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frourtb plc SUN OFFICE, Seven o'Clock. THE FUNDS-(CLOSING PRICES.) ONE CLOSING ,AIigL AT AVRITISII FUNDS. O'CLOCK. PRICES. 215 14 1 % 15% 215% S per Cent. Reduced 3 per Cent. Consols 3 per Cent. Annuities, 1726.. 99 99 New 3 1 4 per Cents. Long Annuities to expire J an. 1860 12 1 4 3-16 12 3-16 Ditto 30 years, Oct. 10, 1859 12 Ditto 30 years, Jan. 5, 1860 11% India Bonds, 1,000/. Ditto tinder 1,0001... south Sea Stock Ditto Old Annuities Bank Stock for Account... ..... Consols for Account—. ...... India Stack, for Account 28 5 1,4 Exchequer Bills, 1,0001., I%d 62 64 Ditto 5001. . Ditto Small ONE PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS. O'CLOCK. Brazilian Bonds Ditto, Account ..... ...... 904 Columbian Bonds, ex Venezuela. 14 Mexican, 5 per Cent. 1837 36 Ditto Account Ditto, Deferred — Ditto, Debentures .. 59 1 4 58% •Peruvian Bonds, 6 per Cents — Russian Bonds ll9 Spanish 5 per Oent. 1840 Ditto, Account Ditto, Passive Ditto 3 per Cent. 4 llO i d a Ditto, Account 4 Venezuela Bonds, 2 per Cent 44 ( /.1 Dutch, 2% per Cent . Ditto, Account 6 3 1. 63 Ditto, 4 per Cent , Certitic.... 98 4 4 Ditto, 5 per Cent. Bonds 99 A PRICES OF CLOSING RAILWAY* SHARES PAID. AT ONE O'CLOCK. PRICES Birmin and Gloucester. 100 l3O 132 130...... 134 Ditto % Shares Bristol and Exeter Ditto New 2 Bristol and Gloucester... 30 ...... 56 57 1 ,4 57 CalAlonian . . 5 Cambridge and Lincoln 1% — 7% Ciiurnet Valley Cornwall Direct Northern Eastern Counties 25 . 19 1S Eastern Union lO . . Ditto Extension 75 117 100 215, 285 00 I, l s l pm. 63 pm. 64 pm. 64 CLOSING PRICES. Edinburgh and Glasgow 50' - Ely and Bedford Great South. and West. (Ireland) ..• Ditto Extension Great North of England-100 Ditto New 2 Great Western 75 lBO 179 Ditto, Fifths • 20 Harwieth • 1 2% 1 4 Hull and Selby 5O Ditto' 4 Shares, 1 2 1,4 17 , 11 Lancaster and Carlisle... 15 London end Birmingtnn- (Stock)... 238 239 Ditto New Thirds London and Blackwall.. 16% 7 % 3 /4 8 7 3 /... London and Briihton... 50 ...54% 55 1 , 54% 55 Lriuiors and 5. 1% extern. 41% BO% 79% ;ilO/14isw coleolidated Btks 6 -f i)ftfe Nair , ~. . 2 1 ,4 l 3%Y s l/4% Di..to 4pndon and Croydon, 13i. 15s. 94. 19 Ditto Guaranteed, 5 per Cent. Landau and York 9 l /2 5% 61 /2 1 7 4 Blanchester and Leeds... 70 142 143 Ditty Shares 3O Vane and Birrnin. 40 Ditto_Quarters 'Mid1and........., 100 ......130 ... Ditto New - 2 ... 94 9 Slidland,Birm..Derhy...loo 96,4 Newcastle and Darling ton Junctlon... ...... ... 24 ...... 70 !Clew...nary. and Berwick 114...... 16 1 ,4 15 ... North British Northern and Eastern... 45 Ditto Scrip Norwich and Brandon... 8 Ditto New Shares I Oxford and WThrcester. 9 14 N 7 4 Rugby Shrews, Wolverliamp , Dudley, and Birm 2 lAi 6 Y, ? 4 11 4 7 % N. . . South Devon... lO l6 15,4 South Eastern & Dover 3:31, , ,4 501:4 Ditto, New Shares ... 4 Ditto No. 2 South Wales..•... ......... 2 1 ,4 7 8 1 ,4 Trent Valley Waterford and Kilkenny 1 Yarmouth and Norwich. 20 — York and North Midland 50 Ditto &whom' Branch. 20 Ditto, Selby Scrip 2O Ditto Extension .. ... 14.. .. . . 13 3% 14% FRENCH RAILWAYS. Boulogne and Amiens... 2 Great North. of France.. 4 Lyons and Avignon 2 - Orleans and Borde t.IV . . . 2 . . Paris and Orleans 2O Paris and Rouen Paris and Strasbourg ... 2 Tours and Nantes 1 Erratum in yesterday's List.—Read Great Southern and Western (Ireland) Extension 7i, instead of 9i. 7% ...... ••• •• IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. (THIS EVENING.) ROUSE OF LORDS. The LORD CHANCELLOU took his scat on the Wool sack shortly after hal -past four. LORD ELLENBOROUGIL Earl Amherst and Earl I'uwis, preceded by the Duke of Norfolk (Earl Marshal) ; Sir Charles Wood, Garter King-at-Arms : Sir Augustus Clifford, Usher of the Black Rod, and Mr. Putman, Deputy Usher, introduced Lord Ellenborough, on his elevation to the dignity of an Earl. Tl:e patent was read by the clerk (Mr. Rose) at the table, and his Lordship was sworn, and took his seat upon the second (or Earl's) bench with the usual ceremonies. Their Lordships then adjourned during pleasure. Their Lordships having re-assembled, The Duke of WELLINGTON laid a Bill upon the table, which was read a first time, but of which (amid the confusion) we did not hear the designation. Tho LORD CHANCELLOR then informed their Lordships that her Majesty had come down to that House, and that she had been pleased to deliver her Joihaskt gracious Speech, ehich he should read to them. — 41 4 1 U L.cd Chancoror then read the Speech, which \lvo sko done immediately afterwards by the Clerk at Ail %Olt's) THE ADDRESS. The Marquis of CAMDEN then rose and said : My lords, in rising to move that your Lordships should agryethettan humble Address be presented to her Majesty, Im answer to her most gracious Speech, which we have this de:, heard from the Throne, I feel that I mast eommenco by asking you to give me that kind attention, which during the few years that I have had the honour of sitting in this House, I have usually seen bestowe,,i upon these who, like myself, had never before addressed your Lordships.—(llear, hear.) But, my Lords, I feel this difficulty considerably lightened by the reflection that I am addressing you upon an occasion when, with out any exaggerated statements of national prosperity, your Lordships may concur in expressing your gratiti: cation at the state of the country, in its domestic con dition and foreign relations, as they have been repre sented in her Majesty's speech.—(hear, hear.) I .believe that in every branch of manufactures of this eountry there is an increasing activity. I believe that the home trade of this country is increasing in activity in almost every branch. I believe that the commerce of the country, which is carried through almost every part of the civilised globe, is largely and rapidly extending.—([hear.) My Lords, I trust that we may hope that the gradual improvement in the mantifactures of the country will be permanent, and will continue to increase. The next topic in her Majesty's epe . ech is the satisfaction which she has felt from the - visits of those Sovereigns whom she received' at her court in the course of last year. My Lords, I think that we can most cordially concur with her Majesty in the gratification which she expresses at the visit which the Emperor of Russia paid to her Majesty, at great inconvenience, and at a time when private afflictions must have weighed heavily upon him. That showed the anxiety of the Emperor to manifest his ft el 'cgs toward this country, and to pay a tribute eatinaranciuty inB: respect i to her Majesty. My Lords, the with this country is of the ITOSt an c i ent datc ' ; la it is o n o o f th e o ld es t w hi c h th a t power ma i nta i ns in Ft rnre ; and nothing could more tend to contr ib ute to ' cucosion of ( and, as he r Majest the permanence of this alliance, . II ? , has ai ii, st "l ated in h er s p eec h , t h e f uture than the visit of th e Emperor to h er Majesty. The speech also alluded to the visits of other Sovereigns,grferaotmswl.iich her Majesty and satisfaction. And first, the country must derive' let me refer to the visit of the Saxony, t e rious cot . isort. I con nected as he is with her Majesty's M g believe, my Lords, that the more this country is v i s ited by foreign sovereigns, the more its resources are known, people is witss i e n d, t r h i e va g te rer r and the happiness of will be its influence. I believe that, so amongst those in the most exalted p sta tion, tion, the frequency of intercourse will lead to more lasting and more intimate friendships. My Lords, it will be in the recollection of your Lord ships that in her speech at the termination of the• last session, her Majesty expressed her gratification at bein g enabled to state to this lloike and the country that the negociationa between this country and France had been brought to a sati:factory conclusion. That commu nication or her Majesty was very speedily followed by th e visit of the King of the French ; and I am sure your Lordships will feel great gratification that his Majesty was r ceived in this country by the people in the most gratifyier; manner. When we. consider the various parts of the world in which the cooperation of France with this country is necessary for the maintenance . l oy ea ce, when we consider how likely is the maintenance -of peace to extend the commerce of t his country, and ,that intercourse which, from the facility of cOmmunica iion wills France, must naturally follow the al ., e between these two countries, his Majesty's late _- • t I.s 4. be looked upon with peculiar gratification. I 4 ; ; Imo mat the reception which the King of the sm.; sss u cti lim ! T• o z i the people of this country must t the peovte are seasible of tbe tteat. T;HE SL N, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, FEBIIuARY 1E45: talent, and perseverance, and zeal, which he at all times has evinced in preserving that peace and amity which are so essential to the interests of both countries. The next topic of her Majesty's speech relates more particu larly to a subject which comes more particularly under the discussion of the other House of Parliament, but I think that your Lordships will concur in the necessity for an increase in the steam navigation of the country which is so necessary in this time of im provement to the protection of the trade and commerce of the country. My Lords, the next point in her Ma jesty's speech is, that she observes with great satisfac tion the imprsvement which is manifested in the other parts of the country has extended to Ireland. My Lords, sa long as political agitation continues in that country, there must necessarily be alarm in the minds of those who have capital to invest, and they are therefore unwilling to embark money in Irelknd. My Lords, the best proof that tranquillity is returning, is to be found in the different projects of enterprise which have been brought forward, not by ' the Government, but by p r i va t e individuals. These, my Lords aro proofs of re t urn i ng act i v i ty .