The Sun. — London, England, 1845-02-18 00:00:00

a redaction of duty, a greet increase in manufacturing exports, and if they recollected that there could not be an increase in our expert of manufactures without an increased demand for labour, that would be some compensation for the, less of revenue. So it was with the duty on wool. Would it not be irrational to regard as lest the 100,00 0 /. s'ibtracted from the revenue, in consequence of the reduction of duty on wool, ober, that reduction was known to have spread over our wool len districts an activity in the manufaoture, and a comfort among those employed in it, seldom known before ; and would not the Noble Lord fi id in the increased demandfor Industry, and the increased demand for the articles of necessary consurnptioe, ample compensation for the reduction of the duty on wool. He could foretel that the loss on coals would amount to 600,0e0/. ; but if that loss were incurred, they had the satisfaction of knowing that they entered into competition with their formidable rivals in trade upon better terms; and the advantages which they would derive from so en tering into competition would more than compensate theta, as be calculated—would compensate them in a three-fold degree, for the loss they might sus . air. The Noble Lord might be entitled to say, on reviewing the tariff, that he said that taxes had been reduced, and that there had not been an in• crease in the revenue in consequence. He had told the House on a former night what might possibly be the advantages de- 1 rived from a continuance of the income-tae. He did not wish to say that the tax ought to be continued for a longer period than that which he had stated. for he did not think it likely that the House would wish nor consent to it as a permanent tax. i He thought that, previous to an experiment on what consti- ' tuted a very onerous taxation, that the House would con sent to the renes al of the income-tax—he hoped that it would do so during a period of peace ; and hoped, too, that in a period of peace they would not impair its efficacy ' during a time of war by too many exemptions..—( Hear, hear.) At the same time, he mutt say, that the tax now was much less onerous than it had been felt to be during the years le4l or 1843. There were much less complaints now made at the Stamp-office ; and he must also :say that he did not expect tha', from the payment of the tax itself, any urgent demand would be made on Parliament to re peal it immediately. The Government was deeply convinced, seeing the nature and importance of some of the duties that were about to be repealed—seeing that the duties on glass pre vented the success of the manufacture of that article ; and see ing the dangers that threatened their cotton trade from the in creasing competition to which it was exposed, they were, he ,repeated, decidedly of opinion that the duties on glass and .cotton should be repealed, that both required that repeal, and star the most urgent reasons.—(Hear, hear.) It was from that conviction—it was from the well-founded belief that all classes of the community would be benefited by the remission of taxes that interfered with manufacture, that they had come to the conclusion that it was necessary to propose for three years the continuance of the income-tax, and he did hope that such a pro position would be supported by the almost unanimous concur ranee of the House.—( Hear.) Lord FIOWICK (who rose amidst cries of " Chair, chair") said that he would not occupy the House many minutes— ( Hear, hear)—but he could not, after the speech of the Right Hon. Baronet, avoid expressing his disappointment. After the statement of his Right Hon. Friend near him, as to the ge neral doancial condition of the country, and after the state ment of the Right Hon. Baronet himself, he could not but express his disappointment that the Right Hon. Baronet had not answered the statement of his Right Hon. Friend in the !whole course of his speech.—( Opposition cheers.) He (Lord Idowick ) would ask what, according to the Right Hon. Baronet's ' pawn figures, incorrect as he thought they were, what was the state of affairs ? His Right Hon. Friend had shown what that was upon the figures of the Right Hon. Baronet. It was this, that although they were renewing the income-tax for three years, And that their getting rid of that tax was a prospect further and further removed, like the visible horizon on a large plain, retiring t e e the same distance from the vision the more you expect to approach it—( A laugh)—for it was now inti mated that it might yet be continued for five years instead of three. Notwithstanding this, there would still be a surplus in the next year of only 90,0001.—( Hear, hear.) At present the Right Hon. Baronet had a surplus of 3,400,0001. to deal with, and out of that surplus he at once disposed of 310,0001. ( Hear. ) He (Lore! H•) would ask was a surplus of 90,0001. sufficient to calculate uptie for the emergencies of this country ? —( Hear.) The year which has! Passed was one of a great harvest and unusual prosperity; and was . it advisable to run the balance of the expenditure for the next year s•-; close and fine? .—(Hear.) If they did so, they would run a greai !ilk of a positive deficiency. Not only that, but the Right Hon. Brues net, on the most favourable showing, expected only a surplus of 90,0001. Small as that balance was, it was entirely problema tical, and depended entirely upon the raising of a large addi tional sum upon sugar.—( Hear, hear.) He believed that no one gentleman, on one side of the House or the other, would venture to nay that such a surplus would be rea lised. The Right Honourable Baronet calculated it upon no less than one-fifth of the whole consumption, and upon no less a sum than one million, the receipt of which was entirely pro blematical. If there were any disappointment in the receipt of that sum , there would be n o sur p lus but a deficiency. When they consented to the continuance of the income-tax, was it a satisfactory state of things, that they should have We f a pos or iti one ve deficiency instead of a surplus?—( Hear, hear. ) th ou ght it most unsatisfactory.—(Hear, hear.) He like his flight Hon. Friend objected to the continuance of the tax, but, U. him, he did not see how it was to be dispensed with. 'l,';ey were willing to vote for it as a tem porary measure. But they thought that in so voting . for it, the country was entitled to such an arrangement as to give a well-founded hope that at the expiration of threer years they would be able toget rid of it.—(Hear, h There were two descriptions of taxes which were certain to give great relief without loss to the revenue—he meant, first, the protecting duties.—( Hear, hear.) Now, what was a pro tecting duty ?—( Cheers.) It was a duty which levied much money from the people which never went into the Treasury.— (Cheers.) For instance, the duty on sugar.—( Hear, hear.) Sugar could be obtained from Brazil at 12s. or 143 a lundred weight of an equal quality to colonial sugar, and the people of this country were compelled to use colonial sugar. They were levying the money which ou g ht to go into the Trea sury, and as the Honourable and Learned Member for Bath himself said, part went into the pockets of the West Indian, and part was absolutely wasted.—( Hear, hear.) There were other duties which might be repealed with ad vantage for financial purposes. He meant those duties which were too high, and which encouraged smuggling, and the re- einction of which would cause an increased consumption and an ' improved revenue. The public would gain and the treasury would pot suffer. if they were to put the duty upon sugar upon a fair and reasonable footing, and get rid of the distinc tion between slave-grown sugar and free-labour sugar. he be lieved that in a financial view the revenue would gain. But fla would go further, and say that when they made any redac t-kin on sugar they ought to take the opportunity of equalising the duties wherever the sugar came from. Instead of loosing 3 500,0001, as was proposed now, and which was wantonly thrown sievay, the revenue would gain. The protecting duty on cheese and lettster, and other articles, might be abolished with advan tage. There were other duties of extravagant rates, and great cost in collection, such as the duty on tobacco, which ought to have been considered on this occasion.—( Hear, hear.) The last mentioned ditty was exorbitant and was productive of in finite smuggling. The Right Hon. Baronet would have done great benefit to the country if he had dealt on the principle of common sense—that is, of free trade.—(Cheers and a laugh. ) And if he did not de so. how could he expect that, in the abort space of three years, ha would be able to make a surplus (Il sart hear.) suffi c ient to dispense wit h the income-tat a. ?