The Sun. — London, England, 1850-11-25 00:00:00

tr itio ft THE PAPAL AGGRESSION. PUBLIC MEETING IN THE CITY. (THIS DAY.) A public meeting of merchants, bankers, traders, and other eitizens of London, was held this afternoon at Guildhall, " for the purpose (as the placard an nounced) of taking into consideration the late most unjustifiable attempt of the Bishop of Rome to exercise an unauthorized and unpre cedented interference in the affairs of this kingdom by the pretended creation of new Epis copal sees, and the appointment of bishops to preside over the same, thereby invading the prerogative of Pile Sovereign of these relms, assailing the indepen dence of the State and seeking the restoration of a spirituakdomination from which this country has long since delivered itself." The meeting was called by the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor, in compliance with a requisition which had been presented to his Lordship, efgned by 120 of the principal merchants, bankers, an traders of the City, and the chair, it was an ..ounced, would be taken at two o'clock. Long before that hour the Guildhall was filled to excess, while iu the yard outside there were hundreds of ;emus unable to gain admission. T'ne side galleries ► the hall were also filled with ladies, and the plat -orm was crowded with the requisionists and others, among whom we noticed the Right Hon. the Lord '-layor, Sir James Duke, M.P., Alderman Thompson, 4.P., Alderman Salomons, Alderman Lawrence, the h'ieriffs of London, Mr. David W. Wire, Mr. George Stringer, and many others. The Right Hon. the LORD MAYOR opened the pro - eedings by calling upon his secretary to read the 2quisition. Tnis having been done, the Right Hon. the LORD wiIAYOR, in a few words, exhorted the meeting to give ',very speaker who should present himself a fair and patient hearing. It was felt that her Majesty's n irerogative had been grossly infringed by the recent proceedings of the Pope of Rome, and it was for the -neeting to consider, and decide, whether an address, expressive of its loyalty and attachment to the Throne, should be adopted, as representing the feelings of the inhabitants of the city of London. He would not netain them further, but at once call upon Mr. Masterman to move the first resolution.—(Cheers) Mr. MASTREMAN, M.P., then stood forward to love the first resolution, and was recived with loud kheers. He said, in addressing that large and im portant meeting, he could not avoid, in the first place, expressing his great indignation at the presumption of a foreign power coming here to divide our country, and to dictate to the people in matters of religion.— (Cheers.) It was to him one of the. most astonishing things he bad ever heard or read of, that a power so weak as that of the Pope of Rome was at the present moment—(Hear, hear)—should have had the audacity to dictate to us how this country was to be divided for ecclesiastical purposes, and to press on . the consciences of the people the tenets of the Roman Catholic religion.—(Cheers and uproar.) He was sure the meeting was se well eatisfied• with the kind and tolerant, sway of _the Church ,of England, that it would never submit to the domination of that of Rome.—(Cheers.) It was gratifying to him to hear one universal voice over the whole country, calling upon the Government to put a stop to the unprecedented and unjustifiable act of aggression which the Pope of Rome hart attempted to impose upon it—(Hear, hear.) It was with geat satisfaction that he viewed the determination of our gracioes ,‘..zovereig - a to uphold the Protestant institu tions of the country—(Great cheering)—and if that meeting had no other object in view, he thought they should feel it their duty to show to her Majesty the feeling of the country at large on this important question. For himself; he should heartily wish to see this aggression of the Roman Catholics put down; and if the law in its present state should be found insuffi cient for that purpose, he thought the Government should be armed with fresh powers to put an end to the invasion. —(Loud cheers.) He thought the l2est way to attain that object would be to send out of the country those gentlemen who had been most conspi cuous in promoting the recent act of aggression.— (Renewed cheers.) He believed the poor Pope had been most grievously deceived in this mat ter by the grossly exaggerated statements that bad been made to him of the some few learned and so-called pious individuals who had seceded from the Church of England.—(Hear, hear.) There were many clergymen who, very much to their own dis honour and the inconvenience of the people, had in troduced ceremonies into their churches which had given umbrage and annyonce to their congregations. —(Hear, hear.) He hoped those gentlemen would qeedily repent of what they had done; and he would recommend them to consider the error of their wait's, and to return to that pure and simple faith from which they had so grievously departed —(Cheers.) The Hon. Gentleman con eluded by moving the following resolution :—" That in the opinion of this meeting the recent proceedings of the Bishop of Rome, in assuming to himelf authority to establish ecclesiastical dioceses in this country, and to appoint archbishops and i,hops to preside over the same, is an invasion of the Queen's prerogative, an attack on the institution of the State, and an interference with the - train of this realm wholly inconsistent with its national independence."—(Loud cheers.) Mr. Alderman THosarsots, M.P., stepped to the front of the platform, amid the loud acclamations of the meeting, to second the resolution. He said he Celt himself complimented in having been invited to second the resolution which they bad just heard read ; end he felt equal gratification in being afforded en opportunity of addressing so numerous and so in fluential a b ,dy of his fellow-citizens as bad been convened together by the Lord Mayor, for the pur pose of di,eussing and deciding upon the course which might be most fitting, in order to manifest their disgust and disapprobation at the arreganee and presumption of the Pope of Rome and his emis saries, whom in his conscience tie believed were aiming to undermine the religion and liberties of the people of this country, and their allegiance to their Sovereign—(Laud cheers)—a Sovereign illus trious and venerated by all her subjects, sad who, under the blessing of God, was distinguished by all those qualities which made England a great, a glo rious, and a happy country.—(Rene wed cheers.) He said advisedly, attempts to undermine their allegiance to their Sovereign.—(Faint shouts of " No," drowned in responsive vociferations of "Yes, yes," enforced by the waving of hats for soma moments.) What w a s th a t thi ng —b r i e f, or bUll, oz whatsoever might be its proper ecclesiastical designation, but, in point of fact, treat ing England as a vanquished country, dividing it into parcels, and giving authority over the several dis tricts, thereby signifying that they, the Protestant people of lingland, were prepared to forget the glos ;Lolls principles of the Reformation, and to return Main within the pale of the Cnurch,of Rome,?—(Vo ciferous cheers.) He knew how futile was their expectation, and how contemptible was the attempt. —(Cheers.) Let them compare for a moment the tenure by which their beloved Queen of England end the Pope of Rome held their respective temporal powers, The Queen of England, it was truly said, reigned in the hearts of all her subjects. Her most humble, as well as her most elevated subject, would be prepared to shed his blood, in order to pro tect his Queen from insult.—(Cheers.) What was the tenure of the temporal power of the Pope of Rome ? He (Mr. Alderman Thompson) would venture to say that 9,99 of his subjects out of 1,000 would heartily join in a subscription to send him to some other country.—(Cheers and laughter.) What was the loyalty of his own subjects ? They would again gladly lend him a suit of clothes to escape in.— (Laughter.) He (Mr. Alderman Thompson) said further that this act of Papal aggression was aimed at the: repeal of the glorious Reformation, which the blood and spirit of our ancestors, especially of the city of London, won for us. The Archbishop of Westteinster's account of the new Roman Ca tholic " development" in this country, as compared with its former system of government by vicars-apos tolic, was, according to him, a distinction without a difference, and that the vicars apostolic had as much power as the new bishops were to have. Why change it then ? He (Mr. Alderman Thompson) had always understood that the purpose of vicars-ppostolic was to look after the moral character of the:priests of the Roman Catholic Church in this country--(A laugh) —but he never understood that they were to have a portion of the territory of this country and assume a government inconsistent with the laws and consti tution of this realm, Cardinal Wisernan—(Laughter and hissing)—further told them that although lie was to be the Archbishop of Westminster —(Shouts of " No, no")—He would not touch a single farthing of the revenues of the Dear, and Chapter of Westminster.