—(Hear, hear.) And this matter, my Lords, I may observe, though this may not be the place in which such matters should be noticed—yet I feel assured that your Lordships will agree with me, that we ought to thank her Majesty for directing our attention to the financial condition of the country, and especially to that great measure which was passed at the close of the last session for regulating the affairs of the Bank of England, and the intention which is entertained of supplying the same consideration this year to the great public esta blishments of Ireland and Scotland, ensuring the per manent and prosperous promotion of that activity. I am sure, my Lords, that in this consideration your L .rdships will take an anxious part. My Lords, another subject to which her Majesty has called our attention, is the health of this metropolis especially, and of large towns in general. Your Lordships are aware that this subject has been brought under your notice during the last two or three years, and that last year an Act was passed which was designed to carry out this object. My Lords, I am aware of the deep interest which your Lordships take in this m a tt er , an d I d ou b t not t h at your care f u l attention will be , given to it during the present session. Another subject to which your Lordships' attention has been directed, is the working of the Charitable Bequests Act, also passed during the last session of Parliament, a measure which is likely to conciliate the several potions of the people, and bring them all into a com• mon spirit of unanimity and agreement. My Lords, it will be recollected that, three years ago, the finances of the country were attempted to be relieved by the passing of an income-tax, and, as stated in her Majesty's speech, the measure had been emi nently successful. It was now proposed to ex tend the benefits of this improved state of things to the manufacturers of the country. I hope that the f e eling of mutual confidence which at present exists between her Majesty and her people will long continue. I mad not detain your Lordships by refering to every t' pie adverted to in her Majesty's gracious Speech, and while I thank your Lordships for the attention you have been pleased to extend to me, I pray of you that should any ex pression of mine have been inadequate to express the importance I attach to these topics you will impute it to my inability and not to any defect in the matter of the speech which has been read to your Lordships. I beg, my Lords, to move that an humble address be pre sented to her Majesty, thanking her Majesty for her most gracious speech. Lord GLENLYON (who appeared attired as a Highland Chief) then rose :and said. My Lords— In rising to second the motion of the Noble Marquis, that an humble address be presented to her Majesty in answer to her gracious Speech, I feel a considerable de gree of embarrassment in thus addressing your Lord ships' House for the first time on this question, more espe cially when I consider the vast importance of the topics adverted to, but my task is greatly lightened by the admirable and able manner in which the Noble Mar quis has treated the subject ; and I need not, therefore, ccupy your Lordship's time more than a few moments. The spirit of loyalty and obedience to the law has mani fested itself in every part of the kingdom. Every where her Majesty visited the greatest manifestations of reve rence for her sacred person was evinced. On the late occasion of the royal visit to Scotland, a source of the greatest gratification, in witnessing the manner in which her Majesty had been received by all classes of my coun trymen. Can we wonder at those feelings of attachment to her Majesty when her Majesty's kind qualitit s are con sidered. Her Majesty, I can safely aver, has left behind her in the breast of every Highlander no other feelings than those of pure affection and devoted loyalty. Their feelings of loyalty were demonstrated on a still later occasion, when her Majesty attended the opening of the lio% al Exchange. On that occasion a very remarkable order and regularity existed among the multitude assem bled on that occasion. I hope your Lordships will agree with me in thinking that this decorum 'may be attribute d in a great degree to feelings of respect for her sacred person.—(Hear, hear.) I further think that the respect with which her Majesty has everywhere been received, is to a great extent indicative of increased confidence in her Ministers. In the second paragraph of the Royal Speech allusion is made to the visits of the Emperor of Russia at,d the King of the French to this country. The past year has been re markable for the numerous visits of royal personages to this country. The Emperor of Russia, at great pri vate inconvenience undertook a journey to this country, and your Lordships must agree with me in considering this visit as an earnest of the good feeling which has existed, and which I hope will long continue to exist between these two nations, Russia and England. The visit of the King of the French must also be particularly to your Lord ships as well as to the country at large.— (Hear, hear.) More especially after the differences which occurred between the two countries, but the set tlement of which was happily effected in consequence of the good feeling between the Governments of the two countries. This settlement was alluded to in the speech at the prorogation of the last session of Parliament. Her Majesty, in three paragraphs speaks of her address to the House of Com mons, and alludes to the state of the navy. Your Lord ships, I believe, will agree with me in thinking that the commerce of this country has of late years increased to a very considerable extent, and that facilities of commu nication in all quarters of the globe have rapidly extended. Their Lordships must also be impressed with the ne cessity of doing their utmost to defend their naval su periority. The introduction of steam as a motive power, though it had brought with it many advantages, had also brought with it increased ex p en dit ure . Under these circumstances, I trust the other House will readily vote the sum requisite to enable the wooden walls of old England to be, as they ever had been, the safeguard of our commerce in time of Peace and the terror of our foes if this country should ever unhappily be involved in a war. Her Majesty again is happy to observe the im proved condition of Ireland ; that country and its condi tion has been often discussed by your Lordships, and with regard to it I need say nothing more than that I am sure your Lordships will do all that lies in your power to improve it. Her Majesty PLudes to the Commission appointed to inquire into ;41e sanitory condition of populous towns and dist;;cts. lam sure that triything calculated to bene! i ' it the poorer classes, and improve their physic Condition, will have your Lordships' best co.asidertion.— (Hear, hear.) In conclusion, allow toe to thank your Lordships for the kind ms,iinet in which you have been pleased to listen to me, in this my first attempt to address the Hou,e. lam sure we shall all join in her Majesty's rdrnest prayer for peace and prosperity to this country, and the world at large.—(Cheers.) The Marquis of NORMANBY said if, before he had heard the speeches of the two Noble Lords opposite, he had not intended to address many observations to the House, nothing that had fallen from them had induced him to alter his intention. The Noble Lord must be aware that there was a clan-like affection and loyalty, which made them receive the address of her Majesty in a spirit different from that which might be applied to the measures of the Ministry. [LEFT SPEAKING.] HOUSE OF COMMONS. The House resumed at a Quarter before Four. NEW MEMBERS. The following Members took the oaths and their seats :—Mr. Somes, for the Borough of Dartmouth ; and Mr. Clifton, for North Lancashire. THE INDIAN ARMY. The SPEAKER informed the House that he had, during the recess, issued a new writ for the election of a new Member for the borough of Dartmouth, in the room of Sir John Seale, deceased. The SPEAKER then read a letter from Major-Gene ral Sir Charles Napb r, returning thanks on behalf of himself and the officers of the Indian army, for: the honour conferred upon jthem by the vote of the House acknowledging their services in the last session of Pqrliament. NEW WRITS. On the motion of Mr. YOUNG, new writs were or dered to be issued for the election of Members for the following places :—For the southern division of Wilt shire, in the room of William Sidney Herbert, who since his election bad accepted the office of her Ma jesty's Secretary at War ; for the borough of Buckingham, in the room of Sir Thomas Freemantle, who, since his election, had accepted the office of Chief Secretary of Ireland ; for the borough of Stamford, in the rcom of Sir George Clerk, who, since his election, had accepted the office of Master of the Mint. On the motion of Mr. HAWES a new writ was or dered to be issued for the election of a Knight of the Shire for the county of Tipperary, in the room of the Ton. Robert