— e gut he did not obj ect to the vote the Cl irmaheld in most his ' eseaelee, He only took that opportunity of saying n he did on& protest against the measures by which the renewal of the ineoreeetase was to be accompanied. The people of this were going to be builred with a most oppressive tax, gountr; 1 ,2 aright to expect that it :..,old be accompanied and they hold out a reas - onah4i expectation by measures whe" ll would years there would he a prelsebi that at the expiration .... s .! t hree •Cheers.) pity of their being released t::7 2 it ' —4 the . House that at that late Sir JOHN TY II RELL assuret: but for a very few ' period of the evening he would detain tie: " 1' minutes. It seemed to be the general consent t.. at this was to : .7 .erest he the final and closing debate as far as the agricultural ' was concerned ; and, as a humble representative of that body, he thought he had reasonable claim upon the attention of the House. He must say that, notwithstanding the able speech tat the Right Hon. Baronet that night, and the three hours' speech of the previous night, in which not only had the Right Hon. Barouet taken a must able and comprehensive view of every interest in existence, except that greet interest of which he was an extremely humble representative. Still, he must say, that he participated in the opinion of those who thought that that interest had been hardly dealt with. It was some what. ominous that the 14th of February—viz., St. Valentine's Day—(Laughter)—was a most unfortunate day for the agricultural interest. because, when the Right Hoe. Baronet on the 14th of February, 1834. was paying his addresses to that interest he .said—(Continued laughter)—and the lan guage that he used upon that occasion would not, he was sure, be tedious to the House. —( Hear.) At any rate it would be intelligible to the country, and would let them know what they were to expect from any future Minister. It would', show, too, on what grounds the agricultural interest had been led to entertain those hopes which he regretted to say had been blasted by her Majesty's Government, who had n e felt it their duty to show their feeling for the agricultural interest of the country in the shape of their financial interest. He held in his hand a sufficient proof to justify the agriculturists in their expectations, and he hoped it would receive the beet attention of Hon. Gentlemen oppo site. The Right Hon. Baronet was a very difficult bird to lay salt upon his tail—(Laughter)—he could not expect those lion. Members would think over the obtuseness of any agri- 1 cultural member whose hand was confined to the plough and whose conversation was of oxen. But still he did think that the Right lion. Baronet had used the agriculturists with extreme hardship after taking the cheers and confider-ice of that interest at Cambridge. It was glaring, not only from the language of the Right Hon. Baronet, but from the fact that a Noble Lord was translated to the other side, for no other serviees than those which he he had rendered to the agricul tueal interest. Several HON. MemilEashat Noble Lord? Sir JOHN TYRRELL alluded to Lord Ashburton. He 'maid take the liberty of reading one or two short ex tracts, expressing, as they did, what that body had a right to expect. The Right Hon. Baronet hail objected that no means had been suggested for relieving this interest, but they had relied upon his devising some measures for this purpose. He did not say that any direct remission of taxes would have such an effect, but still he thought some commiseration ought to have been expressed, for the sufferings of the agricultural body. He quoted frinn a debate which took place on the 14th of February, 1834, en the subject of the Budget, brought forward by Lord Althorp. On that occasion the Right lion. Baronet had shade use of the following expression--" It was admitted that there was the sum of 1,200,0001., which might be appropriated to the reduction of taxation. It would be difficult to show how that could be employed se as to give relief to the agriculturists. tut if it could be shown that relief could be given, the I,o' 10,000/. ought undoubtedly tobe appropriated for that purpose. He could say that relief ought not to be given at the expense of the puhlic credit, but if it could be given without injury to the p.blic credit he should most certainly . advise it." The Right Hon. Baronet concluded by expressing this opinion—" He hoped the Noble Lord would keep his eyes open to the opinions expressed in his , le a l n ale,V tural interest s speech wile regard to the agricul oot allow the session trusted the Noble Lord would effect to them." Zge to terminate without giving thatrlanguage of that kind they bad a right to expectsomething would be done for them. They relied upon his wisdom, s tl ' i i at sdns his acuteness, and his aud they expectedingenuity, before n that time some relief woald have been afforded.causes l:ad been assigned for the agricultural distress, but Manye believed in the prevailing opinion amongst agriculturists that the , whether founded in mistake or not, was attributate tre to " the course o f measures which had been introduced into that House by the Right Honourable Baronet, tending done to deprec iate the value of agriculturalas they had The language of Lord Ashburton, also, or, the occjo r n od wh ne en e. cor n was proposed to b e introduced from t he Channel islands, was worthy of note. Th e Hon. Member then read an extract from a speech by Lord Ashburton, deprecating the introduction .of so much corn from Canada, the greater part of which, he Said, cane, no doubt, from the United States. He did not Wan -to argue that any conclusive opinion was there ex ,:vmsed ; butir , thet.ngricultural interest were under the im presaion that they . , e suffering from that cause , surely it was Wet . st reason why great `disappomtment and anger should be ex e,., pressed and Oreat grievances stated by the agricultural inte e,... t , -- ~ s ea -,,e ( i, .Wence of the measures of the Right Hon. Ba- Y - ' ~ t;:, -,-:Aisri: .OW no hesitation in saying, also, that he -:\- ... ii-lisk . : i* 41 interest had been hardly dealt with by ; ~- e lii- '. , - .. • ofimber for the City of London. He had 401 '4;46 s.- -Aebonilaii 'Wick with the Noble Lord on this subject. __ , . t ' 1 . .. t ..• 4 0 THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 18 1R45. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS. The TEIIRD EDITION of THE SUN of LAST (Monday) EVENING contained— The Report of the Committees on Private Bills, with respect to various Railway Bills. The Latest Betting at Tattersall's. Upwara of Five Columns of Parliamentary Intel ligence, containing the proceedings of the Lords up to the Hour of Adjournment, and those of the Commons up to a Quarter before Seven o'clock. The whole extending to Five Columns and a Half. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE. SEASON 1845. To the Nobility, Subscribers, and the Public. The following Outline of the Arrangements for the ensuing Season Is respeetililly presented to the Nobility and Subscribers : ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE OPERA:— Madame Grisi, Madame Anaide Castellan, :Of the Imperial Theatre, St. Petersburgh- -her First Appearance at this Theatre) Madlle. Brambilla, Madlle. Rossetti, Madame Rita Borio, (Of the principal Theatres In Italy, and of the Royal Theatre, Madrid —her First Appearance in this Country) And Madame Rossi Caccai, _ . Of the Theatre Royal, Lisbon—her First Appearance in this Country.) Signor Mortani, Signor Corelli, Signor F. Lablache, Signor Rotelll, (Of La Scala, Milan—his First Appearance In this Country) and Signor Mario, Signor Fornasari, and Signal' Lab'ache, In addition to the above combination of Talent, a congo has been obtained, and an arrangement effected by which Signor Barroilhct, (Of the Academie Royale de Paris) will be secured for a limited num- ber of Nights. Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Signor COSTA. The Orchestra will be on the same Scale as is the past year. The Chorusses will be numerous and effective. Chorus Master—Sig - nor Bonconsiglio. BALLET. Madlle. Carlotta Grist, Madlle. Lucile Grahn, Madlle. Canto, Madlle. Louise Weise ; Madlle. Ferdinand, Madlle. Casson, Madlle. Demelisse, Madlle. Moncelet, (Of the Academie Royale de Paris—their First Appearance at this Theatre) and Madlle. Taglioni, (Her Farewell Season.) The talent of this eraineat krtiste ha. , been secured for a few Farewell Nights, previously to her taking leave of the Stage. M. St. Leon, M. Gosselin, M. Di Mat is (of the Theatre Royal, St. Carlos, Naples), M. Bertrand (of the Academie Royale do Paris), M. Perrot, and M. Toussaint (of the Academic Royale de Paris—his First Appearance in this Country), With a numerous and efficient Corps de Ballet. Engagement has also been effected for a few nights, with the Thirty-six Danseuses Viennoises, Who have lately appeared with extraordinary success at the Aca demic Royale de Paris, and who will appear at the Opening of the Theatre before Easter. Principal Artiste of the Theatre .. Mr. Marshall. Leader of the Orchestra Maitre de Ballet •••• . • • • Sous Maitre de 8a11et..........•••••• Gesselln. Regisseur de la Dame.— • • ..... M. Bertrand. Leader of the Ballet.. .... • • M. Nailaud. Composer of the Ballet Music Sig. Pugni. Arrangements have been made for the appearance of Signor Moriani and Signor Fornasari for the Opening of the Theatre before Easter. The Subscription will consist of the same number of Nights as Last THEATRE ROYAL, HAYM ARKET. LESSEE, MR. B. WEBSTER. THIS EVENING Will be repeated a New and Original Comedy, In Five Acts, entitled ILD HEADS AND YOUNG HEARTS. Colonel Rocket, Mr. Stricklar d ; Littleton Coke, Mr. Charles Mathews ; Tern Coke, Mr. Webster ; Bob, Mr. Buclistone ; Jesse Rural, Mr. W. Farreu ; the Countess of Pompion, Mrs. W. Clifford ; Lady Alice Hawthorn, Madame Vestris ; Miss Rocket, Miss Julia Ben , ett. After which, USED UP. Sir Charles Coldstream, Mr. Charles Mathews ; 'Wurzel, Mr. J. Bland ; Mary, Miss Julia Bennett ; Lady Clutterbuck, Mrs. Humby. To conclude with YOUNG ENGLAND. Major Martinet, Mr. Strickland ; Mr. John James Pooley, Mr. Buck.stone ; Mrs. Pooley, Mrs. Hamby ; Mrs. Smiler, Mrs. Stanley. THEATAE ROYAL, ADELPIII. UNDER TII DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE. TIIIS EVENING Will be repeated a New and Original Drama, entitled THE GREEN 81. SIMS ; or, A Hundred Years Ago. Connor O'Kennedy, Mr. Selby ; George, Mr. Hudson : Wild Murtogh, Mr. 0. Smith ; Muster Grinnidge, Mr. Wright ; Jack Gong, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Geraldine, Mrs. Tate , ' ; Nelly O'Neill, Mrs. Fitawilliarn ; Miami, Madame Celeste. To be followed by a New Dramatic Anecdote, entitled THE SOLDIER OF FORTUNE ; or, The Irish Settler. The Duke of Anjou, Miss Woolgar ; Captain O'Rorko, Mr. Hudson ; the Baroness Beaupre, Miss Fortescue. To conclude with THE UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET. LESSEE, MR. J. M. MADDOX. THIS EVENING Will be repeated THE CASTLE OF AYMON ; or, The Four Brothers. Baron de Beaumanoir, Mr. Walton ; Olivier, Mr. Allen ; Allard, Mr. C. Horn, Jun. ; Richard, Mr. Hime ; Renaud, Mr. Mattacks 1 Ivon, Mr. Leiner ; Hemline, Mdlle. Helen Condon ; Clara, Misa Pirentnall ; Yols.nde, Miss E. Horner Eglantine, Miss O'Connor ; Gertrude, Mrs. Fosbroke. After which, MONSEIGNEUR; or, PARIS IN 1720. Mon seigneur, Mr. Wallack; ,erinuitic, Mr. faiberry ; Rosanne, Miss E. Stanley; Annette, Miss Marshall. To be followed by the Cornedletta, entitled THE BRIGADIER. Principal Characters by Messrs. Wallack, Granby, and Compton ; Miss E. 