—(Laughter.) Did the meeting believe that ?—(Shouts of "No, no.") Nor did he (Mr. Alderman Thompson) either. He be lieved that all those proceedings, all those appoint ments of archbishops and bishops, were intended as a ladder by which to reach the revenues of the Pro testant Church of England.—(Loud cheers.) They contended that the Pope of Rome had the right of nominating bishops - throughout the world, that was, according to the Roman Catholic canon law. Although Cardinal Wiseman was supposed to be an acute, clever man, he had read very little of history, and of Roman Catholic history too, or of the Protestant history of Europe during the French revolution, if he held such a dogma u that.: If he had read history aright he would have found that by a Concordat made by the Pope of Rome in 1801, Napoleon Bonaparte weal to nominate ail the bishops.—(Laughter.) He did so. Then why was it said there was nothing new in this proceeding ? He (Mr. Alderman Thompson) would not make any suggestions as to what might be the inducement that had actuated the Pope to this course, but he believed the novelties introduced into the service of the Church of England, and which had interfered with the pure and simple manner of conducting public worship, had been attended with evil consequences.—(Loud cheers.) Many of the parties who had introduced those novelties into our Church service bad since gone to Rome, and those who adopted simi lar practices, he (Mr. Alderman Thompson) hoped, jor the sake of our religion, would soon follow them. The resolution having been put, Mr. G. STRINGER came forward as a Protestant and enemy to Puseyism and Rome to speak against the resoltition. He wanted the meeting to award justice to their enemies. He was a member of the Protestant Church of England, and he hoped after this declaration he should meet with fair play. He called upon them to hesitate before they passed the resolution. Was this the first time that Catholicism had been introduced into England ?—(Cries of " He's a Puseyite.") He was no such thing; but when he remembered what had been done for Catholics, and the declaration of Lord John Russell, that justice could not be done to the Roman Catholics without the introduction of Popish bulls were made legal— (Hear, hear)—he for one was ready to do everything consistent with reason and justice to resist the progress of Romanism, but when he remembered the speeches of Lord John Russell, Lord Lyndhurst, and others of their class, made in 1846, he was not surprised at the recent proceedings of the Pope ; be cause these very speeches could have bad no other tendency than to encourage them.—(Cheers.) He maintained, then that the words of the resolution were untrue, for the Government and the Queen had al ready surrendered her supremacy over Roman Ca tholics.—(Cries of "No, no," " Off, off," and con tusion.) The gentleman concluded abruptly, by moving an amendment, but no one seconded it, and it therefore fell to the ground. The resolution was then put, and carried' unani mously. Mr. CUMMINGS, a City merchant, moved the second resolution, and in so doing he declared that nothing but this all-important subject could have collected so many thousands in that hall as he then saw. He ad mitted with the last speaker that much had been done for the Catholics during the last twenty years, but how had they returned those favours ?—(Cheers.) Was Ireland raised from misery. Were the Catholics grate ful for the concessions or more attached to the Throne ? —(No, no.) The question now agitating the country must be decided by the two classes of Catho lics and Protestants? The voice of the latter must demand the immediate abolition of "mummeries," or their liberty would soon be at end. England had been happy and prosperous since the revolution of 1688, and so it would remain if its people would now stand forward in support of Protestantism.— (Cheers.) Do not let it be supposed that they were fighting the battle of Protestants alone. In doing what he bad suggested they would be protecting Catholics against the tyranny of Rome.—(Hear.) In the reign of Edward 111., the Pope of Rome drew as much money out of this country by his extortions as the whole of its revenue amounted to, and unless the people determined to resist the pre sent aggressive influence of Rome, those days of ex tortion and oppression would soon return.—(Cheers.) He therefore called upon the city of London to sup port the supremacy and throne of the Queen, who had set the whole world an example not alone as a Sovereign, but as a mother and daughter, which other potentates would do well to follow.— (Cheers.) The whole policy of Rome was to get the rich into its clutches by seducing their younger sons and daughters, and confining them in prisons called colleges and nunneries ; but if the people of England only did their duty, this conspiracy would fail.—(Cheers.) The resolution he had to move was to this effect:—" That this meeting believes' the great advancement made by the nation, during the last three centuries, in all the elements of national strength, was owing to its deliverance from the baneful influence of foreign ecclesiastical do minion." Mr. WALKER seconded the resolution, and read a paragraph from the Perth:Constitutional, which stated that the Roman Catholic bishop of that district had announced the intention of France and other Conti nental powers to aid the Pope in the event of his Bull being rejected by this country. The real object of the present movement on the part of the Pope was not the subversion, but the political de struction of this country.— (Cheers.) Mr. P. LAURIE was glad to meet so large an assem bly within that cradle of civil and :religious liberty to support the cause of Protestantism ; but he did not think the last resolution went far enough, and there fore he wished to move an addition to it. Not alone was the Pope to blame, but the unworthy sons of the Church, who were the pioneers in this aggressive step, should also be denounced.—(Tremendous cheers.) What was the use of closing the gates to the enema without, if they allowed an enemy to remain within ? —(Cheers.) He was just as much opposed to do mestic ecclesiastical tyranny as foreign supremacies, and he for one would neither submit to the Popery of Rome nor the mummeries of Pimlico.— (Cheers.) If they turned out the Pope's bull, to make the movement effective they must also turn out the tracts of the Tractarians, and send the Pu seyites after them.—(Cheers.) He proposed the following addition to the resolution :—" And we also feel it to be our bounden duty to express our opinion, that we view with indignation and alarm the extensive promulgation and introduction of Romish principles and Romish practices into the service of the Church of England by many churchmen of this and other dioceses, and to express our belief that greater danger is to be apprehended front the unfaithful teaching within the Established Church than from any hostility without." Alderman SIDNEY seconded the addition, consider ing that the Pusey ices were as much to blame as the Romish doctors, and any law which should be directed against Rome must also reach them. The people of this country had been terribly cajoled by their statesmen, and it was with humiliation he confessed that the present proceedings of the Pope were in no way antagonistic to the exist ing law. No statute could be produced against it, and while they denounced priestoraft let them not forget that they had been led astray by statecraft.— (Cheers.) Sir Robert Peel and Lord John Russell had alike truckled with the Roman Catholics, and if the city of London wished to stop the aggressive policy of Rome it would at once declare that the legislation of the country should be dictated in a Protestant spirit.—(Cheers.) Mr. SCARBOROUGH was an opponent of Popery, but not of Roman Catholics, and he hoped the meeting would hear no more of returning to prohibitory Acts of Parliament, except it were to destroy the existence of Puseyites in the Church. Let them remember, how ever, that wax candles did not make Puseyites. There were hundreds of Established Church Jesuits who dispensed with the candles, and he warned the meeting to watch the teachings of all their pastors with care. The Rer. Mr. PococK then stepped forward to re sist the addition, but some one in the body of the hall called out " He's a Puseyite," and immediately the reverend gentleman was greeted with a terrific yell. Still, above the thunder of voices, was heard the cry of " No wax candles," " No wafer gods," " No Popery," and " Off ;" but, not withstanding these manifestations of displeasure, the rev. gentleman stood his ground, and kept gesticulating and twisting about till the Lord Mayor came forward and insisted.upon his retiring. Order was then restored, when, Mr. D. W. Winn offered himself, and was received with immense cheering. He told the meeting that those who had supported it had four objects in view— first, to support the Queen's supremacy against L foreign domination ; secondly, to declare the sufli ciency of the Scriptures to reform religion ; thirdly, to assert the right of every man to interpret ' the Scriptures as he thought proper ; and fourthly, to opppose the enemies of the Church without and denouncing of enemies within. Now those objects would not be fully accornpanished unless they adopted the addition to the resolution ; and he therefore hoped it would be unanimously agreed to. Puseyism as well as Popery had both a tendency to enslave the soul and debase the mind, and as he understood the Reverend Gentleman who wished to address them a while ago was the chaplain of the Rev. Mr. Dodswortb, he was sorry the meeting did not hear him, because he shouldihave been glad to learn how he could reconcile his Puseyite principles with the doctrines and practices of the Protestant Church of England. Mr. Ross supported the resolution; but in doing so be begged it to be understood that he raised his voice not against his Roman Catholic fellow-subjects, but against the Popish system. He would still allow Catholics to build churches, to worship images, and wear beads and crucifixes if they so thought fit; but never would he tolerate any proposal to have their system recognised by the law.