The Sun. — London, England, 1850-01-07 00:00:00

INTERESTING LITERARY PRESENT. NOTICE! PEPYS' DIARY AND CORRESPONDENCE. Edited by LORD BRAYBROOKE. A FEW COMPLETE SETS of the New, Enlarged, and Cbeancr Edition of this interesting work have been elegantly bound, ex pressly for PRESENTS, in French morocco, with gilt edges, and may be had of alt Booksellers, is 5 ♦ols., at the original price 01 2L 12s. 6d. Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street. THEATRE ROYAL. DRURY-LANE. Lessee and Manager, Mr. JAMES ANDERSON. The Lessee respectfully begs to submit the following scale of Prices of Admissicn for public approval: - Private boxes, 3/. 35., 2/. 12s. 6d., 2/. 25., IT. I Is. 6d., and 1/. Is. Stalls, ss. each. s. d. s. d. FIRST PRICE. SECOND PRICE. Boxes - - 4 0 Besse - - 2 0 Pit - - - 2 0 Pit - - 1 0 Lower Gallery - 1 0 Lower Gallery - 0 6 Upper Gallery - 0 6 I No Half-price to Upper Gallery. THIS EVENING, Will be presented, by her Majesty's Servants, Shakespere's Play of AS YOU LIKE IT. Duke, Mr. Cathcart ; Amiens, Mr. Rafter; Jacques, Mr. Vandenkoff; Orlando, ,Mr. James Anderson ; Adam, Mr. Cooper ; Touchstone, Mr. W. H. Angel ; Rosalind, Mrs. Nisbett To- , be followed by a New Grand Historical, Metaphorical, APegorical, and Diabolical Pantomime, by the author of " Bluff King Hal 'to be called HARLEQUIN and GOOD QUEEN BESi ; or, 3IEIIIIJE ENGLAND IN THE OLDEN TIME, " Then the ladles with large ruffs, tied round about their necks so fast, Would gobble up a pound of beefsteaks for their breakfast. 0 ! the golden days of Good Queen Bess, Merry be the memory of Good Queen Bess."—Old Song. The Overture and Music entirely new, composed by Nobody koowswhu, assisted by Mozart, Bishop, ROSSilli, Ware, Handel, Rod well, Haydn, and the Ethiopian Serenaders. The Rounds are the reposition of a select Circle. The Catches are by Locke. The Ballet Department under the superintendence of Madame Louise. The Scenery painted by Messrs. Brunning, Jones, Wilson, C. Adams, and Assistants. The Properties, Magic Tricks, and Transformations invented and executed by Mr. W. Biamire. The Costumes by Mr. Palmer and Miss Biggs. The extensive Machinery by Mr. Adams. The whole produced under the Direction of Mr. T. Thompson. Immoarsis. Christmas, Mr. S. Jones; The Spirit of John Rich, Mr. Darcie ; The Spirit of Hig h Tragedy, Mr. J. Parry; The Spirit of Punch, Miss Ennice ; Spirit of Mother Goose, Gulliver, Baron Munchausen, &e., &c., by Scc., &C. lloitTALs. Q uee n Bess, Romer ; Aloy Robsart, Mr. G. Watson ; Good Ti er L o v e ly Babby, Master Butter The Great Earl of Leicester, M. Dentin; The Little Earl of Essex, Mr. Henry ; The Unspeak able Lord Burleigh, Mr. Johnson ; The Rasher Lord Bacon, Mr. Barry ; The Smoky Sir Walter Raleigh, Mr. Manderson ; The Dancing Lord Chancellor Sir Christopher Batton, Mr. Chapin° ; Maids of Honour, Pages, Beefeaters, Guards, Morris Dancers, Jesters, Wildmen, Dragoons, and other Bores, by the rest of the company. CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR, But although he comes in snow, he still hopes to meet with a warm reception—but where is he going? Why, to pay his yearly visit to the F,pirit, of John Rich, in the GHOSTLY CITY OF DEPARTED FUN. This city is composed of the Tombs of the by-gone Pantomimes— Who's dat knocking at der door ?"—Come and se e —" J. Andersen's mly Joe, John," and " I am Rich," that's more than every one can say ; we wish they could—How to make a Pantomime ?—" that Is the question"—but the answer, it is hoped, will be satisfactory— Poor Tra-ge-dy meets with no clemency, so we fly by night" to A SPLENDID HALL IN VIE PALACE OF GOOD QUEEN BESS. • We now come to Historical Facts, therefore, as the Clown at Astley's would say, " Let us be serious." It is an historical fact, that the Earl of Essex loved, or pretended so, Good Queen Bess, therefore he hated the Earl of Leicester, and thence arose a conspi racy—sir Walter Raleigh fears his pipe will be pat out—Bacon gets quite in a frizzle, and Lord Burleigh shakes his head—but there's nothing in that, whatever they may say to the contrary. It is an historical fact, that Good Queen Bess was assisted at her toilet by many of her noblemen, therefore the GRAND PROCESSION OF THE TOILETTE is introduced, in which the Royal Wig! the Royal Ruff ! ! the Royal Blushes ! ! and the Reyai Petticoat ! !I! will make theof ir first appearance on any stage, and trust to the " usaal indulgence IL British Public." These are followed by GOOD QUEEN BESS en deshabille, as she is represented in a picture at Hampton Court. —What comes next will certainly follow—and then will be seen GOOD QUEEN BESS in all her royal splendour.—lt is an Historical Fact, that Good ueosif Bess, like " Young Susan"—" had lovers so many that she scarcely knew upon which to decide"—and it is an Historical Fact that the following were a few of them. THE REJECTED ONES : Philip of Spain, Prince Rupert, Prince of Sweden, Duke of Anjoa, Frince Alencon, Marquis of Winchester, the King of Sweden, henry of Navarre, Archduke Charles, Earl of Arundel, Sir William Pickering, Charles Blount, and the Earl of Arran. Good Queen Bees appoints a meeting of these " wonderous proper men" at Kenilworth, but declares, that on her way, " A hunting she will go" —and having got on the " High Horse," the story gallops on to CUNINOR HALL BY MOONLIGUT—WiIson. " Coming events cast their shadows before "—" Rest thee, my darling "—Ketchy, ketchy, ketchy—" Put out the ligkt, and then "—enter the Earl of Leicester on his way to Kenil worth— He stops at Love's half-way house, the Robsar Arms—" Oh, Susanna," or rather " Oh, Amy !"—lt can't be said, " he makes no bones about it "—They part, " more in sorrow, than in anger," but, " being gone, Amy is herself again "—that is to say, a rather jealous young lady, who in her " deep despair," introduces her Lovely Babby, to whom she sings the following pathetic stanza : " Come my babby, come along with me We'll go to far-famed Kenilworth, Your naughty dad to see." And so they do. KENILWORTH CASTLE As it appeared on the occasion of Good Queen Bess's Royal Visit. For further particulars inquire of Sir Walter Scott. It Is an histori cal fact that Good Queen Bees paid the Earl of Leicester a visit, and ' paid the piper." This, his gorgeous fete, half ruined him ; there fore we pity his fate, but must admire his wondrous generosity, for all he ever hoped for in return was—half-a-crown. The Earl fore stalls Shakspere, by discovering " that the course of true love never did run smooth," for here he meets with some twenty " competi teurs," and to him they do come " petit ours," for they prove per fect bears, or, more properly speaking, bores. A Lovers' Quarrel on a grand scale, a sort of " tiff for the million," takes place, which, although beginning in love, ends in war, and the total destruction of THE SPANISH ARMADA I By Warner's Fulminating Blow-up—Tragedy has now done his worst, and Rico finding that even Rich must become poor if war continues, proposes a " Peace Congress," and brings all to a close by making them all change their clothes— The Earl of Leicester puts on the motley garb of Harlequin, M. Deulin. Lord Burleigh that of Pantaloon, M. J. Deulln. The Earl of Essex that of Clown, Mr. C. Stilt, And Amy Robsart dons the Robe d'Amour of Columbine, Madlle. Theedore. All we have further to say for Good Queen Bess is—Vivat Regina, and off she goes." Welcome, Old Friends, 'tis Ion; sine we mot !" " Here we are !" " flow are you?" PRESERVE AND PICKLE WAREHOUSE, AND RAILWAY OFFICE. Cupid and Clown—Butter and Butterffles—Hungarian Knock-'em- Downs, and German Toys—War to the Knife, and Terrific Explo sion —Railway Offices to Let—Pantaloon becomes Tenant—Shares at a Discount—Clown Cooks Accompts, and Railway King in Tribu lation—Change to INTERIOR OF CATACOMBS ! SIMPSON'S DIVAN AND TAVERN, Strand. The most approved way of Cooking a Goose—Clown makes himself Welcome—the Waiters at Fault—a fransformation— Clown Puzzled —Calf's Head for One—A Kitten Wanted—Save the Credit of the Establishment—Police ! Police !—and Change to EXETER HALL. Meeting of the Peace Congress—Now to get up a Row—Prosylites Beware—llunabug the Order of the Day—Embracing at a Premium, and Domestic Tableau of the Happy Family, POULTERER'S AND SHOP TO LET. Stick no Bills, in cass you should Kill Sweet William. A DOWNRIGHT "NOBBY DANCE." Heads Win the Prise. SMITHFIELD. Potatoes all Hot—Toss and Bay—Three real Epping Sausages, and Bread, for One Penny—A Mad Bull—Pork versus Tabbies--A Re port for Enlarging Smithfield Market—Holloway's Purifying Pills— ew Tariff—Gin i,reatly Reduced—Warranted uot to Produce Spon taneous Combustion—Puff, the Order of the Day—Punch and the City Nuisance—Go it, Bricks—and Sudden Tran.sfoi oration to A SALUBRIOUS SPOT. STREET AND LO.,GING-HOUSES. What will be seen here is of little use to those who have no eyes. —"Lend me your ears"—" Oh, what a falling off, my countrymen, NC - en you, and I, and all of us, fell down."—Shakspere. BED-ROOM IN LODGING-DOUSE, Comfortable Quarteri.