The Sun. — London, England, 1868-03-06 00:00:00

N!!!!RM Sw —ln ribed killed f the SUMO sence ntine i the ps of that nt of a the iwder amp, Iran, next .aised Irazi been a the lyans ed in a tho ;blues is de cd Para- r con be- ser alt up ailing . The A de _Thaw they )pez's had meat ;was ►linis- ration A the er for nister linis- 3 osta ; eneral no' at ter of its re- which The :axial), dining pt at how rns of [onte- a day, evideo s and nister, i pre lonte- aercial Luonth Minis of the le bel azilian Iments , order ►ins of ad the istoni- ,ion to h gold .ent is )tes to be re• those it Vio3- at the Islands. Canada. Excel post of t of St• s of the Dr-street l a y her Sit to the ar one of of that Le warde , gement e hich the !ting Uf )n Satut shall be g Pe°P le preset,' n Wed is noteci I© nie Bs39 The ig. vere e°ll eriousli d has d©. Trelau u• o out desired' L tli : ries) gi' ie is st 3tea ring to MONEY MARKET AND COMMERCIAL INTELLMENnt CITY, Two O'CLOCK. Some rather important changes are shown by the Link returns. For the first time for many months there is a distinct symptom of a revived demand for money. It i s s h own b y an i ncrease o f upwar d s o f a (billion and a quarter in the private securities, which COW exceed the aggregate of seventeen millions and a half. It may be inferred that this particular symptom will not materially change during the remainder of the current quarter, from the fact that only £98,400 out of the f u ll amount reappears i n t h e s h ape o f private deposits. The reserve under those circum stances hits considerably diminished and the notes in, the hands of the public have increased. The bullion has fallen off, and in the present state of the demand for cotton, the movement will probably continue upon a moderate scale. Judging from the amount of rest the forthcoming half-yearly divi , leud on Bank Stock will Piebablv be 4 per cent. The following are the Principal changes since the preceding return : Licreac e in Circulation Increase in Public Deposits Increase in other Deposits.. No change in amount of Government Securities. Increase in other Securities Decrease in Bullion Increase in Rest Decrease in Reserve Bullion in both Departments ......21,136,192 Reserve of Notes and Coin 12,5'12,812 Circulation, including Bank Post Bills 24,130,445 The return of paid clearing, for the week ending W ednesday, March 4, as cer tified by Mr. George erbyshire, chief inspector, is as follows : Feb. 27, Thursday £8,874,000 Feb. 23, Friday ....... 21,041,000 Feb. 29, Saturday March 2, Monday 11,306,000 March 3, Tuesday 12,059,000 March 4, Wednesday ..... 11,368,000 Total £78,181.000 This is the heaviest clearing by about £2,000,000 tha t has yet occurred since the publication of the ret urns commenced in May last. A portion of it, no doubt, is attributable to some improvements in the In terior trade, as shown by the tot a ls of the last three da ys ; but the chief cause of the increase is the Settlement of the 28th ult. on the Stock Exchange. The inquiry for discount this morning is rather firmer, and the minimum quotation is 1i per cent. In the Stock Exchange money is in larger supply. The Liverpool Cotton Market is much quieter. Corn continues dull at the decline of Monday. Consols ate s t ea d y a t yes t er d ay ' s pr i ces , 93 to 93k f or money and account. New and Reduced Three Per Cents. 91i to 92 ex div ; India Five per Cents., 112 1 to 113/ ; Bank Stock, 249 to 251 ; Exchequer 103 to 15s prem. There is considerable animation in foreign Govern. went securities, chiefly owing to the receipt of better prices from Paris. Tbere is an advance of / in Italian,at 45i to 46 ; and in the Orel-Vitebsk hail way Loan, at 74 to 78; of in the Viceroy's 7 per uent. Bonds at 741 to 75 ; and of in New Spanish, at 361 to 36i ; and in Turkish, at 3 2 k to 33 k. On the other hand the Egyptian Railway Debentures are t lower, at 90-!;- to 911, and Portuguese scrip, A-, at to ; Mexican Bonds show no change, at 15/ to 151; Creek, 12k to 12/ ' • Egyptian (1864), 74,1 to 75 ; and Brazili a n, 71 to 72. The New Honduras Loan is steady at to lt Prem. Egyptian Nine per Cent. Bonds are firm at 89 to 89k. American Securities are flat. United States' Five- Twenty B on d s are l ower, at 71a to 715 ; Erie Rail roacl have fallen 1 per cent. owing to lower prices in New York, the quotation being 46 to 47 ; and Illinois I' lower, at 88/ to 89k. Atlantic and Great Western Railway Debentures remain steady at 26 to 27, and the Consolidated Mort gage Bonds at 261 to 27k. Colonial Bonds are without change, Canada 6 per Cents being quoted at 99 to 101 ; Mauritius 6 per C ent., 104 to 106 ; New South Wales 5 per Cents. , oto 101 ; New Zealand 6 per Cents., 102 to 103 ; v ictoria 6 per C e nt s ., 110 to 111. The home railway market is firmer, and there is a general recovery of to 4- per cent. There is an ad vance to the latter extent in Great Northern A, at 104 to 1041 ; in Brighton, at 49 to 49i ; and in C aledonian, 831 to 831 ; and to the former e r, xt ent in Midland, a t 1061 to 107 k ; in o outh Ea s t ern , a t 722 to 731; in Great Western, to t 452 to 461 ; and in Metropolitan, at 112 k 1122. Lancashire and Yorkshire are firm, at ' 26 to 126 k ; Great Northern, 106 to 107 ; Great "stern, 30 t o 301 ; Sheffield, 411- to 41/; and North British, 34.1 to 341. In Dank Shares the transactions continue limited. T. , ondon Joint-Stock is better, at 33 to. 34, while Union of London and Anglo-Austrian have fallen, the former k, at 33.'- to 34A ; and the latter 4-, at 3i to 4 r 4 e nl• ; Agra ( A Shares ) steady at 10 to 11; Alliance, to 13 dis.; Oliartered Mercantile, 281 to 291, ; Perla], 17 to 18 ; Imperial Ottoman, to dis.; Oriental, 42 to 43; London and County, 52 to 53. Finance shares are steady. Credit Foncier, 2 4 to ai • International Finance, 2k to 11 dis. ; London Pinanee, 26 to 24 dis. , In Foreign Mi n i n g Shares St. John del Reys are ~`,.,eadY, at 15 to 17 ; Port Phillip, 1* to 4; Choutales 9- to di s. Miscellaneous securities are extremely quiet, and p r ices , are w ith ou t movemen t. A ng l o -American T elegraph, 20 to 20/ ; Atlantic Telegraph 8 per o e 't., 5g to 5} ; Hudson's Bay, 14L- to 14f ; London Gen eral.. Omnibus, to 2 ; Fore-street Warehouse, 4, to 1 dis. t £41 , 0 00 in bar gold and £5,000 in sovereigns, for were withdrawn from the Bank yesterday, ' d e £57,000, from Brazil, were sent in. 1 ., The steamers leaving New York yesterday for 'urope took £lOO,OOO in secie. The advises frotn the St. p John del Rey Mines are '°re favourable, and report a remittance of 2,023 ott avas , of gold. T to tle adjourned half-yearly meeting of the Metro ' It all Railway Company has been convened for the ll th inst. l --!ttiolsli of time that the proposed bill for the pre time bargains in railway stocks is aban doned. 13 The Dire c t ors o f th e M e t ro p o lit an Railway Corn -I\i-IV have made a call of ..£2 lOs per share on the °f April. ew Redeemable Share Capital, payable on the Ist 1 , 14 1 :he Belgian ironworks generally, according to the 00 ' advises , are rather more actively occupied both export and on home orders ; but the demand is stated to be insufficient to affect the prices of iron, t hough lll it is much firmer in tone. The foundries and aelli ne shops were, becoming fuller of orders. 4-jockerill and Co. had received an order for six o c.omotive s on the 29th February, from what quarter is not stated. Southern tr a ffi c rece i pts of the Buenos Ayres and Great Railway for the week ending Jan. 12, shows decrease of £413, as compared with the correspond ing week of last year. BRITISH FUNDS—Two O'CLOCK. GOVERNMENT FUNDS. 