—(Cheers.) The resolution, with the addition, was then put and carried unanimously. Sir JAMES DUKE Bart., M.P., m ove d th e thi r d resolution as fell ows •--" That an humble address be presented to the Queen, p ray i ng her Majesty t o be pleased to take such measures on this occasion as may sustain the royal prerogative, vindicate the independence of the state, and repel all attempts, either direct or indirect, to restore foreign ecclesiastical power in the land." He excused himself for not making a lengthened speech, on the ground that he had only just come off a long journey, but he was gratified at being Able to tell them upon the authority of Lord John Russell that her Majesty neither sym pathised with Popery nor Puseyisrn.—(Cheers.) 21r. HOARE, of the firm of Barnard, Hoare, and 1 Co., seconded the resolution. The resolutioo, like the others, was carried by ac clamation. Mr. FOWELL moved the address, which was se conded by Mr. MATTHEW CLARKE, and unanimously adopted. Thanks were then voted to the Lord Mayor, and th:ee cheers having been given for the Queen, the meeting broke up. THE BRAZILS. FALMOIITR, Nov. 23.—Her Majesty's packet Ex press, Lieutenant Lory commander, arrived here to day with the Brazil mails, having left Rio de Janeiro on the 11th of October. She brings about 35,0001. on freight, principally on mining account, and the following passengers, viz., Messrs. Tennent, Petty, Col lier, Guiggar, and servant ; Molinara, and Wehner ; Senhor H. Vianna de Leima and lady, two children, and servant; Senhor S. de Rego Barros, M. Marc Delesderrier, Baron Mengden, Secretary of the Russian Legation at Rio Janiero ; Senhor de Ba rozzo and servant ; Madame N. Levis, and Mr. Hamilton, lady, and three children. This packet brings the important news of the Buenos Ayrean Minister having demanded his pas ports, and of the march of Brazilian troops to the southward. A declaration of war between those countries was daily expected to be made. In tradewe learn that the dulness which prevailed in the produce market for some time previous to the sailing of the Penguin, and caused by the great fluctuations in the European markets, had been suc ceeded by great activity, and in coffee above 190,000 bags had been sold, principally for the Mediterranean and the United States. On the packet's departure the prices were—supe rior, dolls. 3.450 to dolls. 3.500 per arroba, equal to 355. 6d. per cwt. on board ; good first, dolls. 3250 to dolls. 3.350 per arroba, equal to 34i. per cwt. on board; and good second, dolls. 2.900 to dolls. 3.000, equal to 30s. 7d. per cwt. on board. Sugar—White, dolls. 2.700 to dolls. 3.000 per arroba ; brown, dolls. ] .800 to dolls. 2.000 per arroba. Hides-175 per lb. for heavy ; and 195 to 200 for light. _ - The frigate Inconstant, from the Pacific for Eng land, had put into Rio Janeiro. She has on board a large freight, and was to proceed on her passage on the 14th of October. It is stated that the express brings proposals for a treaty of commerce made by the Brazilian Govern ment to that of Great Britain. The following are the quotations of specie : Pieces of dolls. 6.400 equal to dolls. 16 000 each ; Spanish doubloons, dolls. 30.800 to dolls. 31.000; Spanish dollars, dolls. 2.000 ; patriot dollars, dolls. 1 930 to dolls. 1.940 ; sovereigns, dolls. 9.000. Exchange, 28fd. ; Stock, Six per Cent., 85fr to 86. Freights ruled as follows :—English Channel, 503.; liamburgh, 425. 6d. to 455. ; Mediterranean, 455. to 503.; United States, 75c. to 80c. The Express left at Rio de Janeiro her Majesty's ships Southampton and Harpy. UNIVERSITY REFORM. The Oxford University Cc-a - mission commenced its operations by circular addressed to the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, the Visitors of Colleges, the Heads of Colleges, the Professors, and all other Uni versity functionaries, requesting ;heir co-operation in the execution of her Majesty's commands. Since the reception of the answers to this circular the Commis sion has issued the following documents to the Vice- Chancellor of the University, to the Heads of Col leges, to the Professors, and to other eminent persons connected with the University : The Vice-Chancellor of Oxford has been requested by her Majesty's Commissioners to furnish the follow ing returns : " 1. A copy of the University statutes now in force. "2. A" schedule of all fees and moneys levied on members of the University, whether as University dues er as payments to Government, (1) at matriculation, (2) previously to responsions or examinations, (3) as annual imposts, (4) on taking degrees. " 3. A copy of the agreement between the University and the other parties interested in the University Press. " 4. A statement of the profits in the University Press in each of the last ten years, distinguishing the profits arising from the sale of Bibles, Testaments, and Prayer Books, and those arising from the sale of other works. " 5. A statement of the amount of the balances now in hand, and in the estimated value of the stock. " 6. A statement of the application of the net profits of the University Press during the last ten years. " 7. A statement of the net income of the University estates, distinguishing between these which are held in trust, those hich are intended for specific purposes, and those which are intended for the general objects of the University. " 8. A statement of the grants made by the Univer sity during the last ten years to purposes not strictly academical. " 9. A statement of the moneys in the University chest, other than those of the University Press, which are applicable to the general purposes of the University. " 10. A statement of the principles on which fines are set for the renewal of leases, and of the leases, if any, which the University is now running out. "11. A statement of the emoluments of the Vice- Chancellor, distinguishing the sources from which they arise. " 12. A statement of the emoluments of the following University officers:—The Deputy Steward, the Proctors ,r , cl Pro-proctors, the Public Orator, the Keeper of the Archives, Bodley's Librarian and Sub-Librarians, the Keeper of the Ashmolean Museum, the Radcliffe Libra rian, the Assessor of the Vice-Chancellor's Court, the Registrar of the University, the Registrar of the Vice- Chancellor's Court, the Clerk and Deputy Clerk of the Market, the Bedells. " 13. A schedule of the fees payable in the Vice- Chancellor's i ourt. " 14. A statement of the number of persons who have offered themselves as candidates at the examination for the degree of 8.A., and at the New Theological Exami nation, since the passing of the statutes which established those examinations, and of the number of candidates who have obtained certificates. " 15. A statement of the number of matriculations and degrees during each of the last four years, distin guishing between the matriculations of persons entered as sons of noblemen, doctors, esquires, gentlemen, cler gymen, and plebians, and between the graduations of persons as compounders and non compounders." The following paper has been issued to the Vice- Chancellors and Proctors, the Heads of Colleges and Halls, and other eminent persons connected with the University : " Oxford University Commission, Downing-street, " 16. The propriety of laying periodical statements of the University accounts before Cunvccation. " Her Ll9jest:i's Commi,sioners wilt be hp.flpy to re ceive your evidt-nce orally or in writing, nod in such form as you may thick best adapted to do justice to your suggestions and arguments. I have the honour to be, your obedient humble ser vant, " A. P. STANLEY, Secretary-" ► The following paper has been issued to the Pro fessors of the University : " Oxfurci University Commission, Downing-street, November, 1850. " Sir,—Her Majesty's Commissioners for the Univer sity of Oxford, being charged with the duty of reporting to her Majesty on the state, discipline, studies, and re venues of the University and Colleges of Oxford, and required also to report their opinions on the subjects re ferred to them, are anxious to cbrain information and suggestions from persons who by la,ir station and ex perience merit public confidence. They, therefore, re quest that y6u will communicate to them wherever, in your judgment, may assist them in the tonnation of their opinions, and enabl, them to give a !I:whin' representa tion of the present condition of the University. Wilde they will be glad to receive from you any communica tion bs wing on the subjects of their inquiry, they be leave to call your attention specially to the following points:— " 1. The possibility of diminishing the ordinary ex penses of a University education and of restraining ex travagant habits. " 2. The sufficiency cf the powers which the authori ties possess to enforce discipline. "3. The power of the University to make, repeal, or alter statutes. "4. The mode of appointing the Vice-Chancellor and Proctors. " 5. The government of tho University, and its rein. Lion to the collages, as finally established by the statute, of Archbishop Laud. November, 1850. RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE. THE GREAT NORTHERN. IMPORTANT RAILWAY EXTENSION FROM MISTERTON TO Itio. , ,SINGTON.