The Sun. — London, England, 1850-04-11 00:00:00

TVS ~ITED TO THE M IIICIIIINEsS OF 'LANSDOWNE. Now re.tcly, in 2 vols., 21s. b o u,d, I) A M.E PLJL S Z K Y'S MEMOIRS, With Interesting Details OF THE LATE iS I - , HUNGARY. Jay a place by the side of. Madame de Stael and Madame " h all the charms romance these volumes possess the itere4 of history. They are full of personal anecdotes, his -cal reminiscences, and legendary associations ; teeming with int cresting adventures, rich In social illustration and topographical 'escription."—Morning Post. Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great, Marlborough-street. NOTICE.-THE NEVI EDITION OF BURKE'S PEERAGE AND BAIIONETAGE, FOR 1850, IS PITBLISHED THIS DAY. REVISED AND CORRECTED THROUGHOUT TO THE PRE SENT. TIItE, from the personal communications of the No bility, &c. In 1 vol., royal Bvo., comprising as much matter as twenty ordinary volumes, with 1,500 Engravings .4of Arms, &c., Ps. bound. "The most complete, the most convenient, and the cheapest work of the kind ever given to the public." —Sun. Henry Colburn, Pub!isher, 13, Great Marlborough-street. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE. GRAND EXTRA NIGHT. The Nobility, Patrons of the Opera, and the Public are respectfully informed that a Grand Extra Night will take place THIS EVENING, when will be presented, with new Scenery, Dresses, and Decorations, Mozart's celebrated Opera, DON GIOVANNI. The Scenery by Mr. Charles Marshall. Den Giovanni, Signor Coletti ; Don Ottavio, Signor Calzolari ; .11asetto, Signor F. Lablache ; Leporello, Signor Lablache ; Donna Amu, Mctlle. Parodi ; Donna Elvira, ➢Madame Gialiani ; Zerlina, ;Itularoe Sontag. In the Ball Scene will be danced, by Mdlle. Carlotta Grist and *MI le. Marie Taglioni (who will appear as a Spanish Cavalier), - Mozart's incidental Minuet in G ; and also Mozart's celebrated Earabanda in A minor, as performed with the greatest success at the Roy - al Opera, Berlin. Between the acts a DITERTISSEMENT, in which Mdlle. Amalie Ferraris will appear. To conclude with the highly succeissfUl new and original grand led, by M. Paul Taglioni, entitled LES METAMORPHOSES, 3 n which Mdlle. Carlotta Grist, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni, M. Charles, nth; ". P. Taglleni will appear. tail-atoms for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Bea (.1. 1 f the Theatre. open at Seven, the Opera to commence at Half-past Seven. ROTAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN. GRAND EXTRA NIGHT. THIS EVENING, :Jame Mdlle. Vera, M. Massol, Herr Formes, and Sig. Tamberlik. . . • EVENING, Thursday, April 11, an Extra Night will take uA which occasion a grand combined entertainment will be o. The opera of Norma will be substituted for that of I Puri -3 announced, In consequence of the severe cold under which • ' ,o is auffertog. The performances will commence with (for • time this season) Bellini's opera of N 0 R A. No: tlta, Mme. Grist ; Adalgis,. 3ldPe. Vera (her first appearance tint: character at the Royal Italian Opera) ; Clotilde, Mae. ,tit; Piavio, Sig. Soldi ; Oroveso, Herr Formes (h s first appear ("o.:ll that character in Engla,.,d) ; Polio, Sig. Tamberlik (his appearance in that character in England). Ts conclude with the second and third acts of Auber's Grand d popular Opera, MASANIELLO. Yerol.t., Mdlle. Bailin ; Pietro, :NI ons. Masscl ; Alphogso, Signor 7•tei,; , rella, Signor Romrni ; Pescatore, Signor Bache ; Selva, t^:anc•r • :egorio; Masaniello, Signor Tamberlik (his third appearance in 4110. Tile Ballet Incidental to the Opera ►ill be supported by Mons. Ales:lt. :re and Mdlle. Louise Tagliotti. Cintveser, Director of the Music, and Conductor, Mr. Costa. -The Overture to Masaniello will be played between the Operas. TI:o &ors will be opened at Half-past Seven, and the perform ... commence at Eight o'clock precisely. TIIE SECOND GRAND EXTRA NIGHT will take place on Thursday, April 18, when will be performed (for the first time this season) Mozart's celebrated opera of DON GIOVANNI. Donna Anna, Mine. Grist ; Elvira, Mdlle. Vera ; Zerlina, Mme. Castellon; Leporello, Herr Formes; Don Giovanni, Sig. Tamburini ; Masetto, Sig. Polonini; Il Commendatore, Sig. Tagliatleo ; and Don Ottavio, Sig. Mario. On Saturday, April 20, will be produced (for the first time) with new scenery, dresses, and deeorations, a grand opera, founded on Rossini's celebrated work, " Mose in Egitto," with the alterations and additions by the Composer, entitled SOBAS. The principal characters by Mme. Castellan, Madlle. Vera, Sig. Tamburmi, Sig. Lavia, Sig. Toghaft°, Sig. Soldi, M. Zelger (his first appearance at the Royal Italian Opera), and Sig. Tamberlik. Dining the following week will be performed (for the first time this season) Ileyerbeer's grand romantic opera, HOBERT° IL DIA.VOLO, With the following powerful cast:— Alice, limo. Grisi (her first api;eiirance in that character) ; M me. Cast'Alan ; Albert., Sig. Rommi ; Eraldo, M. Massol ; 11 Priore, sig. Tnliafico ; Bober°, Sig. 'famberlik ; Bertramo, Herr Vormes ; and Rambaßio, Sig. Mario. Composer, Director of the Music, and Conductor, Mr. Costa. The doors will be opened at Half-past Seven, and the periorm ances commence at Eight o'clock precisely. Tickets for tl.e Boxes, Stalls, or the Pit, may be had (for the night er ea.:4011), at the Box-office of the Theatre, which will for the future be open from Ten till Five. FRENCH PLAYS.-ST. JAMES'S THEATRE. TO-MORROW EVENING tho Performances will commence al Ealf-past Seven o'Clock precisely, with L'APPRENTI. Aftcr which will be produced (for the first time in this country: M. Samson's Comedie, UN VEUVAGE. 31enard, 31. Samson. To eonclude with the Admired Comedy, JEU DE L'AMOUII ET DU HAZARD. _ Box-oftico of the Theatre is open daily nom Eleven till lloxes and Stalls at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 39, Old Bond str ot THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE. Lessee and Manager, Mr. JAMES ANDERSON. THIS EVENING, Will be presented, by her Majesty's Servants. A new and original Play, by B. Bernard, Esq., entitled THE -0 2.'4E,1NG CLOUD. Characters by Messrs. Vandenhoff, Cooper, i),thipar, Vining, Emery, Montague, and Mr. J. Anderson. A:tor which THE DEVIL'S RING; or, Fire, Water, Earth, And "vsr. in. Three Acts and Four Elements. The following are the principal Scenes. ELEMENT THE FIRST—FIRE. A beautiful View of the NTT AND HARBOUR OF CATANIA IN SICILY, With Mount Etna Smoking in the Back-ground. CHARACTERS IN THS FIRST ELEMENT : Mr. W. Montague ; Rodolph, Mr. Frazer ' • Herman, Mr. l: ..iones; C nrAde, Mr. Clifford ; Otho, Mr Everett; Adolphus, Mr. 11..reie; Rupert. Mr. Abbott; Carloman, Mr. Brayne ; Herbert, Mies fr:lladdart ; Franco, Mr. S. Artaud ; Host of the " World's rrot," Mr. G. Watson ; the Enchanted Princess Eveline, Miss E. Nelson:. Leeks, Miss Rafter ; The Spirit Devil's Ring, Miss A. LonS gale ;. Whirlieur4, Mr. Seymour ; Ge-dah, Mr C. Fisher. CAVERNS OF THE DRAZEN HAND. TEMPLE AND SPIRIT OF THE DEVIL'S RING. 'ITERIOR OF THE CHARCOAL BURNER'S ABODB THE REALMS OF FIRE. T. LEMENT THE SECOND-WATER. FALLS OF NIAGARA IN TUE NEW WORLD. TIM CITY OP THE FOUNTAINS. BREAKING THE SECOND CHARM. F r ASCEND UPON TIIE BOSOM OF THE WATERS CHARACTERS IN THE SECOND ELEMENT: Wert, t, Miss F. liuddart; Franco, Mr. s. Artaud; American Pet+te , :, Mr. R. Romer ; Indians, Messrs. Henry and Tressidor ; •2Cdir.►a squaw, Miss Foster ; Spirit of the Waters, Miss Neil; Queen of the ilades, Miss F. Grey ; Go-dah, Mr. C. Fisher. GRAND NAIADE BALLET. • ELEMENT THE THIRD—EARTH. lrf MOND CAVES IN CALIFORNIA. ' CEARACTEfti IN THE TRIED AND FOURTH ELERENTi: Herbert, Miss F. Hubbart ; Franco, Mr. S. Artaud ; The Black '!:night • Mucklow, Mr. Manderson ; G nomes, Messrs. Abbott, Henry, Ellar, Brayne, Sze. ; the Princess Eysliue, Miss E. 2v elsoll ; Leela, Miss Rafter ; Go-dah, Mr. C. Fisher. THE SICILIAN VINEYARD. A TERRIFIC COMBAT IartIVEN HERBERT AND TEM SABLE MEET. ELEMENT THE FOUTtTII—AIR. • THE PALACE OF RAINBOWS! HALL Or THE HUNDRED KNIGHTS. The Triansphal Entry of llerbert and Princess Evelino In ♦ CAR DRAWN BY" REAL HORSES. GRAND MILITARY BAND, AND GORGEOUS PROCESSION! THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET. Mr. B. Webster, Sole Lessee and Manager, Old Brompton. THIS EVEN I N , Will be produced a new drama, call - led THE VICAR OF WAKEFIELD. Dr. rtimrose, Mr. Webster ; Sq uire Thornhill, Mr. H. Vanden toff ; Mr. Burchill, Mr. Stuart ; Moses, Mr. Buckstone ; Mrs. Pritn roge, Mrs. Keeley ; Olivia, Miss Reynolds ; Lady Blarney, Miss P. Horton ; Miss Skeggs, Mrs. Fitzwillism. To conclude with the Last Edition of IVANHOE, with all the fewest InsprovementS; • Cedric , the Saxon, Mr. J. Bland ; Sir Briant de Bore Gallbert, Mr. Lel:7; Six Wilfrid of Ivanhoe, Mrs. Keeley; Wamba, Mr. Buck le; Kissisaac rofy Hortonork,M . r. Keeley; Robin Hood , Mrs. Fitzwilltam ; Rebecca, 24 4 Xiox-office is, milder the diiection of Mr. I. T. Archer. t . 'THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI. Vadsr the direction of Madame Celeste. . , THIS D8.E.1.M. Principal characters by Messrs. Hughes, Wright, P. Bed f.od i'O. Smith,,Madame Celeste, and Miss E. Chaplin. ',Cute followed by, a grand historical Spectacle Vaudeville, entitled A.VING FIRST FIDDLE; or, Pollow my Leader Principal fniAraerers by Messrs. P. Bedford, Lambert, Madame Celeste, Miss and bliss K. Fitzwllliam. After viaich MY PRECIOUS BETSY- Characters by Messrs. 