—Lola, and the Gallant Son ~ f ]Lars—Clown's otioe of Warm and Convenient Arrangements—Good Night—Late Visitors—A Troublesome Customer—Mr. Walker, an intruder— Novel Mode of Expelling same—A Stormy Night—Clown and Pan taloon in Great Alarm—lncantation Extraordinary—and General Chamber Polka. CHARING-CROSS AND STRAND. What's to be done ?—Bay the Lady's Newspaper. FROST FAIR ON THE THAMES. Ice Soup—Temperance Hotel, J. Frost.—N.B. Iced Champagie— Oh, the Roast Beef of Old England !—Sports of the Glacearum— " Plaisirs d'liiver"—Clown wants some Fish, but can only get Skate, which he ends rather tough ; it won't go down, though he does. FATHER TII SALES" RETREAT, 1 , Tiddyball's Alley, in the middle of the Thames, with Brass Door and Gingerbread Knocker. _ _ General " Meeting of the Waters"—The Alarm—Summoning of the City Aborninations—Arrival of the Resident Director of the" Silent Highways"—Fearful Resolve—Marshalling of the Forces—Grand Attack, and Tableau of Interest. SOUTHAMPTON WATERS, WITH 'VESSEL For California or anywhere else. GRAND MOVING DIORAMA, designed and painted entirely by Brunning. Illustration of Tier Most Gracious Majesty's Visit to Ireland, showing the following points of interest : —Departure for Osborne—Passing Cowes and approaching the Needhs—The Royal Yacht passing through the Fleet at Portsmouth—The Eddystone Lighthouse—Passing the Land's End at Sunset—The Royal Squadron by Moonlight—and Arrival at Queen'c Town. Three cheers and a hundred more I Scene the Last. THE PALACE OF PANTOMIME. Stage Manager, Mr. James Anderson. Acting Manager, Mr. W. Bennett. Treasurer, Mr. W. Dunn. Musical Director, Mr. G. 11. Rodwell. Leader of the Band, Mr. J. W. Thirlwall. Ballet Mistress, Madame Louise. Scenic Artists—Messrs. Brunning, Jones, Wilson, C. Adams, and As zlstants. Decorative Artist, Mr. W. Blamire. Machinist, Mr. W. Adams. Stage Director, Mr. T. Thompson. Prompter, Mr. C. Melville. Costumiers, Mr. Palmer and Miss Biggs. Box-book-keeper, Mr. J. Povey. FRENCH PLAYS and OPERA COMIQUE, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE. Mr. MITCHELL begs respectfully to announce that the Beason of French Performances at the St. James's Theatre will commence THIS EVENING, by the production of a new Opera, in Three Acts, entitled LE VAL D'ANDORRE. Stephan, M. Lac; Le Joyeux, M. Chol'et; Saturnin, M. Slily Leroy; Jacques Sincere, M. Nathan; Theresa, Madlle. Guiehard ; Georgette, Madlle. Cotti ; Rose de Mai, Madlle. Charton. At the end of the Second Act, " God Save the Queen will be sung by Messieurs. Chollot, Lac, and Nathan; Madlles_ Guichard and Charton. Arrangements for season subscriptions may be made at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street ; Mr. Sams's Library, I, St. James-street ; Messrs. Andrews's, New Bond-street; Ebers's an.] Hookham's, Old Bond-street. THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET. Mr. B. Webster, srnle Les EV see and ING , Manager, Old Brompton. TLIIS EN I IV:1U be performed an entirely new and original Play, entitled THE LOVING WOMAN. Wielfert, Mr. Rowe ; Rosen, Mr. C. Kean ; llermann, Mr. J. Wallack ; Max, Mr. H. Yandenhoff; Ottillia, Mrs. C. Kean. To be followed by a new Lyric Dramatic Sketch, entitled KING RINE'S DAUGHTER. King Rene, Mr. James Wallack , Ceunt rristaa, Mr. C. Kean ; Mr. Webster ; lolanthe, Mrs. C. Kean. Sir Geoffrey, After which TUB NTN TH STATUE or , The Jewels and The Gem. Pri nc i pa l characters by M r . Manyaxd, Miss P. Horton , Mrs. 1- Vii. nekinicham, and Miss K. Fitzwilliam. To conclude with BOX AND COX. The Box-ofilse is ander the direction of Mr. I. T. Archer. THEATRR ROYAL, ADELPHI. 7,:tder the direction of Madame Ce lsecv. THIS EVENING Will be performed a new domestic Drama, called THE WILLOW COPSE. Principal characters by Messrs. Hughes, Wright, P. Bed ford, 0. Smith, Worrell; Madame Celeste, and Miss Woolgar. After which FRANKENSTEIN ; or, The Model Man. Franken- Etein, Mr. Wright; the What is It? :Sir. P. Ledford; Zaralel, Mr. 0. Smith ; Otto of Rosenberg, Miss Woelgar ; Tiddlewincz, Miss E. Chaplin ; Agatha, Miss Coveny ; Undine, Miss E. Harding. To be Ibilowed by a new slippery sketch called MRS. BUNIHTRY'S SPOON'S. Mr. Ilighbury Barnes, Mr. P. Bedford; Bob Twinks, Mr. Wright ; Job Smith, Mr. 0. Smith: Mrs. Banbury, Mrs. F. lifauhews; Mrs. Highbury Barnes, Miss Brooks. itOYAL LYCLITM Under the Mauagement of Madam:. Vestris. Solo Leslee. Mr. Charles Mathe , ,s. TIII3 EVENING, Will be nerformed HE WOULD ItE AN ACTOR. After which THE ISLAND OF JEWELS. To conclude with A PRACTICAL M.N. Dress Boxes, 54.: Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 25.; nailer", •, 1 ,7 0 half-price to any part of the house. AU applications for Private Boxes Must be made to Mr. Alleroft, 15, New Bond-street. PRINCESS'S THEATiztI. Mr. J. M. Maddox, Sole Lessee and Ibranager. THIS EVENING, _ _ Will be performed a new and original comic Opera called MINA. Principal characters by Messrs. W. Harrison, Weiss, Corn, Wyn n Mrs. Weiss. and Miss Louisa Pyne. To conclude with RING JAMIE ; or, Harlequin and Magic Fiddle Harlequin, Mr. Bologna ; Pantaloon, M.r,'Paalo ; Clowi, Xt. FleZ• more Cylanibing, Ewnett. ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHTTHEATRV, Propriet,:r, Mr. W. Batty. EVENTS - li, Mr. BATTY has great pleasure in announcing that he has suc• veeded in engaging Mademoiselle ANGELE, from the Hippodrome, Paris, and who is the first Equestrian of the day, with her highly trained Steeds, " Senora" and " Bertram." Mademoiselle Angela is the same Lady that rode the celebrated English Steeplechase Mare, " Angela" over twenty-eight feet of water. She will make her ap pearance at Astley's Ampitheatre This Evening. Re-appearance of Madlle. Cadone. The performance will commence at a Quarter to Seven, with a new Grand Spectacle of THE KNIGHT OF THE EAGLE CREST ; or, The Tourney of Love, in which Mr. N. T. Hicks will appear. To be supportly a brilliant display of Batty's peerless scenes of the Circle, ped by the accomplished artistes of the establish ment. To conclude with a grand Equestrian Comic Pantomime, by Nel son Lee, called HARLEQUIN YANKEE DOODLE, Rho came to Town upon his Little Pony. Box-office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Yammer, Ms. W. West. ATER AT LONDON liiiiP 4 lE. TIM DAY --%ternini , , 50 min. alter 8 j Evening, 24 min. after 9 TO-MORRQW —Venting, 53 min. after 9 I Evening, 33 :nln. after 10 THE WEATHER.-SUN OFFICE, JAN. 6. riIEaMoMETER Lowest, 25; highest, 45; soon, 32. BAROMETER, 2 .4S. WIND N. to N.N.E.—fine cold frosty weather; a fall of snow in the night. JAN. 7. TtLERMOMETER, Lowe t, 22 Highest. 33 Noon 31. BAROMETER. 29.97. WIND N.E.—fine frosty weather. cv.I.V t, der • • 16- !P t • - 44 \ i c ii 4 t kr:?e. z :' 4 - r • ' Rftol ", r i & • THE SUN, LONDON, OlTtning i.ONDON, MONDAY, JANUARY 7. 1850. THE YEAR AND QUARTER'S REVENUE. The Revenue Returns for the financial year and quarter, ending the sth January instant, will be found in another part of this day's impression ; and we are happy to say that they are as favourable as could reasonably have been expected. It is true that there is a decrease on the net income for the year of 80,131/. This, however, is more than counterbalanced by the increase on the quarter, which amounts to no less than 371,1251., which fact alone would indicate a revival of commercial activity, and a vast improve ment in the general prosperity of the country. A slight consideration of the items of the ac count will, however, show that the deficiency on the year is altogether ascribable to an extraordi nary element, which can never again enter into the calculation. In the former year the sum of 593,3051. was received under the head of " China Money," and on the quarter 84,284/. Although these sums con tributed to swell the national balance-sheet, and were so far acceptable:) 1 e Chancellor of the Exchequer, by whom " the smallest contribution is ever thank fully received," they were merely casual benefits, and similar windfalls could no more be looked for than a private individual could place reliance on receiving a legacy or prize in the lottery every year because he had once happened to be so fortunate. On the ordinary revenue, then, there is a considerable increase, both on the year and quarter—on the former of 249,755/, and on the latter of no less than 470,0034—and that notwithstanding the important reductions of duties which have come into operation within the last year. In the Customs, the entire sum collected within the year amounts to 18,695,7081., and in the quarter to 4,720,630/. As compared with the preceding year and quarter, there will be found on the former a decrease of 233,5621., but on the latter the balance is the other way, there being an improvement to the amount of 38,2351. The reductions of duty, however, to which we have alluded, and those on articles of primary necessity, will far more than acount for the falling off, while the increase on the quarter shows that the revenue has already recovered the effects of the diminution of taxation, thus affording