—Of all The applications which have emanated from the Great Northern Railway board, we know of none more important to the town of Don caster than the contemplated schethe of a railway from Misterton to Rossington. This line is intended to form a junction with the Great Northern Railway (Isle of Axholme) extension in the township of Mis terton, in the county o f N o tti ng h am, at or near e terminating by a j unc tion with the ' Passing by Idle Stop, Aiisson, Fin ningley,Etycar' Dike, &c.,n., and authorised mainline of the Great Northern at or near the Mother Drain, dividi ng t h e par i s h es o f R oss i ngton and Cantley. This application to Parliament is, in point continuation of the Loop Line from theof fact, a nof Gainsborough to Doncaster ; the company already possessing powers of con struction from Gainsbor oug h t o H axe y G a t e . parishess thour ghSfahuendbdy, deviation ev the pas in terested are Misterton, West Stockwith, Gringley, Misson, Finningl ey , i n Nottinghamshire; Owston Ferry, Haxey, West Wo o d s id e Craize Lound, East ' Lound, Lincolnshi re; &usterfield, Blaxton, Cantley, Rossington, Doncaster, and Loversall, Yorkshire. At present we have n o di rect communication with the port of Gainsborough, This scheme is of the ut most importance to the fertile fields and pastures of the Isle of ei.xholme. I t will be of immense advan tage to the cultivator! of the soil which is famous for its luxuriance, and will afford them all the advantages to be derived from a ready money market. Dun caster, which has fur very many years been the em porium to the agriculturist s o f N orth L i ncolnshire, has of late experienced the di sa d vantages i n not being placed in a direct commu n i ca ti on w ith th a t fruitful district. Indeed t h e farmers are now likely to be put in possession of all the facilities, cheapness, and advantages afford e d b y t h e rap idi ty o f railways. This communication i s , we repea t, o f vas t and paramount utility to our corn market, as it is well known that no portion o f t h e ne i g hb our i ng country has contributed so much to its prosperity as the Isle of Axholme. .It has our hearty and cordi a l wishes for its success 15i Parliament; and so vit a ll y essential do we view thts extension, that we trust that the inhabitants of the town of D oncaster, as well as the Corporation, will publicly express their sanction, and send petitions to both Houses of Parliament, i n the forthcoming session, praying th a t th e Bi l l may be passed in its integrity. Our friends at Gains borough will also considerably participate in the be nefits of the proposed railway ; and from them we ex pect a willing and strenuous support to this applica tion to Parliament.—Doncaster Gazette. THE MADRID AND VALENCIA RAILWAY. —On Saturday the proceedings on the charge of the official manager against the directors were resumed before Master Blunt, and at the close of the day we re ad journed t o 20th December, to prepare evidence of th e receipt of th e r es t of the deposits at the ,other bankers, and its transfer to Messrs. Mastermans , and t o show that each of the directors paid on their letter s o f allot meat. It w as s tated by a contributor that M r. Chadwick was met with in Brussels in Sept em b er last. Th e amoun t of the caution money to be re mitted by the Spanish G ov ernment, and wh ic h w i ll be divided among the shareholders, is 20,0 , 00/. BELFAST AND BALLYMENA R AILWAY COMPANY,— The report to be laid before this company, at the half. yearly meeting of the 28th inst., has been printed. The gross receipts for the half-year amount to 16 9741. Is. Id. ; the cost of working the line has been 7,288/. 15s. sd. ; and the interest on loans 3,148/. 1.5,. 4d ; leaving a disposable balance of 6,5361. 10s. 41, out of which it is recommended that a divid en d of 15.. p er s ! are (that for the cerrespo nd i e g period of last year having been only 9,.) be d dared, which will amount to 5,5111., leaving 1,025/ 103. 4d. to be a(ded to the res , ,rved fund. SouTze EASTERN RAILWAY.—ASEFORD AND HAST INGS Brteecn. —A great number of men are now em ployee in removing the slip near the Mount Pleasant tunnel, which hes been the cause of the delay in opening this line. It is e xpected that the whole of the slip will he removed, the rails relaid, and the line open for traffic in the course of three weeks, with ordinary weather. HOLYHEAD.—RAILWAY EXTENSIO . N.—Applicati ci n will be mode to Parliament next sess i on for an Act to authorise the construction or extension of a railway from the terminus of tlie Chester and Holyhead Railway to the pier in the harbour of Holyhead ; and the customary notices are in course of publication. The proposed extension will commence either in, or "6. The means of extending the benefits of the Uni versity to a large numbe-r of students:— "(1). By the establishment of new halls, whether as independent societies, or in connexion with colleges; (2). By permitting undergraduates to lodge in private houses more generally tnan at present; "(3). By allowing stn ents to become members of the University, and to be educated i❑ Ox ford under due superintendence, but without subjecting th-ni to the expenses inci'ient to connexion with a college or hail; " (4). By admitting persons to professorial lec tures, and authorising the professors to grant certificates of attendance, without requiring any further connexion with the University; " 7. The expediency of an examination previous to ma triculation; ot diminishing the length ot time required for the first degree; of rendering the higher degrees real tests of merit; of so regulating the studies of the University as to render them at some period of the course more directly subservient to the future pursuits of the student. "8. The expediency of combining the professorial with the tutorial system; of rendering; the professorial foundations more available for the instruction of under graduates generally; of increasing the number and en dowments of professorships; of providing retiring pen sions for professors. " Sir,—Her Majesty's Commissioners for the Um versity of Oxford being charged with the duty of re• porting to her Majesty on the state, discipline, studies, end revenues of the University and Colleges of Oxford, and required also to report their opinions on the subjects referred to them, are anxious to obtain information and suggestions from persona who, by their station and experience, merit public confidence. They therefore request that you will communicate to them whatever, in your judgment, may assist them in the formation of their opinions, and enable them to give a faithful representation of the present condition of the University. -While they will be glad to receive from you any communication bearing on the subjects of their inquiry, they beg leave to call your attention specially to the following points:--- " 1. The possibility of diminishing the ordinary ex penses of a University education and of restraining ex travagant habits. " 2. The sufficiency of the powers which the authori ties possess to enforce discipline. " 3. The power of the University to make, repeal, or alter statutes. " 4. The mode of appointing the Vice-Chancellor and Proctors. " 5. The government of the University and its rela tion to the colleges, as finally established by the statutes of Archbishop Laud. " 9 The most eligible mode of appointing professors; and the effect of existing limitations or disqualifications upon the appointment of professors. " 10 The effect of the existing limitations in the elec tion to fellowships, and in their tenure. " 11. The propriety of abolishing the diAinctinctions between compounders and ordinary graduates; bet Neen noblemen, gentlemen ccmmoneris i • and other students; one/ Oho the distinctions made with respect to parentage at m.trieula!ion. " 12. The means of fully qualifying students, in Oxford itself, for holy orders, and of obviating the necessity of seeking theological instruction in other places. " 13. The capability of colleges