1,71-.; , it, Bedford, Worrell; Miss Harding, and Mrs. F. Matthews. 7:1 eunclude with TOM NODDY'S SECRET. ROYAL LYCEUM" THEATRE. THIS ETENING be repeated (10th time) a Lyrical, Comical Pastoral, entitled and IPHIGENIA, altered from the text et David Garrick. -tors by Messrs. C. Mathews, II arley, P. Matthews, R. Roxby . Cooke; Mi.s St. George, Miss Kenworthy, Miss Dickinson, riamby, Miss Oliver, Miss Manners, and Miss Martindale. • , a followed by THE ISLAND OF JEWELS. gti ,‘..mclude with A PRACTICAL MAN. kl; liplications for Private Eozes must be ras, de to Mr. Alleroft ,r Bond•street. TRLSCESS'S THEATRE. THIS EVENING • performed a new comic Opera, entitled THE VALLEY OF NDORTIM. Stephan. Mr. Allen; Tete de Bois, Mr. G. Barker; Sincere, Mr Weiss Le Joyeux, 31r. W. Harrison; Goor Nan ; and Rose de Mai, Miss Louisa Pyne. :4110r which a New Grand Tale of Enchantment, with splendid liessasery, Costumes, and Appointments; extensive Machinery, &c., ,amv. CE.._, QUEEN' OF THE ROSES ; or, The Sorcerer of Candah ar. nwpal characters by 3lessrs. Ryder, Forman, Honey, Craven ; /Ala's& Howard, Miss Saunders, and :Miss Villars, • 7 "." AsTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty. New and Magnificent Spectacle Triumpl'antly successful. 'iYeek Of the Easter Holiday Entertainments, unequalled for Novelty and Attraction. 4irWonder of th e world, Young H er nandez, having been received I ,: tr4fi lmost en th usiasm, will have the honour o f a pp earin g for AL - tletts longer, previous to his departure for Paris. 'L ':ntertainments TIIIS EVENING tvw— itzird . new c " "will commence at Seven o'clock , with r..forpted g ee ''' l6 EqUeStriail Spectacle of Enchantment, ifOUR, SINS OF AYMON or The Days of Charlemagne' `l"roduled with great splendour, and introducing the beautiful Stud of 11c , cses, Living Camel of the Desert, Zebra, and all the vast • - (Torrces of the Establishment, ire !iteeeeded by aa tmequalled Equestrian Feats in the Arena. To conclude with a FAVOURITE FARCE. Ladies and Gentlemen taught the Polite Art of Riding. Horses broke for the Field or Road by R. Smith. Box-offlee open From Eleven till Four, Stage Manager, Mr. W. West. _______..........................„...... EXTRAORDINARY CASE OP rEasußY.—Some days Since two men, named M e ll or an d Cheadle, horsedealers-of Nottingham, were apprehended for a criminal assault upon a young woman, named Sarah Tomlinson, seventeen years of The men were brought before the magistrates on Toes yohL.ppon the charge, and reman d e d i n consequence of a girl V appearing in court to prefer the charge. The . 2 , %.:( c a , - 4i4.5 . ' letike again brought before the magistrates on Mon- F, 4 , r7F, ..4; : ., ix en e girl, to the surprise of the magistrates, stated r ,:;.,,that: w t, e had before told the police respecting the I 1 .:':;•assatifi• ntrue, and that both the prisoners were innocent •of her,fo et charge. On being questioned by the bench tatto - .Mad skoeral contradictory statements, and evidence was ,vpsoiNht ford to prove that she had on three different °e ta ,____ _tAsi.ons.MlPllked similar charges, and h a d extorte d money .:.':4' leoni/idj,tilkfals by intimidation. The magistrates, there -1k: 1411';' , atter a short deliberation, committed her to the next wgilzes for perjury. 1 ~~' ~'" ~ , HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. Tins PAY Al truing 18 mm. after 1 I Evening 35 min. after I To-Heaaow— Morning 52 min. after I I Evening 8 min. after 2 THE WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, APRIL IL THERMOMETER, Lowest, 40; Highest, 57; Noon, 43, BAROMETER, 29'44. WIND W.S.W.—Morning, alight showers ; Afternoon, • fine. 4,v Lt 4 ! y t I .{ r A 43t c s 7 c. ) ,0 - • • 7 k k r 1 E • 7 71- I•it 0 • • A THE MN, these be disregarded and despised, the fourth may be of a more serious character, and the obstructive Ministry may be hurled from the position which they are no longer capable of filling with credit to them selves or advantage to the public. In another portion of our impression of this even ing there will be found an admirable letter from the pen of the Rev. J. MARTIN, D.D. (whose authority as a theologian is of the very highest order) on the subject of the theological points in dispute between Mr. GORHAM and the Bishop of EXETER. It appears from the statements of Dr. MARTIN that the theology of Dr. HENRY PHILLPOTTS is to the full as bad as his temper ; but not even Dr. MARTIN shall tempt us to condescend to the theological argu ment. The matter in dispute is:a matter of law, and a matter of law merely, and has no more to do with any matter of creed or of conscience than would the refusal of a policeman to apprehend a person charged with a capital offence because he (the policeman) believed the infliction of the punishment of death was contrary to religion. In such a case the contumacious con stable would at once be dismissed, and why should any greater respect be paid to a contu macious Bishop than to a contumacious constable? Both are alike mere ministers of the law, both alike derive their authority from Act of Parliament, and from Act of Parliament only. In what character is it that Dr. HENRY PHILLPOTTS enjoys a seat in the House of Peers, and receives the revenues of the see of Exeter—in the character of the Bishop of a Christian church ? Certainly not ; there are various Bishops of Christian churches who ehjoy no seats in the House of Peers, who derive no re venues from their sees. It is in the character of Bishop of EXETER of the Church by Law Established — as an officer of the National Establishment (we know how harshly that word grates upon the ear of all would-be sacerdotal tyrants), and as an officer of the National Establishment alone—that he enjoys that privilege, and that he receives those revenues. Among the various duties which devolve on him—not as the Bishop of a Christian Church, but as the officer of a National Establishment—is that of inducting into benefices persons presented to him by the patrons of those benefices, provided they are properly qualified according to law. His duty here is merely ministerial, and so merely ministerial has it been hitherto regarded, that there is not a single case on record since the commence ment of the Establishment of a bishop refusing induc tion to a regularly ordained priest. The Bishop of EXETER, however, thought fit to refuse on the ground that Mr. GORHAM held doctrines which disqualified him, and Mr. GORHAM joined issue. Ire such a case, what tribunal is to decide ? A synod of the Bishops and clergy, says the Bishop of EXETER. Clearly not so. It is the law, and the law only which can decide. The living to which Mr. GORHAM seeks induction is a living of the Church established by law ; the officer refusing his induction is an officer of the Church established by lax—the Establisher is greater than the Established —the Creator than the thing created. The law, and the law alone, must decide between the Bishop and Mr. GORHAM ; because the law alone can know what it intended to establish, what it intended to admit, and what it intended to exclude; and the law has, ac cordingly, decided that it did not intend to ex clude from the National Establishment persons holding the opinions of Mr. GORHAM. The law has decided that he is properly qualified; and, therefore, it is the duty of the Bishop of EXETER to perform the merely ministerial function of induction, without more ado, or at once to resign the privileges and emolu ments of an office, the duties of which he contuma ciously refuses to perform. The world will regard all this "fuss" about conscientious objections, duty as ministers of the Holy Catholic Church," &c., which Dr. PHILLPOTTS and his partisans are now making as a " sham" until these gentlemen give evidence of their sincerity by following the example of the Hon.land Rev. BAPTIST NOEL, and resigning their preferments. As we said at the commence ment, the case of the contumacious Bishop is no more to be regarded as a case of creed or of con science, than would be the supposed case of the con tumacious constable. Since we last alluded to this subject, the Bishop of EXETER has written a second letter to the Archbishop of CANTERBURY, in which we find the following expla nation on the subject of the alleged statement of Dr. ADDAMS, to which we alluded in our former article. The Bishop says : "I understand that it has been said that one of my counsel in addressing the Judicial Committee stated that the Bishop told Mr. Gorham that if he would state he had no intention to publish the questions, answers, and correspondence, then the examination might cease at the point where they had arrived. If Mr. Gorham had said that he would plainly answer the questions and let the matter rest there, then their Lord ships would probably never have heard of the present controversy, and Mr. Gorham would at that moment have been rector of Brampford Speke.' "On the very day on which the Learned Counsel was reported to have said this, or something to the same effect, I remonstrated with him, as having said it with out my instructions or authority, and contrary to my wish, as well as to what had really been intended by me. He assured me that what he had said had been greatly misapprehended, and very incorrectly reported to me. " What was really said by me to Mr. Gorham on this matter will be found in the following passages of Mr. Gorham's published account of the examination. " At p. 114, immediately before question 