another illustration of the proverb that, in fiscal matters' two and two do not always make four. On the Ist of February, 1849, the ," corn laws" finally expired—a small and almost nominal duty being substituted for the infamous sliding scale that so injuriously affected the price of " the staff of life," while the much required modi fication of duties on sugar, the " corn of the tropics," came into operation on the sth of July, and yet we find that the revenue bas already recovered from the losses thereby occasioned, an additional evidence of the soundness of judgment of the fiscal reformers and a great encouragement to Parliament to try the experiment of a considerable reduction of the duty on tea—a reduction which would, at the same time, be received as an important boon by the great body of the people, and materially improve our commercial relations with the Celestial Empire, and occasion an additional demand for British manufactures in China. In the Excise there is a decrease of 78,325/. on the year, but an Increase on the quarter of no less than 371,399/. If this important branch of the national income may justly be regarded as indicating the degree of comport and prosperity enjoyed by the industrious classes, we may well congratulate th e public on this auspicious result. And the reality is even more propitious, than the figures appear to testify for it should not be forgotten that the collection of the hop duties, which would otherwise have materially increased the credit side of the account, have been postponed in consideration of the partial failure of' the crop last year, and the distressed condition of tha growers. In the Stamps there will be found an increase of 254,6271. on the year, and of 37,262/. on the quarter. These results are, we believe, chiefly attributable to a greater degree of mortality among wealthy capi talists, and a consequent increase on the probate and legacy duties. Something also may be ascribed to a greater degree of commercial activity than was exhibited in 1848, when the nation was still suffer ing under the effects of the monetary crisis of October, 1847. The Assessed Taxes exhibit the most unfavourable aspects of any item in the return. There is a defici ency both in the year and quarter—on the former of 10,8551., and on the latter of 23,052/. This is gene rally the branch of revenue in which there is the least variation, and which is but little dependent on the national prosperity or the reverse. The diminu tion of the proceeds may, perhaps, partly be accounted for by the psyment being insisted on with less asperity bv the collectors, owing to the generally favourable state of the revenue, The Property-tax, however, fully makes up for any misgivings that may be entertained on the falling off of the assessed, taxes. There is an improvement both on the sear and quarter—on the former of 60,794/., and on the latter of 24,960/. This tax, as we have repeatedly stated, may be regarded as the index of the condition of the middle classes, of the prospects of professional men, and of those who exercise a superior order of skilful industry. The aristocracy are but little affected by the financial state of the nation —their rents must be liquidated out of capital, if the profits are not sufficient for that purpose. The operatives and artizans are excluded, for few indeed can realise 150/. per annum by their exertions. As, therefore, the base and apex of the pyramid undergo but little variation, the changes, if any, must occur in the centre. The increase on the year then would show an improvement of about 2,100,000/. in the profits of those persons, while that on the quarter would be equivalent to nearly 3,500,000/. per annum additional income. The items above alluded to may be regarded as infinitely the most important in the account. The others, are however, likewise favourable ; there is, in all, an increase on the year and also on the quarter, with the single exception of the Post orrice. In that branch there is a decrease on the quarter of 46,000/. If this falling off be ascribable to the granting addi tional facilities to the public correspondence, and the increased efficiency of the department, we should regard it with the greatest satisfaction. We have always held that the public convenience should be consulted even more than the public revenue in this great establishment ; and we are convinced that although there might be a temporary reduction in the net revenue from such additional facilities, it would speedily recover itself, and prove as remune rative as ever to the Exchequer. This opinion is strengthened and corroborated by the fact that not withstanding the vast improvements already effected Mr. ROWLAND HARWICH, JAN. 5.—A steamer is r e po r t e d to be on under the judicious management o f shore on the Gunfleet Sand. Under such circumstances it is by no means sur prising that a general feeling should exist for the adoption of adequate remedies for those manifold evils and grievances. But that feeling in a great degree remained latent in the public mind. Many energetic and devoted men, from time to time, brought these important topics forward ; but their exertions were isolated. There was no great combination or con federacy to lead the people, and to induce that mutual co-operation which was so essential to success and to the exhibition of the popular strength. The spark was there, but it required to be elicited and brought forth. Such was the state of things when the Reformers of Liverpool took the initiative and assumed the prominent position which they have since so ably ' maintained. The fiscal and financial errors were those to which they chiefly directed their attention. Tracts were published, in which, by the narration of simple facts, the impolicy and injustice of the existing system of taxation and the enormous and extravagant expenditure on our national establishments were unsparingly exposed. The nation was aroused ; the statements appeared almost incredible, but they were sustained by the clearest and most unquestionable proof, and could not be controverted or denied. A spirit of thrift took possession of the people. Economy and retrenchment, and the substitution of direct for indirect taxation, were advocated on every side. Nu nieroue associations sprung up to share with the people of Liverpool the honour of the struggle, and to co-operate in the urging forward that " pressure from without" that has so often proved effectual in procuring the extension of popular rights, and the removal of pressing grievances. The metropolis of this mighty empire could not remain quiescent while such laudable and energetic efforts were making in the provinces. The National Financial and Parliamentary Reform Association was formed, which was naturally expected to take the lead to which the numbers, respectability, and influence of its members so justly entitled it. And public opinion has not been disappointed : the utmost activity has been exhibited, and the greatest progress made; depu• ta:tions have been sent throughout the entire country, and meetings held in various districts, where the good seed has been planted that will bring forth fruit in due season. The appeals that have been made have been enthusiastically responded to ; the apathy that so long prevailed has been shaken off, and no doubt can exist that a zealous and determined effort will be made during the forthcoming session of Par liament to procure a full measure of justice. The Metropolitan, we should rather say the "National Association," did not restrict their efforts to fiscal or financial reform ; they regarded these evils as being merely the fruits of the corrupt system of legislation that prevailed, and conceived that their first efforts should b e directed to the purification of Parliament, and the enactment of searching and radical alterations therein— " ALlius est petere fontes quam sectari rivulos." They considered it better to trace out the fountain and origin of the various corruptions than to follow the separate evils that spring from a corrupted foundation. They have not abandoned the demand for fiscal and financial reforms, although they have given a priority to the required Parliamentary reforms. Although we believe that the agitation on all these subjects might be carried on simultaneously, and that each would give strength and vitality to the others, we shall not quarrel with those who conceive that more valuable results may be attained by the concentration of all their energies on a single topic. And fully and cordially concurring in the principles put foward by the Association, we shall render our bast assistance to those who advocate the extension of the franchise, the adoption of the system of voting by ballot, the limitation of the duration of Parliament, the equalisation of the electoral districts, and the total abolition of the property qualification for Mem bers of Parliament. The Council of the Association has just issued a report to the members, which we earnestly commend to the attentive consideration of