxe-Weimar, the Princess Caroline of Hesse, as well as the Prince Ernest of Barchfeld, and the Princess of Hohenzollern, have arrived at Liebenstein, on a visit to her Majesty the Queen Dowager of England, who intends to reside there from six to eight weeks. Several other illustrious persons are expected there; among others, the King of Hanover, the Grand Duke of Saxe- Weimar, the Duke of Saxe-Coburg Gotha, together with the Duchess of Kent, and the Prince of Leiningen. LAW AND POLICE. The celebrated Running Rein case was commenced in the Court of Exchequer before Baron Alderson. The utmost in terest was manifested by the sporting world in the proceed ings, and the Court was crowded to excess. The proceedings occupied the whole of the day, but terminated at an early hour this morning, by the jury returning a verdict for the defendant, Colonel Peel, establishing the right of Orlando to draw the stakes of the Derby. The session of the Central Criminal Court commenced yes terday at the Old Bailey. There are only eighty prisoners for trial, but some of the charges are of a serious character. In the Old Court, Christopher Watling, 53, a person holding a subordinate situation in the Excise, was indicted for steal ing two ounces and a half of tobacco, value 6d., the property of the London Dock Company. The jury returned a verdict of Guilty, and the prisoner was ordered to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for twelve months. John Salteill, alias John Alfred de Salteill, aged 22, de scribed as a glass-merchant, was indicted at the same Court for feloniously marrying, on the 18th May, 1843, one Jane Harris, and that on the 16th May he married, at the church of West Ham, Harriet Bates Davison, his first wife, Jane, being then and now living. A peculiar feature of the case was, that the first wife knew that the man was going to marry the second woman, and the second wife knew that he had been married before. It seemed to be a quiet arrange ment between all three of them. The prisoner was sen tenced to one month's imprisonment. The Middlesex sessions commenced yesterday in Hicks's hall, Clerkenwell-green. The calendar contained the names of 53 prisoners for trial, 17 of whom were indicted for felony, and 36 for assault and misdemeanours. The Court sat until five o'clock, and disposed of a number of cases, few of which were of any interest. A savage fellow, named William Cressingham, a grocer in Watling-street, was charged, at the Mansion- house, with having brutally beaten, and otherwise abused and ill-treated his wife. He was required to find good bail. John Leonard Bird, a young man, in the service of Messrs. Ward, Sturt, and Sharpe. of Wood-street, warehousemen, was charged, at Guildhall, with robbing his employers to a con siderable extent. He was committed for trial. A rather fine-looking woman, between thirty and forty years of age, who gave her name Rosa Louisa Parry, was charged at Queen-square with creating a disturbance, and breaking a window, at the residence of Mark Blake, Esq., M.P. for Mayo county. Defendant, in answer to the charge, said that she had been living for some years under the pro tection of a gentleman named Somers, who had recently de serted her, and whom she was very desirous of seeing. She had no means whatever of supporting herself. She was told that this was no reason why she should break another per son's windows. Having promised not to repeat the offence, she was discharged. John Cass, a gentleman's coachman, was sent to prison for twenty-one days from Marlborough •street, for having as saulted a police-constable in the execution of his duty at the opera on Saturday last. COURT—zasszoN.aximm. The King of Saxony and suite were expected to arrive in Edinburgh on Saturday, en route for the Highlands. The Duchess of Gloucester honoured the Dowager Lady Feversham with her company at dinner, yesterday evening, at her Ladyship's house in Arlington street. The following were invited to meet her Royal Highness :—The Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, the Earl and Countess of Dartmouth, the Earl and Countess of Eldon, Lord and Lady Sherborne, Mr. and Lady Caroline Dunsombe, Colonel and Lady North, Sir Edward Disbrowe, Mr. Neville Grenville, Sir Frederick Trench, and the Lady in Waiting on the Duchess of Glou cester. The Marquis and Marchioness of Queensberry have arrived at Farrance's Hotel, Belgrave-street, from Scotland. The Hon. Henry Elliot, son of the Earl of Minto, left town on Saturday for St. Petersburgh, where he is appointed attach 6 to the new ambassador, the Hon. J. A. D. Bloomfield. A matrimonial alliance is said to be on the Lapis between Sir William Molesworth, Bart., of Pencarrow, late M.P. for Cornwall, and the accomplished relict of a wealthy commoner. The ceremony is expected to take place the week after next. 1111184MILLANZ10178. The proclamation of banns, the celebration within canoni cal hours, and the keeping of register, will be the chief pro visions of the new Presbyterian Marriage Bill. It is stated that Earl de Grey is to leave Dublin on the 13th of July, and that Lord Heytesbury is to arrive at the Castle on the 16th. The accounts from the hop districts of Kent are favourable ; though complaints are heard here and there in many dis tricts, they are growing fast, and looking well. PARLIAMENTARY DIVISIONS. From the Votes and Proceedings qf the Howe of Commons.) MONDAY, JULY 1. UNLAWFUL OATHS (IRELAND BILL. (IN THE COMMITTEE.) Eirst Clause (.That the Act 2 and 3 Vie. 3. 74, shall con tinue until ) :—Motion made, and Question pro posed, " That the blank (page 2, line 6) be filled up with one year :' "—Whereupon motion made, and Question put, " That the Chairman do leave the Chair :" The Committee divided : MINORITY-AYES, 40. Aglionby H. A. Gore, Robert Somerville, Sir W. Archbold, Robert Greenaway; C. Stansfield, W. R. Barnard, E. G. Hawes, 13. Stewart, P. M. Barron, Sir H. Humphery, J. Stuart, Villiers Bellew, R. M. : MlTaggart, J. Strickland, Sir G. Brotherton, J. Morris, David Tancred, Henry W Busfeild, W. Morrison, General Thornely, Thomas Curteis, H. B. O'Brien, J. .7 — ___ Wallace, Robert Dennistoun, J. O'Connell, M. J. Wawn, J. T. Duncan, George O'Conor Don Wyse, Thomas Dundas, Frederick Ogle, S. C. H. Esmonde, Sit T. Plumridge, Captain TELLY IRS Feilden, J. Power, James Norreys, Sir D. Forster, Matthew Rawdon, J. D. O'Ferrall, R. More French, F. Shell, R. L. :MAJORITY—NOES, 58. Ackers, Janus Gordon, Captain Palmer, G. Acte, T. D. Graham, Sir James Peel, Sir Robert Baird, William Grogan, Edward Price, It Baring, W. B. Hamilton, Lord C. Pringle . , Alexander Bentinck, Lord G Harcourt, G. G. Rushbrooke,Colonel Blackstone, W. Hayes, Sir E. Shaw, F. Boldero, H, George Henniker, Lord Smith, T. B. C. Bowles, Admiral Hepburn, Sir T. B. Smollett, Alexander Bruce, Lord Ernest Herbert, Hon. S. Somerset, Lord G. Buller, Isir J. Yarde Hodgson, Richard Stanley, Lord Burroughes, H. N. Hope, Charles Button, lion. H. 11 Cockburn, Sir G. Hope, G, W. Vesey, Hon. Thomas Corry, H. Jermyn, Earl Vivian, John Ennis Darby, George Knatchbull, Sir E. Wortley, J. Stuart Douglas, Sir C. Lefroy, Anthony Wortley, Hon. John Drummond, H. H. Lincoln, Earl of Yorke, R. H. Eliot, Lord McGeachy, F. A. Escott, Bichkam M`Neill, Duncan TELLS as. Gaskell, James Milnes Meynell, H. Young, John Gladstone, W. E. Milnes, Richard Lennox, Lord A. Gladstone, Captain Neville, Ralph THE WEATHER. THUNDERSTORM. - Yesterday afternoon the metropolis and its neighbourhood, particularly the west and north-western suburbs, was visited by one of the most heavy and severe storms of thunder and lightning, accompanied by a drenching rain, which lasted nearly an hour. The atmosphere, on Sunday, was exceedingly sultry, and in the afternoon there were indications of an approach ing storm from the west, but a strong breeze springing up from the north-east, it was not heard or felt in the neighbour hood of the metropolis, although it fell heavily over Berk shire and Oxfordshire. As the afternoon advanced the wind shifted.to south-east, and shortly after four o'clock dense masses of clouds appeared on the horizon, advancing against the wind front the north-west, and indicating an approaching storm. By a quarter past five o'clock they had extended themselve; all Over the heavens. The storm commenced about half-past five o'clock, by drops of rain as big as a crown piece, which was immediately followed by a vivid flash of forked lightning and a heavy peal of thunder. A cessation then took place of about ten minutes, when the whole power of the storm appeared at once to burst forth, and continued, with scarcely any intermission, until nearly half-past six o'clock. The storm was most severely felt in the neighbourhoods of Acton, Wellesdon, Harrow, Hamp stead, &c.._ THE EXHIBITION IN WESTMINSTER HALL.