61, is what follows : " ' The Bishop—l have no hesitation in saying that my reason for asking whether Mr. Gorham intends to publish what has passed in this examination, and for my stating that if there be such intention, or if the intention be not disclaimed, I must continue-the examination, is this—that the matter is not su ffi ciently investigated to enable me, in that case, to take the course which I may be now prepared otherwise to take, without my seeming to hare forborne to place before Mr. Gorham several considerations, which ought in my judgment to be weighed and answered by him.' "At p. 145, is the following passage, in a letter of mine to Mr. Gorham : " To,what you say of my avowed reason for continu ing the examination on the fourth and subsequent days, namely, that I had the impression of your intention to publish what had passed, or might pass, I answer, that I hoped to bring the exam i na ti on t o a close in a manner favourable to you, on your making (as I expected that you would make) some general qualification of your statements; but that I felt it to be impossible to take this course on your declining to disclaim the purpose of publication.' _ _ " I now solemnly aver to your Grace that I had no intention whatever of instituting Mr. Gorham, unless on a fully satisfactory qualification of his statements." The Bishop has not made his case at all better by this explanation, for if he did not intend to deceive Mr. GORHAM, and having extorted from him a pledge of non-publication, to turn round upon him and re fuse his induction ; or, if he did not intend to deceive the Archbishop of CANTERBURY, we have it upon his own showing that he would have considered " some general qualification" of Mr. GORHAM'S " state ments" a " fully satisfactory qualification" of that which he himself has declared " was an essential complete denial and contradiction of the doctrine of Holy Scripture and the Church." This is the state ment by Dr. HENRY PHILLPOTTS of his own case. Again, we ask, how long is such a person to be per mitted to exercise Episcopal functions in the English National Establishment ? We perceive by the votes of the House of Com mons that Mr. Maurice O'Connell has given notice of his intention to move in the Committee on the Elec tions (Ireland) Bill that " at all such elections in fu ture the votes shall be taken by ballot." We call upon all Reformers to be in their places to support Mr. Maurice O'Connell, and upon all constituences to examine the division lists, and to mark all absentees and defaulters. ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.—Mr. Bunn took his an nual benefit last night at the St. James's Theatre, when he provided for his patrons a varied programme, embracing the services of many fi r st-rate artists, native and foreign. The entertainments commenced with Marivaux's comedy, Le Jen del 'Amour et du Hazard, in which Madlle. Denain and M. Samson sustained the principal characters. M. Benedict and Mr. Lindsay Sloper then performed on two pianofortes Thalberg's duet on themes from Norma. Then came a piece de resistance, in the shape of the first part of Mr. Bunn's dramatic and anecdotical monologue, which was relieved by a choregraphic scene by Carlotta Grisi and M. Silvain, nothing less attractive than the charming Truandaise, so long the favourite of the town. The entertainments con cluded with the Hon. Mr. Phipps's version of King -Rene's ]laughter, in which the principal parts were supported by Mr. and Mrs. Kean, Mr. W ebster, Mr. Howe, and other members of the Haymarket company. ILLNESS or THE POET MoonE.—Letters have been received from Slopertcn, giving a most painful account of the decaying health of the poet Moore, whose death was daily apprehended. For three months past Mr. Moore had not left his room, and altogether his condition was considered hopeless. REFLECTION OF A LONDON SIGHT-SEER.—I wouldn't give two-pence to see St. rattl'A —if the Dean and Chapter didn't make me. —Punch. THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. We have recrjved the Paris journals oF yesterday. The discussion of the Paris and Avignon Rail way Bill was resumed in the National Assembly on Wed nesday, and the amendment of M. GREVY, proposing that the road should be executed by the state, was rejected by a majority of 433 to 205. On the rejec tion of M. GREVY'S amendment, M. D'ARBLAY moved a second amendment, for granting fifty mil lions to the state to complete the road as far as Chalons ; this is an attempt to get rid of the measure by a side wind, and it appeared to excite considerable alarm among the Ministers, as M. D'ARBLAY is a member of the reactionary majority, and was, under the Monarchy, one of the undeviating supporters of M. GUIZOT. The Minister of Public Works de manded time for the Consideration of the proposition, which, if adopted, would, he said, entirely destroy the Ministerial measure, and the consideration was ac cordingly adjourned to the following day. The Republicans of all shades have determined (much to the chagrin of M. EMILE DE GIRANDIN) to start M. DUPONT DE L'EURE as their candidate at the approaching election for Paris, and the vene rable Republican has accepted the candidature. The Aloniteur du Soir says the Committee on the Bill on the press appears to have postponed any de cision until the elections of the 28th instant. The majority of the delegates propose to leave Paris, and to return when the discussion shall recommence. We find the following in the same semi-official journal : M. TALLEYRAND, First Secretray of the Embassy at Vienna, has arrived in Paris with dispatches. On passing through Brussels h e h a d an i n t erv i ew w ith Prince METTERNICH. A Council of Ministers was held on Tuesday at the Elysie, at which the PRESIDENT of the Republic pre sided. Before the Council he had a long interview with General CHANGARNIER. Accounts from Rouen state that an emute occurred in that city on Monday, in consequence of the au thorities having forbidden the performance of the JuifErrant at the theatre. The people did not dis perse until they were charged by the cavalry. General ORDERER, in command of the troops at Caen, has published the following order of the day:— " Grave acts of insubordination have taken place in the 55th Regiment. A certain number of soldiers, led away by culpable suggestions, gave way, on the 23d ult., to a tumultuous manifestation in the barrack of Vaucelles, at Caen, on the occasion of three of their comrades being sent to Africa. The presence of the officers acid non commissioned officers, and the energy which they displayed, at last recalled these soldiers to a sense of duty. If, in consequence of this event, I found myself obliged to pronounce the reduction to the ranks of such persons as were non-commissioned offi cers, I am happy to have had to point out to the Minister of War the good conduct of several others. The reply of the Minister was immediately sent. By a decree of the 31st of March, non-commissioned officer Teissier, acting as adjutant, has been appointed sublieutenant ; and Sergeant Dubois would have obtained the Cross of the Legion of Honour, if he had completed the twenty yerrs' service required by the re gulations. The Minister charges me to express to this worthy soldier the great satisfaction that has been caused by his admirable conduct on the occasion referred to. The Minister has also charged me to return thanks in his name to Captains Chillaume and Pages for the energy which they displayed, and to inform them that a note of their conduct has been added to their list of ser vice. In conformity with orders sent by the Minister, the eight persons named below are to be taken under escort to Cherbourg, to undergo two months' imprison ment—via , Sergeant Meurey, Corporal Tellier, Hemlau, and Castel, all reduced to the ranks; and privates Vali ductes, Castel, Passicousset, and Barbaro. At the ex piration of that punishment, these persons are to be sent to Algeria. The General in command of the division will never leave an act of insubordination unpunished; but also he will be pleased to call the attention of the Government to those men under his command, who by their conduct may merit such recommendation." The amendment of M. D'Anniar to the Paris and Avignon Railway Bill, was yesterday rejected by the National Assembly, after a lengthened discussion, by a majority of 358 to 314. PARIS BOURSE, APRIL 10.