'Loaner, and Miss E. Stanley. THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM. UNDER TILE MANAGEMENT OF MRS. KEELEY. YOH THE BENEFIT OF MR. GROGAN. TILLS EVENING Will be performed A TRIP to KISSENGEN. After which, A CONCERT, by Signor and Madame F. Lab'ache, Mr. and Mrs. W. II: Seguin, Miss Hill, Messrs. IL and C. Braliam, and M. Sola. - To be followed by a New Farce, entitled A MODEL. OF A WIFE. Principal Characters by Messrs. A. Wigan, F. Matthews, and Mea lows ; Miss Walcott. and Miss Fairizaher. To conclude with VALENTINE AND ORSON. Principal Cha racters by Messrs. F. Matthews, Meadows, Wigan, Collier, Turner, Kimloch, Yarmold, and Keeley ; Mrs. Wigan, Miss Arden, Miss Fair brother, Miss Grove, Mrs. Woollidge, Miss James, Miss Turner, and Mrs. Keeley. ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE. (Under the Direction of Miss Davenport.) TINS EVENING Will be performed CORIOLASUS. Coriolanu,s, Mr. Otway ; Volumnia, Miss nacre. The astonishing Gouldsmidt Family will give their truly wonderful performances every , ivening. To conclude with THE WATERMAN. Tom Tug, Mr. Binge; Robb', Mr. 'Rayner Wilbehuin Miss Kat:l Howard. Boxes, 2s. 6d.; Pit, Is. ; Gallery, 64. SecoA Price to Boxes, Is. 6d. Private Boxes to be had at all the Libraries. ASTLEY'S ROYAL AM HUTH ATRE. PROPRIETOR, MR. W. BATTY. THIS EVENING Will be repeated THE ROYAL FOX HUNT ; iatroducing a Real Fox-chase on the Stage, by Living Fox and Real Pack of Hounds. Entire Change in the Circle.—Unequalled Feats of Horsemanship. To be followed by the rustic Pageant of THE FLITCH OF BACON. To conclude with the Spectacle of THE FORTY THIEVES ; or, The Tiger Horde of Bagdad. Box-office open from Eleven till Five. DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY TIIEATRE. Entire •Change of Performance—First Week of a new and powerful Legendary Prato, TitiS 148/EN [NO Will be repeated a New Drama,: with New Scenery and splendid Appointments, entitled MIDNIGHT ; or, the Sentinel and the Hour. A Legend of St. VBol's. In which the entire Company will perform. After which, a Ballet, to be called THE (MALE OF THE RED RUT MOUNTAIN. To conclude with TILE WHISTLER. AQVAL VICTORIA TIIEATRE. two New Digrofto, 410 y..ngoplpe!it of Mopsieur Qoufroe tho ce/e• br4ted 111:4*Ilin„ti pe: Tills EvkINING Will he repeated THE LADY OF TROPEZ ; or, The Bride of \vac. George Maurice, Mr. Osbaldiston ; Antoine, Mr. H. Howard ; M. Langlois, Mr. E. Jones; Charles D'Arbell, Mr. J. T. Johnson ; watibrine, Mr W. Searle ; Jerome, Mr. J. Ilerbert ; Hortense (the Bride fir Woe), )fiss Vincent ; Madame Langlois, Miss Eliza Torrey ; after w 'PIE HOUSE DOG. Supported by Mr. C. J. Ill4gie, J. liorhert, E. Jones, Miss E. Terrey, Miss Jefferson, &c. To conctude ,with JOCK(); MD Bruzilhut Ape. In which Monsieur Gouffee will perform the most wondi.iftil and ttn.imagin"ble Feats. Boxes, 2s. ; Pit, Is.; Galfery, Qq, of the Board had voted, on the ground of its being con trary to precedent. Mr. ROEBUCK suid that suspicion would rest up .11 those who shut out the light; and that if the House did not know all and everything, they would pay no attention whatever to the reports of that Board. Mr. WALLACE gave notice of a motion on the subjeck. Several other Members addressed the House, and, after a vindication of the Government by Sir IL PEEL, the subject dropped. The House then resolved itself into a Committee of Ways and Means, and the debate on the resolution for continuing the income-tax was resumed. Lord Jottsr RUSSELL expressed his regret at the determination of the Government to retain the income tax, which he imagined would, ere long, become per maneat. He rejoiced to hear that the navy was to be increased. He approved of the removal of the duties from cotton and glass, but could not understand why the auction duty was given up. He thought it would have been better to take the duty off fire-insurances. The Noble Lord complained that no details had been furnished of the articles in which the increase had taken place in the customs' duties. The Noble Lord, in allusion to the proposed alteration in the sugar duties, took occasion to go into the general question of protection, and admitted that protective duties should be withdrawn gradually and cautiously, rather than suddenly and abruptly. He felt the impossib►lity, under existing circumstances, of withholding his assent from the proposition which the Chairman bad in his hand ; but he should vote for it, with the hope that the income-tax would not be con verted into a permanent burden. Mr. ROEBUCK objected to the proposed plan of taxa tion as onerous, obnoxious, and mischievous, and con cluded by moving as an amendment to leave out of the resolution the words " professions, trades, and offices," not for the purpose of exempting them altogether, but of subjecting them to a regular system of taxation, such as he bad described. A long and interesting discussion followed, which was wound up-by Sir H. PEEL, who repeated his conviction that the country_would be relieved in three years from the burden of the income-tax, and said that even if the ex periment should not meet his expectations, the benefit to the community would more than overpay the loss to the revenue. After which the Committee divided, when there ap peared :—For the amendment, 55 ; axainst it, 263 ; majority, 208. The House shortly afterwards adjourned, at Twenty minutes past One. We retain, in its fullest extent, the conviction we have expressed on the general results of Sir R. PEEL'S financial statement of Friday last. The scheme of fiscal reform which that statement announced has many features of an impressive character, and, withal, very unusual in the aspect of such Ministerial expositions. The proposal to deal with so large a number of little-productive duties as 430, now ap pearing on a tariff comprising but 820 articles ;—the declaration of his own and his Government's adhesion to the general principle of getting rid of all duties whatever upon exportations, as far as may be prac ticable ;—his determination to release the important article of glass from the heavy imposts which have so long paralyzed the progressive improvement of its manufacture, and crippled the extent to which a most profitable trade in it might be carried on both at home and abroad, by accumulated imposts which have pursued it from the raw material to the last stages of its perfected manufacture ;—his intention of abolishing the duty on raw cotton, the staple of so vast a pro portion of the products of our manufacturing in dustry; and his pledge to put down sinecures, to cut off all unnecessary branches of public expenditure, and to economise the collection of the revenue ; these are, all of them, manifestations of a sound, vigorous, and salutary policy, to which we should hope the spirit of party itself, in this country, will not be disinclined to extend its ready and cheerful encou ragement. The mischief of encumbering a scheme of Customs' duties, or of Excise imposts, with vo luminous details, none of which is found to yield to the publie income a large and permanent return, is of far more extensive operation than the casual observer may suppose. All fiscal intervention on the part of a Government with the trade of its subjects is malum per se; and derives only a limited and inci dental justification from the necessity which exists for making that trade contribute, at the most convenient stages of its transactions, its fair proportion towards the revenue re ,luired to defray the expenses of the State. This necessity, we don't dispute, is a permanent one. It must be met and satisfied. But it is highly expe and among dutyelrnotnt ugt renders, thoseaa i u t t e t shoul d twhoheiinmost lnaa ros be so ets to t possible contributeem s, e t ha and en nmu machinery a cha t hen i fi enfeue e nr d ayd ns i bd n y a ma required h ill-will n h disproportionate, i s o pr p t o h r e t i o v n e a r t y e , a l lightnessaltogether, i f a in to the tot a l amount annua ll y fipottr, paint t u t c oo h f b a ee x p p u ree r na p ls o ies s; d . raised by it ; and in the ratio of this smallness of total amount, is the inquisitorial or med e- s d vue li rn n eu g ei t n sd a ee t pe u al r lr e et f ieenu t t h . e ainterferencetheirincreasesffi o e n e r s the re p (l a bu r e t i st o iht f e h tnu e et r e intensity of its principle and the area of its operation, by being multiplied on these 430 commodities ; and it is well that so prolific a source of needless vexation and embarrassment to trade is to be cut off. The whole stream of authorities, from Sir J. CHILDH, Sir W. PETTY, and the older economists, down to the more modern school of ADAM SMITH, OSWALD of Dunnikier, and MacunLocu, will set in in favour of the signal practical advance towards free trade which the Premier has made, by the avowal of his bold, intelligible opinions on the question of export duties and their removal. There are few of our ma nufactured products, in the extension of which our in dustrial labour is more deeply interested than that of glass • and the Premier has certainly, in this regard, selected a boon, about the value of which there can be little doubt or cavil. The great encouragement that a trade must derive, the staple of which, in its per fected manufacture, carries the burden of a duty nearly 300 per cent. on the value of the raw material from which it has be en elaborated, needs no comment. But there is a national incidental value attaching t o the signal remission of duty to be granted in this instance. Till wi thin a comparatively recent period the multiplied is l a nds, islo ts , and creeks which are seelirtet'n.edabout the western shores o f enabled to sustain thei r h ar d y an d simple population by their fisheries and the vast profusely Sc tp tl l a e n ,w help and Seaweed which they pro (qiuucaentiitti i"9f. enormous abundance, on those as well as other portions of the British coasts. The burning of this help, 4e , produces to the native population we speak oe, abundant ashes and salt, that enter ing largely into the consumption of our glass works, proved one of the most beneficial, as well as most pertain, among the atinted resources to which they were accustomed to look for their subsistence. It is painful to think how cruelly the operation of that system of injudicious duties, the decease of which we shall soon have the happiness to witness, has inter fered with, and almost exterminated this humble but important trade t,f a bumble but invaluable peasantry. Excise or Customs' duties that touch the raw ma ative manufactures