—Yes terday the exhibition of works of art contained in this edifice was opened to the public on payment of one shilling each. From an early hour until nearly dusk there was a continued succession of visitors, among whom were many of the aris tocracy. The Duke of Wellington arrived at the Hall alone during the morning, and spent some time in examining the collection. The Countess of Jersey and Lady Clementina Villiers, Viscount Sandon, the Earl of Courtoun, and many others of the nobility, were present at the same time; and during the day no less than 1,500 persons paid for admission at the doors—a fact on which the Commissioners cannot fail to congratulate themselves, evidencing as it does so great a degree of interest in the exhibition on the part of the public. LIVERPOOL MAIL TRAINS.—On and after Friday next the London mail train, now leaving Lime-street at eight o'clock in the evening, will leave at a quarter-past. The object of this change, which is made by order of the Post master-General, is to accelerate the mail. A letter from Rome states that the Pope is about to canonise the late Princess Borghese, the daughter of the Earl of Shrewsbury, who died four years ago. She cannot, however, be recognised as a saint until a century lies elapsed ! lul u Qam: 40401, TilE SUN, LONDON TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 2, 184 SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. TATTERSALL'S.-YESTERDAY. So many of the habitual frequenters of the subscrip tion room attended the great public trial at Westminster between Orlando and Ruaning Rein, that,. although the " select few" betters round who were present evinced every disposition to accommodate the backers of horses, very little businest was done. The late and ensuing Derbies, the Goodwod Stakes and Cup, and the Doncaster St.. Leger were touched upon in the course of a long after noon (made more so than usual by a heavy thunder storm, about six o'clock), at the following prices : THE LATE DERBY. 4 to 1 on Orlando—taken GOODWOOD STAKES. 12 to 1 agst Duke of Richmond's Red Deer 14 to 1 agst Lord G. Bentinck's Croton Oil—taken 17 to 1 agst Mr. Meiklam's the Best of Three—taken 20 to 1 agst Mr. Irwin's The Pride of Kildare—taken 20 to 1 agst Duke of Richmond's The Currier—taken 20 to 1 agst Colonel Anson's Parthian 20 to 1 agst Duke of Richmond's Franchise. Mr. Greviville has declared that it is his present intention not to start Gunter. SIR JAMES GRAHAM AND THE • POST-OFFICE. Yesterday evening a large meeting was held at Saville House, Leicester-square. It was convened for the purpose of considering the conduct of Sir James Graham, relative to the breaking open of letters. The large hall was densely crowded long bethre the time announced for the commence ment of the proceedings. A majority 'of the persons present were tradesmen of St. Anne's, St. Martin's, and the adjacent parishes. About 1,600 persons were *sent. It was announced that Captain Pechell, M.P., would take the chair, but the Hon. Member was compelled to leave town early in the day, and sent a letter, apologising for his non attendance. - Mr. SYME presided, and offered some preliminary remarks on the subject for which the meeting had been called, and which has engaged the attention of the people from one end of the country to the other. The manner in which this pro ceeding of Sir James Graham had been received, would afford him, and all who would follow his example, an oppor tunity of knowing that there was a limit beyond which the patience of the people would not go.—(Hear, hear.) To morrow evening the subject would be brought before the House of Commons by Mr. Duncombe, and he trusted that all who felt strongly on this subject, whether in or out of Par liament, would render the Hon. Member for Finsbury their hearty and undivided support.—(Cheers.) Mr. CLUER eulo g ised the conduct of Mr. Thomas Dun combe,. contrasting him with "the border slough hound" of Cumberland.—(Laughter and cheers.) When he (Mr. Cluer) first knew the present Home Secretary, he professed himself a Radical, and appeared to be sincere in the advocacy of his opinions. At that time the Right Hon. Baronet, with the present Lord Brougham, visited the cottages of the poor, seeking their support in the promotion of liberalism. Such was Sir James Graham some years since ; but no sooner did place and power appear to his view, th an a way w en t hi s poli tical opinions —away went his liberal sentiments—and the Right Hon. Baronet became a Tory of the first water. From step to step in tyranny the Home Secretary had gone on, until by his recent conduct in opening letters addressed to private individuals he hadbrought upon himself such a storm of indignation that he would not soon get rid of.—(Hear.) Mr. Cluer concluded by proposing a resolution supporting Mr. Duncombe in his attempts to put an end to such tyranny as that practised by the Home Secretary. Mr. STALLWOOD seconded- the resolution, which was put to the meeting, and carried by acclamation. Mr. O'Cormon moved the second resolution:—" That this meeting considers that Mr. Duncombe, by his having so fearlessly and magnanimously exposed the base, ignoble con duct of the Home Secretary, in having opened, without special warrant, the letters of peaceable and innocent indivi duals, has rendered essential service to the British public, to whose confidence and gratitude he is 'eminently entitled." That resolution expressed strongly his own opinion on 'the subject of Sir James Graham's conduct. It had been alleged that, in what he had done, Sir James Graham had acted legally and constitutionally. There certainly was a law which might be twisted into an exculpation of his conduct. If the people of the age in which that law was passed were base enough to submit to it, the people of the present day would be determined to oppose it—they would be determined no longer to submit to the infliction.—(Hear.) During the last few weeks many letters of his h a d b een o p ene d, an d only a few days since three letters were delivered to him, every one of which had been previously opened at the Post-office, and carefully re-sealed. There was a sanctity in a private letter, and any honest man would rather cut his finger, off than break the seal of a letter to which he had no claim. The system attempted to be introduced was a most dangerous one, and, so long as he had life and energy, he would not cease to exert himself to uproot it.—(Cheers.) The whole blame of this foul trans action had been cast upon Sir James Graham. Let the country remember, however, that " Qui facit per alium facit per se," and then some of the odium would be cast upon the leader of the administration. If Sir Robert Peel determined on keeping a malicious dog, let him be responsible for any injury he might inflict.—(Hear, and cheers.) Mr. CUFFAY, in seconding the resolution, trusted that the people of this country would never allow the present Govern ment to be at peace until they were completely ashamed of their atrocity. That Sir James Graham would ever be made ashamed was perhaps visionary.—(Hear.) The sooner the modern Fouche was ousted from the Cabinet, the better for the interests of the country. The Rev. Dr. WADE offered some appropriate remarks in support of Mr. O'Connor's resolution, which was put to the meeting, and carried without a dissentient voice. Resolutions denouncing the conduct of Sir J. Graham were agreed to, after which a petition was framed for presentation to the House of Commons, and received numerous signatures. Thanks were voted to the Chairman, and the meeting dis persed, after a long sitting LITERATURE. MEMOIRS OF A BABYLONIAN PRINCESS. 2 Vols.lburn, London, 1844. The work before us is a translation, and the original was written by the Princess Maria Theresa Asmar, daughter of the Emir Abdallah Asmar, who was born in 1804 amidst the ruins of Nineveh, and lived for several 'years of her life in the utmost splendour at Bagdad. Her family, which was one of distinction in the East, professed to derive its origin from the Brahmins, and her father professed the Chaldaic rite in communion with the Church of Rome. By her own account, the Princess seems to have been of a serious and devout turn of mind, and says of herself, " from the age of six I had been in the habit of reading the Lives of the Fathers, and I formed a determination to imitate their example. I betook myself to the histories of saints, hermits, and martyrs, and the more I read the more intense was my desire to share in their sufferings and their glory." At an unusually early age she was engaged in marriage to a young Sheikh : but disliking the notion of matri mony—a very singular prejudice, by the bye, for an Eastern lady to entertain—she addressed herself to her intended husband, with a view to induce him to cancel their engagement, stating that it was her wish to become a nun. Upon this, with infinite com plaisance, he resolved to take the vows of a Trappist, " and now lives," says the author, "in a hermitage on Mount Lebanon, at the foot of the cedar mountain, on a ledge so precipitous that a bird would hardly dare to make her nest on