—Latest Prices—Five per Cents., 89f. 40c. ; Three per Cents., 55f. 60c.; Bank Actions, 2,150 f. BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT THE LONDON STOCK-EXCHANGE, APRIL 10. Boulogne and Amiens, 6—East Indian, 5 1 4—Namur and Liege, 6%—Northern of / France, 12 1 4—Orleans and Bor deaux, 2A—Paris and Roues, 19%—Rouen and Havre, 81,i. Oberning :ant LONDON, THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1850. The clear and unequivocal expression of public opinion in favour of legal reform has been well responded to in the popular branch of the Legislature. Conclusive evidence has been afforded that the Augean stables of the law must be thoroughly cleansed, and cheap and expeditious justice placed within the reach of every British subject who may feel himself injured or aggrieved in any respeet, and who may desire to appeal to the tribunals of his country for redress. There is a strong and general feeling that questions should be decided on their real merits, that parties whose claims are just and equitable should not be defeated, and subjected to enormous costs, because his pleader had committed some technical error, or fallen into the snare spread for him by an acute and wily antagonist. Neither should a wealthy and unscrupulous defendant be ena bled to procrastinate and retard proceedings until the person whom he had injured sunk under the anguish of hope deferred, and abandoned the suit in despair, believing that it was better to submit to the first loss, and not to continue " throwing good money after bad" in a vain effort to retrieve his position. Such was the state of the law a few years since, that many persons submitted to the most fraudulent and dishonest conduct rather than appear in court to assert or defend their rights. Well-founded claims were relinquished in some instances, and unconscientious and untenable demands liquidated in others, through a very natural dislike and terror of litigation in the superior courts. The evil at length reached to such a pitch, and the demand for relief was so loud and general that something should be done, that Minis ters could no longer exhibit a listless apathy and insouciance ; various statutes were enacted, which were subsequently altered, until the Act 9 and 10 Vic toria, chap. 95, or, as it is commonly styled—the County Courts Act—received the Legislative sanction. That Act, together with the rules of practice framed by the Lord Chief Baron and four of his judicial brethren, and the Orders in Council, constituted a complete code for the easy recovery of small debts and demands not ex ceeding 201. Professional gentlemen undoubtedly entertained grave doubts as to the working of the measure. To many the very cobwebs that had accumulated throughout successive ages were respectable, and it was perfectly incomprehen sible how any proceedings could be carried on save in accordance with the ancient system, where after "declaration," "plea," "replication," " rejoinder," " surrejoinder," " rebutter," and " sur rebutter," the parties at length found that an issue was knit wholly apart from the real merits of the case, or perhaps there was a " joinder in demurrer," and the suit was determined solely on technical grounds, the " pleaders" being the champions pitted against each other in the forensic contest, and their unfortunate clients finding, too late, that their entire prospects in life were dependent on the result of the com bat between the intellectual gladiators. The admirers of the system, however, regarded every species of in novation with profound horror; they could no more believe it possible that questions should be ad judieated on upon plain, simple, and intelligible grounds, than the sailor described in " Tom Cringle's Log" could conceive that a judge could condemn men to death seriously without beingattired in whig and gown, and black cap, and the other pa raphenalia of office, to which his eye had become ac customed. These sticklers for ancient forms ac cordingly shook their sagacious heads, and with profound solemnity prophesied the entire failure of the vast experiment. It was, however, tried, despite their gloomy vatici nations, and succeeded au merveille. It is true that it was not rendered perfect all at once, and that there were points in which it required, and still requires, alteration and amendment ; but, on the whole, it worked well, and the public beheld with satisfaction that a step had been taken in the right direction. The jurisdiction of the judges was extended in cer tain respects, and all cases of insolvency except those occurring in London and its vicinity—within twenty miles of the General Post-office—were trans ferred to the County Courts. Even small legacies might be recovered therein, without a bill being filed in Chancery for the " administration of assets;" and it is further intended by the Government to place the administration of charitable bequests, where the funds do not exceed 301. per annum, in the same hands. When so much confidence was thus exhibited in he Learned Gentlemen selected, and when so much satisfaction was felt at the mode in which their important duties were generally discharged, it was considered desirable that the advantages of the system should be extended from 201. to 50/. in cases of debt, and from 61. to 201. in cases of tort or slander. If the former principle had proved beneficial to the trading and commercial community, there could be no adequate reason assigned Why it should be unduly restricted in its operation. The man who was competent to decide on questions to the amount of 201. must surely be qualified to de termine matters to the extent Of .50/. or even 1001., where the very same rules and principles were involved. The subject was, therefore, pressed on the attention of Ministers, and they were called upon by many independent Members to introduce a measure on the subject. This was, however, peremptorily refused, and not only did they decline doing anything them selves, but they declared their intention of opposing any Bill that might be brought forward. A measure was, however, framed, notwithstanding the hos tility of the Government and of the first law officer of the Crown, and the second reading was yesterday moved in the House of Commons. All the power of Ministers was exerted to check its progress. Her MAJESTY 'S principal Secretary of State for the Home Department moved an amendment, " that the Bill be read a second time that day six months." The Attorney-General argued against it with an energy equal to any which he could have exhibited had he received a special retainer with a " really handsome" fee. But vain was the re sistance, futile the efforts of the Minis terial whipper-in the sense of the country was opposed to the antiquated prejudices of the Cabinet, and Ministers sustained a decisive and inglorious defeat. The second reading was carried by a clear and overwhelming majority -144 of the representatives of the people voted in accordance with the wishes of their constituencies, while only 67 could be induced to walk into the same lobby with the Liberal (I) Ministry. Surely a failure so une quivocal—the second actually sustained within three days, in addition to the virtual triumph gained by Lord Duricsar on the window duties— should convince the members of the Govern ment of the imperative necessity of legislating in ac cordance with the spirit of the age, and abandoning the laisser faire policy, that is so distasteful to the How can they now oppose the further pro gresspepe. l o f the measure ? Let the Attorney-General, in place of raising captious objections, apply himself earnestly to remove the defects to which he alluded. He spoke truly of the great security afforded by the constant and diligent atten dance of a regul, tr bar ; that attendance will unquestionably be given if reasonable inducements be held out, and the otl: er great check on an y careless o r negligent administi..at ion of just ice, "p ublicit y b y means of heartily congratu l ate t h e public on the result, and the press,'" will also be attained. We we emphatically cautioi a Lord JOHN RUSSELL and his associates of the necesi ity of greater activity in the discharge of their imp ortant duties. Since the recess they have received, -three impressive warnings. If LONDON, TritYRSDAY EVIIINING, APRIL 11, inso. rby reducing the postage to two declines (2d.); Belgium, Holland, Germany, Russia, Spain, Portugal, and other coun tries are granting a similar benefit to their respective popu lations, as the means of creating a greater intercourse between man and man, and at the same time extending their relations with foreign countries. A STEAMER NEARLY WRECKED AT LONDON BRIDGE—Yesterday, at noon, an alarming occurrence took place at London-bridge. The Jersey and Guernsey screw. steamer Collier, arrived in the river, off the Custom-house, and her anchor was let go to bring the vessel up, so that she might drift up with the tide to her proper moorings alongside Fresh Wharf, London-bridge, where she was to lanepassengers, and to discharge her cargo. Owing, how ever to the swiftness of the tide her anchor did not bite, and the vessel was carried with considerable force against one of the piers of the bridge. Fortunately, she struck stem on ; had it been midships, probably she would have broken in two and have gone down. After striking, she drove under the arch, and her masts and part of her funnel were carried away, which fell on her decks with a loud crash. The crew and passengers luckily escaped injury. When the vessel was brought up off Bankside she appeared almost a wreck. AILWAYS.—Prom a return to an order of the House of Commons, which has just been printed, it appears that the total length of railway in Great Britain and Ireland open for traffic on the 30th June, 1849, was 5,447 miles, on which were employed 55,968 persons. The length of railway in course of construction at that date was 1,504 miles; and authorised, though neither open for traffic nor in course of construction, 5,132 miles; together employing 103,816 per sons. Thus, the total length of railway authorised to be used for the conveyance of passengers on 3uth June, 18-19, was 12,083 miles; and the total number of persons employed thereon was 159,784. DIRECT EXETER, PLYMOUTH, AND DEVONPORT RAlLWAY.