Otw•ay Cave, deceased. NOTICES OF MOTION. Sir C. NAPIER gave -. notice that he should, on the 13th of February,- move for a Select Committee to in quire how the money voted since 1835 for the navy had been expended; what new ships had been constructed, and what improvements had taken place under the new system. Lord ASHLEY (who spoke in a very low tone of voice) gave notice that he should, on Tuesday, Feb. 18, move for leave to bring in a Bill to regulate the labour in factories. Sir R. INGLIS gave notice of his intention to move the appointment of the Library Committee. RAILWAYS. Mr. YOUNG, on the part of his Noble Friend (Lord Granville Somerset), gave notice of his intention, on the 601 of February, to move for leave to bring in a Bill for ',he consolidation of laws relating to railways. TIIE BUDGET. The HONOURABLE MEMBER also gave notice, on the part of the Right Hon. Baronet the Member for Tamworth, that it was his intention to make his financial statement to the House on Friday, 14th February. NOTICES OF MOTION. lir. EWART &ace notice dins intention to move on tb Ettla of Eel:muss) , (as we understood) a resolution condemnatory of indirect taxation, which pressed par tiall4, on the community, and recommending the total abolition of indirect taxation, end the substitution of direct taxation in its stead. The Hon. Member also gave notice of his intention to move, when the sessional orders should be brought forward, that all Committees on private Bills should consist of five Members, to be selected by the Committee of Selection, neither of whom should have, either publicly or privately, directly or in directly, any interest in the subject matter of the Bill.—(Hear, hear.) The Hon. Member also gave notice that, when the sessional orders should be moved, he intended to draw the attention of the House to the expediency of sitting by day instead of by night, and of commencing their sittings at one o'clock in the morning —(Loud laughter)—he meant one o'clock in the after noon, and adjourning at six ; and that no debate should be continued beyond that hour, and that all Committees of the house should meet at a proportionably early hour. Mr. HUME gave notice that he would, on this day fortnight, move for the appointment of a Select Com mittee to inquire into the state of lighthouses and buoys under the management of the Trinity House, and the expenses of maintaining the same. RAILWAYS. Mr. WALLACE gave notice that he would, to mor row, put a question to her Majesty's Government. as to how many railways, coming within the Act of last ses sion, had complied with the 6th clause of that Act, as to having seats and .protection from the weather for third-class passeLgers ; also a notice for the 11th of Fe bruary, to consider the several reports made by the Committee on railways, and the aprointment of the Board constituted by tho Board of Trade for railway business, and the nature and effect of its published decisions on the interests of the country, with a view to amend the Act of last session ; also a notice for the 6th of Fe bruary, to bring in a Bill to repeal the Act passed in the reign of his late Majesty, called the Sheriffs' Court Small Debts Bill. Mr. WAKLEY gave notice, for this day week, of a motion respecting the qualifications of medical men ap pointed to poor law unions. Dr. BOWRING gave notice that he would, on the 11th of February; move for a Select Committee to in:- quire into the state of the public accounts, and propose certain resolutions to amend the same. Mr. MACKINNON gave notice that he would, on this day fortnight, call the attention of the House to the necessity of improving the health of towns, by prevent ing interments within them; POST-OFFICE REFORM. Mr. T. DUNCOMBE gave notice that he would, cn this day fortnight, call the attention of the House to the delusive nature of the report made with respect to the opening of letters in the Post-office. Mr. WALLACE gave notice that he would move for leave to bring in a Bill to amend the first section of the Act of William the Fourth, having reference to appellate jurisdiction in Scotland. Mr. WAKLEY moved for a copy of the petition pre sented by the College of Surgeons, on the 14th September last, against the Medical Reform Bill. THE ADDRESS. The SPEAKER rose and said—l have to report to the House that this day the House was summoned to the House of Peers, when her Majesty was pleased to make a most gracious speech, addressed to both Houses of Parliament. The Right Hon. Gentleman read the speech, which will be found in another column, and Mr. CHARTERIS then rose and spoke as follows— I rise, Sir, to move that an address be presented to her Majesty, for the gracious speech which she this day delivered, and in so doing I trust that nothing will fall from my lips ' calculated to excite a spirit of party amongst us, or in any way to disturb that cordial feeling which it i s so desirable to maintain on such an occasion as the present.—(Hear, hear.) At the same time I may ask the House for that kind indul gence which is never denied to those who address it for the first time.—(Cheers.) The first subject alluded to in her Majesty's Speech is the gratifying fact of the general prosperity of the country—(Cheers)— the fact of which prosperity is, I think, within the eogniz ince of all. I think I may fairly assert, without fear of contradiction, that this prosperity has not arisen from any unhealthy stimulant or sudden re-action, but that it arises from a gradual improvement in every branch of our manufactures. By this extension of our manufacture and our commerce, both at home and abroad, a large amount of employ ment was afforded to the people ; but I regret to say that, in some of the agricultural districts, more especially in those with which I am con nected, there exists great distress. I think it my duty to mention this to the House, in order that it may see that the gratification justly felt at the general prosperity of the country is not without alloy. Now, Sir, when we see that this prosperity so much depends on the state of our foreign relations, I think I shall express the general sense of the House when I propose to offer cur hearty congratulations to her Majesty on the friendly relations which 'exist between this country and other Powers. I 'derive a hope of the long con tinuance of this good understanding from the fact, that within the last few months, three of the . Sovereigns of Europe have been the guests of her Majesty : this increased intercourse between the Sovereigns of Europe proves also another happy fact of importance in the world's history—that the nations of Europe have been taught how far preferable are the blessings ' of peace to the empty glories of war.— (Hear, hear) It is to be hoped that the time is not very far distant when, by the increasing; development of the giant powers of steam, the intercourse between nation and nation may be still further increased—(Hear) — tending to cause the capital of one country to be invested in the improvement of another, thus break ing down national prejudices and jealousies, and ren dering "the calamity of war between them less probable. If ' any proof were wanting ef the friendly feeling entertained by this country for other nations, it would be found in the favourable re cepticn which was given to the Emperor of Russia dur ing his visit. • But even more important still was the visit of the King of the French, inasmuch as it oc curred after many differences and misunderstandings had arisen between the two Governments.—(Hear.) Bat the manner in which this misunderstanding was accommodated will, I hope, serve as a lesson of mutual forbearance to the people of both countries.— (Hear, hear.) Had the respective Ministers given way to popular clamour, instead of now enjoying the blessings of peace, the countries might have been plunged in the horrors of war. And for what ? Now that the storm has blown over, we hear the French Minister ac knowledging the prudence and moderation of the heads of the English Government, while the English Minister acknowledges the forbearance of the French Government. It is, Sir, with feelings of unfeigned pleasure that I call the attention of the House to that portion of her Majesty's speech which refers to the iirr e l - ove d state and brightening prospects of Irel- A spirit of enterpri se h as b ea:—(Hear ) owing to which capital t newly awakened, °. a large amount has been the form ; embarked and 1,), such means, a s well as by '...... • 0n of railways, w e m a y h o p e th a t ts :datum). fertilitiea will be rendered avail able, its resources opened up, and the two countries be brought into closer communication with each other. It is by thus giving a legitimate occupation to the ener gies of the Irish people, and by exciting a spirit of industry and enterprise, that we may hope to put an end to that agitation under which the country has so long suffered. By a course of wise, just, and conciliatory measures, not ex torted by force, but conceded by justice---(Cheers from the Opposition benches)—she may soon be made blest, as she ,is, with every natural advantage, united, prosperous and happy.—(Cheers from both sides of the House.) Of these measures I would fain hope that the Charitable Bequests Bill will be regarded as the first instalment. —(Olean hear.) I look upon th e p ropose d i ncrease of acade mical education as a measure conceived in the same spirit.