The Sun. — London, England, 1845-05-23 00:00:00

NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS. The THIRD EDITION of THE SUN of yesterday evening, contained — The conclusion of the day's proceedings before the different Railway Committees of the House of Commons. The state of the Betting at Tattersall's. The Parliamentary Intelligence of the Evening, being a full report of the Proceedings in the Honise of Lords up to a Quarter Wore Seven o'clock. RAILWAY NEWS. Suiscribers and others interested in Railways will find a FULL ACCOUNT of the PROCEEDINGS before the RAIIWAY COMMITTEES in the THIRD EDITION of THE SUN, reported up to the CLOSE of EACH DAY. Sun-office, 112, Strand. Now ready, VOL. VIII. of LIVES — of the QUEENS of ENGLAND. BY AGNES STRICKLA.ND. Comprising the Lives of Henrietta Maria, Consort of Charles 1., and Catherine of Draganza, Consort of Charles 11. N.B. New and Revised Editions of the First Seven Volumes are also now ready, price 10s. 6d. each, bound, with Illustrations. " These volumes have the fascination of a romance, united to the integrity of history."—Times. Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street. Now ready, in 3 vols., D'ISRAELI'S NEW WORK, " SYi3IL ; or, THE TWO NATIONS." Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlboreugh-street. To be had of all Booksellers, and at all the Libraries. NEW WORK BY THE HON. RICHARD RUSH, (The American Plenipotentiary) Immediately in Bvo., A RESIDENCE AT THE COURT OF SECOND SERIES. Comprising Incidents, Official and Personal, from 1819 to 1825 Amongst the former. NEGOCIATIONS on the OREGON QUES TION, and other unsettled questions, between the United States and Great Britain. By RICHARD RUSH, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipo tentiary from the United States during the above years. Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street. Publisher in Ordinary to her Majesty. LONDON. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE. TO-MORROW EVENING, Will be performed for the first time these two years, Donizetti's opera entitled LINDA DI CHAMOUNI. Linda, Mddle. Castelan (her first appearance in that character); Maddalena, Mddle. Bellini ; Pierotto, Mddle. Brambilla; Antonio, Sig. Fornasari ; n Pretetto del Villaggio, Lablache ; Il Marchese di Boisfleury, Sig. F. La blache ; L'lntendente del Fendo, Sig. Dia Fiori ; and Carlo Visconte di Serval, Sig. Mohan! Between the Acts the Danseuses Victimises will appear iffsorne of their favourite Pas.'' To conclude with LA ESMERALDA. La Esmeralda, Mdlle. Carlotta Grisi ; Fleur de Lys, Madame Petit Stephan ; Phoebas de Chateupers, M. St. Leon ; Pierre Gringolre, M. Perrot. applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Bea office, Opera Colonnade. Doors open at Seven ; to commence at Half-past Seven o,Clock. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The Nobility, Subscribers, and the Public are respectfully informed, that there will be an Extra Night (not included in the Subscription), ON THURSDAY, MAY 29, When will be performed Donizetti's Opera, DON PASQUALE. Norina, Madame Grist ; Dr. Malatesta, Sig. Fornasari ; Ernesto, Sig Mario ; Notary, Sig. Dal Fiort ; and Don Pasquale, Sig. Lablache. The Danseuses will appear in some of their favourite Pas, and in two New Pas, " Pas Orientate," and " Le Polka" (being their Last Appearance but Three). To be followed by the Last Act Act of LINDA DI CHAMOUNI. In which Madame Castellan, Mdlle. Brambilla, and Sig. Moriani will appear. To be succeeded by various Entertainments in the Ballet Depart ment, in which Mdlle. Carlotta Grisi, Mdlle. Lucile Grahn, and Cerito, will appear. To conclude with an entirely New Grand Ballet, in Five Tableaux, with New Scenery, Dresses, and Decorations, entitled ROSIDA ; 01i, LES MINES DE SYRACUSE. Rosida, Mdlle. Cerito ; Alman, M. St. Leon ; The Queen of the Mines, Mdlle. Moncelet ; Torbern, M. Di Mattia. Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Pit Tickets to be made at the Opera-cifice, Colonnade, Haymarket. Doors open at Seven; the Opera to commence at Half-past Seven. TITF.ATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE. THIS EVENING Will be repeated an entirely new and Original Opera, entitled THE ENCHANTRESS. The Music composed by M. W. Balfe ; the Libretto, by M. de St. Georges and Mr. Bunn. Mr. Balfe will, on this occasion, preside in the Orchestra. Don Sylvio, Mr. W. Harrison ; Ramir, Mr. Borrani ; Duke d'Aquila, Mr. Weiss; Nugnez, Mr. H. Horncastle; Stella, Madame Anna Thillon. To conclude with the Second Act of the celebrated Ballet of LA GISELLE. The Duke of Silesia, Monsieur Silvaln ; Giselie, Millie. Weiss. Dress Circle, is ; Boxes, 5s ; Pit, 3s ; Gallery, 2s ; Upper Gallery, Is. Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets, may be obtained of Mr. John Par sons, at the Box-office of the Theatre. THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET. LESSEE, MR. B. WEBSTER. THIS EVENING Will be repeated a New and Original Comedy, by Douglas Jerrold, entitled TIME WORKS WONDERS. Goldthumb, Mr. W. Farren ; Felix Goldthumb, Mr. Charles Mathews ; Bantam, Mr. Buckstone ; Miss Bessy Tulip, Madame Vestris ; Florentine, Miss Fortescue ; Miss Tucker, Mrs. Glover ; Patty, Mrs. Humby. After which, a New Grand Classical Extravaganza, entitled THE OOLDE{ FLEECE. Principal Characters by Messrs. C. Mathews, J. Bland, Madame Vestris, and Miss P. Horton. To conclude with A KISS IN THE DARK. Mr. Selim Pettibone, Buckstone. Private Boxes, Two Guineas and One Guinea and a-Halt each. Tickets and Places to be had of Mr. I. T. Archer at the Box-office, from Ten till Five o'clock. THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE. THIS EVENING Will be performed PAUL PRY. Paul Pry, Mr. Wright ; Grasp, Mr. 0. Smith ; Mrs. Subtle, Mrs. Yates ; Phcebe, Miss Woolgar. After which the MYSTERIOUS STRANGER. To conclude with THE PRETTY GIRLS OF STILBERG. Ernest, Mr. Webster, in which he will give his celebrated personation of the emperor Napoleon ; Margot (her original character) Madame Celeste. PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET. LESSEE, MR. J. M. MADDOX. THIS EVENING Will be performed THE HONEYMOON. Duke Aranza, Mr. Wal lack ; Rolando, Mr. Walter Lacy ; Juliana, Miss Cushman ; Volante, Mr 9. Stirling. To conclude with a New Drama, entitled THE CHEVALIER ST. GEORGE. The Chevalier St. George, Mr. Wallack ; The Countess, Mrs. Stirling. Stage Manager, Mr. H. I. Wallack ; Stage Director, Mr. Emden ; Machinist, Mr. Edmund Bradwell. THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM. UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MRS. KEELEY. First Week of another New Burlesque. Brilliant Success of " Our New Governess" every Evening. THIS EVENING Will be performed an Original Comedy, entitled OUR NEW GOVERNESS. Characters by Messrs. F. Mathews, Wigan, Turner, Stanton, and Keeley ; Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Grove, Miss Arden, and Mrs. Keeley. Previous to whieh a New Farce, called A GOOD NAME. Cha racters by Messrs. F. Mathews, Stanton, Mrs. Woollidge, and bliss Dawson. To concludo with an entirely New Operatic, Dramatic, Chivalric, Fairy, Romantic Burlesque, entitled CINDERELLA. The Principal Characters by Mr. Keeley, Mr. A. Wigan, Mr. Frank Mathews, Mr. J. W. Collier, Mrs Keeley, Miss Villar a Miss Fairbrother, Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Grove, Miss Howard, &c The Box-office is open daily, under the :direction of Mr. Grogan faom Ten till Four. MR ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.-FRENCH PLAYS. YositiyelilheLast Night but Two of Mdlle. Plessy's and Monsieur Regnier's Performances. THIS EVENING will be performed LE MARIAGE DE FIGARO ; on, la Folle Jonrnee. Figaro, Monsieur Regnier ; Le Comte Almaviva, Mons. Oudinot ; Susanne, Mdlle. Plessy ; La Comtesse Almaviva, Mdlle. Y. Forgeot. Boxes, 6s. ; Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Amphitheatre, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s. Doors Irvin be opened at Seven o'clock, and the Performances commence la Half-past. NEW STR.A.ND THEATRE. THIS EVENING, 3Vill be performed a new Drama, entitled LONDON BY NIGHT. 1!f Bob Smith, Mr. John Webster ; Ned Bloomfield, Mr. H. Lee • Jack' Buffer, Mr. 11. Hall; Caroline Crippsi, Miss Harriet Walcott; Mrs. :grown, Mrs. H. Lee ; Ellen Bloomfield, Mis; Hamilton. Alter which, a Ballet de Dance, entitled LE MEDICIN DU PAYS; or, THE DOCTOR DOSED. d ire e, Mr. n. Harvey ; Dr. Souflel,. )Ir. T. Ridgway ; Dame Seuflet, Mr. Thompso To be followed by a new Burlesque Extravaganza, called ROBIN SON CRUso_E ; or, the ADVENTURES of a FRIDAY. Robinson Crusoe, Mrs. C.. Horn, Jun. ; Martyn Crusoe, Mr. Thompson ; Fri day, Mr. IL Hall ; Whitm nda, Miss Hamilton. 'fu conclude with an original Farce, entitled CLAIRVOYANCE. Mr. Phthisics, Mr, Romer; Rose the Romp, Katty O'Carroll, and Muse Behnour, by :Miss H. Walcott Boxes, 3s. ; half-price, Is. Gd. Pit, Is. 6d.; half-price, Is. Gallery, 6d. ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. PR(RBIETOR, MR. W. BATTY. GRAND MORNING PERFORMANCES. To-day and during the week, the GODOLPHIN ARABIAN; or the Race Horsa of the Desert. in compliance with the wish of several influential and fashionable parties, and in order to accommodate those who, residing at a dis tance, are prevented from visiting the nightly representations at the Amphitheatre, as well as with a view to the gratificati9n of the 'uvanile members of families, Mr. BATTY has concluded an arrange ment with Mons. Tournaire for FOUR DAY PERFORMANCES, Introducing the entire troop of French Equestrians. These per formances will take place on every THURSDAY, commencing on the 22d and 29th May, June 5 and :2. DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY THEATRE. Entirely New Entertainments, and re-engagement of the World's Wonder, who, having recovered from his late accident, will perform sonic New and Astonishing Feats. THIS EVENING Will be performed a New Local Drama, entitled THE OLD FLEETE PRISON ; or, The Widow and her Suitors. Splendidly appointed and supported by the Entire Company. To be followed by a New Melodrama, entitled THE SECRET FOE ; To conclude with THE GYPSEY FARMER ; or Jack and Jack's Brother. Supported by Messrs. Hicks, Honner, Cowell, Mrs. H. Yining, Mrs. Hughes, Miss Martin, &c. or, The Mason of Abbeville. Places and Private Boxes to be had of Mr. Kerschner, at the Box office, from Eleven to Four. ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. THIS EVENING Will be repeated a New and Original Nautical Drama, entitled THE YELLOW ADMIRAL ; or, The Perils of the Battle and the Breeze. Supported by the whole Company. After which a musical romance entitled the DAUGHTER of the MEGIMENT ; or the Child of Glory. To conclude with an entirely New and Original Drama, entitled THE OLD TOLL HOUSE ; or, The Carrier and his Dog. In which Idesers. Cony, Blanchard, and the Dog Hector will perform. A DIFFERENT SUBJECT EACH SEASON I—GRAND FETES. Exhibition Rl C N o c lo E ssal Pictorial Representation suggested most Gracious MAJESTY ALBERT. Under the Patronage of her 11. R. H. PRINCE AL T S her the QUEEN DOWAGER, ROYAL SURREY ' c. 8" A magnificent -modelled LOGICAL GARDENS. Pr.'cle of Scotland and of Scotchmen Representation of EDINBURGH, the Boyantic Town," introducing the' Oldan the immortal Scott's "Mn Loc i, , as it formerly existed, the Calton and New Town, the Nor' Arthu."'s Seat, Salisbury Craggs, the Casntl Hill, Nelson's Monument, meet, tt. e Roy - al Institution, Holyreed Palace, e, Sir Walter Scott's Monu ' „ g i ng f e a,`ures of " Auld Reekie." and all the most inter - - The Proprietor had the honour of submitting the Model to his litoyal Highn. , ss Prince Albert, and he is deli g h ted kis most decide. and perfect approval, and from the to say it met with care which hoobserved s been in its execution, he snore than usual points it out as the }sappiest prodt.ction of Mr. Danson's pencil. The drawings made by Mr. Da.,.•tion on the spot, and present a bird's-eye view - were the principal object,' Of the Old and New Town, the Firth of Forth, &c. The PROMENAI CONCERTS, so decidedly popular at this Establishment, will this .season be on an unusually effective scale. Mr. GODFREY has been occuc 4 ed since the close of last summer, in com posing and arranging a varf,xl and pleasing succession of superior Novelties, which will be prodm'ed in rotation,l ncluding some Ori ginal Pieces by Foreign Composers, not yet performed in this country. At Dusk will take place the most extraordinary Exhibition of FIREWORKS ever attempted. The entire of the Gigantic Model will be Illuminated. The different devices In front of the houses, the Ores on the ;Calton Hill, Arthur's Seat, and the surrounding Moun tains, the illumination of Nelson's Monument, and all the rejoicings which took place on her Majesty's Visit will be accurately pour trayal. And, as a Finale, a grand Aquatic Royal and Patriotic Tableau, Fifty Feet in Height, will be exhibited in the centre of the lake ! The Portraits of her Majesty and Prince Albert, surmounted by Fame, and surrounded by emblems and other devices will be in _reduced. The Tableau designed and executed by Mr, Danson. Hr. Southby has been occupied for months in giving effect to this matchless and superb design which combined with the Faux D'Arti lice, the Sainte and Discharge of RocketS from the Castle and sur rounding heights, Will form the moat brilliant Pyrotechnic Display ever witnessed. Needing of the Carnivora, at half - past Four; Pelicans, &;., at ?SA ; Conant at Six; . and Pyrotechnic Display at Nine* _ ... .... Admission, Ons 6hilling. Arespectable Family in the Highlands can accommodate TWO or THREE BOARDERS. They live in a beautiful and romantic part of the country, where Fishing and Shooting can be obtained. A Gentleman, his wife, and son or daughter would be preferred. For references and further particulars, apply by letter, addressed J. C., 115, York-road, Lambeth. THE WEATHER.—SIIN OFFICE, MA.Y 23. THERMOMETER, Lowest, 40 ; Highest, 58; Noon, 55. BAROMETER, 29.92.—W1ND, N. Nom—The figures which follow the words "Lowest" and " Highest" denote the lowest and highest state of the Chermometer during the preceding twenty-four hours. All the other observations are made at noon. HIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY. Morning .. 39'tninutes after 2 I Evening .. 3 minutes after 3. •,0 •,- - • , 0e..,,, ce . , .4 „ . 5 ,11 Q U 1 . • MA, . s ii * ... 44 1i,;;;I, ~ , .44 , ..;.- • -)4, ..,-;,..- „, , \ , iv, ar ~ N i.., 1,-0,.-y.. 2 •m 0- "„,,A.,',/ifeastoruit, . : ,..., r , .....--, N Cgs iteitols LONDON, FRIDAY, MAY 23, 1845. The House of Commons did not make a House. The House of Lords met at Five o'clock. The Public Nuisances Bill was read a second time. Several petitions were presented on the subject of the Maynooth BilL The Marquis of CLANRICARDE explained that he had made inquiries into the conduct of the Sheriffs in admit ting the public to the condemned sermon in the case of locker, and had found that they had only followed the example of their predecessors ; at the same time, he thought the practice had better be discontinued. After a complaint (founded on a petition) made by Lord BROUGHAM of the inconvenience to which the in habitants of Newfoundland were subjected by having their letters from England transmitted via Halifax, and an explanation on the subject from Lord STANLEY, Lord BEAUMONT moved for certain papers relating to recent transactions in Greece, and made a lengthened statement of the history of recent transactions in that country. The Earl of ABERDEEN shortly replied, after which the Noble Lord (BEAumoNT) withdrew his motion. The LORD CHANCELLOR then moved the second read ing of the Charitable Trusts Bill, and in so doing ex plained at some length the bearings of the measure. After a short discussion, in which Lord COTTENHAM, Lord CAMPBELL, Lord ASHBURTON, and Lord ABLN• GER took part, the motion was agreed to, and the House adj ourned. "It is all very well," to use a familiar phrase, for the Established Church of this country to transpire through every pore, with a holy horror at the progress of hostile innovations in the shape of increased grants for the pur poses of Roman Catholic education at Maynooth and the building and endowment of new universities in Ireland for the benefit and instruction of the seven-eighths' Roman Catholic proportion of her whole people. It may be that the more orthodox Protestants in both Houses have reason for their alarms about the stability, not only of the Established Church, bat of its established faith, when they find that Unitarianism and Deism are emu lating, but with unequal energy or success, the ambitious strides of Popery. " A voice of wailing," raised by Sir ROBERT INGLIS in 'the House of Commons, not unnaturally awakens the responsive echoes of Exeter hall to the denunciations of STOWELL, or the valedictory apostrophes of Mr. PLUMPTRE. We have no doubt of the sincerity of such apprehensions, however we may dispute the assumptions on which they are founded. We entertain every respect fur the conscientious expression of hostility to these measures of relief and protection and educational provision to be granted at the instance of her MAJESTY'S Ministers to her MAJESTY'S Roman Catholic subjects of the sister kingdom ; although not even the extensive sympathy which this feeling of dis approbation and reluctance has awakened throughout the length and breadth of the land, can shake our opinion either as to the expediency of the enlarged grant to Maynooth, or of the imperfect understand ing of the subject on which so much animosity has proceeded. But giving the fullest measure of credit for the honesty of these scruples, let us be allowed to wonder at their inconsistency with the latitudinarian indulgence extended to the lax deportment in some, and the dereliction of duty in other, members of that Church establishment, as well by the general body of the laity as by its hierarchy and the inferior orders of its clergy. Before the cry of " anathema" is raised against the cor ruptions and the pollution of the Church of Rome, as the certain consequences that must follow in the train of intended aid to Maynooth, and large foundations and endowments of still more important establishments for the teaching and diffusion of the doctrines of Romanism ; why did not the " watchmen " of the Protestant Church righteously and manfully denounce the corruptions and deficiencies of their own host ? Within the last few years have there occurred no parallel examples of moral pravity to make good company for that which has been so lately the subject of examination before an ecclesiastically approved commission of investigation? Do people ima gine that the Rev. Mr. MONCHTON'S case is one suigeneris —singular and unmated ? It shall not be our invi dious task to open up recorded cases ; but we could well evoke from the records of the Spiritual Courts in Doctors' Commons, certain suits, in which clergymen of the Establishment were the defendants, that would somewhat still the cry, we suspect, about what the morals of that other clergy must be who recognise such class-books as " DEN'S Theology," or such text authorities as SANCHEZ'S " Lex ntatrimonii." But let these pass. We profoundly and sin cerely respect the Established Protestant Church, for it has, in its day, done good service to the cause of civil liberty and the rights of private judgment, in those evil times when their integrity was most endangered in this country. But whilst we would thus do full justice to the constancy of the seven bishops who bravely and piously withstood the tyrannous bigotry of the last of the STUARTS, we can afford to do justice to their ancient predecessors of the older faith, who as vigorously and valiantly, like Archbishop LANFRANC, braved the me naces, and defeated the aggressions of sterner and more determined despots of the blood of PLANTAGENET. And when we ; are thus unwittingly reminded of those haughty ages of English chivalry, of " fierce wars and faithful loves," in which the English peasantry, with all the oc casional suffering, spoliation, and even slaughter to which the contests of feudal ambition and kingly rapa city from time to time exposed them, were yet that stalwart race, whose good fare and varied sports and pastimes procured the appellation of the " merry Eng land" for their native land—we are also reminded of the English poor of the same ages. When we consider the wealth of our nobles, then, the State which the Crown maintained, and the large revenues of the Church, we may well marvel at the extreme paucity and comparative insignificance of the hostile risings on the part of our poor. Shall we be told of our ultra-Churchmen, our most inveterate anti-Romanists, our Maynooth-grant-execra tors, that that older Church was more exacting than the present Reformed Establishment in the