—Yesterday the Master in Chancery, Sir W. Horne, finally, with some few exceptions, settled the list of shareholders, in number 735, liable to be called on to defray liabilities. Sundry individuals returned as gone to Califor nia and Australia, and as having revoked their application for shares before the allotment had been struck off, while others who paid 3s. per share, is the expectation that they would be relieved from all future liability, were retained on - the list, the Master being of opinion that, in point of law, he could not exonerate them, though the amount they had paid would be placed to their credit, to be deducted from the general call to be made on the shareholders, which, as far as at pre sent calculated by Mr. Sandeman, the official manager, and Metiers. Fyson, Curling, and Hope, solicitors to the estate, will amount to about ss. per share. HALIFAX FREEHOLD LAND SOCIETY. This society numbers 162 members, who hold among them 212 shares. The land allotted is 41 t acres in extent, and cost 9201., or about bid, per yard. On Monday afternoon last the members and friends of the society assembled in Albion street School-room, Halifax, where they formed themselves into a procession, which proceeded to the field in Hanson lane, where the members received possession of their respec tive allotments. The inauguration being completed, the procession returned to the school-room, where the notable event of the day was celebrated by a social tea party. MORBID CURIOSITY.—DR. NOLAN.—On Sunday last the services at Ducie Chapel were conducted by Dr. Nolan, for the first time since the action for defamation of character, tried at the recent Liverpool assizes. The chapel was crowded both morning and evening, great numbers not being able to obtain admission at the latter service. Both before and after the time of the services, many persons had assembled in front of the building, and thel aid of the police was required in order to keep the footpath clear. Lest any interruption should be offered, Mr. Chief Superintendent Beswick and Superintendent Leary were in attendance; but not the slightest disturbance or expression of feeling took place. Dr. Nolan, in the course of his address, took God to witness his innocence of the charges made against him.— Manchester Guardian, The second line of tube for the double roadway at the Britannia-bridge is to be floated in May. The request to her Majesty to permit the attendance of the Prince of Wales, with his royal father, at a festival to celebrate the succesefal progress of this great work in engineering science, has been declined, on account of the Queen's "interesting situation," so far as regards the Prince Consort, and the youth of the heir apparent to the crown.— Chester Courant. ANOTHER FATAL WRECK.—Letters received on Tuesday at Lloyd's state the less of the barque Emma, Cap tain Christie master, belonging to Dundee, on her passage from Newcastle to Montreal, on one of the Orkneys. On the morning of the Ist inst., at daybreak, the vessel was observed off St. Margaret's, at anchor, about half a mile from the shore, th 6 wind at the same time blowing tremendously from the S.E. During the fury of the gale the ship was dis covered adrift. Those on board managed to make sail on her, and she stood to the eastw ar d, and then tacked and stood to the north, when she drove and struck on the point of the rocks with terrible force. Her fearful position was observed from the shore, but it was utterly impossible to render any assistance to the crew. The poor fellows took to the rigging, and their cries and gestures for help were truly heart-rending; their sufferings, however, were but for short duration, for within half an hour the masts were carried away, and the whole of the unhappy creatures met with a watery grave. The hull of the ship was shortly broken up into a thousand fragments. GAS-LIGHT IN DWELLINGS.—This desirable system, the extensive adoption of which, together with rented meters and fittings, liberal reductions of price, and strict purity in the manufacture, we have long advocated, is one certain to promote the interests of companies immensely, while providing a truly lightsome and attractive home to cheer and encourage the people in the path of duty. We are gratified to observe that the importance of it is now being urged at Manchester, where a lecture was lately delivered at the Royal Institution, by Mr. D. Stone, one of whose objects was to urge its adoption. The local Spectator also has taken up the subject with a leading article, in an excellent spirit, on " Gas in Dwellings." In the lecture alluded to, the faci lities which gas-light affords for the more proper ventilation of dwellings, and hence for the further promotion of a cheer ful spirit and health in the homes of the poorer classes, were also pointed out. The chairman of the Manchester Gas Committee itself was in the chair.—Builder. DINNER TO ALDERMAN SIR JOHN KEY.—A grand banquet was given on Monday evening at the London Tavern, by the inhabitants of LangboureWard, to Sir John Key, Bart., on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of his election to till the office of Alderman of the ward. The chair was filled by Mr. G. Moffatt, M.P., and covers were laid for lio. GREAT EXHIBITION or 1851.—Yesterday evening a public meeting of commercial travellers was held in the large room of the George Inn, Aldernmnbury, for the pur pose of taking into consideration the means to be adopted for collecting a suns of money to be presented by that body to wards the Exhibition of the Industry of all Nations in 1851. Mr. J. B. Walker presided, and in the course of a forcible address said that, although comparatively few in number were present at the meeting, yet they had in their pockets the proxies of many scores, he might say hundreds, of their fellow-travellers, who as commercial men were deeply anxious for the success of the exhibition, and joined them heart and hand in the objects they were met to forward. The first resolution. which was moved by Mr. D. Blyth. seconded by Mr. Bedingfield, and carried unanimously, was to the following effect :—" That this meeting, feeling deeply sensible of the beneficent result which the great exhibition of 1851 is calculated to produce, particularly to those who are immediately connected with commerce, by the effect it will have of strengthening the bonds of friendship between this and other countries, by which international commerce will necessarily be increased, the manufactures of nations improvev, and the civilization, peace, and happinees of the while world promoted. resolves to use its utmost endeavours to further the noble intention of his Royal Highness Prince Albert by inviting the commercial travellers of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to unite in contri buting a sum of money towards defraying the expenses of the said exhibition." The next resolution, which was also carried nem. con., and was moved by Mr. M'lntyre, and seconded by Mr. Sprinkling, was to the effect that a commit.. tee should be appointed for the purpose of adopting and car rying out such measures as might be deemed efficient for raising such a fund. Several other resolutions were then proposed, appointing officers for carrying the forementioned objects into effect, and the meeting separated after the usual acknowledgments to the chairman. MOORISH PRESENTS TO THE QUEEN.--The Bull dog steam-sloop, Commander A. C. Key, which arrived at Portsmouth on Sunday,,went into harbour in the evening. On Monday morning she moved alongside the land jetty to land the 9 barb horses and 4 cases she has brought home as presents from the Emperor of Morocco to her Majesty. The Bulldog embarked them at Tangier on the 29th of last month, with two Moors in charge. The steamer had several gales during her passage from Tangier to Lisbon; but from Lisbon she had moderate wea her, and made a good run home. The horses stood the bad weather well; but when embarked were much finer-looking animals than they appeared yesterday. Before their embarkation they travelled twenty-five days, coming from some part of the Emperor's dominions famed for the breed of horses; a pedigree of each horse and mare has been sent with the Moor in charge. They are of different colours, and all appear young ; two are mere colts. Several of them are fine horses, standing about 15 or 16 hands, and show great blood and courage, and are particularly well formed about the bead, neck, and forehand. The hair about the mane and tail is partially rubbed off from chafing against their boxes during the motion of the steamer. They were all landed safely; but whilst being held by the seamen, near the wharf, two of the full horses slipped their heads out of the halters, and commenced a most furious battle, biting each other, and striking most fiercely with their forefeet. They soon cleared a space, nor could they be separated till a rope was got between them, and the grooms lashed them most unmercifully with whips. One of the grooms drew his sabre, but did nut use it. Both grooms are dressed in the Moo r i s h co stume, and the principal has a ferocious appearance, but both treat their horses kindly, and looked after them well during the passage. They were taken to the George Hotel stables, but owing to some bad arrange ment they were a considerable time in the dockyard, and when the two got adrift and began fighting there was some danger that they might plunge over the margin of the docks. DEATH OF ANOTHER FLAG••OFFICER.