—(Hear, hear, from both sides of the House.) When brought under the consideration of Parliament, I feel confident it will meet with that warm and general support which its just and sound policy alike demand. thusßy according to th e p eop l e o f Ireland, without dis tinction of religious sect—(Cheers)—the benefits of education, we may hope to milt° all in one common , effort to promote the interest's of the country.— (Cheers.) Another subject connected with Ire land, of the gravest import, has engaged the attention of her Majesty's:Government. No one, lam sure, will deny to them the credit of having boldly grap pled with the syitem o f l an d tenure i n Ireland, which lies at the root of the social anomalies of that country ; and I hope that when the report of the Commission is laid before Parliament, most important and beneficial mea sures on that subject will be proposed. I cannot bat express congratulation at the present prosperous state of the revenue, more especially when I consider the great increase under the head of excise, denoting, as it does, a corresponding improvement in the general condition of the people.—(Hear.) The Bank of England Chaftnr being renewed last session, it might have been expected that the banking system of Scotland and Ireland would undergo . a like revision. Though ignorant of the intentions of her Majesty's • Government, perhaps, as a Scotchnian, I may be allowed to express a hope that, in placing the banking establish ments of that country on a sound footing, they will interfere as little as possible with existing establish - ments.—(Laughter.) I come now to a point of the greatest importance, which will be brought under our consideration by the report of a Commission appointed by her Majesty's Govern ment. The state of the dwellings, and the general con dition of . the poor, are subjects which cry loudly for legislative interference wherever that interference is practicable and called for. It must be a source of pleasure to all parties to perceive the solicitude and sympathy that exists for the welfare rof the poorer •classes of the country. At no former period has the improvement of the great body of the people been more called for, or occupied more of the attention of the Legislature and the public than it does at present. Whatever may be our individual opinions upon the va rious measures suggested for bettering the con dition of the . poor, we must all anticipate benefit from that spirit of practical and active be •nevolence which is ever) where observable to be manifest. Whether we look to the societies formed for improving the dwellings of the poor, or to the plan proposing allotments of land, by subscription or otherwise, there is matter for deep congratulation. Still it is not in the power of Parliament, by any legislati ve measures , t o o bt a i n th a t desirable object. of securing to the labouring man a fair day's wage for individual exertions, day's l a b our ; yet muc h may b e d one b y exertions, whether in. the capacity of landlord, tenant, or master. Hiving adverted to most ef the important t fw o i p nl i lem c e s ec c os i :l n et t lhtda a uh in ven ed in her M a j esty ' s S peec h , i t on l y remains whicheh i t has the s House simply mpl syexpressing listened ort e h s itnoga y kindness mandodp eraensds t h at i a n n d d ul gwe may nime rl ; lo a i l net et unite rhees tcso i n no fd s it u thi p oe p n o p r t oefo i npuglee altceultahteedg(t,b. great empi re . Th e moving an address, which Hon. Gentleman conclud e d b y was, U usual, am echo of the [speech. of ry poor, thismeasures or pro mca lculated Mr. T. BARING rose to second the adoption of the address, but he spoke in so low a tone, and the hum of voices f those speaking oti tither Side . Was so loud,. that the lion. Member was almost inaudible in the gallery. As well as we could catch his words, be spoke nearly as follows :—Sir, in rising to second the adoption of the address proposed by my Hon. Friend on my left, I think I shall best consult the convenience my gratitude f o r th e honour the our House,and shall upon best show m ehi selecting me as t h e secon d er of his motion, by confining myself to a few ob serva ti ons , and saying that I fully coincide in all th a t h as f a ll en conferred from my Honourable Friend ; and that in the few remarks I hare to make I shalt endeavour to avoid allu sion to all those topics, which would be likely to create any unnecessary discussion, or interrupt the present good feeling.—(Hear. hear.) Sir, I trust that this will be a sufficient explanation of my presumption in occupying the position I do at this moment—(Henr, hear.) I hope, Sir, I may be permitted to eapiess my conviction that the present circumstances of this country are such as fully warrant the expressions contained in the address to her Majesty; and that there are no topics touched upon in that address which are not borne out by the circumstances of the country. —(Hear, hear.) It is these Prosperous circumstances that have made me feel proud At having imposed upon me the agreeable task I have undertaken, of seconding the adoption of that address, carrying with it as it does all the weight of the ability of the able and talented re marks of my Hon. Friend. there were times when her present Majesty opened th e P arliament under other and less auspicious circumstances ; when the House of Commons was placed in a position that called upon it for energetic measures, in order to meet the emergencies of the country ; when . the House was likely to be called upon for the exercise of that full power possessed by it, by which to maintain the supremacy of the Crown ; even under those circumstances, this House would carry to the Throne, in its address to her Ma jesty, those sentiments of devotion and loyalty which became it.—(hear, hear.) But, upon the present oc casion, I feel happy to say that it is my pleasing duty to congratulate myself and this House on a dif ferent state of things—(Hear)—and that the commence ment of this year has been marked by a State of commercial and financial prosperity. (Hear, hear.) It is not my intention to follow the Hon. Gentleman through all the topics to which he has alluded, but I must ask permission to make a few observations on those parts of the Address which appear to me to be the most important.—(Hear, hear.) In doing this, however, I wish to guard myself. The feelings of ge neral approbation which I entertain for the policy which has been pursued by her Majesty's Go vernment, fully justify me in coming forward to express the sentiments which I now express, but in doing so I wish to be understood as reserving to myself full power to canvass the merits of the 'different measures which that Government may propose whenever they may be sebmitted to our consideration.—(Hear, hear.) It is a great subject of congratulation to every country, more especially to a commercial country like this, that there is every prospect of the preservatien of peace. This is a subject for great congratulation. The recent visits of fOreign Sovereigns to this country should not, as it appears - to me, be considered as expressions of the per sonal respect borne by one Sovereign to another, although nothit m er can be ,mPre . desirable than the establishment of that mutual knowledge and mutual esteem for each other between sovereigns, to which these visits are likely to conduce. But they are not merely personal proofs of the friendship of these sove reigns, but of their attachment to the maintenan ce o f friendly relation s w i t h t hi s countr y. I believe th a t th e visits of th ese sovere i gns may b e considered as betoken ing a wish on the part of their subjects for an alliance with this country, and I rejoice in them, as . having afforded an opportunity ,to the people of this country of demonstrating their attachment to peace, and their wish to cultivate friendly relations with their sub jects; and when I consider the power of these nations, and the character of these Sovereigns, I am sure that these visits may be considered as an additional pledge for the continuance 'of peace, and I feel convinced that the Emperor of Russia could not but have appreciated the sincere de sire which exists in this country, to bind still closer the bonds of amity which already subsist between us. I should not wish to see any stronger bond of peace be tween the two countries than those feelings of mutual interest which should naturally exist. It would give me pleasure if the Emperor of Russia were disposed to modify some • of those restric tions which so much interfere with the importa tion of colonial produce---(" Hear, hear," from the op position.) I feel 'convinced that the friendly feelings bet Ween those coan nes t •' will increase the receipts of the Russian revenue, and be only injurious to those contra band traders for whc.m no sympathy can be enter tained. ; The visit of the Ring of the French licit claims notice —a visit which so deeply interested the feelings of the people of England. That visit was paid soon after a period when apprehensions were entertained fer the peace of Europe. The hostilities with Morocco were terminated in 'a manner consonant with the honour of France and the peace o f E uro p e . The . question of Otaheito has been worn thread bare in the French Chambers, and I regret to say that some of the s peakers there have at tempted, I hope unsuccessfullY,, to excite feelings of national jealousy. I am no diplomatist, and cannot appreciate the motives of those persons who ob ject to the arrangement of the Otalvitean question ; but in public, as in private matters, my notion is that where any agents, either thro ug h overaeal, or worse motive s , exceed their instructions, it is the duty of their