reformers of every class throughout the kingdom. It contains a brief summary of past proceedings and a state ment of future plans. As it has been issued to every member, it has already acquired a wide cir culation. But it will not even be so restricted. Every man who has already come forward and en rolled his name will invite those as yet undecided to read and judge for themselves. He will seek to enlist recruits, and to bring others to the standard under which he has engaged himself. The battle of freedom is to be fought ; a triumph is to be achieved by the friends of liberty—a triumph peaceful and constitu tional, are to be acquired by moral force alone. Truth and justice, reason and argument, are the only weapons that will be required or sanctioned. Dis cussion and publicity are invited, for it is by means thereof that the victory is to be gained, and every honest and independent man throughout the empire should participate in the glory of that victory, and hasten to enrol his name, and the names of all whom be can influence, as members of the National Finan cial and Parliamentary Association. THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. W e have rneived the Paris journals of Saturday and yesterday. reactionary party is crumbling to pieces rapidly, end M. Durtri, with the natural instinct of self preservation, quits the falling house. lie is alarmed at the etate of disorder of the great party of o:der, and accordingly he refuses to accept any longer the responsibility of the duties of President of the Assem bly. On Saturday, M. BArtoeuE, one of the Vice- Presidents, took the chair at the sitting of the Assem bly, and read the following letter which he had re ceived from M. DuriN "Jan. 5, 1850. " Gentlemen and very honourable Colleagues,—l have to return you thanks for the votes, which, for the fourth time have assigned me the honour of presiding over the Nati( nal Assembly. No person more than I esteem highly this dignity ; but experience has shown me how difficult it is at present to fulfil these important functions; and in presence of a ballot, the result of which Oyes me a majority inferior to that which I had obtainrd in the three preceding elec tions, I ftir, I confess to you, that I may not find in the National Assembly that strength of support which has hi!herto upheld me, and without which the energy of a gle man would soon be exhausted, and remain powerless. I have, therefore, with great respect, to request my lion( urable colleugus to regard my election as null and void, and to give their votea to some other candidate. " DUPIN." This announcement was received with every mark of satisfaction on tho Left, whilst the Right appeared in i.;rcat consternation. A crowd of members belonging to the majority assembled in the centre of the house, M. Moat, in the roidst of them, gest i cu l at i ng an d spea ki ng with great animation. It was some time before calm was restored. _ The new ballot for the election of President was then fixed to take place on Monday. The Assembly then proceeded to ballot for the fourth Vice-President. The result of the ballot again showed how completely the majority is dis organized. The following is the result of the ballot for the fourth Vice-President of the Assembly : Number of voters ... Absolute majority .... 2.27 General Bedeau 226 M. Leon Faucher.... 121 N. Grevy. In conscquence, as no Member has obtained the required majority, another ballot will be proceeded to on Monday. The debate on the La Plata question was then re sumed, in the course of which Emmanuel Arago insisted on the necessity of actirg with energy. England had, he said, agreed to its treaty because it had a private convention with Rosas to forward the commerce of England at Monte Vic deo. He insisted that negotiations would lead to nothing unless supported by a sufficient force. He had, before concluding, to ask the Government this question—What modifications it intended to effect in the Le Predour treaty, for unless the modifications were sufficient, all negotiations would be of no ad vantage whatever. He called on the Government to give a categorical answer to this question. M. Rouher, Minister of Justice, said that he would reply to the questions put to the Cabinet by M. Arago. He asserted, and it was previously alleged, that England had signed with Rosas a convention more favourable than that concluded by France. Now, the Government had thcught proper to inquire into the truth of the assertion, and applied to the English Government.—(Laughter on the Left.) " You may laugh, Gentlemen , " replied M. Rouher, " at the word of a neighbouring and friendly Govern ment ; but we respect it."— (" England does not con sult you on her interests," observed M. Peon.) M. Rouher—"lt was our duty to consult her when she was accused of having deserted u 3 in an affair in which we acted in common." Lord Palmerston (continued M. Rouher) hastened to reply, and his dispatch was communicated to us by the British Ambassador. His Lordship declared, that if the French Government had been told that such a treaty existed, it had been grossly deceived by a coterie, which was labouring to prevent an arrange ment between France and the Argentine Republic. England had concluded but one treaty that had been communicated to the French Government and made public, and which was nearly the same as that con cluded by France with the Argentine Republic. That treaty was now probably signed; but, he repeated, no other treaty existed.—(Silence on the Left.) The Minister then added, that the Government had every confidence in the success of the negotiations. France was placed in presence of a treaty and an armistice. The Government had a fixed plan, and was fully aware of its responsibility, but it could not let the Assembly and the world into the secret without committing a culpable imprudence. He could not conceive that the question of war should be left at the discretion of an armed negotiator at a moment when nothing was stable in France, and when difficulties might be daily expected to arise in Europe. The moderation displayed by France would have more weight than an armed negotiator. France would negotiate with moderation and loyalty, and if her expectations were deceived, then she would declare war, and attack Monte Video and Buenos Ayres, but it did not behove her to remain in the doubtful posi tion recommended by the committee. That resolution would be productive of an equivoque in France, and on the banks of the Plate ; and would endanger the existence of the French residents in Buenos Ayres. In the name of the Government he declared that the negotiations would be serious, and that the French residents would be efficaciously protected.— (" Bravos" on the Right.) M. Thiers said that, belonging as he did to the majority, he felt a veritable r e p ugnanc e t o h ave t h e appearance of taking part with the Opposition against the Government on this import an t ques ti on . B u t there were convictions which could not be laid aside, and he had for ten years support e d th e v i ews w hi c h he was now about briefly to explain. It was said that the interference of France i n La Plata mi g ht lead to European complications ; it was also said that French interests had been displaced in that country, and that there were only at present 2,000 French subjects at Monte Video, the res t h av i ng emigrated to Buenos Ayres. It was not, therefore, it was al leged, worth while to make war, or act in such a way as to lead to the chance of war for so small a matter. In the first place, he could take on himself to affirm that any European complicati on was i mposs ibl e , an d than in Monte Vid eo; b u t th a t was he defied any statesman to giv e soun d reasons f or a dif • no doubt, was more i n terested f i e n r ent Buenosopi n i Ayresopinion. England, no reason why England should interfere in case France should make war on Rosas or defend Monte Video. England was a great nation, and had respect both for herself and for the rights of nations, and would be always averse to preventing France from acting as her just interests called for. There had been an example , of that forb earance on t h e par t o f England, when Irance found it ne cessar y to punish Morocco for acting unfaithfully, and causing the death of French subjects. England never objected, seeing that the quarrel of France was just. Again, when the United States made war—a war of con quest, too—on Mexico, England never thought of q interfering in any way. The ri g ht o f F rance t o ma ke war on La Plata w as incontestable, and England would, he , never think of de nying it. a European one— it was alt oget h er A mer i ca n— South American. The two points to be chiefly con sidered in the matter were, that of the commerce of France,land next that of h er h onour. T he ho nourable representative then referred to the first point, that of commerce, and declared that it was i n d u bit a bl e that French commerce with foreign countries was falling off for some years back. At present, owing to the changes made