—Retired Rear- Admiral Hills died on the Bth instant, at his seat, Asker-hill, Essex, aged 73. He became a lieutenant in 1798, and a post-captain in 1814. The deceased was midshipman of the Eclair at the occupation of Toulon, and was lieutenant of the Amethyst at the capture of the French frigate Dedaigneuse, and of other smaller prizes, belonging to the French and Spanish, during the late war. She ship Ellenborough, Captain Lambert, belong ing to the Messrs. Smiths, which brought the latest news from the Cape of Good Hope, has made a very remarkably quick passage, having been only 96 days from Calcutta, six of which she was at anchor at the Cape. TIIE PETER. TAVY AND MARY TAVT CONSOLE COPPER. MINING CODWANY.—A dinner of the shareholders of this company took place on Tuesday at the London Ta vern, Bishopsgate-street ; Mr. Gibson in the chair. The cloth having been removed, and the usual loyal toasts dis posed of, the business of the meeting was commenced. It appeared that the company has been commenced with a capital of 2,5001. in 5,030 shares at 10s. each, with no further calls, on the cost-book system; and that it is a revival of the old East Wheal Friendship Company, which expended upwards of 12,0001. upon the mine. It is situated on the river Tavy, in the county of Devon, and on the run or course east of the Great Wheal Friendship lode, which has proved a most profitable adventure to the shareholders; and it has, of course, the benefit of the expenditure of the old company which it succeeds. The chairman promised, for himself and the directors, that the most rigid economy should be observed, and as little money as possible spent upon offices or other wise, in order that there might be the more for the actual working of the mine. The statements of Mr. Heading and others, practically and personally acquainted with the con. j (Utica' of the mine, were highly favourable, and received with much applause. The secretary was directed to convene a meeting of the / shareholders for Thursday next. SOUTII AMERICAN WnEAT•—The vessel Courier ' arrived from San Antonia and Chili , South America, has brought the large quantity of 5,222 sacks of wheat; and the vessel Mary Worrall, from Valparaiso, has brought on the same day LO7O bags of wheat, consigned, and the produce of that district of South America. SPAIN. Madrid journals of the 6th have arrived. The Gaeta publishes a decree, declaring Vigo and Tarragona to be qualified ports for the importation of cotton goods under the new tariff. MADRID BOLSA, APRIL s.—Three per Cents., 29„ Five per Cents., 131 both for Account. Exchange on London, 50 25. GERMANY. The German Reform says there is a report that there is an interchange of notes of a very unpleasant nature between the Cabinets of Vienna and St. James's. Lord PALMERSTON is said to have an nounced the most decided measures against Austria's relations with Tuscany, and even to have expressed thesuspicion that Austria is fomenting the insurrection in Bosnia. The Ministry of Mecklenburgh Schewrin has re signed, because the GRAND DUKE has recognised the decision of the Central Committee of Frankfort. A new Ministry has been formed, with M. VON BuLow at its head. The Chambers were prevented from meeting on the sth by a military force. DENMARK AND THE DUCHIES. The most contradictory reports are in circulation on the subject of the health of the King of DENMARK. The Swedes have, it is said, occupied Munkbrarrup and Grundtoft, in Flensburg, to be north of the line of demarcation. HOLLAND. THE HAGUE, APRIL 9.—The members of the Second Chamber of the States-General are convoked for Monday, April 15. The Crown Prince of Sweden and Norway is ex pected to arrive at the Hague on the 20th, with a nu merous suite. The three Englishmen who were put under arrest on suspicion of being pi c k poc k e t s , h ave b een se t a t liberty. They immediately quitted the city for Rot terdam.—Dutch Papers , April 9. ITALY. The discussion of the law abolishing Ecclesiastical privileges in the Sardinian dominion s commenced in the Senate of Turin on the sth inst. The English Ambassador at Flor e nce gave a feteon the 2d, at which the Grand Duke of TUSCANY and the Duchess of BERRI were present. grand DEATH or DR. PROD; F.R.S.—This distinguished member of the medical profession expled at his residence, Saukville-street, Piccadilly, o n th e 9th inst., at an advanced age. Dr. Prout was deservedly well known to the members of the medical profession and the pu bli c g enerally by his various contributions to the a d vancem ent of medical science , particularly by his Bridgewater Treatise on Chemistry, Me teorology, and the Function of Digestion considered with reference to natural Theology. The lamented deceased Shad also contributed many valuable papers to the Philosophical Transactions. DEATH OF THE REV. CANON EATON.—It is with deep regret that we have to announce the death of the Rev. Joseph Eaton, which took place on the sth instant, in the 82d year of his age. He was the oldest member of the cathedral, to the service of which he de voted his energies; having for many years, as well as being a Minor Canon and Precentor, held the appointment of Chapter Clerk, during his retention, of which last-named office he was presented with numerous testimonials for the improvement he effected in the cathedral property. He also held the living of Handley , and the Perpetual Curacy of St. Michael's in this city. His scientific entertainments were of the highest order, being one of the first mathemati cians of the ay. He was also o ne of the oldest m embers of the Royal Society of Antiquaries. —Chester Courant. BIDEFORD, TUESDAY, APRIL 9.—(From a Corre spondent.)—Yesterday's examination of the Birds terminated in a remand of the pris oners until Friday next, for the pur pose of procuring two additional witnesses on behalf of the prosecution. In the Bankruptcy Court yesterday, in the case of Chisholm and Chisholm (father and son), wholesale drug gists n at Daki ng an d L u dgate-hill, the Commissioner sus pended the ce r tifi ca t e o f the elder Chisholm for three years, and that of th e younger Chisholm for twelve months, and refused protection the pr incipal charges against the bank rupts were reckl es s trading, imperfect book-keeping, maki ng false representati o ns to creditors, and dealing in accommoda tion bills. Th e bankrupts,accommodation bills wit it appeared, had dealt largely i n a person named Henry Leigh Hunt, who, s i nce t h e f a ilure of the concern, was, according to the stat ement o f t h e b a nkrupts, nowhere to be found. THE N EW P OSTAL CONVENTION WITHFRANCE. —lt appe ars t h at the v i s it of the Right lion. the Marquis of Clanricarde, th e P os t m aster-General, to Paris, for the pur pose of ente r i ng into a new postal t r eat y with the French , Government for the reduction of the postage on letters be tween the United Kingdom and France from 10d. to 6d., and an assimilation of the weight from under a quarter of an ounce to not exceeding half an ounce, as on inland letters in En gland, to the British colonies, the - United States, Por tugal, Spain, the Mediterranean Egypt, India, Hong-Kong, and China (by th e mon thly mails, pia Southampton), Hol land, Hamburgli, &c., has been most successful. This important arrangement it is stated is not only confined to letters between the two countries, but it is to be ex tended to all letters passing through France from Great Britain to other parts of the continent. The high postage on letters to the Mediterranean, Egypt, Aden, Ceylon, India, &c.-12. 10d. per quarter of an ounce, and on news papers 3d.—by the fortnightly overland closed mails through France, via Marseilles, has also been the subject of his Lordship's consideration, and a reduction in the tariff, or postal tax, is likewise to be extended to them. When it is considered that the average number of closed iron boxes passing fortnightly from tins country (on the 7th and 24th of the month) by the overland mails, rid Marseilles, to our eastern empire, is from 50 to 60, closely filled with letters and newspapers, this alteration in the charges will be wel comed not only by the commercial interest and public at home, but by these in India. The exan.ple shown by England in the reduction of her postage on inland letters to Id. has had a most beneficial influence on the Continental Governments. France has already followed a similar system - MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS. CITY, QUARTER 1 0 7lir fell:E. The ea,?:s of Coten at Live: pool yesterday were estimate.. a 8,000 bi,!es, nf which 650 American were taken fOr export, ant'. 650 on speculation. They closed very Cum at previous ratts.—Railvray Shares were drill. The Colonial Markets have been heavy again to-day for the principal articles, and bu 3 era will not come forward in consequence of the expected ;coniinuous supplies. The sales of grain in the markets which regulate tho averages were last week 80,311 qrs. The proprietors of the Royal Mail Steam Company have held their meeting to-day, and from the statement of accounts submitted, it appears that the receipts last year exceeded those of 1845 by 7,843/., while the " working account" was lessened 1,8851. The com pany are prepared to undertake an improved line of communication with Brazil, if an arrangement can be effected with Government. A dividend of V. per share for the half-year was agreed on, payable on the 16th inst. From Amsterdam we learn that an active business bad been done in Stocks, at buoyant rates. Dutch Two and-a-Ilalf per Cents. on the 9th inst. were 558; Spanish Five per Cents , , were in demand. At Frankfort, on the, Bth inst., the Meteliics were 78i, and Spanish Three per Cents. 