em ployers to express disapprobati nt their proceedings, and to indemnify those who hasuffe red by them. France has d one t hi s ; i t could o less with a j ust regard of w h a t was d ue to the' subjects of another Crown, which are entitled to ell. protection wherever they are placed. England could and I confess I do notthinkTelt no less, require more s It i s not unlikely th n e g a d n . d could tdifficulties may occur wh e n th e su bj ects of ta brought into contact at such a 'o aw nations r u e when such differences unfortunately h v is e an occ ce, urred t they should be tr e at e d b y t h e respeatissG with conciliatory dispositions, and reg ard to the epiments as well as to the honour of each. t he history o f interests Franc e or England does nowhere show that these count ries have been at any time actuated by feelings either of intimidation or servility, insult or injury never was patiently endured by either. I hope all sources of bitterness are now removed, and I fully agree in the words of that distinguished statesman in the French Cham ber of Perm, who said that though peace between England and France might be said to be a guarantee for the peace of the world, the dignity, honour, or advantage of either ;Mould never be sacrificed, though everything that could be done ought to be done to preserve that peace. Ido not participate in the feeling s o f those she say that be cause France and England are on amicable terms, that therefore peace with other countries is not fully com patible. It by no means follows that other countries should be excluded from the advantages of such a peace. There is another country beyond the Atlantic with which we continue to be on terms of 'friendship. I am not ashamed to say that my private interests are bound up with the continuance of that 'friendship, and that the respect ,and friendship which Ilan for great numbers of its citizens confirm that feeling ; but I believe that my private interests are in concurrence with the interests of both countries, that the advantage of the world at large will be best maintained by the existence of friendly feelings between this country and the United States. A nd though .bitt er news p a p er para graphs, though host ile speeches opt violent resolutions, and though dispatches may see the light, from Secretaries of State, . breathing no friendly -feelings towards this country, - expressed in lan guage which we all regret--:-(Hear, hear)—yet I trust that nothing will arise to check the peace which exists between both countries ; and I rely on the good sense of the great mass of the population of that country, upon their intelligence and discernment, that they will respond to the feelings entertained on this side of the ocean, and will see that the interest of both countries are concerned in the maintenance of peace, and that we desire the continuance of friendly relations. There is one element essential to the progress of good government in this country—in the United States, and- in France—l mean the public press, which I would not wish to see restrained ; but a violent publication or a bitter speech may pro duce feelings of irritation' for' the moment which are not the permanent feelings of the nation. Though there may be rising up a new generation who have not experienced the horrors of warfare; yet at the same time there is a does of men rising, and have risen, whose prosperity, employment, and interest, aro identified with the maintenance of peace, and this class in all countries is gaining more 'influence. I trust that the increase of commerce may be a new link of peace, and filet if it be tiedessttry to augthetie the navy for the pro teetion of that commerce, that the country will be willing to bear the increased burdens necessary for that purpose. As regards the national wealth, the public credit, and the beoyenty of the resutirces of' the country, which hate been tried by some years of depression, perhaps this country wa s .• never in a condi tion to take a more imposing attitude, either in support of her dignity or the protection of her interests, though such calculations are happily un necessary, yet, in c a s e a ittif should arise, in which none certainly 'could be gainers, yet, ' looking a t our insular ,pos i t i on , and the shock 'which would be given to manufacturing and industrial interests, and to all local and internal improvements, and the check it would cause to the influx of capital into other countries, I cannot think th a t ether nations wou ld su ffer less than ne. At the opening of last session of Pailianfent, although improve ment had taken place in some branches of our manufac' turinginterests there was still a depr ession in two most itn portant departments, the iron tra de and shipping interest. But I am happy to say that the tide of prosperity has now reached both these branches. With 'respect to the iron trade; the mines are now in complete work. The Population connected with the working of iron are in full occupation at good wages, and the prices of iron have improved thirty or forty per cent. In fact, the iron trade is in as satisfactory and prosperous a state as any other. ~This great improve ment has arisen mainly from the increase of the borne consumption, caused by the adopting iron for various purposes, and the great demand occasioned by railroads. With regard to the shipping interest, that also had ' been in a very depressed condition, but I am happy to say that there has been a general improvement in the last half year. Ships are more saleable and at better prices. The demand for them has been occa sioned by the increased importation of various articles of consumption, a mo ng others, .the importation of guano had increased the demand for shipping to a large amount.—(A slight laugh.) The application of science, as tested by experience, by increasing the fertility of the soil, had not only effected that object, but had also vivified another most important branch of our commer cial interests. lam not about to trouble the House with any long array of figures, WO may say, with respect to • • the cotton trade, that it was never in a more . thriving state. The profits of the manufacturers have increased, and with there the wages of their workmen ; but, Sir, I am ai s vare that tilde at% Ottte of our manufactures which have not found so largS A Market as some branches of the spinning trade. But taking the two, and calculatng them together, I believe I am perfectly right when I state that, at no period in the history of our spinnag and manufacturing interests, has the balance applicable to profits and wages been greater than during the past year. The application of capital in new mills, and the improvement of old ones and machinery, have also been much greater in the past year. With re gard to the woollen trade, it is a source of no small satis faction that an improvement has taken place in this branch too, because it fully bears out the statement which has been made of the improvement of the people. A great, in fact the larger, portion of our woollen trade is supported by the home market, and, of course, the increase of this market bespoke an improvement in the condition of the poor man. The flax trade, I may state with confidence, has undergone a considerable im provement; indeed, I may state that the increase has been upwards of twenty per cent.; but it is very likely this increase is attributable to the removal of some of the restrictions on this trade. Still, the difference which has taken place in our flax manufacture speaks favourably of the improvement of the condition of the people, notwithstanding the difficulty that may exist to estimate the quantity applicable to home consumption. It may be asked, has our foreign demands justified this increase in our manufactures ? Now, if we run through the articles of British produce which have been exported this year, we shall find that the amount of exports has been larger than in any former period. There has, however, been a falling off in two items—coals and cotton twist. With regard to coals, I believe I may state that this has resulted not from a falling off in the demand, but from the strike among.t the workmen in the mining districts, which no doubt Hon. Gentlemen are aware of. With regard to cotton-twist, it will be seen that' the item shows a falling off of 50,000,000 pounds. I believe, however, that this difference in the exports arises, not from any indisposition on the part of our foreign 'neighbours to take this article of British produce, but to the great amount of consumption which has .taken place in the home market. All our manu facturers in this article have boen, I may say, more than , fully employed, nevertheless they bare been unable to supply the home as well as the foreign market. But we must look beyon i d e‘,h,in t s h ,vr i ni s ern t e o st ascertain the ed s condition arens f o,fthl in o fse f e. the aTrht people; el customses ) s p ne which perhaps, looka regardedb t e o t ttnehsre the cheosent neces saries consump tioncmtehs ; power of consumption than the excise ; but the excise may be considered as showing the people's power of expenditure ; and of malt, spirits, and soap, there has been an increase. Loeking at the articles of tea, sugar, and tobacco, the gradual increase which was tak ing place afforded a satisfactory proof of the improved egtchst:eisdba withks nathreerl proofs iablet ofo some prosperity,exceptions, in y c e r t e , n a ne s condition of the people. Although the returns of the in deposits, and the diminution in withdrawals, are very pleasing circumstances, Another