it." Soon after this, the Princess's father and family were cruelly persecuted for their faith, by the newly -appointed Pacha of Bagdad; at length, when the tyrant's avarice and bigotry were satiated, she herself, accompanied by her mother, during her earlier progresses, set off on a tour to some of the more celebrated provinces in the East, a narrrtive of which is contained in these volumes. The authoress appears to have seen much, and what she saw she has the happy art of describing with such vividness, as to place the scene imme diately before us. There is a tinge of melancholy pervading her work; but is informed with a truly Christian spirit, and will be read with interest, if only for the eloquence and evident truthfulness of the de scriptions. We quote her account of a repast served up to her on the occasion of a visit which she paid to the daughter of the Pasha of Mosul : As many of my readers may be unacquainted with the detail of Oriental gastronomy, I will briefly describe some of the haut-gouts served up on the occasion of my visit to the palace of the Pasha of Mosul. First of all a tray, containing twenty dishes, was brought in and placed upon a large round salver or stand, of copper, about six feet in diameter. Among these dishes were soups, one made of rice and herbs, the other with green corn and chickens, a favourite dish of the present Pasha of Egypt. Amongst the dishes which succeeded to these were a lamb, stuffed with all sorts of herbs, rice, and pis tachios, which was served up whole, saffron being added, for the double purpose of giving it colour and flavour; a number of roast fowls ; stuffed gourds; two or three large dishes of a vegetable, called " bamia ;" and a dish made of a veal hash, enve l o p e d in vine eaves ; " coobba," which is a crust made of green corn and hashed meat, filled with a hash of beef and herbs, called " shar al ajouz," or old woman's hair, of delicious flavour, and made up into globes, as large as a man's head ; many dishes of " kabap" or "kabob," as it is more usually written, which is a kind of sausage meat, cooked on an iron rod ; together with a host of other recondite prepa rations, the names of which have passed from my memory. When the solid portion of the dinner had been disposed of, a profusion of sweetmeats, of the most delicious flavour, were put upon the table, and with which the repast concluded. Of course, no wine was introduced ' • but we managed t o conso l e ourse l ves w i t h drinking a liquor made from the juice of the pome granate, which was handed to us in goblets of massive gold. During the whole time of dinner, fifteen slaves were in attendance, some of whom fanned us continually. Having brought in the necessary vessels for the perform ance of our ablutions, and accommodated us with our pipes and nerghilabs, they were permitted to withdraw, and regale themselves on the remains of our repast. I had almost forgotten to mention the " nuckel," or dessert, which, in its way, was in no wise inferior to the dinner. There was a substance having the consistency of snow, which is found o n th e l eaves o f trees, of a green colour, having a delicious sweet taste, called in the Chaldean language "gasgoul," and in Arabic "man al sama." There were also the figs of Jebel Sinjar (a mountain to the north-west of Mosul), of enormous size, some of them being not less than six inches in length ; the " laimoun halou," or sweet orange, from Bagdad and Bassorah, a fruit almost as large as a shaddock, greatly resembling the orange in size and appearance, but far excelling that fruit in smoothness of skin and sweetness of flavour. So abundant is this fruit in Mesopotamia that twelve are sold for a penny. " Hammas," a sort of kernel, resembling a dried harvest bean, which is roasted after the manner of coffee ; to which may be added pis tachio nuts, promegranates and grapes. The repast finished, we were conducted upstairs to the " tharma," an apartment on the first floor, corre sponding, in some manner, with the Iwan below. It was paved with marble, and looked ou t u p on t h e gar d ens. In the centre 'of the room was placed the " serrir," a large ottoman, covered with yellow satin, on which re clined the chief wife of the Pasha, and around which several cushions were ranged. On the side, towards the garden, were hung a number of cages, filled with beautiful singing -birds, sending forth notes of every de scription. In this earthly paradise we enjoyed our " nerghilahs" and sipped our coffee. This being over, the sultana, or favourite wife of the Pasha, composed herself to sleep, according to the Oriental fashion ; an amiable weakness which, I greatly fear, is not calculated to secure for my illustrious friend the approval of her own sex in this colder climate, where, as I have been given to understand, the practice of taking a nap after dinner is confined almost entirely to elderly agas, who have laughed at the beard of the prophet, by partaking of the condemned juice of the grape. FREDERICK THE GREAT AND HIS TIMES. 2 Vols. Colburn, London,lB44. We noticed this work some months since, at con siderable length, in The Sun, when it first made its appearance, in two large octavo volumes, and spoke of the skill with which it was executed, of the great variety of its details, the affluence of its anecdotical matter, and the clear, and, in some instances, entirely new view which it gave of the public and private cha racter of its hero, Frederick the Great of Prussia. We mentioned also the frequent diffuseness and slovenli ness of the writer's style, as defects that should be remedied in a second edition ; and we are pleased to find that our hint has been taken in good part, and that in the duodecimo edition before us, the author has re trenched much of the luxuriance of his manner, and moderated a few opinions which, as originally put forth, were somewhat too strong and decided in their tone. Thus diligently revised, and republished at a price within the reach of the generality of readers, we have little doubt that the work will. become a lasting favourite with the public, for the period of which it treats, and the events which it records, are of the most eventful and stirring nature, and the hero, the Great Frederick, whom Voltaire has so grossly calumniated, was, beyond all question, the most consummate soldier and statesman that the eighteenth century produced. THE MYSTERIOUS MAN. 3 Vols. Newby, London, 1844. The " Mysterious Man," who gives the title to this novel, is a good-natured, thoughtless, young Irish adventurer, by name Sullivan, who, like many of his enterprising and not eminently diffident coun trymen, comes to London for the purpose of getting a wife, and so securing a fortune on easy and pleasant terms. Aware, however, that there is a strong pre judice among the cockneys against Irish adventurers of all sorts, Sullivan, notwithstanding his desperate Tipperary brogue, passes himself off for a German nobleman, Count Bundledoff, and under this assumed alias, meets with a variety of adventures, some of a humorous, others of a more serious character, which are duly set forth in the volumes before us. Ulti mately he is successful in his matrimonial specula tion, and marries Lucy Atherley, the daughter of a country farmer of the blunt, honest, old school, to whom the reader is introduced in the first chapter, as also to the good-natured, light hearted Count, who is her travelling companion on her journey from Oxfordshire to the metropolis. There is some quiet fun in the story, and it is penned currente calamo ; but, as a whole, it seldom rises above mediocrity, and is uniformly deficient in strong, earnest, graphic portraiture of character. The most finished and natural sketch is that of Josiah Jenkin son, of Euston-square —" one of those unfortunate individuals," says the author, " who are the most miserable of mortals, because they have nothing on earth to make them unhappy. He had an easy tem per, an easy fortune, an easy wife ; he had no mise ries, and therefore he had the trouble of making them ; and this is one of the greatest troubles on earth. Such was Josiah Jenkinson, a stout, comely person, but a settled and established misery -maker." WESTERN BARBARY. Murray, London, 1844. The very amusing little volume before us forms the ninth number of Murray's " Colonial and Home Library." It is an account of Western Barbary, its wild tribes and savage animals, and was undertaken, as we learn from the introduction, by Mr. Drummond Hay, for the purpose of procuring for her Majesty Queen Victoria a barb of the purest blood from some of the breeders of horses in the region round La raiche. In this undertaking the author, it seems, was not so successful as he could have wished, but during the course of his expedition, " he saw," as h e t e ll s us, " such striking pictures f Arab life, and heard so many anecdotes illustrative of the peculiarities of cha racter, customs, and manners in the various tribes, that he was