must be, of course, de structive in proportion to the lowness of their first hand price, and to the distance of their transport to the market of their consumption. Thanks to steam boat navigation and free-trade advances, we venture to indulge a sanguine hope for the early re-establish ment of this portion of the kelp trade. Geographical distance has already ceased t o be an im p e diment to its revival, and obsolete err ors in fiscal legislati on are m fas o t re dyi p n h g ilo o s fr Oph w ic e al inay and boPee under the influ ence o f enlightened principles. The same observations, of course, apply to raw cotton, except that hitherto it could scarcely claim to be called a national staple! We have no doubt in the world, that it will soon be largely remitted from African dominions, and t o h u u r s Asiatic,beco m e Australian, ene u f nur and d eat colonial staples. To bring about this consumm ation, Sir R. PEEL has adopted prec^sely that step which was of primar y exi gency. And so far—so well . income—for three But the renewal of the years, and without modification of any kind—this we do regard as a moat capital, a most unfortunate deficiency, a positive vice or offence, in his Budget. Does Sir RODEK T PEEL doubt the fact of the grievous injury which that most inequitable, most unrighteous principle of a common ratio of contsibution from all classes of payers, inflicts on all small-salaried clerks, officers, and others who work hard and incessantly to obtain their respective salaries, or annual emoluments , var y in g fro m 140 / . to 3001. a year P DQee, he imagine that the people— ill-it great, intelbgent, well-informed, reflecting, aye, and powerful body of them, who range between these two extremes, will much longer, in the thirtieth year of peace, patiently submit to see the same proportion of their hard earnings exacted from "them, as he has been pie ised to withdraw from the superfluity of his own patrimonial and official fortune ? Does he believe that the retired servants of their country—scantily pensioned, perhaps, in reference to the blood and the services they have contributed, but grateful and content withal for the compensation— do not murmur at seeing the 7d. in the pound de ducted from their modest allowance, and no more than 7d. in the pound doled out by the cautious sel fishness of legislators who are the recipients of 100,0001. per annum ? Has the Premier discovered in the course of that Macwnas-ship—the courtesies of which he is so ready in dispensing—that the men of letters, the political writers who advocate his Government, to say nothing, for the present, of those who oppose it—that men whose income, with a few rare and favoured exceptions, is already inadequate enough to the demands of their reputation, or their position and connexions in so ciety—submit without the deepest feelings of morti fication and resentment, to be mulcted after the same rate as any of the Right Honourable Baro net's own millionaire allies in Manchester, or in the City ? Or is he indifferent to simi lar emotions of natural disgust and just indig nation, actuating that enormous mass of the clergy, and the legal and medical professions—civil, military, and naval servants in active service or on half-pay, tradesmen, annuitants, &c. ; whose annual incomes are large enough to bring them within the scope of the lower extremity of the scale—we take his minimum of 1501.; but are too small to carry them beyond, say 300/. a year ? Our own feeling is that 500/. would not be too high-pitched a minimum. But certainly from 3001. to 5001., an income-tax of 21. per cent. ought to be the mahimum; from 5001. to 750/. ought not to pay more than 3/. per cent.; from 7501. to 1,0001. than 4/. per cent.; from 1,0001. to 5,0001. might bear 51. 10s. per cent.; and all incomes above 5,0001. 71. per cent. As a constitutional principle, however, our own anxiety is still greater as to the term of renewal than the rate per cent. We shall feel that the House of Commons will utterly forego its most essential functions of a vigilant fiscal control, and one of its highest duties to the people, if, in accordance with the ominous appearances of consent, or of apa thetic indifference, that attach to its vote of last night, it entertain on any future stage the monstrous propo sition of continuing the income-tax at all, for a period of three years prospectively. And the people—what are they about? Where are the petitions from the country, from every district of the metropolis ? Let tie Minister, we repeat, if it must be take his tax for one year; and, meanwhile, let them see what he can accomplish if he will be honest enough to redeem his undertaking to put down sinecures, and economise the public expenditure, especially as to the collection of the revenue. We hope this chapter of good inten tions includes a rigorous supervision of the Customs' collection, as to product, as well as the cost of its ma chinery. We are not quite so credulous as to expect much will be done in the way of reductions of pen sions, sinecures, or official patronage, after Parlia ment shall have been wheedled into giving so out rageous and so blind a vote as the continuation of the income-tax for three years to come ! Intelligence has been received from Lisbon to the 11th inst. A rather stormy discussion had taken place in the Chamber of Deputies, on a motion rela tive to savings' banks, brought forward by the Go vernment, the object of which was to confer exclusive privileges on a new Company, with little regard to the interests of depositors. The finances of the country are in a deplorable state, and, owing to a large deficit, a fresh loan of 1,500 contos will Ise required. Their Finance Minister should take a leaf out of Sir ROBERT PEEL'S book and try an income-tax. Senor CARVILHO was much better, and hopes were entertained of his recovery. A little excitement has been caused in Paris by new symptoms of movement on the part of the clergy against the Government With reference to the Edu cation Bill. M. DuriN, M. TIIIEUS, and, indeed, most of the leading men in France, hare taken a de cided part against the claims of the Bishops to control the whole system of education, and bring the youth of the country again under the dominion of the Church. The Court also has evinced feelings op posed to such claims, and, consequently, the clerg y are disposed to throw every obstacle in its -„ ay. DUPIN, some years since, published a work on the Liberty of the Gallic Church, which was allowed to possess consi&rable merit. Against this work the Cardinal Archbishop of LYONS has just issued a con demnation, which, however, according to the Consti tutionnel, had been drawn up and signed on the 21st of November, 1844, but kept back for some special purpose, M. DUPIN at present holds an important legal appointment, that of Procureur- General of the Court of Cassation, and this strange edict of the Archbishop is, therefore, regarded as an attack upon the Constitution, with which M. DUPIN'S work is in accordance. A Cabinet Council was held on Satur day, at which the subject was taken into consideration, and the result was that Archbishop BONALD has been summoned to appear before it to answer for his con duct. " The public," says M. TRIERS' journal " look to the conduct of Government in this affair with interest—a Government which has created embarrass ments everywhere, which can neither see before it, nor direct, nor resolve. It overwhelms itself in an affair with the clergy, as it has done with Otaheite and the right of search." We find no articles or news in these papers of the least interest. Even the in terest in the division cn the Secret Service Money Bill seems to have evaporated, and no business what ever was done in the Funds, at TORTONI'S, on Sunday. “THE SUN” EXTRAORDINARY EXPRESSES. THE BUDGET. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. SIR,—It is to the Extraordinary Edition of The Sun we are indebted this morning for a most copious report of the Premier's Speech on the financial affairs of the country, none of the other papers we are in the habit of receiving having the slightest allusion to it. And it gives me great pleasure in returning thanks for the kind ness of the proprietors in forwarding that edition.—l am, Sir, 454 c„ J. M. GAFNEY, Secretary. Chamber of Commerce, Wexford, Feb. 16. SIR ROBERT PEEL'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT.—We have received, through an Express Edition of The Sun of yesterday, a full report of Sir Robert Peel's Financial Statement, made in the Hou.e of Commons yesterday evening.—Dubin Evening Post of Saturday. Yesterday (Friday) afternoon, between four and five o'clock, Sir Robert Peel rose in the House of Commons to make his "financial statement ;" and this (Saturday) forenoon, we received from Mr. Horn, of Market-street. Newcastle, an " Extraordinary Express Edition" of The Sun newspaper, containing upwards of eight columns of the Pr. mier's spec h !—Gutechead Observer. We received this morning, at halt-past six o'clock, a late edition of The Sun newspaper of last night, con taining the whole of Sir Robert Peel's important finan cial statement, from which we give an ample breviate. This is but one of the extraordinary efforts of Mr. Young, the proprietor of The Sun, and we beg to ex press our obligations to that gentleman.—Yorkshire Ga zate. We have rec' ived a second edition of The Sun, con taining the financial statement of Sir Robert Peel, in the House of Commons, laoh anfytbefore fxeeifttnori eeo ) r . g f e dola s ,viur t no e reat r ir d rtyie a aed y edr de: airatstsi D ot Packet. antr the importan t night, : hi a mTt r E : l pi y eio v nr e l s i:o atu i h u i nn i e g r i g P : i n tteco o hece ns, in reference to his financial mea eHri:suoun report ete c o: , ff n n n s t i ach n b c l en w de s : sures.—Presbn Guardian. Summonses were issued last evening to the Ministers to attend a Cabinet Council, at the Foreign-office, Downing-street. The meeting was appointed to take place at two o'clock. Most of the Ministers were expected to be present. SUPPOSED MURDER AT RENDLESHAM —HORRIBLE AFFAlR.