8 Per Cent. Consols a 32/0 . Account, April 2 931 leer Cent. Reduced 9 ll 21 ad 91 i 21 ad 1, 1 W 3 per Cent "'ew 21 per Cent. Jan. 1894 — A 1) °• 5 per Cont. al an. 1873 — ad —o„ouities 80 yrs, expire sth Jan., 1880. .- 1-) O. for b 0 yrs, expire sth April 1885 — Z l)° (Red Sea Tele6raph), Au,.,., 1908 — LehogosT Bui s, £l,OOO, 2 per Ct. Do .£5OO lO 15 pm ) 3 I,llk D of England S ZIO tock, 41- per Cent 25 115 49 pm "Jo. Acco unt Indi, III DIAN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. , -""tt43e Cent., April 8.... Account per ~ 1) ,, • O. 5 per Cent. July, 1880 T, ° . 4 Per Cent., Oct. 888 1/ Certificates '•, • 0. Do 1) • Enfaced Paper 4 per Cent — D°. 5 per Cent., Jan. 1872 B 5 1 per Cent., May 1879 — ° per Cent., Rup. Deb., 1872 . — Do. do. 1877 — T ., Do ...; D L ' do. 1882 — D ° : -,„ c u., 5 per Cent., Aug. 1873 — B . uonds, 5 per Cent., £l,OOO o. under £l,OOO - pm Ar4e„,. IPOZNEET Trims—TWO ()LOCK. Au it Vtle Republi c , 6 p er C en t ka 4 if i a n Bonds ' 5 per Cent. 1859 t- ) an 5 per Cent — D o lit Per Cent., 1852 — L o • do 1858. — i;,' d ” _... 0. r, 0 ., 1810 — D ° t " 0 ., 1863 — 130 A " per Cont., 1865 — a s „" "ceount 7 ll i 12,0"°8 Ayres 6 per Cent — C 4„ 2„Per Cent. (Deferred 3 per Cent ) o il e 0 per Cent. D °• taa 6 per Cent — O n 1! Per Cent •— b e P'2,/* Cent 80. ~ D ° ' 1867 7 D o ' , Per ,Cent., 18 6 G — U „,' k " . !eriP X 32 paid 1 ) , t,,: — "tan, G per Cent. •••, to ubi - P r Cent., 1825 .._1:), ell Pr incipalities, 7 per Cent 6 - 8 z11 1.44 1 - ' Per Cent., 1867 4 ' °" New Consolidated, 1 per Cent... 'YPtian 7 , , c , I delpr cenL — i. h u s • oevo ssue ; • 4.510 Bonds °' 4106 Bonds B6 5f -lio D ° x • 1864 Do. 5,0 Bonds ''-'4°- Xl.OO Bonds ~, 88i (44, 74aleut Railway Debentures . .•• 91 4, b o. ? per Cent., 1824-5, ex Coups — ,„ 4teeount 'Jo u o , c ,. ' l l - ' 01:153 a le e Cent , --. G 44 te1 11 : t .•• .....• P... Honduras Gov. Rail. Loan., 10p. Ct., £25 p 10 iian 5 per Cert., 1805 —l Do. Account ~ 72 Do. Mai-ommana liaiway _ M..xican 3 per Cent Ditto for Account Dn. 1864 Do 6 per Cont. Anglo-French — llontovideau 6 per Cent. .. — M.oorish imperial 5 per Cent — Now Granada l3l Do 3 per Cen Do. Deferred Do Land Warrants (Hectares) Peruvian 5 per Cent. 1865 — Do Account 76 i i 7 Do 41 per Cent. (llribarren) Do 41 per Cent., 1862 Do Account PortN guest) 3 per Ct., 1853, '6, '7, '9,'60,'2,'3 39i i i i Do. do., 1; 67 — Do. do., Scrip, £lO paid — pm. Ru:sian 5 per Cont., 1822, £ Si — Do 41 per Cont. 1850 Do 41 per Cent., 1860 Do 3 per Cont., 1859 Do 5 per Cent., 1 , '62 ... 811 I. i Do. Anglo-Dutch, 1861, £lOO Bonds._ Do. do. £Bl 15s. do. ... Do., 1866, .£1.00•Bonds B7 -1 6i 7i Do. do. £Bl 15s. do Bll Sa-dinian, 5 per Cent 7li Spanish 3 per Con . — Do Ace/Amt • Do New Deforn3a Do Account Do Passive — Do Ace. ant Do Com. Cert. of Cou; , .. not funded Do Account Tu •kisli 6 per Cent. B5 Do Account Do 6 per Cent. 1858 Do Account Do .£lOO Bonds Do 6 per Cent., 1862 Do Account Do £lOO Bonds 631 I Do. 1863 Do 5 per Cent., 1865 — Do Account Do 6 per Cent., 1865 54 3} 4! 3! Do 1 por Cent., Guaranteed Venezuela, 3 per Cent. — Do 6 per Cent., 1862 Do 6 per Cent. 1864 — Do. 4 per Cent. Certificates .... Dividends on the above payable in London. French Rentes, 3 per Cent., Ex. 25f. — Austrian o per Cent. Ex 10 Florins Belgian, 44 per cent., Ex. 25f. Dutch 2} per Cent. Ex. 12 Guil„ — Do Ac'cOunt liah.s per Cent, 1851, E. Zof. Do. Account 451 I TWO O'CLOCK. Consols, Money 93 Do. Account, March •• 93 UNIVERSITY INTELLIGENCE. OXFORD—AIAncII 5. The Hertford (Latin) Scholarship has been awarded to Mr. J. A. Godley, Exhibitioner of Balliol College. In a congregation held this day at 2 p.m., Mr. Bonmay Price, M.A., of Worcester College, wa s admitted to the office of Professor of Political Economy ; and Messrs. Symonds and Morrell were admitted to the office of University Coroners. A statute on the subject of degrees iu divinity was then promulgated. Dr. Pusey explained that the changes proposed were to have the dissertations of the candidates for the B.A. degree in English instead of Latin, and to require some real work for the D.D. degree, analogous to that required for the final degree in medicine and in law. Professor Conington hoped that such degrees would not here after be given by decree. On the promulgation of the statute regarding the Taylor Institution an animated debate took place. Professor Bernard explained the grounds on which a statute so nearly similar to one recently rejected was so soon brought forward again, and pointed out how the present statute differed from_the last. Dr. Pusey objected to the statute as mere " patch work," and moved an amendment that the statute rejected last term should be re-introduced. The Master of Balliol (1)r. Scott) also opposed the statute, but wished that in its place a proposition should be brought forward to establish a new Pro fessorship of Comparative Philology, with a stipend of £2OO a year, which might be held with the Taylorian Professorship. Mr. King, of Merton, objected to the mode in which statutes were brought before the House. He thought there should be an English analysis at the foot of each. Professor Coni❑gton approved the plan suggested by the Master of Balliol. Professor Rawlinsou thought it would be a pity to throw out the whole statute. If the last clause and one or two other words were placed in brackets, and made the subject of a sepa rate vote, Convocation might well pass the rest of the statute. Professor Bernard said that the several points of the statute would be made the subject of separate votes. He thought the passing of the statute, even as it stood, would not interfere with the subsequent adoption of Dr. Scott's plan. The Warden of New College (Dr. Sewell) was againAt the statute, because it did nothing to en courage the study of modern languages. Ile thought the stipend of the teachers ought to be in creased. Professor MAX ML'LLER wished it to be known that he had nothing to do with initiating the pro posals for a change in his professorships. He had simply consented to them. In performing the duties of his office he had made the statute his guide. He had lectured both on the modern languages and on the philology. In the former case his classes had been small, in the latter large. Mr. JACKSON, of Worcester, explained the needs of the Taylor Institution, and hoped the statute would be passed. On the conclusion of this debate, a statute was brought forward increasing the stipend of the Taylorian Professor by £lOO a year, on condition of his delivering lectures in comparative philology. The Dean of Christ Church explained that the statute was intended to be provisional. The words, qui 721111 C est, which would have shown this, had accidentally slipped out. He should move their re insertion. Mr. FOWLER, of Lincoln, would have been glad to see the stipend of the professor increased by £2OO or £3OO a year, instead of £lOO. He thought the stipends of the teachers ought also to be raised from £l5O to £250. A Professorship of Com parative Philology, independent of the Taylorian Professorship, ought to be established. Mr. King, of Merton, opposed the statute after the explanation of the Dean of Christ Church. Professor Coning ton criticised the wording and punctuation of the statute. It mixed up what was general