of late years in England, the only coasting trade (capotage), w hi c h was really prosperous, was the English one ; and the only navi gation to distant countries which succeeded was that of the United States, France being beate n respec tively by each. England carried coals, the Unit e d States cotton, these being the principal matters carried by the coasting trade and the grand naviga. H tion. Ile then referred to the trade in South Ame rica, and declared that French commerce had fallen off greatly in that country. He then adduced figures to show that with proper care the commerce of France to the countries of South America could be made to increase to an extent of 200,000,00 0 f. He showed th a t at present even the commerce with the French colonies of Martinique, Guadaloup.e, Zec., was not greater than that to South America. The French colonies could not give any great augmentation to French commerce, since they . were themselves un settled and not likely soon to increase much in pros perity. Hence th e on ly resource that existed for th e resuscitation of F renc h commerce was in the unlimited field which lay open in the markets of South America. —(hear.) But for that result the commerce of France to South America demanded the greatest care and protection, owing to the jealous character of the Spanish. hence, putting aside any o t her considera tion than that of material interest, France was bound to act with energy in that country. But there was snore than that—th ere was the treatment of French subjects at La Plata. Who could deny that some of them had been deprived of their property—that others had been mur d ere d ?—(Cries from the Right of "No. no;" great interruption, which lasted some time). M. Levasseur, from his place, said that on one occasion, when a num ber of French subjects had been taken awev by Oribe, thirty-five or forty who were unable to keep up with the rest had been put to death.—(Agitation ) M. Thiers then went on to consider the arguments brought forward against a vig • orous line of action, and referred to that of the great distance at which La Plata was situated f rom France. He ridiculed this idea, asking, was it of a nature to arrest a nation like France in pursuing the course which its interests or HILL, there is an increase of ntt revenue for the year of 30,000/. In, the Crown Lands there is an increase of 79,0001. cn the year, and 30,0001. on the quarter. If the Royal domains were properly managed, as a private gentleman would deal with his own estate, we might hope for at least half a million sterling from thii source in place of about one-third of that amount. We must, however, receive the present; improvement as an indication - of greater care and prudence, which will hereafter lead to still snore favourable results. The Miscellaneous shows an increase of 148,076/, on the year, and . 36,699/. on the quarter; and in the extraordinary items there is an increase under the head of Imprest mid. Other Moneys of 74,0731. on the year, and 1,1921. on the quarter, and in Repayments of Advances an increase of 135,3461. on the year, but a decrease of 15,7861. on the quarter. The improved state of the Revenue is not, however, more auspicious, nor clots it afford greater causes fur congratulation, than the diminution of expen diture that has been effected within the past year, and the favourable state of the Exchequer. It is long, indeed, since Sir CHARLES WOOD has been placed in so comfortable a position, or that he had so large a balance at his disposal to meet any exigencies or demands that may arise. We again congratulate the public on the appearance of the present returns, the most auspicious that have been rendered for several years. Never, perhaps, has any popular movement achieved a more signal success within a single year than that which has been directed towards the attain ment of an extensive and comprehensive measure of Parliamentary and Financial Reform. The deep injustice which has been inflicted upon a large majority of our fellow-subjects who, although heavily taxed for the support of our national establishments, and even for the liquidation of debts contracted in former times, are still excluded without the pale of the Constitution, and not permitted to have any voice in the election of the Members of the National Legisla ture, has aroused the indignation not only of the injured parties, but of all who desire that an equal mea sure of justice should be bestowed upon all without exception, and who believe that " right'' should no longer be made subservient to might. In their persons the great principle that " there should be no taxation without representation" has been flagrantly violated. While heavy imposts are indirectly imposed upon articles of primary necessity to every person, however humble his station or scanty his earnings, the elective fran chise has been contumeliously denied, save upon terms which in England give only one voter for every eighteen persons, in Scotland one out of every thirty four, and iu Ireland one out of every fifty-eight. With a population amounting in round numbers to twenty nine millions, there are less than eleven hundred thousand entitled to the Parliamentary suffrage. The mode of collecting the votes of the privileged few and the distribution of the franchise are scarcely less ob jectionable; for while the less wealthy are subjected to many corrupt influences, while full scope is afforded to bribery and intimidation, no protection is given to those who are anxious to exercise honestly and consistently the most glorious privilege of free men ; and the representatives of large and indepen dent constituencies are neutralised by Members for rotten boroughs, which despite the Act of 1832 still flourish in rank luxuriance, and return the obedient serfs of some overgrown territorial aristocrats. MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 7, WO. its honour called on it to adopt. He said it was use less to postpone acting, for, b‘tycnd any doubt, as appearel clear from past experience, France would be obliged to act, sooner or later. The Honourable Gentleman then entered into some historical consi derations as to the cause of the French going to Monte Video, and their exertions in establishing themselves there. The Minister of Juice could .ay that it was be cause the Government was well aware of the nature of the country and of the difficulty of carrying on war there, that it had refused. M. Thiers— The Honourable Gentleman was happy in his knowledge, but sti 1 he (M. Thiers) would take it on himself to give the information to the As sembly.—(Laughter.) The Honourable Gentleman then proceeded with his description of the country to show that an immense amount of commercial trans actions were certain to take place there. He then denied that French commerce had abandoned Monte Video and taken refuge in Buenos Ayres. He brought forward the statements of persons whom lie declared to be perfectly trustworthy, who affirmed that the commerce of the country must remain with Monte Video, frcrn the superior position of that place, and that it some of the inhabitants had emigrated to Buenos Ayres it was under the pressure of necessity ; they would be sure to return the mo ment fair protection was afforded them. He denied positively that the French subjects at Monte Vide o were only 2,000; he maintained that the number was at least equally divided between that place and Buenos Ayres. It was impossible, he declared, that France could ever establish her commerce in South America unless Monte Video was open to her. That place was the key of the country. and if neglected the commerce of France must of necessity fall off, particularly as the English were predominant at Buenos Ayres. He then referred to the character and power of Rosas, and whilst allowing that he was an able man, denied that his force was as great as was representtd. His force consisted principally of cavalry, but his infantry was quite deficient. After rgain proclaiming himself a sincere friend of peace, M. Thiers thus concluded—" It is impossible that the arrival of an arniel negotiator in the river Plate, with a few ships and some troops, can be the signal of war. Let us restore to words their real meaning : it is not war, a word which naturally alarmed certain minds ; it is war with Rosas, a war not more im portant than that which we waged upon Mexico and Morocco; it is one of those wars which maritime nations should not hesitate to undertake when they wish to be respected." M. Rouher, the Minister of Justice, replied, and the debate was ajourned. M. DUCHATEL has arrived in Paris for the purpose of meeting the charges brought against him in relation to the expenditure for the tomb of NAPOLEON. The Journal du Havre says— " We arc assured that the affair of the Sandwich Islands has been adjusted amicably, and that, in con sequence of recent propositions from the Ilawaien Go• vernment, a new treaty is about to be entered into be tween France and that country, on the bases of the former conventions, but which are to receive a more ex tensive and liberal interpretation." The Assemblee Nationale says— " A meeting of financial men took place yesterday at the Ministry of Finance, at which M. d'Argout, M. Rothschild, &c., were present. According to report, a new loan of 250,000,000 f. is contemplated." The Five per Cents. were done in the passage of the Opera at 92f. 70c. BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT THE LONDON STOCK-EXCHANGE, JAN. 5. Boulogne and Amiens, 7 7 4,—LuxembOurg, 44—Namur and Liege, 7 1 ,p—Northein of France, 1 1 , dis.