tempted to commit them to writing." His volume is certainly prolific of incident in an unusual degree, and much of this incident is of the most stirring and romantic character; especially the stories which are introduced in the course of the narrative, and which in wildness are nearly equal to some of those marvellous ones which are of such constant oc currence in the Arabian Nights. The following curious particulars connected with the subject of lions may perhaps amuse our readers : Mallem Homed had spread our carpets under the thick foliage of the Kharrob, or locust-tree ; and there the water-melons and grapes —which were placed before us —soon disappeared amongst the numerous party. The sport of the day was discussed : and the old hunter who had wounded the boar Sold us that he had been in some danger ; for the beast rushed at him as he tired, and it would have gone hard with the veteran, if he had not sprung behind a tree. " In truth," said the man, "I am an old lion-hunter ; but I have found more danger in hunting the boar than in pursuit of the sultan of the forest ; since with the lion one is always more or less prepared for his attack." He went on to tell us that in the country of Reef, where he often hunted the lion, each man goes armed with a gun, a dagger, and three or four iron-tipped stakes. A hole about four feet in depth is dug, just wide enough for each man to crouch down in. The stakes are then driven into the ground with their iron points slightly in clined outwards ; each sportsman, as in boar-hunting, takes his station in these places of safety, which are dug in the tracks of the lion. The beaters, making a great noise with drums, and shouting and firing of guns, drive the game towards the hunters : should they wound the lion, he generally springs at the man that fired, who immediately stoops, and the lion, falling on one of the stakes, is dispatched with their daggers. " You have," said I, " many lions in the regions of Akkalaya. I suppose it is dangerous to be out after dark ?" " They rarely attack a man, if unprovoked," replied the old Reefian : " I have met them when alone ; they have stood and looked at me. But in such cases a man • must go on his way without appearing to notice the beast, and then he will almost always quietly walk away also." " The best caution I can give," continued our grey bearded guest, "in case you ever meet a lion, is, that you should keep on your own path with all the coolness you can command, until you observe that the yellow haired has passed out of view, or has ceased watching you ; then turn sharp to another direction, and pursue it rapidly, lest the lion, having noticed the line of your march, should proceed to meet you at a distance on the track, as they often do with all the cunning of a cat; and you may then have some difficulty in evading his wan tonness or anger." This advice somewhat reminded me of the story of the old peer, who, being asked what he had done on meet ing a lion in the Strand, which had broken loose from Exeter Change, replied, with great composure—" Do ? I called a coach." Nevertheless I treasured up the ad vice against a future emergency. To my question, whether it was not very dangerous to hunt lions without the precaution of the pit and stakes, our guest replied, " Yes, Christian, it is : you carry your life in your open hand." " I remember," continued he, " a son of the sheikh of our village returned home one evening trailing along the skin of a huge lion, which he laid at the feet of his father, and showing the hole where the ball had pene trated the skull, he told the sheikh that he had, alone, met the animal face to face in the wood, and killed him. My son,' said the sheikh, with which finger did you pull the trigger ?' " The young man held his fore finger up. " Seize and bind him,' said the sheikh, and drawing his knife said, I cut off that finger, my beloved, that you may remember for the future, never to attack a lion when you are alone ; for I would not lose you, my son, for a thousand, no, nor for ten thousand lion-skins.' " In vain we all cried out to the sheikh to spare the youth, who stood calmly obedient ; but though the big tears rolled down the father's rugged cheeks, the finger was cut off." MAGAZINES (CONTINUED). SPORTING MAGAZINE. We have here two embellishments —one, a like ness of the famous race-horse " Running Rein," the late winner of the Derby—and the other of two " Russian Setters," which are pourtrayed with much spirit. Among the literary contents we find an amusing account of an evening spent at a village inn, together with a copious and accurately drawn-up digest of all the sporting intelligence of the month. CHURCH OF ENGLAND REVIEW. There are several elaborate articles on religious subjects in the current Number of this periodical, and one, especially, on " Modern Religious Poetry," deserves praise for the truly catholic spirit with which it is informed. Among the miscellaneous papers two of the most entertaining are the critical no tices of Mr. Horne's " New Spirit of the Age," and of Mr. D'lsraeli's " Coningsby." In the latter criti cism, while the occasional defects of this brilliant novel are pointed out with skill and acuteness, ample justice is done to its merits, and the praiseworthy object which the author had in view in penning it. The Reviewer is clearly not an advocate for " Young England " principles of policy, but neither is he alto gether a dissenter from them, but, if we may judge from the tone and bearing of his criticism, seems as yet not to have made up his mind on the subject. BRITISH FARMERS' MAGAZINE. This Magazine, as may be inferred from its title, is exclusively devoted to the consideration of agricul tural subjects, which are usually treated in a clear and scientific manner. The most useful article in the present month's Number is one entitled " Sug gestions for Improving the Agriculture of England," in which those of our readers who may be interested in such a theme will find several serviceable practical suggestions. BIRKENHEAD DOCKS. The question of the Birkenhead Docks being now before the House of Lords, the parties on both sides are looking forward to the result with great interest. The promoters declare that their scheme will be of the greatest benefit to the public; that the construction of their docks is desired by all the commercial and manufacturing establishments of the surrounding country ; and that it is solely opposed by the Corporation of Liverpool, on account of the preponderating influence in that Corporation of the warehouse interest, who having invested their property in these buildings, regard with alarm the prospect of a dangerous competition on the Cheshire side of the Mersey. The Corporation of Liverpoool are not less active in combating the allegations of the pro moters of the new docks, and in representing their state ments as much exaggerated, and their scheme likely to be injurious to the river. The documents on each side are too lengthy for description ; but a statement of the " case" of the promoters, and of the " reasons" (for opposition on the part of Liverpool, may be useful in bringing before the pub lic a question of such general importance. The " case" of the promoters sets forth the great capabi lities of Wallasey Pool, which is a creek of the Mersey, oppo site Liverpool. The Corporation of Liverpool, some years ago, perceiving how it could extend the dock accommodation, pur chased a large quantity of p . roperty ?xi its shores, to get the con trol of its appropriation . into their own hands, and to frus trate a plan for constructing docks in the locality. Last year, however, they sold a portion of this property, an d th e pur chasers stipulated that they should be allowed to erect docks upon it, and were bound by the Corporation to build wharf walls in lines approved by the acting conservator of the river, within two years from the time of purchase. The plans and report of the purchasers, setting forth how the pool was to be converted into docks, were submitted to the Admiralty and Lords Conservators, and letters of sanction were obtained —a fact that was made public and universally approved. The Corporation of Liverpool, under these circumstances, sold all the remainder of their land on the south shore of the pool at an advanced price, consequent on the public convic tion that the Birkenhead Town Commissioners would exe cute the plans, and did not raise a voice against the project till the land was all sold, or indeed till the measure was brought before Parliament. The demand for additional docks in the port of Liverpool was admitted by the Liverpool dock trustees, and the Corporation treated for the purchase of the Harrington Dock Company's land and docks, with much other property, intending to prepare plans and apply to Parliament for powers to construct the works. These plans would add 40 acres of additional dock accommodation to the port, for which the estimated cost is 1,400,0001. As