with what was special ; what was of universal application with the case of an individual ; and it was out of harmony with the existing statutes on the subject of the Pro fessorship. The Master of Balliol thought that just grounds had appeared for reconsidering the whole subject. After the expression of opinion that bad taken place, a Professorship of Com parative Philology must be founded. Dr. Pusey agreed with what had fallen from Professor Con ington, who had explained in detail what he him self meant by the term " patch work." Mr. Fur neaux, of Corpus, suggested that the moneys about to accrue to the University from colleges might be employed in the foundation of a Professorship of Comparative Philology. Professor Rawlins= pro posed the omission of the last clause of the statute, and put in an amendment to that effect. H e would, however, greatly prefer to the proposed arrangement the establishment and full endowment of a Professorship of Comparative Philology, and the suppression of the present Taylorian Professor.. ship. The funds thus saved would, he thought, be better applied in connection with the other portions of the Taylor Institution. The examiners appointed by the trustees of the University Mathematical Scholarships have given notice that they will receive the names of candidates on Saturday, Alarch 7, in Balliol College, between one and two o'clock. The University sermons on Slinday next will be preached in the morning by the Rev. S. J. Hulme, of Wadham College, and in the afternoon by the Rev. W. Jackson, of Worcest:tr College. The Price of Gold. The quotation of gold at Paris, Is about at par, and ills short exchange on London is 25f. 12c. per .£1 sterling. Un c nnparing these rates with the English Mint price LI X; lid. lOid. per ounce for standard gold, it appe..fs that gold is nearly two-tenths dearer in Paris than in London. The course et exchange at New York on London for bills at 60 days' sight is about 1091 per cent. At this rate there is no profit on the importatiOLl of gold front the United States. THE SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 6, 1868, SHARE LlST.—This Day. ORDINARY SHARES AND STOCKS. 63 i 5 63 54 20 30 3 4 75 77 70 72 104 106 2 , 4 3(..? 64 64 15 6 106 107 104 103 121 125 V 5 97 45i 1t 45 47 25 30 27 2) 1252 126}, 4S/ 4J 18 184 12 )5 146 116; 81 86 41 12 11 , -1 1.11 101 i 104 1081 107 76 78 SO 35i 103 104 63 63 V 6 97 12S 132 viO 132 114 115 1 lip 66 68 106 111 56 58 43 Is 71i 731 11 _ 10 146 :60 se} i 1061 7 101 I 46 I 491 81 11.4 So 73 2f Clo Bing BllfsilLOßA Paid l. I Prim. done. SCOTCH REFORM BILL. Colonel SYKES presented a petition from Aberdeen against the distribution of seats part of this bill, and that more liberal ones inserted. HUSH BARRACKS. Lord OTIIO FITZGERALD asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether a circular issued to the proprietors of police barracks in Ireland, calling upon them to put up certain iron fortifications, upon plans enclosed, had been acceded to; and, if not, whether those barracks were to remain in an indefensible state, or what further steps the Government proposed to take in the matter ? The Earl of MAYO said the owners of the barracks in Ireland, the Government being merely tenants at will, had boon asked to put the barracks in a more defensible state than they were at present, and in the event of their doing so the Government would pay 5 per cent. on the outlay ; and in the event of the constabulary being moved from any of them the owners would be fully compensated. Several of the owners of the property had d_me as required, and he thought a number of others would soon follow the example. ABYSSINIA. Mr. BUTLER asked the Secretary to the Treasury if it was true that the officers at Senafe were unable to pro cure a supply of postage stamps, and that in consequence their letters to England were charged at an increased rate, and whether the authorities would in future provide a sufficient supply in order to the avoidance of inconvenience and expense. Mr. BOOTH said the authorities at Bombay had taken steps to remedy the nuisance, and also to remit the charge of double postage upon letters coming from the Abyssi nian Expedition not bearing the requisite amount of stamps. CRETE. Mr. G. DUFF asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any steps had been taken with a view to increasing the salary of her Majesty's Vice-Consul at Canoe, in consequence of the high prices of provisions in the Island of Crete ? Lord STANLEY said the salary was increased last year, and he did not see any reason at present for its further augmentation. MINISTERIAL EXPLANATION. - - Mr. DISRAELI said he hoped he would be allowed to make a few observations on certain changes that had oc curred since he last was in the house. The retirement of Lord Derby was unexpected, and ho need not say that the great political party that acted with him felt a great loss at such an event. No language could describe his (Mr. Disraeli s) sense of it. Ile hoped that Lord Derby would soon be restored not only to health, but to enduring health, and that he would again be found amongst the great assembly which ho so much adorned by his matchless eloquence. Her Majesty most graciously, on the retirement of Lcrd Derby, entrusted him (Mr. Disraeli) with the duty of forming a Ministry. Under ordinary circumstances any one so placed would feel that ho would have to encounter great burdens and much disappointment. He know that in his position, in accomplishing such a duty, he would find the burdens aggravated and the difficulties multiplied. Yet he could not allow them to stand as an obstacle,and in accepting the duty he did it, trusting to the support of a generous party, and also that ho should have fair and im partial treatment from the House of Commons, in which he had now passed the half of his existence. Under these circumstances, he had accepted the c face, and ho felt he could not sufficiently express the gratitude ho felt to those of his colleagues who had given him their assistance, and by whom he was now surrounded. Under ordinary cir cumstances, when a new Government was formed it was expected by the house that some inti mation should be given of the new policy it was intended to pursue. That policy would be the policy eatabliblied by Lord Derby somewhat less than two years ago. (Hear, hear, from the Ministerial benches.) For twenty years he had acted with the noble lord, and during the whole of that time not a cloud or difference had ever existed between them, so therefore he hoped it might be thought that ho must be cognisant of that policy and of the opinion and course he would take upon the great questions of the day. With regard to the foreign policy he had to say that that policy which had been pursued under the guidance of his noble friend near him—(Lord Stanley) —would be still pursued, because he felt it had received the approbation of the house and the confidence of Europe. That policy was a policy of peace —not a policy of peace at any price, but a policy that would best secure the peace of the world, and one that would not be dictated by selfishness. Wit 4 respect to their domestic policy, the present Administration intended to pursue a liberal policy—(loud cheers and laughter)— he meant a truly liberal policy—(loud cheers)- a policy that would not shrink from any of the changes required by the age we lived in. (Loud cheers.) With regard to Irish matters, the most important one