and balls, as at pre sent constituted, to furnish adequate instruction in the subjects now studied, and in those introduced ty the re cent Examination Statute. " 14. The system of private tuition, and its effect both on tutors and pupils. " 15. The means of rendering Bodley's Library more generally useful than at present. " 16. The propriety of laying periodical statements of the University accounts before Convocation. " Her Majesty's Commissioners also request you as to furnish statements under the subjoined heads, and to give them any further information or any suggestions which may occur to you in relation to your office:— " 1. The nature of the endowment, and its present an nual value; and whether any other sources of income are attached to it. " 2. Whether any special qualifications arc required by statute in the persons appointed. " 3. Whether any residence, lecture-room, library, ap partrus, collections, &c., are provided for you; if so, whether there are any funds for keeping them up. " 4. Whether there are any statutes requiring the per formance of specific duties; and whether those duties are such as could not profitably be now enforced. " 5. The mode of appointment to your office, whether it is held fur life, or for a term of year:, and whether the person holding it is removable. " G. The nature and number of lectures usually de livered in each year; the average number of pupils at tending, and the fee paid by each pupil. " 7. The general condition in the University of the branch of study to which your professorship relates, and the means of promoting its advancement. " Her Majesty's Commissioners will ba happy to re ceive onr evidence, either orally or in 'Writing, and in such a form Ls you may think best adapted to do justice to your euggestions and arguments. " I have the honour to be, your obedient humble servant, " A. P. STANLEY, Sec." NRWTON STEEPLECHICE. 5 to 2 agst Volatile 7 to 2 agst Hazard 5 to 1 agst Y. Dutchman CHESTER CUP. SIX O'CLOCK. 50 to 1 agst Langton—taken 50 to 1 agst Brother to Dough—taken 50 to 1 apt Clarissa—taken 50 to 1 agst Rhesus—taken 50 to 1 agst Wallflower —taken 1,000 to 15 tgst Garforth—taken 1,000 to 15 agst Snowstorm 1,000 to 15 agst Melcdy 1,000 to 15 agst Lady Eden 1,000 to 15 agst Sir Richard 1,000 to 10 agst Musician 1,000 to 10 agst Swindler DERBY. 13 to 1 agst Mountain Sylph colt 20 to 1 agst Teddington 20 to 1 agst Lainartme 40 to 1 agst Faugh-a-ballagh colt 50 to 1 ugst Ipsus " 6. The means of extending the benefits of the Uni versity to a larger number of students:— " (1.) By the establishment of new halls, whether as independent societies, or in connexion with colleges; " (2.) By permitting undergraduates to lodge in private houses more generally than at present; " (3.) By allowing students to become members of the University, and to be educated in Oxford under due superintendence, but without sub jecting them to the expenses incident to con nexion with a college or hall; " (4.) By admitting persons to professorial lee• tures, and authorising the professors to grant certificates of attendance, without requiring any further connexion with the University. "7. The expediency of an examination previous to matriculation; of diminishing the length of time required for the first degree; of rendering the higher degrees real tests of merit; of so regulating the studies of the University as to render them at some period of the course more directly subservient to the future pursuits of the student. _ _ "8. The expediency of combining the professorial with the tutorial system; of rendering the professorial foundations more available for the instructhin of under gruduatts generally; of increasing the number and en dowments of proNssorships; of providing retiring pen sions for professors. " 9. Tire most eligible mode of appointing professors, and the eff e ct of ex i st i ng li m i tat i ons or di t q u a!ificaLions upon the appointment of professors. " 10. The effect of the existing limitations iu the elec tion to fellowships, and in their tenure. " 11. The propriety of abolishing the distinctions be tween compounders end ordinary graduates; those be tw, en a bl, men, gentlemen-commoners, and other stu dents; and also those made with respect to parentage at matriculation. " 12. 1 he means of fully qualifying students in Oxford itself tor holy orders, anu of obviating the necessity of seeking theological instruction in other places. •of colleg es an d h a ll s , as a t pre sent' 13. consTtilie capabilit y tuted,tof furnish adequate instruction in the subjects now :tudied, and in those introduced. by the re cent Examination Statute. " 14. The system of private tuition, and its effect both on tutors and pupils. 15. The means ut rendering Bodley's library more generally useful thau at present. THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 25, 1850. closely adjacent to, the present station, and passing along the shores of the harbour, will terminate upon the pier close to the lighthouse. The pier, which is a remarkably solid structure, extends nearly 400 feet into the harb o u r , the lighthouse being at the ex treme end. TATTERSALL'S-THIS EVENING 11 , r Majesty h%s subscribed 501. towards a fund for the reliet of Lieutenant Waghorn'a mother and sister. Ssorms and rain have been the chief characteristics of the weather since our last. Yesterday the wind blew heavily from the westward, and showers fell throughout the afternoon and evening.— Liveijoot Albion. PACKET STATION.—The following report has been prepared by the Limerick Packet Station Committee, and forwarded to the Commissioners :—ist. That a Transatlantic packet station, established on the western coast of Ireland, would contribute materially to advance the general interests of the empire at large. 2d. That the Shannon presents the natural position for effectually accomplishing this grand na tional project, as this noble river combines advantages and capabilities, superior to any other port that can be selected, while it requires less artificial or extraneous aid, and involves but a moderate expenditure to render the harbour secure and complete for all the purposes of navigation. 3d. That the ne esary result of this choice would be the creation of a central emporium for the objects of trade and commerce, es sentially promoting the prosperity of Ireland, and causing its vast interna resources to bec( me generally known and appreciated by the facilities afforded as a transit country for all Europe to the western world. COURAGE OF THE MOCKING BlRD.—During the time of incubation neither the cat, dog, animal, or man, can approach the nest without being attacked. The cats, in particular, are persecuted whenever they make their appearance, until obliged to retreat. But his whole vengeance is more particularly directed against that mortal enemy of his eggs and young, the black snake. Whenever the in sidious approaches of the reptile are discovered, the male darts upon it with the rapidity of an arrow, dexterously eluding its bite, and striking it violently and incess,antly about the head, where it is very vulnerable. The snake soon becomes sensible of its danger, and seeks to escape, but the intrepid aefender of its young redoubles its exer tions, and unless his antagonist be of great magnitude, often succeeus in destroying him. All his pretended powers of fascination avail him nothing against the vengeance of this liable bird. As the snake's strength begins to flag ,the mocking bird seiv-s it a n d lift s i t ttp part l y f rom the ground, beating it with its wings; and when the business is com pleted he returns to the nest of his young, mounts the sum mit of the hush, and pours forth a torrent of song in token of victory. was sure she had had no knife since tea time. Wit ness, upon seeing the maker's name upon the knife, went to Mr. Davis, a cutler in LeadenLall•street, who said the knife was made by him, and he hul sold it to a male person. Mr. Davis, who was present in the justice-room, was then called by, the Lord Mayor, both counsel having declined to examine him. Mr. Davis said he sold the knife on Monday the 18th inst. It was then square at the point but now it was sharp. Upon being asked whether he should know the purchaser, he pointed out Mr. Kitson as the man to whom he sold it. He was asked for a sharp-pointed one ; but having none, he received instructions to sharpen one of those he had shown to the purchaser. The knife was called for the following day. He had never see❑ Mr. Kitson.before, but he was quite cer tain of his being the man. Mr. Kitson here denied the fact of his having pur chased the knife in the most solemn manner, and said he had never been in Mr. Davis's shop. Mr. Davis still adhered to what he had said. Mr. Capes, the surgeon, being again called, and asked whether a person could have inflicted the wound himself, said, if it bad been done by himself, it must have been effected in a pecu:iar way. One hand must have been driven against the inside of the other arm. Mr. Ballantine contended that the prisoner was in noc.nt, and challenged the strictest investigation. The LORD MAToR said, after having read over the evidence, he bad come