amount of con tributions demanded from the laity ? Let us admit the fact. But how, then, did she disburse the larger funds thus surrendered to her ? Long before any general statute was passed for the compulsory relief and maintenance of the poor, she provided munificently, if not universally, fur their support. Her tithes she appropriated to this charity, to the poor, to the education of youth, and to the repairs of the chancels of churches. Well, the poor are now maintained by a tax levied on the whole people ; and to some considerable.extent popular education is provided for in a similar manner. Pro tanto the income of the hie rarchy and clergy of the Established Church are relieved from two heavy charges ; and the third is legally one to which the parochial community may be readily made liable, according to the modern reading of our Ecclesiastical lawyers, where you find a well-beneficed dean disin clined to discharge this sacred trust towards a sacred edifice, in the manner of his Romish predecessors in the same dignity. What is the case brought before the House of Lords by the Marquis of NORMANBY? A disgraceful one, we must say, to a high functionary of the Established Church. In a petition which he presents from the parishioners of Wokingham, in Berkshire, they complain that whereas the population of their parish (extending over 8,000 acres) is 4,000, are prevented from attending divine service in the parish church by reason of its dilapidated condition, especially as to the chancel ; and yet that they are singularly prevented from levying a rate upon them se l ves, for the purpose of repairing the church, by a f u ncti onary who is inhisow person the Rector, Patron, and Ordin ary o f the church,n and likewise Dean of Salisbury. The tithes of hi s in cumbency had been commuted for the modest sum of 1,6001. a year only ; and at the last renewal, he received a sum of 2,0001., although the annual rental in the King's Books appeared as 261. only. His curate's salary is 1501. only. Out of this, 40/ is contributed out of Queen Anne's Bounty. Owing to the circumstance of the Dean being the Ordinary also (that is, the incumbent being his own visitor), years had rolled on withuut any visitation being made, and the church had become so dangerously out of repair that the parishioners were afraid to assemble in it. (One would have thought the " Ordinary" must have been the very 'Venerable the Dean GIBBS of Walbrook I) A vestry, by unanimous vote, addressed the Dean, Ordinary, Patron, Rector of Wokingham Church, to cause the necessary reparations to be made. Mr. Ordinary referred them to his own lessee ; the lessee sent the case to his own architect, who, of course, reported the reparations to be not necessary, or at least not indispensable. Learned civilians were then applied to ; and they subscribed an opinion that the parishioners might repair the nave, the Rector dean the chancel, and that there might be a rate levied for these purposes with the consent of the parishioners, but not without it. The Dean was again applied to for his consent to this arrangement, but then it was found the lessee could only preserve the fabric "in its present state." On the strength of this quibble, the parishioners, disgusted with the Dean, were anxious to repair the nave ; but this object could not be accomplished, it was found, without tumbling down the remainder of the edifice. And so the 4,000 parishioners of Wokingham are without a church to assemble in, because they are blessed with this multiform parson, whose many offices and large income cannot expand his sense of duty to a level with that which was doubtless entertained by the now most despised of those among his predecessors, who were of the faith and the church which this very Dean and his pharisaical friends would, if they could, commit Maynooth "ad inferos," for nurturing and up holding ! The intelligence from Madrid is to the 15th inst. On that day the Senate was engaged in discussing the budget, and the other Chamber did not meet. The Bourse was closed on account of the feast of St. Isidore. The following paragraph appears in the Gibraltar paper of the 7th inst. : "We are happy to announce, that the treaty between Spain and Morocco was signed on the 6th inst., at Larache, by Sidi-Ben-Salem Ali, by M. Boramendi, Consul of Spain, and Mr. John Drummond Hay, the Consul-General of Eng land, in his capacity of mediator. The ratification of the treaty by the Emperor had been previously received." In the French Chamber of Deputies on Wednesday the discussion on the Great Northern Line was resumed, when the 13th clause was unanimously adopted. It is as follows:—" The Minister of Public Works is autho rised to open a credit of 13,000,000 f. for 1845, and of 6,000,000 f. for 1846, to cover the advance which the State may yet have to make for the completion of the road and the settlement of accounts." Three divisions took place on the question as to the time during which the concession of this line to a company Was to be limited. One Member proposed twenty-five years, another thirty-three, but both were negatived. The Chamber finally adopted forty-one years as the greatest length of time for which the concession of the Northern Railroad can be adjudi cated to a company ; it also fixed seventy-five years for the Creil and St. Quentin Railroad, and for the branch line from Fampoux to llazebrouck, adopted the preceding day. In the Chamber of Peers the President read five royal ordonnances raising to the dignity of Peers of France MM. DE RULIIIERE, LE SERGENT DE MONNE COVE, LECLERE, VINCENS ST. LAURENT, and the Mar quis LE RASCONO. According to the Constitutionnel, the Duke DE BROGLIE and Dr. LUSHINGTON have agreed on the terms of the new treaty for checking the slave trade. That journal says :—" It is stated that the Go vernment have just received by Capt. BOUET the news of the conclusion of the negotiations between the Duke DE BROGLIE and Dr. LUSHINGTON. The principal sti pulations of the convention that have been agreed to have for object, as we have already said, to substitute for the right of search, in its present form, the crea tion of two squadrons on the coast of Africa, to exercise an active and combined surveillance over the vessels of their respective nations and the slave markets held by the negro kings on different points of the coast. M. GUIZOT is to present a Bill on this subject to the Cham ber in a few days. After the session M. GUIZOT will again take a two months' leave of absence. It is said that on that occasion he will not have any one to take charge of his portfolio." The Commerce announces that a serious difference exists between the Prince DE JOINVILLE and Admiral MAcKAu, relative to the management of the navy. The Presse confirms the statement in these words; and adds that the Prince proposes to publish another essay on the navy, but chiefly on the steam war-ships. The New Gazette of Zurich states that the case of Dr. STEIGER was heard by the Superior Tribunal at ' Lucerne on the 17th. Dr. STEIGER made an eloquent defence, but the tribunal confirmed the sentence of death that had been pronounced upon him. The Three per Cents. closed on the Paris Bourse on Wed nesday at 86f. 25c. ; the New Loan, at 86f. 60c. ; the Five per Cents. at 121 f. 70c.; Orleans Shares, 1,247 f. 50c.; Rouen, 1,132 f. 50c.; Vierzon, 822 f. 50c. ; Havre, 921 f. 25c ; Avignon, 1,072 f. 50c.; Basle, 273 f. 75c.; Spanish Three per Cents., 41k. The following are the quotations for the new lines:— Orleans and Bordeaux, 235 f. premium ; Boulogne, 130 f. ditto; Troyes and Montereau, 72f. 50c; Paris and Lyons (Laffitte), 22f. 50c. ; ditto (Calon), lf. 50c. ; ditto (Ganneron), 10f. ; Northern line (Laffitte), 32f. 50c. ; ditto (Rosamel), 13f. 75c. ; Tours and Nantes (Mackenzie), 10f. 50c. ; ditto ( Drouil lard), par; ditto (O'Neill), 12f. 50c ; ditto (Jacques Lefevre), par ; Lyons and Avignon (Lecointe), 25f. ; ditto (Talabot), 35f. ; ditto (Compagnie Meridionale), 12f. 50c. ; Bordeaux and Toulouse (Mackenzie), 3f. 75c; ditto and Cette (Espe leta), 18E 75c. ; Creil and St. Quentin, lf. 50c. ; Paris and Strasburg (Ganneron), 15f. 25c. ; Dijon and Mulhouse, 4f. 25c. THE MAYNOOTH BILL.—The Morning Advertiser is sadly chop fallen at the unexpected result of the final division on this Bill, and well it may, after having spent so much labour in the cause. All its splendid leading articles have been thrown away. The blind, bigoted House of Commons would not listen to its charming, but perversely adhered to their first convictions. We do not wonder, therefore, that our respected Contemporary is driven to madness ; but, really, it is not fair to attack The Sun, which has been successful and con sistent in writing on this measure, which cannot be said of certain journals. At all events, something like fair play should be observed, and we should not be charged with assertions which we never made./ That journal says :—" Justice," according to The Sun, has been done to Ireland," while it gives a quotation from The Sun, immediately before this un tounded accusation, in these words We gladly re ceive this measure for its own sake, but above all we hail it as the harbinger of better things." Our respected Contemporary evidently does not know what harbinger means, for, throughout the whole of the article, we have neither stated, nor imputed in the most remote degree, that justice has been done to Ireland. It is a hopeless task to argue with a writer who does not understand English. TilE SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 23, 1645. bags Manilla went at 23s to 23s 6d per cwt, without certi ficate. COFFEE.—There has been a better demand for British Plantation. Jamaica mid coloury has been sold at 86s to 87s 6d per cwt, and low Trinidad 43s per cwt. Mocha Coffee has been sold. at 62s to 63s for good mid bold greenish clean garbled, and pea-berry 72s to 75s 6d per cwt. Ceylon has advanced, and 2,061 bags went at 45s to 60s. Some Planta tion went at 87s 6d to 88s. Padang realised 21s 6d to 22s per cwt. La Guayra brought 59s to 738 6d per cwt, and Dutch Company's Java 45s to 47s per cwt. Rica.—A good deal has been done in Bengal at lOs to 12s for ord to good mid white. SALTPETRE.-1,774 bags Calcatta realised 24s to 25s for 84 to per cent. refraction. SPICES.—A large business has been done in Pimento at 24d to 3d per lb. Malabar Pepper, 5,300 bags, partly sold at 3d to 3? E d per lb. TEA.