the session of Parliament approached, the warehouse interest of Liverpool, which is very influential in the town council, commenced their oppo sition. The promoters estimate the expense of constructing the whole of their proposed works at 336,000/., this cost in cluding a basin of 37 acres, with 12 feet water at the low water of spring tides, walled all round with suitable wharfs ; a tide basin of 10 acres protected with a pier, and having a beaching ground of six acres ; a walled dock of 3 acres ; and a great dock of 150 acres, not walled, but which may be walled and deepened to a depth of 20 feet within five years. Thus the promoters of the Birkenhead docks offer 200 acres of dock accommodation at thelcost of 336,0001., while they say the Liverpool plans offer no more than 40 acres at a cost of 1,400,0004 This is the promoters' case. The objectors--that is to say, the Corporation and Trustees of the Liverpool docks— allege that their opposition is solely caused by the desire of preserving the port from the injury which they are advised will result from the proposed works. The sea channels, they say, being kept open by the reflux of tidal water, and the present quantity being scarcely sufficient to maintain the depth of 11 feet on the bar in the Victoria Channel, any reduction in the quantity of water will produce an inju rious effect upon the sea channels, while the Victoria Channel is the principal entrance to the port of Liverpool. Now the proposed works at Birkenhead will ab stract 5,600,000 cubic yards of water available to the scour. As for the dock accommodation offered by the promoters, they remark that it really amounts to no more than three acres, or room for 30 vessels ; while the tidal basin of 37 acres would be very inadequate for the discharge of ships, since the vessels lying there would be exposed to a rise and fall of the tide of 27 feet. Such accommodation, they contend, would not be of much benefit to the trade of Mersey. The expense of constructing the works will, according to these objectors, equal, if it does no t excee d , t h a t o f providin g th e same extent of dock space i n Li verpoo l ; while Wallasey Pool and the adjoining shore are, as at present used, of great service to the port. With respect to the leases of the land by Wallasey Pool, it is stated th a t the Corporation b e li eved that the docks to be constructed would only be used i n con nexion with such works as shipwrights' yards, &c., a n d t h at when they required the construction of a wall, they never intended the erection of a permanent dam to the entire ex clusion of tidal water. Such seem to be the principal arguments on both sides. As for their value, we must at present leave the public to judge for themselves.—Times. THE WEATHER. 'or several days past the weather has been exceedingly variable, bright sunshine and heavy showers succeeding each other when a change was least anticipated. On Sunday we had delightful sum mer weather. Not a drop of rain fell ' • and the sultriness of the atmosphere under an unclouded sun was scarcely mitigated by a gentle breeze from the west. The early part of Monday was nearly of the same description. The sunshine, however, was suddenly interrupted about mid-day by the return of rain, which continued through out the afternoon in the shape either of gentle showers or of " Scotch mist." Under the influence of an abun dant supply of moisture and of a warm atmosphere vege tation, is making rapid progress; and a period of .dry weather is all that is now wanted to realise the antici pations which may be entertained of an early and plen tiful harvest. The accounts from different parts of the country are as favourable as could be desired. —Edin burgh Advertiser. GOODWOOD CUP. 2 to 1 agst Mr. Salvin's Alice Hawthorn—taken 20 to 1 agst Sir G. Heathcote's lihondooz ST. LEGER. 4 to 1 agst Mr. Salvin's The Cure 8 to 1 agst Lord Stanley's Ithuriel—taken 12 to 1 agst Duke of Richmond's Red Deer—taken 30 to 1 agst Lord G. Bentinck's Devil-to-pay—taken DERBY, 1845. 9 to 1 agst Col. Peel's lot—(taken) 16 to 1 agst Col. Peel's Cobweb colt—taken 20 to 1 agst General Yates' Seaman—taken 25 to 1 agst Mr. S. Stanley's Virago colt—taken 50 to 1 agst Mr. Walter's ColuMbus—taken 50 to 1 agst Mr. Bell's Sowerby—taken 50 to 1 agst Mr. S. Stanley's Minikin colt—taken 66 to 1 ag;t Mr. Story's Young Eclipse—taken 66 to 1 agst Mr. Gregory's Bastion—taken GOODWOOD C Robert deGorham, syrs, 9st 91b Alice Hawthorn, 6 yrs, 9st 51b Attila, 5 yrs, 9st 41b Cotherstone, 4 yrs, 9st 31b Una, 6 yrs, 9st 31b William-le-Gros, 5 yrs, 9st 21b Lothario, 4 yrs, 9st llb Bishop of Romford's Cob, 4 yrs, 9st 1 lb Vibration, 5 yrs, 9st Scalteen, 5 yrs, Bst 131 b The Altered One (late Ca brera), 5 yrs, Bst 131 b Aristotle, 5 yrs, Bst 111 b Orion, 4 yrs, Bst 101 b Parthian, 4 yrs, Bst 101 b Phlegon, 4 yrs, Bst 101 b Sirikol, 4 yrs, Bst 101 b Prizefighter, 4 yrs, Bst 101 b The Era, 4 yrs, Bst 81b Bramble, 4 yrs, Bst 71b Wiseacre, 5 yrs, Bst 61b Semiseria, 4 yrs, Bst 61b Whistle Binkie, 5 yrs, Bst 61b Daddy Longlegs, 5 yrs, Bst 61b, The Squire, 6 yrs, Bst 51b Pompey, 4 yrs, Bst 51b British Yeoman, 4 yrs, Bst 51b The above weights are m. ',UP WEIGHTS. Belcoui, 5 yrs, Bst 51b Somerset, 4 yrs, Bst 31b Revel, 6 yrs, 7st 121 b B g by Hindoo, out of Sister to /Eolus, 5 yrs, 7st 121 b Khondooz, 4 yrs, 7st 111 b Messalina, 5 yrs, 7st 111 b Aristides, 4 yrs, 7st 101 b Arundo, 4 yrs, 7st 81b The Princess, 3 yrs, 7st 71b Discount, 6 yrs, 7st 51b The Ugly Buck, 3 yrs, 7st 41b lonian, 3 yrs, 7st 41b Antler, 3 yrs, 7st 41b Red Deer, 3 yrs 7st llb Brunel, 3 yrs, 7st llb Milton, 3 yrs, Est 131 b Little Vivian, aged, Est 131 b Giges (bred in France), aged, 6st 121 b Cameleon (bred on the Conti nent), aged, Est 121 b Lightning, aged, Est 121 b Rowena, 3 cs, 6st 61b Stomacher the Castor filly), 3 yrs, Est 61 The Ashtead Pet, 3 yrs, Est 31b Broken Down, aged, paid. ado up to Saturday night. ROYAL THAMES YACHT CLUB. A grand review of the yachts belonging to members of the above Club took place on Saturday, in honour of the noble owner of the Pearl, the Marquis of Anglesey, who, upon the occasion of the sailing match on Thursday next, expressed to Commodore Harrison his desire to have an opportunity of seeing as many of " the fleet " as could be brought together on the first convenient day. The popularity of the gallant Marquis with all members of the Club rendered the task of mustering a very light duty, and the head quarters being ap pointed for Blackwall, at twelve o'clock, the following yachts were in attendance: Gnome Captain Meesom Mystery Lord Alfred Paget Blue Belle Mr. Hodges Phantom Mr.A.O.Wilkinson Exquisite Mr. C. Tatham Pearl ...... Marq of Anglesey Fairy Mr. Marshall Sabrina... Mr. Gibson Julia Mr. Whalley Sun ........Mr. IL Green La Naide Mr. Boswell Zadora....Mr. Robert Liston At half-past twelve, upon a given signal, the above yachts dropped down the river towards Gravesend, adding to their numbers in every " Reach ;" and by the time they arrived off that place the fleet was largely increased, some vessels of the Royal Yacht Squadron being among those added to the list. As may be conceived, the scene here presented by the gay assemblage was exceedingly interesting, and the day being beautifully fine, the basks of the river were crowded with spectators. After going through a number of evolutions in a truely seamanlike style, the vessels took up their moor ing, and the various commanders, with their friends, having disembarked, proceeded to the Yacht Tavern, where a sump tuous dinner had been prepared, at which it was expected the gallant Marquis would preside last evening. All the yachts were to remain at Gravesend until this evening, and return to Blackwell together. GREAT FOOT RACE. The great foot race between William Jackson, the " Ame rican Deer," and Thomas Maxfield, the " North Star," which has created much speculation of late in the pedestrian circles, came off yesterday, in the grounds of the Rosemary Branch Tavern, Peckham, and inflicted some disappointment upon those congregated to witness it. Instead of the bustling close contest between men whose pretensions to fame were so great, and who had been backed for 501. a side, the assemblage, which was very numerous, were doomed to view a very in different race, in which the winner never gave his opponent much more than a shadow of a chance. We have not the slightest doubt that the loser did his best, but his opponent's speed was so good, that he was not disposed to complete the distance. The match, as we have before stated, was for 501. a side ; the ground selected to try the speed of the men, three miles. Betting was 5 to 4on the " American Deer," odds which increased as the time of starting drew near. The men were prepared for the race, when "'the pelting of the pitiless storm" induced them to defer it until the rain somewhat abated. The Star went away with the lead at a rattling pace, and kept it for the first mile and a quarter or so, when the Deer came up, dashed by him, was never overtaken, and was declared a winner in a few seconds over sixteen minutes. The Star, after trying very hard to keep pace with his opponent, gave up on completing two miles and a quarter. PARRICIDE IN FRANCE.