—Orleans and Bourdeaux, 3%—Paris and Rouen, 23 Sambre and Meuse, 21%. SPAIN. Madrid journals of the 29th and 30th ult. have arrived. Both the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies had resumed their sittings on the preceding day. The Gaff a of the 30th publishes a decree by which, in place of the Provincial Intendents and Political Chiefs, one supreme civil authority is ap pointed for each province, under the name of governor of the province, who will unite both functions in his person. The decree is dated Dec. 28, and counter signed by the Duke of Valencia. The 49 provinces of Spain are divided into four classes, and the salaries of the governors are to be 60,000, 45,000, 40 000, and 35,000 reals, according to the class. The nominations follow, the appointments being mostly given to the former political chiefs or finance intendents; but there are several new appointments, two senators and four deputies being appointed to governorships of the first and second class, whilst 22 !tamer political chiefs are placed on half-pay. A scene of great confusion occurred in the Cortes during the sitting of the 30th, in the course of a dis cussion on the validity of the Catalonia Election. In the course of the discussion, the Home Minister having made an allusion to the insurrection of last year, which was construed by the Opposition Members into an insult, and the Minister having further declared that the Government was backed by the whole of the nation, Senor Ordax Avecilla ro.,e and replied to him. fie denied that the Government had the nation behind them ; they had only the employes behind them—the nation was mute, suffering, weighed down by oppres sion. The Ministry oppressed both below and above. —(Clamours from the Right, and much confusion.) He would repeat it—he and his friends had been stig matised as anarchists, and he had an equal right to say that the Government had constituted a destructive po litical system, and that its oppression did not always descend, it sometimes ascended.—(More cries and con fusion, in the midst of which the Conde de San Luis demanded that the Speaker's words should be taken down. The President called Senor Ordax to order.) Senor Ordax Avecilla returned to the charge. The Government, he repeated, was acting in a double sense; it interposed itself between the throne and the popular party, representing them as enemies of the throne, whilst at the same time it acted on and influ enced, in a strong and coercive manner the mind of the latter.—(An immense confusion followed this seetence. Cries of " True, true," from one side, and of " False," from the other.) The Minister of Marine called for some article of the regulations to be read; the President called to order. Senors Cal deron, Collante ,s and Carrequiri (Ministerialists) shouted out, " The men of the barricades !" The Marquis of Albaida exclaimed, "Is that your amnesty ?" The Patria sums up the scene in a few lines :—" During a quarter of an hour (it says) the Congress was the faithful image of chaos. All spoke, and nothing was understood—the depu ties apostrophised and insulted each other from bench to bench—the Ministers called out from their seats, but this time it was the voice of one who calls out in the desert—no one listened or attended to them ; the President became mute—the bell sounded not— all were agitated, and many discussed what remedy could be found for such a state of things," &c. The Ministerial side of the House had now pre pared a vote of censure on Senor ORDAX AVECILLA, who gave long explanations, without, however, re tracting the expressions he had used, and the Minister of Marine declared himself not satisfied calling on Senor ORDAX to prove his charges, or stand convicted of ca lumny ; and no doubt matters would have been carried much further, and some strong measure adopted by the Ministerial side of the House, but General NARVAEZ and Senor PIDAL entered the house at this time, and evidently opposed the further pro ceeding in the affair, as, after a short conference between the Ministers, the CONDE DE SAN Luis said that it was time that this scandalous scene should cease, and added that he saw that Senor ORDAX was deserted by all his companions (the Progressista depu ties had mostly left the house), but Senor Oec ZAGA and others cried out " No," and demanded to speak. A short speech followed from Senor OLOZAGA, in vindication of Senor ORDAX, though not associating himself with all that he had said ; and the Home Minister declared himself satisfied with the explana tions that had taken place, as he saw that no party in the Congress approved of,Senor ORDAX'S expressions. The election return in question was then approved ef, and another case was proceeded with. The Patria states that the Carlists are preparing another insurrection. It says that a new organiza tion has been approved at Venice, and gives a long list of generals and other officers who are to enter into campaign under Generals CABRERA, Emo, and GomEz, the first to have the chief command in the northern provinces and Castille; the second in Catalonia, Aragon, and Valencia ; and the third in Andalusia, La Mancha, and Estremadura ; also that two expeditions for landing troops are intended under the leadership of the Infantes Don FERNANDO and Don JUAN, and that one of these expeditions is des tined to Gallicia- Lastly, it intimates that this time there will be no want of funds, and that the directing junta of the Carlists is sitting at Paris. The Nacion has a Paris letter of the 24th, which says that CABRERA has received permission from the French Minister ofthe Interior to reside in any part of France ; and speaks of another Carlist iuvasiun, which is to be got up under his direction. It also says that 20,000 francs have been lately remitted from Paris to Bayonne for El Estudiante, and that the French Legitimatists have got together abundant funds to aid in the cause. It adds that the Cunde DB MON TEMOLIN has put forth a confidential circular, in which it is stated that " even those whe, from special cir cumstances, have been obliged to recognise the Go vernment of the Infanta Donna ISABEL, may return to the favour of their Monarch, on condition of justi fying by new proofs the fidelity of other epochs of glorious recollection." MADRID BOLSA, DEC. 29.—The Funds have been well sustained to-day, but there is not much business doing. The Three per Cents. were done at 30 15 16 cash, and maintained that price at the close ; Five per Cents., 131 15-16 buyers, sellers; Cou pons, 74 to 8 ; Passive Debt, 4to ; Bank Sares, 83. GERMANY AND THE NORTHERN STATES. FRANKFORT. The Prince of PuussiA left VI ankfort on the 31st ult., for Baden, and on the Ist iitt. the Archduke JOHN left for Munich and Vienna. PRUSSIA. The Spener Gazette of Berlin says aat the Central Federal Commission of Frankfort intends to demand that the German refugees shall be sent away from Switzerland, and also to request the Prussian Govern ment to support the demand. By a recent circular, the Minister cf Commerce of Prussia notifies to the Governor of Silesia that the Prussian Government, with the view to assist the linen manufacture, intends by pecuniary advances and otherwise, to enable manufactures to be carried on on a grand scale, model machines to be intro duced, &c. M. EE PERSIGNY was expected in Berlin on the 3d. The Lower Silesia❑ Moravian Railway Company having failed to fulfil the obligations the State im posed upon it by its statutes 'and agreements with :;overnment, has been compelled to abandon the management to the state. Some of the directors having attempted to oppose this measure, and to pre vent the servants of the company from performing their duties as required by the Government and public convenience, have been prosecuted and rendered themselves subject to a fine of 100 dolls. for each offence. Appeals have been made, but rejected by the tribunals. AUSTRIA. The Wiener Zeitung of the lst publishes the following address from the EMPEROR to the army . " The storms being dispersed which, both at home and Irian abroad, darkened our house during the event ful years 1848 and 1849, and peace having returned, we are now enabled to reduce our army, and leave merely a portion of it on a war footing, in order that our faithful lieges mey be lightened of the burdens they were sub jected to in defence of the State, and in so far as is com patible with our present external relations and the wel fare of our Empire, the growing good feeling °l i the ma