—There has been a public sale of 16,444 packages, only 12,000 of which were sold. Gunpowder and Imperial were 2d to 3d per lb lower on fine. Congou was rather cheaper. has been 38s 9d to 39s per cwt on the spot. RUM.—This article has been dull.- MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS CI7Y. QUARTER TO THREE. There were 700 bales of Cotton sold at Liverpool yesterday, including 5,000 on speculation, without any change in prices. There was no business done in the Stock Exchange, which was closed. MANCHESTER STOCK EXCHANGE, MAY 22.—The sales are —Barnsley Junction, 4% 11-16 ; Ditto, Half Shares, 2 14 ; Belfast, Ballymena. and Carrick, 8 3 % ; Birkenhead, Man chester, and Cheshire Junction, 9 1 / % ; Bolton, Wigan, and Liverpool, 12 1 4 ; Caledonian, 114 ; Churnet Valley, 6 1 % ; Clitheroe Junction, 2M 5-16 prem. ; Edinburgh and Glasgow, New Quarters, 6% 1 4 4 ; Glasgow and Dumfries, 225. ; Hud dersfield and Sheffield Junction, 6% ; Leeds and Thirsk, 7 7 1 4 ; Leeds and West Riding Junction, 9% ; Leicester and Birmingham, 1% prem. ; London and NN'indsor, 7s. prem. ; London and York, 4 1 A ; Manchester and Birming ham, Quarter Shares, 9%; Ditto, Now Quarters, 7 1 ,E ; Man chester and Buxton, 514 ; Manchester, Buxton, Matlock, and Midland Junction, 4 3 / 4 ; Manchester and Leeds, Half Shares, 70 1 4 ; Ditto, Quarter Shares, 21 1 4 ; Midland Rail way Consols, 40/. Shares, 20 19% ; Newark and Sheffield, 5 ex new ; North Wales, 3%; North Western, 4 1 4 ; Oxford, Worcester, and Wolverhampton, 2% ; Preston and Wyre Extension, 2% 1 / 2 ; Sheffield and Manchester, 14%; South Eastern, 404 ; Ditto, No. 1, 15 ; Ditto, No. 3, 6 ; Trent Valley, 18 7-16 ; Trent Valley Continuation and Holyhead Junction, 2% %; Wakefield, Pontefract and Goole, 15% ; Welsh Midland, 2 2 1 A prem. ; West Yorkshire, 214 ; Dijon and Mulhouse, 2%; Great North of France, English, 5% ; Paris and Lyons, English, 3 1 4 3-16; Ditto (Ganneron's), 2 15.16. There are not any colonial arrivals in the City to-day. There is much interest taken in the City upon the subject of the formation of railways in India. We are enabled to state that the Company has met with flattering and ex tensive support from the most influential mercantile firms in the City, who are connected with the East India and China trades. The Court of Directors of the East India Company are most alive to the subject, and there are good reasons to believe that the difficulties they have most fairly stated as being in the way of the successful construction of railways in the East Indies, will be most easily overcome. We are sorry to see that speculation in the Cotton Market at Liverpool is carried on to an extent not warranted in the opinion of most men by existing circumstances. We have the following from the Cape of Good Hope : " Her Majesty's ship Sappho arrived in Simon's Bay, 21st inst., from the Mozambique Channel, Lieut. Alexander, of her Majesty's ship Cleopatra, a passenger, which latter vessel drove on shore on 13th Dec., 1844, off Mariengona River, a brig, which was found t o h ave on b oar d about 420 slaves (half of her intended cargo), but in consequence of the severity of the weather, and the heavy breakers, it was, after repeated attempts, found impossible to take the negroes out, and ap prehending the vessel would, during the night, go to pieces, the slaves were relieved from their confined situation, and al lowed to swim on shore to save their lives, which it is be lieved a greater portion of th em acco mplished, as only eight bodies were seen drowned ; seven boys still found on board of her the following morning, were removed on board the Cleo patra, the weather having moderated, and brought to Simon's Bay." The contents of the news by the Overland Mail are, upon the whole, satisfactory. The Funds have been very firm to -day. Consols for the Account have been done at 99 1 4 ; the same for Money. The premium upon Exchequer-bills is 58; Bank Stock is at 211, and India Stock at 28U. . Not a single bargain has been quoted in the Spanish Se curities to-day. The Portuguese Converted are worth 67% ; Mexicans, 37 1 4. The Russian Metalliques have fallen from 118 1 % to 117%. The Dutch Four per Cents. are at 98%; and the Belgian Four-and-a-Half per Cents., at a fall from 99 1 , to 98%. There has been a very firm market for the Railway Shares to-day. All the established lines are in good request. The French lines are very firm. - ONE CLOSING PRICES OF BRITISH FUNDS. O'CLOCK. PRICES. Bank Stock _ 3 per Cent. Reduced 3 per Cent. Consols New 3 1 4 per Cents lO l l4 % 101% Long Annuities to expireJan.lB6o 11 1-16% 11 1 4 India Stock 2BO 280 South Sea Stock Ditto New Annuities Consols for Account... 99% IA 99 1 A Exchequer Bills, 1,0001., 1 1 / 2 d. Ditto 500/. Ditto Small — pm. 61 Ditto Advertised 57 59 pm. 59 PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS. ONE CLOSING O'CLOCK. PRICES. Brazilian Bonds Columbian Bonds, ex Venezuela — Mexican, 5 per Cent. 1837 89% 15% Ditto Account Ditto. Deferred Portuguese Bonds, 5 per Cent Ditto, Converted 6 7 M 34 67 3 4 Ditto, Account 674 Russian Bonds .. .. 118% 1171/ 117% Spanish 5 per Cent. 1840. Ditto, Account 30% Ditto, Passive Ditto, Deferred — 174 Ditto 3 per Cent. — Ditto, Account — 42% Belgian 4 1 / per Cent. Belgian Scrip, 2% per Cent 5 9 1/ 59 1 / Dutch, 2% per Cent PAID. A ONE O'CLOCK. ia 635 / 8 Ditto, 4 per Cent., Certific 9 B l /8 98% PRICES OF A Ab er d een lIMWAY SHARES PRICES. 3% Armagh, Coleraine, and Portrush IX 2 3 /4 274 Birming. and Gloucesterlo o Do. New Birmingham and Ox ford Junction Bri'ton, Lewes, & Hast. 20 Bristol and Exeter 7O . __.._..... ._..... ________ Do. New .... . ......... 2 •••••• 8 1 % B l% Bristol and Gloucester... 30 Caledonian ... Ditto Extension Cambridge and Lincoln 1% •••••• 7361 A. Chester and Holyhead... 15 ...... 15% Chichester and Brighton 10 Churnet Valley Coventry and Leicester 11‘ — Cornwall DlrectNorthern Dublin and Galway._ .. 2 1 /z 3% 3 3 /4 Dublin and Mullingar... 2% 43/ Eastern C oun ti es 25 •••••• 18 1 A LA 18 Ditto New — ..,. .._ . _ Ditto Perpetual, 5 per Cent, No. 1....5/. 13s. 4d l% l% Eastern Union — Ditto Extension Exeter, Yeovil, & Dorset ss. Great South. and West. ( Ireland) Ditto Extension Great North of England..lo o 217 215 215 Ditto New - 55 Ditto New Great Western Ditto, Fifths Guildford, Fare'm, Ports. 2%••• -• 5 %%'4, Harwich Hull and Selby 5O 108 .. Lancaster and Carlisle... 20 London and Birminghm (5t0ck)...237 236 239 Do. New Thirds Do. 1% Shares London and Blackwall. 161. 13s. 4d 9% 9 14 London and Brighton... 50 Do. New consolidated Bths 25 ...... London and Croydon, 13/. 15s. 9d. 18% l B l /2 London and Greenwich 12115 s 4d... 10% lO% Do. Preference ...18117s 2d 24% 24% London and S. Western 41/ 6a 10d 80 79 London and York 2% 4% N,%; ..... ... OA London, Salisbury, and -: Yeovil _ 2%...... _3% 3 314 _ . Londonderry and Ennis- - ''.- - killen -2% Lynn and Ely Lynn and Dereham....". 1% 2% 2% Manchester and Leadt... 73 153 Do. IA Shares Midland - 100 .169 171 16 9 1 /2 Do. New -.,_ - . Midlanti,liirm., Derby...loo NOweaStle and Darling on' Junction 25 ...... 5 1 50 , . G. New Brandling... 10 Newcastle and Berwick 1% l7 16 1 ,4 15 3 / 4 ... 16 3 A i Newark and Steffield .. 1 1 ,4 North British • Do. New Northern' and East ern ... 45 Do. Quarter Shares... 12 1 / — North Kent - 2 3 / 4 .. .. 5 Rugby, Worstr, & Tring 1 ...... 4 1 / 4 % 3 436 Scottish Midland l l / 2,,,... 3 1 South Eastern & Dover 33/ 2s 4d... 40 3 / 4 4 7 Do., No. 3 South Wales Shrews., Wolverhamp., 4 3 / 4 Dudley, and Birm 2%. .... 18% Trent Valley 2 Trent Valley and Holy -2% head Junction - . West Cornwall ll 33 / 4 ,4... .. Wilts, Somerset, & Wey mouth Yarmouth and Norwich. 20 18% 7: : Ditto, New ll 105 York and North Midland 50 lO6 ... Ditto Scarboro' Branch: 25 ...... 49 i , Do. Selby Do. Extension FRENCH RAILWAY S Boulogne and Amiens... 4 Bordeaux and Toulouse 2 Bordeaux, Toulouse, and Cette Great North. of France.. 4 ...... 5 Yti 5% Louvain and Jemeppe... 2 ... . 3 7 ...... Lyons and Avignon Namur and Liege Orleans and Vierzon ... 2 ...... 15 14 Orleans and Bordeaux... 2 Over Yssel 413 s 4d ...... Np Paris & Lyons, Laffitte's 2 Paris and Lyons, Gan neron's, Paris & Lyons, (Calon's) 2 Paris and Orleans Paris and Rouen 2O 43 1 4 42%4314 4314 MARKET NEW DAY.) CORN EXCHANGE.—(FRIDAY.) Since Monday the arrivals of English Wheat for our market have been on a very limited scale, hence the show of samples here was very small. For all descriptions the de mand was steady, at full prices. In fine Foreign Wheat more business was doing at is per quarter more money; while bonded parcels were held for more money. Barley was in steady inquiry, and prices were well supported, Superfine Malt was quite as dear; but all other kinds were heavy. The Oats trade was firm, and the rates were the turn higher. No Beans or Peas at market. ARRIVALS, Wheat. 3,260 qrs. English Irish Foreign Barley. I Oats. Flour. I 110 qrs. I 1,090 2,920 4,290 I 4,080 3,870 I alt. 4.710 qrs. SMITHFIELD. 2,180 Although the supply of Beasts was somewhat extensive for the time of year, the Beef trade was again active, at, in some instances, further improved rates. There were in the market 500 Scots from Scotland, and fifty Oxen and Cows from Rotterdam, the latter being most excellent animals. The numbers of Sheep were moderate, while the Mutton trade was steady, at Monday's p r i ces . Th ere was more b us iness doing in . Lambs, though at no mo re mone y. Th e Veal trade was active, and the quotations improved 2d per 81bs. In Pigs very little business was doing. Mulch Cows sold at from 161 to 191 lOs each. Per Blbs. to s s. d. a. d. Inferior Beasts •• • • 3 0 3 6 Second quality ditto. 3 8 310 Prune P a r r i i rni rn g cee smallcl ao Scotsra r g e d O ci. Oxen. n. . Calves . e. .; 44 4 4 1 02 0 2 4 454 4 .86L2 to Suckling Calves, ..18 0 30 0 Inferior Sheep ••• - 3 6 4 0 ik the offal. 8. d. to s. d. Second quality ditto 4 2 4 4 Coarse-woolled ditto 4 6 4 8 Southdown Wethers 4Hi 5 , 0 Ditto out of the wool Large Hogs ••• • • • 3,, q 3 - 6 Small Porkers ••• • 3 g 4 0 Quarter old Pigs •• 16 0 20 0 Lambs ••••••• • • • 4 10 6 0 I Pigs. 331 _ SUPPLY Al' MARKET. Beasts, I Sheep. I I Calves. 985 8,020 318 NEVIGATE AND LZADENHALL. We hacravery steady trade, and the quotations were on the advance. At per stone, by the Carcase. s CI. to r. d. ' s. d. to s. d. Beef, inferior .•••.. 2 10 3 0 Mutton, inferior .• 3 8 310 - middling ••• • 3 2 3 4 middling.. 4 0 4 4 - prime large • • 3 6 3 8 prima ••• . 