—A man named Simon, in the prime of life, was tried at the assizes of Nancy on the 23d, for the murder of his father. It appeared from the evidence that the prisoner had always been remarked for the violence of his character, and that he had on one occa sion struck and severely wounded his father, for which, however, he had not been prosecuted. He entered the army, and on being discharged married, and took a cafe at Luneville, where he soon got into embarrassment, and applied to his father to assist him. The old gentleman did so to a certain extent, but refused to impoverish himself by advancing all that his son required. In this state of things the son resolved upon a desperate and horrible course, and in March last wrote an affectionate letter to his father, in the name of himself and his wife, to come and pay them a visit. The old man came, but very soon afterwards he was found dead in a ditch, near Luniville, his skull having been beaten in in several places with some heavy blunt instrument. On the first announcement of the fatal news, the only feeling that seemed to enter the mind of Simon was what he was to gain by it, for he immediately sent his brother-in-law to Blainville, where his father had resided, to have the seals put on all his property, so that nothing might be lost. Still, on being brought to view the body of the deceased, Simon, in presence of the magistrates, showed all the signs of deep and sincere affliction. After a time, however, his conduct excited suspicion, and it was discovered that the deceased had been killed in the son's cellar. The proofs were so irresistible, that Simon at length confessed that he was a parricide. He avowed that his invitation to his father was given solely with the design of compelling him to advance money to relieve him (the son) from his difficulties. The father and son being engaged in the cellar bottling beer, the son re peatedly entreated his father to grant him the assistance he required, and received positive refusals. The son gave him two severe blows on the head, and laid him senseless on the ground with a heavy piece of wood; but finding from the noise the father made that he was still suffering, he repeated the blows till he was quite dead, and then left the body behind one of the wine casks. The following night he put it into a sack, and carried it to where it was found. It was proved that although guilty of this heinous crime, and the body of his father, who had just been murdered with his own hand was lying weltering in its blood in the cellar below, the prisoner was, during the day, even more gay than usual, and was singing songs with his guests. On the trial the prisoner retracted the confession which he had made, but the proofs against him were too strong to admit of a shadow of a doubt, and consequently he was pronounced guilty by the jury, and condemned to death. R. JAMES COCKBURN BELANEY.—The parties in this lamentable affair are well-known in the neighbourhood of Belford and Alnwick, and the following _particulars will correct some of the mis-statements in the London papers. Mr. Belaney is a Scotchman, and is either a native of, or has lived several years in Berwickshire. His father was in humble circumstances, but by care and industry contrived to raise resources to enable his son to attend to the medical class at Edinburgh. For about four years he practised as a surgeon at North Sunderland, in this county. Here he amused himself in training hawks, and wrote a treatise on falconry. About a year and a half ago he married Rachel, the only child of the late Mr. John Skelly, of North Sunder land, and formerly of Denwick Lane End. Mr. Skelly was the proprietor of extensive lime-works at North Sunderland. The mother of the unfortunate lady was a Miss Wood, of Craster West Farm. The wife of Belaney was respectably connected on both sides, and was possessed of considerable property; she was an only child, lived a retired private life, and did not, of course, obtain notoriety as " the Rose of th e North" for her be auty, and had no connection with the county of Westmoreland, as it has been stated in the London papers.—Newcastle Journal. The clear profit of the late ball given for the bene fit of the Polish refugees, after payment of all expenses, ex ceeded 1,0001. Last year this ball at Willis's, for the same purpose, produced about 6201. only. A NOVEL MODE or LivrNo.—The following ruse has been played off this last week on Mr. William Filler, innkeeper, of the Griffin, at Whetstone. He had been anxious, for some time, to dispose of his interest in the Griffin, and on Saturday a respectably attired man, who used the name of Mr. Hands (of the firm of Meux and Co.), but whose real name, from the documents he exhibited, appeared to be Stuart, called and said he had been commissioned by that firm to form an accurate opinion of the business of the house, and for this purpose he thought proper to stop a few days. Mr. Filler, crediting him to be what he asserted, treated him with the greatest hospitality. The person ex pressed his approval of the house, and suggested alterations which he should make in the event of his liking the village and customers. On Sunday, to aid the deception, he attended divine service, and on Monday and Tuesday proposed to visit the halves of the village by turns. On the second day he proceeded upon his supposed investigation, having made arrangements to return to dinner at a certain hour, and ob taining from Mr. Filler the loan of a favourite stick. The sequel is shortly stated ; he never returned, and by the stratagem employed saved the amount of his four days' board and lodging. OXFORD CIRCUIT.—In consequence of the indispo sition of Mr. Justice Erskine Mr. Sergeant Atcherley h as been appointed to go the O xford Circuit along with Lord Chief Justice Tindal. Macready, who has of late been playing at New York to good houses, is expected to return home either at the end of the present month, or early in August, after an ab sence of about twelve months. Last week it became a matter of doubt whether or not the stables in Regent's-park Barracks were infected with glanders, three of the trooper's horses having been recently shot, in consequence of their exhibiting symptoms of this malady. It, however, fortunately proves, upon a yeterinary inquiry which has been made, that the disease is Merely THE AFFGHAN MASSACRE. A handsome tablet, executed by an eminent sculptor in London, has been erected in Alverstoke Church, near Gos port, to the memory of the officers and soldiers of the 44th Regiment who fell in the Affghan war, over which hangs the colours of that ill-fated regiment. The following is the inscription : " Sacred to the memory of Colonel T. Mackrell, A.D.C. to her Majesty; Major W. B. Scott, Captain T. Swaine, Cap tain R. B. M'Crea, Captain F. R. Leighton, Captain T. Ro binson, Captain F. C. Collins, Lieutenant W. H. Dodgin, Lieutenant W. G. White, Lieutenant W. G. Wade, Lieute• nant H. Cadett, Lieutenant S. Swinton, Lieutenant F. J. C. Fortye, Lieutenant A. W. Gray, Paymaster T. Bourke, Lieu tenant and Quartermaster R. B. Halahan, Surgeon J. Har court, Assistant-Surgeons W. Balfour and W. Primrose. and 645 non-commanding officers and soldiers of the 44th Regi ment, who fell upon the field of battle in the disastrous Aff ghan war of 1841 and 1842. They sank with arms in their hands, unconquered, but overpowered by the united horrors of climate, treachery, and barbarous warfare; their colours, saved by Captain J. Souter, one of the few survivors, hang above this stone, which is erected to their memory by the Officers of the 44th Regiment.—June, 1844." " And if Thy people Israel be put to the worse before the enemy, because they have sinned against Thee; and shall return and confess Thy name, and pray and make supplica tion before thee in this house ; then hear thou from the Heavens, and forgive the sins of Thy people IsraeL"-6th chapter of the second book of Chronicles, 24th and 25th verses. DEPUTATION OF RAILWAY DI- RECTORS TO SIR R. PEEL. Yesterday a deputation of Directors from most of the rail ways waited upon Sir Robert Peel, for the purpose of laying before the Right Honourable Baronet their views on the sub ject of the Ministerial measure respecting the railways of the kingdom. Amoiig the members of the deputation we observed the Chairman of the London and Birmingham, the Great Wes tern, the South-Western, and the South-Eastern Rail ways. (The names of the gentlemen present will be found in the Court Circular.) The Right Honourable Baronet received the deputation with his usual courtesy, and listened with great attention to their case, which was laid before him at considerable length. A long conference ensued, in which the Directors enlarged on the objectionable character of the whole mea sure, both in its principle and details, and concluded by ex pressing a hope that, at the present late period of the session, the Bill would be postponed. Sir Robert Peel declined acceding to the request of the deputation for a postponement until next session. We have authority to state that a British Consul has been appointed for Manila, and that he will proceed to his destination by the July mail ; and also that arrangements have been made, which take effect immediately after the arrival of that mail in the east, under which there will be in the three ports of Java to which foreign vessels have access —namely, Batavia, Samarang, and Sourabaya—persons duly authorised to certify the origin of Java sugar in the manner required by the Sugar Duties Bill now before the House of Lords.