satisfactory railways —eatthusincrsehanswe showing g n tehiteherretnunrns in alleso proofnvinn crease in traffic for business purposes, or a greater power of expenditure for the purposes of recreation. It may, indeed, be doubted whether this prosperity be of a permanent character. I know that last year very great doubts were entertained, though I am not aware upon what date they were founded, whether the improve ments which then manifested itself would continue for any length of time. But looking at the state of trade, and the moderate price of raw materials, and looking also at the fact, that no foreign markets are glutted, and scarcely any overstocked, and considering, further, that there is an abundance of capital, which in every manufacture was the great element of prospe rity, I cannot see any reason to apprehend that there is any exaggerated spirit of speculation in con nexion with the trade and manufactures of this country. The new banking regulations, although their appli cability to the circumstances of this country can only be tested by experience —(Hear, hear)—these regu lations have proved a salutary check upon an over spirit of speculation, I believe that that spirit of speculation has been absorbed by reckless railway undertakings. Although I am fully sensible of the importance of such undertakings, and of benefits which they confer by giving employment to la bourers of various kinds, and otherwise benefiting the country. I think it is impossible to see the exaggerated calculations made as to the result of those undertakings, without feeling that this is one of the dangers by which the country is menaced.— (Hear, hear) This is a danger also, to which, under our manufacturing system, we are unavoid ably subject ; but fur that evil there is no remedy except that of producing in the minds of the manufacturers a spirit of foresight, and in the minds of the operatives a saving disposition. bir, the great pros perity of this countryundoubtedly acted upon its finances—(Hear, hear)—it has, undeubtedly increased its resources ; but it i s i m p oss ibl e not to see t h at this change of circumstances really originated in the adoption of the income-tax. I will not discuss the question whether it be or be not (as we understood the Hon. Gentleman) a convenient or proper kind of tax ; I only state the fact that it has accomplished the great object for which it was established. Sir, I believe the excess of expenditure over income in 1842 was 2,149,000/., the surplus of revenue over expenditure, in 18411, was, I believe, 3,356,0001, while the advance reqtilted from the Bank of England in January in this year is only one thir I of what was required in 1842. The value and price of securities resting upon Government credit, have corresponded to the improvement thus ex hibited ; and this improvement ie itself the legitimate triumph of the wisest policy and the soundest economy on the part of the Government. After some further observations from the Hon. Mem ber, the addrees was put from the Chair. Lord JOHN ItUSSELL said it was with great satis faction that in the terms of the address proposed by the Hr. Gentlemen opposite, he most readily concurred, neither scarcely to the observations which fell from those Hon. Gentlemen had ho any thing to object. Neither to the Speech from the Throne, nor to the speeches which had been so ably addressed to the House, had he any serious objection. At the same time there were topics in this speech of her Majesty, and the address in answer to it, which, he thought, called for remark on the part of those Members of the House not immediately connected with her Majesty's Government. The first topic of the Speech to which the Ho nourable Gentleman alluded to, was the gratifying circumstances of three foreign Sovereigns having paid visits to her Majesty, their sovereign, in the course of the last year. That those visits might pet taro to more amicable relations between those Powers and this country, and thereby tend to maintain the peace of the wor ld, must b e the i r most anxious wish and sanguine expectaion. And though the lion. Gentleman who moved the address, and who is younger and more ardent than he was, wished that those increased relations of commerce, of amicable and and social intercourse, might rapidly put an end to the, prospect of war. He did not think either that Her Majesty's Government held that expectation in so strong a manner as the Honourable Gentleman, for he perceived that at the same time that her Majesty's Government expressed their hope for the continuance of peace, they were taking precautions, in order, upon' the event of war, to defend the honour and interest of the country. However, it was impossible not to acknowledge, and he did so with pleasure, that the prospects for the continuance of peace were not so clouded with those appearances which last year shook the confidence of the country in the maintenance of peace. He was happy, how ever to congratulate the House and country, that the amicable relations which existed between other countries were not in danger of being broken. (LEFT SPEAKING.) NEW PROJECTED RAILWAYS. (From the Gazette of this Evening.) RAILWAY DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF TRADE, WHITEHALL, FEB. 4, 1845. Notice is hereby given, that the Board constituted by the Minute of the Lords of the Committee of Privy Council for Trade, of the 24th of August, 1844, for the transaction of railway business, having had under con sideration the following schemes, fur extending railway communication in the Worcester and Wolverhampton district, and in the district intermediate between the London and Birmingham and Great Western Railways, viz.:— The Birmingham and Goucoster—Wolverhampton Line, The Birmingham and Gloucester—Deviation Line, The London, Worcester, Rugby, and Oxford Railway, with an extension from Worcester to Dudley (nar row gauge), The Oxford and Rugby (wide guage), The Oxford, Worcester, and Wolverhampton (wide gauge), have decided on reporting to Parliament in favour of the Birmingham and Gloucester —Deviation Lino, The _London, Worcester, Rugby, and Oxford Railway, with an extension from Worcester to Dudley (nar row page) ; and against The Birmingham and Gloucester—Wolverhampto n Line, Oxford and Rugby (wide gauge), Oxford, Worcester, and Wolverhampton (wide gauge). DALIIOUSIE. G. R. PORTER. S. LAUTG. C. W. PASLEY. D. O'BRIEN. THE LONDON GAZETTE. (THIS EVENING.) At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 3d day of February, 184 present, the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council. This day the Right Be n. Sidney Herbert was, by her Majesty's command, sworn of her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council, at id took his place at the Board accordingly. DUCHY OF LANCASTER, FEB. 3, lb' 45. The Queen has been this day pleased to appoint Pudsey Dawson, of Hornby. castle,' Esq., to be SI ieritT of the county palatine of Lancaster for the year ens'aing, WHITEHALL, FEB'. 4. The Queen has been pleased to constitute ane4 appoint the Right llon. Sidney Herbert to ho ter Atajoity's Secretary at War. WHITEHALL, FEB. 1. The Queen has been pleased to present the Reverend Robert Chapman Savage, Clerk, Master of Arts, to the vicarage of Nuneaton, in the county of Warwick and diocese of Worcester, the same being void by the death of tiib Honourable and Reverend Richard Bruce Stop ford, the last inettmbent. Commissions by the Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire. The Queen's Own Royal Yeomanry.—Cornet B. D. Dickinson Webster to be Lieutenant, vice Hartopp, re signed ; R. Garnett, Gent., to be Cornet, vice Webster, promoted, Jan. 30. WHITEHALL, JAN. 18. The Lord Chancellor has appointed Henry King, of Mayfield, in the county of Sussex, Gent., to be a Master Extraordinary in the High Court of Chancery. WHITEHALL, JAN. 28. , _ --- The Lord Chancellor has appointed David Archibald Dixon Rawlins, of Market Harborough, in the county of Leicester, Gent., to be a Master Extraordinary in the High Court of Chancery. BANKRUPTS. James Burton Rayner and Thomas Scarlett Carter, lamp manufacturers, Coleman -street, City. Charles Stephen Haward, grocer, Colchester. Samuel Humm, hat manufacturer, Brick-lane, Bethnal- green. James Miller, shoemaker, Southampton. 'Thomas Weston, painter, Southampton. John Whitlow, laceman, Manchester. Joseph Ilegginbotham and George Peck, machine makers, Manchester. Joseph Ashbarry, farmer, Holm Lacy, Hereforeshire Wiliam Aston, senior, victualler, Birmingham. MARKET INTELLIGENCE. (From the London New Price Current of Feb. 4.) SUGAR.—The business transacted in all descriptions of West India sugar has been extremely limited ; brown, grey, and inferior kinds of yellow must be quoted 6d to is per cwt cheaper. At public sale 23 casks were► taken in, brown St. Lucia, at 51s per cwt. The decline since this day month has been 2s 6d to 3s on brown, is 6d to 2s on low mid yellow, but fine sorts have nearly maintained their former position. The im • portation has been 3,206 hhds 321 tres and 1,098 barrels more than in 1844 to this period, and the stock is heavier than it was at that time. The de liveries are 554 hhds 130 tierces and 189 barrels less than they were in the previous year. Barbadoes Su gar is offered upon lower terms, but the trade still operate with reluctance. Mauritius, Bengal, and Madras, how ever have met with increased attention, on account of the moderate rates that prevail. Raw Sugar is cheaper than it was in 1844 at this period, by 4s to 7s per cwt. To-day there was little inclination to purchase British Plantation Sugar. A public sale of 118 hhds of Barba• does Sugar went off at a decline of 6d to Is per cwt, ex• .cepting for fine low sold at 51s 6d to 525, mid 53s 6d to 575, good middling 58s to 59s 9d, good 60s to 61s; and fine 66s per cwt. The total purchases amount to only 350 hhds and tierces. The stock of British Plantation is now 13,647 hhds and trcs ; of Mauritius 79,062 bags, which is 59,738 more than last year; the stock of Bengal is now 143,405 bags, which is 99,630 more than last year. The stock of other East India 137,534 bags. The delivery of Bri tish Plantation was 1,359 hhds and tierces ; the delivery of Mauritius was 7,696 ; the delivery of Bengal was 9,211 bags ; the deliveries of other East India were 4,473 bags, which is 4,414 more than at the correspond ing period of last year. REFINED.