4 6 410 - prime small .• 310 4 0 Pork, large ••••• • • • 3 0 3 6 Veal...• - small Lamb, 5s Od to Gs Od. BOROUGH HOP Vita.ZLICT. The accounts from the plantations being of a more satis factory character than those received for some time past, the (:emand, here is in a very depressed state, at barely last week's quotations.—Sussex Pockets, 71 to 813 s ; Wealds, 718 s to 81 iOs ; West Kents, 71 7s to 8/ 15s ; East Kents, 9/ 9s to 111; Choice do., 11/ lls to 131; West Kent bags, 71 15s to 8/ 15s; East Kent do., 10/ 105 to 12/. COLONIAL. SUGAR.—The market for British Plantation has been very brisk this week, and the sales to last night amounted to about 2,870 hhds and trcs. Prices have improved a little as might be expected. Barbadoes has been sold at 52s to 53s 6d for fine yellow, mid and good yellow Antigua, 46s to 55s per cwt. E&ST IXDm-13,695 bags Mauritius sold at is to Is 6d advance, low mid yellow 41s 6d to 47s 6d, good 48s to 545, low to good brown 323 to 395, fine 40s to 41s, and washed yel low 40s to SOs per cwt. 12,097 bags Bengal have been sold at 533 to 58s for fine white, at 44s to 51s 6d for low to good white, and at 41s to 48s for mid and good yellow. In Madras 5,752 bags went at 42s 6d for fine damp yellow, and 35s 6d to 37s Gd for brown. FOREIGN. -259 bags Pernambuco sold at 23s 6d to 30s 6d for low to goad white ; and privately 10,000 chests yellow liavannah have realised 263 to 273 for good and fine; ;500 Paris and Strasbourg ... 2 Do. do. (Hainguerlot') 2 Royal North of Spam ... 2 Sambre and Meuse ..... 4 Tours and Nantes, Mac kenzie's .. ... ...... 2 JOINT STOCK BAN KS. Colonial 25 London andWestininster 20 ...... 27 LLOYD'S SHIPPING.-(THIS DAY). LONDON, MAY 23.—Wind N.W., fresh breeze and fine. DEAL, MAY 22.—Wind N.N.E. to N.E., strong and squally.—Arrd. Colombia, Duncan, Sandwich Islands. Sld. Cyrus, South Seas; African, Gambia. HULL, MAY 21.—Sld. Hebe, Greenland. HARWICH, MAY 22.—Several vessels have put in here, with loss of bulwarks and other damage, from collision. LOWESTOFFE, MAY 22.—The Damsel, Nugent, was driven ashore do Pakefield Flat yesterday evening during a gale. The weather having moderated, the vessel has been got off; master and mate drowned. SOCTIIWOLD, MAY 22.—The Orb, off and for Whitby, got ashore near here yesterday evening during a gale at E. ; crew saved. She has since been got off without much damage. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. (RECEIVED THIS DAY.) SHREWSBURY RACES.—THURSDAY. The Wynnstay Stakes of 10 Sovs. each, with 20 added, for three yrs old, 7st ; and four yrs, Bst 91b. Nearly a mile. (Four Subs.) Mr. A. W. Hill's Sweetmeat, 3 yrs walked over. The Queen's Plate of 100 gs. ; for three yrs old, 7st 21b ; four yrs, 9st 21b ; five yrs, lOst ; six yrs, and aged, lOst 51b. Three miles. Mr. Critchley's Cceur de Lion, 3 yrs (Francis) 1 Mr. Worthington's Hooton, 4 yrs Mr. Davis's Princess Royal,3 yrs Mr. Herbert's Little Taffy, 4 yrs 4 Won easily by a length: RAILWAY COIIIIIIIIITES. (THIS DAY.) Group E. NORTHUMBERLAND ATMOSPHERIC RAILWAY. After a discussion with respect to the propriety of hearing any further evidence in favour of the atmospheric principle, Mr. Harrison's examination was resumed by Mr. HILDYARD— He had got a diagram prepared of a similar character to that which was missing yesterday, and which would clearly show how the traffic of the Northumberland line could or could not be worked by the atmospheric principle. He then explained the nature of the diagram to the Committee. The time allowed, ac cording to the diagram, for the exhaustion of the tube was five minutes, assuming that the trains arrived at the exact moment required. But the least delay of one train would affect the rest, and it required an equal degree of mathematical accuracy in its working as was required in the drawing out of the diagram, throughout the whole line. That was the main objection. In three miles of tube there would be an exhaustion of 22 inches in five minutes at the rate of 30 miles an hour, which had not been yet exceeded by any experiment. Any derangement in the order of a train not only deranged the train itself, but every train which it would meet. That must be con. tinually the result, and it could not be avoided. Mr. Harrison then explained how one train would have the effect of derang ing the others in rotation, which were marked in alphabetical order on the diagram. Assuming the velocity could not be main tained, the number of trains laid down by the projectors of the at mospheric line should be reduced, together with the speed: and in that case the traffic of Northumberland could not be worked on that principle. It would be necessary that one train should remain at each station till the arrival of another, a circumstance which would render collision very probable. Mr. Harrison was then cross-examined by Mr. Sergeant WHANG HAM—He stated tbat the first train started at seven o'clock in the morning, and the last train arrived at Berwick at a quarter before twelve o'clock. There were, according to the diagram, seven hours during which no passenger trains would be on its way north. wards, and only a single goods train. Seven hours would be avail. able for the transport of goods, of whatever description, from Ber wick to Newcastle, without the interruption of crossing trains, but they ought to consider whether they could snake arrangements whereby that traffic could come at that time. He gave an interval of 3-4ths of an hour between the sending of each train. He had never been at Dalkey, but he drew up the diagram according to Mr. Mallet's report. He conceived that an electric telegraph would not be of much use in giving notice to other trains to stop at crossing places in case one passenger train should be retarded. Group X. LONDON AND YORK LINE. The Committee assembled at 12 o'clock, when the examination of Mr. Denison, M.P., was resumed by Mr. Sergeant KINGLAKE. He commenced by calling the attention of the Hon, Member to what was called the loop line. The witness said that that line afforded more facilities to all the towns in the east of Lincolnshire, except Sleaford, than any other proposed line—the Cambridge and Lincoln line did not come within four or five miles of that town— the London and York Company gave directions to have the country surveyed with a view to taking in that town by a branch; the Manchester and Sheffield line, when completed, would afford the best communication between Lin colnshire and Manchester with the London and York line. The Cambridge line went through no town, but the loop line went through all the towns. Would decidedly prefer the towns line to the Cambridge line, so far as regarded communication with the sea. The whole country was open to the parties to adopt any line they pleased, so that if the Cambridge line appeared to be the best they could have adopted it. Had seen no railway proposition that proposed so low a rate as three farthings per ton per mile for the transit of coals, which was the rate proposed to be charged by the London and York Company ; and they further proposed to have coal depots at their termini for the accommodation of the public, and to convey manure by the back coal carts at id. per ton per mile. Clauses to this effect had been inserted in the London and York Bill. Mr. Lang said to witness that as this was a new line the Company would be entitled to charge 3d. per ton per mile for first class passengers, and that was the maximum charge inserted in the clause. Is of opinion that the London and York line ought to have the preference to the Direct Northern, or in fact any other line, for the transit of coals, because it proposed more general public accommodation to the different towns. Has no doubt that if the London and York line should be made, the towns of Bawtry, Newark, Grantham, Stamford, Spalding, and Boston, would all apply for means of connecting themselves by the shortest and most direct lines with the London and York line. The witness was cross-examined by Mr. W EBSTER on behalf of the Direct Northern, and the Cambridge and Lincoln Schemes—He had no doubt that it was the intention of the London and York Company to make the same reduction of the tolls on the Wickham navigation that was proposed on the Fordyke. In answer to Mr. Jones, who appeared on behalf of the Eastern Counties line, the witness said he considered Walker's proposed Cambridge line an absurd one. The capital of the London and York, not including the Sheffield line, was five millions; that has not been since added to; the original capital in the prospectus was four and a half millions; the Eawtry and Sheffield branch would require an additional sum. Cubitt's estimate was six and a half millions, which included the branches to Sheffield, Wakefield, Boston, Doncaster, and, in fact, the whole of the line to York. But the capital was only five millions ; but the Company had the power by the Act to borrow as much more as would cover the estimate. Was not aware that the Com pany had advertised an announcement that the ca pital had been increased ; but the Sheffield and Bawtry scrip was in the market, and would become London :and York stock, if that line should pass, and the sum required for the Sheffield and Bawtry branch would be required by the engineer to make up the 6h millions. Had considered the assumed advantage of the proposed line between Huntingdon and London, as proposed by the London and York Company, and that proposed by the Cambridge Company, and found that the Lon. don and York scheme would afford more general public accommodation ; the latter also proposed to make a line between the Cambridge and Huntingdon if the Eastern Counties should not. A branch to Bedford was part of the present scheme. If the Cambridge and North and Eastern lines and the Cambridge and Lincoln lines were made, a continuous line could be made, but not so good as the London and York, because it would be more circuitous ; and would not afford the same facilities to the public in the different towns; there was also a branch from Hockham-mill to Sleaford proposed to be made by the London and York ; was not aware that the branch was to be continued from Sleaford to Boston. To Mr. PHILLIMORE—CouId not say if the Sheffield and Bawtry Branch Company were now shareholders in the London and York, or that was a legal question ; but should think they were not yet. (LEFT SITTING.) Group W. WAKEFIELD, PONTEFRACT, AND GOOLE RAILWAY. The Committee to whom this