—Times. -- THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DUKE OF SUSSEX.— Yesterday the sale of the first division of the very extensive and valuable library of the late Duke of Sussex, was com menced at Evans' s , P a ll. mall. This portion, which consists entirely of theological works, will occupy twenty-four days, and consists of no fewer than 5,546 lots. Although by no means containing any specimens of the more valuable works, the books disposed of yesterday fetched, in many instances, high price& Thus Lot 167, Biblia Sacra Polyglotta, first edition; Compluti, 1514, sold for 16/. ' • and the next, Biblia Sacra Polyglotta, A u t o. piantan, - 1569-72, fetched 101. This edition a the Polyglot was, at the time of its publication (according to Calmet), called "the wonder of the world." The greater part of the impression was lost at sea, in a tern- Se,stuons voyage to S pa i n. Another edition of the Biblia acra Polyglotta, edente Le Jay, Paris 1645, sold at 11/. ; and one panted at London in 1657, "with th e R epu bli can preface,' fetched exactly twice the sum, 221. Then came Lot 172, being also Biblia Sacra Polyglotta, but "with the Royal preface," which was knocked down at 231. 10s. The room was filled with literary and antiquarian gentlemen, and the utmost interest seemed to be excited among all present. We understand, from the best authority, that should Ministers be in a minority to-night, or only have a small ma jority on Mr. Duncombe's motion, referred to at length in another article, they will resign to'morrew. Theyhave written to all their supporters, entreating in the most urgent manner their presence at the division of to-night, and intimating, in terms not to be misunderstood, the consequences of a defeat. We trust that this will only have - the effect of insuring an unusual muster of Members on the Opposition side of the House.—Morning A dvertiser. DRIED STRAWBERRIES. —Last summer, by way of' experiment, when strawberries were plentiful, I attached threads to their stalks, and hung up a few which were over ripe to dry. I placed them inside a window facing the south, where they have remained from June last until the present time (March 28). They have just been tasted, and the re sult is most satisfactory. That sweet refreshing acid which is peculiar to the strawberry in full perfection; the flavour of the fruit, without any watery taste, is delicious; it dissolves in the mouth as slowly as a lozenge, and it is infinitely superior to the raisin, which so soon brings on a feeling of satiety. The strawberry thus dried is a stomachic. The ex periment may be tried when the fruit is so ripe as to be scarcely worth gathering, without any further expense or trouble than being hung up. A LONG FACT.—There is a manufacturer in Pud sey who has lately got an order for eight miles and a quarter of cloth. He has already executed a few miles of the order. —Leeds Mercury. RATS.—If they are tr oublesome, sprinkle un slacked lime in their holes and about where they congregate, and they will depart without fail. This is more simple than a tr& p. improvements in this R under the direction o f the Commissioners of her Majesty's Woods and Forests, are at present p r o cee di ng Royal ;rk ROOD PARR:I—The very satisfactorily. A number of w or k men are employed in completing that portion of the new carr i age -d r i ve b etween park, Dumbiedykes and St. Leonard's, which was commenced last season. The old wall which divided the valley from the fagade of Salisbury Crags is being pulled down, and the ad jacent ground tastefully formed into gradually sloping banks. To the eastward, the " Washin g - house," with the unseemly walls around it, have been cleared a way . Th e h ouse over lookingas St. Ann's-yards, long occupied by M r. D av i d John stonetogether with th e h ouse a dj o i n i ng i t on the west, are also removed. The remainder of the south wall of the Archer's-garden, part of which was lately blown over during a high wind, is now taken down. We trust that the " Rood-well" will be preserved and properly protected. The draining of the meadows —one of the most important parts of the contemplated i mp ro vements —will, we hear, soon be proceeded with. Thus, Holyrood is, at last, in a fair way of being rendered fit for the occasional residence of our beloved Sovereign and her illustrio us family.—Edinburgh Courant. Lord Milton's yacht the Merlin came up th e r i ver, fr o o r ni the Noble Lord sails f intending to visit th e E ar l o f Mor ton's, Dalmahoy Castle, Mid-Lothian, th C e o coastwes losfle Scotland,o flig and to-d ay CURIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE.--A proof of the voracity of the cod may b e adduced from what follows :—One was caught at Invergordon last week, in the stomach of which was found a silver-handled pen-knife in the best state of preservation, the carving on the handle being of beautiful workmanship in silver, and noways injured by' its" encasement in the belly of the . fish.—Glasgow National S nr et , C \ - _ `- 'ASHIONS FOR (From the World of Fashion. S AN" Caps, intended for .the mornisg costume, are mostly composed of inlet, or embroidered muslin; the former being generally lined with a pale coloured gauze, show- - ing the richness of the inlet, in a very becoming manner, and trimmed with fullings of lace instead of ribbons; with the exception, in some instances, of a rouleau of gauze ribbon, detached toques, or solely cut ends, inter mixed with two rows of lace or net, forming the papillon. ' Other caps are made perfectly plai n , b ut this simplicity • is relieved by the beautiful lace which is used for the decorating of it, and which is also encircled with a quil ling of tulle; or else, instead of the lace, raised lappets a la petite &Were, attached on the top of the head with r loops of ribbon of a new form. BONNETS.—Those of crepe are the reigning fashion - for the present month ; the most elegant are of white crepe, decorated with marabouts of the same delicate colour. Those hats of verdant green crepe are also much in request ; they are trimmed all round the front with a pretty lace, falling upon the right side of the brim, and raised in the ce n t re , w i t h a b ouquet of daisies, , which entirely covers the left side of the front. DRESSES.—Never was the rage for flowers greater , than at the present, both for silk, barege, or foulard dresses ; there are generally three of them, stamped and - put on in waves, and edged with a narrow fringe or lace. Those robes composed of heavy materials, such as dark blue or green silks, glacee, are decorated with three volants or flounces of black lace, a costume at once dis tinguished and recherche, particularly when accompanied with a Maltaise scarf of black lace, or an immense shawl of embroidered China crepe. NOVELTIES.—Amongst the variety of novelties, we - must not omit mentioning the Maude Victoria, which : means a demi-bracelet of lace inlet, and embroidered inlet placed alternate, and fastened to each side of the muslin, which forms the top of the sleeve, and which is - covered with embroidery, reaching from the wrist as far ' the top of the arm. The two sides of this embroidery are trimmed with a very narrow lace, put on full. EVENING DRESS.—We may cite as amongst the most elegant those composed of black net, trimmed with flounces nearly as high as the waist ; they are simply hemmed, and above the hem three rows of narrow ribbon velvet put on flat, and which is repeated at the head of the flounce. The sleeves demi-longues, and trimmed to match, forming a becoming decoration to the arm ; berthe edged to match, and forming a point - in the front, completes this elegant toilette. White dresses, are also much worn, particularly those composed of white bartge, with flounces edged with a small gold cord or lace. Flowers are also much in favour for the decorating of ball dresses, such as bouquets of lilies of the valley, so delicate and light in their appearance; and then, again, those delicate lo o ki ng roses, w hi ch are now so admirably imitated, that they are considered a t perfect triumph of art. FASHIONABLE COLOURS.