—inforMatkill has just reached us, from what we have every reason to believe to be authentic sources, that a fright thi murder was committed late on Saturday night last, on the estate of Lord ltendiesitam, in Suffolk. Report states that his gamekeeper, who lives close to the Hall, re turned to his home late on the above-named night, in a state of intoxication, and after a few minutes' time desired to leave again. His wife remonstrated against this, and shut the door to prevent his getting oitt ; a quarrel then ensued, and the maddened gamekeeper at length snatched his gun, levelled it at his wife, and, report says, blew her head to atoms ! He was on Sunday committed to the Bride well, at Woodbridge. He declares thak he did not intentionally murder her, but, in the struggle, the gun went off by accident. He has a family of four children. Such are all the particulars we feel justified in giving to the public,—we fear they are too correct. Mint - Mir is WV, but we decline nuking too much to it, in an affair Ge so sow,barro, lug and tragic a character.--/pswich Express. DIABOLICAL MISCHIEF.—AII attempt has been Made to alter the setting of the switches on the 3larypott and Car lisle Railway, near the Wigton station, apparently with the intention of causing a collision between the trains passing to and from Carlisle. Fortunately, the circumstance was discovered in time to prevent any calamity.—Carlisle Patriot, THIS DAY'S N E W S. HOUSE OF LORDS--(THIS DAY.) The House sat to-day to hear appeals. The Peers present were the Lord• Chancel:or, Lord Brougham, and Lord Camp bell. The judges were also in attendance. THOMPSON V. THE LORD-ADVOCATE OP SCOTLAND. The arguments in this part-heard appeal were resumed to day, and oceupied the whole morning. VICE-CHANCERY.-(THIS DAY.) The Vice-Chancellor of England took causes to-day. The minutes in the case of Wilson and Wilson were also ar ranged. EXCHEQUER-(THIS DAY.) ,Sittings at Nisi Prius, before the LORD CHIEF BARON and Common Juries.) BAYNE V. YOOL. In this case the declaration was on money lent,and an ac count stated. The defendant denied that he had had the money in the manner and form alleged, upon which issue was joined. Mr. Watson and Mr. Simons appeared for the plaintiff ; Mr. Sergeant Jones for the defendant. The plaintiff in this action was a young man, carrying on business as a tobacconist, at Greenwich ; the defendant was also a young man, who dealt in horses, at Ripley, near Guild ford. It was alleged that the plaintiff agreed to advance 1001. to the defendant while they were travelling together in a railway train. The result was, that some stock, belonging to the plaintiff, was sold out, and a cheque for the amount given to the defendant by the broker. Two fruitless applica tions having been made for the money, the present action was brought. The case was proceeding when we went to press. Those by whom the Noble Lord was supported and surrounded, were in the habit of saying that the agricultural interest was predominant, and agriculturists had even been accused that night—" God knows how fruitlessly," exclaimed the Hon. Member—with havinv great interest with the R.ght Hon. Ba ronet.—( Great laughter.) A few years ago the Noble Lord hiraself said that he thought it right to give the agricultural interest a predominance. The Noble Lord shook his head ; but, after a diligent search (Loud laughter) —he could assure • the Noble Lord, though his me mory might be imperfect, there Were several Ho nourable Gentlemen on both sides of the House who had heard the decimation, although having made so many on the subject it was not surprising that his memory should fail him.—(Laughter.) On bringing up the report on the address, in the year 1837, the Noble Lord said :—" Sir, at the time when the Reform Bill passed, I stated my belief that it must necessarily give a predominance to the landed interest ; and al though it may be deemed that such predominance has been somewhat unduly given, I still think that a predominance in favour of that interest tends to the stability of the general insti tutions of the country." The Noble Lord had shown by his language this session that the agricultural interest had nothing to expect at his hands.—(Hear, hear.) The Right Hon. Ba ronet (Sir R. Peel) had stated that he was touched with the representations made to him by the deputation from the agri culturists. As there was no effect, it must have been a very light touch ; yet be had no doubt that when a dissolution took place, that great and important interest would re-appear in the shape of advertisements and addresses to con stituents.—(Laughter.) An Hon. Member helot him (Mr. Miles) had signified his intention of testing the sincerity of those who professed sympathy with the agricultural interest, by bringing forward a motion on behalf of that great expiring in terest.—(Laughter.) It would then be seen whether the agri culturists were to have no share in the taxation of the country. He could only say, that if no other Hon. Member should do so, he intended to give notice of a metiou to extend the operation of the property-tax to Ireland. He thought at any rate that he would have the support of the Chancellor of the Exchequer in such a motion. In fact that Right Hon. Gentleman had himself some years ago advocated a similar proposition. The Hon. Gentleman here quoted an extract from a speech of Mr. Goalburn, in which that Right Hon. Gentleman advocated the policy of extending the income-tax to Ireland as well as Eng land. He (Sir John Tyrrell) thought it behoved that House to extend the tax to Ireland. The Ripe, Honourable Gentleman the Member for Dungarvon might say that there was no machinery by which to collect the tax. This might be true with reference to the year 1816 ; but now they had got the machinery of the poor-laws in Ireland, and there could be no difficulty. He thought it was unjust that such a man as Lord Hertford should be allowed to extract 30,0001. or -10,0091. a year to spend in Paris or Naples, with out paying any tax whatever. The Marquis of GRANBY, who spoke from beneath one of the side-galleries, and who was very indistinctly heard, was understood to express a hope that the Right Hon. Baronet at the head of the Government would realise the anticipations which he had formed. He admitted, as had been often stated, that the agricultural and manufacturing interests were blended —and that when one was benefited and alleviated, the other was also benefited and alleviated. Three years ago there was great distress in the manufacturing districts, and if the Go vernment held out to them this language, " We know you are in great distress, bat that is not owing to the Govern meet, it is owing to disturbances in the affairs of America, and accidental causes. We therefore cannot relieve you, but we purpose to take the duty off malt, and though we do not directly benefit you, you will be benefited indirectly."—lf the Government held out such language to the manufacturers he thought the manufacturers would be justified in shying yeu do net use us well.—(Cheers.) The agriculturists were now in the condition the manufacturers were in then, and yet they were only relieved indirectly by re moving the taxes that pressed upon industry.—( Hear, hear. ) He did net agree with the Hon. Member for Northampton, or, as some had said, the Right Hon. Gentlemen would give them up. He believed that the Right Hon. Gentleman thought that agricultural distress was owing to temporary causes, and that Rite thought it was owing to any serious evil, he would be ready to apply a legislative remedy to relieve it. Mr. COLLETT could not support the Right Hon. Gentle man the Member for Bath. It was too much the case with the Legislature heretofore, to make the poor man still poorer, and the rich man richer, but the measure of the Right Hon. Baronet went in an opposite direction. He highly approved of the remission of the taxes made by the Right Hon. Baronet. Mr. ROEBUCK replied. He said, that every person who spoke on his side of the House condemned the property and income-tax, with the exception of the Hon. Member for Ken dal, who condemned it however for three years, and wished it to be permanent. But every person declared that the tax would be permanent, and every person said he was opposed to a permanent property-tax, thereby he condemned the whole tax, and yet each and every one said he would vote for it. Mr. C. BULLER rose amidst load cries of " Divide, divide." lie said he would not occupy the House long. He was aware of the odd position in which they were placed who voted for the tax as pointed out by the Hon. Member for Bath. It seemed the universal opinion on his side of the House, with the exception of the Hon. Member for Kendal, who thought they would get rid of an injustice by making it perpetual—( Hear, hear)—but, with that exception, it seemed to him that every person was of opinion that the income tax would be unbearable if it was to be con tinued as a permanent tax. Nothing could induce him to vote for the continuance of that tax, though he ad mitted it might be submitted to for a temporary purpose. After the debate to-night it would be an insult to tell any one that this tax was to be regarded as anything but a permanent tax. He had never heard the temporary nature of the tax put forward in more faint terms than it had been by the Govern ment,--( Hear, hear.) He asked the House not to attend to the assurances of the Right Honourable Baronet, but to say that the Budget was such that it was impossible to suppose that at the end of three years the tax would be taken off. The Right Hon. Baronet had gone so headlong into the subject this evening that it was to be supposed that they would have a most glorious revenue if they had no taxa tion at all.—(Cheers and laughter.) What was it that had caused the present favourable state of the country ? Why, two good harvests and a continuance of the American trade. He called upon the Chancellor of the Exchequer to stand up and insure two more good harvests and a continuance of the American trade,—(Cheers.) If such an event was to take place, the country would still be prosperous. If they were for a permanent tax, they must support the pre sent measure, for they might depend upon it it would be so, and then it became them only to modify it, and make it as bearable as they could. He trusted that they would not be called upon to express their opinions by a division on the policy of an income-tax that night. After the debate of that night, he should nut consider himself concluded, but at perfect liberty to pursue any course he thought proper. He should support the amend ment of the Hon. limber for Beth. Strangers were then ordered to withdraw, and the Commit tee divided, when there appeared— Fur the amendment 55 Against it .. • Ala ~ Mr. ROEBUCK said he would move that the provisions of the income-tax be extended to Ireland. Mr. SHELL said he congratulated the Hon, and Learned Gentleman on his abruptness, and he was glad that the Hon. and Learned Gentleman had an opportunity of reading Ed mund Burke's spee,h on the conciliation of America.