group was referred reassembled this day at twelve o'clock. Mr. Pakington in the chair. The evidence was then continued to prove the necessity for the formation of the above line, and the first witness called was Mr. Henry Smith, who was examined by Mr. WtutiNs, and stated that he was a farmer, living at Drax Abbey ; was also a land.. owner. He confirmed the Evidence given yesterday by Mr. Wedall in favour of the proposed line. He considered that of the different lines proposed the one under consideration was the most eligible to open up the resources of the country. The facilities which it would afford would contribute very much to cheapen the carriage, and accelerate the conveyance of agricultural produce and farm stock to the manufacturing districts. Mr. KNOWLES, on behalf of the York and Midland line, cross. examined this witness at considerable length. Re.examined by Mr. Wstxswa—The petitions against the Drayton and Goole line was signed by all the inhabitants of Drax, with very few exceptions. Mr. Clarke, farmer, was next examined—Lived at Waterton, near the Ouse and Trent. Wakefield was the principal market in that district. Lived forty miles from Wakefield, twenty-five from Doncaster, and thirty from Pontefract. Sent his beasts to Wake field, at a cost of 6s. to 7s. a head. They looked 14 a head worse when they arrived there than before they set out. This would not occur if there was a railroad to Wakefield. They occupied four to seven days at present in the journey. Would accomplish it by rail in a few hours. Sent his corn partly to Doncaster and partly to Wakefield. The cost of carriage was Is. 4d. per quarter to Doncaster, and very frequently a double freight was incurred to Wakefield after it was sent to Doncaster. The proposed rail would be much more advantageous than the Drayton and Goole line. The petition which he presented in favour of the line under consideration was signed by the principal farmers and landowners of Marshland. By Lord Savuoua—The corn was by the River Trent and canal up to Thorn.. Cross-examined by Mr. KNowLits—His own individual advantage would be greatly promoted by this line. Doncaster was not a more convenient place to send his bealts to than Wakefield. Sent half of his corn to Doncaster, but thought Wakefield a better market than Doncaster. The corn which he takes to Doncaster is very often sold to corn factors from Wakefield. Mr. Johnston, farmer and grazier of Fockerby, heard the evi. dence of the two last witnesses, and quite concurred in all they stated. Mr. I. P. Leatherbow, clerk at the Normanton station of the Manchester and Leeds Railway, was next examined. (LEFT SITTING.) Group R. DUBLIN AND BELFAST JUNCTION RAILWAY. The Committee met to.day at the usual hour, Mr. Gibson Craig in the chair, and proceeded to the examination of the witnesses. Sir John M`Neille's examination continued from yesterday—He considered the town of Newry would be greatly benefited by the proposed line, as it had been a main object with him in surveying the line to give accommodation to such an important and respect able town. The expense of constructing the line was estimated at 917,2031. Os. hid., including the branch to Kells. The expense of the main line, 625,5671 , and the one to Kells, 208,1531. 118. Bd. To these items would have to be added 10 per cent. for contin gencies, making in all the total already given. There were no peculiar engineering difficulties, except a viaduct over the Boyne, and a crossing of the valley at Newry. No tunnel would he required. The gradients, curves, cut tings, and embankments were generally favourable. The severest gradient on the main line would be 1 in 100 fur two miles between Dundalk and Newry, and on the branch lines 1 in 125, in the two furlongs near to the town of Kells. The deepest cut. ling on the main line was 58 feet, and the highest embankment 68 feet. On the branch the deepest cutting was 39 feet, and the highest embankment 42 feet. There were several crossings of roads at the level, but they were at places where no inconvenience would arise, and could not be avoided without great expense.., Group EE. DUNDEE AND PERTH (NORTH) RAILWAY. The Committee on these lines resumed business this morning by the continuance of the examination of Mr. Daniel Stephenson, CE., who, in reply to Mr. Forsyth, deposed to having drawn up a report for the provost and magistrates of the town of Perth, as cooserva. tors of the river Tay, in which he stated several objections to the height of the bridges, and the headway proposed on the line, which latter, in his opinion, should be not less than 14 feet. These ob jections had been submitted to the Admiralty, and he had had in terviews with Captain Beaufort, in which he had pointed out the inconvenience which would be entailed by the present arrange. merits for the line. Cross-examined by Mr. ArthaEws—Was not aware that the report which he had presented to the provost and magistrates of Perth had been laid before Captain Beaufort.—(The Learned Counsel here read a letter from the Admiralty, requiring a width of fifty feet in the bridge, for the passage of boats.) George Rennie, examined by Mr. FORSICTU—Is a civil engineer of considerable experience. Has surveyed the localities through which the Dundee and Perth line is to pass, and particularly that part where the line is to cross the Tay by means of a bridge near Perth. Considers that the depression of the road, and the ele vation of the rails two feet, to construct the bridge of a sufficient height, would be highly objectionable, in con sequence of the danger that would thus r ccrue to the vi cinity from the floods to which the river is liable. There is a considerable traffic on the road over which the bridges were to be thrown, and a headway of at least 16 feet ought to be allowed. John Kennedy—ls master of the Trinity-house of Dundee, and is of opinion that the laying the rails along Dock -street in that town would be highly objectionable. The width of that street is 54 feet clear of the strand—carts and horses occupy 16 feet of that, looking one way and the other, so that they take up a total of about 321 feet, leaving 21 feet for passengers and traffic. This is already considered as insufficient. (LEFT SITTING.) Group V. NEWARK AND SHEFFIELD. Members—The O'Conor Don (chairman), Mr. Davies, Mr. Hope Johnstone, Sir Denham Norreys, and Sir John Rae Reid. The Committee sat at twelve, and proceeded with the evidence of Mr. R. Stephenson, on the part of the opponents of the Par liamentary line. The witness was examined by Mr. TALBOT, Q.C.—He had seen the plans and sections of the original awl of the amended line, and he was decidedly of opinion that the amended line would combine advantages which could not possibly be given by the proposed line. Judging from the charac ter of the country, he should say—he was confident—that the railway could not be constructed at the estimate laid down, namely, 15,000/. per mile, neither could the railway, if constructed according to the original plan, give such advantages to the coal district as the amended one would, for the simple reason that the summit levels in the latter case were much lower. His estimate for a single line through this tract of country would be 700,000/., or for a double line 850,0001. The quantity of earth.work on the railway would be greater than on any other line in the kingdom. Mr. Swanick corroborated the evidence given by Mr. Robert Stephenson. Mr. Gibbs, the engineer to the projected line, was recalled, and he said that, having carefully examined the alternative line, he was of opinion that his own plan was preferable. (LEFT SITTING Group F. This Committee reassembled to.day at twelve o'clock, the Right Hon. F. Shaw in the chair, and proceeded with the adjourned inquiry into THE LONDON, WORCESTER, AND SOUTH STAFFORD- SHIRE RAILWAY. Mr. T. Barker called, and re-examined by Mr. Cocanuan— There are fifty-two furnaces near the proposed exten sion of the Great Western line, which manufacture 5,000 tons of pig iron per week. Close by the proposed London and Birming_ barn extension there were eleven furnaces, manufacturing but 1,000 tons, There are thirty thousand tons of pig iron made weekly in Great Britain. South Wales produces ten thousand tons, Staffordshire nine thousand tons, and Scotland seven thou sand tons ; the remainder came from various parts of the country. The cost of bringing iron from South Staffordshire by canal was 19s. and 20s. per ton ; and by railway the cost was 21. per ton. This was on the London and Birmingham line. That railway now takes it at 11. 3s. per ton, and that is enormously high. By the construction of the Great Western line into the South Staffordshire districts, a saving of several shillings per ton will be the result. Witnessed the carriages invented by Mr. Brunel for the change of gauge. Saw them at work thatmorn ing at Paddington. Never before witnessed so well managed an affair. The transhipment Ns as done with the greatest ease. Thirty-two tons of coals were transhipped from the broad to the narrow and back again in lees than seven minutes. It was done without the least inconvenience, and was, in fact, the most inge nious contrivance ever witnessed for the purpose. The general feeling of the iron trade in South Staffordshire was in favour of a line for the iron districts. As far as the feeling for both lines went, thinks it is equally balanced ; his own feeling was in favour of a competing line, for with• out a competing line sufficient carriages would not be found for the mineral traffic. Was of opinion that the mineral traffic did not pay so well as a line where general traffic would be taken up, and therefore, where one line existed they would charge exorbitantly, or supply so few carriages that the trade would not be benefited by the line. Has no interest in the Great Western more than any other. Group FF. The Committee met at twelve o'clock, Lord Ashley in the Chair. EDINBURGH AND HAWICK RAILWAY. Sir W. RIDDELL said he appeared for two proprietors against the proposed line, and also against the preamble of the Bill. The objections which he took were as to the expense of the line, which would be nearer 600,0001. than 400,0001., as estimated. There would not be the traffic on it which was estimated; and there were gradients and reverse curves, which rendered it a more un. safe line. The following evidence was then called against the Bill : Mr. J. F. Dundas, C E., examined by Sir WALTER