29R. In the Vienna Bourse, on the sth, the Metallics were 93 5.16, and the Exchange on London declined to 11 49. The Stock Market is firmer to-day, and the quota tions are Without much fluctuation, owing to the limited business doing. The majority in Parliament against Ministers has some effect, but the eatisfactory intelli gence from France cf the acceptance of the Paris and Avignon R dlway Bill, and the information that the Greek question will be, in all probability, arranged within a few days, aro calculated to give confidence, while it is hoped the Ministers here will not tempt defeat upon any further questions of importance. Consols have been 95i to 96 for Trans fer, and 96i for the 9th of May. The account would appear to nave been Bullish, but circumstances have rather favoured the Bears within the last day or two, and but for the anti-ministerial demonstrations there would doubtless have been an improvement this morning, as stock would have been taken up more fie ely. The New Three-and-a-Quarter per Cents have realised 97* -1 and the Three per Cents 95 to ie Bank Stock has been rather lower, viz., 205 k, Exchequer-bills are 69 to 71 premium. In Foreign Securities very little is doing. Spanish Fire per Cents. are quoted 184 and the Three per Cents. 374. Portuguese Four per Cents. have been at 32i 4; and Brazilian at 87. Buenos Ayres Stock is at 541. Mexican have improved to 29 and 294. Russian Scrip is 1 to 1.1 premium. Dutch Four per Cents. have been 85 to 85a. In Railway Shares the dealings are not important. Caledonian have been down to 8 and 71„ Great Northern to 6, Brighton to 78, and South-Eastern to 121; Eastern Counties are 7 3 1. Midland have been rather better, and also North-Western. The last week's Railway Receipts, ascertained up to this day, are in round figures as under:- 1860. North-Western £44,019 South-Wes tern 9,134 Midland 20,630 North Staffordshire 1849. 39,749 9,952 20,987 BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK. (From the Official List.) Bank Stock 20 5 1 /2 3 per Cent. Reduced Annuities . S per Cent. Consols Anne New 34 per Cent. Anus. Long Annuities. Exp. Jan. sth, 1,5160 8 i, l ,‘ D 0.30 Years, Expire Oct. 10,1859 7% India Stock — Do. Bonds, 10001 9l p Ditto under 1.000/ Consols for Account Exchequer Bills. lihd. 2d. March. June. 71 69 p 70 71p LOGO/. Small PRICE OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK. Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent B7 Buenos Ayres Bonds, 6 per Cent 54% Mexican Bemis, 1846,5 per Cont., Coupons Ditto Ex Jan. Coupons Ditto for the Account ..... 2 9 14 29 29% Portuguese Bonds, 5 per Cent Ditto 4 per Cent. Russian Bonds, 1822,5 per Cent — Ditto Scrip 1% . 7i Spanish Bonds, 5 per Cent.-- Ditto' for the Account Spanish Bonds, 3 per Cent,lB4o 37 1 j Dividends on the above payable in London. Dutch 2'J per Cent., 12 Guild Ditto 4 ner Cent. Certificates Ditto Account .......... 65% BUSINESS DONE IN RAILWAY SHARES AT ONE O'CLOCK RAILWAYS. PAID. PER SHARE. kberdeen liirmingtiam & OxfordJunct., calls duly pd, or with guar. 20 3uckinghainshire.. Caledonian Do., New 101. Preference lO ... .. 5 1 06. to 'b ester and Holyhead... 5O ..... 6% to Ditto, Preference Eastern Counties Do. New Pref., 6 per Cent.. 10 Great Northern Do. % A Deferred ...... ... 12 1 ,E I 3A to Do., 5 per Cent. Prep 12% ..... 10 Gt. South. & West. (Ireland) 50 Great Western ........100 Ditto, Quarter Shares Ditto, Fifths Do. New 17/ l5 ..... N...... to aull and Selby Ditto, Half Shares .. ...... 25 Lancaster and Carlisle.... ... 50 Lancashire and Yorkshire ...100 Ditto Fifths Do., Now Guar. 6 per cent Leeds and Bradford 5O ..... 93%. to 94 Lond., Bright., & South Coastloo ..... 781 to 78 London & North Westsrn.....loo lO4 ...... to 103!,( Do. Fifths l2 ..... 11% to London and S. Western .......100 ..... 59 z% to L. , westoff, guar. 4 per ct Midland ---... .... ........ ...100 .....34 1 / 35 Ditto. 50/. Shares ..... ...... 60 ...... 2% to 41idland, Congo]. Bristol and Birmingham, 6 per cent.... 100 .12 1 34 to ^- Newmarket North British .. .. ... 25 ......7 3 / 1 4 x. d to Ditto, Preference ...... 5 3 4 1 ,y3k X. dto North Staffordshire... ...... 17% Preston and Wyre Reading,Guildtd.,& Reigate 15 Scottish Central ......... .—.. 25 ... Shropshire Union. 6%... —2% z. d. to South Eastern ..... ... 33% 1238 13 to 12% Ditto, No. 2.... Ditto, Registered No. 4.... 10 York, Newcastle, and Berwick 25 I ork and North Midl an d .. 50 to Ditto. Preference FOREIGN RAILWAYS. Boulogne and Amiens 2O vs *ea 6 ease.. to ••••• Central of France ( Orleans and Vierzon) .... - Northern of France l6 ..... IVA ... to Paris and Rouen Rouen and Havre ........ ....... 20 Sambre and Meuse MINES. Brazilian Imperial ..... ..... to Ditto Cocaes and Cuiaba... 30 LLOYD'S SHIPPING—(THIS DAY.) LONDON, APRIL 11.—Wind at noon E., light breeze, and dull heavy weather, with light rain at times. LIVERPOOL, APRIL 10.--. Wind W.S.W.—Arrd. Val paraiso, Whiteside, Callao; Grange, Morrison, St. Do mingo ; Lord Wellington, Winsled, New Orleans; Unicorn, Irving, ditto; Electric, Douglas, Calcutta ; St. Helier, Rio Grande; Seahorse, Derjay, Savanilla and Matanzas; Maria en Gracia, Monterola, ditto; Boreas, M'Donald, Savannah. Sid. Trinity Yacht, St. Thomas; Locheil, Charlotte Town; Scipio, Newfound. land; Henriette, Port Natal and Bombay; Royal Ex- change, Valparaiso; Carleton, Rio Janeiro. Off port, Darcy. ninouAnD, APRIL 7.—The Bubona, arrived here, reports having passed a large ship dismasted, decks washed away, and several beams floating alongside; supposed to have been driven on the Indian Bank, off Wicklow Head, in the late gale. DEAL, APRIL 10.—Wind E.S.E. to S.W.—Arrd. from :he River and sld., Sir James Ross and Earl of -Hard. wicke, South Seas; Copy, Sierra Leone; Snake, St. Thomas; Agnes, Barbadoes; Susan, Nassau, New Bruns wick; Jane, Liebe, and Britannia, Quebec; Charlotte, Halifax; Arctus, Black Sea. Sld. the outward bound, except the Queen. OFF RAMSGATE.—Emma, Malchan, Havannah for Hamburgh. PORTSMOUTH, APRIL 10.—Wind E.S.E. to S.W.— Arrd. her Majesty's ship Griffon, Pernambuco and Plymouth; Rebecca Jane, Le Mesurier, ditto, with second mate and two men dead. COWES, APRIL 10.—Wind S. to S.E.—Arrd. William Hyde, New Zealand for Portsmouth; Neptune, Stein., Havannah; Minaria, Real, Havannab. FALMOUTH, APRIL 10.—Wind S., fresh.—Arrd. Lochinvar, Findlay, Aux CUM JERSEY, APRIL 9.—Wind W.S.W.—Put back, Unity, for Labrador. CARDIFF, APRIL 10.—Wind S.W.—Slcl. Marquis of Bute, Quebec. BOSTON, APRIL 111—Arrd. John Mary, Newcastle for Frederickstadt, leaky, and must discharge. Tonne; APRIL 10 .—Sld. Salem, Antigua; Bideford and Royal George, St. John's. FOWEY, Aram 9.—Wind S.W.—Arrd. Urania, Dordt tor Rochefort, very leaky, and decks swept. BELFAST, Aram 9.—Wind E. by N.—Arrd. Adeline, Gumage, New York; Stella, Littlefield, Baltimore; Sobraon, Barbadoes. SHIELDS, APRIL 10.—Wind S.W.—Sld. Homer, Quebec. HULL, APRIL 9.—Wind S.S.W., fresh.—Arrd. liant, Patras; Comet, liolbeek; Dorothy Constantie, Svendberg; Welfaart. Flensburg; Carl Adophc, Ystadt; Queen Victoria, Savannah. GnimsEY, APRIL 10.—Wind S.S.E.—Acrd. Allan Brown, ,t. John's, New Brunswick. 'SHIELDS, APRIL 10 —The James, which was on shore on Tynewouth Rock, 30th of March, got off yes tt.rday, and has been brought into harbour much damaged. 'SCARBOROUGH, APRIL 10.—The Aurora, of and from Bmrth, for London, was in contact with a Norwegian schooner on the 8111 of April, in lat. 54 N., lon. 1 R, when a seaman of the Aurora got on beard the Norwe gian, and Las since been landed here by a coble- "BANK OF ENGLAND.—The house list, as given in the daily journals, has been unanimously agreed to, both for governors and directors. MARKET NEWS.-(THIS DAY.) 7 . 1 2 , 1WG.C..TE 1120-D 7.17.403Erint1.a.301. Thee mar licqs ruled heavy to-day at barely statiol prices.. Bo f f, f rom I s 10d to 3s Orl ; Mutton, 2 9 ' 14 4 to 3s 4d ; Lamb, 4s 6d Gd ; Veal, 3s to 3s 8d ; pork, 3s to 4s per 81bs, by the carcase. Itt/LX4Ent'S. SMITHFIELD.—AIeadow Hay, 2/ lOs to 31 1 05; CloTet ditto, 31 Os to 41 10s ; and Straw, 1/ is to 1/ ts P et load. Supply good, and trade dull. CUMBERLAND.—Meadow Hay, 2/ 8s to 31125; Cloyel ditto, 3/ 03 t o 41 i s ; an d S traw, 1/ 2s to 11 93 P et load. A full average supply, and a sluggish demand. , WILITECHA.PEL. Meadow Hay, 2/ 8s to 31 NJ; Clover ditto, 31 Os to 41125; and Straw, 1/ is to 11 80 P e ' load. Trade dull, at barely stationary prices. MEAT MARKETS. SOUTHALL, APRIL I.—Our market to-day 1 1 tolerably well but not to sa y h eav il y suppl i ed with eoe kind of stock, the demand for which was in a very d r pressed state at drooping prices. Beef, from 2s 6c l : l ° 3s 8d; Mutton, 2s 8d to 4s 2d ; L am b , 5s to 5s 6d ; V e da 3s to 3s 6d ; and Pork, 3s to 3s 6cl per Sibs, to link tP" offal. RONFORD, APRIL 11.—The general demand Me heavy, at a decline in the quotations of 2d per 801 : Beef, from 2s 6d to 3s 6d; M u tt on, 2s 8 d to 48 2 , ; Lamb, 4s 8d to 5s 6d; Veal, 3a to 3s 6d; and re": 3s to 3s 6d per Sibs. Sucklin g C a l ves, 18s to 24°' Quarter-old Store Pigs, 16s to 21s ; and Mulch Coo' with their small Calf, 161 to 181 each. HAILSLIAM, APRIL 10.—Our market was very 06/ f : and the quotations had a downward tendency. Be% from 38 to 4s ; M u tt on , 3 s 4d t o 4s 4d ; Lamb, b.' 5s 6d; Veal, 3s to 3s 6d per 81bs. ARUNDEL, APRIL 9.