they had been called upon up to the present time to perform was the suspension of the Habeas Corpus Act, but that was not done as a coercion of the Irish people, but it was adopted as a means of protecting the Irish people from the machina tions of a foreign confederacy. (Loud cheers.) They had now at hand an important debate which would raise the whole question, and in that debate he should be quite prepared to state the views of tho Government. His hon. friend had the matter in his own hands, and all he could say was, his great desire was to facilitate him in bringing the matter under the consideration of Parliament. He had one word to say before ho sat down with respect to what had been called the unfortunate delay in the progress of public business, but various matters over which he had no control had perhaps occasioned some of it, but his great desire for the futuro would be that the greatest progress should be made consistent with safety and a regard for the public good. Mr. BOUVERIE, in order that he might be in order in making a few observations, moved the adjournment of the house. The right hon. gentleman said that the policy of the new Administration would be the policy of Lord Derby. Now, what was that ? (Loud laughter.) He should very much like to know whether it was that which had been inaugurated two years ago or the policy that the noble earl had pursued before that period. (Hear) He thought it most important that there should be a clear indication of what the policy was. The right hon. gentleman then went on to allude to the disorganised state of the Liberal party, which he said was composed of loaders who would not lead, of followers who refused to follow—(laughter)—and which was in fact, little better than a rabble. (Laughter and cheers) After a few words from Sir J. BOWYER, the motion was withdrawn, and the house passed to the consideration of the orders of the day. CAPITAL PUNISHMENT WITHIN PRISONS BILL. Mr. HARDY moved the second reading of the Capital Punishment Within Prisons Bill, explaining that it con tained improved regulations for the attendance of public unctionaries at the ' executions, and arguing that the change, while it avoided the scandals of the present system, would have a more deterrent effect on the cri minal classes. Mr. Sergeant GASELEE moved the rejection of the bill, and created some amusement by arguing that this was a poor man's question, and that the poor man had a right to be hung in public. Sir G. BOWYER also objected to the bill, and, to illus trate the deterrent effect of public hanging, gave some graphic reminiscences of executions he had attended. Mr. GILPIN grounded his opposition to the bill on his objections to capital punishment altogether ; and Mr. NEWDEGATE opposed it, believing it would intensify the evils arising from the present uncertainty of punish ments. Mr. ITUGESSEN and Mr. lIIBBERT warmly supported the bill, as being in entire accordance with the humane legisla tion of the present day, and putting an end to great public scandals. The LORD ADVOCATE having intimated his willing ness (in answer to an appeal from Mr. M'Laren) that the bill should be extended to Scotland, the second reading was carried by 181 to 25. ELECTION PETITIONS AND CORRUPT PRAC TICES BILL. Mr. DISRAELI moved the second reading of the Elec tion Petitions and Corrupt Practices 13111. Admitting fully that the objections taken to it on the first reading were sound, he explained the new tribunal which ho proposed to establish for the trial of election causes. Power would be given to her Majesty to nominate two judges of the superior oourtg for tits purpose, Who TfOtlid conduct these inquiries on the spot. They would cease at once to be ordinary judges, but besides the duty of inves tigating into controverted el2ctions, they would act as members of the Judicial Committee of Privy Council and of the Exchequer Chamber, or any other court of appeal which might be establishod in its place. This arrangement, ho argued, would meet all the objections urged by the Lord Chief Justice to the employment of the judges, and also the objections to the tribunal which the bill as it stood at first proposed to create. Mr. GLADSTONE admitted that this new suggestion was a great improvement on the original tribunal, and assented to the second reading with tho reservation of full liberty of future discussion. The bill was read a second time, on the understanding that it would be committed pro forma for the insertion of the necessary amendments. The London Coal and Wino Duties, the J udgments Ex tension, and the Sale of Liquors on Sunday (Ireland) Bills were road a second time. Mr. BAXTER gavo notice of au instruction to the Com mittee on the Scotch Reform Bill to take the seats neces sary for increasing the representation of Scotland from the Euglish boroughs under 5,000 in population, instead of adding to tho aggregate numbers of the house. T ho house then adjourned. Airival of Colonel Burko in London. (THIS DAY.) Burke, Casey, and Shaw left Warwick this morning, by the 7.50 train, for London, accom panied by 15 armed policemen. On their arriving at Newgate later in the day they were delivered over to the custody of Mr. Jonas, the governor of the prison. MIDDLESEX SESSIONS.--This Day. (Before the Assistant Judge. __ _ William Froud, George Froud, sen., and another man named Leech, were indicted for assaulting a sheriff's officer, and also resisting him in the execu tion of his duty. Mr. F. H. Lewis prosecute 3, and Mr. Ribton de fended, the prisoners. Chapman, the sheriff's officer, said that on the 30th December he went to Acton to arrest a person named George Frond, who kept the Railway Tavern at that place. When he went into the house he had two other persons with him, and there he saw the man he was about to arrest serving in the bar. Having informed Frond that he had to arrest him for a debt of £57 he made no particular observation, but asked to be allowed to go into the cellar to attend to some barrels. One of the persons in company with Chapman went with him, and, on retiring above stairs, he then washed his hands, and afterwards made a bolt out of the back door of the house and escaped. A scene of confusion ensued, when the prisoners, it was alleged, assaulted the officers, and they were compelled to leave the house without retaking their prisoner. Chapman said he was quite sober when he went to the house, and so were those who accompanied him. The prisoners not only obstructed the officers but violently assaulted them. Two police-constables, who were on duty near the public-house, said they heard the cry of police, and, on going to the place, saw Chapman, who told them that they had been violently assaulted, and the prisoners were then given in custody. For the defence it was urged that Chapman and his assistant were wholly and entirely to blame. Mrs. Froud, the wife of the debtor, said the officers came to the house, and he and his friends having partaken of some ale, they all entered into conver sation with her husband ; but she never beard, neither did he tell her, the business they had come upon. Her husband appeared to transact his busi ness as usual until some disturbance took place, when he went out of the back door, the officers go ing after him. The other prisoners then spoke to the officers, when (as the witness alleged) G. Frond, sen., received a violent blow on the head from one of the men who charged the prisoners with aiding and