RIDDELL-- lam in the habit of making plans and sections of railways. I made sections of the line now before the Committee. I commenced my examination at the works north of the Tweed, at the crossing of the Tweed. I examined for the purpose of testing the plans. The plans deposited varied from the estimatee of the line considerably. I ran two courses of level, and I found very considerable differences of level from what was represented. In one place I found a differ ence of 15 feet near the parish road, at the crossing of the Tweed. Near Galla the form of ground is very different from what appears in the section. The variation in the first cutting showed a dif ference of 96,713 cubic yards between the sections made and those which I made; the second a difference of 112,553 cubic yards ; the third, a difference of 56,436; the fourth, 99,667; the sixth, 58,877. More to the north towards Edinburgh, at the south-end of the tunnel, there was a difference of 144,055 ; at the north-end of the tunnel 5,350 ; at the great embankment there was a diffe rence of 41,004; at the village of Growbridge a difference of 20,834 ; and there was in another place a difference of 13,336 cubic yards ; making on the whole a difference of 648,825 cubic yards in the cuttings. The difference of expense is 40,000/. The whole cost of the line was estimated at 400,0001. I think that is 200,000/. too small. The witness then stated in detail his calculation of the expenses. I have seen the gradients on the line. There are reversed turn. ings on an incline of lin 75. That would not be safe. The ne cessity of an assistant engine would Increase the danger. If there was a double line the estimate would be of course considerably in creased. I think it would be unsafe to go at the rate of twenty five miles an hour on this curved part of the line. The witness was cross-examined at great length by Mr. M'NEILL Group DD. THE CALEDONIAN, AND THE GLASGOW, DUMFRIES AND CARLISLE RAILWAYS. The adjourned Committee met this morning at half-past eleven, and soon after proceeded to business. The examination of witnesses to prove the traffic tables was re sumed by Sir THOMAS PHILLIPS calling Mr. Hunter, farmer, near Dumfries—He said he was well acquainted with the cattle • trade of Scotland, and par. ticularly ;with lean cattle.: Thej whole of his cattle were ob tained from the north, and were usually sent to the Falkirk market to be disposed of. He could corroborate the opinion of Mr. M'Adam that it was not likely, except under extraordinary eircurn. stances, that the lean cattle and sheep would be transmitted by railway. If the beasts were to be sent by railway, the line through Dum fries would certainly be the most convenient one; but he would still adhere to his former opinion, that it was not at all prooable that the cattle would travel by that means of conveyance. Of those that were driven southward, he was certain none would go by railway. The number of cattle and sheep that were annually exposed for sale at the October tryst at Falkirk was about seventy thousand; of these, probably, a few might be conveyed on the rails, but only when the weather was very bad, or that they were not in a proper condition for travelling on foot. He had inspected the traffic-tables that had been put in by the promoters of the Caledonian scheme, and con . sidered that the items of cattle and sheep had been grossly ex aggerated. Mr. Laurie, farmer, Kircudbrightshire, said he had been a farmer 28 years, and had considerable experience in agricultural matters. He could confirm the evidence of Mr. M'Adam as to the estimates of fat cattle going into England. He had inspected the traffic tables of the Dumfries line, and it was only reasonable to expect that at least 18,000 head of cattle would be sent away; in fact, the estimate in his opinion was rather below than above the mark. All the fat cattle would be conveyed by railway. He had directed his attention to the localities where potatoes were produced, through which the Caledonian line was intended to pass. The quantity of potatoes that would be produced in these districts was 2,458 tons, and this was the largest quantity that it was likely would be sent out of the country. At the conclusion of the examination of the last witness, The CHAIRMAN said that he had Just received a communication addressed to him in his capacity of Chairman of the Committee on the Caledonian scheme. The letter evidently contained an ex parte statement, and he considered such communications highly repre hensible. He would wish to have the occurrence made publicly known, but would refrain from mentioning the name of the party from whom the letter came. The Hon. Gentleman then tore it in pieces, and said he considered that was the only way In which similar communications addressed to the Chairmen of Railway Committees ought to be treated. Mr. Payne, flesher, at Dumfries, was then examined—He stated there were very few cattle to be had in Dumfries, and he was obliged to go round to the different farms in the neigh. bourhood to buy them up. The number of cattle and sheep that were annually fattened in the valley of the Nith amounted in sheep, including lambs, to 57,480, and In cattle to 1,570 ; of sheep 50,000, and of cattle 1,000, were gene rally sent south, The witness concurred in the opinion that the Dumfries line would be a great convenience for the conveyance of fat cattle. Mr. Geddis, mining engineer, was next called.—He deposed that he had been employed by the Duke of Buccleucb, the Duke of Portland, and other extensive mineral proprietors, and from the information he had derived from that and other sources he was fully capable to give an opinion on the mineral districts of almost the entire of Scotland. (LEFT SITTING.) Group L. GUILDFORD, CHICHESTER, AND PORTSMOUTH RAILWAY. The Committee resumed this morning the consideration of the South_ Western Railway project. Mr. Pardoe, the second in authority In Portsmouth Dockyard, stated his conviction that the approach to Portsmouth by this line mould be more advantageous than the other line for the purposes of the dockyard. _ _ The Rev. John Burrell, rector of Portsea, stated that the ter minus, though at the extremity of Portsmouth, was centrically situated with respect to the several portions of which the whole town consisted.—To the cross-examination of Mr. Rawlinson, Mr. Burrell said that the greater part of the traffic had heretofore gone by way of Petersfield and Godalming to London. Part of it went coastwise by Little Hampton, Shoreham, and Brighton. He could not say exactly what was the relative proportion of his property which would be taken by either railway, both railways pass ing through his property; but the South-Western Com pany certainly took (more than the atmospheric com pany. To the question as to whether he was anxious that the Company should purchase the property which they proposed to take, he replied that it was not a fair inquiry and refused to answer it. To another inquiry, Mr. Burrell replied, that he was not cognizant of the fact, that Southampton had in jured. Portsmouth since the formation of the railway to the latter place. - To the re-examination of Mr. GURNEY, the witness replied that he had heard that the South_ Western Company had offered a branch to Portsmouth, which had been refused. He had travelled fre quently through the country of the proposed atmospheric line, and knew the whole of it, though unable IV state precisely what was the population of the several parishes through which it passed. The line of the South-Western Company would injure one of his farms more than any other. Mr. B. Bramble, a surveyor, and a member of the Town Coun cil, stated that he was aware that the South-Western Company bad, some years ago, offered a terminus to Portsm:uth, before the line to Southampton was completed. At this point of the proceedings Mr. °swam), M.P., one of the Committee, observed that there was a difference on the maps on the table. That which he had before him, and which he had received from the House of Commons, apparently carried on the atmospheric line to Fareham, whereas that supplied by the agent of the Guild ford, Chichester, and Portsmouth line did not do so. Mr. Oswald, therefore, wished to know which was correct, because the point was important. On inquiry it was ascertained that the mark on the map, which was coloured blue like the atmospheric line, was a mistake of the colourer's. Mr. Montague Smith, one of. the counsel for the promoters, informed the Committee that a similar mistake had Leen observed in the map supplied to the London and York Committee, and it was known that many of the maps of the Board of Trade were incorrect, and that the map with which they were supplied, and on which the re mark arose, was the correct one. The atmospheric line, it visa agreed by both sides, did not pass to Fareham. To the cross-examination of Mr. FLOOD, the witness stated that a large meeting had been held in 1838, called by the Mayor, at which the branch line to Portsmouth was rejected. the cross-examination of Mr. AUSTIN, Mr. Bramble stated he did not know Woolner Wood, though he was aware that ther e was wood about Mitcham and Petworth, but that the refused to cut it, as it was mostly ornamental timber. lie w" aware that there was a strong feeling in the people of Ports mouth for the direct communication with Lond on . He was not a ble to say whether the steam trade to the I s l e o f Wight had incr eased, though he did think that, if the French packets could be dr awn to Portsmouth, it would be an advantage. (LEFT SITTING.) proprietor Group N. On the sitting of the Committee this morning, Mr. AUSTIN opened the case on the part of the promoters of the CORNWALL RAILWAY. The Learned GENTLEMAN said it was the intention of the 1 1° ' moters of the Bill to form a connexion with the Greg Western Railway, which was laid down on the br ed ,. gauge, and which was in full and effective force. Various POj ec had been under the consideration of Parliament with respe ct t° the construction of a line from the Great Western Rail. way through the county of Devon. A lin e , ftom t Exeter to Plymouth, along the coast, was .."