—Those which are now the most in request are the different shades of green, violet, lilac, blue, and French greys, besides those elegant colours which are now so generally blended together, such as cerise and brown, fawn and lilac, &c. ----_--- - THE RISLEYS IN PARIS. The Risleys are at present performing at the Porte St. Martin, at Paris, and their popularity in France sur passes, if possible, that which they attained in this country. All the Paris papers speak in terms of the utmost enthusiasm of their wonderful performances. Galignani's Messenger thus speaks of their debut:— " At the Porte St. Martin, the only novelty of the week, properly so called, is the wonderful performances of Mr. Risley and his two children, charming little boys, who, though scarcely past the age of infancy, go through a series of feats, so agile, so graceful, and withal so extraordinary, as to make the spectator wipe the glass of his binocle a second time, to make sure that he is not looking upon something that dreams are made of, instead of two little Americans and their father, who have crossed the Atlantic to prove to, the good folks of London and Paris that the most wondrous and surpassing tours of activity and strength are not in compatible with the most fairy-like elegance and grace. Mr. Risley and the two little marvels presented them selves, in obedience to the general demand, at the fall of the curtain, to receive special manifestations of favour at the hands of the public generally, and more particularly of the fairer portion, who literally loaded their two little favourites with flowers. The house is nightly crowded to witness these most remarkable performances, and we may predict to Mr. Risley and Co. as prolonged a sea son of popularity in Paris as in London. At the conclusion of the Parisian engagement we un derstand they proceed to fulfil an engagement at Brussels ._ .. _ . LETTER TO 0 SIR J. GRAHAM. MY DEAR SIR JAMEB,—I perceive from the works of hose daily law-breakers, the reporters of Parliamentary 1 speeches, that you have the right—a right solemnised by law—to burglariously break and enter into every pacik.. age, bundle, letter, note, or billet-doux, sent througt, the Post-office. Ye s; you are permitted thi s high irAvilege by the Act I Victoria (whom God preserve!). I protest, Sir James, that henceforth I shall never think of that crowning pile in St. Mariin's-le-Grand, without seeing you in imagination working away with a crow-bar, smashing red and black wax —or, by the more subtle agency of steam, softening wafers, that the letter may open its lips, and yield up the contents of its very heart to the Secretary of the Home Department. lam not a squeamish creature, Sir James. I have not what is called by the world false modesty —a mo desty, I presume, to be classed with false ringlets and false teeth, and therefore never used but when the real - thing is wholly departed. No; I have seen too much of the world to care a great deal for its turned-up noses and the ugly mouths it may make at me. Nevertheless, Sir James, there is a point between philosophy and apathy. Yes—the rhinoceros has his tender part—l have mine: so tender, and withal so vital, that I cannot get rid of it. Were I, like Achilles, vulnerable only in one heel, I would instantly cheat fate of its malice, have my limb amputated, and laugh securely at destiny cn a wooden leg. This, Sir James, I would do ; but a man cannot tak e th e weak parts of his heart away as dexterously as a careful housewife removes the fly-blovi from meat. Hence my complaint. My one weakness—for weaknesses, strangely enough, are like wives; no man, whatever the truth may b e , thinks it proper to own to more than one at a time—qpie one weakness, is a disgust, a horror, that any r at a should dare to profane the sanctity . of my letters! I know not—for if a man can save a lit of self-flattery out of his weakness, it is so much virtue got, as one may say, out of the fire—l know not if this aversion may not, , in some degree, arise from my love of mankind, and, con sequently, my annoyance at seeing it in a paltry, pitiab: 4 o condition, pushing its brazen nose where only its t;r ass can protect it. Be this as it may; when I learned this morning that you, Sir James, made yourself •4 sort of horse or ass hair sieve, through which the cr. rrespond ence of men was passed, that, if there, the daggers, ' pikes, and pistols of the writers might be duly deposited in the State vessel appointed to detect them—l confess it, I felt in a paroxysm of passion, for the proper ex pression of which no words have as yet been fashioned. And for this just reason. I know that my name was too much noised in the world to escape even the ears of Cabinet Ministers. Hence, I felt assured that my letters —and the thousands I receive!—had all of them been, defiled by the eyes of a spy; that all my most domes:„ . th secrets had been rumpled and touzled, and pinched :nere, and pinched there—searched by an English Mir,jf s t er as a shuddering modest) , is searched at a Frenel, Custom- _ was titense indig house. My first feeling, Si r J ames, pe es ever meet nation; and then I veh emen tl y s l apped , ray breast, and so, giving the virtue a j er k, pit y came rmost. Up . Then I thought--how can I and ;sir Jam again? When we met, I was 'wont to don a crimson waistcoat, worked with all sr,rts of impossibilities in gold; to wear a Court coat of cut chocolate velvet, and silk stockings shining like glass. Knowing that the vulgar were taken by such things, I always went among Cabinet Ministers dressed to the amazement even of tailors. Sir James, you know my secret, and how in that dress can we meet again? Deny it not; yor, , must know it, for you have read Mr. Nathan's lefts" long before they came to my unconscious hand—le ;o rs demanding of me, I will not take upon myself to se', bow many times, payment for the hire of that crimscro waist coat and chocolate velvet coat. This is one case; I might cite a huudred. At length, I took comfort. A true chemist will ex tract sugar even from the cudgel he has b'een beat en • with. Sir James has, I thought, ill-used vac, but never theless, from his very shabbiness wilt I extract the sweets of patronage. I will dedicate to him my " COM.. plete Letter Writer," and for this reason—a reason stringent as an iron hoop. As Sir James Graham has the whole run of the Post office—as he has the unquestioned fingering of all the. letters of the Queen's subjects—he cannot but posse a most refined, most exquisite taste for the grao' o 3 of epistolary composition. Yes ; he above all ty.en, from his large reading of the subject, will take and hug to his bosom—if Ministers own such p}vsical vulgarities—" Punch's Complete Letter Writer:. He will appreciate its many - coloured style • he will acknowledge it as a work to supersede all work s' of the sor' hitherto written; he will—perhaps in his place in 7earliament, and so save a considerable sum in the way of advertis4. ments—declare of the book, that no ra m ify should. be without it; and that every gentlew;i's librar all else, y e t want i ng i t, has nothing! y, hawing Therefore, Sir James, it iFf, with the prooundet Ate—a volume fore rld— opinion of your experience ability to ud' the r is dedicated t o y ou, sur passing merits of the volur that " Punch's Complet e W r it er , ' By yoi:a old acquaintance, • PUNC Be it known, Sir J ames , t h at the aforesaid letter H. s will be published every week until the co!aclusion of the pre sent—" Punch's" seventh—volume.,p,inch. ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE FROM n Tt eS day morning last, shortly after six o'clock, William Warren, a private in the 41st Regiment, who stands committed for trial at our City Sessions, for robbing Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Richard England of various ar ticles of jewellery, &c., made a most daring attempt to escape by jumping from the top of the gaol upon the covering of the iron bridge connecting the new prison with Westgate, by which means he succeeded in reach-, ing the parapet on the debtor's side, and from thence leaped to the ground, a distance of nearly 30 feet, t ad fell on the footpath leading round the east tower. H e was immediately secured by the governor and turnk t y. The prisoner, though much shaken, is doing well, an d has sustained no material injury beyond breakt ng hi s ankle.—Kent Herald. At four o'clock on Saturday morning a fire broke out at the Sun public-house, Gray's Inn-lane, the upper part of which extends over the entrance of the Holborn Union workhouse. The inmates had tied thet'oedding together to e i s n ea t p im ea e to ext r k ate p ar t, effect an escape from the second-il,nr window, but threr, fire setasctaopeo while othe As , i n over the houses. There are.ftwo sta tions of the Soeict for Preventing Loss of Life by Fire--one at th e ; 01 1114iing Hospital, and the other at the, south end of lt 3 .4iord-row. escapes ar ri ved nudity, cwt.