—( A laugh. ) Lord HOWICK could not think the Hen. and Learned Gentleman was serious in this matter. Mr. ROEBUCK was quite serious. Mr. CUR TEIS said he thought the Chairman ought to re port progress and ask leave to sit again. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER suggested the propriety of at once coming to a decision on the matter. Air. ROEBUCK did not think the House should be hurried on so important a matter. Mter feW words from Mr. WlLLsams and Mr. SMYTHE, Sir ROBERT PEEL expressed his decided opposition to the imposition of an income-tax on Ireland—the stamp duty had been increased on the faith that the income-tax should not be imgesed. Lore.v liN RUSSELL quite agreed in the observations of the Right Hon.' (..leetleman, and thought it was better to post pone the consideration of the matter to Wednesday next. He wished to know whoa the question of the sugar duties would be introduced. Sir R. PEEL was understood to Fly All Friday next. The House then resumed, and the Chairman reported pro- gress and asked leave to sit again on Wednesday. DARTMOU TH ELECTION. The SPEAKER announced that the securities for prose. cuting the petition against the return of Mr. Somes, for the borough of Dartmouth, had been completed. The House then adjourned at Twenty Minutes past One. ON THE COUR T AT BRIGHT BRIGHTON, MONDAY, FEB. 17.—Her Majesty and the Princess Royal, attended by Dowager Lady Lyttelton and Colonel Buckley, the Equerry, took a carriage airing this morning along the Cliffs, Her Majesty and Prince Albert drove Out this afternoon in a pony chaise along the Cliffs, attonded by Col- 1340iley and Colonel Wylde. Prince Albert, attended by Mr. G. E. Anson, walked out this morning along Sir Robert Peel left the Palace for London this morning. The Venerable Archdeacon Wilberforce took his departure at three o'clock this afternoon. The dinner party this evening, besides the royal suite, comprised the Countess Granville, Major the Honourable henry Craton (Inniskilling Dragoons), and Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby Gore, RAILWAY MEETINGS.--CAUTION.--The Comnii sloners of Stamps and Taxes have issued the tbllowing fictive respect ing proxies used at railway meetings:-" Stamps and 'faxes, Feb, 10, 1845.--The Commissioners of Stamps and Taxes, finding that proxies to citable persons to vote at meetings of railway and other companies are written, in some instances, on unstamped paper, think it right to give public notice of the law with regard to such instru ments. By the Act 7 Vic., c. 21, the duty on an instrument for ap pointing or nominating a proxy is reduced from 30s. to 2s. Gd. By the 6th section of that Act it is provided, that any such instrument shall authorise the proxy to vote upon any matter at any one meeting of the Proprietors or Shareholders of or in any eon-Many or society, the time of bolding whereof shall be specified in such instrument, or at any adjonrlittleitt of such meeting, and that no such instrument shall be further or o.iierwiso available, anything in such instrument, or in any Act of Parliament, to the contrary notwitstanding. By the 7th section it is enacted, that It shall not he lawful for the Commissioners of Stamps and Taxes, or any of their officers, under any pretence whatever, to stamp or mark, after the signing thereof by any person, any paper on which A proxy shall be w ritten or printed ; and that if any person shall make or sign any such instrument under uly stamped, or shall vote or attempt to vote, or act as proxy the authority, or pretended authority of such instrument not duly stamped, every such person shall tbrfeit or pay the sum of 501. ; and every vote made or given, or other act done in pursuance of, or under the authority or pre tended authority of, such instrument, shall be absolutely null and void to all intents a nd purposes..-By order of the Board,' , THE LATE ROBBE RY AT MESSRS. ROG ERS' formation is said to have been received in London, from France, an nouncing that two men are in the custody of the French police, in whose possession Were found four notes for a thousand pounds each, that had been stolen from MesSrd• ltogers's bank. LEWES ELECTIC.N.-LEA Es, MON Ph.Y. - The with drawal of Mr. G. B. Kemp front the field on Saturday evening, dis possessed this election of all interest. The consequence war, the re-election of the lion. B. Fitzroy (a Lord of the Admiralty) without opposition. ANNOYANCE JURIES (WESTMINSTER). -On th? mo tion of Captain dolts, a return has been bald before the house of Commons, of the amounts of the amereiamenta levied by by each annoyance jury of the city of Westminster, duri the years 1541, 1842, 1843, and 1844, &c. The annoyance juries are sworn in in April and October in each year, and each jury acts for Nig months ; therefore the return shows the amounts of the amerciaments impeded by the first jury for only four months. The juries have nothing to do with the levying the amer ciaments. From January to April, 1841, the ainerclatnenta hOposed amounted to 44/. 10s. ; one amerciament of 1/. was mitigated to 10s, From May to October the amerciaments were 621. 17s. 6d. ; four autereienienhi to 41. were mitigated to It 2s. 641. From November to April, 1842, the amerciaments were 561. Is. Gd; one amerciament of 10s. was mitigated as. prom May to October, 811. 2s. 6.1.; three amerciaments to 21. 15s. were riaAtted. From October to Aprll, 1843, G 2/. Pas.; four amerciaments to li. lyere remitted, and one to IN. remitted to ss. From April to October, S 6/. Ss• Pvh amerciaments to 4/. Mitigated to 2/. ; and from October to April, 1844,, 177/. 11s. Gd. ; th ree Westminster were tined i , amerciaments to 41. mitigated to 11 . 15 5., and one to 10s. remitt e d reanit shows that the Inhabitants of weights and measures.n the years mentioned 5411. Is. for short aBE FOUNTAINS IN TRAFALOAII-SQUARE.—Yes terday a vast number of spectators were attracted to Trafalgar g pare, to witness the erection of the concluding Portion of the beauti ful red granite pedestal, which is to support the massive circular re ceiver, portion of the north fountain. The m a t er i a l s for the so are on the grotuid, stud both will, It is expected, • completed a upper daps.utl f or tainotw Season. The Repertoire will consist of a Selection from the works of the most admired Composers. The THEATRE will OPEN On SATURDAY, the FIRST of MARCH, When will be produced (first time in this country), Verdi's new Opera, ERNANI. With new scenery by Mr. Marshall, Erma!, Signor Moriani; Ituy Gomez, Signor Fornasari; Carlo Quint°, Signor Botch ; and Elvira, Madame Rita Borio. To conclude with a new Ballot, by M. I'errot, entitled LA FILLE DE LA DRYADE. The Music by Signor Pugni. The Scenery by Mr. Marshall, In which will appear 31ddle. Lucile Grahn, Millie. Louise‘Weiss, 31dlle. Ferdinand, 31dlle. Demelisse, 31dlle. Casson, 31dlle. Moncelet, Ste. M. Toussaint, M. Gosselin, M. Di Mattia, 31. Bertrand, M. relTo l and the Danseuses Viennoises. THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE. THIS EVENING Will be performed THE BOHEMIAN GIRL. Thaddeus, Mr. W. Harrison ; Arline, Miss Rainforth. To conclude with DER FRIESCHUTZ. Adolph, Mr. D. W. King ; Caspar, Mr. stretton : Linda, Miss Romer. The Box-office is open daily, from Ton in the Morning until Six in the Evening, where l'rivate and Family Boxes, Stalls, Hues, and Tickets may be had on application to Mr. John Parsons. W44TILER.-Sult OFFICE, FEB. 18 riIERMOUETEI4, Lowest, 40 ; Ifighet4, ; Noon, 3' BAROMETER. 30.13.—W1ND, N figura which follow the words "Lowed" and " Highest" denote the lowest and highest state of the Cheimorneter during the preceding twenty-four hours. All the other obaervationa ate rnkida 0 noon. HIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY. Morning • 21 minutes after i I Evening •• 57 minutes after c , t • *—Z 4 ,11 P tiAt ,-,A0,61p 1 -°'-147. ~,, k 44111p460- --F l / 4 ; :.,„ 2 ' •MO - z ßoi t, „10z. SECOND EDITION. enter tm. LONDON, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1845, The Lords met at Five o'clock. Lord CAMPBELL laid a Bill on the table to improve the administration of justice in Scotland. Lord BENUMONT laid a Bill on the table for awarding compensation to the friends of persons killed by ac cident. A conversation then ensued on the subject of the railway department of the Board of Trade, in the course of which Lord BROUGHAM expressed his dissatisfaction with the constitution of the Board, and again alluded to t h e O'BRIFN affair, on which subject the Earl of DAL HOUSIE refused to furnish any information, while the Duke of WELLINGTON bore his personal testimony to the high character of Mr. O'BRIEN. The House ad journed at six o'clock. The Jpuse of Commons met at Four o'clock. Various petitions wptc presented, and among the no tices of motion given was one by Mr. ROgPuf K. to ex • erupt professions, trades, and offices from the operation of the Income-tax Bill. A question by Lord Howlett gave rise to a lengthened conversation on the subject of the Railway Committee of the Board of Trade, in the course of which Sir G. CLERK refused to lay before the House any Istatvornt of the wanner is which the different o}Culber. SHERIFFS COURT.-(THISDAY.; (Before Deputy-Sheriff J. R. KENNEDY, Esq.) STULTZ V. LITTLE. This was an action brought by Messrs. Stultz, Honseley, and Co., the celebrated West-end tailors, to recover 13/. Is. from a gentleman, named Little, rcsiding in Pall Mall East. Mr. Finn appeared for the plaintiffs; Mr. Mellor for the defence. Mr. FINN briefly stated the muse of action, which was to the effect that Mr. Little, in June last, employed his clients, first to alter and remake a riding habit for Mrs. Little, and, afterwards, to supply a pardeseau, a lady's garment, something analagous in its use to a gentleman's Chesterfield, or top coat. The prices charged were :—For altering the riding-habit, 2/. 