to the conclusion to send this extraordinary and distressing case for decision to a higher tribunal. If the accused was desirous of offer ing bail, application could be made on Monday to the judges of the Central Criminal Court. The prisoner, who did not appear at all disturbed during the investigation, was then committed for trial. - GUILDHALL. Mr. Alderman Challis attended to correct some in accuracy in our report of Saturday last. He said, as the conversation on the degree of legal guilt of Dr. Wiseman took place after the business had closed, and the public bad left the office, it partook more of the character of a private than of a public application for his opinion. The substance of what he had said was as follows :—That, in his opinion, any person con victed under the 13th of Elizabeth would be liable to imprisonment, but that to institute such proceedings would be unwise and kimapolitic, and that, instead of allaying the agitation, as the applicant desired, it would greatly increase it. In the present state of public feeling such a step would constitute Dr. Wise man a martyr, and make the proceedings against him wear the appearance of intolerance and persecution. He could take no part in it; but if the rumours he had just heard were true—that Dr. Wiseman had re ceived notice to quit the kingdom within 48 hours— it would render all other proceedings unnecessary. SHIP NEWS. DUNDEE, Nov. 20.—The Rime, in leaving the Eden, for St. Andrew's, to fill up for London, on the 19th of November, went aground on one of the banks inside the bar of the Eden, and started stern-post, &c., but it is expected will be got off again; crew saved. LIMERICK, Nov. 20.—The following casualties oc curred during the gale of the 19th instant:—The Jane schooner, of Maryport, rudder broken; the Palendar brig, of Workington, much Chafed, bowsprit sprung; the George, of Liverpool, stove in part of her side; the Hun tinv,don schooner, of Dumfries, lost bowsprit, and cover ing boards split; the Milton brig, of London, topsides much injured and chafed; the Pat - wino (Genoese brig), much chafed; two smacks, one laden with wheat, and the other with coal, were sunk in the river. YARMOUTH, Nov. 22.—The Edward and Mary Fre, , - dericksham to Hull, put in here yesterday, having struck upon the Barber Sand. ST. PETERSIBURGH, Nov. 14.—The navigation be tween this city and Cronstadt is stopped by the ice, of which there is a great deal in the river. DINGLE, Nov. 20.—The Errichetta, of Napoli, Bar letta and Falmouth, to Limerick, was totally wrecked off this place last night • crew, except one man, ear e d. A schooner is said t o have been lost, with all bands, under Bull Head; and a vessel is also reported lost on the large Blasques. Part of the side of a schooner is ashore at Cumshote, near Dunquin. ANTWERP, Nov. 22.—The Henrietta Clasina, Batavia to Amsterdam, in anchoring at St. Helena, swerved and got in collision with an English ship, when she carried away some masts, and received other damage. CAGLIARI, Nov. 15.—The Evangelistria, Constanti nople to Queenstown, put in here 6th inst., with damage to mast and rigging. MESSINA, Nov. B.—The Harriet, Naples to the Black Sea, which was stranded 2d Nov., near the Faro Light house, has become a wreck; her stores and materials have been saved. COPENHAGEN, Nov. 18.—The Barbara, Wyburgh to London, was stranded off Tein Nov. 6, and half full of water; crew saved; cargo (planks) and materials ex pected to be saved, but the vessel may be considered a wreck. IboRRING, Nov. 14.—A quantity of wreckage, sea chests. bunks, &c., washed on shore on Blockhaus Strand, Nov. 11. From papers found in a secret drawer, these articles appeared to have belonged to the Mecklenburgh, Galleas Woblfahrt Fretwuret, supposed from Sunder 'and, with coals. CUSTOM HOUSE, LONDON, Nov. 23. VESSELS ENTERED INWARDS. The Theft from Gravelines—Leonne from Gravelines —Marie from Gravelines—Victoria from New York— Calypso from Carthagena—Panmurefrom Dantzic—City of Hamilton from Montreal and Quebec—Tre Brodre from Stockholm—Aduena from Stettin—Petrel from Pillau—Eliza from Archangel—Haabet from Nakskow —Mary Mattbewa from Honduras—Eliza from Valencia —Corkscrew from Hamburgh—Barkley from Moulmein —St. Vincent from !tedon— Triton from Ostend—Ac tive from Genoa—Nonpareil from Almeira—Eglinton from Calcutta—Mary Ann from Seville—Fanny from Launceston—Edeline from Assens—Duc Fratella from Barletta—Augusta from Denia—Mentor from Dania — Ferret from Lisbon—Jenny Lind from Denia—Flecha from Ghent—London Packet from Sannesund —Onega from Valparaiso. VESSELS ENTERED OUTWARDS. The London Packet for Christiana—Ocean for Rot terdam—Robert Newton for Ferrol—Egham for Cadiz— Fiecka for Ghent—Amphilla for Leghorn—Emerald for Boulogne. __ VESSELS CLEARED WITH CARGO. The Hebe for Mogadore—Thames for Hamburgh— William Jolliffe for Havre—Batavier and Earl of Auck land for Rotterdam—Walter for Rio Janeiro—Johanna Christine for Dram —Fame for Calais—Lord John Russell for Harlingen —Sir Edward Banks for Ostend— Albion for Boulogne—Thomas Chadwick for Port Adelaide—Antwerpen for Antwerp. VESSELS SPOKEN WITH. Edward Coniston, from Fernando Po, Sept. 30. Clarendon, Sierra Leone to Demerera, Oct. 14, off Cape Palmas, with emigrants. Surinam (Dutch man-of-war), Oct. 30, let. 11 N., long. 22 W. Britannia (brig), showed No. 1,276, Nov. 10, lat. 33 N., long. 24 W. Joshua Brirgdon (barque), Nov. 14, let. 43 N., long. 19 W. Titania, of Liverpeol, Nov. 3, let. 46 N., long. 44 W. St. Denis (American ship), with passengers, Nor. 5, let. 47 N. Ellen (barque). of Aberdeen, from St. Jago de Cuba, Nov. 6, let. 44 N., long. 38 W. A large American ship, standing to the westward, showing a white flag with a red cross, Nov. 8, lat. 46 N.. long. 32 W. Home, for the Clyde, Nov. 12, lat. 51 N., long 35 W. Mississippi, outward bound, Nov. 19, lat. 55 N., long. 9 W. Gauntlet, Glasgow to Lisbon,Nov. 17, lat. 49, long. 9 W, Elizabeth brig, of Sunderland, from Liverpool, Nov. 8 lat 38 N., long 10 W. Lotus, of Brixham, from Palermo, Nov. 13, off Cape St. Vincent. Susan schooner, bound northward, Nov. 15. Leighton brig, Nov. 17. British Queen, Newport to Barcelona, Nov. 10, lat. 45, long. 9. Flora, from Bombay, Oct. 22. lat. 2 N., long. 21 W. Harriet and Jessey brig, Oct. 29, lat. 14 N., long. 25 W. Leo, Bremen for Angostura, Nov. 14, lat 44 N., long. 16 W. Panop ,e London to Algoa Bay, Oct. 7, lat. 13 N., long. 2t W. Wanderer. Newfoundland to Leghorn, Oct. 15, lat. 46, long. 12. Ipswich Lass, Denim to Gloucester, Nov. 16. Neptune, Havre to Guadaloupe, Nov. 9, lat. 49, long 10. Phoenix brig, of Dagoe, bound to Dunkirk. Nur. 19, in the North Sea. SEABORNE MAILS. When made up in By what PLACES. General Post-office mails dis- When due. London. patched. Africa (West coast).. let of the month Night.. .. Uncertain America (via N. York by British packet) .. December 6 .. Night.. .. Dec. 5. America (via Boston by British packet) .. November 29 .. Night.. .. Nov. 27 America(byU.S.pack) December 13 .. Night Belgium .. .. • . Daily .. .. Night.. .. Daily Brazil •4th of the month Night.. .. Nov. 25 Buenos Ayres • . .. 4th of the month Night.. .. Nov. 25 California .. •• .. 17th of month Morning .. Dec. 5 Central America .. 2d & 17th of month Morning .. Dec. 5 Channel Isles • • .. , Mon., Wed., & Fri. Night.. .. Tu. Th. &Sat. Chili •.. ll7th of the month Morning .. Dec. 20 France .. Twice daily .. & nght, Twice daily Hamburgh .. Tuesday & Friday Night.. .. Tues. & Satur. Holland . ,Wednes. & Satur. Morning .. Mon. & Thur. Ireland ...Twice daily Mrn. &tight INVIte daily India (via Southamp.)'2oth of the month Morning .. Nov. 28 India (via Marseilles). 7ths: 24th oimonth Night.. .. Dec. 3 Mediterranean (via Southampton) •. i 2 Oth of the month Morning .. Nov. 28 Mediterranean (via ( Marseilles) . 7th & 2 tit ofmonth Night.. .. D ec . 3 Mediterranean (by . 7th, 17th, 19th, French packet 30tk . o . f Marseilles))Night.. ..,Nov. 29 .. the o7th month & Mexico .. 2 17 d u o i f o t f h t e he m u o i n o t a h u . i . ' D D: c c . . 2 5 0 Peninsular •• 701,17t11,27th0t mu Morning .. Nov. 26 Peru• • • • West Indies 17th of the month Morning .• 'Dec. 20 West Indies (except Havanna & Is.lasau),2d of the month .. Morning • . 