-To-day there was very little business done in refined goods by the home trade; the nearest rates are 71s for brown, and 72s per cwt for standard lumps. Bonded crushed sugar is wanted at 31s 3d to 31s 6d, and small packages at 31s 9d to 325, but the refiners have sold all tiey can make up to Easter. EAST INDIA.-This afternoon 1,283 bags of white Ben gal Sugar were offered at public sale, and sold 6d per cwt cheaper--good white went at 62s to 635, good mid • dling 61s to 61s 6d, middling 60s to 60s 6d, damp and and mashed 58s .6d to 61s 6d. 350 bags of Dobah kind fetched the full rates, fine coloury strong grey 65s 6d to 675, damp and washed 63s 6d to 665, good yellyw strong and bright 575, damp and washed 54s to 565. Of Manilla further parcels were sold privately this afternoon, making the quantity since this day week 14,000 bags chiefly at 15s to 17s, and 19s 6d per cwt. At Auction 1,809 bags of damaged were sold at the full worth, good greyish yellow washed at 18s 6d to 19s, mid 18s to 18s to 18s 6d, low 16s dd to 17s 6d per cwt. I'EA.-Very ordinary out of condition has been fetch • ing 1 Id to 1 I Id, common sound 1 lid to Is, good common Is Old to is Oid, rather course to rather strong is Old to is 2id, blackish leaf to blackish leaf rather strong Is 3d to Is 6d, strong blackish leaf Is 7d to is 10d, and Pekoe flavour Is 10d to 2s 7d per lb. Pouchong has been in excellent reqnest at 7d to 10d, and superior at lld to is 2d per lb. In Twankay yellow leaf at Is 2id to is 3id, brightish leaf at is 4d to Is 9d, and Hyson kind Is 10d to 2s sd, common at 2s 6d to 2s 7d, fair to good 2s 8d to 2s I Id, fine and very fine 3s to 4s 6d, Young Hyson, Canton, and Twankay kind at 2s to 2s 4d, superior 2s 6d to 3s 6d, Gunpowder, Canton, and Twankay kind 2s 7d 'to 2s I Id, superior 3s to 3s 6d, fine scented Orange Pekoe 3s 5d to 3s 6d, and Hyson skin 10d to Is Gd per lb. The market has a healthy appearance for both Black and Green Tea. CoEFEE.-This afternoon Ceylon was in limited re quest privately, good ord pale 50s to 51s per cwt. For Foreign Coffee the market has a very dull appearance. Of Mocha 700 bales are declared for auction. The stock of West India Coffee is 485 casks, 1,747 brls and bags. Of Mocha 4,034 brls. Of Ceylon 24,217 bags, and of other East India sorts 10,812 bags greater than it was at this time in 1844. BUM, BRANDY, AND lIOLLANDS.-Leeward Island Rum has met a decline in prices of Id to 2d per gallon, only 80 puns hare been disposed of at 2s Id to 2s 2d per gallon proof strength. Demerary, 50 puns sold at 3s Id to 3s 2d for 33 to 38 per cent. overproof. The fine and high flavoured descrip tions of Jamaica are in excellent demand, sales being made at 5s to 7s per gallon, but for all other sorts the prices are going down, sma ll parcels have been sold, 33 to 34 per cent overproof, good quality at 3s 10d to 4s, 28s to 32s over, low and middling 3s 5d to 3s 9d. Brandy prices are not so firm-Cognac best brands of the vintage of 1832, hhds 5s 2d, puns 5s ; 1839, hhds 4s I Id, puns 4s 9d ; 1840, hhds 4s I Id, puns 4s 9d ; 1841, hhds 4s 10d, puns 4s 8d ; 1842, hhds 4s 7d, puns 4s Sd; 1843, hhds 4s :)(1, puns 4s 3d, common 2s 8d to 2s lid, mid to good mid 3s to 4s, and Bordeaux 2s 6d to 2s 9d per gallon. Rim-The martet is firm for Bengal, and importers refrain from bringing large forward parcels ; at auction 2,000 bags sold, good mid pearly white at I Is to Ils 6d ; mid broken lOs 6d to Ils, and sea damaged 8s to Its per cwt. Madras yellow has been fetching 8s 3d to 8s 9d, and white Or to Os 6d. Java, prices are firm, and rule at 8s Gd to 9s 6d for yellow, and lOs to 12s 6d: per cwt for white. Of cleaned Rice large parcels have been sold at 13s 6d lo 17s for Patna, and at 23s to 28s per cwt for Carolina. COURSE OF EXCH) Amsterdam CF. 12 8 Ditto, at sight l2 6 Rotterdam 2U. 12 8/ Antwerp Hamburgh M.B. 13 14 Altona l3 14 Paris,3 days' sight 25 80 Ditto, 3 months 26 0 Marseilles 26 5 Bourdeaux 26 10 Frankfort on Maine 122 Petersburgh, 3Us 37 Eerlin 7 Vienna, effee. 11.3 M lO I LNGE.-- (THIS DAY.) Gibraltar.. . . Leghorn .. Genoa ..... ...... 26 10 Milan . — Venice .......... Naples ..... Palermo, per oz llBl Lisbon ........... 53# 0p0rt0.... s3# Rio Janeiro Bahia Buenos Ayr.% •••••• NewYork.::2dyssight PRR !XS 0P 31) WON, PER 0 4. Foreign Gt tJ , bars...e.3 17 9 Portuga: Grild Coin 3 17 5 New Doubloons-- 0 0 0 New Dollars 0 4 98 Silver I II Bars ..... Trieste; ditto Madrid 36i Cadiz Bilbao 36 Barcelona 36 Seville [ADVERTISEMENT.] CONSUMPTION.—AN Ex- TaAmu:at/ART CURE BY HOLLOWAY'S PILLS AND OINTMENT.—Mary Gilmore, aged twenty-one, the daughter of Mr. Henry Gilmore, ;residing in Church street, Shoreditch, was in the second stage of consumption, and considered past recovery, when, as a last resource, large quantitie s of H o ll oway ' s Oint ment was rubbed twice a day into her chest and left side, which was imbibed into the lungs, and there stopped the ravages of this otherwise fatal disease as effectually as though the remedy had been applied to an ulcerated sore palpable to the eye. The Pills were taken as di rected, and the young person was perfectly cured in three months. Sold by every medicine vendor, and at the Establishment of Professor Holloway, 244, Strand, where advice may be had gratis. We are enabled to state, that the Marquis of Bute will be married, shortly after Easter, to the Lady Sophia Rawdon Hastings. Her Ladyship is the eldest surviv ing daughter of the late General the Marquis Hastings, Earl of Moira, K.G.—Cambrian. LORD STANLEY.—We much regret to state, that Lord Stanley is suffering from a slight attack of gout. BONDED WAREHOUSES IN MANCHESTER.—We recently copied a paragraph from a Liverpool paper, announcing that several Liverpool brokers had deter mined to open establishments in Manchester, in order to avail themselves of the facilities for the disposal of foreign produce, which will be afforded by the establishment of bonded warehouses in the town. We now learn that the following three firms have already opened offices here —namely, Messrs. Corrie and Co. of Liverpool and London; Messrs. T. and H. Littleda le and Co., of Liver pool; and Messrs. Bushby, Son, and Foster, of Liverpool. We understand also, that, in addition to the above firms, two first-rate houses in London, and one in Liverpool, have signified their intention to form Manchester esta blishments. These proceedings are calculated, as our readers will readily perceive, to exercise a very important influence upon the success of the bonding system in this town ; and, as they are fortunately aided by the grasping policy of the Liverpool warehouse owners, who have just compelled the corporation to sacrifice the best portions of the new fire-proof warehouses on the dock quays, lest they should compete too powerfully with private property of that kind, we have no doubt great progress will be made in the bonding of goods in this town during the present year.— Muncher ter Guardian. A LEVELLER.--A Correspondent informs us that a clergyman, not twenty miles from Truro, caused a new road to be made through the church-yard, which passed over the grave of a widow, whose remains had only been placed "in the narrow house" six weeks ; and also over several more graves belonging to her family. Not con tented with this, his reverence gave orders to the sexton to level all the graves on each side of the path, because of their unsightly appearance. This the sexton refused to do; but the lady of his reverence, indignant at the refusal of the subordinate functionary, and determined not to be foiled, directed her gardener to level the graves, and sat by in her carriage superintending this work of dese cration. It is needless to add that the feelings of the. li, -log are severely wounded by these proceedings.. 2..- w o : ,13rigon. 11% 14% 163 321,4 28% 41% 9% 6 2 18 3 64% 2% 7 1 ,4 23 - ~ 28% 240 }'77/ 54,4 79 26% 13 9 18 15 IA; 15A 4 1 4 ..._ 5% 1; 1{13 50 ( 2 22 8% 3% 30 111 14% 2% 31 4+, 1 4 42 1 A 3 LATEST PRICES OF SHARES .• IN RAILWAYS, BANKS, ASSURANCE, AND OTHER COMPANIES' STOCK• LONDON, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4• RAILWAYS. Dividend Amount per of Annum. SI are. s. 3/. be. par sh 15s. 100 0 0 25 0 0 50 0 0 100 0 0 50 0 0 1,0 0 0 25 0 0 20 0 0 50 0 0 21.165. per sh 20 0 0 50 0 0 21 0 0 25 0 0 50 0 0 25 0 0 G 13 4 50 0 0 50 0 0 12 10 0 25 0 0 FO 0 0 100 0 0 ►o 0 0 25 0 0 50 0 0 100 0 0 40 0 0 1.0 0 0 50 0 0 20 e 0 50 0 0 21 0 0 50 0 0 12 10 0 25 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 100 0 0 50 0 0 25 0 0 32 n 0 25 9 0 16 13 be 0 10 0 12 15 4 le 17 2 41 6 10 40 0 0 50 0 13 15 9 9 0 0 50 0 0 2 5 0 0 10 0 0 0 50 0 ° 25 • 0 6 5 40 0 0 10 0 25 0 0 25 0 0 50 0 0 AO 0 1211 20 o 0 to 0 0 50 0 50 0 0 20 0 0 25 0 0 25 0 0 100 0 25 0 0 50 0 ° 1,0 0 0 33 2 4 59 0 19 5 0 8 20 0 20 0 0 20 0 0 50 0 0 2h 0 0 25 0 0 20 0 • 20 0 0 20 0 0 20 0 20 0 0 20 0 at; v 20 0 20 0 0 20 0 0 Name of Company. Aberdeen • • • • • • • •• • • Birmingham & Gloster Ditto, New, his. 71 dig. Brighton,LewsA llast. Bristol and Exeter • • • • Ditto and Gloucester Caledonian Cambridge and Lincoln Chatham & Iltsmouth Chester and Holyhead Chichester k Brighton Churnet Valley .