55., and for the pardeseau complete, 121. 55., making in all 141. 10s. It was the practice of the trade to allow 10 per cent. if an account was paid within six months, which would reduce it to 13/. Is. The defendant requested the bill to be sent in on the completion of the articles, which was done, when he objected, in strong terms, to the prices charged, and in a day or two after called at Messrs. Stultz's establish ment, where, after using very improper language towards Mr. Housley, who was present, he tendered, as payment in full, a Bank of England note for 101. This Mr. Houseiy refused to take as a settlement of the account, and the defendant left. Nothing further was done till Christmas, when the account was sent in in due course, on which defendant posi tively declared he would not pay it. In consequence of this refusal the present action was brought. Evidence was called to prove this statement, and that the prices charged, considering the standing in the trade of the Messrs. Stultz, were fair and reasonable. Mr. Mellor's defence was, that the prices were extrava gant, and that the 10b offered was a fair sum in discharge of the account. Evidence was called to show this. The jury, after a short consultation, returned a verdit for 11/. 14s. CLERKENWELL.- 7 (THIS DAY.) A miserable-looking woman, who gave her residence at Charles-street, Drury-lane, was charged on suspicion of stealing a spade. The spade was seen under her arm whilst she was walking along Gray's Inn-lane, by 110 G. The constable said he watched her closely, and saw her going into a pawnbroker's shop. She said the spade was her husband's. Sergeant Wilkinson said the woman was not known to the police. The prisoner said she was going to pawn the article. She was remanded to Friday neat. LLOYD'S SIRIPPING.-(THISDAY.) LONDON, FEB. 18.—Wind, at noon, southerly, moderate breeze, and hayz. DEAL, FEB. 17.—Wind N.E.—Acrd. Resource, Johnson, Ichaboe ; George, Key, Berbice ; Cleopatra, Demerara ; Gladiator, New York; Chieftain, St. John's, New Brunswick. Sld. Rich, St. Kitts. OFF ALDBOROUGH, FEB. 17.—Mary Hormsell, Ichaboe ; The buoy of the Knaps is parted from its moorings. Dov'n, FEB. 15.—Arrd. Nordstjemen, Ivica, for Trond heim, with loss of sails, rigging, &c. FALMOUTH, FEB. 17.—Wind S., fresh breezes.—Arrd. Cuba, Jansen, Matanzas, sailed 13th ult. SCILLY, FEB. lO.—Arrd. Antonio Leopoldo, Christiansand, with part of her cargo thrown overboard, having experienced severe weather, and sailed 14th for Bilbao ; Jane, Peters, Arica, for London, with mainmast carried away, Jan. 21, lat. 35 N., lon. 36 W. PORTSMOUTH, FEB. 17.—Arrd. Clio, Rio. LIVERroOL, FEB. 17.—Wind S.S.E.—And. Courier and Wolfville, Ichaboe ; Empire, Rupett, New Orleans ; Pac tolus, Harding, Mobile ; Elsinore, Charleston ; Tiber, Gal way, with loss of bowsprit, &c., having been in contact in the River. Sld. Fame, Monte Video ; Lady Falkland, Antigua; Dori Kondraty, Saom, Havannah ; Joseph Anderson, Santa Martha ; Goodwin, New Orleans ; Schoodiac, Mobile ; Kitty, Charleston ; Caroline, Le Scour, Philadelphia ; Brothers, Halifax. Off Crown, Mobile ; Albert, Ben Nevis. YOUGHAL, FEB. 22.—Arrd. Ireland, Morton, Ichaboe. Runs, FEB. 16.—The Matlinde, Garnet, of Bordeaux, was condemned at Bourbon prior to Dec. 16. PARLIAMENTARY DIVISIONS (From the Votes and Proceedings of the House of Comm, , , MONDAY, FEB. 17. WAYS AND MEANS.—(IN THE Zimm ITTEE.) Motion made and Question propfr.., " That it is the opinion of this Committee, that, toward raising' the Supply granted to her Majesty, the respective r...,u • ties on Property, Professions, Trades, and Offices, and the ..amp Duties in Ireland, granted by two several Acts passed .ll the fifth year of her present Majesty, be continued and fltrth granted to ber Majesty, for a time to be limited :" Amend ..nent proposed, to leave out the words " Professions, Trades, and Offices :" Question put, " That the words proposed to be left out stand part of the Question." The Committee divided : MAJORITY—AYES, 263. Acland, Sir T. D. Earnlimn, E. B. Mitcalfe, Henry Acland, T. D. Fellowes, Edward Morgan, Octavius Adderley, C. B. Ferrand, W. B. Mundy, E. M. Ainsworth, Peter Fitzmaurice, W. Neeld, John Aldam, William Flower, Sir J. Newdogate, C. N. Alexander, N. Forster, Matthew Nicholl, John Alford, Viscount Fox, S. L. Norreys, Lord Allix, J: P. Fremantle, Sir T. Northland, Viscount Autrobus, Edmund Fuller, A. E. O'Brien, A. S. Arkwright, George Gladstone, Captain Ossulston, Lord Arundel, Earl of Godson, Richard Owen, Sir John Ashley, Lord Gordon, Captain Packe, C. W. Begot, William Gore, Montague Pakington, J. S. Baillie, Colonel Gore, Robert Palmer, Robert Baillie, H. J. Goring, Charles Palmerston, Viscount Baring, W. B. Goulburn, Henry Parker, John Baring, Thomas Graham, Sir J. Patten, J. W. Barneby, John Granby, Marquis Peel, Sir Robert Barrington, Viscount Gregory, W. 11. Peel, Jonathan Baskerville, T. B. Grey, Sir George Pennant, Colonel Bateson, Thomas Grimston, V scount Philips, G. R. Bentinek, Lord G. Grogan, Edward Philips, Mark Beresford, Major Hale,t,R. B. Plumptre, J. P. Bernard, Viscount Halford, Sir H. Polhill, Frederick Blake, M. J. Hamilton, G. A. Pollington, Viscount Blandford, Marquis Hamilton, W. J. Ponsonby, C. F. A. Bodkin, W. H. Hamilton, Lord C. Freed, W. T. Bolden), H. G. Hamner, Sir J. Pringle, Alexander Borthwick, Peter Harcourt, G. G. Pulsford, Robert Bowles, Admiral Hayes, Sir E. Reid, Sir John Boyd, John Heneage, G. H. W. Repton, G. W. J. Bramston, T. W. Henley, J. W. Richards, Richard Broadley, Henry Hepburn, Sir T. B. Rolle.ston, Colonel Browne, W. Herbert, Sidney Round, John Bruce, Lord E. Hervey, Lord A. Rous, Captain Bruce, C. L. C. Etude, J. H. Rushbrooke, Colonel Bruges, W. H. L. Hindley, Charles Russell, Lord J. Buckley, Edmund llobhouse, Sir J. Russell, Charles Buller, Sir J. Y. Hodgson, F. Russell, J. D. W. Bunbury, Thomas Hogg, J. W. Ryder, G. D. Busfeild, William Holmes,'W. A'Court Sanderson, Richard Campbell, J. H. Hope, Charles Sandon, Viscount Cardwell, Edward Hope, G. W. Shaw, Frederick Carew, R. S. Ilowick, Viscount Sheppard, Thomas Carnegie, Captain Hughes, W. B. Smith, Abel Castlereagh, Viscount Hume, Joseph Smith, Vernon Cavenuish, G. H. Hussey., Thomas Smith, T. B. C. Charteris, Francis Inglis, Sir R. H.. Smythe, Sir H. Childers, J. W. James, Sir W. C. Smythe, George Cholmondeley, H. Jermyn, Earl Somerset. Lord G. Chute, W. L. W. Jocelyn, Viscount Somerton, Viscount Clerk, Sir G. Johnstone, Sir J. Somes, Joseph: Clifton, J. T. Johnstone, Hope Stanley, Edward Clive, R. H. Jolliffe, Sir W. G. Stanton, W. H. Coekbnrn, Sir G. Jones, Captain Stewart, John Colborne, W. N. R. Kemble, Henry Stuart, Henry Colebrooke. Sir T. Labouchere, Henry Strutt, Edward Collett, W. R. Lambt on, 11. Sutton, Henry Collett, John Lawson, Andrew Taylor, Edward Colquboun, J. C. Layard, Captain Telment, J. E. Compton, H. C. Lefroy, Anthony Theslger, Sir F. Connolly, Colonel Legh, G. C. Thornhill, George Copeland, Alderman Lennox, Lord A. Tollemache, John Corry, Henry Leslie, C. P. Trench, Sir F. W. Cowper, W. F. Leveson, Lord Trevor, G. R. Crawford, W. S. Liddell, 11. T. Trollope, Sir J. Cripps, William Lincoln, Earl Trotter, John Damen Colonel Lockhart, William Tyrrell, Sir J. T. Darby, George Lowther, Sir J. 11. Vane, Lord H. Davies, D. A. S. Lowther, Colonel Vernon, G. H. Denison, J. E. Lyall, George Villiers, Viscount Denison, E. B. Lygon, General Waddington, M. S. Dickinson, F. H. M'Geachy, F. A. Wallace, Robert Douglas, Sir H. Mackenzie, W. F. Walsh, Sir J. B. Douglas, J. D. S. Maclean, Donald Warburton, Henry Douro, Marquis M`Neill, Duncan Ward, 11. G. Druinnond, H. H. Manners, Lord C. S. Wellesley, Lord C. Dug,dale,'"W. S. Manners, Lord J. Wodehouse, Edmond Duke, Sir J. March, Earl Wood, Charles Duncombe, A. Marshall, William Wood, Colonel T. Duncombe, 0. Marsham, Viscount . Wortley, James S. East, J. B. Martin, C. W. Wortley, John S. Eastnor, Viscount Marton, George Wyndham, Colonel Eaton, R. J. Mastennan, John Wynn, Sir W. W Egertoa, W. T. Maunsell, T. P. Yorke, E. T. Entwisle, NViliiam Maxwell, J. P. Escott, Bickham Miles, P. W. S. Esmonde, Sir T. Miles, William Evans, William Milnes, R. M TELLERS, Baring, Henry Young, John MINORITY-NOES, 55. Berkeley, Craven Dundas, Frederick Plumridge, Captain illewitt, R. J. Ebrington, Viscount Itawdon, Colonel Bowrilig, Dr. Ewart, William Ricardo, J. L. Bright, ohn Granger, T. C. Rice, E. R. Brotherton, Joseph Mastic, Archibald Ross, D. R Buller, Charles Byng, G. S. Hawes, Benjamin Russell, Lord E Hill, Lord M. Shell, R. L. Christie, W. D. Holland, Robert Stanfield, W. R. C Cobden, Richard Humphery, Alderman Tancred, H. W. Collins, William Mangles, R. D. Thornely, Thomas Craig, W. G. Martin, John Towneley, John Curteis, H. B. Manic, Fox Villiers, Charles Dalrymple, Captain Mitchell, T. A. Wakley, Thomas Dashwood, G. H. Morris, David . Walker, Richard Dawso 1, T. V. Morison, General Wawn, J. T. Drax, J. S. W. S. E. Mentz, G. F. Williams, William Duncan, Viscount Murphy, F. S. TELLERS. Duncan, George , PagetLord A. Roebuck J A. Duncombe, Thomas Pattison, James Gibson, Milner Mr. Trelawny was prevented from voting in the minority by a severe cold. Col. Conolly had an interview yesterday with Lord S anley. Mr. Dean, Chairman of the Customs, and Mr. Darby, M.P., had interviews yesterday with the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Dispatches from the Governor of Hong Kong, and from the Governer of Ceylon, were received yesterday, at the Colonial•office. Dispatches were also received at the Colonial-office from the Lord High Commissioner of the lonian Islands, and from the Governor of Malta. THE REPEAL OF THE _ WINDOW. DUTIES.—Last night, at seven o'clock, a numerous meeting of the inhabitants of St. Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield, was held in the vestry-room of the ancient church, for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of petitioning the Legislature against the window duties Mr. Ritchie, jun., churehwarden, having taken the chair, it was re solved that a petition should be entrusted to Mr. Pattison, who, with the other City Members, was requested to vote in favour of its prayer. Tbs vestry then broke up. _,---• MONEY and COMMERCIAL NE/ CITY. QUARTET? TO TIM"' . There was very little buusiness doing in C otton at I.,luieera pool yesterday, but the market was firm. American b.,,,d was rather higher. Total sales, 4,000 bales, ci oe which were on speculation.