—Prime Beasts and Sheep roo/ e , 4 off slowly, at barely s t a ti onar y p r i ces . All other" kin°l, of stock were lower. Be e f f rom 3 s t o 4 s ; Mutton, °; to 4s 4d ; Lamb, 4s to 5 s 6d ; V ea l, 3s to 3s 6 d P9' Blbs. CHICHESTER, APRIL 10.—We had a very dull market on the following terms:—Beef from 38 to 4 1 Mutton, 3s to 4s 4d; Lamb, 5s to 5s 6d; Veal, 35 to 3s 6d ; and Pork, 3s 2d to 3s 6d per 81bs. S 00 ),; ling Calves, 185 to 235; Quart e r-old St ore Pi g s. to 20s, and Mulch Cows wi t h th e i r sma ll C a lf , 1 61. 1" 18/. each. CORN AVERAGES. GENERAL AVERAGE PRICES OF BRITISH CORN . 411 For the Week e n d e d A pr il 4, 1850, made up from the Returns C/og Inspectors in the differ en t Citi es and Towns in England and Wl' per Imperial Quarter. WHEAT. I BARLEY.' OATS. RYE. I BEAM. I 1 1 - 0 PRICE .• I 38s Id 23s 2d I 14810 d 21s 6d 23s 8d 245 DUTIES ON FOREIGN CORN. wHEAT. BARLEY. I OATS. I RYE. I N I BEANS. PEAS' is Od Is Od Is Od Is Od Is 15 0' EPSOM SPRING MEETING. (THIS DAY.-BY EXPRESS.) The Trial Stakes. 1 Bushranger ... ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• 3 Knight of Gwynne ... ••• ••• ••• ••• 3 Dark Susan colt ••• ••• •.. ••• ____ Won by a head. The Two yrs old Stakes. Buckhound ___. 1 ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• Catalpa ... ••• ••• ••• ••• .- lanthe ... ••• ••• •• ••• ••• .08 Won easy. SHERIFFS' COURT.—(THIS DAY') (Refire Mr. Under-Sheriff BURCHELL.) CARR V. HARRISON. MUSICAL TALENT.—This was an action to damages for breach of contract. The plaintiff is ffl i ,", Agnes Carr, a concert sing er , an d d e f en d ant i s Pr" prietor of the Railway Saloon at Chatham. $ Mr. JOYCE stated the case f o r th e p l a i nt iff, a n d 10 appeared that in J a nuary l as t d e f en d ant directed lliesl Tumour and Fisher, theatrical agen t s i n B ow - s tre et Covent-garden, to enga ge a f ema l e s i nger and o ther j ‘of for the Railway S a l oon , an d the`plaintiff was engaged hp one month certain, at th e wee kl y sa l ary o f 355.; b u t t ) , her going to Chath am , an d ta ki ng h er situation 6%1 " Character singer," d e f en d an t di sc h arge d her with°,o notice, and the action was brought to reeover month's salary. De'endant had pleaded several plelo the principal being that he did not promise, and 0 , 10 that plaintiffwholly incapable of singing." 'J 4 I Learned Counsel submitted, that after tho unqualiu o engagement of the plaintiff, defendant was precluued fro giving evidence us to the last-mentioned plea, but P if (Mr. Joyce) would prove, that plaintiff was d u ; qualified to take an engagement such as had b eg entered into. of Mr. Fisher proved engaging the plaintiff by o rder defendant, but had not heard plaintiff sing. Mr. John Hallibone was called, and deposed that 0 was in the employ of defendant as a singer, and * tjv present when the plaintiff vi as introduced in the 0 . 0 1 pany. He considered that she had ver y li tt l e s uble t talent. Cross-examined by Mr. RYLA N D—Pl a i n tiff ha 0` tune nor musical ear, and did not know much eu ° e s time. The musicians were not p u t out , as t h e tunearliefl generally old En g li s h a i rs , an d t h ey k ept on, an d the singers to go on their own way.—(Laughter.) Mr. H. Albert, cond uc t or o f the S i r John Fe's,;lif Concert-Room, Deptford, said he had engaged p e,ig e i at ss. per night, and she gave general satisfaction. o did not look for first-rate talent; all they h a d to do ^ to please the audience. Cross-examined —She did not appear to have 804 for music, or t o k ee p t i me, but a comic sing e r was " expected to have an ear for music. teo 4 Mr. C. A. R e ddi ng cons id ere d p l a i nt iff comP s• although she was no musician, for she was full of COIO wit and comicalities.—(Laughter.) Other evidence was given to the same effect. Mr. RYLAND, for the defendant, said after this - denco he should not adduce eviden ce as to t h e cal f ; tency or incompetency, but would prove that on gO O fendent complaining, plaintiff s a id s h e was more e'tioo actress than a singer, and ultimately ac ce pted W b p amount due up to the d a t e o f her discharge. `el Learned Counsel then called Mr. Parris, defende li o stage manager, and was proceeding to examine to plaintiff's ability. ti b The UNDER.SHERIFF und ers t oo d that that point - e been waived, but to him it did not appear on the Bed went that it mattered whether plaintiff could sing a' or not—but he would take the evidence. Mr. Careuss, th e pi an i s t a t t h e saloon, said tha t ml, had the greatest difficulty i n accompany i ng plaili:l3 for she had no ear, a n d cou ld not k eep t i me or woe. 7 0 ,, her voice was by no means good. He paid plaintiff 3 ' which she accepted in full. 1 1 0 / Mr. BALL, a brewer at Chath am , con fi rme d the part of the evidence. Mr. JOYCE replied, and contended that 355. 10 1 0 0 that was due, as the plaintiff was on l y employed "so week. Any other sum due was by way of damages be assessed by the jury. The UNDER-SHERIFF did not think there was ani. bi dertaking in the agreement as to eapacity; and it 11 0 1 perhaps be considered that very little musical ability required to undertake such an engagement, wbicb ;0 0, pended as much on the ac ti ng as on t h e Biagio The main point was whether plaintiff h a d a b an d on ed contact. The jury, after a short consultation, gave a verdict fa the plaintiff—Damages 4/. 19s. CRIMINAL COURT.—(THIS DAY') OLD COUR T. (Before Mr. Justice MAULE and Mr. Justice Eta l q,lo MURDER.—Alexander Moir, the baker, who steL o f charged with the murder of his wife, Susan Moir, T e r placed in the d oc k i mme di ate l y on their Lordship e°,;',610 ing the court. Hi s appearance has undergone change since his examination at Bow-street. 0 , Mr. BALLA NTINE , w h o , a l ong with Mr. BIT* 1,40( peared for the p r i soner , app li e d for the postponemen t Se his trial until next session, as his committal had be elj a recent as not to allow su ffi cient ti me f or the prepar s"fi of his defence. . Mr. BODKIN said there appear e d t o h ave b een e°t O misunderstanding as to the case coming on to-day l ot true bill against the prisoner was o n ly re t ur ned night, and, owing to the circumstances mentioned to bb by Mr. Ballantine, he felt justified in consenting to application n the part f the Crown. Mr. Justi o ce ERLE sa o id, if the parties thought tooiiiii; terests of justice would be betteraierved by poste .00, the trial, he could have no objection t o th e applicati°,,at The trial was accordingly p os tp one d unt i l the o'; e , sessions of the Old Bail e y, an d th e pr i soner w as moved. MANSLAUGHTER.— AIexander Lowey, who was 00; victed yesterday of manslaughter, was placed its dock to receive the sentence of the Court. 11 04 Mr. Justice ERL E , a dd ress i ng th e pr i soner , sa id KO " been convicted of mans l aug h ter , having been acqu to a of the crime of murd e r t o w hi c h it neary approxiO be f He bad ill-treated his wife to an extent to make 0. talk of suicide, and to apply to a magistrate fora Ig r of rant for her own protection. It appear e d that t i „,e this he had treated his wife with apparent kindlfij which coupled with the character he had received, ' et, no doubt, induced the jury to acquit him of noir at yet, after she adverted to the subject of the warrant'ase preceeded to execute that dreadful act of venge' with which he was charged, and after inflicting °Po her a dreadful wound, left her in a helpless state / 0 0 i , street. Taking into consideration, therefore, his Pr io r ous character, and the partial acquittal, but without ' o rt getting his great guilt, he felt it his duty to tratiel i him for the space of fifteen years. l e' The prisoner bowed to his Lordship, and was then moved from the dock. oel FORGERY.—George Lyon, a clerk in a banking- 11 ° 4 0 who pleaded guilty to feloniou s ly f o r g i ng . an d utte r ' o 4 an acceptance to a bill o f exc h ange f or 160/., to dett,"o William Miller Chri s ti e , an d ot h ers , was sentenc ed twenty years' transportation. iO INCENDIARISM.—James Ryan, aged 28, describe a res the calendar as a porter, was indicted with setting to a building, the property of Joseph Adams. , Mr. Ballantine app eare d f or th e p rosecu ti on , an d Payne defended the prisoner. 0 4 Mr. BALLANTIN E , in s t a ti ng th e case t o th e jurlo Elbe the, premises of the prosecutor were situated in blg Horseferry-road, Ratcliffe, and contained a conside rs , quantity of timber. On the morning of the 17 , t jaog March they were destroyed by fire, the amount or m . sustained being between 600/. and 7001., and the cire: oe ci stances under which the fire took place had iti o ilf the parties 'to suspect that the prisoner had w i lt „re' given rise to it. He had been seen close to the rd ini,es shortly before the conflagration broke °A b ee l footmarks which corresponded exactly with his o ,, h ie had been traced over a vacant piece of ground to ITO fifteen yards of the building. But these were no t 00 only matters which seemed to attach the act to g ol prisoner. He first gave notice to the fire brigad e .. to the turneocks, for which he received fees of 3'" and give that grat Se the s a 3 th Illise fees Was / but a Mr. T 1 ferrel Ti] soner Cour eharg strsu l dock tressi on at Mr dical toner the it lic by tl durin diet i ; and 0 lon, 1 sonm, He With Engle ,Tame. With book, Th . Th ton tc Web] indict a chil unfit Th M) got t to as Ca! 7 Ar e Jac Cle tic R e Pii ‘