` w as which was a continuation of that line from the metropolis. - . „„ The terfro s ; intended to work that line by atmospheric power. of that line in the town of Plymouth was at a portion of that Wvlll called Eldad. They proposed to commence the Corn line at the opposite part of the town, but it 113 8 proposed to continue the South Devon or Exeter litg.,:sp point so as to join the Cornwall line. Though the sta,, - did peared in the plans to be laid down at different place% Y-- ad* would constitute the termini to the whole line. PlYn wti on t- ! I co n ' population of upwards of 100,000, and was, in respec t "" a el The mercial purposes, the metropolis of the west of Eni lt°- ,,. id run general course of the line, after passing the Hamoare, at to Torpoint, St. Germains, Liskeard, Bodmin—terM inat f y sl id Penryn and Falmouth ; would be 66 miles in lengt"' h t rong would, to use the words of his brief, " Pa ° „ tt h al , a rich and most densely populated mining, and ar h i t t o u v r gh and commercial district." The population of the parishes '" w as which it would pass, excluding those common to both the lit ies n ' 46,000. The populatiou of the line through which th e Ce-- „ t u ra d " ne t W- the line would pass would be about half that number. The pass through districts having a population, according - ‘ 9 id be income-tax assessment, of 211,000. The traffic wo uld The abundant to support the line, and keep it in full work' AOOl4 capital was a million. The general traffic was estimated a t 103,.000 forty per cent. for the working of the line, which would g ive lwaf than six per cent. on the capital. In the event being carried out, the mail packet-station would, in all pro hab t w i sy be restored to Falmouth, and of course the receipts a the rai, would be considerably enhanced. The Government had eliu cet : s w ith sire to favour coast railways in the west of England. So that oirr the new line there would be a coast railway communication sed mencing at Dover, and extending as far as Yarmouth. It wasl ° . P ,lble prenii ier e to work the line by locomotion, and the gradients were by that power. With respect to the opposition to the scheln e ', its were several petitions from highly influential individuals 1 " n os were very favour, whilst there were others opposing it, but they from persons, or of such a number, as to entitle them to serious consideration. of the raiTty, (LEFT SITTING.) Group FF. proceed This Committee resumed its sittings yesterday, and P r—,- hear additional witnesses in support of AY. THE EDINBURGH AND HAWICK RAI." The examination of witnesses was continued until fouro but no point deserving of especial notice came und er th e sideration of the Committee. • ciare bdo s The Earl of Seafield has arrived at the Hotel. ffOrdr The Hon. John Gifford, brother to Lord G a l s o va and son of the late peer, who was Master of the 1119 v e ll'i teste r 00 holy orders, having been ordained by the Bishop of s , e Sunday last. t Aquatic HENLEY GRAN D RFGATTA.—This g . rea _ .‘ „ r d a nd event, at which the gentlemen of the Universities of O f x; the oth Cambridge will again contend this season, is aPPule ted a nsill ° l, and 7th of June. The entrances closed on Tuesday night,o crew mise excellent sport. For eight.oared boats, Oen t _ ° _,: i .jdge,.e r composed of members of the Universities of Oxford, o C io nw eers of her London, the schools of Eton and Westminster, the --. t least one Yea r Majesty's army or navy, or to any club establish.-- B ;,_ 130 „t, Club , previous to the time of entering :--Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Club. For eight-oared boats, open to the college and °clubs similarly con except university clubs, subscription-mor ns, „ i f e the Black Prince. stituted : Oxford, St. John's Club ; Cain.""' ' (St. John's); °a, (Lon Trinity) ; Cambridge, the Lady Margaret llenge Cup : Fe' don, St. George's Club. The Stewards' Ch a i cl oeage four-oared boats, the same qualification as forth Gr nu can oldie Cup : Oxford University Boat Club (the holders); ~ CIO ; University Boat Club ; Windsor, Windsor and Eton Boat London, St. George's Club. kr Cl ine PREPARATION FOR WAR.--A foot-race 1atei. 7 .00 6- off at Hounslow, between the Blues and 2d Life GUSP i . 6 ,I I e tid e rence to which a newspaper paragraph states that "O r tin g 07, l' ijign ei v t ierrC:hr 12 a a l te:re c C I ts u b P s . a great spirit of rivalry has existed between those d il '," r -- n u tier' regiments, as to which of them could produce the flee tes t s o ldier ; To To run, hitherto, has not been the ambition of the Br i ,"%rds Ol and we hope this kind of emulation between the Life she Blues, has not arisen in anticipation of war..-Tn iu- 105 °I Lord Foley entertained the Dowager D ue f SOP Bedford and Lady Rachel Russell, the Earl and Countess unless burne, the Earl and Countess of Desart, Viscount and ‘ Vi n osint Jocelyn, Viscount and Viscountess Sydney, Viscoun t 7 so , Jev i Lord Adolphus Fitzclarence, Baron Talleyrand, Mr. °,. „di Dr , i Stanley, Hon. Frederick Lev on, Hon. Captain Grey, ; iredv esao Berkeley, Hon. W. R. Colborne, &c., at dinner, nu evening, at his mansion in Grosvenor-square. inOrn if t FIRE IN LINCOLN'S INN-FIELDS.-- Thi s 0 05 4 shortly before two o'clock, a fire broke out in the too ew din il i the eastern corner of Lincoln's Inn-square, facing the noiogoish hall. The firemen were unable to get the damo_e ro und• o f until the building and its contents were burned to the vi,,,,4 Lord Eastnor has accepted the offi ce of ste "' the approaching Worcester musical festival. lsi te the of The remains of Mr. Charles .isrmstrongloodiew, British Vice-Consul at Caen, whose sudden death 'lt las t Se f o i e have already announced, were interred on Fr ida Llation ° ,, self thiou, near Caen. Nearly the whole of the P°Y - eci hfr ero e village, to whom Mr. Armstrong had en d "; 10 0 0, by his kindness and benevolence, an d a nd fr fo e via , number of persons from Caen, Engl ish that , ore' including several of the authorities of affecting IV followed the body to the cemetery. A short hut verY ho ji 0 . , t he tion was pronounced over the grave by M. Marie, el . o oesti l his acting British Vice-Consul at Caen. Mr. Armstrong: t io l oul! t or celebrated Beau Brummel as Vice-Consul, and it el e : 0 01 0 . the exertions that Mr. Brummel, whose imprudence had ' ro ourte e in great pecuniary difficulty, derived the means of .00 comforts which surrounded his last days: —Galtgolloo o. o of BATIIS AND WASHIIOUSES FOR TUB su ppo r _ i f tr eeto CLASSES.—A numerous meeting of the friend s ands icing; 0 ,1 this Institution took place yesterday at Willis's Rc4wthe clitVreit St. James's. The Duke of Cambridge woceenobp amongst the gentlemen on the platform of Lansdowne, Earl Fortescue, the Earl or..... n ers, ) Ir. Landon, Viscount Ranelagh, Lord John I "" ca bheli , Or' Radstock, Sir T. D. Ackland, Mr. B. II G. 0 1 0 % ;1 0 , 14 Matheson, M.P., Mr. P. Borthwick, M.P., rar*„ Feral n ;eth.- for Middlesex ; Dr. Southwood Smith, Alde n ' s- so I .`pscrir. Mr. Cotton, Mr. Ridley Colborne, ALP., 5 . , e• witig s- j./ 0/ ' - folio The , e. were made in favour of the scheme, and the ._,,,.--- sir tions were announced at the close of the proceednTs. 105. ;, 10 1 • 1 ! of Cambridge, 50/. ; the Bishop of Durham, l e o 1 0 " e isi A.. , lute or. D. Acland, M.P., 10/. 10s.; Mr. Matheson , i cou nt ~. Mr. Percival, Si. ss. ; Mr. Gregory, Si. s '; " 101. j° ' (second donation), 51. 55.; Viscount Sande"' rollid Partridge, 3!. 35., &c. 09 is ias r, Po ed A young Bowen.an, named Henry Steleter,oo,ool committed at street, yesterday, for stealing LA beeP 4._ Siedereveic-;:eirolfatit a half.sovereign and a sixpence. The prisoner D.'s O re ."; for some time as a letter carrier at Twickenha ln • s burip p ier - The five telegraphs of Boulogne, St rs x re ° Toulon, and Bayonne, have 534 stations, and thsetl enlillfol upon them 29 directors, 37 inspectors, and 11,071 ,0 16 n0 ., ~ were At Guildhall, yesterday, Timothy 5 :0 11el ot 01: Simpson, and Michael Leary, all residents io 30d gs . ! o l, r eel fr. charged with obtaining goods by false pretence 4 hog ed Wi l o tt,: o ., nett, of the same place, a clothes-dealer, WO c hs ifof 1311 ;0 , 1 0 ing the property. Mr. Robinson attended on 10 '.: vo lfe ~ ,0 00 , Wontner for Simpson and Long, and Mr. T; joe itig • , Csi Flower's o ffi ce) for Leary. After a very long ' an at Alderman Wood remanded the prisoners. „ rt., Roca r efs ou „ a si' TUE IRISH ACADEMIES BILL. --- "' e the • A ' .v•h il e fOr jOi . " ./.. tholic bishops met in Dublin, on WednesdY, ca tion yo. , 1 De taking the Ministerial scheme of academical edu „ io ere,, 011 mean' DOPY po ,P. deration. The attendance was not by any - ~f the _., e oP t. general impression seems to be that a majoritc's__.,, ria'_ r ope in favour of the principle of the Bill; but ath sam e ~ to the P 'O P to some of the details, and more especially I,eeP sec ing religious instruction and patronage. rSR he , 0 , ../ 1, .010, The Rectory of Bothall, with that death v r oil Northumberland, have become vacant thebth: Du ke eon o_l Wm. Parry. The benefices are in the gift of „of v' wel d and are worth 1,500/. per annum The reel;',,erer x i e _ . a and the vicarage of Harpford, in the oiocesaer _ 1 00 : 1 - ",r d o 1 . a th e become vacant by the death of the Rev. Is l w . an d eir s e y l l :f e l r ; are in the gift of Lord Rolle. HIGn TlDES.—YesterdayinorratVi haz ies h yer, s r lide tides rose to an extraordinary height, e ,-, dial n th ..„, r per/ il , whar.. - f ruts . ...411 and below London-bridge. Several o _, do r o r _ l ow premises were partially inundated, and 3 g 7 and over' flowed many of its embankments on both and of digr' °ste n s ' tamed damage. Stoney-lane, Tooley-stree. t . Wapping and Thames.street, were flooded f lady ° ---.--..-- ~ tbe her ' BLR TIM f wie- dal , P Isle 0 Major Hadfield, of the 37th Madras tirre u _, t he lady On the 15th inst., at Ventnor, _ _ na dier,"!_ a dy o f f s l / 40 . 0 On the 17th inst., at Br) anston-sq al" la dy o Binny, Esq., of twin sons. mints, the lag On the 17th inst., at Lleathfield, th e . btoo , ,-, a or Minet, Esq., of a daughter. , square, l'i.''' a s 13 01‘ On the 20th inst., in Brunswick- ooln of the o tl t l h Z e es 2 , hter. o f a daug 10 ° May, Eq„ barrister-at - law , ~f• the DjEli. se cond 5 011 " .o j tlni s st is . l ,. o a r t ri( . ' : . 5 00, I:In Pa r I aide-bill Wot• John Young, Esq., fA a ..____ are , 1 ,60' , On the 17th inst., in Bedford -s -,, , „frible IN „fil l ' 9- On the 1701 inst., Richard Esq., aged 65. ,• Joanna "-- g.P. , - On the 13th inst., at ReauTE: W h a t le y, I , :sq ., od er -0 J. 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