—Rather more NY B s. fi g• in Shares, and the market was better. Birtel,,i, ham and Gloucester, 135; Bristol and Gloucester. :_.l Caledonian, 7%; Chester and Birkenhead, Holyhead, 8 1 / 2 ; Dublin and Belfast, 5% ; Ditto slid Galw , i , 2 4 ; Cambridge and Lincoln, 3% Y g i . Glasgow and Dn,',. fries, 30s. 6d. 305.; Grand Junction, 221 ; Ditto, Half, 110:4 i Li rr ° Great North of England, 181 ; Great 'Western, 18 1 ; - Se lo, and Manchester, Half, 103 ; London and Briml ; Quarter, 29 1 / 3 / 4 76 ; Ditto and BrightonA 57 1 % h2t; Ditto and York, 7 1 A, 14 Af, ; Direct Northern, tie, Manchester and Birmingham, 64%; Midland Counfier 127% 1 4 ; Newcastle and Carlisle, 122 ; Newcastle and 226; 39; Ditte ;lc., wick, 16% ; North British, 14 1 / 2 ; Preston and Wire' a 2 Sheffield and Manchester, 105 1 / 2 106 ; South-Eoter n ' a nd Ditto, No. 1, 16 1 / 2 • Trent Valley, 18% 19% Lcork „Li North Midland, N'ew ' , Half, 12% • Paris and ns. i 3 7 01, Paris and Rouen, 43; Rouen and 'Havre, 29 ex di , '• ; logne and Amiens, 5; Northern of France, 5%. • ',Mere are no arrivals to-day. a cc o u nt d The Funds are heavy to-day, as is presumed, on f a llf the reduction in taxation, which may possibly not Le 00 4 met by the income-tax. There does not seem thathelot. ground, however, for serious apprehensions on P. Consols for money are 99% 1 / 2 , and for time 997 1' 21l1i chequer-bills realise 535. to 565. prem. Bsnk Stockls„,..3/ to to 2114; New Three-and-a-Quarter per Cents. are 1 " - ' 4 1,4, and the Three per Cents. 100 1 / 2 to 99%• 7i " The Foreign Bends are also flat. Spanish Activee2 to. 1 ,4, and the Thrt:e per Cents. 40N to %. Pollng ll A luee ° , l verted are 58%. Mexican Stock is 35 1 4 IA ; 1111 ",„"' allu' Ayres 44. Russian Bonds are 119%; a-Half per Cents. 63 to 62%. boug h Railway Shares in general look firm this morning , t there is much less business doing. 08 1) 1) CL 0. and Dutch I^ °- FRI C PRICES OF BRITISH FUNDS. O'CLOCK. 21 21 A Bank Stock — ....- ........ 211 1 ,6 212 1 4 1 0 0 3 per Cent. Reduced - 99 3 per Cent. Coes4els . 99N% 103!1 New 3 1 4 per Cents Long Annuities to expire Jan. 1860 12 1-16% li, Ditto 30 years, Oct. 10, 1859 l l7 ..• India Bonds, 1,0001 Ditto under 1,0001... •••••• 68 ..•,, South Sea Stock Ditto New Annuities ... 98% 991 Consols for Account.... •••"•• 99 1 / 2 , Exchequer Bills, 1,0001., I%d 53 56 P .., m' 6 -- 53 56 P l ' 53 Ditto 5001, Ditto Small In n ' ic a C o s 4 ONE 1 01 's PRICER OF FOREIGN FUNDS. O'CLOCK. 1 4 , Buenos Ayres Bonds 6 per Cent. 44 354 Columbian Bonds, ex Venezuela. — 1! Mexican, 5 per Cent. 1837 351 35 151 Ditto, Account Ditto, Deferred Stock — ~ , oh Portuguese Bonds, 5 per Cent - Itig e Ditto, Converted Ditto, Account — ' 4 i Russian Bonds 119% le L 171 Spanish 5 per Cent. 1840. Ditto. Account 27U .0 Ditto, Passive Ditto 3 per Cent. Ditto, Account ••• 4gION 44 v ( 4,, Venezuela Bonds, 2 per Cent — 61 1 Ditto, Deferred Stock. Dutch, 2 1 ,4 per Cent ~, t ) Ditto, 4 per Cent., Certffic 98% C 1,0 0 "4. si cf, PRICES OF , NE ( ycLoc s ' r , RAILWAY SHARES PAID. AT 01, Birmin and Gloucester. 100 ... f 4 Ditto New Shares ... 17% — ......... , ..... / Bristol and Exeter ..... .•••••,, Ditto New..... 2 ..- 76% .... , 7, Bristol and Gloucester... 30 Cahslonian - .... ' ... ~. 7 Cambridge and Lincoln 1% 3 I4A ......... 8 Chester and Holyhead... 5 Cliurnet Valley Cornwall Direct Northern 2 4 Dublin and BelfastJunc . 2 Dublin and Galway... .. 2 2 2 3 ; ... .. Eastern Counties 141. 165....... 18 17 3 / 4 "" .' 1 4 Ditto Perpetual, 5 per ... / Cent, No. 1—.4/. 13s. 4d — ......... ••• . :; Eastern Union lO .. ... ............ ...., , Ditto Extension ..... .• Ely and Bedford Great South. and West . / (Ireland) Ditto Extension 6 1 ,. ..... " Great North of England-100 .....•.... 1, Ditto New Great Western BO ......174 17 6 "' .• Sil i Ditto % Shares Ditto Fifths Guildford, Farn'm,Ports. 2% 4% ...... • 0 ..• Hull and Selby .. / Lancaster and Carlisle... 15 London and Birminghm (Stock) 234 ...... • ..... ~, ' Ditto, Quarters 2 London and Blackwall.. 16% 7% 8% ... 'ii „ 0 London and Brighton... 50 Do. consolidated.Btbs- 16 ~, ,t London and Greenwich 12115 s 4d lO% ........ ... .. /. London and S. Western 4116 s 10d 79% e•Ci'Ye 1,. Ip , Ditto New 2% 1?, 12% ...... : / London and Croydon, 13/. 15s. ? ,,a _ ......... • ... London and York ...... ... `l,lh 7% 7% 14 .•. 61 Lynn and Ely ...... 11 Manchester any! A lc j i rm i n . 40 ..,. , Ditto 4 ~ Mb:ll: ai d... 1 - ,hares 100 l2B ........... .. • ... ." Ditto New 2 ..... 8%.• , Newcastle and Darling- .... ton Junction 24 ...„. 50% 49 •., ... ..,. New.•astw and Berwick 1 1 /, ...... 15% ......... •, .. North British Ditto New ' 1 Richmond and West End • Junction _ Rngby,Wor'ster,&Tring 1 Shrews., Wolverhamp , .. . . Dudley, and Birm 2% 6 5%%"'" ••• . • • South Devon South Eastern & Dover 33l 2s 4d 4O 41 75 „.• Ditto, No. 2. 1° Ditto, No. 3 2% 9 %% 1 / 4 ••' Staines and Richmond... 1 1 ~ ......... .... South Wales Trent Valley ..„, Waterford and Kilkenny 1 _ ... 3 .• ... • 3 •. • •• York and North Midland 50 lO6 l 08•••••• •••• Ditto % Shares .. 25 Ditto, Selby 1 334 12% Ditto Extension .. ll/ FRENCH RAILWAY , „... Boulogne and Amiens... 2 ..„.. Great North. of France.. 4 Lyons and Avignon 2 2 ........ ..••• Orleans and Vierzon ... 2 Paris and Orleans 2O Paris and Rouen 2O — Bordeaux and Toulouse 2 Nts. .. 4 .... -- .. ....• "'. 4ettel:lo JOINT STOCK BA ... Union of Australia 2% ''''''' y e `n 3 MANCHESTER STOCK EXCHANGE, FED. 17 .„0.5 b r o a steady market, and a fair amount of W1 1 ;10° 11 0 1 ' I'3 done. Birmingham and Gloucester, 13 42 4 k , Ch es doil Preston, 14 3 / 4 ; Bristol and Gloucester, 5 ;11' We e d Y a v e d Holyhead, 8 ; Edinburgh and Glasgow , 6 ",, ; e stef Brighton, 57 1 4, ex new and ex div. ; b,li i r Sheritte , di; mingham, 64; Midland Railway (40L) , new; . 0 0 , if Manchester, 105 1 / 2 ; South-Eastern, 411 4 1 e l / 3 ' l ; 2, 11 1 / 2 ex new ; Ditto, No. 3, 7 7 4 ; BarnsleY, 7 / 4 i 'i 0 , Bolton, Wigan, and Liverpool, I ; Caledotonc 13 ig ; 0' bridge and Lincoln, 3% 3 1 %; Churnet 5 I , se Huddersfield and Manchester Bail and Cano-01, derafield and Sheffield Junction, 4%; L ive r r lrd, and Preston, 3%; London, Worcester, est er le pritd,; 3/. 18s. 6d. ; London and York, 7%; go" Solt' p.: o s ton, 3%; Newark and Sheffield, 2 5-16 2Ye ;6d, 3 "„ 5 19 13 3 4 ex new; Ditto, New Shares, 31 . 15• 6 13- Iv z i COP Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton. Dudley, eze ., ~ Fore' Valley, 19% 21 ; \Vest Yorkshire, 4. 117$ PesZ2. 43 ; Manchester Fire and Life Assurance, Do. New -____-_,----- ---------• f.) -- i o,, DA MARKET NEwS.—(Tiii. — .K • I°. SMITHFIELD.—Coarse SKI ful ditto, 4 5! •• 11 ,o', / 16s to 5/ 4s ; fine Upland ditto 6 , to o r. Clover Hay, 4/ lOs to 61; Oat Straw. il l vera e 9 j Wheat Straw, 1/ 18s to 2/ per load. A fair 3 i 1 10 , and a steady demand. •,0 A' 1 1tH; , 2i , ~., / , CUMBERIAND.—Coarse Meadow Hay, 31 ' 5 / 53 te • 11 64 3 useful ditto, 4/ 13s to 5/4s ; fine Upland ditto , , 63 to : s 0 108 _to, 441 s tio4,'l:;, Clover Hay, 4/ lOs to 51 18s; Oat Straw, 11,,",0ders'e, , Wheat Straw, 1/ 183 to 2/per load. Supply - /1 41 ' trade somewhat brisk. P WIIITECHAPEL.—Coarse Meadow flap to 4 4 1 ' 3 / 10 9 5/ •i . i ; useful ditto, 4/ 15s to 5/ 3s • fine Upland ( „ 6 , to 1 1 51 8s ; Clover Hay, 4/ 10s to 61; Oat StraW, 1" o roag Trade Wheat. Straw, 1/ 18e to 2/ per load. steady at late rates. fer! bee s a ozoNsix 7. • • has —el . ( SUGAR.—The market for British Plantatioritetentioav of firm, but very little business was done, the ' ga rl s o l trade being chiefly occupied with the large n if at Der Bengal and Mauritius offered by auction. , - e ve. , r ok 100 hbds have been sold, for which, how ,_ . s o 0 0 . stabli3hiug ,_A, i high prices 'were - again obtained, e ,_ t peri° o iotea. vance of 2s. per cwt from the low . e , e co ' 01 , : ,,, , Y . all descriptions The public sales ha d s, 3S f si t ' ° chiefly of 8,247 bags, 723 casks' Mauritius, d we ot ( ) ni ece tide, lii, t Bengal, the whole of which found buyers , a u . oie ie s i gsor r er sorts 536 much spirit at fully previous prices, and ja '° of 104 rather dearer, more particularly for the beat . I ._ ile to . 1 0. tius and white Bengal. The former broglait eq-Yelllote OP low to fine brown, 53s to 63s 6d for low t(ti told to 'A l ta to good white Bengal 59s 6d to 649, an nsaction pr i g P s yellow ditto 533 to 55s 6d. The only tra.,‘,oo b0te3036!"0 worth reporting consists of about 3.,:nort)stoeite yellow Havanna'', which have been sold (fourae.ntriti ,et • tyloo o r being fully the previous value. Th e ; q t a nd AS es 4ea f i , Plantation landed last week at the Lr ere were Tie v t°c Docks was 241 hhds 19 tierces, and home consiunption 716 hhds 65 tierc /; 573 10,,r,:5t olio s t 7 barrel9' 1. -01 3 . I in the same places is 6,516 hhds 582 pie rces ent the f'_, talli Rum—The quantity landed last w el' , i , 1 lhere weror,ed , West India Docks is 145 puns 116 hlii.s:_, and e xp,, vt at for home consumption 163 pulls 33 hhds , is 10,u" puns 30 hhds. The stock in the seine V , bou t !d at A 2,750 hhds. t auction s? SoicEs.-486 chests Cassia Lignes a_ goods u alit. • slid VII former rates, viz., 535 - to 62s for ord t o on pot TALLOW.—P.Y.C. is 39s 6d per cwt 00 0 saleslic AI. 42s per cwt. Pi 1 1..... .,/ TEA.—The market has been quie t A itiprogr_ . 818 TES.of CoPgl' On the 11th inst., at Bishopstoke, the la dy _l6 NVl4tletrh,:rbay Cavalry:, of a daueghsteeer: mrs. chile. LN" of a daught2etru. inst., in W'ndsor-t rr th ° MAR.RIED. h i n st. , I/0 0 At Kintradwell, Sutherlandshire, on the it, siics ot Rev. D. 11I'Kellar, of Clyne, Ellerington Reed, r'_ s .. (l :,, fik , kill,_ il to Jane, eldest daughter of Thomas llousto.P 01.0, 0. Ki trwlerell. C111131:4 61i. On the 15th inst., at St. George's Church, _„,ifidoo Hu g hes, Esq., ( f the Old Kentroad, to rance:;; ...„, ter of of EdLa______:l.-----ardCoomhe Eso orark-road,______Pecx ......0...., . ..- _....-....... ri y 0 Ili, L 0 , , , ,,,,„, Printed and Published by Ditrlah-Lce,,if No. 112, Strand, Printer, at Ths Sea 00t..00v Strald, in the PreCinCt of the Savoy, in ill • Middlesex, Tuesday, February 18, 1846. f I r ------- ioi 11 $ 69 , i , , t! 1