• • • • • • Cornwall • • • • • • • • • • • • Direct Northern.• • • • • Direct Norwich . • • • • • Diss,lteccles, & Yrmth Dublin & Belfast June. Ditto amd Galway Eastern Counties Do., Perpetual, No. 1 Ditto, ditto, No. 2. • • Eastern U►ilon Edinburgh & Glasgow Ditto, Quarter Shares Ely and Bedford .• • • • Grand Connection • • • Grand Junction • . • • • • Ditto, Half Shares• • Ditto, Quarter Shares Gt. Southern &Western Great North of li.'ngland DittO, New.• • • • • • • • Great Weetern Ditto, Hair Shares • Ditto, Fifths.. • • • • • • Guilford Junction. • • • • Harwich • • • • .• • • • • • • • Hull and Selby .• • • • • • Ditto, Quarter Shares Kendal & Windermere Lancaster and Carlisle Leeds and Bradford... Liverpool &_3lanehestr Ditto, half Shares. Ditto, Quarter Shares London & Birmingham Ditto, New Thirds• • Ditto, New IA Shares London and Blackwall London and Brighton.. Ditto, Loan Notes • • London and Greenwich Ditto, Pref. or Prix• • London and S. Western Do., New Cons. aths Ditto, New • • • • • • • • London and Croydon • • Ditto, Guarntd. 5 p. e. London and York.... • Lynn and Ely • •• • • Manchester and Leeds Ditto, Half Shares • • Ditto, Quarter Shares Ditto, Sixteenths . • . Manchestr & Birming. Ditto, Quarter Shares Midland . • • • • • • • . • • • • Ditto, Fifths Ditto, Birm. & Derby Newca..tle & Berwick Newestic & Darl.Junc. North British Northern and Eastern . Ditto, Scrip, iss,sl. d Ditto, Quarter Shares North Kent • . • • • • • . • • Norwich and Brandon . Ditto, New • • Portsmouth Direct • Preston and Wyre • • • • Itichinini& W. E June. Ditto, 2d Pref., 1842 Sheffield and Lincoln.. Sheffield & Mancliestr Ditto, Quarter Shares Shrves.,Wolv.,Dud.,Bir South DCTOU South-Eastern & Dovr Ditto, New les. ladia South IVales . .... Stevenson's Prtemeuth Thames and Medway.. Trent Valley •• •• •• ••. Yarmouth & Norwich Ditto, New....... • • • • • . York k North Midland Ditto, Half Shares • • Do., Scarbro' Branch Ditto, Selby Scrip • • Ditto, Extension ..• • Boulogne and Amiens. Gt. Northern of France Orleans and Vierzon • • Orleans & Bourdeaux Paris and Lyons• • ...• Paris and Strasbourg.. Paris and Orleans... • . Paris and Rouen ...... Rouen and Ilavre • • • • Paid. 8. d. 2 0 0 too • 0 17 10 0 • 0 0 70 0 0 30 0 0 6 0 I 1 10 0 1 0 0 price. 134 11% 1 '7% 173 10 toss • 34 904 hS IS is be%. li4 JOINT-STOCZ SAO Dividend per Ammu it of She._ Annum. 81. per cent. 61. per cent. 5L per cent. bl. per cent. 61. per cent. 61. per cent. Si. per cent. Si. per cent 51. per cent. 51. per cent. Si. per cent M. per cent, Dividend per Minuni. 31. IN. 6 per cent. h. e t. 5 1 7 : c f 6 : 3 8 4 511 6 8 9. 1 p p pp6e ! e: sp e i ceo6 3rr r s r rre a s . . s. c. P° .c n t c b h ce e t rtd es s ' i nn i . . t. bl. per cent. 61. per cent. &/. per cent. 121. per cent. 12e. it „h. sc. be. 11. S. log. 10s. per cent 51. per cent. 8/. per cent. W. per cent. 3/. p. Ct. & b il ' W. per cent. 11. 5 11 . 4s. bi. per cent 61. 10$. 11. 6s. 10NI. pr cut. 00 -71 Dividend per Annum. 31. per cent. ! j. pi. cent. . 0 6 11. per eh 4%1. pr cent., 5 per cent. 41. per cont. --- ' 40 0 • 0 100 ° 100 ° 0 0 100 • :so ' 25 0 0 • 0 100 • 10 ho 0 100 a • 20 0 • o 2S , s • v 5o --- Am ount or share. _____---- d. 8 ;.. 0 bo p 0 100 2 0 100 0 50 0 . 0 5 0 100 a v 100 0 40 50 0 0 1000 0 0 5 0 0 '2O 0 2 20 - stoci , ' 100 0 0 .5 1 0 0 0 0 ; 4 ° , 100.0 e 100 c ) 0 50 0 0 25 0 0 25 0 100 ;', 0 60 0 0 0 20 0 100 0 0 b 0 0 0 20 . 0 0 0 0 [o b 0 . Stock' paid• Name of Company. Australa.sla Brash North American Commercial of London Colonial . • . • ... Londn and Westminstr London Joint-Stock ... Metropolitan Provincial of Ireland.. Ditto, New......... National of Ireland .. Nat. Provnetal of Eng, Ditto, New........ Union of Australia... Union of London.... Name of Company. Albion • • • • .. • • • • • • • • Alliance Brit. and For. Ditto Marine.• • • • •- Atlas • • • • • • . • British Commercial . • Clericl,Med. &Gen. Lite County• • • • ...... Kaglc • . • ...... • • • . Economic Life .• . Eng. & Scot. Law Life.. European Life • • • • • • • • Freemasons' .. • • • • • • • Globe . Guardian • • • • • • •• • • • • Imperial Fire • • • • • • • • Imperial Life......... Indemnity Marine • • • • Law Life • • • • • • • • • • • • Legal and General Life London Fire • • ••• • • • • • London Ship Marine • • • • • • Med. Invlid & Gen. Life National Loan Fund• • National Life.. • • Palladium Life• • .• • .. • Plicenix •••••••• • • • • • • Protector Liti3 • • • • • • • • Provident Life • • • • • • • • Rock Life...... Roy Exchange ...... Suu ire.. •• • •• • Ditto Life . Universal Life ..... • • Name of Company. Commercial ••••• • •• • 40 ; t 0 50 0 90 0 , 0 99 0 ° 90 0 0 10 I 1 : 99 0 10 0 11 1 • 55 0 0 10 n 0 9190 rol• 0 o • s 0 0 11 • b CI b 0 0 n 2 I : 0 - 16, 164 7 4 19 1 ! 611„ ;Pr 6$ o o P i) 0 s ° 0 3 6 1° b 0 0 0 1 : =6l. j 0 6 9 0 11 10 0 11 10 0 is 0 1 1 0 0 0 ° 0 9 ° b 1 ,4 0)i --4 : , 0 1 . 0 1 0 " 0 0 10 , • 0 6 °, - rod* .- 0 . I. j4 O e. Stock. tock. ..- )0 0 0 110 Stoc k. . o Stock. 0 0 50 0 ° Anion" of she.' East and West India... '5%1. pr cco.. ..„. 0 , .• _ , East Country ••. • • ... 11. per sh. u" 1 1 stoct• '' .0 I London 4%1. pr cent., ',,,, e x. ‘0 0 A St. Katharine ... • 1 S per cent. j'' 0 " tuS Southampton •• • • ! 41. per cent. ,50 OA • (PAS IB' •., . LIST OF SCOTTISH CO3- JAN. 21, 18 45. ? Mount r , Is ,, 4....." Dividend A or ` 1 Name of CQmPany. per Shere• 4. ilf -/Annum. ---- $ e•• 0 • 4 0 ..------ d• 0 0 ' le 1 0° 0 ° 1 04 Bank of Scotland 1, Royal Bank of Scotland 61. pet cent. ___ ! A u' n ' 0 0 .1 British Linen Company 8I• per cent. J tr 0 0 ",,ei Commercial Bank - ;0 .0 .1 National Bank 6l. per cent. ...._ to 0 • 1 4* Union Bank of Scotland 7%1. pr cent. 9 ° 0 11 4 -- Western Bank.. •• • ....., 0 0 ° 0 3'' ' . North of Scotland Bank 61. per cent. ...... 0 A 0 74 Clydesdale Bank • ~_, g l'' 0 04 Eastern Bank ••-• . • • V. pet cent.o ~ 0 14 -- Caledonian Bank •• • - 61. per cent. ......, 1 , 0 0 0 ll Edink& Glasgow Bank 51. per cent. ___ 1 0 0 .; City of Glasgow flunk . 51. per cent. n 0 0 10 _. 1 4. p , Scottish Union Ins. Co. 51. per teat. L 0 0 A tll /- 0 9) , Hercules Insurance Co. 71. per cent. 11 , 1' 0 0 1 : 0 0 6 10 011 Incur. Co. of Scotlnd•. 51. per cent _,.';', 0 0 North British Insur.• • 91. r cent. r'' 0 0 0 ! 0 04 Caledonian Fire Incur . 101. per cent. 1 0 0 i:0 0 0 50 10, 154 Edinburgh Life Incur. 61. Per c int ' so 0 ° All F .- 0 Edin. Gasg. Railway 4N een!. 010 0 00 so. Ditto, 4 Shares- • . 4%l.pereen'' 2 0 0 : All Pot 9 5 ..„..................„...,, Edin., Leith, & Grantn - t. 50 0 0 . 01 r aid' $$ Glasgw & Ayrshir Rail. 4 L Vfirce.t 0 0 • All f o id. Glasgw&Greenckßail. V. Per e a' . 95 ° • A ll Glsgw & Garnkirk Rai l. 51. per o pt. :. 5 • Dundee & Arbroth Rail. 51. pex cent __________.---- .° 4 1 144e' cAl calllsi; • . ipie r i er 1 r 4 o°' / 'allies ° ,4 0 -.., Names of i iDividend price. Companies. per ColnPasleS. a ~,,,-• i l oval 1 I fa a _____Anfluin.L__ ________/- .40 014 1.: .Z 1 I ~A, me n 1 00 ,.... Ashtn& Oldh 97,51.5 e. p € ' a NintgornrY 10 0 oi• Ashby-th 3iftec 0 i a -z 113' 41 . 7° ' lenfield. 100 ill. • 7 h ,. .. • 50 si. 0 1 Barnsley.. .. 11601 180 1 1 60 1 121. 5 seat . , aO , . 1 Basingstoke..lloo - 05 Notting.. ~ VI 11. 08 Brknk&Abrollso 51. reda F o res t' $3 41. . IA Cromford ..• . 100 181. 1 , :;: oRegot,'• •• • 0 0 ir i Dudley'. •• . - 100 41. 103 geclull 1 ;;:: 19 5 7 1,1; L e Derby ...... 100 N. 440 62 ' 46 F o reePl rd °St _ i iii 61$ ; is tjj ( l l 1 Ellstnre&Chs 133, 4 1 . Erewash • ..11001 321. 105 a k yrorc 0 Forth & Clyd 100 41. , 5 ., still' 0 ... 12 90/„ . . GrandJunctn 100, 71. ' ' torewsl* ' ~ 14 5 •i, P - r Grand Union,lool 11. • kleg 25 qtarbridge 19 , / 9/ 0 ' ion A l 16* .i., Glamorgush .1721 1a.,. s Strtfr( ~( 1. 9 2 6 le r Glstr&lirklyl 001 -. 105 Sevet;7l,3 „ OS 11 Grantham • -1150 1 . 1 • 20 1 " P Sri 0" 1/ Hiuldersfleld.l 37 - ,t, & 10 Tr' IA sh• A 1 ..., Kennt & Avn 39 7e. 6(1. ao 80. ' te.ve- ti 4 1 . Lancaster .• • 471 11. 10. _,, T hetis ... I 7 . Leeds&Livrp 100 i 341. ?,, a ' Vorc str , ,7. .: 11. 0 Leicester .... 1401 10/. ',„ nirin•roo oi ~/ Leicstr&Ntli 831 41. 'o' wilts 4. 10 5 il iv Lungllborogh,l42l 701. b t ile -,*-- , , .807118. 'el ► lb° (' Greenvri r , On the 29th ult., at Park-terrace, . b e 1 Hightail, Esq., of a son. On the 29th ult., at Blackwood llouse, Dui Bradshaw Smith, of a daughter. I) . Ar 4 a AfARILLEW: _,,, Greorge,tet On the Ist inst., at SL Pancras Cl utrio oun ces do lga Junes, barrister -at-law, to Alicia, Y° late W. Frend, Esq. f ef t, On the Ist inst., st,, Brighton, ling DIED. h Lao Alb late of the 58th Regiment. il; London: Printad and —Pub hed by P lis 003 0 C i e No. 112, Strand, Frin tat Pe Sas Strand , in the rceo4 of the It afaddleictiTueopiiii-1-4ilizei 1 • GR. per sh 51. per et. 21. 53. p. eh. I Is. 3d. p. sh le/. per et. 101. per ct. 101. per ct. 31. 6s. 71. per cent. 71. per cent. 71. per cent. st. As. prct. 101. per . e:. 101. per cf. 101. per ct. 10/. per "et. 101. per et. 101. per ct. 1 /. ss. per sh 51. per cent. 51. per sent. 31. ss. per eh. lig. per oh 41.75, 6d. p. 11.17..64. p.. . 21. per share 41. 45. per oIL 31.13 e. per eh, Yl. A. 15s. 31. par cont. 1/. le 107. per et. 101. per ct. 0 - 0 0 is 6 0 2 I 10 •