assisting George Froud to escape. G. Frond, the debtor, said he was at home on the evening in question when Chapman and his friends entered the house in a state of intoxication. They asked to be served with some ale, and know ing one of the men he gave them some ale, and then Chapman came into the bar parlour and told him what he was about to do. lie (witness) without the slightest obstruction walked out of the back door into the yard and concealed himself behind a wall when the disturbance took place, which he had a good opportunity of seeing. He was certain the blows that were struck were inflicted by the prosecutor or his assistant. He had remained out of the way ever since, but he believed a proposition had been made to the effect that if he surrendered himself the present proceedings would not have been taken, but he had refused to accept such proposals, because he believed that the officers had acted in a most unjus tifiable manner. Mr. Lewis said there was an escape warrant for the witness now in full force, and he asked that he might be directed not to leave the court. The Assistant-Judge gave directions accordingly, but intimated afterwards that he did not do it with respect to any other civil proceedings. The jury being unable to agree to their verdict, the Court proceeded with an indictment against Mrs. Gordon for keeping a disorderly house in the Haymarket. A number of witnesses proved the character of the house, and some of the " unfortunates" who frequented the place informed the judge that the prisoner used to charge very high for her apart ments, and that she also used to insist on receiving five shillings out of every sovereign they received in her house. The prisoner said the whole of the witnesses for the prosecution bad not spoken the truth, and in sisted on some witnesses being examined to support her assertion. The first called was a Mrs. Claxton, a young widow, who said she had resided some time with the prisoner, and always thought her a very nice and respectable person. Another young lady, occupying apartments at the top of the house, was called, and she said " her aunt," the prisoner, al ways took the greatest care to have none but quiet people. A " professional lady," another lodger, was also called to the respectability of the house. The Assistant Judge, after hearing her, told her he had a great mind to commit her to gaol. The prisoner vehemently protested her respectability. The jury returned a verdict of guilty, and the Assistant Judge told her her case was bad enough, as it had been proved, but she had made it worse by imputing perjury to everybody. The " com mission," or whatever it was called, that she exacted, and thus pillaged the poor objects who frequented her house, was detestable. Ile then sentenced her to six mouths' imprisonment with hard labour. RailwAyb. Bristol and Exeter .... Caledonian Cambrian. Cork and 8and0n...... Cornwall Dublin k 13elfaat Juno Dun„Perth, & Ab.Junc W.London, bcrip Do. Glasgow & S. Western, Great Eastern, Ord. stk.l Do. E. Angl. et. No. 21 ()Treat North of Scotland , Great Northern Do. A stock • • Do. B stock Do. New, is. at 25 pm and W. 01 Ireland 'tit. Western -Original Do. 6. Val. Rail. gua. Do. South \Vales . Do. W. Ilid.—Oxford' 1)o. Newport Do. Hereford Lanc,ohire ,t; Yorkshire London and Black:cap Lou., Brigh., c S Coast I on., (hat., and Dover Do. Metrop. Ex. A Lou. .1; .North Wester Lon. lz South Westeru, Shet., Lincoln lietropolit an Do. New Do. Extension.-- .lletroyolitan District. 1.)o. do. do. Do. and St. John'ttli Aidtand Do. .G 9 Share Do, Birrain.. Dsrb) tild Kent .. . North 13ritish Do. Ed., Pth., & Dun Nth. Eastern—Berwick Do. G.N•E purohsat Do. Leeds Do. York Do. Carlisle Do. Stock. & Darling Do. do. 1860-51 . North London Do. do. 1864 5 Do. do. 1866 North Staffordshire• N. & S. W. Junction Scottish Central Scot. N. E , Aber. stock Do. Scot, Mid. stock Shropshire Union South Devon South Eastern Staines, Wok., & Wok 'Pad Vale Do. C s ale of Neath Waterford & Kilkenny Waterloo & Whiteha I West Cornwall COLONIAL GOVICUNDIENT SECUILITIIO6. 'British Columbia, 6 per cent., De 0.31,1872 100 Can.Gov.6p.c.Ja.&July 1877-81 'Do 6p o Feb. & Aug 1:.0 100 102 Do. sp. c. Mar. & Sept 100 100 102 Do. sp. o. Jan. & July 100 86 87 $7 Do. sp. c. Inscribed sk 100 85 87 Cape G.llope, 6 p.c. 1873 100 103 105 Uo.Apl.&001.1890-1900 100 107 1(9 Do. do 1880-91 100 106 105 Do. Jan.&July, 18p-01 100 Its 107 Do. 5 per cent. 15 April and 15 Oct., 1900 lOO 26 27 Ceylon, Nov. 1878,6 p.c lOO 110 111 Do. 1872, do lOO 105 107 Mauritius, 6p. o, 1873, Jan. and July Do. 1878 .. Do. 1882, May 15, N0v.16 100 107 100 Do. 1805, Feb. & Aug.. 100 109 ill Natal qov. 6 per cent.. 100 104 105 N.B.Gov.6p.o.Js..&July 100 99 10 Jl. S.W. Gov.s p•c.,1866,100 Do. 5 P.C. 1871 to 1876 1 100 98 99 Do. 5 p.c. 1888 to 1896 100 054 964 954 6 New Zealand, 6p. cent 100 Do. 5 per cent.... ... 100 98 99 93/ Nova Scotia Gov. 6p. c sterling, 1875 l9O 102 104 Queensland Gov. 6p. c lOO 103 105 103 24 Aus.Gov. 6 p,o. 1868-9 100 - - Do. 1878 & upwards llO 110 111 Vio,Gov. 6 p.c. Ja &July 100 Do. do. April & Oot lOO 110 112 1121 YOSSESSIONS. tot) Atlantic &St. Lawrence all 61 60 et 801n.,Baroda,.teen.11 1 . 100 103 104 103 gu. 6 per cont... 20 Do. F shares lO P 204 Buffalo & Lake Huron all 34 4 10 Do. Preference too f [luff.,Brant, &Goderich 6 p.c. 1872-3-1 WO 68 71 st Calcutta &S. E., lim lOO at .Jape Town & Dock, gu lOO 18 52 100 Demerara, 7 p.c. per. p, all 99 102 St East Bengal, gu., sdo 100 104 4 165 1 at East Indian, gu. p.c. 100 119 110 1091 20 Do. .1 Extension at 4 ,randTrunkof Canada 100 151 IN 15} 100 Do. Equip. Mort, Bonds 1 charge 6 p.o all 78 62 100 Do. let Pref. Bonds all 43 45 100 Do. do deferred all 100 De. 2d Pref. Bonds all 3 3 3 5 100 Do. do. deferred 100 Do. 3d Pref. stook all 27 29 100 Do. do. deferred all 100 Do. 4th Pref. stoo: 100 Do. do. deterred st Gt. India Pen. gua. sp.c lOO 109 110 102 9 3 it.. Gua. 5 per cent lB 14 2 20 Do. New gua. sp. o 6 16 2 o at tit. South of India gua. 5 per cent at D‘,. 4f per cent lou 91 16 :at Do . 204 reat Wes. of Canada all 164 161 161 204 Do. New all -- tOO Do. 6p. is ILL".s. pay. 1873 all 98 100 100 Do. 54 do. pay. 1877-8 all 91 91 st Madras, gua. 5 p.o 100 100 102 1(3 s 2 2 865 5 84 8 0 0 ttt t 0 t t (.).)oDDicouoo pp ei D d. nl o o . o edpdp . : &j:eeu 44 } lll l l l . ' th i . iho d f d ia. t ib o . o u h i :kb:: . Extension ..cn..d,o 111 : I s i 0 00 5 ;0) I:I:0 81 ' 0 1 : 9 44 3 1111 0000 99 : 5 :11 1 1 It llelb. Cor p. C. Bnds lOO 4 4 4 lUt} at N.11.1.C . da.6p0 latpths 1 100 83 85 et Do.lndus St.Flot 'l' l l 10 1 0 i I B * 7 4 89 P *** , Cam. Consol. Gold, lira Chiver ton Clifford Amalgamated Devon G. Cone. (Taoist Drakewalls East Bassett (Illogan) 'East Caradon 4.:ast Carn Brea `East Grenville East Gunnislake East Loved E. WI Russell (Tavietk Gam.Sz StAubyn(Gweu. Great Laxey, limited Great South Tolgus Great Wheal Busy..." 1;. Wheal Vor (Helst , .n Grenville lierod's Foot •••• El ingston D0wn5...... Margaret (Uny Lelant Marke Valley tlwyndy iron Ore, 11w Ni C. 9 S ton North :oak ear N. Wh Bassettallogan North Wheal Crotty Prosper United Pr vvidruce ,Uny Lelant S. Caradon (St. Cleer) south Condurrow S.Wheal Fran. (Mogan Stray Park . Tln Croft Vigra and Clogan, Um %V est Bassett (Mogan W. Caradon (Liskeard i West Chi rerton West Seton Wheal Bassett ( Mogan Wheal Buller (Redruth Wheal Mary Ann (Men Wheal Seton Wheal Trelawney (Lie BRITISII HIM 3 4 54 84 43S 445 t 10 12 4 5 2 24 14 2 