jority of our provincial populations affording a sufficient proof of the safety of the step. " At such a moment, when so many thousand gallant warriors are about tot xchtsuge the ranks of my army tor their native homes, I feel it incumbent upon me to express to them once more my sovereign gratitude for their brave conduct i❑ the battle-field, and make known to them my conviction, that, in proportion to their contempt of death, steadfast loyally, and exalted heroism, they will even now, in the narrow sphere of domestic life persevere in the exercise of the high virtues of obedience, recti tude, and respect for the law, and exemplify, for the benefit of their fellow-citizens, the best qualities of soldiership. "To you, brave comrades—you who still linger in the ranks of the army—l must now address myself ! Let me pour out the feelings of my heart in gratitude for your services in the struggles of the past year. Let me assure you of my firm reliance in your bravery, and unexampled fortitude in the hour of need should it again arrive Let me tell you how fully persuaded I am you will never forget the imperishable lustre of your past deeds; but, whether strong or weak, alone or, as in former times, supported by true allies, follow your intrepid leaders, and euntinually prove yourselves worthy to fight under the unblemished flag of ,‘ustria. "In reverting to the past—to the great conflict triumphantly brought to a close—let us dwell for a moment in grateful acknowledgment on the powerful aid of our brwhers in arms, vouchsafed to us by his Majesty of Russia. Impelled by a most disinterested friendship, and conducted by a renowned and experienced general, the Russian legions, by appearing on the field, extinguished the flame of war, thus recalling to the re caection of both armies the glorious and never-to-be forgotten days when they fought,' bled, and vanquished together. " May we contemplate the future without anxiety. mindful of the great work that has been accomplished. We have maintained the peace of the world, and by the help of Providence, and in the consciousness of our right, we will guard it. "Should, wl;ich God forbid, contrary to our expecta tions, the country again be d by foes within or foes v,ithout; should an increased numb-r of combatants be again au essential condition of its safety, I cherish the hope that the soldiers who are now dismissed to their families will once more rally round the standard; and, led by their chiefs, shed a new lustre to the glory of my house, and illustrate the old fame of the Austrian double eagle " The Cologne Gazette states, from Vienna, of the Ist inst., that a telegraphic dispatch arrived from Prague on the night of the 29th of December, and that a Cabinet Council was held that very night. It was thought that the position of the Austrian army on the Saxon frontier was the subject of that council and of several telegraphic dispatches which were subsequently sent to Prague. Troopsare still marching to Bohemia. On the 31st of December and on the Ist of January, two transports, 1,875 men, were sent by rail to the frontier of Saxony. According to the statements which we find in the German papers, there are now no less than 50 battalions (horse and foot) of Austrian troops in Bohemia. _ _ _ A transport of 106 cwt. of silver in bars had ar rived at Vienna from Ilamburgh. SAXON V. The Dresden papers state that the Government have addressed a note to the Prussian Foreign-office, in which they subscribe to the Austrian protest against the Parliament at Erfurt. The nute bear, the date of the 27th of December, 1849. BELGIUM. BEUSSELS, JAN• 5. The Moniteur publishes a Royal decree, by which the contingent for the army for 1850 is fixed at a maximum of 70,000 men. The contingent of the levy is fixed at a maximum of 10 000 men, who are placed at the disposal of Govern ment. The funeral of Field-Marshal Count DE WoyNA, his Austrian Ahjesty's Envoy ExtrPordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary, will take place this day. The arrangements are such as are due to the high rank of the deceased, who will be buried with military honours. ITALY It is said that the POPE has written a letter to General OUDINOT, announcing his intention of return ing to Rome almost immediately. The French Univers, which is likely to be well informed on the subject of the intentions of the Papal Court, publishes the following letter from Naples, dated 24th Dec.:— " I write you two lines only to-day, as I am starting for Caserta, where the Sovereign Pontiff officiates at the Chris mas mass. He r« turns to Portici on the 26th. The return of Pius IX. to Rome is seriously spoken of as fixed for the 15th January. Every preparation is being made ready at Rome for his reception, while all is busy for his departure at Portici. The Pope absolutely desires to return to his people and to his capital, saying that he places his trust in the Almighty. He has ex pressed his will in so unequivocal a manner that it is hard to believe that his departure will be again postponed. The only cause which makes men fear a postponement is the delay in the loan affair. It was thought that it had been concluded, but it is far from being so; and it is impossible to say how the Pope can leave without the necessary funds upon which he had counted." A letter from Rome of the same date says : "We are rejoicing.. The Holy Father returns. Per sons who, from their position, are the best informed, openly declara it. The Pope's brother, Count Gabriel, and his nephew Louis, have already arrived, and have taken up their quarters at the Quirinal. This return, no one doubts it, will restore peace to unfortunate Rome." We learn from the Piedmontese Gazette of the 29th ultimo, that the Via Emilia, the well-known road between Bologna and Forli, is being constantly scoured by the Velites and detachments of the line and cavalry, on account of the robbers who infest the country around. The Minister of Finance at Rome has authorized the Commission Extraordinary of the four legations to direct the provincial govern ment officers to accept payment in Roman bank notes, notwithstanding the forced currency has increased. Several domiciliary visits have been made at Leghorn. COURT CIRCULAR. WINDSOR, SATURDAY. The Queen and Prince Albert walked this morning in the Slopes. The Royal Family took walking and pony exer cise in the grounds around the Castle. His Royal Highness Prince Albert went out hunting this morning, accompanied by the Duke de Nemours, and attended lq Lord Charles Fitzroy and Colonel F. H. Seymour. The Bishop of Manchester arrived at the Castle this evening. The royal dinner party this evening included her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, the Duke and Duchess of Nemours, Lady Fanny Iloward, Baroness de Speth, the Bishop of Manchester, and Colonel the lion. C. B. and Mrs. Phipps. SUNDAY. The Queen and Prince Albert walked this morning in the Slopes : _ _ _ _ The Royal Family took their usual airings. Her Majesty and his Royal Highness Prince Albert, her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, the ladies and gentlemen of the Court, and the domestic household, attended Divine service this morning in the private chapel. The Bishop of. Manchester preached the sermon, the prayers being read by the Hon. and Rev. G. Wellesley. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent also attended the service. The Lord Chancellor will sit at Lincoln's Inn on Friday next, the first day of Hilary Term. The Judges and Queen' s C ounse l w ill no t assemble at his Lordship's residence before going to Court on that day. MONNY fe; 0 i:SI le E CITY, QUARTER TO THUEE. The Cotton Market at Li vsrpeol en Saturday was v ery firm at pr^clime rates; the sal s were estieneted at 6,000 bales, of whicli 2,000 American aed 500 Su: at wire taken on e;:ee3lation. The slet comprised 5,000 At rican, at 64d. to 713.; 300 Perroim and Maranham, at 60. toe2'ti.; and 300 Surat, at. 41. to 41d. per lb.- In lisilway Shares only a limited business was dune, and generally at lower rates. The Corn Market is heavy to-day. The following is part of an elaborate statement upon the metal trade, furnished by Mr. William Short:- " Iron-The aspect of the market, and the nature of the demand, have changed frequently through the year. In the first three months bars in Wales ranged from 51. 10s. to 61., and at one time touched 61. 55.; but throughout the summer they remained about 5/. To wards the end of October they had dropped to 41. 12s. 6d.; but as the large shipments to the United States had ex hausted stocks in dealers' hands at Liverpool, a very 'active demand sprung up early in November, and con siderable business was done, beginning at 4/. 