'Dec. 5 Morning .. Dec. 5 * The 24th of this Marseilles) will be nu month being a Su de up and dispatched mday, the India mail (via d to-night (the 25th). A fine fox was run ovrr and killed by the mail train on the Shropshire Union Railway, near Newport, a few nights ago. Poor Reynard when discovered presented a melancholy picture—the best hunted pack of hounds in the kingdom could not have finished him more unceremoniously. —Shrewsbury Chronicle. LAW INTELLIGENCE. INSOLVENT DEBTORS' COURT, Nov. 23. A young man, only 21, named John M'Cundie Campbell, a lieutenant in the Itlyal Artillery, was opposed by. Mr. Sargood for Mr. Isaacs, tailor, in St. James's-street; Mr. Cooke supported. The insolvent had seventeen creditors on the sche dule, to whom he owed 3471., contracted from October 1847, when he was a more youth, to July last. Among the creditors were " six" tailors, two boot makers, two hair dressers, two hotel keepers, and a confectioner for 131. for pastry whilst he was a cadet at Woolwich Academy. There was no property for the creditors beyond a proposal be now made to pay them 241. a year out of his pay of 6s. 10d. a day as first-lieutenant. Mr. Isaacs was a creditor for 1261., incurred from April. to July in the present year, of which 201. was for money advanced. From this creditor he got cambric embossed handkerchiefs at ss. 6d. each. He was arrested on the 17th October, on a judge's order, when about to embark with his company to Malta. His servant had packed up his baggage, which a brother officer sent on board, and it had gone to Malta. The property sent to Malta which he had obtained from his creditors was worth 1001. When the case was called, a strenuous effort was made to get the opposition withdrawn, and the offer of 241. a year was urged. It was, however, refused, and it was said that whatever might be the result the inves tigation must take place. The case proceeded, and the disclosures were startling. His father, a barrister, who had resided in India, placed him at the Academy at Woolwich, paying 1251. a year. He had not seen him for some time. In June, 1848, when he got his commission, he was only 19. Before that time he had contracted a debt of 131. for confectionery. Mr. Commissioner PHILLIPS asked what business confectioners had to give such boys credit to the amount of 13/. ? Mr. COOKE said they did all the mischief; they looked to the family to pay them. On being asked how he came to contract such a debt, the insolvent replied that they (the boys) used to go there when they had nothing else to do. Before he got his commissioa he owed for clothes, boots, and shoes, and for perfumes. lie had anti-cholera shirts and Eau de Cologne. He expected his father would have paid his debts, but he refused. When he was arrested some offers were made to Mr. Isaacs, which he had refused, and his company had sailed to Malta without him. Mr. SARGOOD considered that the creditors had a good cause of complaint. He acquitted the insolvent of all fraud, but it was impossible for the Court to pass over such a case. Mr. Cooaz said the young man deserved deep sympathy. He had been tempted with goods. Mr. Commissioner PHILLIPS felt for the insolvent, and also ter the creditors. He saw that a relation had assisted him, and, in the hope that something might be done, be would adjourn the case for a few days. He was glad no fraud was imputed, and he treated that an imprisonment would be prevented, by which the commission would be saved. His Honour expressed his anxiety in the case for all parties. It was adjourned to Thursday next. POLICE INTELLIGENCE. MANSION -HOUSE. Mary Kitson was put to the bar upon the charge of having stabbed her brother, Mr. Ely Kitson, of No. 154, Fenchurch-street, saddler, with a knife, with in tent to do him some grievous bodily harm. Mr. Parry, instructed by Mr. Hockley Wood, at tended for the prosecution, and Mr. Ballantine ap peared for the defence. Mr. Parry said that there had been dissensions in the family for some time, and that it had been found necessary upon former occasions by the complainant to represent the violence of his sister, who bad threatened to do him some serious personal injury, in consequence of which the chief magistrate had bound her over to keep the peace. Mr. Ely Kitson said—On Friday evening, at about seven o'clock, I was going up the stairs of the house in which my sister (the prisoner), my mother, a very old woman, and myself resided, having a can in one hand and a candlestick in the other. I had just let in a friend of the family, who called to see Mrs. Kitson, when the prisoner opened the door, and to my great surprise stabbed me in the arm with a knife, which I afterwards saw in the station house. She did not speak a word to me before she stabbed me. I believe I cried out, upon feeling the weapon, " Oh dear l oh dear ! she has stabbed me," or "I am stabbed." She had very frequently said she would make the place too hot for me, and that she would do for me before we Parted. Cross-examined by Mr. Ballantine—The knife went through my coat, shirt, and flannel-waistcoat. I never saw the knife in my life before. I believe my sister, the prisoner, is the owner of the house. She was left executrix by my father, and my mother and she occupy part of the house. I did not see where the knife was found. Re -examined—l took proceedings against her about my father's will. I received no notice to leave from her, and I am interested in the will as well as she. William G. A. H. Capes, surgeon, of Philpot-lane, said—Mr. Kitson came to me between seven and eight and eight o'clock last evening. I examined his lett arm. There was a wound in the upper part of it, in size and shape like the bowl of a desert spoon, and he appeared to have lost a good deal of blood. The wound was about two inches and a half deep in side the muscle in the direction of the artery. The knife produced was just such an instrument as would have inflicted the wound—a knife sharp pointed and double-edged. Richard Norris, a man in the employment of Mr. Kitson, said he saw him go up stairs with a can and a candlestick, and soon after heard him say, " Oh dear, lam stabhtd." Ile (witness) also heard the shriek of a female, probably caused by what Mr. Kitson had exclaimed. He then went up stairs, and found the knife produced. Crouch, a policeman, gave evidence as to being called into the house and finding Miss Kitson sitting by the fire in a room. He told her that he must take her into custody for stabbing her brothel.. She at first refused to go, but upon force being used, sbe put on her bonnet and shawl. In going to the station she said she could not have believed her brother would be so silly as to injure himself, as she 1 THE COLJNTRYIATS• to- LIVERPOOL, Nov. 23.—A little business passing day, with no change in Flees. 9. d. 9. d' g. d. d. Do.ll-eal,perl96lb 15 0 to 13 Barley, En;,;lish, pr 27 0 um m o i a l quarter 26 Irish, Scotch, and llans,per 601 b.. 3 3 2 -- 3 6 Foreign, grinding 2 0 'ye, par 4801 b •• 22 0-24 a Beans,. English , pr imperial quartr 28 0 3 2 Irish and Scotch, .. 9 25 0 28 0 per 4801 b•• Dutch .. 26 0 , 0 -- 24 98 ° i E gy ptian •• .. 24 Peas, English, per imper i a l quartr 32 0— 34 0 0 Foreign .• .. 0— 32 oats, per 4 51 b: — English, Scotch , and Welsh, old 210-- 2 I I Irish, new, best 'Pealing „26 -- 2 Do., feedin .. 2 6 2 Do., foreigng .. 2 6 2 Oatmeal, English, &Scotch,pr24 ol b 23 -- 24 6 Irish. new • • .• 2/ 0 21 6 . 22 0 23 0 Do., old • • Wheat, per 701 b : English, white -. 6 2 to 6 7 Do. red .. 5 10 G 2 Irish, best red •. 5 6 5 0 Do, lower quality 5 6 5 10 Manx, red and wh. 5 8 5 10 Dantsic, high mixed 6 10 7 2 Do., mixed .. 6 2 6 7 Rostock, tte.. .. 6 7 6 9 Hamburgh and Lower Baltic .. 5 10 6 0 American & S white 6 2 6 6, Canadian, tred 5 9 6 01 Antwerp &Louvain 5 10 6 - 2 French, red.. .. 5 11 6 2 Hungarian and Mariaropoli • . 5 6 5 7 Odessa, Polish •• 5 9 5 10 Do., common .. 5 4 5 6 Egyptian 4 o 4 6 Flour, English & Irish, per 2801 b 31 0 32 0 Do., extra fine 34 0 35 0 United States, per barrel .. 21 0 23 1' Canadian .. 21 0 22 Indian corn, per 4801 b, white .. 30 6 31 ~ n oted MANCHESTER, Nov. 23.—The improved Poing c ued ire in our report of this day se'onight has coo l throughout the present lc, and a steady consura r demand has b.:en experienced for all well - k nown proved marks of flour, which having been freely 0 1 ';'i ce 1 , factors, a fair amount of business resulted. la P f . little or no change occurred: in some instances, i'wo ever, the turn was in favour of sellers. Oatmeal had generally held for rather more money, which tot , the effect of checking sales. Of barley and nisii wise, and oats and oatmeal from Ireland, the arr t i c iss are to a moderate amount, but scanty of other ar_ hea s from those sources. From abroad the imports w and barrel flour exhibit a further falling off; b ilt°ef •beollutlr and French flour the supplies are literal. l'too market this morning the trade was less buoYa li ,,,i o os during the week, and wheat merely rates. Flour moved off less freely, and no ad va n g ,et prices was obtainable. Oats firm, and oatmeal i);_f,e, supported Pr' ee i n load dearer, but the demand for the latter article ou' what lan , uid. NOTTINGHAM TRADE.—Lace--The u ncertain st a u t f ef il: . affairs in Germany has caused some check in ale n e d ao turing. Things wear a brighter appear ance ' :at th e may expect, by the t erm i na tion of the year, t_ Aw e • usual amount of healthy trade will be done. T ilu co o of riean trade is scarcely so brisk as usual at Ong time i° the year. Hosiery—There is little change to r h e • h od§ this department. Ma nu f ac t urers ar e busy, an d fl ' e • are well employed. Cott on y arns are fair. --IV°liing Journal. t 164 Leicester trade, on the whole, continues ou9? - de as part' reported. A carefulness is manifested in 8u o d al ° ments, as is usual on the approach of Chriettnas;. e a rl rab i l generally mild weather th a t has prevailed c on checks the woollen trade.—Nottingham Journal. plies GLASGOW CATTLE M ARKET , Nov. 21.