I 8 9 14 2 4 5 17 18 18 19 11 1j 38 40 21 21 6 8 6 61 21 11 60 70 5 7 2 3 2 25 29 31 380 400 i I 375 424 4 9 13 14 I it 10 12 67 69 195 205 85 95 16 19 18 20 85 90 7 9 PREFERENCE S WARES. Great Eastern, E. Counties EL, No. 2,761 rICICFNILENCB titiAtusa AND STOCKS. Great Northern 5 per cent. irrd, 100 LINES LEASED AT FIXED RENTALS. Lancaster and Carlisle, 215 Vale of Neath, 91 FORE/GN ItAILWPAYr. ArittiTTp and Rotterdam, si Rana And San Francisco, gus. 7 treat Luxembourg, 9j per cent., Ili San Paulo, Lim., gua. 6 per cent.,lll} South Austrian and Lombardo Venetian, 15 FOREIGN MINES. FArtUlll, lim , I Frontino and uoiivia Gold. lim., 1 St. John del Itey,llm 15f BANES. Agra, lim., A, 10i Anglo Egyptian, lira., 19 Chartered Bank of India, Australia. and Chin►, 18} Chartered Uer. of India, London, and Chins, 29 Consolidated, lim., City, 121 English, Scotch, and Australian Chartered, lii London and Brazilian, lira., 12 Imperial Ottoman, 91 London and County, 52i London Joint Stock, 33 London and I% estminster, 68 f National Provincial of England, Ditto, d and 3d lama, 371 Union of Australia, 50a • - 511SC1CLLANMOUS. Anglo American Telegraph, 201 Atlantic Telegraph, 62,i Ditto, 8 par cent., 1081 Bombay Gas, lim., 4f City of Moscow Gas, lim. 9 Credit Foncier of Engianit, lien., 3 1-16 Crystal Palace, 22 f Egyptian 0 per Cent., Viceroy Loan, gua. by Egypt. Govt 89i Ditto Scrip, I Fore-street Warehouse, lim., 101 Gen. Credit and Discount, um.. 6 International Financial society, Lim., 3 1-16 Madras Irrigation and Canal (guaranteed 5 per cent. by Government). 1021 Mauritius Land, Credit, and Agency, lira., 1 1-16 Panama. New Zealand and Aus. H. Mail., 4 Peninsula and Oriental iteatn, -- Dito, new, 1867, 51 Rio de Janeiro City Improvements, 17i South Australian Land. 36 Submarine Telegraph, • -- • Ditto, Scrip, f Telegralh Construct. and Maintenance, lim., 131 United Kingdom Tel graph Co., Um., 4 Ditto, 10 par cent pf., 7 Viceroy of Egypt (Mortgage) Loan) 741 COAL rARKET. at the Close, Price per To sd a d Haswell l7 6 I Thorpe l5 0 Hetton lArylarn Hawthorn l5 0 Eden Main West Hartley Hetton Lyons ........ 15 0 1 Hartlepool l6 0 Braneepeth Cannel... 17 6 Tees Haugh Liall lO 6 luuritalisits.imi• in 15 P MEETING OF THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY. The following appeared in our Latest Edition of yesterday evening:— In accordance with a circular addressed by Mr. Dis raeli to his supporters, there was a considerable muster of Conservative M.P.'s at his official residence in Downing-street. The meeting was fixed for 2.30, but be fore that time a large number of members hat' come down, attracted by the curiosity which they felt with respect to the new Premier's policy. They came down in rapid suc cession, some on foot, some in cabs, and some in their car riages. Mr. Disraeli himself drove down in a brougham. The public seemed to take little interest in the matter, and there were very few people waiting to see the Ministe r or the members arrive. Among those present we noticed the following :—Col. Barttclot, Lord J. Manners, Messrs. Beecroft, Hubbard, Egerton; SirW. Stirling Maxwell, Col. Dunne, Lord Claud Hamilton, Mr. Cobbold, Sir H. Edwards, Mr. E. Karslake, Sir M. Ridley, Messrs. Hen niker, Mowbray, Laird, Waldron, Freshfield, Cornwall Legh, Cumming Bruce, Garth, and Kekewich ; Sir G. Stucley, Lord Stanley, Messrs. McKenna, Walpole, and Sykes, Sir W. Verner, Admiral Duncombe (who, however, left again before the meeting began), Mr. Malcolm, Sir J. Pakington, Right Hon. J. W. Henley, Lord R. Montagu, Mr. H. Paull, Mr. Goodson, Colonel Sturt, Colonel Knox, Mr. W. Knight, Mr. Ormsby Gore, Earl of Mayo, Sir John Karslake, the Solicitor-General, &c. Mr. DISRAELI was received with great cheering. He began by a touching allusion to the circumstances under which they were met, especially to the cause of the retirement of Lord Derby. He paid a feeling tribute to the abilities of the late Premier, to the • services his lordship had rendered to the country, and to the personal kindness which he had always evidenced towards himself. In succeeding Lord Derby as Premier, it was most consolatory to himself, as he knew it would be satisfactory to the meeting, to know that he would still have the benefit of his lordship's counsel and advice. He expressed a very warm hope that his lordship would soon be able to resume his place in the House of Lords. With respect to the future, the Conservative party, Mr. Disraeli observed, must hear in mind that it was in a minority. There were difficult and important questions before the country, and they must by no means expect smooth sailing. The cordial reception which they had that day given him and the other members of the Government inspired him with the belief that they would have their hearty support. In times past they had achieved successes when in a minority, and he had no doubt they would be able to do so again. Mr. Disraeli then referred to the leading questions of the day, including the Scotch and Irish Re form Bills and the great question of Ireland generally. With regard to the Reform Bills, he believed by mutual forbearance of both parties the Government would be able to bring both to a satisfactory issue. On thespecial Irish questions, those relating to land and to the Church, Mr. Disraeli spoke very guardedly. Confessing the diffi culties of the subject, he said the Government were prepared to treat Ireland in a liberal spirit. He did not commit the Ministry to any definite policy, but was understood to say that the Earl of Mayo would state what the Government were prepared to do in replying to the motion of Mr. Maguire, which would be satisfactory to the party, and he hoped to the country. He did not consider that the difficult questions connected with Ireland should be entered upon at that meeting, but he trusted that the statement to be made in the House of Commons by the Earl of Mayo would be satisfactory to the country when it came to be fully explained. Mr. Disraeli concluded by thanking the gentlemen present for the kindness with which they had received him, and expressed confidence that as a united party the Conservatives had nothing to fear. On his part he assured them that the Government would, as far as possible, anticipate and treat on Conservative principles the great questions which must still arise. One of those to which he referred was the dis tribution of seats. Mr. Disraeli resumed his scat amid gene ra l c h eer ing, having spoken for about 35 minutes. During the delivery of his speech he was frequently interrupted by cheering. Sir JOHN Tnom.orE followed. He fully endorsed what had fallen from the First Lord of the • Treasury. —{cheers)—with respect to the services of Lord Derby, and expressed the satisfaction felt by those around him that they were still to have the benefit of his lordship's advice and assistance. In his opinion Mr. Dis raeli was the natural successor of Lord D er b y to t h e leader ship of the party, and he (Sir J. Trollope) assured Mr. Disraeli that the same confidence which had hitherto been reposed in him would be continued. He rejoiced to see the unanimity which prevailed. (Cheers.) Sir STIRLING MAXWELL, Ba rt., rei terated the sentiments of the member for South Linco lnsh ire. He was especially gratified to learn that Lord Derby would s till ren d er the party his assistance. Relieved from th e cares an d r:sponsibilities of office, there was reason to hope that his lordship would rapidly regain his strength, and be able to resume his place in the House of Lords. There he trusted they would soon hear again the eloquence for which the noble lord had been so distinguished. Before the close of the meeting, which took place at five minutes 30 three, the number present estimated between IGO and 170. No question was put by any gentleman, and the meeting was marked by entire unanimity. Mr. Disraeli's speech was cheered at almost every sentence. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT HOUSE OF LORDS-LAST EYENINCI. The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack at five o'clock for the first time since his appointment. PRIVATE BUSINESS. The Cork and Kingsale Junction Railway, and Rath kcal° and Newcastle Junction Railway Bills were read a second time. STATEMENT OP THE NEW ADMINISTRATION. The Earl of MALMESBURY said that he had to in form their lordships that the Earl of Derby had last month r esigned, and her Majesty had commanded Mr. Disraeli , to form an administ ra ti on as soon as possible, not, as he had been reported t o h ave sa id "if possible." That statement, however, was per h aps na t u ral under the cir cumstances. Ho h a d now to announce that that object had been effected, and so small were the changes that he would almost call it the same Cabinet, with almost the same policy, Lord Derby having been informed through out of all the measures which had been carried out. It would bo their duty to carry out the ques tion of Reform, and Reform Bills in Ireland and Scotland would be carried out. It had been their misfortune to enter office at a moment when a new policy was necessary in Ireland. He would not state exactly what that policy would be, but it would be to remove all grievances and anomalies, maintaining at the same time the integrity of the Constitution. Earl RUSSELL said that ho must protest against a Government which professed ono thing and meant another. For three years the Government had protested againss any alteration in the franlise, but now they had adopted other measures, therefore he would say that they stated ono thing and meant another, and therefore he thought no confidence could be placed in such a Govern ment. The Duke of MARLBOROUGH was surprised to hear that the noble lord had made such a statement. When the Government of Lord Derby came into office, they meditated a larger measure of reform than oven the noble lord opposite, and they at last carried an extensive mea sure boldly, and without any disguise. (Hear, hoar.) Earl RUSSELL said that he would allude to a passage in a speech which ho had made as to the passing of the last Reform Bill, which passage did not accuse the mea sure as a piece of hypocrisy, as Sir Robert Peel's conduct bad been termed. (Hear, hear.) It was termed educa tion. He alluded to the passage in the Right Hon. Mr. Disraeli's speech,in which he stated that he had been seven years educating his party as to the principles of reform, and by this means he hed induced them to bring in the late measure, but he (the noble lord) could not forgot the indignant protest of Lord Carnarvo u on t h e matter, an d he still contended that a Government which would take the course the late Government had taken was not cunChe.ancery Despatch de serving of confidence. The subject then dropped_ hhweealCs:aruebiitdcoafsecondAppeal Departments t (Extra Receipts) Bill was read BillTiatch of Business) a second time. CORRESPONDENCE AS TO RECALL OF GOVER NOR OF VICTORIA. •In answer to Lord Sommuviun, Lord MALMESBURY stated that the papers relative to this matter would be laid on the table in a few days. LAND TENURE (IN IRELAND) BILL. In answer to the Earl of MALIKESBu R y, The Marquis of CLANRICARDE consented to post pone the second reading of this bill toThursday next. The house then adjourned. HOUSE OF COMIONS—LAsr EVENING. The &TAXER took the chair at four o'clock. A considerable number of persons gathered together in Palace-yard to see Mr. Disraeli make his first appearance in his new capacity of Prime Minister. At 27 minutes past 4 he appeared on foot. The Premier walked at a pretty quick pace, escorted by four policemen. There was some cheering, especially on the part of a few M.P.'s who Were waiting at the entrance oft ho hall. METROPOLITAN TRAMWAY BILL. Ou the motion for the second reading of this bill, Mr. H. LEWIS moved its rejection. It was one that would create the greatest incou ccnience, and the rate payers of the metropolitan p aris hes would bo called upon he moved plan was m os t objectionable, that the bill b e rea d a to repair all the damage occ asion ed by the laying down of these f tramways. ays. mason T h h e second time that day six months. Mr. SEELEY said it was much to be regretted that opposition had been raised to this bill, which simply pro posa to lay _traulWays clown i 4 vari9w3 streets Qt the metropolis. There would be no obstruction to the ordi nary traffic, and it was competent for the promoters to break up the roads in the metropolis, and that the ex penses of putting them in repair would not be thrown on the ratepayers, as the persons interested in this bill were bound to put in order all the roads disturbed. The tramways would be of the greatest use to the public. The trams would not in the least degree prove obstruc tive to any description of vehicles now travelling on tho roads. The principle had been found most successfully to facilitate and cheapen traffic, and therefore he hoped the house would read the bill a second time. He thought it was altogether a mistake to say that tramways would be highly dangerous. _ Mr. PEASE said tramways had been in use in America, and ho hoped the bill would at all events be allowed to pass a second reading. Mr. MELLOR opposed the second reading. Mr. HUGHES said that tramway travelling on the streets of the metropolis would be found to be a particular nuisanco or in any part of the country that he was familiar with, and therefore ho should vote against their intro duction into the metropolis. They were dangerous both to life and property. Mr. CRAWFORD objected to the second reading. The bill was rejected without a division. NEW MEMBER. The Marquis of Lons took the oath and his seat for Argyleshire. THE NEW PREHIER. At half-past four o'clock Mr. DISRAELI entered the house, and was received with loud cheers by a very crowded house. THE IRISH CHURCH. Mr. WHITE presented a petition from Brighton pray ing that the revenues of the Irish Church might be di verted and devoted to secular purposes. (Laughter and cheers.) 2.1.0 294 2.14.6' 3 1 2.14.0 8.3.0 3.9.0 11.7.6 58i 5.t7.0 POLICE INTELLIGENCE—This Day, MARLBOROUGII-STREET. PITY THE SORROWS OF A POOR OLD ACTOR. — James Lee, an elderly man, who seemed quite broken down with care, was charged before Mr. Knox with begging in Burlington Arcade. George. Smith, the beadle of Burlington Arcade, said that on the previous evening some gentlemen in the Arcade complained of the prisoner asking them for charity, and on his seeing the prisone r asking a gentleman to assist him he took him into custody. In answer to the charge, Lee said—l was not begging. I was merely stating my misfortunes to the gentlemen. I am a poor old, used-up actor. I was born in 1798, and served my time at the Coburg Theatre under the late Mr. Glossop, and when the late Mr. J. Plooke was the stage manager. I have performed a great deal in the provinces, and also in London theatres. My wife, who is younger than myself, has been for four months in the London Hospital under Drs. Cooper and Adams, and has undergone several operations, and will most probably be lame for life. The last engagement I had was at the Agricultural Hill with Professor Sanger ; and last winter I appeared as Pope Pius IX. in the " Congress of Monarchs." Since then Messrs. Sanger have done a little for me, and are making a subscription amongst their company with the view of assisting me in my dis tress. I have a prospect of getting a living shortly though a very humble one, for my wife and myself, and was only stating my case, being a few weeks behind in my rent when the officer came up. Mr. Knox—lf I discharge you, will you promise not to go to the place again ? Loe—l will. Mr. Knox—Then you are discharged. Lee—l am much obliged to you, sir. THAMES. MURDEROUS ASSAULT. --THE BLUE GATE FIELDS TIGRESS.