12s. Gd., and ending at hi., which was per haps the nearest price at the close of 1849, although some makers ask Si. 53. The shipments of iron to all India, from London and Liver pool alone, are 37,448 tons, or nearly double those of 1848, three times the exports of 1847, and five times those of 1846, so that the requirements of India seem to be on the increase. All experience proves that no money power can permanently establish high prices, when the production of any article greatly exceeds (as Scotch Pigs do) the demand. We may anticipate con siderable orders for the United States, and it must not be forgotten that our whole exports to that country in 1849 were only 94,000 tons, whilst the increase of stocks, in despite of these exports, reaches above 100,000 tons. Copper-Sheathing was at 9d. per lb. in January, rose to 10d. during February, March, and April ; tell to 9d. in May, June, July, and August ; was again advanced in in September to 90., and continued at that price. Tin-English Block was at 87s. in January, rose to 925. in February, and gradually fell to 735. in June, and so remained until the close of the year, when it wail suddenly advanced to 80s., a d seems likely to be higher. Bence had declined to as low as 705., but as English tin got scarce Banes became in more request, and considerable parcels being taken at 785., the market is now stiff at 80s., and Straits Tin 3s. to es. cheaper. Spelter fluctuated less than any other metal, which is very unusual. The highest price during the year was 16/., and th e l owes t 14 !. 10 s ., to which it declined in July. Since then heavy purchases have been made, and the price has reached 16/. to 16/. 2s. 6d. Quicksilver having steadily declined from 3s. Gd. in January, 1849, to 3s. in October, has again risen to 3s. 6d, and is firm at the advance." The steamer from the West Indies and Panama, fully due to-day, has not arrived. She will bring, it is sere', a considerable amount in gold dust. The continental advises possess but little interest, and are sal comparatively in arrear. There was an in crease last year in the number of ships sailing from Haw burgh front 3,298 to 3,416 Formal notice has been given by the leading discount houses in Lombard -street, to the effect that they can now allow but l per cent, for money on " call,' and some of the joint-stuck banks are preparing to reduce their allowance upon customers' balances to 1 per cent. In Scotland a similar movement is making, and everything betokens a cheapening of capital, which must exercise Is powerful influence upon the Bank of England, and per' haps bring it at an early period to the in cessity of further lowering its discount. How long the directors can postpone such a step it is scarcely possibly to BO' but the speculators in produce and public securities are under the impression that the minimum may be 2 per cent. even en Thursd a y next . W e must say we shou l d prefer a slight delay, especially if the Bank experiences any increase in the securities offered for discount or the obtainment of loans, as was shown in the last weekly re' turn, although we are inclined to think such was the result of purchases of Consuls. The Ravenue accounts give general satisfaction in the City, and the slight decrease in the year, atter such itly portant reductions, the postponement of the hop -dilly' and the absence of China money, i s h e ld to b e th e s ure harbinger of a preigressive increase. The augmentation on the quarter, however, offers most encouragement in this re.i-pect. and we see no reason to doubt but that the current three months will be equally productive. We have received from Messrs. Railson and Sons, o f Manchester, some very useful reflections and suggestion s upon railway property. They contend that "ln every rail ay there should be one master-minde d competent person appointed, for the regulation of Pe t sons placed at the head of ever y d epartment conne cted with the works, (excepting the books, which the pubb.o auditor will take care to keep right, a id e d by his col" leagues in that department). Such managing direcl o should have no share in the capital stock of the OW pany, neither should he have a vote at the board; but he should be entitled to sit at all board me eting, l4 He should, in fact, sit at the board as a set t of silent representative of the s h are h o ld ers , e tn ' watch dispassionately their i n t erests . S uch i s V' vastness of increasing floating wealth seekiet employment or investme n t a t t h e present time, an d ot' confused condition it lab ours un d er, that the Three Per Cent. Consols, tak e n a t 97, y i e l d only 3/. Is. 11id. P et, cent. per annum, the di scount o f commercial b il l s 2 to 4 per cent., and securely guaranteed railroad laves% ments 4/. 103. 7d.! Ab ove a ll, t h e pu b l i c must save correct statistical information, in the most simple ford of the conditi on an d procee di ngs of all railroads. It / as necessary for publ ic saorty, and f or th e security „/ their own shareholder s , as th e wee kl y statement o f th e Bank 01 England. " Allow us to suggest, with a v i ew to the requiqa improvement, that all railw a y b oo k s should be kept u l e double entry, and on one general u n if orm system. Th°94 connected with cepital should be kept perfectly 11 Pi e horn income, by separate books, and perh a p s septe t , bankers. They would be easier to audit, errors or I f , tempted frauds would be sooner detected, and the he i n f yearly statements tor the intormation of proprietors ",_ stock and the public would be the easiest accomplishel, Two suitable auditors should be elected by each 00w r pany, and the t wo s ho u ld app o i n t a p u bli c accountant of acknowledged talent, conversant with the routioe. he railway affairs, as a third au di tor . In 1 ; 00 event of any disagreement betw een t h e aecoutoant-auditor and the other two audit ° , or an appeal s h ou ld go b e f ore some G overnment officish_ e j Government board, which should b e p rompt l y ansive!,,, and be final. B u t if the G overnment s h ou ld ma ke i.,"4 appointment of the public acc oun t an t as au ditor, *IL any difference should arise, the case also should decided by the Government board. No private stleP e d accounts should be all o w e d i n money affairs; eve e; matter should be entered a t once i n i ts proper Pleeoe shareholders require to know that the accounts are, a they stand, really faithf u l an d true, and that no tP c% whatever is concealed. S ome c l ear mode for 01" proxy votes should be given by the proprietors." r ot It is confidently stat e d th at G overnment are preP'ri to assist those Irish r a il ways, as i n the case of the %a and Bandon, which are in a condition to comply 0 0 certain require men t s ma d e b y the Exchequer -14(!eg Commission ers . Th e D u b lin and Belfast Junction billin this condition is expected to obtain a loan of 300, 9 s he which will ena bl e the directors forthwith to complete line. The English Fu n d s h ave b een re - opene d to genere' iett transfer to-day, an d t h ere h as b een t h e usua l dispositdhe to make sales by p art i es , w h o b oug h t principally Moo dividends. This n ay la s t a d a y or t wo , b ut in the,, e(o , of a diminishin g rate o f i n t eres t among t h e b llll 7 o ps r will soon be counte rac t e d. Consols h ave ran ged ' A c , 96i - to 97k for Trans'er, and from 964 t o 97 i 4 for to count. Exchequer-bills have been steady at 59i ;u ps. 625., and I n di a B on d s h ave t ouc h e d •2s. Prr3Seo Bank Stock i s fi rm at a f urt h er r i se to 205 i. The Three -arid-a-Quarter per Cents. have been 981 t 0 and the Three per Cents. Reduced 97 to 97i. bon go In the F ore i gn M arket there i s no particu l ar C re. except in Mexican, which have been done at 291 see s ee ruvian have become duller at 61i and 61. Grenade t• steady at 161 for the old bonds. Spanish Five pel,' Stock is 191, and the Three per Cents, are 37i. e re the Five per Cents. have been done at 92 francs, with t µ exchange at 25 50. Belgian Four-and-a-Halt per ti c pe r have realised 89 ; and Dutch Two-and-a-liol f Cents. 5.5 i. Railway Shares have been rather firmer, but qui et ' BRITISH FU.NDS THIS DAY AT ONE 01.30 . (From the Official List.) Bank Stock 205% 4 1A a par Cent. R e d uced Annuities 3 per Ce n t. Consols Arms New 3 1 4 per Cent. Anus. 9 9% ifs 2 9 6 Long Ann u iti es , E xp. Jan. sth, 1850.- 8 B%r -1 D 0.30 Years, Expire Oct. 10, 1859 B% Do. 30 Years, Expire Jan. 5, 1860 B% India Bonds under 1,0001.-.... ....... e 92 p Consols for Acc oun t i;xchequer Bill s . I lid. March. 97 9 6 : j9 12 9 60 1 2 : p 59 6 " 59 62P 1,069/. 5001._ Small . n -'RICE OF FOREIGN F UNDS AT ONE O'CL,i il, Danish Bonds 1825, 2 per Cent Ditto, 5 per Cent 99% Grenada, 1 per Cent. ... ......... 16% Ditto Deferred 3% Mexican 80nd5,1846,5 p er Cent., Coupons Ditto Ex Jan. C oupons Ditto for the A ccount... 29 29 51 Peruvian Bonds, 4 per Cent Ditto for the A ccount 61 6_ 1 9 / a 61 Ditto Deferred Spanish Bonds, 5 per Cent,lB4o ••• Ditto Account . ...... Spanish Bonds, 3 per Cent...." - Ditto Account Dividends on the above payable in London. French Rentes, 5 per Cent. 2 Exchanz e sf. 6 0 C . Belgian 4% per Cent. Dutch 2 1 ,', per Cent., 12 Guild Ditto 4 ner Cent. Certificates B USINESS DONE IN RAILWAY SIIA.RES AT ONI O'C RAILWAYS. PAID. 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