--o,llr 5 0 was of cattle to-day were lar ger , v i z ., 870. The a eril ; onc e good, and nearly all wer e so ld, but prices, in coos:floors of the numbers, declined a little. Best clu Alit , A Y 4 to 4° , than 45s per cwt., av erage 42 5, i n ferior from r ates Sheep were also plentif u l-3,519. Last vie" gose icss were, however, supp or t e d, an d we think a clew ew es 4 effected at the close. Best wethers sid per lb , to sd. We think the prospect better nowt gpoO sed; A hieRDEE 401bs per bushel; oats (new), 15s 6d to I6s 6d, 401101'70p N•v• 2?.—Grail—Oats (old), 1 81 " - ....bash el; barley, 20s Od to 21s, 52lbs per bushel; bear ( 1 : 10°) t i to 134 1 0d,521bs per bushel; wheat 40s to 435; oatmeal,l2s APIA' per boll ; flour, 31s to 3 s per sack. ProvisicOotot,37 4n .to 6cl per lb ; mutton, , ditto, 4d to 6d; veal i f a to u"„ A : to 6d"; pork,' per lb, 3d to 6d , lamb, per 1b , ,, 3 6,107; tallow, per stone, 3s to 3s 6d ; potatoes,. per peoil o eb. bay, per cwt, Os to Os ; rabbits, each, 6d to 7d ; nano 9-1 1 , 6d to 2s ; grouse, per brace, Os to Os ; butter, Pe r 'sd ; be° eggs, per doz, Is to Is 4d ; cheese, per cwt, ISs to 2 ditty per pair, 2s 6d to ,3s; chickens, ditto, Is 6d to 2s Od; docks,t 6s at Is 6d to 2s Od ; ducklings, ditto, Os Od to Os; turkeYst ditto, taloa _ to 8s Od; geese, ditto, 7s Od to 8s• butter for expor doyen, cure cure), per cwt, 60s to 00s; eggs, wholesale price , P er o of 0.... — to 9d ; 41b loaf, cash, 5d ; credit, 6d , perk, per tos - r k Istv' 3 , Od to Os Od; poik fine, small, 5 . 6clto Os Od; P e n ", to ~,t * 3s 6d to 4s 3d; shippork 004 lbs, oe; Meal—Oatmeal, per barrel .0 i d peasemeal, Is 8d to Is 10d; side . 6d to Od ; bearol!!, bsrle , is 3d to is 4d , barley dust, " Is to is 2d; flour, is 8d to Is 10d; I;arley, per lb, ld flo D ur A , L l K s3 E d iT t n o , l N s e 4 v d.. 21._ be ll The relative r b tlf of i i b t h . e o a three te, prices i2st lb o , f l s h t e 9 a l t b, w a e n r d e 1 0 8 s s t t 8 4 w 1 l b b e . , ig i b7 13 :s o tP t e i l 28 1 1 , b 3:1 11 0 1 lt 15st 131 b, and 14st 111 b. Peas and beans, end 18st 41bs. )of er ' ° 0 Qrs. Best. Current._ L 1 14 384 Wheat ... ...... £2 4 0 £1 19 o -0 12 6 1458 Oats ... 10 4 016 b 0 0-„ 0 638 Barley 4 1 1 ' 14 Peas and Beans 1 12 0 0 0 0 ,, Avezage of wheat 38s 91w 1 lis I CORK, Nov, 22. of Owing in some me asure to t h e unsettled stst t e be to! , weather, the supply of home grain is very' srae l ll ' s t 1 71 hr ,i. receipts ter the week being:—Wheat, 91 2 br ' ' 6cl Pe r ' - as 22s per brl; barley, 1,877 brls, at 93 to 11e wheat ! l i e f oats, 4,827 brls, at 7s 8d to 103 2d per brl. ek. Os' 4. undergone very little alteration during the w e i , 0 0 , 11 ,0 continues firm, and oats, white as well as bi .. 3c io 'no vanced 3d per barrel. In prepared Irish or Or 0 few d the transactions which have been nud e w o er olle ri c i i; number and to a moderate extent. Prices e r .„" li o nel.,A tO but holders are firm and looking for wor e 1 , - 20 ',Led quote Irish at 21s 6d to 22a 6d; MarisooP' - 'een 2:60 25s per barrel. Some parcels of barle y b,. 21 : b lr eo f - 0 5 I/ at full prices. A few sales of black ()ats I ' s- e k'og " t I) at 9s per barrel. Many holders are now lo e-I b e e° l et ; 6d, but we have not heard that this figur e b 5 3100 W Zr• Wiled. We quote the current value of i'l„,nr: &Or 1 :0 6d, of black oats 9a to 9s 6d per barrel. .- I ` l ` ~ bsg "o e fi ket continues very dull, and but little busioeis"todee:n'g done in the flours, which have a downwar d s, l, bakers, in the anticipation of increased stlPP: t bis i" 1 . 0 .. for a reduction in price. Coarse flours are I ° l. for/ -, a free sale. The trade in Indian corn continu es. to e y e , i stricted, and though holders are endeavourieedemaic, blish an advance in price, they have not yet 911 a I st 11 4 obtaining it. We quote the article the same ll ' e s ti o '- namely, 71 to 717 i 6d per ton. Indian mea l Ille slow sale. correl;O e Barrels. 00s (Id-‘OO do 12 White wh ea t...2l s Od to 00s O d 24 Red wheat ...... 18s Od to 19s 6d 000 B(idcVj6 d ° 27 Barley 0 5 Oa ,4 ft 0 Bere ... Os Od to Os Od o s Od - ' ft 207 Oats - O c i per c 156 Pigs to Highe r 00s ti ; Quantity sold at the Prices:-- . I s os 0 her 0 barrel white wheat ; 3 red ; 7 barley ; 23 pigs. la st pra y, Quantity of Grai n an d N um b er o f Pi gs sold ' pip Wheat, 1,101. Barley, 2,359. Oats, 5, 050 ' PRICES OF BUTTER. a 66! , 0 4.• . g , CANT. Clift .... ' 6 First quality Second quality ... 75s F i rst quality ••••• ......... sgo Third quality ............ ••• 67s Third quality .... . pp ............ 71s Scond qna . LitY ... . .... ........ : 51 . ! Fourth quality .... Fifth quality Sixth quality ...... .... 63s Fifth qua", ..... ... hOs Sixth quality ...... 'j6;•• -• Return of Cattle ; ows, 141,091 Pigs, 1,569. Sh eep, 374. c , Flour—First 12s 6d to l3B 6d ; e l- , h edtht: seconds, 1 Is 6d to 12s 6d; households 9e to It s 0d;,77 1 0 9k,;" pr percwt. Oatmeal 105 to lOs 6d; Indian meal7s 6 1 : 1 _,`",„ ii 7eS r se meal, 108 to 108 6d per cwt. Indian corn 712 3 6 „u tn " - 305;‘', 0 0 ton. Bran 90s Od to 92sper ton. .Hay— Farmer s 1 ' 6 r*. Od' 00s; dealers 423 to 00 3 Od; av e rage on 00s per SUI /1 110 1 ,As ton. p d to 6r. 00s Od to COs Od; average GO.; dealers 4 9 0 A ir 6r l W O ID average 00s Od per ton . Bread—Wheaten •••-, , t or, „,,le household loaf 5d to 5 . 0 per 41b. Fr e ,'__ l2 n d u r u ed .- • ... y es °, lld per lb. Eggs -5s Ild to 6s Od per nu -Kest , ' el l : Newport 15s Od; Lydney 16s ; Landore 1 4 e; ilk '. re 11/ 6P 13s 6d per ton. Tallow 39s Od to r„ll o p. At a Whisky, 25 o. p., Bs gd • rial g a l l ''.- OP p er ImPe 6d' °64 P er ot —Beef 4d to 40; mutton 411c1 p t 0 - 6i, 5d ; pork 4d to Od; bacon 7d to 8d ; sausage.d to 3/ rep o Hops 6110, to 010. per cwt. Bangor slates 31 2, " -.510)1; pe r ton. Bark—B ar b ary 7: O s to 8 1 os ; V a looia = 15 , . re' 61 Os ; Spanish 0/ per ton. Fl eece W O Ol 14s ° VD t °°l3lo ; P er Hemp 321 t 0341 per ton. Fish—Scotch herring!r / 0;.to : e ilo o ditto, 24s to 00s per barrel ; Newfoundlan d, ', lt JOS 'Ale ton. Timber—Memel, 80s per ton • red pine , "", 0 0, ,(,}Li ss ditto, per ' • caD."oe! ditto, 2/ 15. per ton; deals, 12s to ' m yt . Mini, ns Market 23s to 325; salted 24s to 325 pe r ,,, - Bdl ,;, 1' 3 1 d to 3id per lb. Potatoes, white 7 d, ' ho e" 8 1 " . 9 10d to 12d ; Guano— Peruvian, 11/ 10s: 10 ' 4- ' per ton ; Tar—A rehaneel, 19s per barrel. 1101' f • , 4cto o ide [ADVERTISEMENT.]—The beneficial 00 tbe r, ioway's Pills in Liver Compla:nts.—A getf.le a ' an obis fa ' ti teS at Dhobah Factory, near Culnat, Calcutta, vtritiabtreet,oo.l James Nichol, Esq., 15, Rathbone- place , a d, tslo that he suffered severely from a liver complait: j e fit fro — to 0 1r pain in his side, and that he has derived more 'L a Ole A i, for ing Holloway's Pills for a short time than be w a s O le tain under the treatment of several medical Ige n in i tbe tvr , t i ° seventeen months previously; therefore, office rs r e o ar 10 041 and others who through living in het climates a o i o e, 9 0 4 disordered stomachs, liver complaints,. or Wi tt i g: a lai r e ol' take these invaluable Pills, being a safe and "p — rofsa t4l. for those diseases.—Sold by all Druggists an d at loway's Establishment, 244, Strand, London. tilliTEM e Ile It' ~e o f th OF A 80/1. On the 18th inst., at Northampton, the w li OW Thomas Hutton. % of J' P. On the 18th inst., at Braintree, the ladY A fore well, Eiq. At Edinburgh, on the 18th inst., the led)? a j°l3ll Nisbett, Esq., of Cairnhill, Lanarkshire. A of C /iPt‘ IC OW A DAUGHTF. On the 20th inst., at Sto ne h ous e, Devon , the lady, f .1 013° Abercromby Nelson (late 40th R e gimen* i _ wife o f On the 22d inst., i n Ll oy d- s quare, t"' Chubb, Esq. e Bawtree, and at the same tm port n the 16th of July, atiltrighDto.n near llfelboqu,el;o JO: Philip, S,amul Samuel Bawtree, E. of Melbourne, son.et livotield..; of Whitehall,Colchester, , best Jane, dau b Esq., g ter of the late Roger Nunn,Esq.,M.P., , 7 ,, b ~, they of th e and place, Henry 3 ' the e above to Adelaide Susan, daughter of a raid P ' ' .oger Nunn Es M D 13 wtree '-',,for° 1,0,., at On 2 1 q. ' • • the Oth inst., at Malabide, nea r Du... , _ o re, eldest son of Richard Gosling, Esq., of Lowndes-sq werfo Mary Shuldam, second daughter of the ReV. Pr' ii President peol of Queen's College, Belfast. On the 21st inst., at St. 31argaret's, Topshaln! d b oa!, Seabrook Piggott Odershaw, Esq . of Jamaica, thir to Soy' Robert Oldershaw Esq., of Islington, Lon"'0201. 'fop Douglas, second daughter of 11. Paul, Esq., of 0 4 Di Eli Mr Ed° On the 18th inst., at King street, St. Luke's, - -r ' 0 f t Moore, aged 70. li o On the 19th inst., at Sonthsea, Elizabeth, w,T3. , late W. E. Tallents, Esq., of Newark, Notts, agea i v ipo Ov e, ' On the 20th jest., at Datchett, Mrs. Elizabeth air of Montague-place, Worthing, aged i 2. Prt o treet, On the 22d inst., at Upper Berkeley-s ..,, e d 80i, Dero ce square. Dr. John Taylor, late surgeon in the arMjsre,:h i On the 21st inst., Mrs. Wilson, of Tweed-hou Oli Vert upon-Tweed, aged 98. ua re, On the .:2d inst., in Keppel-street. Russell -sq uare' second son of Mr. T. Lupton, aged 28. 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