—Mary Ann Mulcahy, an Irish woman, aged 39 years, whose husband is the landlord of several infamous houses, was brought before Mr. Paget for the second time, charged with committing a savage assault on Catherine Cronin. On Thursday morning, between the hours of one and two o'clock, a serious disturbance took place in Bluegate-fields, which is divided between the pa rishes of St. George-in-the-East and St. Paul, Shadwell, and is, without exception, the most ini quitous place in the metropolis. Robberies and outrages have been frequent there, and the pri soner and her husband have taken a leading part in many of the affrays. The prisoner is a violent and savage woman, and is known by the not very pleasant title of the tigress. She has been often imprisoned, but nothing is likely to check her savage propensities unless she is imprisoned for life. While the row was going on yesterday morn ing, she wielded a poker, with which she beat Cathe rine Cronin and cut her head open. The com plainant appeared in court with her head enveloped in surgical bandages. She was seriously wounded. She is a very disorderly and violent woman, and her two sisters who were examined are equally bad. Mr. Paget said he should dispose of this case at once, but he now gave notice that if these disgrace ful affrays continued in Bluegate-fields, he should send the offenders to a tribunal, where, if convicted, they would receive a much longer punishment than he could inflict. The prisoner was a violent, drunken, and savage woman, and she and her hus band lived on the vices and miseries of the most wretched people. The prisoner had been guilty of more than cne offence. The complain ant and her sister were persons of very little credit, and their evidence was full of contradic tions. There was no doubt the prisoner's furniture was broken, but there was one fact uncontradicted, that the prisoner had used a poker and inflicted serious wounds on the complainant. A more dis graceful brawl had never come under his notice, and he was only sorry he could not punish every one concerned in it. The prisoner was habitually savage and disorderly, and punishment had very little effect in diminishing her ferocity. He sentenced her to four months' imprisonment and hard labour in the House of Correction, and at the end of that time to find bail herself in £6O, and two responsible sureties of £3O each, to keep the peace and be of good behaviour to all her Majesty's for four months longer. There was a wild burst of feeling among the Irish in court for and against the prisoner when sentence was pronounced. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.—This Day. STREATHAM RACES—.Tiers DAY. (BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) NORBURY PLATE. Ace of Trumps 1 The Gaide 2 D unstaffnage 3 Six ran. Won by a head. VICTORIA CLUB BETTING—TiIIs DAY. CITY AND SUBURBAN. ICO to 8 agst Blinkhoolie (taken) 20 to 1 agst Nemea (taken) 33 to 1 agst Knight of the Garter (taken) 33 to 1 agst Cheltenham (taken) sto 1 agst Nemea, 1, 2, 3 (taken) sto 1 agst Blinkhoolie 1,2, 3 (taken) NOAHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES• 100 to 6 agst Lord Hastings (taken freely) 20 to 1 agst Beeswing (taken) 20 to 1 agst Wolsey (taken) 20 to 1 agst Lord of the Dales (taken) 20 to 1 agst Ackworth (taken) 25 to 1 agst Mandrake (taken) 25 to 1 agst Kettleholder (taken) CHESTER CUP. 15 to 1 agst Beeswing (offered) TWO THOUSAND. 4to 1 agst Rosicrucian (taken) 6 to 1 agst Paco (taken and offered) 7 to • 1 agst Formosa (taken and offered) 10 to 1 agst Typhoeus (taken) 100 to 7 agst Green Sleeve (taken) DERBY. 20 to 1 agst Suffolk (taken) 20 to 1 agst Blue Gown (taken and offered) 100 to 7 agst The Earl (taken and offered) LATEST BETTING AT THE ROTUNDA CLUB. CHESTER CUP. 100 to 4 agst Beeswing (taken freely) ROTUNDA CLUB AND comaissioN EXCHANGE, Three Doors from Blackfriars Bridge, Surrey Side, IS NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS. Annual subscription, Five Shillings. Applications for membership should be made to the Secretary, 3, Black riars-road RES FOR 1868. Cattorick Bridge l6 Lewes Spring T h irsk Curragh April 2l Newmarket Ist spring 27 Path Croydon Ist Summur 21. Harpention Epsom Summer Newton llatupton Newcastle 23 Bibury Club '23 Stockbridge Alexandra Park 3O RACING FIXT Bromley Spring 6 Durham Hendon O3 Newmarket Craven Knighton l4 Abergavcnny .,... 16 Chester 5 Winchester York Spring Doncaster Spring Salisbury West Drayton 1 Croydon 2d Summer 3 Manchester Ascot Summer 9 Beverley, Hull, and East Riding lO Windsor Summer NE. 111ARICETS—(2 his Day.) COLONIAL AND FOREIGN PRODUCE. SI:GAIL—There is rather a better tono is rho market with more inquiry, but at the opening the business done is trifling. COFFEE.—Quotations are not altered, and the demand, as before, is confined to the bettor qualities. TEA.—FOr scented teas tkere is still a good inquiry, but generally the market is quiet, increased arrivals rendering buyers more cautious. CORN. The trade in its general features continues without variation. Demand in general is quiet and prices rather favouring buyers. From the country markets the reports quote wheat the turn lower, but with rather more inquiry in some markets at the close. At Mark-lane this morning there was only a moderate attendance, and purchases were made sparingly. English wheat was held for Monday's terms, at which only small parcels were sold, the demand being confined to beet qualities. Foreign wheats were not pressed for sale, but the mar; ket was dull, and purchases wore mado only for pressing orders at the previous currency. The flour trade ruled quiet at late rates. TALLOW. The market is quiet, without change in prices. M COTTON. arket opens quietly. 'Sales probably about 10,000 bales. Bank of England Returns,—Last Evening. An Account, pursuant to t cap. 32, for the week ending ISSUE DEF :he Act ith and Bth Victoria, Vednesday, March 4, 1868. ' &RIME:ST. Notes issued .....£34,974,270 GoverninL Debt E 11,015,100 Other Securities 3,:181,900 Gold Coin and Bullion ~270 Silver Bullion £34,974,270 £31,974,270 BANKING D. TARTMENT. Governmt. Secu rities(including Dead Weight Proprietors' Capi tal £14t ,610, 553,000 litm Public Deposits (including Ex chequer, Sav ings' Banki, Comniiisione , rs of National Debt, and Div. Accounts ..... 4,708,017 Other Deposits.. 19,913,829 Seven Days and other ..... 557,06 Z Annuity) .... £13,268,079 Other Securities 17,511,714 Notes 11,380,890 Gold and Silver Coin £13,322,690 --, £13,322,6CE ick- ring, rhea rts. rker, from from )ecie very, , 821 1183 nglo. Share, 20 st et 100